Laugh a little!

Proverbs 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Proverbs 16:24
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

Reipe: Tater Tot Casserole dish

This is a simple recipe that my friend Tanya gave me.

1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained

precooked tater tots, cook according to package (I usually cook only

what I think my family will eat. About 3 handfuls)

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix the ground hamburger and soup. Place in a 8x8x2 in. or 2 quart casserole dish. Place cooked tater tots on top of the meat mixture and sprinkle w/ cheese. Cook for about 10 minutes to heat. Serve w/ a veggie.

Reipe: Barbeque Sloppy Joes

Very quick and easy sloppy joes.

1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained

add 1tsp. yellow mustard

1/2 cup ketchup

1/4 cup barbeque sauce

Recipe: Chili

This is so easy and fast to make. Enjoy!

1 lb. ground hamburger

1 small onion, chopped

1 (16.oz) tomato sauce

2 cans (16.oz each) tomatoes

2 cans (16.oz each) chili beans, undrained

1 pkg. taco seasoning

Brown onion and hamburger in a stockpot that has been sprayed w/ non-stick coating. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes. Add shredded cheese to each serving and serve w/ tortilla chips.

Encourage One Another

Encouraging words make a difference. Ephesians 4:29 - Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Romans 14:19 - Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

Hair Tip: Shampoo build up

When you have a lot of build up in your hair and you just can't seem to get it clean, try using a small amount of baking soda in your shampoo. It will strip the build up and leave your hair smooth. Do this every couple of months.

Recipe: Apple crisp

Apples are in! Here is my favorite apple crisp recipe. It's so easy to make!

8 large sliced apples

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 cup water

1 cup sugar

3/4 cup flour

7 Tbsp. margarine (not melted)

Place apples and water in buttered casserole dish, sprinkle cinnamon on apples. Mix sugar, flour and margarine until crumbly and sprinkle over the apples. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until apples are soft. Serve warm w/ vanilla ice cream.