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Valentine’s Day for me is all about love (of course) but, it is often about having the opportunity to tell my friends that I love them in addition to my husband. I was always a fan of giving out Valentine’s at school. This year I really wanted to focus on self-care and sharing with my friends an opportunity to take some moments out of the day to enjoy some very much needed “me time” with a few friends.

See these party tips on my spot on KATU’s Afternoon Live:

The Valentine’s Spa Day Lunch features a menu of light foods and sweet treats complimented with sparkling wine and cucumber lemon water. It is a perfectly laid back party that includes chatting with friends over a glass of sparkling wine while manicures are drying. If you really want to make this something special, hire a massage therapist or manicurist to come and treat your guests!

Cucumber Sandwiches for Spa Day Lunch - A Well Crafted Party

Sparkling Rose' Jello Hearts - Spa Day Valentine's Lunch with A Well Crafted Party

Spa Day Lunch Menu:

  • Salads served in champagne flutes
  • Heart Shaped Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
  • Strawberry Cake Truffles
  • Sparkling Rose Jello Hearts
  • Sparkling Rose’ served with Strawberry Hearts
  • Cucumber Lemon Water

Valentine's Day Spa Party with Free Printables - A Well Crafted Party

DIY Bath Salts for Spa Day Party - A Well Crafted Party

Valentine’s Spa Day Lunch Activities:

  • DIY Bath Salts (Get your free printable below – Check back soon for tutorial!)
  • Rose Shaped Hand Towels (Check back soon for tutorial!)
  • Manicures/ Pedicures

Spa Day Favors + Free Valentine's Day Printables - A Well Crafted Party Spa Day Favors + Free Valentine's Day Printables - A Well Crafted Party

Valentine’s Spa Day Favor Idea:

  • DIY Manicure Kits with soap, nail polish, and nail kits. Use the free printable tag below.

Free Printables for Valentine’s Spa Day

Valentines Day Spa Invitations - A Well Crafted Party

Click here -> Download a free customizable PDF invitation <- Click here

Directions: Add your information into the text boxes. You can do this using Adobe Acrobat or even do it in the Chrome browser! Print back and front on card stock in full-color. If you are doing on a home printer you may need to adjust your printer settings to line up the front and back artwork. The card is made with a .25 inch bleed which means you have a quarter of an inch to cut into the design. This helps bring the design all the way to the end of the page. Once cut it will fit in an A7 card.

Click here ->Download free Bath Salt tags <- Click here

Directions: Print on card stock in full color. Cut out each circle. Place this circle in between the lid and the ring of a canning jar or punch a hole in it and tie onto a bag.

Click here -> Download free Valentine’s Day Tags <- Click here

Directions: Print on card stock in full color. Cut out each circle, punch a hole into the circle, and attach with ribbon on a gift. Alternatively, print on sticker paper, cut out, and stick to your gift.

Thank you to French Bull for supplying the beautiful platters on which this easy appetizer is being served! Thank you for reading about companies that help support this blog. 

Need a fast and easy appetizer to bring to a holiday party tonight or later this week? These slightly sweet and subtly savory treats are easy to make and perfect for the holiday. Serve alongside champagne for a really decadent treat. Store in the fridge without the gingersnap cookie. Serve on the cookie with a drizzle of honey. The flavors of the gingersnap and apricot really set off the wonderful tangy flavors of the goat cheese.

If you live near a Trader Joes you can pick all of these ingredients up in one stop. However, you are likely to find in most larger grocery stores.

Easy Holiday Appetizer: Goat Cheese, Honey, Apricot, & Almond Balls on Gingersnap Cookies - A Well Crafted Party

Easy Holiday Appetizer: Goat Cheese, Honey, Apricot, & Almond Balls on Gingersnap Cookies - A Well Crafted Party

Ingredients:

  • – 8 oz log of goat cheese
  • – 1/4 cup honey
  • – 1 cup dried apricots
  • – 1/2 cup almonds
  • – Gingersnap cookies

Directions:

  1. Take approximately 1 cup of dried apricots and 1/2 cup of almonds and pulse in a food processor until in small bits.
  2. Mix an 8 oz log of goat cheese with 1/4 cup of honey.
  3. Roll the goat cheese mixture into a ball and then roll in the apricot and almond mixture.
  4. Serve on a gingersnap cookie with a drizzle of honey.

