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Special Holiday Meals: Native American Recipes

Published on August 29, 2026April 28, 2026 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

There are several days that include Native American or Indigenous People Days and I know my family can trace its roots back to certain tribes. It is important to remember the people who came before us, and all that they sacrificed for us. I have made a menu to try for these days:

Native American Day Menu Ideas

Venison Chops w/Rice, Baked Salmon, or Slow Cooker Ribs

Three Sisters Soup, Rice or Quinoa, Fried Green Tomatoes, Tamales

Stuffed Acorn Squash, Succotash, or Butternut Squash Medley

Fry Bread, Bannock, or Indian Pudding

More recipe ideas here:

Native American Recipes You Can Make At Home

Pumpkin Recipes

Special Holiday Meals: September Edition

Published on August 15, 2026January 16, 2026 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog1 Comment

This time of year seems to be a little busier for us, so I thought it might be helpful if I just got all my special meals and recipes gathered for the month. I checked the menu plan and have made a list of the holidays that we want to celebrate.

If you haven’t seen our Perpetual Meal Plans yet, then you really need to check them out, as they have all kinds of special and unique holidays listed. Now is the time to start making your bucket list for Fall things, if you haven’t already.

Special Fall Meals with Recipe Links

You can also check out our Holidays tab and the September Holidays post for even more ideas!

Don’t forget to add upcoming birthdays onto your Meal Plan!

Here are a couple of links that you might find helpful:

Grocery List

Blank Meal Planner

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Special Holiday Meals: August Edition

Published on July 15, 2026January 16, 2026 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog1 Comment

Special Summer Meals with Recipe Links

You can also check out our Holidays tab and the August Holidays post for even more ideas!

Don’t forget to add upcoming birthdays onto your Meal Plan!

Here are a couple of links that you might find helpful:

Grocery List

Blank Meal Planner

Continue reading →

Special Holidays Meals: Lazy Day Menu

Published on July 10, 2026January 16, 2026 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place Blog2 Comments

Have you ever wanted permission to just be lazy for a day? Well, that’s what August 10th is… permission to be lazy.

LAZY DAZY MEAL
Lazy Lasagna or Lazy Man’s BBQ Sandwiches
Salad, Slaw, and Chips
Lazy Dazy Cookie Cake or ‘Lazy’ Kool-aid Pie

or Cold Plate Dinner

What are your plans for Lazy Day?

The Simple Joys of Slow Living: Have you ever heard of Rabbit ‘Rithmetic?

Published on June 27, 2026June 25, 2026 by Susie @ Pollywog's Place BlogLeave a comment

There are so many simple joys that can be found when we embrace the concept of ‘slow living’ which we are trying our best to do around here.

This month has been full of adventures here at home and away. We just never know what to expect. Our area has been experiencing a severe drought so that made gardening a little more challenging this season. We have been so blessed to get a decent amount of rain lately and I don’t complain about it, even when it happens mid harvest!