DIY Valentine’s Day Cards For Your Sweetheart

Bella Breakdown It’s very easy for Valentine’s Day to turn into just another Hallmark, commercial event. In reality, this day should be all about love, for friends and family. This year, add a personal touch to your Valentine’s Day cards, and make some by hand, with lots of love. Try one of these adorable, easy DIY cards! Bouquet of Hearts Card Supplies: white construction paper or card stock colored paper markers ribbon glue dots or white glue Instructions: Cut a big pile of hearts from the colored paper. Ours were various shapes and sizes, but small enough to fit...

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Kim K. Is Bringing Back The Kimoji Heart Fragrances

Bella Breakdown KKW Beauty’s Valentine’s Day Kimoji Hearts fragrances were a huge hit last year, and for good reason. Apart from the adorable bottles, the fragrances are oh so sweet and delicious. The original scents, BFF, Bae and Ride or Die, are returning this year. As you might expect, these scents tend to lean toward the sweet and fruity side, with notes of blackberry, vanilla, and jasmine, and sweet finishes like marshmallow. But this year, you’ll also get three new scents to choose from! Kim released Wifey, Baby Girl and Baddie as the three new additions to the signature...

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Two DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts That Will Earn You A Kiss

Bella Breakdown Valentine’s Day can be a very cheesy holiday, and with all the candy and jewelry and cards that stores try to push on us around this time of year, it can make the day feel a lot less genuine. My favorite way to celebrate Valentine’s Day is with some homemade goodies, from a nice homemade meal to a homemade card or DIY gift. Celebrate with your loved ones and give them a thoughtful gift they will truly love! Love Cactus Succulents are all the rage right now, so why not give your loved one a prickly little...

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Chocolate Desserts To #TreatYourself This Valentine’s Day

Bella Breakdown February is for one thing: chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate. It’s the time when you can set aside your New Year’s resolutions for a few days, and indulge in some sweet treats. Whether you’re making something special to share with your SO, or want to have your girls over for a night of chocolate and wine, these treats are the perfect Valentine’s Day indulgence. Chocolate Spice Truffles 1 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 3/4 pound bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom...

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How To Survive Valentine’s Day If You’re Newly Single

Bella Breakdown Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’ve just gone through a breakup, or are maybe experiencing some time apart from your SO, it can be a difficult holiday to get through on your own. Rather than push it off until the last minute, it’s time to start your V-day prep now, so when the big day rolls around, you’re feeling powerful and inspired. 1. It’s Okay to Mourn Embrace your feelings, don’t push them away. It’s okay to feel sad, lonely, broken, whatever it may be. In fact, you can channel those feelings and...

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