Today's Menu . . . Tasty Taco Soup!

Bag Meal #2:

Tasty Taco Soup!

Here's the Recipe:

1 (15-ounce) Can Chili with Beans and Meat

1 (15-ounce) Can whole Kernel Corn, with Liquid

1 (14-ounce) Can Diced Tomatoes, with Liquid

1 (8-ounce) Can Tomato Sauce

1 (15-ounce) Can Black Beans, with Liquid

1 1/2 - 3 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a greased 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 quart Crock pot.

Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours.

If you are in a power outage situation:

You will want to add all of the ingredients to a pot

or Dutch oven.

This recipe will heat up quite quickly saving you time and fuel!

Bag Contents:

The Bag Contents List is the same as the BOLDED part of the recipe above.

Add a bag of Tortilla Strips to the Bag and

you're ready for dinner!

Here's the PDF:

Tasty Taco Soup Bag Meal Recipe and Tag PDF

2 Down.....98 More to Go!

Bag Meals!

I've been working on some

NEW BAG MEAL RECIPES!

Bag Meals and Mixes have become my FaVoRiTe way to

store and rotate my food storage.

They are easy to make, easy to rotate and easy to store.

I have almost 100 NEW BAG MEAL RECIPES

for you to try.

Today's Recipe is:

Apricot Chicken and Rice

Here's the Recipe:

3/4 cup Catalina Dressing

1 cup Apricot Jam

1 Pkg. Lipton Onion Soup Mix

1 Quart Bottled Chicken, Drained

Combine all ingredients in a crockpot on low for 2-3 hours.

Recipe can also be placed in a casserole dish and
covered with tin foil.

Heat at 350 degrees until sauce is bubbling.

Note:

If you are using raw or frozen chicken,

you will want to make sure the chicken is cooked through
before serving.
Crockpot: Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Conventional Oven: Bake covered for 35-40 minutes
at 350 degrees.

That's It!!!
Bag Contents:
1 Quart Bottled Chicken
1 Package Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1 Jar Apricot Jam
1 Bottle Catalina Dressing
1 Can of Your Favorite Vegetable
1 Can of Your Favorite Fruit
1 cup Rice
2 cups Water - (16 ounces Bottled Water)
1/2 tsp. Salt
To Prepare Rice:
Bring to a boil 2 cups water.
Add 1/2 tsp. Salt and 1 cup Rice.
(1 Tbsp. Butter can be added if available.)
STIR ONLY ONCE . . . or you'll end up with mushy rice.
Cover the pot and return the water to a boil.
Immediately turn the stove down to simmer and
set the timer for 20 minutes.
Check after 17 minutes to see if all of the water
has absorbed.
Rice is finished cooking when all of the water
has been absorbed.
Many of the stores have their case lots sales in the spring,
so now is a great time to stock up!
I will be posting the dates for the stores case lot sales as well as the
Recipe Cards and Bag Tags later today!

Here's the PDF:
Apricot Chicken Bag Tag and Recipe Page PDF

Have a GREAT Day!!!

Family Home Evening - Christ Centered Families!

What are YOU doing as a Family

to create

A Christ Centered Home?

Yesterday during Stake Conference we heard

some really amazing talks that I hope to review during

the next few week's.

(Brother and Sister Shuppe both did a great job!)

Opening Prayer:

Song:

Home Can Be a Heaven on Earth

Children's Songbook

Scripture:

The speakers based their talks on the scripture found in

D&C 88: 119

Organize Yourselves;
Prepare Every Needful Thing;

and Establish a House,

even a house of PRAYER,

a house of FASTING,

a house of FAITH,

a house of LEARNING,

a house of GLORY,

 a house of ORDER,

A HOUSE OF GOD.

I have always loved this scripture, especially because

of my love of organizing, but also because it covers

EVERYTHING THAT HAS ETERNAL VALUE!

...PRAYER...

Prayer is the act by which the will of the Father and

the will of the child are brought into correspondence with each other.

