Nordstrom Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas #nordstromstyling

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Nordstrom offers a wide array of Valentine’s Day gifts suitable for men and women.

Here is my top 10 gift suggestions for each:

Top 10 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Men:

1. Adidas Gazelle Indoor Sneakers

A stylish and versatile sneaker choice for everyday wear.

2. Yves Saint Laurent Y Eau de Parfum

A sophisticated fragrance with notes of citrus and sage.

3. Ray-Ban Highstreet Round Sunglasses

Classic sunglasses that complement various styles.

4. Cole Haan GrandPro Topspin Sneakers

Comfortable and sleek sneakers suitable for multiple occasions.

5. Hydro Flask Water Bottle

A durable and insulated bottle for hydration on the go.

6. Polo Ralph Lauren V-Neck Undershirts

High-quality undershirts for everyday comfort.

7. Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Face Wash

An invigorating cleanser to refresh the skin.

8. UGG Robinson Robe

A cozy robe for relaxation.

9. Crowley Radio C8 Turntable

A modern turntable for vinyl enthusiasts.

10. ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS Knife Block Set

A premium knife set for culinary endeavors.

Top 10 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Women:

1. Tory Burch Romy Pebble Leather Bucket Bag

A chic and functional accessory for daily use.

2. Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Robe

A luxurious robe offering ultimate comfort.

3. Dior Lip Glow Oil

A nourishing lip oil that provides a natural glow.

4. Skims Fits Everybody Lace Scoop Bralette

A comfortable and stylish undergarment.

5. Kate Spade Monroe Bracelet Watch

A timeless piece that adds elegance to any outfit.

6. Ilia Beauty Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

A skincare and makeup hybrid for a radiant complexion.

7. JeW Pei Gabbi Ruched Faux Leather Hobo Bag

A trendy bag made from sustainable materials.

8. Ugg Women’s Classic Ultra Mini Boots

Cozy and fashionable boots for casual wear.

9. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer

A hydrating cream that enhances skin’s appearance.

10. Coach Shoulder Bag

A playful yet sophisticated accessory.

Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Recipe

I am not a vegan but I do enjoy trying different styles of cooking and trying new ways to eat delicious food. Last month my son and I had a "lets eat cake" kinda day to celebrate it just being a generally awesome day of life. We looked at our ingredients and realized we did not have any eggs or butter on hand. We did have olive oil and coco powder. I went on a Google mission to see what recipes I could come up with to make my own spin on Vegan Chocolate Cake.

I found a great recipe on Veg Recipes of India and gave it my own flare adding the peanut butter powder and using olive oil. Dassana explains the key to the eggless cake is the way the acidity of lemon juice interacts with the baking soda. I used white vinegar because I did not have lemon juice, her recipe is very adaptable.

Stir all dry ingredients together in one bowl.

In a separate bowl from dry ingredients dissolve the sugar in cold water before adding the olive oil, vinegar and vanilla. It is important to the finished cake that you dissolve the sugar completely.

Mix your favorite brand of powdered peanut butter with water for 1/4 cup of peanut butter.

Mix the dry and wet ingredients together excluding the peanut butter. I decided to make one cake just chocolate and the other with the peanut butter. I added the peanut butter to only one pan by putting it on top of the batter and swirling with a spoon.

Drizzle with chocolate sauce on top and enjoy!

This cake was a huge hit for my co-workers and family. It is moist and delicious! 

You can find the complete recipe with ingredient list and instructions at Eggless Chocolate Cake by Dassana

Valentine's Day Treats: Chocolate Cupcakes with Whipped Peanut Butter Frosting #valentinesday #cupcakes #recipes

~Post by Patricia

One of my very favorite food combinations is chocolate and peanut butter. I love it so much but wanted something more that just my favorite candy to enjoy.

Cupcakes are always welcomed by friends and family, so these were the perfect answer to a quick dessert, and also satisfied my chocolate and peanut butter craving.

The peanut butter frosting on these cupcakes is made with cream cheese, a frosting that I enjoy making and my family really loves.

The chocolate cupcakes is an easy recipe, and I always think homemade tastes so much better than boxed mix.

And if you keep the baking essentials well stocked in your pantry, you can be ready to bake so many yummy treats as a moments notice.

