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Aren't these the cutest little things ever?   Check out this blog for step by step directions. Enjoy! And don't forget we are having a JEWELRY SALE tomorrow. Thursday, January 27th.  Buy one piece, get one HALF OFF! Come early to get the best selection! We open bright & early at 8 a.m.

These are THE yummiest treat I have maybe EVER tasted.  So I wanted to share!  They only take about 20 minutes (if you soften your cream cheese beforehand) to make and then an hour to chill in the fridge.  Anyhow... here is the recipe. These are perfect to take or make for a party - they look & taste so gourmet . For Valentines, it would be darling to add a drizzle of red or pink chocolate on top... don't you think??!

I LOVE Valentine's Day!  Well, not sometimes the actual DAY, but all the fun leading up to the actual day.  The busy-ness of getting the store ready... all the cute little gifts that we make up for others to give away... seeing men come in totally clueless and helping them get an awesome Valentine's gift for their wife or children.  Also love the decorations.  Balloons, wreaths, ribbon, scrapbook paper, candy in jars, etc.  Anyhoo... Here is something that I love.  And can't wait to make.  Soon! Isn't that the cutest thing EVER?   I want to get a lovey dovey chick flick with some of my  girlfriends and sit and make it while eating chocolate.   Sound good?   (click on the picture for instructions)

Does your house seem a bit empty after taking Christmas decorations down?   (hopefully they ARE down by now - or at least in the process!?) I came across this EASY and darling idea: Fill up your apothecary jars with simple paper hearts . Add a ribbon & some moss or tissue in the bottom. Voila!  Something to set in your entryway or dining table...  or anywhere you please! Let me know if you use this idea:  I love to hear comments!

I know, I know, Valentine's Day is officially for sweethearts.   But what about the kids?  They do get the classroom parties and the exchange of Valentine's... but let's make sure they know they are loved at home this year!  Here are some ideas: Plan a quick & easy Valentine dinner for tonight.  On the menu:  heart shaped pizza, candlelight spaghetti dinner, and heart shaped brownies.  Easy.  No stress.  Hardly any planning. Come and grab a Valentine Bingo set from us and have a family game night. For breakfast, have the table set when the kids wake up.   At each setting, have just a small gift for them.  How exciting!  They will love it.  On the menu:  grab your bread and cut out a heart from the middle of each slice (cookie cutter, or use a knife).  Grease your pan and set down your bread.   Crack an egg in the middle of each heart .  Cook til desired and then turn.  The hearts that you cut out can be used to make french toast!  I did this the other morning,

These squishy Valentine pillows are on  sale now for only $5 bucks!   Regularly 14.99 Yellow and green only Can be dolled up to make a cute gift for your kids or grandkids... Tie a balloon, a treat, and a ribbon and you have an easy and inexpensive gift! Or if you are crafty, you could grab some cute material and make a cover for them! Happy Valentine's!

We've showed you our mini topiaries before... they are awesome and easy to use for so many occasions.   Great to hang above a serving table at any party.   Great to have on the ground at a party - kids love to play with them! Great as a balloon weight... tie your balloon bouquet to one that is weighted down. Great as a centerpiece... like this one! (the picture really doesn't do it justice... it's so much cuter in real life!) We've stuck candy in between each balloon so when the kiddos wake up on Valentine's morning, they will have this darling heart shaped ball just patiently waiting for them to devour! Wouldn't it be cute on your table Sunday morning?

If you are a procrastinator (like me), then you might just need a quick activity for a Valentine school class party.  This requires hardly any preparation, and it will work for most age groups.   Keep in mind - it really is simple - but can be fun! The basic idea:   Get a colored piece of paper and cut out a big heart. Either rip or cut the heart into pieces, creating a puzzle. Hide the pieces around the classroom (or at home). Have kids gather the pieces of the heart and put the puzzle together! Easy, huh? For a classroom, divide the class into ___ groups (whatever works for you!) Each group will have a different colored heart to find. The team that gathers the pieces and puts their puzzle together fastest WINS! To spice it up a bit - turn on some fun lovey dovey music while the kids are searching for their pieces... or even add another element:  Once the puzzle is put together, the group has to write a message to their teacher on it.  Be creative - there are lots of va

Hey all!  Mention this BLOG SPECIAL and receive 20% off one entire purchase!   Offer good thru Saturday.  One "coupon use" per day, per customer, please. Online Coupon Code:  valentineblog minimum online order 10.00 Happy (early) Valentine's! p.s. Don't forget those teacher gifts... we have lots to choose from!  My favorite? A pot of real red and pink daisies adorned with ribbon, and a darling little phrase.  A must see!

