Category: Special Needs

March Holidays

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I will try to update this list with some fun activities as well. Feel free to click the links to find out more about the origins and meanings behind these special days. I plan to incorporate a few of these into our normal homeschool routine to add a little fun and excitement to our days. Have fun and maybe make up your own personal family holiday or tradition for the month!

This month is also know as:

  • Irish American Month
  • Music in Our Schools Month
  • National Craft Month
  • National Frozen Food Month
  • National Nutrition Month
  • National Peanut Month
  • National Women’s History Month
  • Red Cross Month
  • Social Workers Month

The weeks are known as:

  • 2nd Week National Bubble Week
  • 2nd Week Crochet Week

I found this list and more here:

Ash Wednesday

**see Ash Wednesday for more activities

Dr. Seuss Day (2nd)

**see Dr. Seuss Day  for more activities

National Anthem Day (3rd)

Learn What Your Name Means Day (5th)

International Women’s Day  (8th)

Popcorn Lover’s Day (second Thursday)

Johnny Appleseed Day (11th)

Plant a Flower Day (12th)

National Pi Day (14th)

Ides of March (15th)

St. Patrick’s Day (17th)

**see St. Patrick’s Day  for more activities

International Earth Day  (20th)

**see Earth Day  for more activities

Spring (Vernal) Equinox (20th)

Tea for Two Tuesday (third Tuesday)

National Chip and Dip Day (23rd)

National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day (24th)

Waffle Day (25th)

**see Waffle Day  for more activities

Pecan Day (25th)

National Spinach Day (26th)

Take a Walk in the Park Day (30th)

Also check out:

Homeschool: March on Pinterest

February 26 – March 4, 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 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:

Monkey Bread, Scrambled Eggs, Cheesy Grits

Lunch:

hot dogs, veggies

Dinner:

Pizza in a Crockpot, Salad

Snacks/Desserts:

Dirt cake

Monday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

PB & J sandwiches, fruit

Dinner:

Black Bean Soup, Rice, Corn Muffins

Snacks/Desserts:

Popcorn

Tuesday

Breakfast:

French Toast

Lunch:

Soup, grilled cheese

Dinner:

Chicken Divine Casserole, Mashed Potatoes ,  Veggies, 30 minute Rolls

Snacks/Desserts:

Peanut Butter Crackers

Wednesday

Breakfast:

Muffins

Lunch:

leftovers, baked potato

Dinner:

Mexican Tortilla Skillet, Rice, Refried Beans (made with leftover beans from Monday)

Snacks/Desserts:

Muffins

Thursday

Breakfast:

Pancakes

Lunch:

hot dogs, mac n cheese

Dinner:

Poppy Seed Chicken, Rice, Green Beans

Snacks/Desserts:

Fruit/Veggies

Friday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

Scrambled Egg Sandwiches, fresh veggies

Dinner:

Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches, French Fries, Salad

Snacks/Desserts:

Cookies

Saturday

Breakfast:

Banana Oatmeal Breakfast

Lunch:

PB & J sandwiches, fruit

Dinner:

Breakfast for Dinner

Snacks/Desserts:

Banana Splits

Banana Splits

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Who doesn’t love a good ole fashioned banana split? This is just a general guide as to what we use for ours here. We vary the toppings and sometimes we even make our own ice cream. Continue reading “Banana Splits” →

Chicken Divine Casserole

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My whole family loves this dish. It isn’t too hard to put together and it turns out amazing! Continue reading “Chicken Divine Casserole” →

February 12, 2017

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It’s been a little while since I’ve done one of these posts but I have thought about doing one several times. I’ve got several drafts saved but it seems that I just can’t find the time to work on them or I’ve lost the idea when I go back to it.

Let’s see, where to start? Well, we’ve been busy with school work and just normal everyday life activities. We’ve also joined a rock painting group and the kids are having a blast painting rocks, hiding rocks, and finding rocks. (I may try to do a post later on about some of our activities with the rock painting.) I’ve tried to post some of our activities on Instagram and on our Facebook pages. I’ve also started a Facebook page for this blog.

I have been going to the square dance classes every week and having a blast! It is so nice just to get out of the house and be around some other ‘grown ups’ every now and then. The dancing is a lot of fun too but the fellowship is wonderful.

I just absolutely love square dancing! Yes, I have two left feet sometimes and I mess up on the calls but I have so much fun. I just can’t stop smiling when I’m dancing or watching others dance. Have I mentioned the outfits? They are so beautiful too! Gosh, I just don’t think there is anything about square dancing that I don’t really like at all.

I know it’s not for everyone but we all need to find something that we can enjoy. This just happens to be something that I really enjoy right now. It makes my heart happy which could be why I can’t stop smiling! Be forewarned as I may do a post, or two, on square dancing later on.

Can I just say also that God works in mysterious ways? I want to thank anyone and everyone who has prayed for myself and my family. I have been so blessed and His blessings continue to pour out on my family and me in so many different ways. It is a joy to see how He comes through time and time again.

I am also reminded of how important it is to remember that He will provide us with what we need in His perfect timing, not ours. I’m smiling as I type this because I am still in a state of awe at what He has done in my life this past week. All I can say is that my heart has been smiling and that smile has been visible on my face all week long!

When we think something is impossible He will prove that everything is possible when you hand it over to Him. He knows the desires of our hearts and He knows what we need before we even ask. When He takes something from us He will replace it with something so much better. Every trial and heartache that we go through is to prepare us for something that is yet to come. He is molding us and shaping us into the person He wants us to be. He is so good to us!

So please, if you have a problem, a need, or just something that you desire don’t be afraid to hand it over to God, no matter how impossible it may seem. Let Him have control over it and let Him be the one to decide what to do or how to do it. You will be amazed at what happens when you release your worries and cares.