Hershey Kisses

Inexpensive

Valentines Wishes!

Kisses are central to a romantic relationship and chocolate is a tried and true favorite. A bag of Hershey's Kisses playfully puts the two together and, combined with some planning and creativity, can help you show your loved one you care in a genuine and simple way.
Need some inexpensive suggestions for Hershey Kisses for Valentine's Day on a budget?

Strategically Placed Kisses: Leave a single Hershey's Kiss in several clever locations around the house. Attach a short note to each chocolate such as "I love you" or "I'm thinking of kissing you."If you are away from your loved one, leave a note in their bag, "These kisses are to make up for lost kisses while you're away."

Kisses for a Lifetime: Count out a Hershey's Kiss for every day, month or year you've been together with your loved one. Replace the paper strips in several of the Hershey's Kisses with your own paper strips on which you have written something you love about her. Place the chocolates on a large sheet of aluminum foil and wrap and cinch them up, making the foil look like a large Hershey's Kiss. Create a larger paper strip to come out of the top of the foil and write, "[number of chocolates] kisses inside . . . one for every day [or month or year] you've made my life complete.

Trail of Kisses: Heighten your romance with a little intrigue by welcoming your loved one home with a mysterious trail of Hershey's Kisses. Create a little note that says "I've kissed the ground you walk on" ( Me doing this, uh hum...not sure! But I would love to share this!)
Arrange Hershey's Kisses on a pillow in the shape of a heart or spell out "LOVE" or "XOXO."

Kiss Coupons: I personally love kisses. create redeemable kiss coupons. Pull out the paper strips of at least 100 Hershey's Kisses and place the paper strips in a gift box. Wrap the box with gift wrap and attach a card or note explaining that inside they will find coupons redeemable for one kiss each.

Smooches!

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Using Jars for gifts-Personal, creative and memorable!

I was at a garage sale this weekend and picked up at least 200 assorted GLASS and PLASTIC jars along with several metal containers. $5 bucks! I knew I could do alot

with these if I just did some research. So I will share with you that any type of jar, container, etc. can make a gift someone will not forget. Fill with favorite items from a trip to display as a keepsake, "Honey-Do" list, crayons or colored

pencils, a mini album with memories from a trip or of a special person, and much more! The example above was made for me by my sister and I love this. It seriously made my year as a gift like this takes thought and alot of love!

LOVE JARS

Love jars are uniquely decorated jars (glass, plastic, metal, etc) filled with loving affirmations for the receiver to "pull from" when he or she needs a boost. Making a Love Jar will be one of the most rewarding projects you will create. While Love Jars are intended for gifts for others, you can also make a Love Jar for yourself.

1. If you are making this jar for someone specific, write or collect affirmations or inspirational quotes that pertain to her or him. The more affirmations you include in the jar, the better, so you might want to search "affirmations" for ideas. Th e best way is using your computer.
2. Cut out your printed or written affirmations or inspirational quotes into individual strips or shapes so that each statement is on its own separate piece of paper, much like a fortune cookie.
3. Fold, crinkle or decorate each strip and set them aside while you decorate the jar.

Use any craft items to decorate the jar. Remember, you want to close the jar so be sure whatever decor you place on or around the jar you are still able to close the jar. If you are using rub-ons, be sure that the surface is completely clean and dry before applying your rub-on.

"THANKFUL"
My favorite jar that I will be making for Thanksgiving with my students at school is a THANKFUL jar, similar to the THANKFUL tree I just made for Mom's birthday... cherished memories.