The object of prayer is not to change the will of God,

but to secure for ourselves and for others blessings that

God is already willing to grant, but that are made conditional

upon our asking for them.

Blessings require some work or effort on or part

before we can obtain them.

Prayer is a form of work, and is an appointed means

for obtaining the highest of all blessings.

...FAMILY PRAYER...

One of the best things we can do as a family

is PRAY TOGETHER.

Pray for each other.

When a child hears another a brother or sister pray

for something important to them great bonds are formed.

We all have CrAzY schedules

and getting together for prayers may seem like an impossible goal.

We have one in Elementary School, Jr. High, High School, and

one that will be leaving on a mission.

We found that our best time for family prayer

is at dinnertime.

Instead of just saying a blessing on the food,

we kneel for family prayer.

Because our morning schedules are so different,

I say prayer with each child before they leave for school.

Find what works for you, BUT most importantly...

MAKE IT A PRIORITY!

...FASTING...

This is a hard one for my family.

We are all hypoglycemic and fasting is very difficult.

We have found that fasting with a purpose

and saying prayers along the way makes our fast

no matter how long we can go,

much more meaningful.

...FAITH...

Faith is an action!!!

"... faith is things which are hoped for and not seen;

wherefore, dispute not because ye see not,

for ye receive no witness until after the trial of your faith."

Ether 12:6

We demonstrate faith by:
Saying Prayers, Fasting, Holding

Regular Family Home Evening, Attending the Temple, and

Following the Example of Jesus Christ.

Things may not always be perfect,

they very seldom are . . . but when we are

CONSISTENT and make these principles

a part of our DAILY ROUTINES,

ETERNAL HABITS will be developed!

...LEARNING...

DAILY SCRIPTURE STUDY

and

EDUCATION

are very important for our growth and development.

If we make studying the scriptures a daily practice,

line upon line, precept upon precept, we will learn the things

that will help us to return home to live with our Heavenly Father.

We must never stop learning!

Study and Read GOOD BOOKS that will lift and inspire us.

Check to make sure that the books you are reading

fit with the Lord's standards.

...GLORY...

Is Christ the Center of Our Homes?

If someone were to come into your home

could they find Him there?

Are we letting unclean things enter our Homes.

Our home can offer safety from the storms of life.

It is our responsibility to make sure

that our homes are protected from sin as much as possible.

Set internet filters, limit TV viewing, and be very careful

about the shows we allow in our homes.

We need to be thoughtful and kind to each other.

If you haven't already dedicated your home,

NOW might be a good time!

...ORDER...

Finances are a big part of order.

Wants vs. Needs

Does your family know the difference?

(This is something we are constantly working on in my family!)

Christmas is coming and so is the burden of debt

for many!

It doesn't have to be this way.

Christmas is supposed to be Centered on Christ.

Maybe that could be the main focus in our families this year.

Challenge family members to be careful in filling out their

Christmas List this year.

Focus on gifts of the heart rather than gifts

that have no real value.

See what happens when we take the focus from ourselves

and instead focus on others.

...A HOUSE OF GOD...

Together all of these things will create a

House of God!

Closing Prayer:

Time for TREATS:

I know I've shared this recipe with you before,

but it also works as an OBJECT LESSON for this topic.

7 Layer Bars!

Here's the Recipe:

Ingredients:

1/2 cup of butter melted

1 cup of finely crushed graham cracker crumbs

2 cups of Nestle's Chocolate Chips

(1 - 12 ounce bag)

2 cups of Nestle's Butterscotch Chips

(1 - 12 ounce bag)

1 cup of shredded sweetened coconut

1 small can of sweetened condensed milk

1 cup of chopped walnuts

To make less of a mess, I use a 9 X 13 inch glass baking dish.

Instructions:

Melt butter.

 I put the glass pan in the microwave and set it for 1 minute on high.

If using a different pan, place melted butter in your baking pan.

Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs over the melted butter,

using the back of a fork, distribute the crumbs evenly leaving a crumb base.

