Tuesday Tips

Get creative with the Halloween candy!

~ fun ideas for using up the leftover treats ~

stir M&M's into cookie dough

chop butterfingers, baby ruths, twix & reeses peanut butter cups

for choose your own "ice cream blend-ins"

fold chopped snickers into brownie batter

use chopped heath bars on top of iced cakes

add your favorite candy bar to a milk shake

Baked Ziti

Baked Ziti

6-8 servings

12 ounces uncooked ziti or small tube pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 jar (28 ounces) spaghetti sauce
2 eggs
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
2 1/2 cups (10 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Drain pasta; add to cheese mixture and toss to coat. Spoon a third of the meat sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; top with half of the pasta mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining meat sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

"Become a possibilitarian.
No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are,
raise your sights and see possibilities -
always see them, for they're always there."

~ Norman Vincent Peale

illustration courtesy of www.allposters.com
"Autumn Trail" by Tan Chun

Cubscouts

"I promise to do my best

To do my duty

to God and my country,

To help other people, and

to obey the Law of the Pack."

Cub Scout Promise

photo courtesy of Mr. H.

Hide it in your Heart Week of November 9

~"Hide it in your Heart"~

"Your word I have hidden in my heart" Psalm 119:11 NKJV

"But even if we, or an angel from heaven,

preach any other gospel to you

than what we have preached to you,

let him be accursed.

As we have said before, so now I say again,

if anyone preaches any other gospel to you

than what you have received,

let him be accursed."

Galatians 1:8-9 NKJV

"This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom
but in words taught by the Spirit,
expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words."
I Corinthians 2:13 NIV

Apple Cinnamon Scones

Apple Cinnamon Scones

12 servings

2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, chilled
2 apples - peeled, cored and shredded
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, salt, and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add shredded apple and milk. Stir to form a soft dough. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently 8 to 10 times. Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Brush tops with milk, and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes, or until browned and risen. Serve warm with butter and enjoy!

Linked to Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop #77

Supper Menus
November 9th-14th

Monday
out for sandwiches
Tuesday
baked ziti, garlic bread sticks, ceasar salad
Wednesday
chicken and biscuits, lettuce and tomato salad
Thursday
bacon cheeseburger buns, french fries
Friday
leftovers
Saturday
out for burgers

Sunday Songs

~Farther Along~

Tempted and tried, we're oft made to wonder
Why it should be thus all the day long,
While there are others living about us,
Never molested, though in the wrong.

Refrain
Farther along we'll know all about it,
Farther along we'll understand why;
Cheer up my brother, live in the sunshine,
We'll understand it all by and by.

When death has come and taken our loved ones,
It leaves our home so lonely and drear,
Then do we wonder why others prosper
Living so wicked year after year.

Refrain

Faithful til death, said our loving Master
A few more days to labor and wait,
Toils of the road will then seem as nothing
As we sweep through the beautiful gate.

Refrain

When we see Jesus, coming in glory,
When He comes from His home in the sky,
Then we shall meet Him in that bright mansion,
We'll understand it all by and by.

Refrain

1937
Words and Music by W. B. Stephens

"No spring nor summer beauty

hath such grace

As I have seen

in one autumnal face."

~John Donne

illustration courtesy of www.allposters.com

"Autumn Harvest" by Kevin Daniels

What the Bible says Wednesday

What the Bible says about...
sleeping and rising

"How long will you lie there, you sluggard?
When will you get up from your sleep?
A little sleep, a little slumber,
a little folding of the hands to rest -
and poverty will come on you like a bandit
and scarcity like an armed man."
Proverbs 6:9-11

"Lazy hands make a man poor,
put diligent hands bring wealth."
Proverbs 10:4

"He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son,
but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son."
Proverbs 10:5

"Do not love sleep or you will grow poor;
stay awake and you will have food to spare."
Proverbs 20:13

"A little sleep, a little slumber,
a little folding of the hands to rest -
and poverty will come on you like a bandit
and scarcity like an armed man."
Proverbs 24:33, 34

"As a door turns on its hinges,
so a sluggard turns on his bed."
Proverbs 26:14

"This is the day that the Lord has made,
let us rejoice and be glad in it."
Psalm 118:24

Some verses to inspire me to rise earlier. :-)

Tuesday Tips

I thought this was a really neat idea. It comes from "101 Ways to Cut Out the Clutter" by Emilie Barnes. I am forever making lists of projects to tackle when I have bits of time, but this way just sounds like so much more fun. Instead of going to a boring list and just doing what is next, you get to be surprised at what you are going to accomplish! ;-)

The Idea Jar

"If you can't decide what to do next to make your home better organized, try this. Cut some paper into strips and write down the various projects that need to be done on each of those strips. Place them in a jar - mix them up. When you need to decide what comes next, place your hand in the jar and select one slip of paper. If it reads, "de-clutter the pantry," that's what you do next. When you need another task go back to the jar and reach in. Bam! You have your next project! As new projects come to mind, write them down an another slip of paper and then drop them into the jar."

