#vdaymugswap Happy Heart Day!

I love blogging for two reasons. One, it's a great way to get my thoughts out in the open and two, I get to meet some awesome friends! I participated in Caroline and Alissa's #Vdaymugswap and was paired up with Nay. She's simply lovely!

As I said before, Nay is simply lovely. She packed my goodies so pretty, while I just threw them in a box. Eek. Also, I'm a bad blogger because I forgot to take a picture of what I sent her, but again, she's fab and she shows you here! Phew!

So, without further ado Nay got me....

A gorgeous mug that I'm absolutely in love with, some socks which I'm wearing today, a notepad and pens which I have already used and some lollipops which are kitten approved!
Thanks Nay! I love everything! And I'm so glad we got to meet!

Happy Valentine's Day all!

#Pinterest Fail

This was my first time having an epic Pinterest fail. Usually I can hit Pinterest up for any recipe and I look like Rachael Ray! Not this time. Le sigh.

This was the illustrious recipe I was trying to re-create.

Source: healthyfoodguide.com.au via MegS on

They look totally different, please note.

It was supposed to be soup. Supposed to be is the key word here, folks. Mine looks like porridge. (Truth, I've never had, nor seen porridge, this was the only reference I could think of).

The recipe consists of:

Instructions

Step 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until softened. Add potato and cook for 3–4 minutes. Add cauliflower and stock and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, until tender.

Step 2 Meanwhile, fry or grill bacon until crisp.

Step 3 Purée soup in blender (or use a stick blender). When thick and creamy, gently reheat. Add blue cheese and stir through until cheese has melted. Season with pepper, to taste. Garnish with blue cheese, if desired.

Step 4 Spread toast with onion jam and top with bacon. Cut into triangles and serve with soup.

Original ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup full-fat milk
1/2 cup cream
120g blue cheese

What we did

• Removed the butter, milk and cream
• Reduced the cheese and salt
• Increased the cauliflower and stock, and added potato

Traditional version (per serve)

Total energy 1940kJ
Total fat 40g (25g saturated fat)

HFG version (per serve)

Total energy 940kJ (225cal)
Total fat 7.9g (3.6g saturated fat)

Not too shabby, right? And easy enough to make.

For some reason, I got it all wrong. Mine was bland and very cauliflowery. Is that a word? It is now.

I made the hubby some bacon sandwiches to go with, and made caramlized onions, because I haven't a clue what the heck onion jam is. He ended up crumbling the crispy bacon in the soup, because he said it tasted better. Bless his heart.

I wish I could say nom. But I can't. Sad.

Have you ever had a Pinterest fail? Or have you ever had cauliflower blue cheese soup that you loved? If so, I need that recipe, please!

Cadbury Kitten

Remember the Cadbury Bunny auditions?

How funny, right?!

Last night Raven gave us his best bunny impression. He just needs ears and he's got this audition in the bag!

Meow!

Dear Husband

Dear Hubby,

Here's some gifts I'd like for Valentine's Day.

Love, Wifey

Think he'll get the hint??

Here's a post I wrote over at Fantabulously Frugal with a list of my fave Valentine's finds. Enjoy!

With Valentine’s Day being right around the corner, why not direct your sweetie to Etsy to find you the perfect gift(s)? Here’s some of my faves that I couldn’t wait to share with you all! I want any and all these awesome Valentine finds. Enjoy!

 

Of course no Valentine’s Day is complete without an adorable card. This I’ll Always Choose You card is just darling. It’s blank inside, so your sweetie can write you a darling little love note.

My husband drinks a boatload of coffee each day. If he were to give me anything telling me that he loved me more than coffee I’d be really impressed.

  

 

Each bag is hand stamped in crimson ink with our special coffee

stain heart image, the saying “I love you more than coffee” and

tied in a soft cotton twine. LOVE.

 

I love love love clothes. What girl doesn’t, right?! 

And I love sweatshirts. Especially super soft ones that

are adorable and I can throw on with a pair of jeans.

I need this heart pullover! 

(Honey, if you are reading this, I’d like a medium, m’kay!?)

 Adorable.

small: 0-4 (21-1/2″ length)

medium: 4-6

large: 8-10

xlarge: 12-14

this garment is preshrunk, wicked soft, has a heathered look and is lightweight. cuffs and hem are banded and fitted, neck is a slight scoop neck. how does it fit? true to size, but size up if you want the full souchy, oversized look.

And, for $36, it’s totally affordable.

And lastly, how precious is this heart ring?!
Do you turn to Etsy for Valentine finds? What has captured your heart?

Guess Who's Back?

Oh EM Gee life has gotten bananas. I've been on a blog hiatus for no reason other than I've been swamped. Oye.

However, I'm making it my New Year's resolution to blog more. And by more I mean blog. :) You know what I mean.

So I thought then what better way to provide some inspiration.

I plan to make this my motto.

Thanks for the tip, Erica! <3

Holiday Gift Ideas on the Cheap

The other day The Allison Show posted a great DIY gift: candy checkers!

I am absolutely smitten with this idea!

It's easy, cheap and delicious. My three favorite things!

LOVE!

What DIY Holiday gifts are you making?

Stationery card

Bright Holly Jolly Holiday Card

Turn your family photos into holiday cards this season.

View the entire collection of cards.