Tom Blessings Bingo

Is a staple at our Thanksgiving Day

Celebration.

Each person brings a

WRAPPED DOLLAR STORE GIFT!

These gifts will become the

Bingo Game PRIZES!

We have lots of littles in our family

So we have two bingo boards.

FEAST is for the Adults

And

TOM is for the Littles!

There is one thing you might want

To remember if you want to

get your prize . . .

You have to say, “FEAST” when you

Have 5 in a row instead of

“Bingo!”

If you forget . . . you have to wait

until you get another 5 in a row

to collect the goods!

LOVE IT!

Here’s the PDF:

FEAST:

Cards 1-6
Cards 7-18
Cards 19-24
Calling Cards for Feast Bingo

TOM:

 CALLING CARDS:

Thanks to Valerie for adding the pics

To the game boards!

NOTE:

You can use white elephant gifts

For the Bingo prizes to keep things

Even cheaper!

Here’s the PDF:

Tom

Turkey Hunt

I love being around kids!

The things they do and say bust me up

and the way they get excited about the

Holidays is definitely something well

Worth watching!

My Thanksgiving job is usually

entertaining the kids.

I get as excited as they do . . . so it’s the

perfect thing for me to be in charge of .

One year I was in charge of the pies.

I was soooo excited!

I made 15 pies and loaded them in the car to

take to Henefer.

ON the way . . . we noticed a family that

had been stranded because of car problems.

I told Dave to stop so that I  could see what

we could do to help.

We gathered all the money we could find

and left them with a pie.

I thought they would love a little

bit of pumpkin pie while they waited for

their tow truck.

When it came time to present the pies

to my family . . . I was OOBER excited.

They looked awesome!!!

My Dave took the first bite and looked at

me with the most puzzled look on his face.

He asked me what type of pie I had made.

“PUMPKIN,” of course!

I took a bite to see why he would ask.

“GOOD NIGHT AND LITTLE FISHES!” 

It tasted like squash!

I had forgotten the sugar!

I immediately thought of the cute little

family on the side of the road.

They probably thought I was trying

to poison them!

Bless their hearts . . . I felt soooo bad!

So long story short . . .

I am now permanently in charge of

The games!

Woot . . . Woot!

The kids just think it’s because I’m the

FuN Aunt, I’m sure!

I am still allowed to make

cream pies or fruit pies so that’s good!

The littles always love to hunt for things,

So a TURKEY HUNT is a must at

Our house every year!

Here’s what the Turkey’s look like:

To Make the Game:

Print the Turkey’s

Laminate and Cut Them Out

Attach the Turkey’s to Tongue Depressors

And You’re Ready to Go!

Now all you have to do is hide them in the yard

And turn the kids loose!

Each of the Turkey’s have different

colored tail feathers.

I did that so that we could do prizes

at the end of the game.

I put the prizes into cellophane bags.

I add a turkey tag

(which is included in the PDF)

to each bag.

The kids can grab the match to their

Turkey!

I use the card below to keep track

 Of the Turkey’s that have been found.

This is laminated and marked with a

Dry erase marker!

The kids love to see what turkey’s have been

Found, and what turkey’s are left!

Super Fun . . . Super Easy . . . and a great

Way to keep the kids entertained!

Here's the PDF:

Turkey Hunt Game

Pin the Gobbler on the Turkey!

The first idea I had for this was to pin the feathers

on the Turkey, but...

Turkey's are covered with feathers!

PIN THE GOBBLER on the TURKEY

Now that's a bit more of a challenge!

You can use the Turkey and feathers from the

PLUCK THE TURKEY GAME

if you would like the game to be less of a challenge for little ones

or if you just want a variety.

Either way...the object is to have FUN!

Here's the BIG FELLA, Himself:

and

Here Are His Gobblers:

Here's the PDF:

Pin the Gobbler on the Turkey 11x17
Pin the Gobbler on the Turkey 8.5x11

This is also a large PDF.

I go to good ole' Alphagraphics to get mine printed

and laminated at the same time.