I made these cupcakes just for fun to have for dessert. My family loved them, and this recipe is definitely a keeper.


Recipe for Chocolate Cupcakes with Whipped Peanut Butter Frosting

Ingredients for cupcakes:

1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk

Directions for cupcakes:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake tin with paper liners.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Beat well. Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 full.
Bake in preheated oven 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.

Ingredients for frosting:

1/2 cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped

Directions for frosting:

With an electric mixer on low speed, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and confectioners' sugar in a bowl until smooth, about 2 minutes.
With a small spatula, frost cupcakes and sprinkle with peanuts.

Makes 18 cupcakes.

Easy Valentine's Day Cookies

Valentine's Day will be here before we know it, so I wanted to find some fun and easy cookie recipes. My family and I love celebrating the day with the kids, and themed treats are a big part of it.

I remember when I was young and Valentine's Day always seemed to me to be about romantic love. And of course romantic love is wonderful, but I really like how it has become more of a day about all kinds of love. No one is left out and everyone is made to feel special. That's the best kind of day for sure!

These cookies are some of the easiest I've ever made, and they taste so good. They are actually sort of like a cookie and donut combination. They are soft in the inside, and the glaze gives them a perfect sweetness.

This recipe makes 18 cookies but can easily be doubled. My granddaughter wants us to make them for her preschool Valentine's Day party, and I think that's a great idea!

Do make sure that the glaze is completely dry before you take them off the rack so that the sprinkles are set.

Recipe for Easy Valentine's Day Cookies

Ingredients:

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

For Glaze:

1 1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons milk

sprinkles of choice for decoration

Directions:

 Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the butter, granulated sugar, vanilla, and eggs until blended. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt and mix until just combined.

With floured hands, roll rounded tablespoons of the dough into balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart. Bake until puffed and the bottoms are pale golden, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, and 4 tablespoons milk.

Dip the top of each cookie into the glaze and set on rack, sprinkle on decoration. Let cookies set until glaze is dry, about 20 minutes.

Makes 18 cookies.

Another great thing about this recipe besides it's great taste is how easily it can adapt to any holiday or season. Just change the color of the glaze with food coloring, and the sprinkles to match the occasion.

Ultimate Valentine's Day Round-Up

Love is in the air! Valentine's Day is around the corner and the Social Fabric Community has put together the Ultimate Valentine's Day Round-Up to help you prepare for the season of love. From tutorials to crafts to delicious recipes, we have something for everyone. We dare you not to fall in love with these ideas!

Craft/DIY/Tutorial:

