5 Last-Minute Valentine's Day Ideas

Valentine's Day always creeps up! But don't worry, here are five easy ideas for your kid's class, best friend, husband—anyone!—that you can pull off last minute.

Cute Succulent DIY Valentines for Good Housekeeping!

Don't worry, we'll talk about what to do with the chocolates! But if you're looking for DIY valentines with a creative twist, I'd love to share with you an idea I dreamed up for Good Housekeeping. These teeny chocolate box planters are a cute way to tell someone you're a succ-er for their love...

DIY Valentine's Day Button Covers

Give any shirt a quick Valentine's Day makeover with these DIY heart-shaped button covers. They're cute and super-duper quick to make. I mean, do you have scissors? Do you remember how to cut-out a heart? Then you're set, girl! Here's how it's done...

Pink Milk Cereal!

You've seen Valentine's Day cupcakes and other Valentine's Day desserts but aren't you ignoring the most important meal of the day? Here's a quick way to make someone's morning with a breakfast treat you can actually pull off on a crazy weekday...

$1 Pipe Cleaner Craft: Warm & Fuzzy Flowers For Galentine's Day!

Fresh flowers are fleeting, pipe cleaners are forever. This Galentine's Day, show your bestie your long-lasting love with a bouquet that won't wilt ever. All you need: Pipe cleaners! You remember those right? Let's get started...

Nookie Cookies: The World's Naughtiest Cut-Outs!

Warning: Today's post is sexy. Naked cookies ahead! If you're not interested, I suggest clicking off to a PG project like these cute little Penguin Cupcakes or Pop-Tarts. Things are about to get steamy.

Easiest Ever Copy Cat Pop-Tart Recipe—Pop Hearts For Valentine's Day!

Still struggling to dream up a sweet token for your sweetie? I got it! You only need three ingredients to make my jam-filled Pop Hearts and they're perfect for breakfast or dessert. I mean, could you imagine waking up to a fresh batch of these Valentine's Day morning—sigh!—amazing.

Skinnest Ever Valentine's Day Treat—The "Lettuce" Kiss & Hug Recipe!

We're T-minus hours away from Valentine's Day but there's no judgement here if you're not ready yet! In fact, I'm going to post 3 super-quick, last-minute recipes for you. You can pull off all of these ideas before your sweetie gets home from work tomorrow, promise!

DIY Manhattan Cocktail Chocolate Truffles—My Latest On Freutcake!

I'm telling you guys, it's a shame Leah Bergman of Freutcake doesn't live in New York! We had the best time during our cyber Valentine's Day party—on YouTube!—this weekend with Marisa Mangum and she totally inspires me to make smarter, cuter, tinier (boozier?) recipes. 

OMG, Online Valentine's Day Party with Freutcake—Google+ Hangout!

Happy Saturday, lovely friends! In case you missed it, Leah Bergman, Marisa Mangum and I had a super-fun (cyber) Valentine's Day Party this afternoon and it's all online for you to see via video. Go, #teamfreutcake! 

Simple Sweets: Chocolate Mousse with Salted Caramel Whipped Cream!

Last year I sent a 10-pound box of Swedish fish to my darling boyfriend's office on Valentine's Day but I think this year I'll try something simpler. You see, boyfriend surprisingly digs chocolate mousse and I bet my sweet-and-salty recipe (topped with salted caramel whipped cream) would go over well with him...

Easy DIY Pom-Pom Treat Bags for Valentine's Day & Smart-Fab Giveaway!

I feel like today's the perfect day for a giveaway, any objections? We're about a week out from Valentine's Day and (per usual) I'm behind on my card-writing and crafting. What about you?

Sixty Things I Love About The Love of My Life (In Heart-Form)!

