Screw Boys, Pamper Yourself

I've about had it with all you single people. Stop moping! Tomorrow is not the end of the world just because no one will send you a flower arrangement to your home or office. Don't be bitter when your best friend tells you her plans with her boyfriend. Deal with it when everything is pink and red. SMILE. You will get through this. I. Promise. Here are some thingzzzzzzzz that might help.~*~*~*~*~*

1. Buy yourself a monogrammed pencil cup

Not mine exactly, but exactly what mine looks like.

I recently spent $20 on this exact item and I cannot tell you how this one minor detail brings order and structure to my work day. Or at least, holds pencils I don't use in a very *chic* way. 

2. Wear your cute robe

Me.

I know it's hard living every day and not being a Victoria's Secret model, but trading in the PINK sweatpants you only wear in the house for the silky mini-robe makes you feel all WaRm, FuZZzY, & GiRlLLyyY inside. It's probably the easiest thing you can do to feel cuter while moping about being single.

3. See a movie solo

"What are you doing for Valentine's Day, Augusta?"
"Going to see a movie by myself bye."

Okay, really though. I've had this conversation twice this week. I'm going to see a movie tomorrow night by myself and I'm not sad or sorry about it bye.

4. Strawberry Yoplait frozen yogurt and blueberries

Ok, I bought this the other day from Kroger because I'm a firm believer in impulse decisions, and I ate it with blueberries that night and it was SO good. But you have to stir the blueberries into the ice cream, don't just half-ass pour them on top. Be serious. This is frozen yogurt, not some game.

5. Wine, obviously

Obviously.

6. New bra & panty set

Oh, I love bra & panty shopping! Doesn't it just make your day better knowing your undergarments match??????????? I feel like I speak more articulately, stand up straighter, and think clearer knowing that ONE tiny thing went right in the day. Urban is an affordable yet cute place to relish this desire.

8. Black & White movie

Casa Blanca

Because, get serious, you most likely haven't seen enough.
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Valentine's Day Pancakes You'll Fall in Love With

I'm excited to announce a Valentines Food Series for FFF, thanks to Mahek of Brown-Eyed Beauty. This week, get your tastebuds prepared for Valentines themed pancakes! It's the perfect way to say good morning, I heart you to your boyfriend (or roommate, or cat) this year. Everyone enjoy this recipe then head over to Brown-Eyed Beauty for more of her taste in food and fashion.

Valentine’s day can cause a range of emotions in people; they can either be extremely excited or extremely depressed! Well, I have the solution for all ranges of emotions, because obviously food can fix anything!

I have attached three valentine’s day recipes that you can make for your loved one, your best friend, or heck, yourself!

-Mahek

What you’ll need:

•   1.5 cup flour

•   3 tbsp. sugar

•   1.5 tsp. baking powder

•   1/2 teaspoon salt

•   1/4 tsp. baking soda

•   1 cup milk

•   4 tbsp. melted butter

•   1 egg

•   1 strawberry

•   heart-shaped cookie cutter

•   chocolate chips (if desired)

•   powdered sugar (if desired)

Instructions:

1)    Start off my mixing together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.

2)    In a different bowl, mix together the milk, melted butter, and egg. Then slowly mix this into the flour mix. (If you want, you can add in chocolate chips at this point.)

3)    Heat a skillet over medium-low heat with very little oil, and slowly pour in your mixture. About 1/4 cup should be perfect. Slowly use your spatula to spread the pancake out to make it big enough to fit your heart-shaped cookie cutter in.

4)    Cook both sides until brown.

5)    Take the pancake from the skillet onto a plate and then take the cookie cutter and press it down against the pancake.

6)    Once you’re satisfied with the shape, cut the top of the strawberry off and make a v-shaped cut at the top (this will make it look somewhat like a heart.)

7)    Slice the strawberries sideways so you don’t lose the shape of the heart, add it onto the pancake, and add some powdered sugar if you’d like.

Voila! There’s a simple valentine’s day breakfast!

Check back for Valentines Cake Pops and Cheesecake Brownies.... y u m!