Strawberry Yogurt Hearts - Easy, Sweet, + Lowfat Valentine's Treats!

These sweet little pink hearts are SO easy to make, and are a healthy Valentine's Day treat. Eat them as they are or use them as toppers on cupcakes, ice cream, cake, or brownies!

Peppermint Schnapps Hot Cocoa {from scratch} Recipe

What better way to warm yourself right down to the toes this holiday season than with a rich, homemade hot cocoa spiked with Peppermint Schnapps? This tasty winter treat is an adaptation of my Bourbon Hot Chocolate recipe. I know I love chocolate and mint together, so I thought I'd sub the bourbon out for some Peppermint Schnapps and see what I got. 

Well? What did I get? Heaven. And here's the recipe! 

10 Fabulous Fun Fourth of July Craft Ideas!

I can't believe that July is just around the corner! To be honest though, it wouldn't really bother me if the summer flies by... after all my life in Texas, it still surprises me how hot it gets and somehow I'm never ready for the heat. I swear each year it's hotter than the last, and I know that the existence of global warming is a highly debated issue, but when you're already over 100º, trust me when I say that every half a degree increase counts. 

Anyway, enough blabbing about the weather; if I choose to live in Texas I probably shouldn't complain about the heat, right?

With Independence Day only a week away, I thought I'd do a nifty little 4th of July Craft Roundup for you to get your creative fireworks a-poppin'!  Here are 10 fun Red, White, and Blue craft tutorials for you to explore. Click on any photo or caption to be taken to the site where you'll find all the step-by-step instructions for each project. Enjoy!

Patriotic Paper Crafted Fireworks by landeeseelandeedo.blogspot.com

 Distressed Red Star 4th of July Striped sign by CraftaholicsAnonymous.net

 Craft stick American Flag Banner by Gingersnapcrafts.com

Festive Fourth of July paper lanterns by thecraftingchicks.com

Fun Red, White, and Blue wooden star door hanger by unslumpingyourself.blogspot.com

 Fourth of July Confetti Paper Rockets by alphamom.com

 Red, White, and Blue American Flag Ruffle Wreath by beingbrook.com

 Star fruit printed bunting flags by alphamom.com

American flag tin can windsock by the-wilson-world.blogspot.com

4th of July tin can luminaries by www.crafts-for-all-seasons.com 

Happy Fourth of July, Everyone!

Feeling inspired by Independence Day? Try my fun DIY Stars & Stripes Patriotic Manicure!

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