Happy Valentine's Day, lovely friends! Did you wake up to something super romantic this morning!? I'd love to hear about your special plans and/or surprises! I decked out our office at home—where boyfriend works part of the day—with candy, flowers and cards for him. My favorite part was the giant sticky note–heart I made on the wall (it was tricky picking only 60 mushy things to write)! I hope your day is full of all of the wonderful people you love and cherish. Keep me updated on your sweet/romantic doings! xo Erin

Super Easy Last-Minute Valentine's Day Gift: Homemade Chile Vodka!

There's 1 more day until V-Day, lovely friends! Here's one last homemade gift idea before you're really on your own :) I'm not a huge fan of spicy booze but I get it, it's kind of a boy-thing. You can make this Chile-Infused Vodka tonight and your valentine will never know you left their present to the last minute....nicely done, you!

Good Talk, Good Food With The GH Test Kitchen—Watch Us Live Today!

Lovely friends! Myself and 2 other ladies from the Good Housekeeping test kitchen are hosting a Google+ Hangout today at 2:30 pm EST. Join us and watch live as we make 5 quick and easy DIY Valentine's Day gifts—plus chat with our favorite bloggers about cool packaging ideas. Here's the link.

Today, Why Don't You: Make Something Sweet & Heart-Shaped?

Happy Saturday, lovely friends! My apologies for not being around yesterday, Mama and I were doing something pretty exciting for an upcoming issue of the magazine but more on that later :) 

Are you snowed in today like we are? Here's an idea: Make something super cute and heart-shaped while you're stuck inside! That's what I'm planning to do, starting with these Heart-Shaped Cranberry Bars by Once Upon A Cutting Board! Or maybe one of these other fabulous recipes...

Heart-Shaped Butterscotch Tarts from Delicious Inspiration—I mean, come on!

Easy Homemade Marshmallows by Say Yes To Hoboken! (Bonus: They'll freshen your breath for Valentine's Day smooching!)

Best Heart-Shaped Doughnuts Ever by Sugar and Cloth!Red Velvet French Macarons by Delectable Deliciousness!Two-Toned Heart Cookies by Food On Paper!

Alrighty, the recipe for these Linzer Heart Cookies is in Spanish but copy and paste it into Google translate for a simple-delicious take on traditional linzer tarts via Uno De Dos!
[Cranberry Bar photo by Once Upon A Cutting Board / Butterscotch Tart photo by Delicious Inspiration / Marshmallow photo by Say Yes To Hoboken / Doughnut photo by Sugar and Cloth / Macaron photo by Delectable Deliciousness / Cookie photo by Food on Paper / Linzer Heart photo by Un de Dos]

How-To Turn Regular Ol' Brownies Into Conversation Hearts!

Valentine's Day-mania is almost over, I promise! I do get carried away but but I'll level with you: I often get so wrapped up in sharing sugar-sweet ideas with my lovely blog friends that I leave my own Valentine's Day baking and planning to the last minute—and inevitably end up scrambling to pull something together (sorry boyfriend). It happens every year!

6 Non-Chocolate Valentine's Day Treats!

Hello, hello! If you're interested, I just posted 6 Valentine's Day treat ideas for sweethearts who don't like chocolate on the Good Housekeeping blog—head on over for some easy, homemade Valentine's Day gift ideas.

Homemade Valentine's Day Gift Bags (Using CARROT Stamps)!

Remember when I told you I hid a massive stash of candy from boyfriend? Well I kind-of hide craft supplies from him, too, and the storage situation is dire (darn you Brooklyn-sized apartments)! Consequentially, I can only add to my collection of stamps, ribbons, paints, felt bits, etc. when it's really, really necessary or practical—but where's the fun in that?

Homemade Gift Idea: DIY Conversation Heart–Flavored Vodka!

We've all been drunk on love before. Here's your chance to share the sensation with special someone: Turn conversation heart candies into flavored vodka in just 15 minutes! Do you know what flavors Brach's includes in the classic conversation heart mix? I had no idea! Sweet mint, cherry, grape, apple and banana...