If there are wet spots in the base,

add additional graham cracker crumbs.

Next, sprinkle evenly in order,

chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and coconut.

Drizzle condensed milk evenly over the chips and coconut.

Sprinkle with walnuts.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes

or until the edges begin to brown and the top is slightly golden.

Cool completely, then cut into small bars,

1 inch x 2 inch.

This doesn't make a lot of bars,

so when they are smaller you get more.

Each of the ingredients in this recipe are needed

to make a SWEET COOKIE, just as each of the 7 areas

in the scripture are needed to enjoy the
SWEET BLESSINGS

of a
HOME CENTERED ON CHRIST.

Here's the PDF:

Family Home Evening Lesson PDF

Have a GREAT Night!

Food Storage Meals and Menu Planning - Lunch: Chicken and Black Bean Salad!

Today's Food Storage Meals and Menu Planning Item

is a LUNCH recipe for:

Here's the Recipe:

Ingredients

3 cups Prepared Whole Grain Medley Rice

or

3 cups Brown Rice

Remember the 1,2,3 Rice Rule:

1 cup rice + 2 cups water = 3 cups of rice

1/2 cup rinsed and drained canned black beans

1 pint can or can of cooked chicken

2 to 3 Tbsp. Cuban Salsa Verde

Instructions

Using 1 cup at at time . . .

Layer rice, beans, pork, and salsa, in this order,

in a microwave-safe plastic container.

Cover with lid; lift 1 corner to allow steam to escape.

Microwave at HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Stir before serving.

Here's the PDF:

(It's on the way . . . )

Construction IS almost complete!!!!!

Thanks for hangin' in!

Enjoy!

Hope you're ready for the rest of the Thanksgiving Ideas.

I plan on posting all of them by Wednesday next week,

then onto Christmas!

Woot . . . Woot!

Preserve It . . . Canning Corner: Hot Pepper Jelly!

Today's Recipe is for:
Hot Pepper Jelly!

I always look forward to getting a jar of two for Christmas.

It tastes great on crackers and can also be used with

your chicken recipes.

Just spread some of the jam on your chicken and bake.

Serve over rice.

Sooooo Good!

Here's the Recipe:

Ingredients:

9-hot banana peppers

3-jalapeño peppers

Any combination of hot peppers will work.

I like to use red hot peppers.

You need approximately 3 1/2 cups of puree)

1/4 cup of cider vinegar

1-cup vinegar

6-cups sugar

2 to 3 pouches Certo

Instructions:

Place peppers in blender with 1/4 cup of cider vinegar and puree.

Boil with 1-cup vinegar and 6-cups sugar, taking off skim twice.

Add 2 to 3 pouches Certo.

Boil 2 more minutes

Remove, skim and pour into clean sterilized jars.

Leave 1/4" headspace.

Wipe the rim of the jar.

Add new simmered lids.

Tighten the ring finger tight.

Process jars in a waterbath canner.

1/2 Pint jars will need to process for 5 minutes.

Pint jars will need to process for 7 minutes.
Here's the PDF:
Hot Pepper Jelly

Thank You for being so patient!

I have moved my whole house in 3 days.
My oldest is being ordained an Elder on Sunday . . . tears are in my eyeballs!
Yay!
I'm so excited for him.  Needless to say, it's been a busy few days!

For the first time in my life I have been able to sleep

through the night . . . Woot Woot!



Primary Theme and Scripture FHE: Service!

November's Theme is:

When We Serve Others . . . We Serve God.

Here's the Scripture:

This scripture is found in Mosiah 2:17

Opening Prayer:

Christmas is just around the corner and a time when service

opportunities are abundant.

Come up with some ideas for SERVICE

you can do as a family during the upcoming holiday season.

My family decided that we would not be exchanging

family gifts this year for Christmas.

Instead, the money we would have spent on each other

will go into a fund which will be used to help

a family in need for Christmas.

We wanted to give everyone in the family to participate

so here's how we set it up:

The mom's and dad's will do the shopping.

