Forgiveness Day

Forgiveness Day is a day to give and receive forgiveness. Click here to learn more about this holiday. This is celebrated on June 26th.

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

(Use at your own discretion.)

 

Activities:

Teaching Kids About Forgiveness – Meaningful Mama

Children forgiving others – Forgiveness craft – Truth for kids

Forgiveness | Kids of Integrity

Hands-on options | Forgiveness | Kids of Integrity

Forgiveness: A Virtue-Building Lesson Plan | Brilliant Star

Videos:

YouTube

 

Special Holiday Meals: National Catfish Day

National Catfish Day is a day to enjoy some catfish however you like it best. Click here to learn more about this holiday. This is celebrated on June 25th.

 Facts About Catfish

Catfish Day Meal

Fried Catfish, Easy Tartar Sauce

Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Potato Salad

Hushpuppies

 

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June 25 – July 1, 2017 Meal Plan

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.

NOTE: This is a Pantry Challenge Week for me.

Sunday 

Breakfast:

Pancake Poppers, scrambled eggs, fruit

Lunch:

Tuna Salad Sandwiches, veggies

Dinner: ++

Upside-Down Meatloaf,Mashed Potatoes, Veggies

Snacks/Desserts:

Muffins/Root Beer Floats


Monday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

leftovers

Dinner: ++

Spicy Chicken and Bowties, Salad

**(This is a fairly quick meal to put together as Momma has a class/dance in the evening)

Snacks/Desserts:

Cinnamon Toast/Cookies  (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)


Tuesday

Breakfast:

French Toast

Lunch:

PB & J, fruit

Dinner: ++

Mississippi Pot RoastMashed Potatoes, Veggies

**(This is a fairly quick meal to put together as Momma has a class/dance in the evening)

Snacks/Desserts:

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Wheels **new recipe, link will update soon

(** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)


Wednesday

Breakfast:

Basic Muffins

Lunch:

Pepperoni pockets, Salad

Dinner: ++

Crockpot Chicken Joes , French Fries, Cole Slaw

Snacks/Desserts:

Muffins


Thursday

Breakfast:

Pancakes

Lunch:

hot dogs, mac n cheese

Dinner: ++

Meatball Sandwich Casserole, Chips,  Salad

Snacks/Desserts:

Fruit


Friday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

Egg Salad Sandwiches, veggies

Dinner: ++

Free Day

Snacks/Desserts:

Sopapillas (** I will try to make a few extra to take along for refreshments at the dance.)


Saturday

Breakfast:

Waffles,  Fruit

Lunch:

Oven Toasted Cheese Sandwiches

Dinner: ++

Chili Dog Casserole, Chips, Potato Salad

Snacks/Desserts:

Banana Splits

++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 lot of extra snacks like fruit, veggies, yogurt, etc. 

National Pink Day

National Pink Day is a day for those of us who love the color pink. Click here to learn more about this holiday. This is celebrated on June 23rd.

 You don’t have to celebrate this day with any special meal, but my kids love an excuse to make some special treats:

Congealed Salad w/strawberry jello

Eema’s Vanishing Cream Cheese Cookies w/raspberries or strawberries

Strawberry Cream Cake

Watermelon Cupcakes 

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Southern Fried Squash

It’s that time of year when gardens are overflowing with squash. One of my favorite recipes this time of year is fried squash. I could eat this and fried green tomatoes every night! Continue reading “Southern Fried Squash”