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You can't deny it, even math can be kawaii and huggable. Go hug your favorite mathematician today!

The most recent note from my supervisor about current benefits open enrollment was so adorable it deserves a place of honor in my special heart clip.

Your heart requires safe keeping. Don't want it to get broken, do you?

So much cupcake decorating is based on the notion of piling heaps of stuff on top of the cake, it's refreshing to see someone make use of negative space here, so to speak. A creamy pool of frosting in the middle of the cake is a nice change!

Oh man is there a lot going on here. Those cupcakes alone look light and moist and delightful and then you go and pile on some pretty, fluffy, buttery icing mmmmmmm. And THEN you make little heart cookies and you ice them BUT you use MORE icing to make them all fancy and swirly and amazing. Then you PUT IT ON THE CUPCAKE! I'm so exhausted. I can't eat. I need a nap.

Even donuts can get in on the Valentine trend with their sassy little sprinkles and saucy heart shape. Dunk them in your coffee quick, before it gets cold!

Much love to the curvy girls! I've got curves and I love 'em!

The way to pretty much anyone's heart is through the stomach. Sweeten it up with a simple heart and you've got a lifelong bond.

The first time I ever saw eggs in a basket was in a black and white slapstick comedy from the 40s. I wish I could remember what the movie was. I was watching late at night probably about 12 years ago now and was so inspired by this snack they ate onscreen that I had to make it immediately. It has since become a standby snack that I will eat at any time of day. Nowadays I add Sriracha and maybe some quick sauteed greens and call it lunch. Excuse me, I have to go turn on the stove now.

I'll get tipsy with Hello Kitty any day! Do you think she'd bust out a few juicy secrets about Chococat and Badtz-Maru?

Never underestimate the power of my love for the internet. I'll always love you, you silly series of tubes.

This cake has been waiting patiently to reveal it's true feelings to you. It's so very grateful that you've decided to slice it and learn the truth!

When I was a kid my dad always used to try to get me to eat squash by saying "it's just like candy!" which of course is a lie and irrelevant since I've never had a huge sweet tooth. Also, squash is still nasty, sorry dad!

Now if I had been a pain about fruit, this could have done the trick for sure. I love apples but still, even as an adult I have a hard time eating all the fruit I should. Maybe my husband will carve hearts in them for me.

Here is one instance where you definitely want to share a cupcake with a loved one and not be greedy. Baking magic is the perfect show of affection if you ask me.

Who doesn't love a surprise in their treats? Of course, when that surprise is a happy treat itself, not, like, a worm or something. Finding a heart in your cupcake is like finding a love note. It makes you feel special to know that someone cares enough to make a gesture.