We can’t catch a break, right? Just as our New Year’s resolutions kick into high gear …

 

and salads and exercise become a regular part of our lives …

 

along comes Valentine’s Day. An occasion marked by chocolates and sweet treats and calorie-filled deliciousness!

 

And there’s no shortage of Valentine’s Day decadence online, with bloggers linking up their amazing Valentine’s Day dessert and drink creations at our Super Saturday Link Party over the past few weeks. Testing our resolve and tempting our palates …

 

Cherry Flavored White Chocolate Hearts from Premeditated Leftovers

 

Mini Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecakes from The First Year Blog

 

Valentine Suckers from Made From Pinterest

 

White Chocolate Mousse with Reisling from Blahnik Baker

 

Vanilla Bean Pound Cake Heart Cupcakes from Simply Suzanne’s At Home

 

Chocolate Cupcake Valentine’s Toppers from Made From Pinterest

 

Red Velvet Biscotti from Kleinworth & Co

 

Valentine’s Cake Pops from Top This Top That

 

Valentine Dessert from Creative and Delicious

 

Homemade Fortune Cookie from Kleinworth & Co

 

Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Fresh Strawberry Sauce from This Silly Girl’s Life

 

Strawberry Mousse from Creative and Delicious

 

Crushed Oreo Peppermint Rice Krispies from The First Year Blog

 

Berry Passionate Lemonade Smoothie from Just Dip It In Chocolate

 

Mini Angel Food Cakes from Simply Suzanne’s At Home

 

Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie from Practical Stewardship

 

Mounds Valentine’s Cupcakes from Cooking in Bliss

 

Valentine’s Day Petit Fours from Say It With Cake

 

Conversation Heart Cupcakes from Crafty Journal

 

Heart Shaped Chocolate Strawberries from Made From Pinterest

Valentine’s Red Velvet Brownies from Kleinworth & Co

 

Raspberry Explosion Layer Cake from Lea’s Cooking

 

Hot Chocolate Martini from The Kitchen is My Playground

 

Valentine Conversation Heart Cheesecakes from Say it With Cake

 

Funny Go Together Cake Pops from Hoopla Palooza

 

So, are you going to resist this sugar-coated holiday? Or are you going to throw in the towel and dig into that box of chocolates …