52 weeks to prepardeness - Week 45

Week 45 - Safety week! Purchase cord, or twine, flashlights and of course - batteries!

Park Pointe Relief Society University!

Congratulations! We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted as a student at Relief Society University! You will receive credit towards your graduation by registering for classes. Your class choices will include Budgeting, Wills and Trusts, First Aid/Emergency Preparedness, Responsible use of Media, Strengthening Marriage, Couponing, Budget Vacations and Spiritual Health.

The 2011 R.S.U school year will be announced at a later date.

Recipe - Sloppy Joes

Here is the recipe for the Sloppy Joes that were served at the Ward Service Day activity lunch:

Sloppy Joes
By: President Williams
4 lbs hamburger
2 med. onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 c celery, chopped
1/4 c butter
4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 - 3 tsp Worchestshire
2 14oz bottles of ketchup

Brown hamburger in saute pan. Add butter, onions, garlic and celery and cook until soft. Add remaining ingredients and cook until well combined and hot. Can be made ahead of time and kept warm in crockpots. Also freezes well.

52 weeks to prepardeness - Week 44

Week 44 - Garden seeds! Lots of vegetables. They are full of vitamins & minerals. Include a few flower seeds. In times of emeregency our spirities need brightening too.

52 weeks to prepardeness - Week 43

Week 43 - Stock up on Jell-O & pudding mixes.

Relief Society Activity - April 21st

There will be a Stake Relief Society Activity on Thursday April 21st, 6:30pm at the church. There will be a dinner served first, followed by a special program which will be held in the chapel. Sunday dress is appropriate.  Come join us for an enjoyable, spiritual evening.

Ward Service Day

The Relief Society & Primary will be sponsering the Ward Service Day on Saturday April 16th at 12:00noon. Lunch will be served and there will be lots of opportunities for each member of our ward (Young & Old) to participate in Service! Come join us at the church and get that special feeling you only get when you serve others!

Recipe - Cranberry Chicken

Here is the recipe for the yummy chicken that was served at Emma's Garden Party:

Cranberry Chicken
10 boneless chicken breasts
1 cup chopped onion
2 TBSP vegetable oil
1/2 cup ketchup
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tsp grated orange peel
1 large can whole berry cranberry sauce

Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Grease or spray a 9 x 13 baking dish. Place chicken breast halves in the pan. Bake for 25 minutes. While chicken in baking, cook onion in oil, stirring until tender. Add ketchup, brown sugar, and orange peel; stir until the brown sugar is dissolved. Stir in cranberry sauce. Cook on low heat until cranberry sauce is melted. Spoon over chicken breasts once they have finished baking the first 25 minutes. Then bake covered with the sauce an additional 25 minutes.

Recipe - Strawberry Lemonade Pie

Here is the recipe for the dessert we enjoyed at Emma's Garden Party

Strawberry Lemonade Pie
From: Kalley Hardman

Beat together...
1 can frozen pink lemonade - unthawed  (we used limeade at our activity)
8 oz Sour Cream (I've used light sour cream and it works just fine)
14 oz sweet and condensed milk
2 c. fresh strawberries (sliced and cut into tiny pieces)

Fold in...
8 oz cool whip

Pour onto Graham cracker pie crust and freeze for at least 4 hours. Makes 2 frozen pies. Garnish with sliced strawberries and a twist of lime or lemon.

Recipe Websites

Here are some websites for ideas on new recipes to try!

http://www.tasteofhome.com/

http://www.kraftrecipes.com/

http://www.momswhothink.com/

http://www.myrecipes.com/

http://www.dinnerideas.com/

http://www.foodnetwork.com/

http://www.allrecipes.com/

http://www.ourbestbites.com/

Back to Basics - Meal Planning

Here are some links to websites that offer help in meal planning and budgeting:

www.saymmm.com/mealplan.php

www.lds.about.com/od/visualmusicalaids/a/meal_planning_guide

www.foodonthetable.com/meal_planning/ultimate_meal_planning_guide

http://www.mealplanningmommies.blogspot.com/

www.themealplanner.blogspot.com/2009/03/meal-planning-tips-such.html

www.practical-meal-planning.com/

http://www.amysdeals.blogspot.com/

http://www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/H/HE-0757/

52 weeks to prepardeness - Week 42

Week 42 - Stock up on dry soup mixes. Purchase beef & chicken bouillon. Add some crackers to your list.