Instructions:

Cut the laminated game pieces.

Mount the Turkey on the wall with Poster Tack.

Add some Poster Tack to the back of the Gobblers,

and you're ready to play!

Don't Forget the blind fold!

HINT:

If you have a mix of older and younger kids,

you can put the older ones in charge of some of the games.

It's a great way to get everyone involved.

Make sure you have separate activities as well

and your teens will be much more willing to help out!

Where in the World is Trish? . . . . . . . .. . .

Have you been wondering 
just where Tricia is?

Well, I have some bad news . . .
and I have some good news . . .
Which do you want first?
I always like to hear the bad stuff before the good stuff.
How about you?

(BAD STUFF)

Tricia will be without Internet of ANY kind for a couple of weeks.
We had a brief moment of glee where we were
doing our happy dance and jig after I fixed her DSL line
in a jack that had previously not been working.
Luckily for her family no one was in the house
to see our really, really bad celebration dance over
the fact that no more lines would be strung throughout her house.
THEN the weather came and gave us 2 quick power outages
in a row annnnnnddddd since her telephone box
looks like my 4 year old put it together,
(when it was really some construction guy building their house)
I am not surprised it gave it's last kaput.
Sadly to say her DSL lines finally gave out on her
and the person can't look at it until after Thanksgiving.
Sooooooo, once again, you will just have to wait.

...Until TOMORROW that is...

 (GOOD STUFF)

Tricia is coming over to my house to post, post, post, and more post.
In fact you just might see a post every couple of hours.

While she has had no Internet,
she has been creating like mad!

WOOT WOOT!

All her Thanksgiving ideas, (and believe me there are PLENTY!!!)
will be up and running tomorrow throughout the day.
 Just in time for your Thanksgiving
celebrations with all your friends
and family surrounding you.

Oh, Happy Day!

Enjoy your weekend,
Valerie

And The Winners Are . . . !

Can I just say...

I am soooo

IMPRESSED and PROUD

of ALL of YOU!

YOU WERE ALL EXPERTS!

The water answers varied a little, but that's because

I didn't specify an amount of time.

I wish I could give all of you a prize!

BUT

I only have two prizes to give!

...Drum Roll Please...

The Contest Winners Are . . .

Stephanie and Alisa

WOOT WOOT!

Send your address to my email and I'll send your prize.
So are you wondering what you won?!?

It's the . . .

Yatzee Game!
All made up and ready to go.

Sorry it went longer than 3:00 pm.

My house is still in plastic, but it's should be done

by FRIDAY!

Oh, Happy Day!

Ark Prep 101 - CONTEST!

Are you ready for a TEST?

We have covered quite a few different subjects under the topic of

Emergency Preparedness.

So . . . I thought NOW would be a great time to see

what you've learned.

The First Two People to finish the TEST with 100% will

WIN a Thanksgiving Surprise!

Are YOU Ready?

Question #1:

What is the most inexpensive and accessible,

but most often forgotten

Emergency Preparedness Item YOU should have stored?

Question #2:

How much of this item should YOU store per person?

Question #3:

What is the first thing YOU should do if a fire starts in your home?

Question #4:

A _______________ is a plan that families should have ready

in case of an emergency.

Question #5:

If your home were to burn to the ground, what is the one

thing YOU would need to take with you . . . besides your family,

to make the process of starting over again an easier process?

Question #6:

Name 10 items you should have stored in your 72 Hour Kits.

This question may have several different answers,

but as long as the 10 you have are on the list,

YOU'RE GOOD!

Question #7:

According to the LDS Cannery Order Form . . .

How long can YOU store wheat?

Question #8:

Name 5 things you can do with wheat.

Question #9:

If I were canning green beans, would I use a

Steamer, Waterbath Canner, or a Pressure Canner?

Question #10:

How long should you process a pint of chicken?

Bonus Question:

Explain the difference between Freeze Dried and Dehydrated.

Here's the Test PDF:

Ark Prep 101 Test PDF

Good Luck EVERYONE!!!

Winners will be posted by:

3:00 pm TODAY!

