In a large punch bowl mix the following: 1 quart egg nog, 1 quart softened peppermint ice cream, 1 liter of ginger ale.
Party plans, menus, ideas, and more to celebrate all the special holidays & occasions in our life.
Holidays & Occasions
Bite-Size Goodies
Need a fun appetizer for this year’s party? Be sure to make plenty–these will not last long! Strawberry Won Tons 1/2 cup strawberry cream cheese, 8 fresh rinsed and sliced strawberries or drained frozen strawberries, won ton wrappers, cooking oil, powdered sugar. Blend strawberry cheese …
Not Your Average Cheese Ball
A cheese ball is a party food staple. Here are a few recipes that add a new twist to an old favorite. Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball 1 (8 ounce) softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup softened butter (no substitutes), 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3/4 cup confectioners …
More Gift Giving Ideas
Rhonda Ellis, Loi Palmer, Kellie Renfroe * Create a family address book. Include: addresses, home and cell phone numbers, email addresses, children’s names, birthdays, college addresses, anniversaries. * Turn your child’s artwork into a keepsake present: note cards, calendars, coffee cups, refrigerator magnets. Or frame …
A Week of Poverty
This year during the holiday season, my family is celebrating what we call a week of poverty. My husband and I decided to educate ourselves and our children about poverty during the holidays because many people go hungry and cold while we have plenty. On …
Family Christmas Project
For Christmas this year consider a family benevolence project. Begin by helping the children raise funds with yard sales or chores where they can collect money for the project. Mom and Dad can save a specific amount weekly from their pay checks. The week of …
Peppermint Chocolate Pie
This simple pie is a snap to make and it is one of my family’s favorites. It will also make a nice gift to bless your neighbors with this year. 1 package (8 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup water 1 package (8 ounce) softened …
Nativity Trivia Questions
Jack Evert Q. How many times is Herod’s name mentioned? A. 7 times Q. How many times is Herod called “king” in Matthew? A. Once Q. Where was Zachariah working? A. In the temple, although not the Holy of Holies Q. Mary was chosen to …
To Grandma’s House We Go
Page Hughes “Over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go.” Do you picture your family in the car singing this familiar tune? For most of us reality hit the first time we took our first child home for Christmas and it …
Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Grace Pruitt First layer: 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels, 3/4 cup melted butter, 3 tablespoons sugar Mix ingredients, place in a 13″ x 9″ x 2″ casserole dish. Bake 8 minutes. Remove to cool. Second layer: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, 1 (8 ounce) …