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Biblical Feasts: Passover Menu & Activities

Published on February 21, 2026October 8, 2025 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

If you’ve been around here for a bit, then you probably know that we have been on a journey to learn more about the Biblical Feasts. Well, Passover is almost upon us, and I decided that being prepared makes it more likely that I can follow through with the intentions of celebrating this year.

We plan to try to incorporate some traditional dishes, and we plan to eat by candlelight whenever possible. Please note that I am not an expert, and most of these ideas are just ideas that I have, and I can not say that they are traditional or ‘allowed’ for a traditional Jewish celebration.

The Lord had told Moses to have the people take an unblemished lamb into their homes and let it there with them for four days before killing it for the Passover Dinner… we probably won’t be doing this but we will try to eat lamb.

Wine or Grape Juice is normally served with meals as well, although we will probably opt for sparkling juice, apple cider, or juice.

You can change whatever recipes you need to make this work for you… you can even buy premade foods and make this work. The idea is to celebrate your BLESSINGS and show THANKFULNESS to GOD.

DON’T FORGET TO INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY! Click below for FREE printable invitations:

Biblical Feasts: An Invitation to Attend

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Achieve Your Goals with Simple Habit Trackers

Published on February 14, 2026February 21, 2026 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog2 Comments

I know Lent is fast approaching, and many people will be setting some goals for the season. Whether it be for fasting or anything else, I have made some simple habit trackers to help you meet those goals.

The 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter are known as LENT. Sundays are not included in this count. These are used as a time to remember when Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness. Many people choose to abstain from certain foods or items for the 40 days. This time is also dedicated to prayer and doing good. More information can be found here:

What to Give Up For Lent in 2026: Practical Fasting Ideas for Lent

These can be used any way you like it… You can keep track of how many days you have kept to your goal. You can also use this to track objects, like with the 40 bags in 40 days challenge that many people do during this time of year.

There is some science behind the 30 days to make a habit, and this little sheet could help you meet more goals. There are lots of new habit ideas in this blog post HERE.

I am also reading through the 30-Day Sabbath Challenge in hopes that it will help me observe the Sabbath in a more Biblical manner.

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Habit Trackers Download

God Bless!

I made a couple more printables that go along with this post, so here they are:

Blank Challenge List/Tracker

Clean and Minimal Tracker Download

Goal Setting Lists with Ideas for new habits and decluttering

Goal Setting Lists Download

Special Holiday Meals: Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Week Menu Ideas

Published on February 12, 2026October 5, 2025 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

Oh, foods you could make… these are just a few ideas of Dr. Suess-Themed foods you could make. You can also have a stack of Dr. Suess’s books on hand to read through during this week. You can choose to celebrate just his birthday (March 2nd) or the whole week.

Dr. Suess Birthday Week Menu Ideas

BREAKFAST

Green Eggs & Ham on Green Tortillas or Breakfast Sandwiches,

Horton’s Hash Brown Casserole,

Green Waffles/Pancakes w/Grinch Grapes,

Daisy-Head Mayzie Dutch Puff,

Hunches in Bunches Munches,

Foona Lagoona Baboona Bread

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Special Holiday Meals: Apple Themed Holidays

Published on February 11, 2026January 16, 2026 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog1 Comment

There are several holidays that revolve around apples, so I have made a list of our favorite recipes here:

Apple Fun Facts

There are so many ways to use apples, but they are also a great snack just as they are!

Special Holiday Meals: George Washington’s Birthday Menu

Published on February 10, 2026October 5, 2025 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

President’s Day is the day set aside to honor George Washington’s birthday. His birthday is February 22nd, but it was voted to move the official holiday to the 3rd Monday in February to create a 3-day weekend. It is better known as President’s Day thanks to retailer sales.

This is a good day to talk about George Washington and our past presidents.