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When I saw that Sam’s Club was carrying these new handy grilled chicken snack packs, I got excited. They make salads, quesadillas, and even homemade pizza night a snap! Of course, you can grill and slice your own chicken and refrigerate it, sealed airtight, for up to 5 days. But if you’re short on time or don’t have space for a grill, these are the best quality shortcut I have found. Other brands tend to include a lot of gristle. Why eat soup in the summer? Because the broth

A life-size tape or chalk spiral can be a fun teaching tool for family worship time. Here are ideas to use throughout the year to connect it to Scripture: Stop & Go Play a listening stop and go game. The Bible teaches us to listen to our parents and pay attention to their instructions. Read: Proverbs 1:8, Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:2-3, Colossians 3:20, Proverbs 6:20-21. I’m Coming! Walk slowly from the outer ring to the inner. Say, “Closer, closer, you are coming closer to th

What You Need 6 large eggs 1 tablespoon milk or cream 1 cup each of two meats: chopped ham slices, crumbled cooked bacon, crumbled cooked sausage, grilled chicken (chopped small) 1 cup each of two veggies: parboiled white or sweet potato slices, spinach, asparagus, mushrooms, zucchini squash 3/4 cup each of two shredded cheeses: cheddar, parmesan, gouda, baby Swiss, Havarti, Colby, Monterey Jack 3 tablespoons butter Seasonings: 1 tablespoon minced onion and garlic (fresh if p

What You Need 1 ½ cups biscuit mix ½ stick butter, melted 1/4 cup milk 4 Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Original Sausage Patties, chopped into small pieces 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup shredded cheese, your choice (pepper jack, parmesan, or Colby are all yummy!) 6 eggs, whisked in a separate bowl with 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon each garlic salt and seasoned salt What You Do This recipe makes 1 dozen regular-size savory pastries perfect for brunch or easy lunch with fruit

Assemble these fun and unique open-faced sandwiches in a large casserole dish or aluminum disposable pan spritzed with baking spray. Pour the sauce over the sandwiches and bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes until the sandwiches are golden brown. Whisk together the sauce. 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups of heavy cream 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese split into 1/2 cup for sauce and 1/2 cup for topping right before baking 1/3 cup of shredded mozzarella or Italian blend cheese 2

Clean and drain/dry/cap fruits in a variety of colors. Prepare the Fluffy Cloud Dip: On high speed, beat 2 cups of heavy whipping cream with 1 tablespoon of vanilla and 1/3 cup sugar until the cream turns into fairly stiff peaks. Stir in 1/2 cup of vanilla yogurt and 2 tablespoons of marshmallow crème (optional). Prepare a tray of long lines of fruit in the order of the colors of the rainbow. Put a bowl of Fluffy Cloud Dip at either end of the tray.

What You Need 10-12 ounces of your favorite dry pasta (about 3/4 of a 1-pound box; fettuccine, mini bow ties, or penne work great for this dish) 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 6 tablespoons butter (about 3/4 of a stick) 1 cup Parmesan cheese separated into 3/4 cups for the recipe and 1/4 cup to sprinkle on dish after preparing 1/4 cup grated Mozzarella or Italian blend cheese 1-2 tablespoons minced garlic (according to how much garlic you like) 1/2 teaspoon each seasoned or

Let's get seeds of Scripture planted early!

Billy was quiet all the way home from the library. Mom glanced in her rearview mirror to see if he was reading, but he wasn’t. He stared out the window with a blank face. Later he fidgeted with his hangnails. When they got home, Suzie carried her book bag to the living room and dumped all her books onto the floor and immediately started reading. Billy shuffled to his room and dropped his backpack beside his bed, then kicked it a couple times so it went mostly under the bed—it

Australia is called the “land down under” because it is in the southern hemisphere.

Parent Note: This craft is a little more expensive to make but it is easy and super fun. Check for tree nut allergies before deciding upon this craft. What You Need 3/4 cup raw, unrefined cocoa butter 1/4 cup raw, unrefined shea butter 1 cup coconut oil or sweet almond oil 1 cup beeswax pellets 1 teaspoon vanilla essential oil (oleoresin, this is different from vanilla extract) Silicone molds Parchment paper bakery bags or metal tins a little larger than the size of your mol

Make beautiful wrapping paper and cards with this fun craft. Be sure to cover your work surface with paper, and wear old clothes and an apron! You need: Aluminum pan (like a pie plate) Heavy white paper (butcher paper or card stock) Shaving cream Acrylic craft paint or liquid calligraphy ink (2 or 3 colors that look good together, like blue and green or purple and pink) Small wooden craft stick Large wooden craft stick or paint stirring stick You do: Line your work surface wi

Put the popcorn [Make a pot shape with the left arm; wiggle the right hand fingers over pot] In a pot [Put the right hand in the “pot”] Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle. [Put both palms up, close together, and move hands back and forth] When we hear [Put right index finger on right earlobe] The first one pop, [Hold right index finger out to show “first”] Giggle, giggle, giggle! [Put both hands on mouth] Listen, listen, can you hear? [Cup hands to ears] Will the popping ever stop? [Use

All of us experience loss—the death of a precious loved one, the miscarriage of a long-prayed-for child, a hope deferred. But today I want to talk about a different kind of loss. I want to talk about the grief of those who have lost someone who abused them and never owned up to their offenses. This could be a family member with anger or addiction issues. It could be a spouse, supervisor, or community leader that others trust. The loss may be due to death, but it may also be d

Jeremiah 33:6: Behold, I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal them; and I will reveal to them an abundance of peace and truth.

God is not a vending machine; He is the Almighty One who deserves honor, trust, and praise at all times, even when life brings circumstances we would not choose. God is not absent or silent in our trials; He sees all and carefully stewards our time, resources, losses, and gains. He is present, working, and more than able! God is not part of life; He is both the source and purpose of life. If He has allowed something hard, He can teach us about Himself through it and that know

Easy and nutritious, veggie-packed stir-fry is one of our family favorites.

Do you want to give a special gift to friends but don’t want to spend a lot on each family? Try this one-of-a-kind mix—but only give it to people you really like, because they will be calling you asking for more. This mix takes a little coordination—there are several steps. But it makes a LOT and, unlike many holiday treats, it stays fresh for a couple of weeks stored in an airtight container in a cool spot. Also, as a bonus, you could make any one of these treats and have a