The younger children will help with the wrapping,

and the teens will be in charge of the SECRET DELIVERY.

I know first hand what it feels like to have a secret delivery

on Christmas Eve.

My husband and I were married shortly before Christmas.

I was the the third daughter in 10 months.

(Bless my parent's hearts!)

Needless to say, there was no money left for Christmas.

Someone very kind left packages on the doorstep of

my parents home so that my younger siblings could have Christmas.

We have never been able to find out who did it,

but we were FOREVER TOUCHED by their kindness.

By teaching our children what it feels like to GIVE,

WE ARE SERVING!

Here are a few ideas you might like to try:

Money Gloves

Our Bishop and his family gave gloves to the homeless with

rolled up dollar bills in the fingers of the glove.

Increase Your Fast Offerings

Set a goal as a family to double or triple your fast offerings

next month.  I imagine the Lord will be able to do more good

with our money than we can.

Fill Christmas Jars

Fill jars with as much money as you can and drop it off

at the doorstep of a family in need.

SECRETLY . . . OF COURSE!

Put Together Hygiene Kits

There is a great need for these items.

Check with the Welfare Systems of the church to see what you can do.

Another Neighbor Holds a Coat Drive

The coats are donated to a local shelter and are

greatly appreciated by those who receive them.

Donate Food or Turkey's

Deliver Dinner Baskets to families in need.

Put all of the ingredients for a Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner

and deliver it a day or two before the holiday.

Bear your testimony and challenge your family

to do a little bit more than what they think they can

to give service.

Closing Prayer:

I would love to hear 

YOUR ideas for service.

How great is it that when we serve others . . . we really

are serving our Heavenly Father!

Thank You for being so patient with me on the PDF files and 

the VERY LATE Family Home Evening Lesson.

I caught something that put me right down!

Hoping to feel better in the morning! 

Here's the PDF:

November Primary Theme and Scripture FHE Lesson Packet PDF

Here's the Treat:

Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie

Recipe:

Ingredients:

2 Cups Pumpkin (canned or puree)

2 Tbsp. Butter, melted

2 Eggs

2/3 Cup Brown Sugar

1 1/4 Cups Half & Half (or Whole Milk)

Pinch Salt

1 tsp. Cinnamon

1/4 tsp. Ground Cloves

1/4 tsp. Ground Ginger

1/2 tsp. Ground Nutmeg

9" pie crust

Instructions:

Place the pumpkin in a bowl,

and add 2 Tbsp. of melted butter stirring well.

 In a separate bowl, beat the eggs well.

Then, beat in brown sugar, milk, salt, and spices

until thoroughly blended.

 Add in the pumpkin mixture, and mix well.

Pour into the pie crust and make sure

to use the center rack in the oven at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes.

Then reduce the heat to 350 degrees

and bake an additional 30 to 40 minutes until the filling is firm.

Cool before serving. Best with whipped cream

Whipped Cream Ingredients:

1 cup heavy cream

1 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup sugar

Recipe:

Use an electric mixer to whip the cream

until almost stiff.

Add in the vanilla and sugar beating it until the cream holds peaks.

Have a GREAT NIGHT!

Food Storage Meals and Menu Planning - Breakfast: Bag Meal!

We have a 5th Saturday this month

so I thought we could add a BAG MEAL

to our Food Storage Meals and Menu Planning!

I've been adjusting new recipes to fit the

Bag Meal Plan and have come up

with some really amazing dishes.

(I'm working on the recipe book as we speak!)

Today's Bag Meal is a Breakfast Bag!

Pumpkin Muffins

Topped with Gingersnap-Cinnamon Chip Streusel

and Bottled Fruit!

Here's the Recipe:

The items listed below will be put into jars

and seal with the Food Saver.

Pack each layer as you go!

Gingersnap-Cinnamon Chip Streusel Mix

Layer Items in the Order Given Below into a Pint Jar:

1/3 cup Oatmeal

(Quick or Old Fashioned)

1/4 cup Sugar

1/3 cup Finely Chopped Pecans

(These are on sale right now... it's a great time to stock up!

