Happy Valentine’s Day
When thinking of Valentine’s Day, many of our thoughts turn to romance, gifts, cards, and chocolate hearts. Yet, not everyone has that special someone in their lives on Valentine’s Day. But with a little thought, we can make sure that we have a Valentine’s for everyone!
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love in all its glorious splendor. And unlimitedness of love comes is shapes and sizes. Romantic love is the first thing that pops into our minds when we think of Valentine’s Day. But, it is also a delightful chance to show others in our lives just how much they mean to us.
Here are a few ideas to help you make a Valentine for everyone who counts in your life.
Show gratitude – Showing appreciation for your family, friends, and co-workers is always a welcome act of love.
Be giving of your time send a card or text message to someone that’s alone – It doesn’t need to be a fancy card, a text message says, I’m thinking of you. Your elderly Aunt will be so excited to receive a pretty card in the mail.
Give without expecting anything in return, be selfless. – This is your special gift to yourself.
Spoil someone and allow yourself to be spoiled – It is said that ” It is better to give than to receive”. But remember it is a gift to allow someone to be a giver
Host a get together with friends – Spend some special time with your friends. They will be so happy that you want to be with them.
Spend an evening with kids – Movie night and lots of laughs and snacks. Enjoy those moments what will be the memories in the future.
Delicious Valentine Cookies To Enjoy And To Share
Valentine’s Day Heart Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe
An easy heart-shaped Valentine’s Day dessert. Chocolate chips and M&Ms make these cookie bars perfect for Valentine’s Day treat. Course Dessert Cuisine American Keyword Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with Valentine’s Day M&Ms, Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, Valentine’s Day Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Cooling Time 1 hour Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes Servings 6Calories 447kcal Author Alea Milham
Equipment
- 3″ Heart-shaped cookie cutter
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup Valentine M&M’s
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/4 cups flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 9×9 baking dish with foil. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Slowly fold in the flour and baking powder.
- Add in the chocolate chips and Valentine M&M’s.chocolate chip cookie recipe with candy and chocolate chips
- Pour the cookie dough into the prepared baking dish and press a few extra chocolate chips and Valentine M&M’s on top.chocolate chip cookie recipe batter in pan
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before cutting into heart shapes.
- Once the cookie bars have cooled, gently lift them from the baking dish using the foil.
- Use the Heart cookie cutter to cut out the cookie bars and close together as possible alternating the cookie cutter up and down.
Nutrition
Serving: 6g | Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 592IU | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg
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What a fun sweater! It can be worn year round too.
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Mirelle,
It is the perfect weight to wear year-round. Plus the tiny hearts design is appropriate for any occasion.
Rosemary
Gratitude makes the perfect gift for any holiday!
Jae,
Yes, what better gift than to know that we are appreciated in someone’s life!
Rosemary
Yes! The key to giving is expecting nothing in return…a true gift to yourself! And..the sweater is super cute!
Susan, and it is wonderful to receive when nothing is expected.
Have a delightful Valentines Day!
Rosemary
This is so true!! What wonderful ideas to share. I think you really have a wonderful message about love ❤️
Thank you for allowing us to look at Valentine’s Day from another perspective.
Nancy,
It makes me so happy that you enjoyed today’s post.
Have a wonderful Valentines Day!
Rosemary
I love giving…it’s in my blood. I love seeing the expression on people’s faces when they receive an unexpected gift.
Trudy,
That beautiful expression of surprise and gratitude is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves.🥰
Rosemary
You look so cute in pink and with the pretty wreath.
Thanks so much, Kimberly!
Have a wonderful Valentines Day❣️
Rosemary
This is so true Rosemary! I love your list and I love your pretty sweater!
Peace!
Cheryl
Happy Valentine’s Day, Cheryl❣️
Rosemary
Aw that’s the most adorable sweater ever. So cute! And I love your Valentine’s Day list 🙂
Madeline at CappuccinoandFashion
Thank you so very much, Madeline❣️
Have a very Happy Valentines Day!
Rosemary
Such a pretty sweater! These are great ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day…much better than buying needless gifts. Thanks for linking up!
Emma xxx
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Happy Valentine’s Day Emma!
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Rosemary
What a cute knit and such yummy cookies! We don’t really celebrate Valentine’s Day here in Australia, it was just another day for us, but I might remember these cookies for next year! 🙂
Hope that you had a wonderful weekend 🙂
Thanks so much for joining the #WeekdayWearLinkup! The new link up is live on my blog now, I’d love you to join again.
Hello Mica,
It was a great long weekend here in the US. We celebrated Valentine’s Day on Friday and Presidents Day on Monday. A wonderful winter break in the routine!
Have a marvelous week!
Rosemary
Rosemary,
What a pretty pink sweater for Valentine’s day!
I love making cookies as a gift too!
Homemade is always from the HEART!
Hugs,
Robin
Robin,
Yes, those special yummy treats are always a welcome delight anytime!
I hope your Valentine’s Day was funfilled!
Rosemary
So many cute Valentine’s ideas! And I love your adorable heart sweatshirt! I celebrated a Galentine’s weekend in North Carolina and had the best time ever! Thanks for sharing and linking up with me.
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Hi Rosemary!
First of all, you look so lovely in this pink sweater! I could use more pink in my closet. Second, those choc chip bars sure sound delish!! Ive had a craving for Neopolitan ice cream lately! I love to send cards ( physical cards) and it brings me joy to know that someone will enjoy it.
jess xx
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