{Valentines}

I typically dont decorate much for Valentines Day around the house. It's not that I wouldn't had I been given the chance, I just don't have a lot of decor to put out.

I'm really trying to stick with a budget these days as I'm going off work in another two months. We've just finished the reno of the basement, and I'm trying to get everything in order for the next year of me not working.

The kids are getting just a cute little basket of a few items. Nothing more than some cute Valentine straws, some pencils and notepads (which is honestly their favorite thing these days!)

If anyone knows me ... they know that I love Cupcakes!! Cupcakes Cupcakes Cupcakes! They are truly delish!

As my last post stated, I do like to be as hands on as I can for the kids activities. I signed up to bring something for Riley's Grandparents Social tomorrow (so cute that Grandparents are the ones being invited to schoool for Valentines Day this year!). When the teacher asked for decorated cookies, I was a bit worried.. cookies are not my thing! unless they are my oatmeal m&m ones.. other than that.. cookies and I dont get along. Thankfully, she has allowed me to bring cupcakes ;)

I'm quite last minute these days and it hasn't really caused me any trouble until I hit about three stores yesterday looking for ANY Valentine decorations.. I mean.. ANYTHING! there were no sprinkles, no liners, nothing! They've all moved onto Easter already.. which meant I had to hit my bins. Thankfully I had a few items that seemed to work for the event.

I've made both large cupcakes and mini's, because really. Who doesnt love Mini Cupcakes?! And.. I of course had to test them to make sure they were decent ;)