We also get a World Vision Christmas catalog every year with many items to choose from to bless others from our country and other countries around the world at Christmas. Did you know that $100 will buy a goat and two chickens for two or more families in Africa? Or that $575 will buy two oxen and a plow for a farmer in a third world country? Or that $160 will buy ten rabbits for a family of AIDS orphans?
We heard about some retired widows who live on social security. They are good friends and would love to go out to dinner or go see a movie together. But, finances are tight and they usually end up meeting at McDonald's for coffee. So, our family decided that instead of making $5 gifts for each other (even though the kids were really creative) or bringing white elephant gifts for an exchange (what do you do with those?), we decided that we will all pitch in to make a Girls' Night Out basket to bless these ladies. We're going to get gift certificates for a nice restaurant, a movie, and popcorn. How fun will that be?! "Pure and lasting religion in the sight of God our Father means that we must care for orphans and widows in their troubles..." James 1:27
It would be great to hear how you and your family have blessed others during the holiday season. Please leave a comment!
Decorating for Thanksgiving
I always decorate for Thanksgiving at the end of September, as soon as the sunshine changes from lemon yellow to golden yellow. We choose not to celebrate Halloween for personal reasons.
Right after Halloween is the best time to take advantage of the fall items clearance sales at craft stores. I went to Hobby Lobby yesterday and they were pretty well cleared out of fall items. One of the salespeople told me I might be able to get some of the clearance items online. I might look into that for next year...
Several years ago, I bought a large fall leaf "bush" on clearance. I took it apart and now place the smaller branches in different places around the house. The pop of fall color is so pretty.
Today's Recipe - Potato Casserole
This is my mom's recipe and she has been making it for holiday meals for years. Everyone loves it!
2 pounds frozen hash brown potatoes
1/2 cup melted butter
1 tsp salt
2 tsp dried minced onion
1 can cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup
2 cups sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp pepper
Topping:
crushed potato chips
or
1/4 cup melted butter
2 cups crushed corn flakes
Thaw potatoes and mix all ingredients. Add topping and bake in a buttered 9x13 glass dish or 2 1/2 qt casserole for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
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