Koenog's Wonderful Idea for All of Us to Think About

I haven't written here in what seems ages ( I know that's no excuse!) but here is what's going on in our corner of the world.

Uriah and Koenig just got back from gifting to the needy. Bloody brilliant that a three year old would think of doing this. They had a lot of fun doing this. He handed out over 200 bags of cookies tied with ribbons and attached candy canes to the bags. Uriah handed cups of hot cocoa out. Luckily, the weather held out and it was in the mid 50s making it a mild day for them.

Starting in January of 2010, Koenig is wanting to start a toy drive for children everywhere. His idea is that folks can dropped their gently used, unbroken or new toys into boxes around town. He is starting locally but his goal is to eventually to have this done nationwide.The toys would be picked up and placed into storage until early October. Then in October we would ask Sunday Schools, community groups, etc to come help box and wrap the toys for Christmas 2010. Each box would have a tag saying for example "Boy age 12 months" or "Girl age 16 years".

Once we get Koenig's toy drive going, we are going to start a Facebook page for him and a blog also. We would like to start a website for him also since he is always looking for ways to help others. We will post link to each of them as they are set up and become available.

BTW that photo is of Koenig during the first official snow of the year that happened recently.

Merry Christmas to everyone.

Menu Plan Monday for July 20 thru 24 2009

This week I plan to use my crockpot a lot more. I read an article that said for 7 hours on low a crock pot only costs $0.06 to run for the whole day! I did the math and it would cost you only
$1.86 for 31 days of usage. Plus it doesn't heat up your kitchen up . The best part to me is that you can put stuff in the crockpot in the morning and have dinner done except for a few sides without slaving over a hot stove.

Monday: Pork Chops with Apples
Creamed Corn
Steamed Rice

Tuesday: Easy Barbecue Crockpot Meatballs
Buttered Noodles
Green Peas

Wednesday: Crockpot Russian Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans

Thursday: Crockpot macaroni and cheese with ham

Friday: Haven't quite decided but I will post it when I do

Breakfasts will be cereal, waffles and oatmeal

Lunch will be leftovers

menu plan monday may 11 thru may 16

Menu Plan Monday-May 11 thru May 15th 2009
Monday-Spaghetti w/ meat sauce
Tuesday-Pierogies, Smoked Sausages
Wednesday-Meatloaf, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes
Thursday-Swedish Meatballs, Noodles, Peas
Friday-London Broil with Mahogany Sauce, Rice(make extra for tomorrow's dinner), Carrots
Saturday-Slow cooked chicken legs,leftover rice, veggie of some sort

Changes to the menu for the upcoming week

I got to reading the menu for the upcoming week and noticed that on Sunday and Monday we were having potatoes. Normally, that wouldn't be a problem but we had potatoes tonight so I decided to change the Sunday menu to read like this:

Sunday January 11,
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Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, muffins, bacon and juice or coffee
Lunch: Macaroni and cheese
Snack: Brownies
Dinner: Steaks, stuffing, carrots, crescent rolls

until next time

Menu for the week of Sunday January 11 through Saturday January 17, 2009

Like I said in my last post here is my up coming menu for the week for my family. Things may happen that might alter the menu but I try to stick with what I have written down. Please feel free to use this menu for your own family adjusting it as need be.
I would love to know what other poeple are feeding their familes so share with me. I'll post a few here each week so we can get ideas from each other.
Until next time....

Sunday January 11
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Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, bacon, muffins , juice or coffee
Lunch: Macaroni and cheese
Snack:Homemade Brownies
Dinner- Steaks (brought on sale from local store), baked potatoes, carrots, crescent rolls

Monday January 12
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Breakfast- Cereal w/ milk
Lunch- Sandwiches
Snack: Brownies
Dinner: Oven fried chicken, chantilly potatoes, mint orange peas, biscuits with honey butter (meal came from 1963 Pilsbury Cookbook)

Tuesday January 13
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Breakfast- Oatmeal
Lunch: CORD
Snack: Oatmeal cake
Dinner: Sloppy joes, chips and raw veggies

Wednesday January 14
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Breakfast-Bagels w/ butter and jelly
Lunch: Ravioli
Snack: Oatmeal cake
Dinner: Slow cooker beef stew

Thursday January 15
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Breakfast: Cereal w/ milk
Lunch: Ham and cheese crescents
Snack: Oatmeal Cake
Dinner-Stuffed Manicotti

Friday January 16
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Breakfast: Cereal w/ milk
Lunch: CORD
Snack: Rice Krispie treats
Dinner: Fish fillets and french fries

Saturday January 17
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Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, ham slices and cinnamon rolls
Lunch:
Snack: Rice Krispie treats
Dinner: Pierogies with sausage, mushrooms and onions

Happy New Year 2009

It's hard to believe that I've been doing this for over a year now. When I first started, it was just going to be for fun and a place to share my thoughts with the world. I have been thinking about it lately and since the DH got us a computer recently, I plan to post more often.
I am still learning my way around-how to post pictures, links, etc so please bare with me during this learning process.
As far as the family is concerned, all are doing good. Miss E is doing well in her kindergarten class and Miss N made the cheer leading team at the high school she attends. It's hard to believe she's in high school already. She's already looking at college-especially Va Tech and University of Virginia. (Personally, I hope she goes for Tech-I'm a huge Hokes fans!!!). the boys are just enjoying being little boys with their trucks, dinosaurs and all the things little boys like.
The dh and I are getting things in place for our move to Florida in May. We are so excited and I can't wait to go there. I've never even been to Florida so this will be an adventure for me of sorts.
My goals for the new year include ( I never did like "new year resolutions" they sound so formal)
1. Work on sample copy of organizing system book to show at sfows and to publishers. I am currently working on an organizing system book that will help people organize their homes, keep them clean with mininal effort and fuss on their parts.
2. Read more books by Christian authors. I read the Annie's People series by Beverly Lewis and loved them. I have some books that I have set aside but haven't started reading.
3. Find a pen pal so I can write long letters on pretty stationery. I hope to find one soon, I know someone who might be interested, so I may email her and see what she says.
4. Use my sewing machine more. I want to start making dresses for the girls and I to wear.
5. Wear skirts and dresses all the time. I still have some blue jeans but plan to convert them to skirts at the first chance I get. Right now I have on a denim skirt and a black shirt. Tomorrow I plan to wear my grey dress and black leggings.
6. Post my menu for the upcoming week by 11:00 pm on Friday night. That way people can get ideas from me.
7. Grow in my walk with God. I have let this slide so I really need to spend more time with Him and reading His word.
Blessings until next time

Denise