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Special Holiday Meals: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Menu

Published on January 13, 2026October 5, 2025 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

This one may be a little controversial, but I promise that I mean no disrespect in any way, shape, or form. I have found several articles that say it should be appropriate to eat ‘Soul Food’ on MLK, Jr. Day, and others that say Fried Chicken was his favorite food… whatever the case may be, I don’t think that he would want us to argue about something like food when there are so many other important issues we could be fighting for!

We should definitely use this day to talk about history and the things that he stood for because our history is so IMPORTANT!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Menu

Fried Chicken or BBQ Ribs

Macaroni & Cheese, Collard Greens, Black Eyed Peas

Baked Potatoes, or Sweet Potato casserole

Cornbread or Hoe Cakes

Dessert

Pecan Pie or Peach Cobbler w/Vanilla Ice Cream

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Special Holiday Meals: Winnie The Pooh Day Menu

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

Here is a printable menu that we used for a Winnie the Pooh themed Baby Shower… it was so much fun!

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Biblical Feasts: Key Dates for 2026

Published on January 5, 2026January 1, 2026 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

Unlike holidays, where the dates usually fall at the same time every year, Holy Days are not set dates. I always have to check the Jewish calendars as the Biblical Feasts vary according to certain signs like cycles of the moon and sun, which I have no way to accurately calculate. The dates can vary, depending on the calendar you use, as the Jewish dates usually begin at sundown the day before.

In Leviticus 23, the Feasts are mentioned, and there are numerous other mentions of them in the Bible. God has sent out our invitations, so we should accept them and celebrate these Feasts in gratitude for all that HE has done for us.

Here are the specific dates for the main festivals of the year:

Passover (Pesach): April 1 – 9, 2026
Feast of Unleavened Bread (Chag HaMatzot): April 1 – 9, 2026
Feast of First Fruits (Shavuot): May 21 – 23, 2026 (often considered Pentecost)
Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah): September 11 – 13, 2026
Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur): September 20 – 21, 2026
Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot): September 26 – October 2, 2026
Feast of the Eighth Day (Shemini Atzeret): October 2 – 3, 2026

You may notice that the Feasts fall in two different seasons, Spring and Fall. These also coincide with harvest times. Below are some of the links to posts that we have made for the individual Feasts:

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Recipes of the Month: January 2026

Published on January 3, 2026January 1, 2026 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

I will try to post a few recipes that should be fairly budget-friendly and easy to make for anyone wanting to learn to make things from scratch.

I wasn’t sure what recipe to start with, but since January 4th is National Spaghetti Day, I figure that would be a good one to start with.

Special Holiday Meals: January Edition

Spaghetti is a pretty simple meal to make, and I have a couple of recipes that you could try. There is nothing wrong with boxed noodles and canned sauce, but these don’t need a lot of skill and can turn an ordinary meal into something special… even making a few additions like some browned meat to canned sauce can make it so much better.

With Valentine’s Day coming up next month, you might want to try out a couple of recipes so you can make a memorable meal for your special someone 😉

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Embracing a Slower Pace: Simple Habits for a PEACEful Year

Published on January 1, 2026January 4, 2026 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog1 Comment

Hey everyone, I hope you are all doing well. We are coming out of a cold spell here, and happy to see some warmer temperatures. We have not set any New Year’s resolutions as we want to develop some lasting habits and routines that help draw our family closer. We will continue to work on routines that we have established, while adding new ones slowly.

I have a lot of plans for our family, home, and blog this year, and I pray that GOD will lead me in a way that I can inspire others and help them to create some simple habits that lead to a peaceful year. We will be focusing more on intentional living, making rest more of a priority, and creating a more peaceful rhythm for our family.

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