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Making Memories: 5th Saturday Weenie Roast Tradition

Published on October 1, 2025January 16, 2026 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog15 Comments

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!

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10 Delicious Pumpkin Recipes to Try This Fall

Published on September 27, 2025September 16, 2025 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog4 Comments

Did you know that pumpkins are actually fruits? Well, we like them either way but here are some of our favorite recipes!

Here are our Favorite Pumpkin Recipes:

Luscious Four-Layer Pumpkin Cake
Pumpkin cinnamon rolls
Pumpkin Honey Pancakes
Pumpkin Roll
Pumpkin Muffins
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin Pie
Crockpot Pumpkin Butter
Sourdough Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Butternut Squash Medley – ok, not pumpkin but this is so GOOD!

What is your favorite Fall recipe? Let me know and include a link in the comments below!

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Making Memories: Rustic Backyard Garden Wedding Menu

Published on September 25, 2025October 21, 2026 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog3 Comments

Oh my goodness, Y’all! I just realized that I never posted the wedding menu from last year… and here we are almost a year later! Thank goodness for my Holiday Planner… I’ve got my notes 🙂 Thankfully, some of the family and friends did offer to bring some of the food… that helped a lot.

Most of the recipes were able to be made in advance, so we spent the two days before the wedding getting all the food prepped. It was a lot of work, but we had a lot of family come to help, and many hands make light work, and God enabled us with the spirit of determination to get it done!

In my defense, I believe that I was waiting so I could post some of the photos, but sadly the photos were lost so we never got the ones we were waiting on… if you want to see what we have you can check out this post:

Wedding prep to Hurricane prep

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My Kids Surprised Me With Their Knife Skills!

Published on September 23, 2025September 18, 2025 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

I used to think letting my kids near sharp knives was a recipe for disaster. Turns out, it’s the exact opposite.

When kids learn real knife skills, they actually become safer in the kitchen. They gain confidence, take ownership of meals, and (bonus!) start helping with dinner instead of just asking when it’s ready.

That’s exactly what this free knife skills class for kids delivers: practical instruction, real safety techniques, and fun activities that make kids excited to cook. My kids surprised me and so will yours!

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Special Holiday Meals: A Hobbit Inspired Menu w/printable menu

Published on September 18, 2025September 28, 2025 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog7 Comments

My family loves the Hobbit books and movies, so when I saw that there was an actual ‘Hobbit Day’ on September 22nd, I had to make a note of it on our Fall Perpetual Meal Plan. Last year, we were in the middle of wedding prep, followed by hurricane prep, so it kind of got forgotten about. This year, my kiddos have not let me forget!

We worked together to make a menu so that we can celebrate… we might even watch the movies, if we can! We might also enjoy our Elevenses outdoors under our garden arches… so many ideas. Our kids love reading and we love to encourage them so this is a cute way to keep that spark ALIVE!