Who would have thought Sprite or Mt. Dew could put a whole new spin on apple dumplings. When my mother-in-law, Judy, makes this quick dessert it does not last long. Have the vanilla ice cream on hand! 2 (10 oz) cans of refrigerated crescent roll …
Simple Thanksgiving Ideas
* For kids, visit FamilyFun.com to print out Thanksgiving bingo, directions for making pilgrim rings, and turkey place cards. * Cut out leaves from various shades of fall-colored paper. Throughout November, have each family member write down a blessing on each leaf. Display the leaves …
Thanksgiving Blessing
The Lord bless you and keep you The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the …
Cozy Dining Outside
Weather permitting, consider enjoying dinner outside by throwing sleeping bags, quilts, and throws over lawn chairs to keep warm. To re-create Loi’s design, begin by covering patio tables with simple white tablecloths or sheets. For drinking glasses, use inexpensive Mason jars that can be found …
Pumpkin Centerpieces
Loi Palmer’s pumpkin centerpieces will be the highlight of your Thanksgiving tables this year. To make the centerpieces, use real pumpkins and poke small holes in the top to stick in fall floral picks. Loi used picks from Hobby Lobby that included beaded leaves and …
Blessings Brunch
During the month of November consider hosting a Blessings Brunch. Set aside a morning during the month to host women in your life who have been a blessing to you. Over brunch go around the table and tell each lady specifically what she means to …
Five Kernels Prayer
Let friends and family know how much you appreciate them at Thanksgiving by sending the Five Kernels Prayer as a card or email. To mail, print out the following poem on orange card stock (it looks nice with a horn of plenty graphic at the …
Family Communion
For many years we have held Communion after Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. It was first hosted by my late husband. After his death we had one of our male guests take over for the next many years until my sons were old enough to host …
Thanksgiving Countdown & Menu
Menu: Apple caramel coffee cake, turkey and stuffing, ham, twice-baked potatoes, gravy, spoon bread, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole, green beans, succotash, raw vegetable tray with olives and pickles, Sister Shubert’s Rolls (found in the frozen food section of the grocery store), mystery pecan pie, …
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 and strawberries together. Line up won ton wrappers on wax paper. Place a small amount, about a teaspoon, in the …