Happy Valentine's Day :: A Little Decor

Amazing what a little twine, paper and clothespins can do. XOXO

Happy Valentine's Day :: A Little Treat

I love peppermint bark and meant to make some for the holidays but here we are in February, needing a little sweetness today for our loved ones. So....Gracie and I created these delicious little valentines yesterday and it couldn't be simpler.

Microwave dark chocolate chips until warm and stir to melt.
Mix in a few drops of pepperment extract
Drop by 1/2 tsps onto parchment
Melt white chocolate chips and drop next to dark chocolate.
Use a toothpick to swirl
Use the back of a knife to turn the circles into hearts by running stright down the center.
Sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
Enjoy!

DIY :: Heart Elbow Pads

What an adorable wear to wear your heart on your sleeve!

Tutorial here (via Cup of Jo)

Babywearing 201

Emily wore her first baby today! I am sure it will be the first of many if she is anything like her sister.

Scenes From The Weekend

 

Food 4 Friday :: Simple Sopa de Lima

I am wishing we were exploring the Yucatan peninsula instead of home with colds...again! We are swimming in chicken soup, but I decided to spice mine up a bit to make a simplified version of Sopa de Lima. Basically, you add chicken soup to your bowl, top it with crushed tortilla chips, the juice from half of a lime, a large dash of habenero picante sauce and you are good to go. Sand, waves and hammock optional. 

Bearded Buddies

Yummy Black Beans!