Incredibly Late Valentine's Day Family Ideas

I realized last night at about midnight that my resident holiday specialist wrote a cute post of Valentine's family fun weeks in advance and I completely spaced posting it. I guess this month ended up being busier than I thought it would be. Anyways, to honor her and the great work she puts into creating the holiday posts for this humble little blog I'm posting it late so that you guys can have her great Valentine's day recipe for next year. Actually, I think you should make her love muffins for you're family all year around to let them know you love them.

And I STRONGLY suggest you keep your eye on this little blog for Jana's upcoming St. Patrick's day post . It's her FAVORITE holiday and she has some wonderful and fun traditions to help her and her family celebrate this unique holiday.
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By Jana

Call for Cupid

I want my family and friends to know I love them not just on February 14^th but EVERYDAY!

There are 5 love languages that a person can use to show their love to others; physical affection, words of affirmation, quality time, service, and gifts.  Food can help people feel loved, it can be a gift, and homemade counts as service!  AND if you do it together you can spend quality time and give kinds words and hugs as you make it!  Which means you can use all 5 love languages while make this recipe together. Nice right?

It is pretty easy to have the kids help in the kitchen and make love muffins.  On Valentine’s Day we make these love muffins which are super easy with a basic raspberry muffin mix and muffin liners.

 How to make the liners into the heart shape:

 Outside of the liners just put in a few marbles to shape the muffin into a heart. 

Then mix and make the muffin mix and poor into the liners and bake as directed on the mix 

And of course you have to make a Love Potion to go with the love muffins!   

12-ounce can pink lemonade concentrate

1 cup raspberry sherbet

12-ounce can of lemon/lime soda 

In a pitcher, mix the lemonade concentrate with the recommended amount of water.

In a separate pitcher, combine the sherbet with 1 cup of the lemonade mixture.  Add the soda, stir, and serve.

Have a happy, wonderful, loving Valentine's day!