Friendly Valentine Candy Jar - Creative Ramblings
Valentine Felt Envelopes - Good Morning Loretta
Valentine's Day Candy Filled Mason Jar - Savvy Saving Couple
Valentine's Day Love Bug Craft - Maryland Momma's Rambles
Last-Minute Quick, Cute Cut-Out Cards - Our Daily Craft
DIY Heart Shaped Massage Bars - Thriftanista in the City 
Valentine Memo Chalkboard - Southern Couture 
Valentine's Day Chalkboard Decoration - Pretty in Pigment
Flower Vase Craft - Polka Dotted Blue Jay 
No-Sew Ribbon Embellished Cocktail Napkins -  Atta Girl Says
Macaroni Art Lace Hearts - ABCs and Garden Peas
Cupid's Arrow Valentine's Day Favors - Home. Made. Interest.
Hand Lettered Valentine Notecards - One Artsy Mama
Instagram Magnetic Bookmarks - Happy Go Lucky Blog
Birdseed Heart Valentines - Made with Happy
Valentine's Day Burlap Wreath - The Farm Girl Gabs
Cute Flower Valentines for Kids - Love, Jaime
DIY Valentine Flower Corsage - Suburban Wife, City Life 
DIY Valentine's Snowglobes - Woods of Bell Trees
Valentine Envelop Chair Backers - 2Paws Designs
Reversible Valentine's Day/St. Patrick's Day Banner - Fearlessly Creative Mammas
Mini Bubblegum Machine Valentines - Bubbly Nature Creations
DIY Button Heart Picture Collage - Our Piece of Earth
Kids' Valentine's Day Gift with FREE Printable - A Cowboy's Life
 Easy Mesh and Ribbon Valentine's Day Wreath - My Pinterventures 
Snickerdoodle Sugar Scrub Recipe - Sunny Sweet Days
Valentine's Day Verse on Burlap - Life with Captain Fussybuckets
12 Days of Romance Scavenger Hunt - The Mama Zone
Candy Kiss Ring - So TIPical Me
Valentine's Day Hand Print Craft - As Cute as a Bug's Ear
How to Make a Valentine's Day Ribbon Banner - Aprons and Stilletos
Date Night with a Romantic Treasure Hunt - The TipToe Fairy
Chalkboard Gift Box - Organized Island
Easy Valentines Felt Pillow Cover - Creative Southern Home
Polar Fleece Ruffle Heart Wreath - Joy's Life
Making A Valentine's Day Rag Wreath with Fabric Scraps - Third Stop on the Right
Washi Tape Bubble Valentines - Moneywise Moms
Homemade Candles in 5 Easy Steps - Lemon Peony
DIY Felt Ornaments for Valentine's Day - 3 Little Greenwoods
Butterfly Valentine's Day Craft - Sarah in the Suburbs
Epsom Salt DIY Valentine Candles - A Day in the Motherhood
I "DOVE" You Printable with Candy - Newlywed Survival 
Rainbow Heart PomPom Garland - Cupcake Wishes & Birthday Wishes
Valentine's Day Printed Burlap Subway - Occasionally Crafty
Pom Pom Cupcakes Valentine Craft - Cute as a Fox
Valentine's Wooden Door Hanger - We Got the Funk 
Hearts Aplenty: Valentine's Day DIY Decor - Woman in Real Life
Love Letters Simple Valentine's Day Craft - Craving Some Creativity 
Valentine's Day Coffee Cup Sleeve - Craving Cynchronicity 
How to Make a Great Loves Print - My Sweet Sanity
Cross Stitch Heart Pillow - Cutesy Crafts
Free Valentine's Day Cards Kids Can Make - Happy and Blessed Home

 Recipe:

Valentine Cupcakes - Home Maid Simple 
Valentine's Day Cakes - Charleston Crafted
Red Velvet Pudding Cups - Mostly Homemade Mom
Blood Orange Panna Cotta - Mooshu Jenne
Candy Cane Chocolate Hearts - Drugstore Divas
Cranberry Bliss Bars - Swanky Recipes
Valentine Rice Crispy Treats - Midwestern Moms
Chocolate Valentine Sandies - Cindy's Recipes and Writings
M&M’s® Red Velvet Brownies - Julie is Coco and Cocoa
Nutella Filled Conversation Hearts - A Million Moments
Conversation Hearts Martini - JVKOM Chronicles
Valentine's Day S'mores Dip - Our Mini Family
M&M’s® Red Velvet Blondies - The NYC Talon
Valentine's Day Cheesecake Brownies - West of the Loop
Red Velvet Cheesecakes - Houseful of Nicholes
Chocolate Kiss Valentine's Day Cookies - Moscato Mom
Chocolate and Candy Valentine Popcorn - Made by a Princess
Easy Valentine's Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies - Janine Huldie
Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe - Scrappy Geek
Coeur a la Creme with Raspberry Sauce - Graceful Order
Love Dipped Wafers - Sparkles to Sprinkles
Valentine's Day Bento Lunch - Diana Rambles
"Blackened" Seafood Medley for a Low-Calorie Valentine's Dinner - Broken TeePee
Sweet Salty Fudge - Foody Schmoody Blog
Valentine's Day Covered Pretzels - Texas Type A Mom
Valentine's Popcorn - Mommy's Bundle
The Easiest Valentine's Day Fudge Recipe - Young at Heart Mommy
Valentine's Day Butter Cookies - Ilona's Passion
Valentine's Day Blondies - Saving You Dinero
Super Healthy Pomegranate-Cranberry-Almond Smoothie - Easy Cooking with Molly 
Brownie Cut-outs - Tramplingrose
Puppy Valentine's Day Cookies - Staying Close to Home
Valentine OREO Brownie Bar Recipe - As Mom Sees It
Strawberry-Vanilla Ice Cream Pie - Johanny's Kitchen
Strawberry Filled Chocolate Cake - Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
Chocolate Raspberry Truffles - Food Lovin Family
Honey Bee My Valentine Cakes - I Don't Have Time for That
Red Velvet Valentine's Day Parfaits - Living a Sunshine Life
Homemade Strawberry Syrup - Day by Day in Our World
Cranberry Hootycreek Cookies - Momma DJane
Red Velvet Donuts - Frugal Family Tree
Strawberry Mocha Granola - Strength & Sunshine
Red Velvet Mini Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting - Tales of a Ranting Ginger
Chocolate Shot Glasses - The Bewitchin' Kitchen
Chocolate Pretzel Kisses - Just 2 Sisters
Valentine's Candy Bark - Life with the Crust cut off
Chocolate Kiss Shooter! - Housewives of Frederick County
Super Simple Valentine's Day Candy Hearts - My Real Food Family
Easy Strawberry Crinkle Cookies - Meatloaf & Melodrama
3 Ingredient Strawberry Brownies - Fun Things to Do in Central Mass
Nutella Baked Brie - Basil and Bubbly 
Easy Cupid Crinkles - Creative Southern Home
Valentine's Day Edible Tic Tac Toe Game - A Frugal Friend
Valentine's Day Ombre Sweet Treat - Tastefully Frugal 
Party How to Throw a Budget Friendly Valentine's Day Party - Amber Nicole Blogs
Valentine's Day Party for Tweens - Soiree Event Design
Love is in the Air Valentine Table - Not Just a Mommy
Valentine's Day Tea Party - The Peanuts Gang

