Last minute lover?

Are you a last minute lover? Scrambling to think of something you can do to show the ones you love just how much they mean to you this Valentines day? Do you loathe the consumerism surrounding this celebration of love and wish that you could do something straight from the heart without breaking the bank?

Why not give some oreo truffles to the one you love?


INGREDIENTS:
1 package oreo cookies, divided
8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
16 oz. chocolate chips, melted

DIRECTIONS
Crush 9 of the cookies to fine crumbs; reserve for later use (To crush cookies you can use a food processor or place the cookies in a sealable plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin). Crush remaining 36 cookies to fine crumbs; place in medium bowl. Add cream cheese; mix until well blended. Roll cookie mixture into 42 balls, about 1-inch in diameter. Dip balls in chocolate (to make dipping a little easier, I usually chill the oreo balls for about 20 minutes and then use a toothpick to dip them into the chocolate); place on wax paper-covered baking sheet (you can also place them in mini baking cups that you can find at any craft store, such as Michaels). Sprinkle with reserved cookie crumbs. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Store leftover truffles, covered, in refrigerator. (Gift boxes can also be found at most craft stores).

Need an idea for a delicious Valentines day treat? Look no further. These homemade oreo cookies really hit the spot.

(Great recipe and tutorial can be found here.)

Decorations? This heart"felt" banner will make everyone who walks through your door feel warm and fuzzy.

(For a great tutorial, click here.)

Still have a few valentines you need to check off your list? How about an activity that the kids will enjoy? This sweet idea from "Family Fun" is the ticket:

YOU WILL NEED:
An assortment of bears (we used honey and chocolate teddy grahms and gummy bears)
Plastic bags
Ribbon
Cardstock
Hole punch


Count out your bears:



Put bears into bags. Write out your message (we said: "Bear hugs for "Katie" Love, Evan)
Punch a hole into your cardstock, thread your ribbon through it and tie it around the bag to close.

All done!