One year for Valentine's Day, I brought about 5 dozen assorted balloons home and filled up my bedroom.  The color scheme was red & black.  On little pieces of paper, I wrote on each one a reason why I loved my husband, and tied it to the string on the bottom of the balloon.  When he came home, he saw all the balloons (which is fun even without the love notes) but then he started noticing the little handwritten tags... and I think it made his day!  Which is what I was going for.   So easy.  A great memory.  And if you scrapbook - think of how cute all those little love notes would be all preserved for future generations to read! A little different twist on this idea: -Get 100 little pieces of paper and write a note on each one.  The first one can explain that there are AT LEAST 100 things you love about your sweetheart. -Make a little "path" using your notes: start at the front door and wind them on the floor into the bathroom, out to the hall, into the kitchen

Want some Valentine Gift Ideas? If you missed Emily on Studio 5 today,  click HERE to view the online segment.

I just had to show you this!  Wouldn't it be so much fun to send this to your sweetheart...at work on Friday?!   Or surprise your kids with one in the middle of your living room on Sunday?   I just think it makes such a statement!   Order yours today by calling our store at 801-768-3549 Cost for one just like this is $35.99 You can also have the balloon tied to a basket - and fill it up with gifts and treats!

A few years ago, we created a bag line called,  "I love you because..." Each bag has a tag that starts with "I love you because..." and then each has a different reason that went along with what treat was inside the bag. The idea being that you would give a little "I love you" bag to your honey the 5 or 6 days leading up to Valentine's Day...  For example:   "I love you because...you're my BIG HUNK !"  or  "I love you because... of all the EXTRA little things you do for me" So those are easy, right?  You can do that! Come up with 3 or 4 reasons why you love your man (or kids) and create your little gifts.   These are great to leave on the seat of a car, on the bathroom counter, on a pillow, etc. If you need a little help, let us know!  We can do special orders with 24 hours notice.

Fun for school treats, a party favor, or just a little project for the little ones! Just make your rice crispy squares as usual, cut out the heart, and insert the stick!  Then place in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to set up; melt your chocolate and take each cooled rice crispy heart and dip in chocolate.  Then add your sprinkles, and place upright in a jar to dry (then the chocolate won't get messed up on either side).  Use your cellophane sacks to wrap them up and tie on your ribbon!   (for more detailed instructions, click HERE )

Oh my goodness!   LOVE this idea!  How darn cute! Grab your small heart cookie cutter and your popsicle sticks (or wooden skewers) and you are set!  Oh - and don't forget the dip.  A little bit of cool whip and a little bit of strawberry yogurt is all you'll need to have a darling little afternoon snack, breakfast platter, or even serve at a girls night out this month!

So there are only 12 days left until the BIG DAY of love!  We are SO EXCITED!  If you live close, you won't want to miss all the cute ideas and gifts we have available right now... but if you are not close by -  we will be posting an idea a day until the 14th!  This one you will have to do FAST.  If you have small kids, they will be so excited to help you make a quick Valentine Countdown ... it will help the next 12 days go by a little faster for those inquiring minds. Today I did a VERY simple old-school red and pink chain made out of just plain old cardstock.  My 4 year old cut the strips and then stapled them together.  We wrote on each one (1-12) and then hung it in his room. I know it's not the cutest thing in the world, but he ABSOLUTELY loved it!  Here is a picture of another simple idea, but REALLY cute!   A muffin tin turned on it's side... Cover each muffin hole with a round die cut, embellished as much as you want...add a little treat inside, and you'

Valentine's is our favorite time of year at Pioneer Party! It is also a great time of year to let someone know they are loved. Everyone loves getting gifts... so what's better than receiving a gift? Receiving it anonymously ! This year, we thought we'd help you out with that: Purchase a gift for someone you love, and we'll give it to them for you.... anonymously! Come check it out!  And if you purchase a gift, you'll get to add a link to our Love Chain! Won't it be fun to see how many links we can get?

If you have missed us on TV the last few times, here are the links! Maybe you can get some inspiration for your upcoming project... http://studio5.ksl.com/index.php?nid=61&sid=6051047 (Easter Wrapping Ideas) http://studio5.ksl.com/index.php?nid=71&sid=5803886 (St. Patricks Gift Ideas) http://studio5.ksl.com/index.php?nid=54&sid=5493554 (Valentine Gift Ideas) If you are a new customer or haven't been our store before, these segments will give you a little taste of what you are missing!!

Here is a SPECIAL DEAL for all you blog readers! Order your Valentine balloons by Tuesday the 10th and receive 10% off your entire balloon order! Above are just a handful of the Valentine balloons we have - you'll have to come in to see all the rest! The sooner you come, the better the selection! Valentine balloons are just a must, aren't they? Kids get so excited when they have their very own bouquet! p.s. If you haven't been in our store lately - now is the time! It is FULL of flippin cute gifts, goodies, candies - etc!! You really won't believe your eyes. Come in and see!