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!



To All Winners of the Contest . . .

This was like oh, maybe just a few moons ago. ;) 

 I mailed the packages yesterday for Tricia and

you should have already received them today

or will receive them tomorrow. 

ENJOY!! 

It was a 10 Steps to Organized Workbook

from our company and she threw in a

Responsibility CD packet and an Allowance Notepad too,

since you had to wait just a teensy tiny bit. 

So . . . if you get a package in the mail and have no idea

why Tricia is sending it to you,

you might have forgotten you were one of the winners. 

It's Christmas for you!!!!!  

Yay!
P.S.
Shhhhhh . . . (Don't tell Valerie, it's Trish!)
I just wanted to let you know that I will make up for lost time.
I still have tons of fun Thanksgiving and soon to be coming
Christmas Ideas to share with YOU, along with all
of the normal Preparedness Posts.
If all goes well, I'll be posting by tomorrow!
Thanks You
for your help
Valerie and Carrie!
Much Appreciated!

ATTENTION ALL FANS!!!

This is Valerie, once again.  Tricia's having fun moments at her house with painters coming a week ahead of schedule.  She will be posting as soon as she can, but with dust kicking up and causing her TERRIBLE allergies to kick into overdrive, I am officially calling a timeout for her for a few days.  She has no idea I am posting this, but lucky her, she has me to tell her to stop worrying about her blog and start worrying about her health.  Thanks ahead of time for all your patience and understanding on her part as she focuses on herself for just a few days.  I know it's KILLING her she missed her post today, so know she loves you ladies and gentlemen, and will be back as soon as she is ready.  (Not any sooner, Trish!) ;)  LOL!  Trisha posted 1 minute before I posted this one!  You snuck it in girl!


Love ya chic!
Valerie

P.S.  I put the Gobbler PDF's on the blog for her.  So check on the original Gobble post.

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!

Vital Records - Scan and Label!

We're finishing up the Photo Section Today!

Scanning and Labeling Photos

Before the days of digital cameras...we used to use

film that needed to be processed and negatives

that needed to be stored.

It was quite a process!

I have tons of pictures that I would like to be

able to preserve digitally,

SO... this week I will be scanning photos like crazy

so that I can save them on my hard-drive.

(This will also save them on Backblaze so

that they will be around FOREVER!)

One more thing I will be doing:

Labeling the photos that I have in photo albums.

I used the albums with pocket page protectors so I don't

have any information written down anywhere

that would let anyone

other than me and my immediate family know

WHO is in the picture.

I will be adding the information to those photos

using photo safe permanent pens so that others down the

line will know who we are and what we were up to.

That's your challenge

for this week!

I'm working on the PDF files that I wasn't able to load last week.

I will be posting the Primary Theme and Scripture FHE

as well as some Thanksgiving Placecards later TODAY!

November Journal Pages!

The November Journal Pages are HERE!

Here's the Photo Page:

Journal Blocks:

Here's the PDF:

November Journal Packet PDF

The Journal Cover Is On the Way!!!

All the PDF files should be up and running on Monday.

Thanks for being so patient!

PLUCK...The Turkey!

PLUCK THE TURKEY!

This is a Thanksgiving Hangman

and a great way to get pre-teens and teens

involved in the day's activities.

You have to use words that have to do with this

specific holiday.

(OK...you don't have to, but it's definitely more fun!)

Instead of slowly hanging a stick figure,

you will be plucking the turkey.

If you guess the word before all your feathers are gone...

YOU WIN!

If NOT...You're the Thanksgiving Dinner!

Above is a picture of the word card.

This page is laminated so that dry erase markers can be used.

Here's the Plucked Turkey:

Here are His Feathers:

The Game Also Comes With An Instruction Card:

The PDF prints out to be an 11"x17"

so it can be used in larger groups.

I also did a smaller version so that you can

print it from home.

Here is the 11"x 17" PDF file:

Pluck the Turkey

Here's the 8"x 10" PDF:

Pluck the Turkey

Good Luck!

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!