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I’ve had a nice weekend so far.  It’s been fun because…

I’ve been enjoying the 74F and sunny San Diego weather

Tree lined street with power poles

I went on a power walk with Scott and Skylar

Young girl and woman sitting on couch smiling

I heated up the last of my Chipotle Salsa Lentils & Mixed Vegetables leftovers.   Leftovers save my sanity.

Leftover Chipotle Salsa Lentils & Mixed Vegetables in clear container

And it’s been productive because…

I worked.

I cleaned.  Swiffering my floors always makes me feel productive.

I did laundry.

Stacked washer and dryer

I sat at my desk making Valentines for Skylar’s 18 friends for her  Valentine’s Day party.

Valentines on desktop

Each child is the lucky recipient of either a mini Crunch bar or a mini Butterfinger bar inside their Valentine.

Close up of finished Valentinesx 18

One Valentine Next to a mini candy barMeaning, Skylar is likely going to come home with 18 types of candy.  Sugar much?

From my last post about Being Grateful and Thankful, thanks for chiming in with all the wonderful things you’re grateful and thankful for!  I love hearing those things because it reminds me, and reminds all of us, that we all have so much that is good. Which enables us to stop sweating the small stuff when we focus on all the wonderful things we all have.

Dessert: Coconut Banana Cookie Bites (Raw, Vegan, GF)

You can make these in the oven if you don’t have a dehydrator.  Or don’t have the patience for your dehydrator.  Ahem, that would be me lately.

Coconut Banana Cookie Bites on dehydrator tray
Close up of one Coconut Banana Cookie Bite
Underside of Coconut Banana Cookie Bite
Coconut Banana Cookie Bite on dehydrator tray

Questions:

1. How has your weekend been so far?  Have you done anything fun or productive?

Next up on my list is to blog about a recipe I created this morning.  I was productive in the kitchen.  And now I have to get productive at my keyboard.

2. How’s your weather?

I won’t rub it in that it’s been perfect here

Flowering tree

And that the flowers are blooming and I can feel the days getting slightly longer with each passing day.  I love that. Spring is maybe in the air.

Pink flowers

3. Any big Valentine’s Day plans?

I  mentioned our plans, or lack thereof, here.

Heart made out of pink roses

Have a great V-Day Weekend!

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  1. Awww, you’re such a good mama for getting all of those valentines together! Valentine’s Day is so fun when you’re a little kid!

  2. Well I don’t mind all the weather bragging since our weather is nice this weekend too. :-) Looks like a very productive day! My sister had to create little Valentine’s gifts for her kid’s classes too stocked with toys and candy – crazy, we never got that as a kid! :-P Valentine’s day is another Halloween I guess.

    1. Good, nice and relaxing.
    2. Perfect, in the 60s and sunny.
    3. We’re going out to dinner and having a fun, little gift exchange.

  3. OH my gosh im SO JEALOUS OF THAT WEATHER!! it is absolutely beautiful! im looking out the window right now in London and its pouring rain………
    your cookie bites look awesome! i def dont have a cool dehydrator like you do, so oven it would be!

  4. Isn’t the whether gorgeous?! We are so lucky we live in So Cal. Brag all you want! And I have jury duty on V day. sigh……

  5. My sweeties is far away, so we will have to celebrate when we see one another later this week!

    The Valentines you made for Skylars friends are super cute. Too bad you couldn’t stick apples in them!

  6. :*( when I saw the first picture I wanted to cry. Alberta [Canada] looks nothing like that right now. It’s so windy it sounds like our roof is going to fly off any moment. Wow, what I wouldn’t do to go back to San Diego. You live in the most amazing place ever!

    Those cookie bites look absolutely delicious!

  7. wow lotsa of candies comin up for skylar!

    it’s been amazing up here also in the bay! loooving it!

    went to power yoga and yin yoga today so it has been glorious!
    cleaned the bathroom and my bedroom today so that made me feel good. i love showering in freshly cleaned bathroom!

    tomorrow i’ll be having brunch with a buncho my high school gf’s! some i haven’t seen in 10 years! so excited!

    just cuddling in bed right now watching pride n prejudice. my bf is cooking me eggplant parmesan for vday! :)

  8. have* TYPO

    We need to install a comment EDIT for you, LOL. I saw one the other day, so cool! Gives you 5 mins to edit your comment.

    1. Ive never had a cavity either. And i eat sugar and don’t drink milk. Gasp, I know:)

      Comment edit feature..they think of EVERYTHING, dont they!

      Have a great nite girlie :)

  9. You really do live in paradise!!

    Skylar is always smiling so big, she makes me want to smile! :mrgreen:

    Averie, you are GORGEOUS teeth!! Must be all the yoga making strong bones. :)

    Such a good mommy stuffing itty bitty candies in little envelopes, lol. So cute!

  10. Argh, it’s 10 degrees here! Gorgeous photos, amazing flowers… I hadn’t realized that Valentine’s day started so young!

    Been listening to the Great Health Debate and sharing some thoughts on my blog every other day, been trying to get things straightened out… I’m hoping to make a few chocs at least for V-day. Hope you have a happy one, and looking forward to reading your latest kitchen creation.
    love
    Ela

  11. YES!! Been loooooving the warmer weather! It’s going to be in the mid 70’s all week! Wahoo!!!

    I love the little valentines, so cute!! You are such a great mom for making all of those, Skylar is a lucky girl!!

    xo