~from "101 Ways to Cut Out the Clutter" by Emilie Barnes

Hide it in your Heart Week of November 2

~"Hide it in your Heart"~
"Your word I have hidden in my heart" Psalm 119:11 NKJV

"Always be prepared to give an answer

to everyone who asks you to give the reason

for the hope that you have.

But do this with gentleness and respect."

1 Peter 3:15 NIV

"This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom

but in words taught by the Spirit,

expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words."

I Corinthians 2:13 NIV

The Spirit of Christmas

My mom had a special treat for me at her last visit.

Some books that she no longer wanted to keep,

but knew that I would love to have.

Leisure Arts Presents "The Spirit of Christmas"

Creative Holiday Ideas Books

Thirteen books in all, full of

~crafting~

~baking~

~cooking~

and
~decorating~

Perfect for planning Christmas.
And I always start on November 1st! :-)

Supper Menus
November 2nd-7th

Monday
chicken sandwiches, french fries, baked beans, coleslaw
Tuesday
jalapeno chicken enchiladas, mexicorn, pinto beans
Wednesday
tortellini with pasta sauce, salad
Thursday
saucy chicken sandwiches, potato chips, pickle spears
Friday
out for supper
Saturday
savory beef sandwiches

Sunday Songs

~Give Me the Bible~

Give me the Bible, star of gladness gleaming,
To cheer the wand’rer lone and tempest tossed;
No storm can hide that radiance peaceful beaming,
Since Jesus came to seek and save the lost.

Refrain
Give me the Bible, holy message shining;
Thy light shall guide me in the narrow way;
Precept and promise, law and love combining,
Till night shall vanish in eternal day.

Give me the Bible, when my heart is broken,
When sin and grief have filled my soul with fear;
Give me the precious words by Jesus spoken,
Hold up faith’s lamp to show my Savior near.

Refrain

Give me the Bible, all my steps enlighten,
Teach me the danger of these realms below;
That lamp of safety o’er the gloom shall brighten,
That light alone the path of peace can show.

Refrain

Give me the Bible, lamp of life immortal,
Hold up that splendor by the open grave;
Show me the light from Heaven’s shining portal,
Show me the glory gilding Jordan’s wave.

Refrain

1883
Words by Priscilla J. Owens
Music by Edmund. S. Lorenz

This is one of my very, very favorites.

November!

November

"November comes

And November goes,

With the last red berries

And the first white snows.

With night coming early,

And dawn coming late,

And ice in the bucket

And frost by the gate.

The fires burn

And the kettles sing,

And earth sinks to rest

Until next spring."

~ Clyde Watson

Scenes from a Halloween kitchen

Hope your Halloween was full of fun! :-)

Other posts you might enjoy...

Boo! Halloween 2008

Our favorite popcorn balls

It's caramel apple time!

Creative Halloween costume!

This year my son was a "stick figure" for Halloween!

He wore all black - a ski mask, sweatshirt, sweatpants,

gloves, socks and tennis shoes.

Then, using bracelet size glow sticks, tie wraps and safety pins,

he and Mr. H. created a "walking" stick figure.

He really looked neat trick or treating and cars could see us

from a mile away - we all felt safe!

Supper Menus
October 26th-31st

Monday
super easy super cheesy lasagna, focaccia bread, caesar salad, italian biscotti
Tuesday
leftovers
Wednesday
out for sandwiches
Thursday
cheese enchiladas, refried beans, spanish rice
Friday
spicy crock pot spaghetti, focaccia bread, olive garden salad, chocolate marble cheesecake pie, heavenly chocolate chunk cookies
Saturday
texas chili, johnny cakes, caramel apples, popcorn balls

Sunday Songs

~Sing to Me of Heaven~

Sing to me of Heaven, sing that song of peace,

From the toils that bind me it will bring release;
Burdens will be lifted that are pressing so,
Showers of great blessing o’er my heart will flow.

Refrain
Sing to me of Heaven, let me fondly dream,
Of its golden glory, of its pearly gleam;
Sing to me when shadows of the evening fall,
Sing to me of heaven, sweetest song of all.

Sing to me of Heaven, as I walk alone,
Dreaming of the comrades that so long have gone;
In a fairer region ’mong the angel throng,
They are happy as they sing that old, sweet song.

Refrain

Sing to me of Heaven, tenderly and low,
Till the shadows o’er me rise and swiftly go;
When my heart is weary, when the day is long,
Sing to me of Heaven, sing that old, sweet song.

Refrain

1914
Words by Ada Powell
Music by B. B. Beall