Some of our favorite memories from North Carolina were from the 5th Saturday Weenie Roasts that our church would have. It was so much fun to gather ’round an open fire and roast hot dogs (and marshmallows). The kids all played until they couldn’t play anymore, and everyone feasted on the potluck dishes that were brought. It was definitely a time of fellowship that we will cherish forever in our hearts.
We haven’t found anything similar to that here, but I was determined to keep that tradition alive so we would have our own version of 5th Saturdays at home. Sometimes friends and family will join in, but sometimes it is just us, and that’s ok.
An added benefit is that you and your kiddos will get comfortable cooking on an open fire, and that could come in handy during an emergency or power outage!
Here is an example of what we might have on a 5th Saturday Meal:
5th Saturday Meal
Weenie Roast or cookout on fire pit
Hot dogs roasted over fire w/ all the fixin’s
Potato Salad or Chips
This may or may not be a tradition that you want to start, but it does show that traditions and memory-making doesn’t have to be complicated or cost a fortune! Let us know about your favorite family traditions in the comments.
Do the best you can with what you have!
God Bless!
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