Mini Valentine's Day Doughnuts

I have been wanting to make mini doughnuts for a while now. They are popping up all over Pinterest. Valentine's Day seemed like the perfect excuse to make them. I went crazy looking for a mini doughnut pan but I couldn't find one anywhere and I wouldn't have gotten it on time if I ordered it online. Luckily I found a mini doughnut maker at the grocery store (of all places!). I was a bit skeptical at first about using the mini doughnut maker but I am happy with how they turned out. 

I got a little ambitious and made 3 different kinds of doughnuts: 

plain with vanilla glaze (Icing sugar, milk and vanilla)

chocolate with chocolate glaze 

red velvet with white chocolate glaze (I used the same recipe as the chocolate glaze but with white chocolate instead)

My favourite were the plain ones with the vanilla glaze. The recipe seemed to work best with the doughnut maker. The chocolate ones were very dense and I burned a few of the red velvet (I learned I had to give my doughnut maker a bit of a break).  

I packaged them up with tissue paper in little boxes I got from the dollar store and delivered them. They were a huge hit with everyone! 

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DIY Love Jar

This is a cute and quick way to show someone that you love them. I had everything I needed to make my Love Jar around the house.  I got the idea from Collen Ludovic she has a full tutorial here.

I decorated the outside of my jar with glitter heart stickers that I got from Michael's. I covered the lid with some heart tissue paper I had left over from last year's Valentine's Day. 

I filled my jar with some cute notes, cinnamon hearts and Love Tea #7. I used the tea filters that I had and secured the end with some glitter heard stickers to make them a bit more festive.   

Valentine's Movie

I have a serious love of rom coms.  Trying to narrow down a list of movies for Valentine's was extremely difficult. I am sure I am missing a lot. I tried to give a good mix of romantic, funny and quirky depending on what mood you are in. I Hate Valentine's Day was one of the rare gems I have found on Netflix. It was one of those nights when I wanted to watch something new but I wanted to watch a rom com type movie and usually I have seen most of the decent ones on Netflix. I thought I would include it on the list as its not a blockbuster film but shouldn't be over looked. The boy and I watched The Vow the other night. We went to see it in theatres last valentines day and I liked it but it wasn't my favourite. But watching it again I really liked it. Mean Girls and Easy A are perfect for a girls night in.

What is your go to Valentine's Day movie?

Jaclyn

Links and Life

Walk Off the Earth Concert. A band the boy and I can agree on. They were amazing live. Probably one of the best concerts that I have been too. 

Puppy love. Can't wait for reading week and cuddles with the pups.

Blueberry Cheesecake. The fruit was so fresh and delicious. I also loved how the berries made up part of the crust rather then sitting on top of the cheesecake.

Went for breakfast with the boy. They have some great decor and even more delicious food. Which we totally ate before I got the chance to take a photo...oops.

Snowy drives.

Some Link Love

Canadian National Ballerina's share their love stories and some beautiful pictures. 

A long but interesting article on being gay in figure skating

Some suggestions on getting through Long Distance Relationships 

Glitter Guide's Valentines Day Friendship Brunch 

Of course I am loving David's Tea Valentine's Day gifts. I mean how cute is their tea filled card?

What are you loving this week? Share with me in the comments. 

Jaclyn

Valentine's Inspiration

Top: Necklace. Scarf. Print.
Bottom: Water Bottle. iPhone Case. Sleep Shirt. Wristlet.

Happy Valentines Day

Happy Valentines Day 

Valentines Day Wish List

Shirt. Boxers. Love Charm. Philosophy Grace Gift Set. David's Tea Chocolate box. 

What's on your Valentine's Day Wish List? 

Jaclyn

Valentines Day Date Ideas

 I am a sucker for anything with a theme so it is only natural that I love Valentines Day. I also love St. Patty's Day and Thanksgiving basically any holiday that I get to dress up and bake treats I am all in!
Here are some fun date ideas for you and your special someone: