30 Days of Valentine’s Fun: Red Velvet Valentine’s Brownies

This is a truly delicious dessert that is perfect for Valentine’s Day.  The picture alone makes me drool!  I can’t wait to try it out.  Thanks to Tara at Smells Like Home for the recipe!

Here’s what you need to make it:

For the brownies:
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 oz red food coloring (or a scant 2 tbsp)
2 tsp pure vanilla extract, divided
1/2 cup (8 tbsp) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt

For the white chocolate buttercream frosting:
1/2 cup (8 tbsp) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
4 oz good-quality white chocolate (not chips), melted – I recommend Callebaut
1 – 2 tbsp heavy cream

Here’s how to make it -> Red Velvet Valentine’s Brownie Tutorial

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FREE Weekend Family Fun and Activities!

If you’re looking for ideas about things that you can do with your family this weekend that won’t bust your budget, check out this list of FREE weekend family fun and activities thanks to Keeping Cents!

AC Moore 

Saturday 2/4 from 1-3pm, Nicole Crafts Tri-Bead Valentine Heart Make & Take.

Sunday 2/5 from 1-3pm, Make ‘n Mold Candy Making Demonstration: Conversation Heart Candies.

Sunday 2/12 from 1-3pm, Make ‘n Mold Candy Making Demonstration: Marbled Heart Pops.

Babies “R” Us –

Saturday 2/11 from Noon-3pm, Love Grow Nurture: Learn why NurturMe is a healthy choice for infants and toddlers. Made from quick-dried fruits and veggies, this baby food is certified organic and gluten-free. Sponsored by NurturMe.

Bank of America –

Saturday 2/4 & Sunday 2/5, Free Museums On Us days for Bank of America cardholders! There are over 100 participating Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, and Botanical Gardens across the US.

Barnes & Noble – Check your local store for events.

Saturday 2/11 at 11am, Special Storytime featuring Plant a Kiss.

Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store’s Facebook page for events, classes, workshops, sales and outdoor tips for your area.

FREE Boat Show: family activities, savings and seminars. For dates, times and pro schedules select your local store here.

Disney Store –

Saturday 2/11 from 10:30am-1pm, Kids create a unique Valentine’s Day card.

Lakeshore Learning 

Saturday 2/4 from 11am-3pm, Kids Design-Your-Own Notebook. (Free Event)

Saturday 2/11 from 11am-3pm, Kids make a heart-shaped Valentine mailbox. (Free Event)

LEGO Stores –

Tuesday 2/7 at 5pm, Free Lego Monthly Mini Model Build: Hockey Player! Quantities are limited to approximately 250 per store.

Lowes Build and Grow –

Saturday 2/11 from 10am-Noon, Kids build a Valentine Card Creator! Be sure to sign up for this free event here.

Michaels –

Saturday 2/4 from 3-5pm, Free Make-It Take-It: The Vow Valentine’s Day Card Event. (Adults Only)

Sunday 2/5 from 1-2pm, Valentine’s Day Foam Mailbox: Make-It Take-It with purchase of foam or white craft mailbox.

Sunday 2/5 from 2-3pm,  Free Make-It Take-It Kid’s Valentine’s Day Card.

Saturday 2/11 from 10am-Noon, Valentine’s Day Memory Book: Make-It Take-It with purchase of paper sack.

Sunday 2/12 from 1-3pm, Valentine’s Day Gift Workshop: Make-It Take-It with purchase of Wood Curly-Q Letter or Frame.

Pottery Barn

Sunday 2/5 & 3/4 at 10am, How to Accessorize Your Home. RSVP.

Pottery Barn Kids – Tuesday’s from 11-11:30am, Story Time.

Saturday 2/11 at 3pm & 4pm, Valentine’s Day Doll Tea Party: get dressed up and bring your doll or teddy in for refreshments, stories and crafts. RSVP required.

Tuesday 2/14 at 11am, Valentine’s Day Story Time.

Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

Toys “R” Us –

Saturday 2/4 from 12-2pm, LEGO Friends Launch n’ Build: Check out the brand new building craze and build a lemonade stand to add to any LEGO Friends set! Plus, the LEGO Group will donate $1 for each stand built to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to support the fight against childhood cancer.

The Home Depot – See Adult Weekly workshops here.

Saturday 2/4 from 9am-12pm, Kids build a Valentine’s Keepsake Box. (Free Event)

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.

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