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Fun Finds for Valentine's: Home & Organization, Skin Essentials & DIY's

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Valentine's by hannahgomez I know you're as excited as me for all things Valentine's! Here are some fun finds I've come across in the past couple weeks. All of the photos are clickable and will take you to the site where you can buy the item. Have you found any fun Valentine's themed things or just something that made your eyes happy? Home & Organization:       I want to give a special shout out to May Designs . I personalize my planners on that website, which is only one of the few items you can personalize. You can personalize just about any kind of calendar, planner, organizer, stationery, notebook, food journal, YOU NAME IT! May Designs always has fun and fresh patterns for all holidays, which makes customizing so enjoyable and a little too addicting. So check them out if you're a little overboard on your organization and planning like me, it'll be the perfect match in organization and customization utopia.   Skin &

Valentine's Cookie Recipe

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Everyone loves baking Valentine's Day treats! (Even if you just make them to take pictures for the insta, guilty.) I found a plain sugar cookie recipe and altered it a little bit to make my own creation.  Just like my niece tells me when she's talking about dance class. "Just listen to what the teacher tells you and then freestyle."   Sugar Cookies with White Chocolate Chips Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup (2 sticks)  SALTED butter, softened 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg and 1 yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract white chocolate chips pink or red food coloring 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for rolling Directions: Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.  STEP 1: Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium size bowl. Set aside. STEP 2: In a large bowl, cream together the b