Nutrition Class

Jennie did a wonderful Nutrition Night earlier this year. (Thanks!!) I have lots of handouts from her that I scanned but they won't load onto Blogger for some reason. (Sorry)
Here is a website to access many recipes from the packet that she recommended.
Click on this: NURITION

Enjoy!
We'll all be healthier thanks to Jennie!

Date Nut Muffins

This recipe was created by Mitzi and it's delicious. She made the muffins from all the ingredients in your food storage staples. She shared this at our Emergency Preparedness Night. Thanks Mitzi!


DATE NUT MUFFINS
1 dozen muffins

Nut Streusel:
1/3 cup sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 Tbl oil
1 Tbl molasses
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1 1/2 cups (7 1/2 oz) whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
3 Tbl dry milk
1 cup water
3 Tbl molasses
6 Tbl oil
1/2 cup chopped dates
optional: 1/2 tsp. vanilla or maple extract

Grease or spray a 12 cup muffin pan and preheat the oven to 375. Combine all streusel ingredients until uniformly combined. Set aside. Whisk together dry ingredients, then in a separate bowl whisk together wet ingredients. combine these two mixtures just until almost smooth. Scoop into prepared muffin pan and sprinkle nut streusel evenly over to cover the tops. Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned around the edges and insert a toothpick in the center to see if it comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for five minutes, then finish cooling on a wire rack.

Chicken Orzo Salad

This is the amazing salad that was made for the Stake Relief Society Activity. Thanks to all those who gave so much time to make the service activity an amazing event!

3/4 Cup uncooked orzo, cook until al dente, drain and toss with a splash of olive oil and cool.

1 1/2 Cup cooked chicken breast, cubed and seasoned with salt and pepper.

1/2 c. Celery, chopped small

1/4 Cup Green Onions, Chopped Small.

1/2 Cup Mayonaise

1/4 Cup Mango Chutney

1/2-3/4 tsp. curry powder

1/3 Cup Toasted coconut

1/3 Cup Roasted Sunflower Seeds

Mix together dressing then add first 4 ingredients. Top with toasted coconut and sunflower seeds.

ABC's in a Can

{ABC's in a can} This can be used for kids to put allowance or tithing....lots of things.

About a month ago, I was able to share this tutorial over at Ucreate. I wanted to share it here with all of you, too!

I just love to personalize things--I think it makes everything more fun! This project also has the components that are perfect for little ones...the thickness of the juice can lids is just right for their hands, and the clink when they hit the bottom of the can is sure to please. It's also easy to do, and can be finished in a day. What a fun gift!

Here's how I did it!

ABC's IN A CAN

ITEMS YOU NEED:

• #10 can (you could even use a formula can--they are a little smaller, but it would work)
• 26 frozen concentrate lids (My plan is to make more for numbers 1-10, so you would need 36 if you wanted to do this as well.)
• scrapbook paper
• 2 inch circle punch (this is optional, but makes it MUCH faster and easier)
• distress ink
• Mod Podge and foam brush
• ribbon
• hot glue gun
  
• drill

DIRECTIONS:

• Print the alphabet onto desired scrapbook paper. I did both upper and lowercase, using 2 different papers. The font is Century Gothic, sized to 100. I fit 8 of that size letter on a 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper (I cut mine down from 12x12, since my printer won't accept that size), and it was just enough to cut the size of circles I needed.
  
  
  

• Using your circle punch, center each letter in the middle of your circle and punch it out. I LOVE this punch by Fiskars--it allows you to see exactly what you are punching out, instead of doing it blindly. If you don't have a circle punch, you can always use a glass, trace around the letters, and cut them out.
  
  
  
• Once they are all cut out, distress them with distress ink.
  
  
  
• Make sure your juice lids are washed well, then completely dried. Using a foam brush, apply Mod Podge to the bottom of the circle, then center it in the middle of the lid. Mod Podge over the top of the paper as well, and let dry. Once it's dry, you can repeat the process on the other side with the other set (lower or upper). Make sure you match up the letters on each lid--Dd, Ee, etc. **Because my boys' names don't have any repeating letters, I used the contrasting paper for the initials of their name. For example, the lowercase letters were done in the green polka dot paper, so for Jack's name, I used the cream paper for the lowercase j, a, c, and k. I did the same with Henry's name.
  
  
• While your letters are drying, you can move onto the can. I cut two coordinating papers into strips---3.5 x 12 inches. This wouldn't quite go around the can, so I cut another piece 3.25 x 7.25 inches to fill the gap. On my can, this made the edges meet up exactly--you will want to measure yours to see if that's accurate. I then distressed the edges of my paper. Apply Mod Podge to the bottom of the can, and place your paper on the can, pressing firmly, then add more Mod Podge on top of the paper. Add the second bottom piece, making sure the edges line up. Repeat the process for the top pieces. Let dry completely.
  
  
  
• After your paper is completely dry, you are ready to add any paper embellishments you like. I used the same letter circles to spell the boys' names--I loved the contrast of the papers. You could use also use vinyl, paint, etc. If you use paper like I did, use Mod Podge to secure it in place. Let dry.
  
  
  
• Hot glue your ribbon around the can, where the two papers meet.
• I used a drill for the slit on top of the can. I chose a thick drill bit (a little thicker than the thickness of the lid), and drilled two holes about 2.5 inches long--just a little longer than the width of the lid. Then I took a pencil and drew two lines--connecting the two holes, and forming a rectangle. You can then use an exact-o knife or razor blade to cut it out.
  
  
  
  
  You're done! How darling and fun, plus educational...can't beat that!
  
  
  

  http://brownpaper--packages.blogspot.com/

Decorative Clothespins

I was inspired while reading my new issue of Country Living, which is exactly what I was hoping would happen. I had been mulling around some Thanksgiving placard ideas, when this came to me...and I love it. With a little Mod Podge and scrapbook paper or fabric, you can transform the humdrum into the adorable! There are so many things you can do with them, and here are just a few.

PLACARD HOLDERS



I can't wait to use these on our Thanksgiving table! I plan to tie ribbon around the napkins, then clip these on.

CHRISTMAS CARD HOLDER


I love displaying Christmas cards by hanging them with clothespins on a piece of jute or twine, then stringing it across a mantel or window. This will just spice it up a little--so cute!


DECORATIVE MAGNET


Just add a magnet to the back, and voila! You've got a darling way to jazz up your magnet board, or refrigerator.


ITEMS YOU NEED:

-clothespins
-scrapbook paper (or fabric)
-Mod Podge

DIRECTIONS:

-Trace your clothespin onto the back of your scrapbook paper, then cut out.
-Using a foam brush, brush the Mod Podge onto the clothespin, then place the scrapbook paper over it. Add another layer of Mod Podge on top. Let dry.
-If desired, add a magnet to the back.

That's it! How simple!!

(Taken from the blog: http://brownpaper--packages.blogspot.com/ )

Thanks Mandy for the great idea!

Family Home Evening Website

Here is a helpful website for planning lessons for Family Home Evening:

http://www.lds.org/hf/display/0,16783,4225-1,00.html

The Principles of Living

The principles of living greatly include the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment with cheerfulness, and trial with humility.

-President Thomas S. Monson