making valentines + where to dine this year

i don't care how old i get, making valentines is still something i love doing.  my friend annie, who throws some of the most epic par-tays around, hosted a rock-star valentine-making-party.   everything you could want for the kiddos and their parents (who will never grow up) was on-hand.

have your kiddos made their valentines yet?  you can find details for making these and other adorable designs on her pinterest page and choose a favorite - or several favorites.  we made at least one of each, but really kind of went ape sh*t over these:

so cute right?  but don't think the fun stopped there.  she also set up a sugar cookie corner for decorating the perfect treats...

some people think of everything!  and okay - this will be totally cheesy to say - but we were totally in love with this deliciously darling way to get decked out for valentines day!

what are you planning to do with/for your sweeties this year?  we like to keep it simple and just go out to eat somewhere local and family-friendly.  then, we come home and get down to business - making fondue.

here is our list of favorite local picks for family-friendly dining this v-day:

eden alley  |  blue koi  | blue grotto  |  LuLu's   |  pizzabella |  spin pizza - (where we went last year + they are currently advertising a pretty sweet v-day deal)

what do you do for v-day?  homemade cards or store bought?  go out or stay in?

drink (& eat) with us: zocalo mexican cuisine & tequileria

this is a sangarita.  and today is friday.  and you are about to fall in love.

as my good friend donna summer would say:

She works hard for the money
So hard for it honey
She works hard for the money
So you better treat her right
Nine a.m. on the hour hand
And she's waiting for the bell
And she's looking real pretty
Just waiting for her clientele


we became her "clientele" over the summer and let me tell you, she might be the best little margarita around, trust.  chambord + sangria + margarita = love.

you can find her working hard at zocalo on the country club plaza in kansas city, and during happy hour, you can find her on sale.  plus another dollar off for the ladies.  holla!

of course, there is an extensive menu of mexican dishes and accompanying cocktails that you'll also find and really enjoy i am quite sure...

the salsa trio is a perfect partner to get things started.

 maybe you'll opt for the lobster tacos?

or the enchilada sampler, perhaps...

then you'll need the habanero polenta... 

and then a side of seasonal veggies... 

for my vegetarian friends, the portabello tacos with goat cheese are a win...

but don't forget about dessert... 

ps:  how much do you love these repurposed Patrón bottles as water pitchers?  

when dinner is done, you know you'll need another round of the tastiest margaritas you've ever had...

because it's friday, you worked hard this week and because you're worth it.  (and if you are reading this sat - thurs, the same applies.  no judgement here.)

check out zocalo in kc soon - we give it two very tipsy and tasty thumbs up.

620 West 48th Street

Kansas City, Missouri 64112

T 816. 756. 5555

E info@zocalokc.com

shout-out to some of the hardest working girls i know...

okay, now hook us up:  where do you go in kc for the best happy hour or margaritas?