‘valentine's day’ entries

Non-Candy Valentine's Gift

February 12, 2009 1:00 PM Filed Under: VALENTINE'S DAY  Q & A 

Need an easy suggestion for a Valentine's Day gift for my children (ages 3 and 6) OTHER than candy. Too late to order something!

What about bubble bath from Dylan's Candy Bar (you can get it at any Sephora store). It comes in a few tasty flavors (strawberry, chocolate, coconut, and cake batter). It smells really yummy so be sure they don't drink it by mistake!

Send A Nice-o-Gram

February 06, 2009 9:02 AM Filed Under: VALENTINE'S DAY 

This just in from our friends at Books of Wonder Valentine's Day is fast approaching -- and we've got a wonderful way for you to send a special greet … [see more]

Valentine's Day Dinner

February 05, 2009 1:21 PM Filed Under: VALENTINE'S DAY  Q & A 

Wnat to do something fun for dinner with the family. Do you know where I can get heart-shaped pasta or ravioli?

Bruno Ravioli has a few locations around NYC. But if you want to have ravioli delivered to your door, Alfonso Gourmet Pasta has a few options (including dessert ravioli). The Nibble pulled together a whole list of heart-shaped products that you can order...you can add Amy's Bread (locations around NYC) to your list. Last year, Alyssa brought home a big heart-shaped bread.

newsletter: Thoughts For Valentine's Day

February 03, 2009 4:25 AM Filed Under: NEWSLETTER  VALENTINE'S DAY 

If you never got around to sending those holiday cards or if your last name just happens to be Valentine (as in Hilary), there's still time to order photo Valentine's Day cards from Mango Ink, Shutterfly, or Tiny Prints. We've had a host of Valentine's Day questions this week so read on...[see more]

Valentines Without Tears

February 03, 2009 4:14 AM Filed Under: VALENTINE'S DAY  Q & A 

My son has to make a card for every child in the class. It's always a nightmare. What can we do that will be easy and relatively pain-free?

We're already anticipating the drama of hand-writing Valentine's for every child in the class. This year we're doing cookies. As usual, Alyssa's going for the Pillsbury Slice and Bake. Hilary's taking it a step further and doing M&M cookies with pink and red candy. Pop two cookies in a cellophane bag, tie each one with a name tag, and you're good to go. A much saner solution than last year's cutting, gluing, and pasting fest that--how shall we put this--ended badly.

tip o’ the week: Valentines With Heart

February 02, 2009 4:15 AM Filed Under: VALENTINE'S DAY  CHARITY  TIP O' THE WEEK 

Sure it's a "Hallmark Holiday" but since you're gonna send the cards anyway, take a look at Save the Children's Valentine's Day Cards by contemporary … [see more]

Valentine's Day Cards

January 29, 2009 12:05 PM Filed Under: VALENTINE'S DAY 

If you're looking for some inspiration to help your children, make Valentine's Day cards then make a visit to the InkPad in the West Village. It's a t … [see more]

it must be sunday...
tip o’ the week: Super Easy Mac 'n Cheese

April 27, 2009 4:46 AM Filed Under: RECIPES TIP O' THE WEEK

Last year Hilary bought Alyssa's daughter a cookbook and Annabelle has spent the better part of the year perfecting the cookbook's macaroni and cheese recipe. Here's her version--the first one the children like that doesn't come out of a box and doesn't involve some sort of flourescent orange substance. The topping is our own special addition...but be forewarned: you won't be able to stop at one bite! [see more]