Easy Valentine's Day Breakfast

I can spend hours in the kitchen, preparing a fancy meal, but inevitably it's the easy recipes, like this one, that my kids enjoy the most.  It just goes to show that it doesn't take a lot of work or time to prepare a meal that is filled with love.  These baked ham and Swiss cheese breakfast sandwiches were super easy.  Not wanting to waist the little heart shaped dough I cut out of the center, I sprinkled them with cinnamon and sugar, so everyone had a little sweet treat on their plate.

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Why I love Avocados

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Avocados from Mexico for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Bag of avocados from Mexico

I love avocados because I feel like they are one of those foods that taste so good, I should feel guilty eating them, but I don't.  Fact is my doctor encourages me to eat avocados daily to level out my blood sugar and take in healthy fat, plus they are green, and my kids think that is pretty cool.  There are so many creative ways you can use avocados, for example our  guacamole tree and Grinch from December (pictured below).

 

At I love avocados on Facebook, you can download ringtones, blog badges, wallpaper/screensaver, or send a virtual gift.  I sent my guacamole loving hubby a virtual bag of avocados and love note;)  It was easy to do, the site will walk you through with step by step directions.  It only took a few seconds to send a virtual gift. You can find some wonderful free avocado recipes here at Avocados from Mexico.  You can stay connected and up to date with what's hot with avocados on Twitter @guacgrl. Share your love of avocados by tweeting #iloveavocados.

   

  

Festive Kid Friendly Butternut Squash Ravioli

I wanted to share this quick and easy meal we had a while back.  When I saw this festive Butternut Squash Ravioli at Safeway, I had to grab it.  The kids loved the fun holiday red color, and I loved that they ate some veggies without complaining.  Here is how I served it:

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Avocado Grinch and GuacamoleTree Dip

My son decided he really wanted to enter the cooking contest I shared with you all last week, sponsored by Avocados from Mexico.  Check out that post here for more info on the contest.

We had a lot of fun with our avocados, and came up with a cool holiday inspired guacamole tree and Grinch.  If you would like to try this kid friendly recipe, then check out my son's wonderful 3 minute video below sharing his recipe for the tree. The Grinch is made out of an avocado, (peal for the Grinch's collar), tomato, yellow bell pepper, celery leaves, and black olives. 

 When you watch the recipe video, he would love for you to give him a "like" on YouTube, to help him win.

Thanks and Happy Holidays!

Please  "Like" our video on YouTube!