1 (46 oz) can pineapple juice, 1 (24 oz) bottle apple cider, 1 (6 oz) can frozen orange juice concentrate, 1 (12 oz) can frozen lemonade concentrate, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 whole cloves, 1 cheesecloth bag. Tie cinnamon …
Road Trip Tips
Kellie Renfroe * Allow each child to choose two DVDs for the trip if you have a DVD player in your vehicle. This will give everyone a good movie selection to choose from along the way. * Pack bottled water and juice boxes in a …
Peppermint Punch
In a large punch bowl mix the following: 1 quart egg nog, 1 quart softened peppermint ice cream, 1 liter of ginger ale.
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 …