How to Make a Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board
Here are some tips and tricks for creating an aesthetically pleasing and irresistibly delicious Valentine\’s Day charcuterie board:
1. Monochromic
When it comes to creating a visually captivating Valentine\’s Day candy board you want most of your board to be filled with the colors of the season. Pops of cherry, powdery pink, rose metallic pink, and more. Not only are these hues cheerful, but they create a gorgeous presentation. I added a little contract with gold and chocolate tones.
2. Traditional meets Unexpected
I love the nostalgia that traditional assets create, but I also like to spice it up with a little something unexpected as well. Instead of a big dish of candy hearts, I adorned the popcorn with it, and also added some beautiful Sweetheart popcorn from Grand Rapids Popcorn company for visual aesthetics. I mixed common shapes, flavors, and textures together to bring a sense of whimsy to the board.
3. Placement
Figuring out the placement for everything on your Valentine\’s Day candy board can get a bit overwhelming. Use dishes to puts sweets in instead of just having them lay directly on the board. Start with your biggest thing in the center or off-center of the board. From there work your way around the board adding all your elements. There is no wrong way to create a Valentine\’s Day candy board, so just have fun.
THE CROODS: A NEW AGE Now Available
You can check out my rave review about THE CROODS: A NEW AGE now!
Bonus features on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray, DVD, and Digital include:
Dear Diary: World\’s First Pranks
In this exclusive original short film, Eep reveals how a comical accident led her and Dawn to discover the joys of tricking their families and set about performing “the world’s first pranks”
Family Movie Night: Little Red Bronana Bread
In another exclusive original short, join the Croods as they settle down for a very prehistoric family movie night experience. With shadowy figures around every corner, Eep must keep Gran and her delicious Bronana Bread safe from punch monkeys.
Gag Reel
To: Gerard
In this original DreamWorks animated short, an elderly man brightens the day of a little girl through magic.
The Croods\’ Family Album
Meet the actors who portray the Croods and their new cast members, the Bettermans. What makes them tick, how do they resemble their characters and what lessons have they learned from making the film.
The Evolution of…
In this fun making of, we hear from the filmmakers and stars of THE CROODS: A NEW AGE about the evolution of the Croods franchise.
How to Draw: Caveman Style
Join one of DreamWorks talented illustrators inside the cave as they demonstrate how to draw our favorite characters.
Famileaf Album
Inspired by the prehistoric family album given to guy by the Betterman’s, we create a fun video showing you how to make your own using real leaves or green construction paper for pages and string (or even dental floss!) to hold it all together.
Stone Age Snack Attack
A three-part featurette highlighting fun, easy to make recipes that kids and parents can make together.
Feature Commentary with
Director Joel Crawford, Producer Mark Swift, Head of Story Januel Mercado, and Editor Jim Ryan.
Zoya Spring 2021: Darling
I love the subtle moody elegance this blue has.
This color has me dreaming of walking around the lilac festival on Mackinac Island during the spring. I can definitely see it on repeat.
You know you can\’t get through spring without a mauve and I am so interested to see how this one looks on.
I think I squealed a little too loud with joy when I saw Tweedy. I have been telling my bff how I want a pretty bubble-gum pink this spring and wow Zoya did you deliver! I am dying to try this one on!
Get ready to dream of beach days, this coral looks like it\’s out of a dream!
Hello, summertime transitional color!
Overall I am beyond excited to get my hands on this collection. It is absolutely darling!
28 Things to Do in February (Quarantine Edition)
Hello February! For me, the entire month of February is Valentine\’s season. So this month\’s line-up of things to do is all about finding small ways to romance the everyday. Get the most out of this month with fragrant flowers, good food, and of course adventure.
28 Things to Do in February
1. Start the month off with a fresh bouquet of flowers.
2. Love the Godiva Fruit Skewers? Make copycat Godiva Fruit Skewers at home!
3. Curl up with a good book and bowl of 1950\’s pink popcorn.
4. It\’s National Soup Day today. Try your hand at a new soup recipe or go with a classic favorite. I am thinking about making a chowder.
5. Make a DIY Valentine\’s bouquet. Here is one that is quick, easy, and my favorite.
6. Support a local restaurant and get takeout.
7. It\’s Superbowl Sunday! Make some game days snacks for Superbowl 55.
8. Head outside for a snowy adventure.
9. Happy National Pizza Day! As if we need a holiday to order pizza. Shake things up, and order pizza from someplace new, or make your own at home.
10. Sweeten the day with homemade chocolate-covered strawberries.
11. Pamper yourself with Valentine\’s Day mani and pedi.
12. Celebrate the Chinese New Year with some delicious Chinese takeout. I might even make some homemade eggrolls.
13. Make a Valentine\’s themed breakfast (think heart-shaped pancakes and fruit), light some candles, turn on a movie and enjoy breakfast in bed.
14. Happy Valentine\’s Day! Do something nice for yourself. Despite being single I have always loved Valentine\’s Day, it\’s my favorite holiday and I completely embrace it. Whether you\’re single or in a relationship romance the day with chocolate, flowers, and everything pink!
15. Write five things you love about yourself on a sticky note and place it on your mirror as a reminder every day.
16. Ever since I went to New Orleans around Mardi Gras I have been in love with everything about it. Don\’t forget to order a King Cake to enjoy today! Or you can make your own King Cake.
17. It\’s Random Act of Kindness Day! No matter if you do something large or small, find a way to be the light in someone else\’s day.
19. Continue Valentine\’s Day festivities and make something sweet for dessert. I am going to make these cream puffs.
20. Today is National Love Your Pet Day. Please, I need a day for this. I love up on Jackers every single day. If you have a dog I suggest making that little cute Jack\’s favorite dog treats.
21. Igloos are still popular, and the perfect way to dine outdoors and stay cozy.
22. Go ice skating!
23. Celebrate National Banana Bread Day with a delicious homemade loaf.
24. National Tortilla Day? You don\’t have to tell me twice. I\’ll be making loaded nachos today.
25. Visit a town you haven\’t been to before and play tourist.
26. Make some simple DIY heart chocolates.
27. Head to your local zoo, because today is National Polar Bear Day!
28. It\’s National Floral Design Day! Pick up some assorted blooms and assemble a bouquet yourself. Why not make a floral cake?
25 Ways to Nourish Your Mind, Body, and Soul
We all can agree that 2020 was a trying year, and you had to learn to make the best of it. Jack and I found ourselves filling our cup with over 100 micro-adventures, and unfortunately, I found myself indulging more than I should have.
This year, I am making simple lifestyle changes that focus on things of benefit first. Instead of living the life of indulgences I am going put things of importance first, so I stop craving the things I shouldn\’t put in my body (sugar). My bff is a trainer and has given me a lot of great ideas on how to really live my best life. I started writing down ways that I could really live my best life this year and nourish my mind, body, soul, and spirit and thought I would share it with you.
25 Ways to Nourish Your Mind, Body, and Soul
1. Water before anything else
2. Self-control before self-indulgence
3. Greens before colorless food
4. Smaller portions before overindulging
5. Local markets before supermarkets
6. Good fats before fried
7. Fruit before sweets
8. Real food before junk food
9. Cooking before eating out
10.Veggies before fruit
11. Sweating before laziness
12. Stretching before sitting
13. Sleep before social media
14. Outdoors before indoors
15. Passion before following the crowd
16. Go with the flow before reluctance
17. Saving before spending
18. Relax before over-scheduling
19. Tidy before clitter
20. Present before future
21. Positivity before negativity
22. Activities before procrastination
23. Love before hate
24. Confidence before weakness
25. True love before convenience
Fashion meets Food 