1/3 cup Cinnamon Chips

3/4 cup Coarsely Chopped Gingersnaps

(You will add 3 Tbsp. Butter when you prepare this recipe.)

Pumpkin Muffin Mix

Layer Items in the Order Given Below into a Quart Jar:

2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour

1/4 cup Cornstarch

2 tsp. Baking Powder

1/2 tsp. Salt

1 1/4 tsp. Ground Cinnamon

3/4 tsp. Ground Ginger

1/4 tsp. Grated Nutmeg

Brown Sugar Mix:

This part will go into a Pint Jar.

3/4 cup Packed Brown Sugar

3 Tbsp. Dry Egg Powder

1 1/2 Tbsp. Dry Non-Instant Powdered Milk

To Make This Mix You Will Need To Add:

3 Tbsp. Oil

3/4 cup Pumpkin Puree

(Canned pumpkin is perfect and it's on sale right now!)

2 tsp. Vanilla Extract

1/2 cup + 6 Tbsp. Water

5 Tbsp. Butter

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Butter and flour 8 large muffin cups, or 12 regular-sized muffin cups.

Pour Streusel Mix contents into a bowl and stir to mix.

Mix in 3 Tbsp. butter until mixture starts to clump together.

Set aside.

In a medium sized mixing bowl, pour contents from

Muffin Mix jar and combine well with a wire whisk.

In a large mixing bowl, using a mixer on medium speed,

beat together 5 Tbsp. butter, oil, and brown sugar mix until creamy.

(About 1 1/2 minutes.)

Beat pumpkin, water, and vanilla until well combined.

Add contents dry ingredients from the medium sized bowl

and mix just until combined.

(About 1 1/2 minutes.)

Divide batter into muffin cups.

Evenly top with gingersnap mixture, and gently press

into the surface of the batter.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until well risen, golden brown,

and a toothpick inserted into cake comes out

with moist crumbs attached.

Cool muffins 10 minutes before removing from pan and cooling.

Makes 8 big muffins or 12 regular muffins!

Bag Contents:

Gingersnap-Cinnamon Chip Streusel Mix

1 Can Butter

Muffin Mix

Brown Sugar Mix

1 bottle Water

Can of Pumpkin

1 can or bottle of Fruit

Pantry Items:

(I alway keep these items in my food storage!)

Vanilla

Oil

Here's the PDF:

(The PDF is coming...they are not loading right, but I'll have it figured out soon!)

The PDF includes a Recipe Tag, Instruction Tag and Contents Tag.

Print, Laminate, and Punch a Hole in the top of each tag.

Tie the tags to the handle of the bag and ...

YOU'RE READY FOR BREAKFAST!

NOTE:

I use Fresh Butter but always keep a can of butter in the bag.

Canned Butter is more expensive,

BUT it's a perfect food storage ingredient. 

I just keep rotating the same unopened can.

I have the peace of mind of knowing it's there if I need it

and the shelf-life is at least 40 years so it's definately worth

having on hand!

I made up 12 Mixes in just a few minutes.

Now I can have these AMAZING MUFFINS

once a month... FOR A YEAR!

This will make a

Perfect Halloween Breakfast!

Happy Birthday to my friend Jessica Anderson!

Hope you have a great day!

Preserve It . . . Canning Corner - Syrup!

This is a new one for me...

Bottled MAPLE Syrup!

I've canned plum and choke cherry syrup,

but I've never canned Maple Syrup before now.

Many pancake syrups can be home-canned.

I was so excited to find out that

I can bottle my own Maple Syrup.

I usually avoid canning anything with dairy products

included in the recipe...still too many questions on the safety

of that, but fruit and maple....they'll work perfectly!

The best part...

It costs about .25 cents per jar to make!

AWWWW-SOME!

Here's the 1st Recipe:

1 cup Sugar

1 cup Water

2 Tbsp. Karo Syrup

(This will keep the syrup from turning grainy over time.)

