LydMc

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and if you haven't found a card for your loved one yet, never fear! While the greeting card aisle of your local shopping center may be stripped bare, you can still share the love in style. Remember when you made your own valentine cards out of construction paper and glitter as a kid? Well here's a grown-up take on the handmade Valentine card, complete in the nerdy meme of your choice.  But wait, there's more! Valentine Cards, phase 2: If any of these cards strike your fancy, feel free to share with your special someone!  Happy Valentine's Day, all! <3 For a sweet treat to share with your loved ones, try these  Heart-Shaped Donut Muffins  - yum!

Ring ding ding ding ding ding ding! October is a special time of year for many reasons - autumn colors, pumpkin-flavored everything  and, of course, jack-o-lanterns! Carving your very own pumpkin is a fun and creative task in and of itself, but it doesn't have to end there. Indeed, what about the pumpkin's insides? No need to throw those delicious seeds out, try roasting them for a tasty and healthy snack! Or even better... try making a tasty and slightly less healthy twist on the classic - kettle seeds!  The Great Pumpkin First things first, to make an epic jack-o-lantern and your delicious roasted pumpkin seeds, you need a pumpkin. I chose this 18 pound beauty seen above. After selecting your prize pumpkin, it's time to gather your tools and prepare for battle. I like a classic bluntly serrated pumpkin knife for general carving, a sharper knife for detail work and a pencil for sketching my design. The toothpicks are for later. The pumpkin's maw. A n...