 Printables:

Easy Valentine's Printables - I am the Maven®
Printable Valentine's Day Lunch Box Notes and Coupons - Gluesticks Blog
"I Love You Like" Valentine's Free Printable - C'mon Get Crafty
4 Free Valentine's Day Coloring Pages - Saving More than Me
Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt Clues - Mom on the Side
Valentine Gift for Kids {Free Printable} - Fun on a Dime
Crayon Valentines Printable - Mom's Messy Miracles
Tic Tac Toe XOXO Valentine with Free Printable - Housewife Eclectic
Valentine's Day Activities for Kids - Simple Living Mama
 2 Free Printable Valentines (Owls) - Altamonte Family
 Love is in the Air Valentine Card - Making of a Mom
 Matchstick Valentine Free Printable - Frenchie
 Valentine's Day Lunch Box Notes & Jokes - Coupons are Great
 I "Wheelie" Like You Car Valentine Printable - Artsy Momma

 Round-Up:

Valentine's Day Guide - The Ranting Latina! 
24 Frugal Valentine's Ideas - Real: The Kitchen and Beyond
7 Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day - Downshifting PRO
5 Perfect Valentine's Day Gifts for Bloggers - That Chic Mom
Top 5 Romantic Restaurants to Eat at in East Greenwhich, Rhode Island - Mama Luvs Books
Other War Room Movie Night - A Beautiful Exchange
Pairing Chocolate with Wine & Spirits - In Good Taste
Valentine's Day Make-up Tutorial - Glam Hungry Mom 
Valentine's Day Dinner at Home - Natasha Byrd

Can you feel the love tonight with all these great Valentine's Day inspired activities?

Valentine's Day Sprinkled Sugar Cookies

 

I know Valentine's Day is still a few weeks away, but time just seems to speed by these days. I love making treats for my family and friends for this holiday, and I believe it's a day to celebrate all kinds of love, not just the romantic kind.

 I have made a lot of sugar cookies that weren't all I'd hoped they would be, but this is the best recipe I've ever used. The cookies are moist and delicious, and very easy to make.

 My grandchildren loved them and I had such a good time making them. And of course, you can use different kinds of sprinkles for different holidays, they will all look great on this cookie.

 

Recipe for Sprinkled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large or extra-large egg at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 2/3 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sprinkles

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, and using an electric hand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg and vanilla until well blended. Add flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cream of tartar, and mix until it forms a dough.
Reserve 3 tablespoons of sprinkles, and fold the rest into the dough. On a cookie sheet lined with foil, place heaping teaspoons of dough, spacing evenly.
Press down on dough just enough to get a flat surface. Sprinkle with reserved sprinkles.
Bake in preheated oven 8-10 minutes. Let cookies cool on cookie sheet before removing.