1 tsp. Maple Flavoring

Syrup Instructions:

Bring the sugar and water to a boil.

Add maple flavoring and stir.

Syrup will be poured into the jars at the boiling point!

Here's the 2nd Recipe:

(This recipe makes a little thicker syrup.)

2 cups Sugar

1 cup Water

2 Tbsp. Karo Syrup

1/2 tsp. Maple Flavoring

Syrup Instructions:

Bring the sugar and water to a boil.

Add maple flavoring and stir.

Here's the 3rd Recipe:

(It's got a touch of CINNAMON!)

1 cup White Sugar

1 cup Soft Light Brown Sugar, Packed

1 cup Corn Syrup

1 cup Water

1 tsp Vanilla Extract

1 Cinnamon Stick, (broken in half)

Syrup Instructions:

Put all the ingredients into a large saucepan.

Bring to a boil and then simmer gently for 3 minutes.

Remove from the heat and CAREFULLY remove

the cinnamon stick and pour into clean sterilized jars.

Follow canning directions from here!

Canning Instructions:

If you are going to can pancake syrup,

you will need to bring the syrup to a boiling point

and then pour into clean sterilized jars

leaving about a 1/2-inch head space.

Wipe the rims of the jars to make sure that

they are clean and ready for the new, hot lids.

Simmer lids before putting them on the bottles of hot syrup.

Caution:

When you are working with hot liquids...be very careful!

I usually keep oven mits handy when I'm canning.

Place filled jars into a boiling waterbath canner.

Process PINTS for 7 minutes.

Start timing when the water returns to a boil.

Remove jars from canner and cool on a wire rack.

Here's the PDF:

Bottled Mapel Syrup Recipe PDF

Note:

The recipes listed above are for a regular batch of syrup.

For canning . . . Make sure you 3,4,or 7 times the recipe!

Now you're ready for some of these...

FLUFFY PANCAKES!

Woot...Woot!
Lots to post today!

I will be posting AFTER I go can

some TURKEY CHUNKS

at the Cannery!

I will also be adding the PDF to this post and the

pictures and PDF to the Gobble post.

Family Home Evening - Standing with Courage on the Lord's Side!

Today's FHE Lesson was supposed to be a

Family History Family Home Evening

but . . .

Yesterday during our Teachings for Our Times

Relief Society Lesson

we were shown this picture of Samuel the Lamanite.

As my sister Amber pointed out,

this picture opens the door for a Perfect Object Lesson.

(This artwork is available at Real Hero Poster Link or Seagull Book and Tape.)

They have featured both men and women in the scriptures.

They truly are

REAL HEROES

for our children to pattern their lives after.

Opening Prayer:

Scripture:

"Have I not commanded the?

Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid,

neither be thou dismayed:

for the Lord thy God is with thee

withersoever thou goest."

Joshua 1:9

Song:

"Dare to Do Right"

Children's Songbook Page 158

Story:

(Tell the Story of Samuel the Lamanite.)

1 And now, it came to pass that there were many

who heard the words of Samuel, the Lamanite,

which he spake upon the walls of the city...

2 But as many as there were who did not believe

in the words of Samuel were angry with him;

and they cast stones at him upon the wall,

and also many shot arrows at him

as he stood upon the wall;

but the Spirit of the Lord was with him,

insomuch that they could not hit him

with their stones neither with their arrows.

3 Now when they saw that they could not hit him,

there were many more who did believe on his words,

insomuch that they went away unto Nephi to be baptized.

Object Lesson:

Put the picture of Samuel the Lamanite up on the wall.

Print and cut out the arrows.

I made some arrows with some ideas for you to use

as well as some blank ones that you can fill in on your own.

Now ask your family the question below:

"What are some of the temptations Satan is throwing at us today?"

Take turns having your children stand by the wall next to the picture

of Samuel the Lamanite.

As family members give their answers,

have them put the arrows up on the wall next to the child.

(They will be standing as if they were Samuel.)

