There are several holidays that revolve around apples, so I have made a list of our favorite recipes here:
Chocolate Chip Applesauce Muffins
There are so many ways to use apples, but they are also a great snack just as they are!
President’s Day is the day set aside to honor George Washington’s birthday. His birthday is February 22nd, but it was voted to move the official holiday to the 3rd Monday in February to create a 3-day weekend. It is better known as President’s Day thanks to retailer sales.
This is a good day to talk about George Washington and our past presidents.
Dinner
Stuffed Mushrooms, Spinach Dip w/Crackers
Corn Pudding, Carrot Souffle, or Butternut Squash Medley
Hoe Cakes w/butter ‘n’ honey
Dessert
Cherry Pie or Cherry Sonker w/ice cream
Or
Chocolate Pie w/Meringue
LOVE is our theme of the month, and we are working on learning ways to show LOVE other than just telling someone that we LOVE them. Our kids have brainstormed some fun and budget-friendly ways to show LOVE for others. We want to learn to create memories without spending a fortune.
Continue reading “LOVE is More Than a Feeling: Showing GOD’s LOVE Through Action”
Did you know that August 19th was set aside to honor the humble spud? February 22nd is also set aside for sweet potatoes.
Continue reading “Special Holiday Meals: National Potato Day and Cook a Sweet Potato Day”
We don’t like to think about the possibility of any emergency, and definitely not one that might last for an extended period of time. With Hurricane season fast approaching, we do need to give it a little thought.
When we first moved here, I was totally unprepared for the two hurricanes that hit us back-to-back. We had not even had a chance to get to the grocery store, but we made it through with what we had. Fortunately, we are a little better prepared for emergencies now, but something could always take us by surprise.
Continue reading “Stocking Your Emergency Pantry”
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