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Good morning friends, it’s Friday and it is also Valentine’s day weekend. Yet another holiday that is going to be d-i-f-f-e-r-e-n-t this year, and you know what,  different is not always a bad thing. For many Valentine’s day is a day to get dressed up and go out for a romantic dinner, that might not be possible but you could always dress up, get out your china and crystal and cater dinner in and celebrate. For those who have been spending more time together than they are used too you could give them the day off, send your loved one to the spa, or better yet you could both go and have a message or a facial. This year more than ever it is important to show your love for your partner, family and friends; it has been a long, rough year for all of us and it is always nice to know that you are loved and appreciated.

I have lots to share with you today, so why not get your coffee, tea, hot chocolate or perhaps a glass of wine and sit down and enjoy the recipes, articles, book suggestions and more that I have found this week.

Food

If you don’t feel like baking or you simply don’t like to bake this Valentine’s Day candy and cookie board is a special treat for your kids, simply add their favorite treats.

Or you could make these cookies.

My husband has requested waffles but if you want to make a special breakfast treat on Valentine’s day, this chocolate French toast looks decadent and delicious.

Here are 55 Valentine’s Day Desserts!

Or if you like chocolate here are 25 decadent chocolate desserts to make! I already have at least 4 earmarked to make and share!

Articles

There is a lot to think about in 40 Regrets You Do Not Want to Have in 40 Years

It’s Not Just You. A Love of Us Are Hitting the Pandemic Wall Right Now.

Learning to Love Your Body in Quarantine

Why Your Brain Loves it When You Exercise

This 12 Second Trick Trains Your Brain to Be More Positive

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love String Quartets(If you don’t already)

After Closing All of It’s Stores Worldwide Laduree is Pivoting To Digital And Bringing Its Recipes To You

How To Have a Romantic Valentine’s Day Meal At Home

How history’s wildly coveted tulip found its way to today’s gardens

Books

I am a romantic and love a good romance, here are a few that I have on my Kindle or bedside table this week.

The Mister

To Have and To Hoax

Love Lettering

The Flatshare

Finds

Just in case you need a gift or two for Valentine’s Day here are a few finds.

You can never go wrong with a candle.

I am partial to perfume, I have this one and this one on my list.

How cute are these love letter necklaces?

As for the men in your life, this mug, this book or maybe these slippers.

Looking forward to spring I love  this dress and this dress. If only I actually thought we would be traveling or going out.

That is it for this week, I hope that you found something that you like. As always, please share your favorite podcasts, books, recipes that you made or are hoping to make, interesting articles or whatever else you found this week.

Have a great weekend, and a happy Valentine’s day.