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”
We don’t celebrate Lent, but we do know some people who do. I’ve also seen that it is customary to eat soft pretzels on Ash Wednesday too.
It is customary to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and on Fridays through the Lent period.
BREAKFAST
Oatmeal w/fruit
LUNCH
Lentils (no meat) and Grilled Cheese
Tuna Cold Plate
MAIN DISHES
Eggplant Parmesan
Salad or Creamed Spinach
Garlic Breadsticks
DESSERTS
Other Fish Recipes:
Continue reading “Special Holiday Meals: Ash Wednesday/Lent Menu Ideas”
This weather has been wreaking havoc across the country, and our area has not been spared. Florida has been seeing some historic lows, snow, and some areas south of us have even been experiencing colder temps than we’ve had here at our home… CRAZY!!! The winds have also been pretty rough and have caused a bit of damage.
If you are looking for links to the garden products… go to the bottom of the post!
Then the groundhog said that there’ll be six more weeks of winter??? Well, we took care of that groundhog… just kidding, but we did have a good meal to celebrate Groundhog Day.
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