Ask family members:

"What can we do to make sure that we don't get hit by the temptations of our day?"

"What can we do to have the Spirit of the Lord with us?"

 Remind your family that when we

put our Faith in the Lord

and show courage,

WE CAN STAND AS SAMUEL DID

AND NOT BE HIT!

Closing Prayer:

Don't Forget to take pictures of your children

standing against the wall with the arrows.

This will serve as a reminder for them to be strong,

to have faith, and courage to stand up for what is right!

Here's the PDF:

Samuel the Lamanite FHE Lesson Packet PDF 

Here's the TREAT/GAME:

Spider's on a String

 Halloween-Style Donut Eating Contest!

Tie the donuts to a string and have family members

try to eat the entire donut without using their hands!

(I put a plastic tablecloth under the donuts to make the clean up go FASTER!)

You Will Need:

Chocolate Covered Donuts

(You can use large or small ones.)

Pretzel Sticks

Butcher's Twine

M&M's

and

Milk Chocolate Chips

To Make Your Donut Spiders:

Stick the pretzels into the sides of the donut.

Dip the M&M's into melted chocolate chips and add them

to the donuts to make the spider's eyes.

I used some mini chips for the eyeball centers.

Stick eyeball centers on with the melted chocolate as well.

Put a string through the center and tie it to a main line,

and you're ready to play.

Remember:

NO HANDS!

Have a GREAT NIGHT!

Food Storage Meals and Menu Planning - Dessert: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Squares!

Today's Dessert Menu Is:

Here's the Recipe:

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Shortening

2/3 cup Peanut Butter

1 1/3 cup Brown Sugar, Packed

2 Tbsp. Dried Whole Egg

1/4 cup Water

3 Tbsp. Reconstituted Dry Milk

1 1/4 tsp. Vanilla

1 3/4 cups Whole Wheat Flour

1/2 tsp. Baking Soda

2/3 cup Quick Cooking Oats

Instructions:

Combine shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar,

eggs, milk and vanilla.

(Shortening will be in small lumps.)

Stir together flour and baking soda.

Blend into shortening mixture.

Add oatmeal and blend.

Spread into lightly greased 9 x 13-inch pan.

Bake @ 375 degrees for 15-18 minutes.

Cool.

Cut into squares.

Additions:

Cinnamon Chips or Chocolate Chips can be added before baking.

(I've tried it all three ways and you can't go wrong with any of them!)

Here's the PDF:

Food Storage Meals and Menu Planning - Dessert: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Squares Recipe PDF

EnJOY!

Food Storage Meals and Menu Planning - Sweet and Sour Beef!

Today's Dinner Menu Is:

Sweet and Sour Beef!

Here's the Recipe:

Ingredients:

4 cups Water

1/2 cup Dried Carrots

1/3 cup Dried Onion

2 Tbsp. Green and Red Peppers

1 Tbsp. Beef Bouillon

1 (12-ounce) Can Beef Chunks, undrained and broken up

(You can use your own bottled meat . . . hint . . . hint!)

1 (15-ounce) Can Tomato Sauce

1/4 cup Brown Sugar, Packed

2 Tbsp. Vinegar

1 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce

2 Tbsp. Cornstarch

1/4 cup Water

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in first column and simmer 20 minutes.

Add rest of ingredients, except cornstarch and 1/4 cup water.

Simmer for 5 minutes.

Mix cornstarch in 1/4 cup water until there are no lumps.

Stir into beef mixture.

Bring back to boil stirring constantly.

Simmer 1 minute.

Serve over cooked rice.

Serves 5-6

Variation:

Add 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained, reserving juice.

Add enough water to reserved juice to make required 4 cups liquid.

Also add one more tablespoon of cornstarch.

Serve over rice.

Remember the Rice 1-2-3 Rule:

1 cup rice + 2 cups water = 3 cups rice!

Here's the PDF:

Food Storage Meals and Menu Planning - Dinner: Sweet and Sour Beef Recipe PDF

Delish!

