Aunt and Uncle Day is the day to let your Aunt and Uncles know how much you care! Click here to learn more about this holiday. It is celebrated on July 26th.
Below are some of the activities I found to celebrate this day:
(Use at your own discretion.)
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My kiddos love these potatoes!
Ranch Potatoes
Ingredients:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450.
Grease a large baking sheet or pan.
Place potatoes and oil in a gallon-size bag or large container with a tight lid. Seal the bag or cover the container and shake to coat.
Add the seasoning packet and toss again until coated.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are brown and crisp. (You may want to stir the potatoes from time to time to keep them from sticking.)
Collections ETC Set of 4 Fiberglass Stovetop Burner Protectors, 10.5-Inch, Black
Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids Food Storage Container, 42-Piece Set, Red
Cuisinart 15-Piece Stainless Steel Hollow Handle Block Set, C77SS-15PK
This recipe is as old as I can remember. You can also use canned biscuits in place of the crescent rolls. This is a recipe the kids love to help with!
The minis are perfect for appetizers or snacks… I have to keep an eye on them when I am making them as they tend to disappear as soon as they hit the serving tray! Continue reading “Pigs in a Blanket”
This is our basic meal plan for the week. Sometimes we will switch the days around if I forgot to set something out or put something in the crock pot. Please feel free to use this or change it around to suit your family’s needs.
I have started trying to do easier meals on days that I have square dancing obligations. This helps me to be able to put a nice meal on the table without feeling guilty about having some much needed ‘Mommy Time’. Some of these meals may also help with those that have busy or irregular schedules due to work or extracurricular activities.
I do have ‘Snacks/Desserts’ listed as well. I always try to keep a bowl of fresh fruit out on the counter or table for the kids to snack on. Sometimes I will make a special snack or treat for us to enjoy.
Sunday
Breakfast:
Banana Crumb Muffins, scrambled eggs
Lunch:
leftovers
Dinner: ++
Oven BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Potato Salad
Snacks/Desserts:
Monday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Grilled Cheese, veggies
Dinner: ++
**(This is a fairly quick meal to put together as Momma has a class/dance in the evening)
Snacks/Desserts:
Cookies (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)
Tuesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Tuna Salad, Veggies
Dinner: ++
Spicy Chicken and Bowties, Salad
Cupcakes (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)
Wednesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Hot dogs, veggies
Dinner: ++
Salisbury Steak w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, veggies
Snacks/Desserts:
Muffins
Thursday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
PB & J sandwiches, fruit
Dinner: ++
Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas, yellow rice, beans
Snacks/Desserts:
Fruit
Friday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
leftovers
Dinner: ++
Free Day
Snacks/Desserts:
PB Crackers
Saturday
Breakfast:
Breakfast In a Cup, fruit
Lunch:
Ham & Cheese Sandwiches, Veggies
Dinner: ++
Pigs in a blanket**, Ranch Potatoes**, salad **new recipes, links will update soon!
Snacks/Desserts:
PB Toast
++I have a few kids who seem to be going through growth spurts right now and are always HUNGRY. I have been keeping a pot of beans, blackeyed peas, or other vegetable as a side. I also have been buying a few extra snacks like fruit, veggies, yogurt, etc.
The Original SNAP’N STRAIN by Kitchen Gizmo, No-hands No-Fuss Clip-On Strainer. Fits all Pot Sizes.
Hamilton Beach 25495 Breakfast Burrito Maker, Silver
Amelia Earhart Day is the day we honor one of the greatest aviators! Click here to learn more about this holiday. It is celebrated on July 24th.
According to many sources, her flight dinners had to be quick, nourishing, and easy to eat. She also really liked tomato juice as a beverage to sustain her.
Tomato Soup –could have been taken in a cup and sipped with a straw
Grilled Cheese, Veggie Tray
Chocolate Squares, Raisins
**After dinner, go stargazing with a cup of hot cocoa in hand and imagine what it must have been like in the cockpit of the plane with Amelia.
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