Makes 18 cookies.

Enjoy!!

 

I originally published this last year, but since it's such a great recipe, I wanted to share it again. 

Celebrate Friends and Family This Valentine's Day With Red Velvet Donuts

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I know Valentine's Day is usually thought of as a time for romantic love, but I think everyone should have the chance to be included in the day. I remember when my five kids were growing up, it was always so exciting for them when they received their Valentines and treats at school.

Times haven't changed much, and I get to see that same giddiness and excitement as my grandkids share Valentine's Day with their friends at school and in the neighborhood. And since I'm a grandmother who likes to bake, it's the perfect day for me to bake treats for my family and friends to show I love them.

I've been a red velvet fan for many years, and so I thought that Red Velvet Donuts topped with
M&M's® Red Velvet chocolate candies would be a delicious treat to share. M&M's®  has been a part of every holiday for as long as I can remember, and I love how they now make so many great flavors for the seasons and holidays.

I have a lot of fun doing little things for my grandchildren. I have four, three boys and one girl, and they get a kick out of me making them treats and giving them little presents on Valentine's Day.

Besides buying them Valentines, I'll be putting together a bag of treats, including the M&M's® Red Velvet flavored candies. Have you tried these?? Oh my, they are so good, and really do taste like red velvet.

I used to think that the only way to make a good donut was to fry them in hot oil. That all changed when I bought a donut pan and can now make a batch whenever I want to. It's so easy!!

Our next-door neighbors are a wonderful older couple whose children live far away and rarely seem to visit. I'm blessed to have my children all around me, and I can't even imagine how lonely this couple must feel.

During the holidays I started sending over food and desserts, and they were so very thankful for the attention. So on Valentine's Day morning, I'm going to whip up a batch of these Red Velvet Donuts and take them over. I don't know who it will make happier, me or them.

If you've never made a red velvet batter before, it can be a little startling. It really is red to start out, and the amount of food coloring you put in can make a difference.

This is an easy batter to put together that includes buttermilk. This recipe makes about ten donuts, but you can easily double it if you are making donuts for a large amount of people.

After the donuts have baked and cooled, dip them in a powdered sugar glaze. I like to dip them twice since the glaze can be a little transparent. This can be a bit of a messy job, so make sure you have something underneath the cooling rack to catch the glaze drips.

These are such a great color, and I love that red velvet taste. Yum!!

Sprinkling the tops of the donuts with the crushed red velvet M&M's®  makes these donuts taste fabulous. Being such a red velvet fan, I've tasted a lot of it, and let me tell you, this combo is terrific!

I think I'll be heading back to Walmart to pick up a few more bags just so I can make these donuts all through the year, and not just for Valentine's Day.

I crushed up the M&M's®  with my rolling pin, but you could do it in the food processor if you like.

Recipe for Valentine's Day Red Velvet Donuts

Ingredients: 

1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup granulated sugar + 2 tablespoons
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup buttermilk + 1 tablespoon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon red food coloring (or more if needed)
1 cup of crushed red velvet flavored M&M's®

For glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
5-6 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa, sugar, salt and baking powder, then mix with a spoon. Add in buttermilk and egg, mixing to combine. Stir in butter. In a small bowl, mix baking soda and vinegar together, then add in vanilla. Add the mixture to the doughnut batter, then stir in red food coloring. Using a pastry bag or spoon  fill each doughnut mold 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 7-8 minutes, thne let cool for 5 minutes before removing. Transfer to wire rack. Dip each donut into glaze, and sprinkle with crushed candy.
To make the glaze, in a medium bowl, stir together all ingredients until smooth, add another tablespoon of milk as needed.

You can find M&M's® Red Velvet flavor at your local Walmart. These are a special Valentine's Day variety, so be sure to pick some up soon so that you don't miss out.

Valentine's Day isn't just for couples, but it's a chance to show friends and family that every kind of love should be celebrated.

Do you have fun and favorite ways that you celebrate Valentine's Day? Maybe a special recipe or a sweet tradition? Leave me a comment and share it with me. I would love to know.