Love Bite #14: Valentine's Day Recap!! :-)

Hello! Today I want to share with you all what my love and I did for Valentine's Day! During the Valentine's Love Bite's I shared a 3 Course Dinner Recipe and well, I put it into action for my love!

Love Bite #14: Valentine's Day Recap!! :-)

Being that I am a college student and love my bf very much I wanted to show him by cooking a beautiful dinner! I started by shopping for the food. Now I gave you all a price list of $30.00 for the dinner, but I actually paid $22.00!! <$8.00 savings>

My greatest saving was the two Filet Steaks 1 1/2 inches thick for $3.21 from Shoprite!! I marinated the steak in Red Wine for 4 hours, along with a garlic & basil mix, adobo, and then right before I cooked it I patted it down with the salt & pepper like the recipe instructed. ((It only took 10 minutes to cook!)) And Oh My it came out AMAZiNG!!!! My love, LOVED IT!! :-)

The finished product: Filet Mignon w/ Creamy mashed potatoes & sauteed mixed Vegetables. Cooking this meal also opened my eyes to how good "Dill" is in veggies!! Absolutely yummy! :-) We also enjoyed a Ceaser salad with extra cucumbers!!

So during the week I also blogged about 'creating the mood'! So to create the mood, with the tools I had this is what I came up with! A romantic table setting for two, college-dorm style.

He absolutely loved my little set up!! And I was so thrilled..lol. We enjoyed a tasty meal, great conversation and a very good episode of Law & Order:SVU!!  :-D

Valentine's Day couldn't have been sweeter! So how did you spend your Valentine's Day??

With LOVE,

Love Bite #13: Enjoy!

 Love Bite #13: Enjoy!

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day and I am so excited because it is about two people and both are able to share how they feel about the other.

If you are single, you can enjoy Valentine's Day too! Go out with the girls that may not have plans either and enjoy a nice dinner together. Buy yourself something that makes you feel great about yourself. 

Whether you are married, dating, or single you can enjoy Valentine's Day!

With LOVE,

Love Bite #9: Meaning of Roses!

 Today we will continue our love bites that are geared specifically with Valentine's Day with Love Bite #9: Meaning of Roses! Roses are given on Valentine's Day every year, so knowing the meaning is important. Read this post so you pick out the right rose color for your significant other!

Love Bite #9: Meaning of Roses!

 
Red Roses proclaim "I love you." They are the ultimate symbol of romantic love and enduring passion. Valentine's Day has a high demand for red roses, which makes them especially expensive in February. Buy Red Roses Online

Yellow Roses indicate friendship and freedom -- so don't send them if your intentions are romantic and long-lasting. Yellow roses are also appropriate for sending congratulations to newlyweds, graduates, Texans, and new mothers. Buy Yellow Roses Online

Pale Pink Roses connote grace, gentleness, and gratitude. Buy Pale Pink Roses Online

Light Pink Roses A joy to behold, light pink roses express fun and happiness. Buy Light Pink Roses
 
Deep Pink Roses say "Thank you." They have also come to be associated with the fight against breast cancer. Buy Deep Pink Roses Online
 
Lilac Roses indicate the sender has fallen in love at first sight with the recipient and is enchanted. Buy Lilac Roses
 
White Roses pure symbolize truth and innocence. They also send other messages: "I miss you" and "You're heavenly." Buy White Roses Online
 
Peach Roses speak of appreciation and gratitude.Buy Peach Roses Online
 
Coral Roses express one thing with their passionate color: Desire!
 
Orange Roses communicate enthusiasm and desire on the part of the sender. Buy Orange Roses Online
 
Dead Roses Regardless of the original color, dead roses say "It's over" loud and clear. (Try to avoid these this Valentine's Day! :-))
 

COMBINED ROSES

Put two or more colors of roses together, and a new rose meaning arises: Buy Multi-Color Roses

White Roses + Yellow Roses: A symbol of harmony.

Red Roses + Yellow Roses: A message of happiness and celebration.

Red Roses + White Roses: An indication of bonding and harmony.

MORE ROSE SYMBOLISM
While roses are traditionally presented in bouquet form, these are also acceptable:

Single Red Rose: "I love you" (but I'm not going to go broke telling you, can be given with a card!).

Single Rose Any Color: "I thank you" (a sign of appreciation, not gender specific.).

Two Roses Entwined: An engagement or marriage is imminent. (This one is my fav!! :-))

Resource: http://honeymoons.about.com/cs/valentinesday/a/Valentine_Roses.htm

So think of your special someone as you are picking your rose so your sending the right signal. Roses are also great to give to mom, a sister, a single girlfriend, even a co-worker, plus many more options!

With LOVE,

Love Bite #7: Romance!

Since Valentine's Day is 1 week away, I decided today's blog post should be about Romance! Every blog post this week will be about and surrounding Valentine's Day! 

Love Bite #7: Romance!

 What Is Romance?

Thanks to wikipedia this is what we have:

Romance is the pleasurable feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love, romance usually implies an expression of one's love, or one's deep emotional desires to connect with another person.

A few ways to Express your "Romantic Side"!:

Romance can be expressed by either person within the relationship.

*A candle-lit dinner for two.

*Waking up to breakfast in bed.

*A weekend getaway to a nice resort.

*A homemade dinner & dessert after the kids have been put to bed.

There are so many endless and creative ways a couple can be romantic with each other. It can be big or small, but most importantly it should be sentimental towards your significant other. 

With Valentine's Day only a week away, think of a creative way to show our romantic side towards your special person! 

With LOVE,