6 Valentine Breakfast Ideas

I love Valentine’s Day! An opportunity to show someone how much you love them showering them with special treats and gifts. I like to show my husband everyday of course:) I have always loved making breakfast fun and decorating it with different themes. I remember when I was younger we would make waffles with faces on them with fruit and whip cream. It helped put a smile on your face with your first meal of the day. Valentine’s Day is no exception. There are so many ideas out there from toast to pancakes to milkshakes, these are some of my favorite breakfast ideas. Enjoy!

Hungry happenings conversation toast

This is such an awesome and inovative idea! Who knew  you could remake those classic heart shaped candies.

 

A beautiful mess ricotta pancakes   This blog is so awsome and has SO many great ideas. When I cam across this recipe I knew I just had to share it.Ombre pancakes! I think yes:)    

A beautiful mess pie inspired pop-tarts   Wow DIY pop-tarts! These ladies are so creative. I can't wait to make these.    

Cake merchant Red velvet cake milkshake

Who doesn't like red velvet right? Then make it as a milkshake! Match made in breakfast heaven. 



Skinnytaste Chocolate crepes with strawberries

Crepes! I so want to try this. I love trying new things and this is the next think on my list.

                                                        Cute food for kids eggs and toast

This is such an awesome idea by combining eggs and toast. And the ketchup hearts are so cute.

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DIY Kitchen Chalk Board

I have always wanted a chalkboard for my kitchen to help with meal planning. It is also a great way to add wall art with out being too cheesy with "kitchen decor." As you may have guessed I am a Hobby Lobby junkie! I am ALWAYS there walking the aisles looking for inspiration and deals. I have found many kitchen chalk boards designed specifically for the kitchen but all have thing in common, they are all high priced. Now I am a bargain shopper, I try my best not to spend over $20 on decor. Why? Because I know that I can make it myself for much less.

This DIY project is quick and easy and only cost $6! A tip on shopping at Hobby Lobby is using their 40% off coupon on items that aren't already 50% off. I always check their news letter to see what items are on sale that week to make sure that I buy all my item either at 50% or 40% off.

Materials:

• 17"x 23" chalk board
• 60 piece pack of wood letters
• Acrylic paint
• Paint brush
• Painters tape
• Glue gun
• Glue sticks

Directions: 

First choose what phrase you would like on your chalk board and separate the necessary letters to spell it out. 

Next paint each individual letter making sure that every crevice is covered. Set them aside to dry.

           

Next line the black board with painter tape as close to the frame as possible and paint the wooden frame then set aside to dry.
While the paint is drying put glue stick in gun and plug in to start warming up
Once the paint is dry and glue is hot, begin to glue wooded letter on the edge of the chalk board.
You can place them either on the top or bottom or both like I did.

Now you can write your meals for the day or week. I think we all hate the feeling of not knowing what to make for dinner so this can  help you feel organized and have a plan for your meals.

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Chicken Black Bean and Corn Wrap

 Taco seasoned chicken, black beans, corn, turkey bacon, leafy lettuce wrapped in a spinach veggie tortilla - fabulous!!!

A couple of weeks ago I found myself searching for a quick and easy meal to cook for lunch after church. As I starred at the contents of my fridge a recipe came to mind. My mom has a recipe for chicken, black beans and corn enchiladas with flour tortillas, it is delicious but requires about 30 minutes and I needed my meal prepared in half the time. Why not make it into a wrap! This recipe is husband approved and only 315 calories which is always a plus. You can take out the chicken and bacon and add some avocado and tomato to make it a veggie wrap.

I ate this the next day for lunch over a fresh green salad and a drizzle of ranch dressing. Tastes great reheated.

Chicken Black Bean and Corn Wrap

Servings: 4, Size: 1 wrap, Calories: 315, Carbs: 39, Fat: 12 g, Protein: 18 g, Sugar: 3 g, 

Sodium: 646 mg

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups of cooked chicken, shredded
• 15 oz can of reduced sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup of sweet corn (I used frozen corn)
• 2 tablespoons of taco seasonings
• 4 spinach tortilla wraps
• 1/4 cup of Colby jack cheese 
• 4 leaves of leafy lettuce
• 4 slices of turkey bacon

Directions:

Combine chicken, black beans, corn, and taco seasoning in a bowl and mix together. 

Saute in a sauce pan until warmed up and set aside.

Next warm up your warps on a griddle until lightly toasted.

Now lay your wrap on a plate and add a cup of chicken mixture. Sprinkle some cheese over the chicken and add the bacon and lettuce.

Next fold the ends of the wrap in and roll your wrap like a burrito. Cut and serve with fresh raw carrots and celery and enjoy.

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Cilantro Pesto

Last week I came across a delicious recipe for basil pesto pizza and couldn't wait to make it. I grew up with traditional Mexican foods and fast food. So pesto was something I had never made but knew it was easy to prepare. I didn't have basil on hand but had some wilted cilantro and thought hey why not substitute it for the basil. To my surprise it came out amazing! I've used this a few times since with pizza, chicken and roast. Mm mm it's delicious and diverse, it adds a layer of flavor without over taking the taste of the meal.

Cilantro Pesto

Servings: 16, Size: 1 tbsp, Calories: 38, Carbs: 1, Fat: 4 g, Protein: 1 g, Sugar: 0 g, 

Sodium: 25 mg

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup of cilantro
• 1/4 cup of pine nuts
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 seeded jalapeno
• 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil (evoo)
• juice of half a lime, about 3 tbsp
• a pinch of salt

Directions:

Toast the pine nuts for a couple of minutes in a sauce pan then add to a food processor.

Next add the rest of the ingredients except the olive oil and pulse a few times.

While the the ingredients are being chopped add in your evoo.

After a few seconds push down pesto from the sides and process again for about a minute or until smooth.

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Effortless Chic

 I love simple, feminine black pieces with gold details.  I have been thinking a lot about effortless style, these days.  It is one of my favorite aesthetic.  Not overdone, not fussy; timeless, chic, and classic.  How perfect is this look for a late dinner?  Easy. Effortless.  

The great thing about this outfit is that it can be dressed up like this look or down. All you need is to add a cardigan and converse, or flats, for school or a day out and about. Then you just dress it  up with a gold necklace, bracelet and gold chain strappy heals for a date or dinner with friends. 

      

The strappy heel is really big trend right now. I've seen them worn by celebrities with jeans, simple dresses and even gowns. This shoe elevates an outfit and makes it look chic and trendy.Even women with short height and on the plus side can wear these heeled sandals because the legs appear to be much leaner and thinner than usual.

Styled by: Elizabeth Reyes

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Hat:  Here, Here, Here

Purse: Here, Here, Here


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