Daily Dose

Ecclesiastes Chapter 6

Verse 12

For who knows what is good for a man in life, during the few and meaningless days he passes through like a shadow? Who can tell him what will happen under the sun after he is gone?

Wordless Wednesday...

I borrowed my mom's pictures from the last couple years
and I found that she's got a ton of keepers!!!

Here's two of my favorites.
(I have many more favs I'll be sharing!!)

I love the joy captured
in this picture!!

Something about this picture just grabs me.
It must be the combination of the tall corn behind, the sunlight,
and the beautiful flowers in front. Whatever it is... I love it.
(Pictured is my oldest son and his cousin.)

For more pictures check out
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Face Book -- $1.50/1 Planter's Coupon

Go here and become a fan of Planter's on Facebook.
You'll be able to print out a coupon for $1.50/1 Planter's Product!
Be sure to use your back button and print it twice!

Paired with a b1g1 sale this
would make a sweet deal!

thanks It's Hip to Save!

In His Word Wednesday - Kindness

Fruits of the Spirit -- Kindness

Titus 3:4-5
But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

Acts 14:17
Yet he has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy.

Colossians 3:12
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

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What has God been teaching you lately.

Do you have a prayer request?
Do you have a Bible verse that has stuck out to you?

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Daily Dose

Ecclesiastes Chapter 5

Verse 2

Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.

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Thanks KC Penny Pinchin Mama!

Pie Crust Recipe from Scratch!!

I did it!!
I made a pie crust from scratch! I've never done this on my own...
But I did it! and it actually turned out "pretty"!!

Once again I say if I can do it...
So can you!

Because I used real butter I'd estimate this
double crust cost me about $1.20

That's still pretty cheap! I think a double Pillsbury crust
is around $2.50- $3.00

Another item crossed off my list that I don't need
to buy premade at the store anymore... EVER!!

I won't say it was super easy, but mostly because I felt
I didn't know what I was doing and I kept second guessing myself
wondering if I was doing it right.

I also don't own a pasty cutter. (Never had a need for one!)
Now I might see a need for one!!
This time I just used 2 knives to cut in the butter.
That took a little bit and then I finished with a fork.

Next time it will go much faster just because, I think, I
know what I want my end result to look like!

Anyway if anyone wants a recipe that uses real butter
and not Crisco here it is....

2 1/2 cups of flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) cold butter (cut into small pieces)
1/4 - 1/2 cup water poured over ice cubes
(I used a little more than 1/2 cup)

I love that I can make these
with ingredients that I normally have on hand!!

For the directions it might be
easier to direct you here.

All I really did was combine the salt and sugar. Cut in the butter a little
then add the flour. Continue smashing it up. Then I used a fork to finish.

When the butter is very small add the water spoon by spoon
Until dough comes together. I ended up using my hands.

Knead for 10 minutes (I didn't knead that long)
Divide into 2 balls, one for each crust.

Roll out or just put it into the sprayed pie plate and
spread out. Next time I need to make mine a little thinner.
If you roll it out, put it on wax paper and fold over.
Then roll, this made it very easy!

Bake the crust at 400* until golden brown for
pudding or cream pies.
Or fill your crust with your pie filling and then bake.

I made a Black Raspberry!

I'm planning on making a couple pies a month for hubby!
We'll see if that actually happens... gardening season
is coming you know!!

So I'm curious how many of you
make your own pie crust??

Daily Dose

Ecclesiastes Chapter 4

Verse 6
Better one handful with tranquillity than two handfuls of toil and chasing after the wind.

Verse 9-10
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!

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Meal Plan Monday

Time for another meal plan!

Monday -- Eggs, Toast, and Smoky links

Tuesday -- Grilled Tilapia, green beans, potatoes, and bread

Wednesday -- Chili over baked potatoes, cooked carrots, applesauce

Thursday -- Homemade pizza

Friday -- Dinner with Family

Saturday -- Birthday Party with Family

Sunday -- Crock pot Mac and Cheese with sausage

That's it!! Looks like pretty easy plan to me!
For more menu plans visit here!

Daily Dose

Ecclesiastes Chapter 3

Verse 1

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:

Menards 3-14

Menards has 3 freebies this week.
This ad is good through 3-21

Last week's ad is still good through 3-21 and has 7 freebies!
See those deals here.

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When you purchase the freebies, you must purchase an additional $10. of non-rebated items per transaction to qualify for the rebate. You can get as many freebies as you want per transaction with only one $10. additional purchase. ((**You can get a $10. Gift card if you don't need anything right now!**)) Your rebate will come in the form of a Merchandise Check. Which means you must spend it at Menards, (I just use mine for more freebies!)

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It's been reported that you do not have to spend the $10. and you will still get your rebate. Since the ad says you're supposed to I still think we should as to not take advantage of the program. You can use your own judgement! Thanks for letting us know!

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You do not need to purchase any additional $$ if you are only getting the rebated items that are not free.

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To learn all about Menards and how to send in

their rebates go here!

Just leave a comment if you have a question

or see another good deal!

Meijer 3-14

Meijer is having a big 10/10 get the 11th free this week!!
Looks like a pretty good week.

Be sure to check out the matchups here!