It’s a bit of a bummer that Valentine’s day no longer includes a school day filled with exchanging special notes and cards, but that doesn’t mean you can’t bring treats to share with your co-workers!
I decorated some paper snack bags with G-rated love notes and added some homemade Rice Krispie treats (drizzled in chocolate) that I made in heart shaped pans.
xoxo
Not in the mood to fight the crowds on Valentine’s Day?
Stay home and prep some of these menus with your honey!
Breakfast Menu:
Valentine’s Cinnamon Rolls
Lunch Menu:
Prosciutto, Brie, Arugula and Fig Jam Sandwich
Radish Hearts with Hummus
Valentine’s Day Heart Cookies
Dinner Menu:
Pomegranate & Goat Cheese Crostini with Balsamic Glaze
Grilled Steaks with Whiskey Butter
Our weekend was a success – lots of mai tais, lots of whale sightings and lots of laughs! We can’t wait to get another “couples trip” on the books! Here are some of the highlights:
We stayed in Kaanapali, Maui and wanted to share our itinerary if you ever are in the area!
Breakfast Spots:
Lunch Spots:
Dinner:
I am finding great pleasure in making up titles that are as corny as possible. Anyway… with Hawaii on the brain, what better way to get into an Aloha mindset than a Mai Tai!?
But not just any Mai Tai – a copycat version of Li Po’s Chinese Mai Tai in San Francisco (as seen on Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations).
Here it goes…
Whaler’s Dark Rum
Castillo Light Rum
Bacardi 151 Rum
Chinese Liqueur (Rose flavored)
Pineapple Juice
Mix to taste and drink up – consume with caution 🙂
Aloha!
So I am beyond excited to take my first couples vacay with two of our favorite people – Erin and Craig! With the great deals on Hawaiian Air we couldn’t resist a weekend jaunt to our favorite place on earth – Maui, and we are so happy to play tour guide to two people who have never been!!!
We have a fun 48 hours planned… but before we get ahead of ourselves… what am I going to wear!?
Read on for my Traveling Rules and Packing List!
Here are some of my Hawaii Travel and Packing Rules:
1. Whether I am on the island for 2 days or 2 weeks I ALWAYS carry on. It is a cardinal sin to wait in that terminal for any period of time when you could be POOLSIDE.
2. Don’t pack heels. They take valuable luggage space and everyone looks stupid trying to balance on the sand in 5 inch heels. Leave them at home and pack some cute strappy sandals instead.
3. Stick with a color palate when you travel – i.e. pick outfits that you can wear the same shoes/sweater with. Last time I only brought turquoise and pink dresses and brought along black sandals and a sweater. Another trip I went with nude sandals, a brown sweater and blue/yellow/pastel colored dresses, etc.
4. For tropical locations don’t bother with a million hair/make-up products. Humidity makes it very hard for your hair/make-up to stay in place for more than 2 minutes once you leave your hotel room, so just go with a chic bun or braid and rock your new tan with a little mascara and lip gloss (look at all the space your saving already in that bag!) PS. don’t forget liquids can only be 3.4 ounces.
5. Don’t forget to pack these essentials: baseball cap, chargers (iPod/camera), reading material (Kindle/magazines), sunscreen, sunglasses (be weary of tan lines or styles that work with the type of hat you will be wearing), rubber bands/bobby pins
What will I be wearing?! Check it out below:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday
Shoes:
Other:
If you can’t tell I go a little overboard in the dress department. When I go on a vacation I like to think as little as possible and that includes when I’m getting dressed. Mahalo for reading!