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52 Weeks of Books: Week 3 - Love, Ruby Valentine

There are so many Valentine books out there but my favorite to read for this holiday is Love, Ruby Valentine by Laurie Friedman!

I bet you can't guess what Ruby's favorite time of the year is! Yep, Valentine's Day. This is a sweet and silly story about a little girl who spends all this time preparing the most special Valentine cards and treats for her friends only to sleep through the Holiday. And even though the main character is a girl, the charm and humor is not lost on the boys. If you are going to read this book aloud, funny voices are a must! Enjoy.

Manly Valentine: Black Bean Taco Dip and Sports Center

My husband and I rarely celebrate Valentines Day. I think it's more for those dating couples still trying to impress each other. But I suppose it doesn't hurt to show a little extra love every now and then. My hubby, however, wants nothing to do with all that sappy lovey dovey stuff. Luckily I  know the way to his heart is through his stomach and Sports Center.

So this year J is getting a hot yummy cheesy no fail dip served in a cute heart-shaped dish (for my aesthetic) and some uninterrupted time in front of the sports channel.

Here's what you'll need:

1 8oz pkg cream cheese

1 jar Mrs. Renfroes Black Bean Salsa

2 cups shredded cheddar

Start by plopping the cream cheese into an oven/microwave safe dish and microwaving for 30-45 seconds. Just enough for the cream cheese to be melty enough to spread evenly over the bottom of the dish.

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Sadly this time I did not have my jar of Mrs. Renfroes, so I substituted 1 can of drained black beans and plain salsa. It's still very good but just not the same.

 

Cover with the cheese and put in oven at 350 until melty, about 20  minutes. Serve with tortilla chips and warm your special guy's heart.

ENJOY!