Happy Valentine's Day!

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DIY - Cherry Infused Vodka for Valentine's Day

Hi Babies,

Wondering what to get that special someone that hates flowers, chocolates, stuffed animals and generally the whole commercialized aspect of St. Valentine's Day?  Short answer; get them booze.  Long answer; get them a special type of booze with your own personal spin on it, to prove you put forth some time and effort.

Look no further than infused vodkas, specifically cherry infused vodkas.  It's really simple if you can remember to make ahead of time, to give the vodka time to sit in cherry goodness.  I used Bing cherries for their sweetness, but you could use other fruits as well.  In fact,  Pinterest has a whole trove of infused vodka recipes.

Let's get started!

You will need:
- About 2-3 cups of cherries, washed and pitted
- Vodka ( I used Dripping Springs Vodka)
- Mason Jar
- Ribbon

Step One - wash and pit those cherries.  You may want to be careful because the cherry juice can leave some dark wine-colored stains on light clothing.

Step Two - Add about a cup or a cup and a half of cherries to the mason jar.  You can add more or less depending on the amount of cherry flavor you want to add.  I made two batches, one to give and one to keep, so I divided two cups of cherries between two jars.

Step Three - Add vodka to fill the mason jar, right up to the lip and carefully secure the metal lid to the jar.

Step Four - Add a cute ribbon.  I found this ribbon in the dollar bins at Target.  You can also personalize with a cute labels or stickers.

Yay! You're done.  Now you can store in a cool, dry place for a week and give to your loved one on Valentine's Day.  (I hate calling it V-Day.  I still think of V-Day as in "Victory Day" during WWII.  Don't ask me why, 'cause I have no idea.)

What plans do you have for Valentine's Day?  Drop me a note. I want to know!

Kisses,

Marg

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My Etsy Shop is Open and Free Giveaway!!!!!

Hello a-llo,
I have finally opened my Etsy shop, SugarSkull Industries, where I'm selling a limited number of wreaths for the holidays and occasions like Birthdays, Housewarming, New Hire, Baby Showers, etc.  I gave the shop a subname, SugarSkullIndustries (W)Reef Shop, just to be funny but rest assured I'm only selling handmade wreaths.

Cute for boy's Baby Shower.

This is my Nacho Libre inspired Valentine's Day wreath.

I can do other states as well.

Take a look, take a browse, stay awhile.  Currently I have some Valentine's Day wreaths for sale but expect to see alternative takes on other holidays as well.  I have

I'll be working on a Santa-Fe themed, mini-series of wreaths next.  So check back from time to time.

Oh and let me know if you'd like a free sample wreath to display and get me some business in other parts of the US and Canada!  Just leave a comment explaining what you'd like on your wreath and why.  I'll the pick the one that gets my creative juices flowing the most and privately contact you about a shipping address which I'll send free of charge.

Later my ninjas and wish me luck in the Etsy biz,
Margaret

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Dear Sexy Underwear

In preparation for Valentine’s Day or S.A.D. (Single Awareness Day) I have written a letter to my favorite pair of sexy underwear.  Don’t worry, this is suitable for work.  My sexy underwear is neither racy nor obscene but probably better suited to a mother of four, trying to come to terms with her perceived “ruined” body.   Let’s read on shall we?

Ahem…. *whips on reading glasses* *imagines its James Earl Jones reading this*

Mmm....yes....

Dear Sexy Underwear,

I must congratulate you on this highest accolade.  I knew you were my sexiest pair, black with a bit of lace around the waist band, when I first laid eyes on you.  Shortly after my 30^th birthday party, when my mom slyly handed over a gift bag from Soma Intimates.  Her well-intentioned present to assist me in my laughably non-existent love life.  You were nestled among two seamless, nude-colored everyday bras and multiple pairs of seamless briefs in an array of colors.  I knew you were my sexy pair, because you were black and….well, that’s it really, sorry.

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