Safety and Preparedness Family Home Evening: Don't Be SpOoKeD!

Don't be
"SpOoKeD"
by what the world has to say . . .

We have
PROPHETS and APOSTLES
to show us the way!
Opening Prayer:
Opening Song:
"We Thank Thee O God For a Prophet"
or
"Follow the Prophet"
The Topic of Today's FHE Lesson Is:
Following the Prophet!
It is based on a talk that was was quoted twice during
the last general conference.
It was also taught in our Relief Society Meeting yesterday.
(Which was a very powerful lesson.)
It is VERY IMPORTANT for our children to know
that the Prophet WILL NOT EVER lead us astray.
The Lord will not allow it!
Here's a Link to the Talk:
Fourteen Fundamentals in Following the Prophet Link
This talk was given in 1981 by President Ezra Taft Benson.
Please read and review each of the 14 Fundamentals with your family
for tonight's Family Home Evening.

First: The prophet is the only man who speaks for the Lord in everything.

President Thomas S. Monson

Second: The living prophet is more vital to us than the Standard Works.

Third: The living prophet is more important to us than a dead prophet.

Fourth: The prophet will never lead the Church astray.

President Wilford Woodruff stated:

“I say to Israel,

the Lord will never permit me or any other man

who stands as president of the Church to lead you astray.

It is not in the program.

It is not in the mind of God.”

(The Discourses of Wilford Woodruff, pp. 212–13.)

Fifth: The prophet is not required to have any particular earthly training or diplomas to speak on any subject or act on any matter at any time.

Sixth: The prophet does not have to say “Thus saith the Lord” to give us scripture.

Seventh: The prophet tells us what we need to know, not always what we want to know.

Eighth: The Prophet is not limited by men’s reasoning.

Ninth: The prophet can receive revelation on any matter—temporal or spiritual.

Tenth: The prophet may well advise on civic matters.

Eleventh: The two groups who have the greatest difficulty in following the prophet are the proud who are learned and the proud who are rich.

Twelfth: The prophet will not necessarily be popular with the world or the worldly.

Thirteenth: The prophet and his counselors make up the First Presidency—The highest quorum in the Church.

Fourteenth: The prophet and the presidency—the living prophet and the First Presidency—follow them and be blessed—reject them and suffer.

President Benson closed his talk with this testimony:

"In conclusion let us summarize this grand key, these

“Fourteen Fundamentals in Following the Prophet”,

for our salvation depends on them.

I testify that these fourteen fundamentals in following the living prophet are true.

If we want to know how well we stand with the Lord

then let us ask ourselves how well we stand with

His Mortal Captain.

How close do our lives harmonize with the Lord’s Anointed

The Living Prophet

President of the Church,

and with the Quorum of the First Presidency.

May God bless us all to look to the Prophet and the Presidency

 in the critical and crucial days ahead is my prayer."

Challenge:

Hang the 14 Fundamentals in Following the Prophet

on your fridge or on a wall for your family to see

throughout the week.

Closing Prayer:

Time for TREATS:

Here's the Recipe:

Ingredients:

1 pkg (8oz) Cream Cheese

3/4 cup Brown Sugar

1 container Caramel

(usually found in the produce section)

1 package Skor Bits

Granny Smith Apples, Sliced

Instructions:

Beat the cream cheese with brown sugar until smooth.

Spread thinly onto large serving plate.

Heat the caramel slightly (about 15 second in microwave) to make spreadable.

Spread on top of cream cheese.

Sprinkle the package of Skor bits all over the top.

Serve with sliced Granny Smith apples for dipping.

Here's the PDF:

Family Home Evening Lesson - 14 Fundamentals PDF
Here's the PDF for the Cards:

14 Fundamentals Cards PDF

"When the Prophet speaks . . . THE DEBATE IS OVER!"

Isn't that the COOLEST statement!

I hope to teach my children to

ALWAYS, ALWAYS FOLLOW THE PROPHET,

NO MATTER WHAT!

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