Easy Holiday Appetizer: Goat Cheese, Honey, Apricot, & Almond Balls on Gingersnap Cookies - A Well Crafted Party

 

About French Bull: French Bull’s tableware is known for bright color schemes and beautiful designs. The holiday collection comes packaged with dangling ornaments, gift tags, and are ready for gifting.

This post is sponsored. All opinions and experiences are my own. As with all beauty products, read the ingredients to see if they will work for you. I only share about products I have tried and liked. 

If you are anything like me then you are just now getting around to stuffing your stockings! Before you head out for your last minute shopping (or, hey, open your computer) check out my comprehensive 2016 Well Crafted Holiday Gift Guide!

Read on to check out my suggestions for a holiday stocking stuffed of fun items.

Just Spices makes awesome stocking stuffers - 2016 Holiday Gift Guide (Sponsored) A Well Crafted Party

Just Spices

Spices are one of my favorite types of stocking stuffers. They fit perfectly in the stockings and are often a treat that someone would enjoy but not think to go out and buy themselves.  These spices from Just Spices would be a welcome surprise in any stocking.

Just Spices’ U.S. portfolio offers a diverse selection of spices – including options for sweet breakfasts and savory dinners, blends for meat lovers, vegetarians and omnivores alike. The initial 20 U.S. house blends comprise BBQ Popcorn Seasoning, BBQ Seasoning, Extra Spicy Seasoning, Flavors of Italy Seasoning, Flavors of Mexico Seasoning, Guacamole Seasoning, Hickory Rub, Oat- meal Spice Blend, Pancake Blend, Pizza Seasoning, Pork Rub, Savory Eggs Blend, Seafood Rub, Smoothie Boost, Spicy Garlic Blend, Spicy Popcorn Seasoning, Steak Rub, Sweet Potato Seasoning, Texas BBQ Dip Seasoning, and Vegetable Broth Seasoning.

Want to go beyond the stocking? Check out these fantastic gift sets including the Kitchen Essentials kit and a Just Married Wedding Bundle.

Purchase on www.JustSpices.com.

Helly Hanson Hats for the Stockings - 2016 Gift Guide (Sponsored) A Well Crafted Party

Helly Hanson Business Beanie for Him

Every year I pretty much always include beanies, scarves, and socks for my family’s Christmas. This Helly Hanson Business Beanie for Him is finding its way into the stocking of one lucky guy on my Christmas list. Helly Hanson is known for its great quality weather resistant gear.

Find a Helly Hanson Business Beanie or shop online.

Luxe Towels from Pack Towel - 2016 Gift Guide (sponsored) A Well Crafted Party

Luxe Towel from PackTowl

These new Luxe towel, the most luxurious outdoor towel available, with the same quick-drying packable performance you expect from PackTowl make for great gifts for the outdoor enthusiast in your life. Soft, superabsorbent terry knit looped fabric, inspiring colors and a beautiful striped pattern on one side offer outdoor enthusiasts and travelers a feeling of home wherever adventure leads. Hang loop and zippered storage/organizer pouch included.

The prices are fantastic to boot. Grab a face towel for $12.95, body towel for $29.95, and a beach towel for $44.95. Purchase online.

Urban Market Bags - 2016 Gift Guide (sponsored) A Well Crafted Party

Urban Market Bags

I have SO many reusable bags and I am terrible about actually USING them. Enter these beautiful bags with their sleek carrying case. Urban Market Bags are bright and sleek reusable bags where fashion meets function. These bags fit in the cup holder of any car and are comfortable to carry or sling on one’s shoulder. They’re easy to pack, wash, use and reuse. For busy families, these bags make life simple and colorful. They’re awesome size and beautiful design make for great stocking stuffers.

Urban Market Bags are priced at $30 for a three-bag pack and $40 for a six-bag pack, and are available for purchase at www.urbanmarketbags.com.

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glassybaby Naughty & Nice Candle Holders

Beautiful handblown votive candle holders with the extra benefit of giving a portion of each purchase to great causes.  From their site, “10% from the sale of every glassybaby is donated to the glassybaby white light fund to help people, animals, and the planet heal.” 

As you can see from the photo (and from this snapshot on Instagram) these glass votives glow like none other.

Purchase online or in a glassbaby store near you.

Out of these items what would you like to see in your stocking?