How is it possible that it’s almost February?! Where have the months gone? We’ve had such a busy winter already, and it’s only going to get even busier!
On top of the many activities and birthday parties that Avery has on the calender, we also have Dave’s birthday! Oh, and I’ll be heading south for a few days for the runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend (I’m planning to run the 5k and 10k) And then there is this little thing called Valentine’s Day! SO BUSY!!
Since I’ll be gone for “so long” (it’s only 4 and a half days, but it seems like an eternity to me, since it’s the first time I’ve left Avery for more than an overnight) I feel the need to “make it up” to my family. I’ll be missing Dave’s actual birthday, so that means Valentine’s day is even more important this year! I need to find ways to make the day extra special for our little family!
I’ve mentioned before that I LOVE holidays. Love ’em! Every single one of them! I love decorating, festive crafts, and recipes! Valentine’s Day is no exception!
With all the snow we got today, I thought I’d start a bit early, and make some yummy Raspberry White Hot Chocolate to warm us up! Because, what is better than hot chocolate during the biggest snow storm of the year? That’s right, NOTHING! It’s so simple, and kids and adults will love it!
Valentine’s Day Raspberry White Hot Chocolate
- 1 cup Milk
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips or shaved white chocolate
- 1 teaspoon Raspberry Extract
- Red food coloring
- Whipped cream and sprinkles to garnish
- In a small saucepan, stir together milk, white chocolate and raspberry extract. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring until all chocolate is melted. Remove from heat and pour into a mug. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles.
- You can double, triple, even quadruple the recipe to fit your needs!



And asked for more! While I do not condone the dropping of glass milk bottles on the living room floor, I thought this photo capture was pretty funny (and don’t worry, we have a rug, and no glasses were broken!)
Do you have any fun recipe ideas for Valentine’s Day? Leave your link in the comments!

It looks so good! I have to know if Avery turned and walked out of the room after she dropped the milk, it wouldn’t surprise me if she did.
Heather @ Kraus House Mom recently posted…No One Shot A Duck, But Someone Hit the Floor
Haha Heather, sadly, she didn’t (I can picture her doing it as well lol) she dropped it and said “I need more!”Raspberry White Hot Chocolate – Valentine’s Day Recipe
Sarah B recently posted…
That looks amazing and I love how pretty you served it, presentation makes all the difference. I pinned to make for my husband this year!
These look amazing – I am seriously drooling!
THIS LOOKS SO GOOD! Addie will love making this as a weekend treat on Valentine’s Day!
chelley @ aisforadelaide recently posted…Science, Sensory and Snow
wow these look amazing, I’m addicted to hot chocs at the moment, I WAS trying to cut down but I’ve really got to try these!
Take care
Jamie