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Sombrero/Crazy Hat Dangle Dance 

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Here is one of our most recent events. We had so much and we appreciate all of the visitors who came to help make this such a success!

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We had such a great time on Friday, May 5th, at our Sombrero/Crazy Hat Dance. We had several visitors from other clubs and almost everyone had some kind of interesting hat.  (Some of us had more than one hat which we swapped out during the dance.)

Several people ordered dangles which should be here soon. I will post a picture of the Dangles when they arrive.

Below are some pics from the dance and you can also check us out on Facebook to see some video clips. Be sure to come visit us at our next dance in June. We have upcoming events and dates listed under the Events tab. We will also update the new flyers as soon as possible!

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May 14 – May 20, 2017 Meal Plan

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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 (Mother’s Day)

Breakfast:

Blueberry Oatmeal Bread, scrambled eggs

Lunch:

hot dogs, mac n cheese, veggies

Dinner:

Spicy Chicken and Bowties, Salad, buttered bread

Snacks/Desserts:

boiled eggs/ Strawberry Cream Cake

Monday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

soup, grilled cheese

Dinner:

Popover Pizza, Salad **fairly easy meal to put together as we will have a squared dance this night.

Snacks/Desserts:

Cinnamon Toast/Easy Banana Pudding

Tuesday

Breakfast:

French Toast

Lunch:

tuna salad sandwiches, veggies

Dinner:

Boston Baked Beans, Grandma’s Mac N Cheese, Cole Slaw

**(This is a fairly easy crockpot meal. The mac n cheese and slaw can be made a little in advance before I go to the dance in the evening.)

Snacks/Desserts:

Cupcakes (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments later.)

Wednesday

Breakfast:

Basic Muffins

Lunch:

Hot dogs, veggies

Dinner:

Easy Chili Mac N Cheese**, Salad, 30 minute Rolls ** new recipe

Snacks/Desserts:

Muffins

Thursday

Breakfast:

Pancakes

Lunch:

PB & J sandwiches, fruit

Dinner:

Chicken Pot Pie**, Mashed Potatoes ** new recipe

Snacks/Desserts:

Fruit

Friday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

leftovers

Dinner:

Free Day

**(It will be a fairly quick meal to put together as Momma has a class/dance in the evening)

Snacks/Desserts:

Cookies (again I will try to make a few extra to take along for class.)

Saturday

Breakfast:

Dutch Puff, Fruit

Lunch:

PB & J Sandwiches, Fruit

Dinner:

Easy Bean Tostadas, Spanish Rice, Salad

Snacks/Desserts:

PB Crackers

Chocolate Chip Day

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Chocolate Chip Day was created to celebrate the delicious chocolate chip. Click here to learn more about this holiday.

Below are some of the activities I found to celebrate this day:

(Use at your own discretion.)

 Also check out:

Homeschool: May on Pinterest

Special Holiday Meals: Mother’s Day

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Mother’s Day was created to honor our mothers. Click here to learn more about this holiday.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH IDEAS
Vegetable or Smoked Salmon Quiche or
French Toast w/Berries and whipped cream
Skillet Steak, Bacon, Sausage, or Ham
Fresh Fruits, or Ambrosia
Crème Horns, Chocolate Croissants
Coffee, Tea, Lemonade, or Juice
Shyanne’s Two Kind Cheesecake or Pink Snowball Cake

**You should definitely include any special favorites of the woman/women of honor!

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Limerick Day

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Limerick Day was created to celebrate the limerick and honors the birth of Edward Lear. Click here to learn more about this holiday.

Below are some of the activities I found to celebrate this day:

(Use at your own discretion.)

KidZone Poetry – Limericks

Fun Things to Do | Limerick.ie

Clean Limericks For & By Kids from Brownielocks.

Twisted: Limericks for kids! | limericks | Pinterest | Kid and For kids

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Homeschool: May on Pinterest