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Archive for February, 2012


24
Feb

Come’n Get It!!

We need YOUR vote this weekend at the Capital City Chili Cook-Off!
» Posted In Happenings, The Happy Everything Cookbook

We are so excited to be a part of the Capital City Chili Cook-Off this year!! Live music, celebrity judges and a fierce chili cooking competition makes this a favorite for folks of all ages. The Cook-Off is kicking off this weekend at Market Square, Saturday, February 25, from 11 AM to 3PM. This annual chili cooking competition is open to everyone who is willing and ready to cook a great chili on site for folks to sample and enjoy. We will be serving our Vegetarian Chili featured in The Happy Everything Cookbook and you won’t want to miss it!!

The goal of the Cook-Off is to support nonprofit organizations that serve our community. This year the event will benefit the Veterans Village of Tallahassee. The Veterans Village is a transitional housing program for homeless veterans. An estimated 800 veterans are homeless in North Florida and this housing program is helping keep a roof over many of their heads and providing educational and occupational opportunities along the way. Come support the Veterans Village this year and have a great time!  $10 at the gate lets you taste all the chili you like. {And we hope you’ll like ours best!!}

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13
Feb

Last Minute Valentine Labels

Create cute treat bags at the last minute for your loved ones!
» Posted In Celebrations

Have you waited until the last minute to get your Valentine’s together?? Here’s a quick and easy way to whip out some goodie bags…

Pick up some lunch size bags. You can use the basic brown paper ones or decorative like we did {we found ours at Michaels}. Fill them with the candy of your choice, but not too full. Fold the top down and punch with two holes. Thread the holes with ribbon and tie in a bow. Lastly, attach one of our cute labels and voila you have a Valentine!! Click here to download the labels… you will need to use Avery Name Tag Labels #5395. Be sure to uncheck the “auto rotate and center” box on your printer dialog when you print the labels.

Lots of love!!

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07
Feb

Perfect Palettes

Be inspired by our sweet palette for your sweet projects!
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06
Feb

‘You’ve Got My Heart on a String’ Sweet Scavenger Hunt Printables

Your Valentine will love this fun way to say You're Mine!!
» Posted In Celebrations, Seasons

You’ve heard of funny Valentines, but what about FUN Valentines?!? I am so excited to share with you this sweet scavenger hunt for your sweetie. Tell your Valentine that they ‘have your heart on a string’ and lead them on a silly string search to find their treats! You’ll need our printables to get started with the hunt…

Click here to download your must-have heartstring sign. Simply print it out on cardstock and punch a hole on the grey circle. Attach a string to the heart and diplay is somewhere that your Valentine won’t miss it. Then, take the other end of the string and wind it all around the house {or around your backyard or a park if you’re outside}. At the end of the string place your Valentine goodies and an oversized heart. Get it… you’ve got my HEART on a STRING?!? Cutest. thing. ever. This idea works great for Valentines young and old. You could lead your Valentine to any type of sweet candy or treat, just be sure wrap your goodies with love! You could use the printable paper pockets from our last post or the treat bag toppers we designed last year!! In addition to candies, you could lead your Valentine to a beautifully prepared dinner, a picnic, a wrapped gift, flowers, anything! {Hint: for any men reading I can assure you that your sweetie would love to find a pretty piece of jewelry on the end of the string!!}

What are you planning to do for your sweetie this year? Leave us a comment on the blog with your plans and you could win a set of 4 Red Chevron Mugs. Fill them with candy and give to your favorite coffee drinkers. Fun!! Also, please share your string adventures with us on facebook – post your pictures and be sure to tag us!! Try not to get too tied up with this little project…

04
Feb

Heart on a String :: Printables Pt. 1

Download these sweet printables for your sweetie!!
» Posted In Celebrations, Seasons

With less than 10 days until Valentine’s Day, our free printables are ready just in time!! You may have seen our Valentine Pinterest board ‘You’ve Got My Heart on a String’, where we have pinned everything you need to throw an inspired surprise for your Valentine. Now we’re gonna give you what you’ll need to create the precious paper pocket to string along your sweetie! You can download the pdf for the pocket here and the card insert here, AND later this week we will give you the printables and instructions to create your own ‘heart on a string’ scavenger hunt for sweet treats!!

These printables are super easy to use, simply follow the instructions and refer to the how-to images below.

To create the paper pockets, print both the pocket and card pdfs on 8.5×11 cardstock and cut out the images. To assemble the pocket, fold the two sides in that have grey tape guides. Place double stick tape on the tape guides and then fold the bottom point up and affix to double stick tape. Fill pocket with candy of your choice and the card insert. Finally, fold down the top point and use a small piece of double stick tape to affix it to the envelope. Address the envelope to your Valentine you’re all ready to ask ‘Be Mine”?

We heart these printables and we heart you too!! Since you’re so sweet, we have another paper pocket design for you to download for FREE! Click here for your second paper pocket pdf!! Love ya!

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