Oh my! I think I’ve finally recovered from my Thanksgiving food coma… have you? I’ve tried to hold off on posting too many new recipes lately because some of you may not even want to think about cooking so soon after Thanksgiving but I just had to share this one. These are so good I could probably eat a whole batch by myself!
A while back I posted our Smushed Taters recipe and that was a hit in our home. Well, at one of the Thanksgiving square dance dinners we attended there was a dish that reminded me of this recipe except that it had been made in the crockpot. Hmmm…. what? Why had I never thought of this? I didn’t get a chance to get the recipe but here is how we made our version last night. Which was another smashing hit when served with Steamed Asparagus and Broiled Parmesan Tilapia!
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We did and we ate so much good food and will be eating some delicious leftovers for a few days. One of the best desserts was the Blackberry Dumplings I made in the crockpot (they can be made in the oven too). This recipe is similar to the Blackberry Pig in a Poke recipe but so much easier!
The caramel sauce and nutmeg are optional but they make it so much better. I think this would go nicely with some vanilla ice cream on the side too! You could also experiment with other fruits/berries as well as maybe changing the soda to Sprite or Mountain Dew. Add in your favorite nuts, raisins, or maybe some white chocolate chips too… whatever you and your family like. Just have fun and enjoy experimenting as I know we do here. Continue reading “Easy As Pie Blackberry Dumplings with Caramel Sauce”→
I know this is a tad bit late but maybe it will be helpful for those of you still trying to find that perfect dessert for your family get together. Below are the 10 desserts that made the cut for our family Thanksgiving Dinner this year:
I’m not sure if all of these will be homemade or store bought as I have quite a bit on my To-Do list already. I know that my oldest daughters will be helping with some of the dishes as well as other guests. Just writing this post has made me HUNGRY!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Want a peek at our Menu? Look below:
I’ve also sent out a ‘draft’ with names beside each dish so everyone remembers who was making what… lol… I’m so forgetful sometimes it really helps. Many of these recipes can be found on our blog as well!
I know that this time of year there are ao many pumpkin-related recipes going around but Pumpkin Pie is a big tradition around here so I wanted to share our recipe. You can put this into a store-bought pie shell or try your hand at a made scratch from pie crust as well.
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Mornings:
We Start every morning off with our prayers and the Pledge of Allegiance. Below is a picture of the prayers that we say and a video of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Not the prettiest example but that’s what we’ve been using for the past few years.
Don’t have a flag? Grab one HEREand print it out to put up somewhere… you could even let the kids make a flag to proudly display. Amazon also has some little ones like this one HERE and HERE.
After this we have our calendar time also where we go over such things as the Days of the Week, the months, and some basic math.
This one came from Lakeshore Learning.
We also like to use this song during our ‘Morning Time’ to help the kids learn the 50 States.
Tip: If you want to go to a certain week/chapter or topic simply push the ‘ctrl’ and the ‘F’ button down together and a small bar will pop up. Type in the week number or chapter number you want and it will take you to it.
Week 4: Chapters 10, 11 & 12 (A Roof And A Floor, Indians in the House, Fresh Water To Drink)
Throughout this book we have seen that Ma has routines for many areas of her life. The family has morning routines where they get up, get dressed, eat breakfast, and clean up. Each person knows what they need to help with. It is important that each person do what is expected of them to keep things running smoothly.
Our morning routines include getting up, getting dresses, fixing our hair, putting on our glasses if we wear glasses, eating breakfast and brushing our teeth. These and parts of our cleaning routine get completed EVERY morning before we being our schoolwork. When we make sure we get up and get ready for the day we can be prepared for anything that might happen.
Watch this video about some morning routines:
Do you remember the steps in the routine?
Do you have a morning routine?
How does yours compare to this one?
Write down a good morning routine to help you get your day started right.
Here’s a little video for younger kids:
2. Ways to help around the house like Laura
Dust mopping may not be something you do in your home but it can be an easy way to keep your floors looking nice.
How to Dust Mop:
Gather your supplies:
dust mop
spray cleaner
dust pan
broom
Move anything that needs moved to make the process easier and quicker.
Spray the dust mop with cleaner.
Be careful not to spray yourself or anyone else.
Start mopping the floor in one corner and working your way around.
Push any dirt into a pile.
Sweep up the dirt.
Empty the dustpan into the trash can.
Check for missed spots.
Move the items back that you moved before you started.
Take the dust mop outside and shake it out.
Put away your supplies.
3. Character
We will be focusing on OBEDIENCE this unit. If you don’t have the book we used you can go HERE and download a lesson plan guide to use in your home.
Memorize: Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. – Colossians 3:20
We will be studying obedience during this unit. What is obedience?
Have you been obedient? Cheerful? Willing? Prompt?
What areas do you need to work on?
Watch this video about Jesus:
Did Jesus obey God?
Did he do something wrong?
What did he say when his parents wanted him to come back home with them?
Did he talk back to them? (It is important to NEVER talk back even if someone thinks you are doing something wrong but you aren’t. God knows your heart and will take care of the situation.)
What was the reward of Jesus’ obedience? Read Luke 24:52
4.Manners
– Read through the next four pages of Emily’s Everyday Manners and discuss the manners shown in the pictures:
Practice good table manners whether you are at home or eating out
Use the right utensils for food
Make a list of good table manners to use at your home.
Add to your plan as you learn more through this lesson.
Write them down in your book.
What else would you add to these suggestions?
Make a checklist for your trip.
Check out these camping hacks:
Learn about Herbs.
Herbal Lore
Not all herbs are safe to eat. Just like the snakes that the girls encountered some plants are poisonous and some can cause skin irritations. ALWAYS GET PERMISSION BEFORE EATING ANYTHING NEW.
Discuss what you learned.
Jot down notes in your notebook.
Research some herbs that might be useful in treating a sunburn.
The story talks about how hot the sun was on the prairie and mentioned how Mr. Scott didn’t tan but burned. Let’s learn some safety tips for when we are in the sun.
Discuss what you learned.
Name something that Ma continued to remind the girls to use to protect them from the sun.
Do you think the girls tanned or burned? Why?
What are some ways that we can stay safe in the sun?
Do you know how to treat a sunburn? Watch this video for tips:
2. Snake Safety
The girls enjoyed exploring and playing outside. They often saw a lot of different wildlife on the prairie but they knew to stay away from snakes. Let’s learn a little about snake safety and what to do in case you get a snake bite.
Discuss what you learned.
Write down the steps to take if you see a snake.
Write down the steps to take if you get a snake bite.
