Busy Week,,,, Fundraising Ideas and Apple Butter!

 It's been a busy past week.  I made apple butter in the crockpot and canned it.   With all the spices, it smelled wonderful in the house. 

The jars are all done and resting on my cabinet.  They have been there for days...today I'll label and put them on the shelf..I hope.   

I have made million dollar fudge with the grandson and sold them for a fundraiser for his school trip to Washington D.C.   This along with the bottle drive has turned out to be great fundraisers for him.  

We actually still have mustard greens as Fall has turned in to Winter with snow and freezing cold,  then back to Fall again. Yet, they have made it through it all and are still so good.  They are very hardy.

This is the same picture has before...they still have looked the same when the snow comes on them.  Ha ha!  

How is it been going at your house?

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Book Review: An Amish Mother for His Child by Patricia Johns

 

An Amish Mother for His Child: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Amish Country Matches Book 4)  by Patricia Johns

She’ll make the ideal mother…

But could she be his perfect match?

Marrying a virtual stranger gives Verna Kauffman almost everything she’s ever wanted—a husband, a daughter…and a list of childcare rules. Despite Adam Lantz’s strict standards and formal demeanor, Verna is determined to turn their convenient arrangement into a happy union. But when their growing relationship is challenged, can they overcome their opposite views of marriage to discover what they really need is each other?

My Review:

This story drew me in because it was such an unusual marriage.  I actually thought well it looks like they are going to make a good go of it so that's the end of the story.  I had hope as I could feel them getting closer as time went on  and starting to really understand each other.  Then life happened and the story got really interesting.

Disappointments, expectations, love for their daughter, support from friends and family, are all in this heartwarming story.  It kept me interested in the outcome and turning the pages.

Such a good book!  

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

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Happy Thanksgiving and My Grocery Shopping List and Total in November of 2018!

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!    Enjoy friends and family as much as you can.  Just gobble them up with love.

I was looking over my old posts and trying to find a turkey picture when I came accross my grocery shopping in November of 2018.   I want those prices back!  You can go here to see the prices that we all long for again.   

What I'm Thankful for this year:

I'm thankful for a loving family.   

I'm thankful for all of you everyday.  You make this blog!

I'm thankful for a home and that I can still afford some food.

I'm thankful for transportation.

I'm thankful for a weedy garden I can get lost in (if it's not too hot).

Have a great one!  

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Good deals are Still to be Had - A great week to Stock Up!

 

We went to Denny's  (discount store) in Otisville and left with some great deals!  

Here is a picture of the whole shopping trip except for the Jerky things for $2 the husband took off with!  

ribeye steak $6.51 this was a mark down meat but it was still good

Chicken breast $7.09

Chicken Wings $6.51 

Cemter cut Pork Chops $2.47 and $2.37

Bananas $2.12 (not a great deal but we wanted some)

Vernors Black Cherry Soda $1.00 (went home with my daughter)

2 packs of 5 oranges $1.99 each

Strawberries $1.99

salted pork $2.00 for both

total $34.94

Here is a close up few of our fruit.  Except for the bananas all marked down and still great.

Meijer  (too much for a picture)

Just the highlights:

turkey for Thanksgiving for .49 a pound.  

Sweet Potatoes were .25 a pound

Meijer tea 3 @ $2.39  with a $3.00 off  mperks coupon for buying 3 (you can also get $2.00 for buying 2 -any tea)

Meijer Frozen Lasagna $3.20  after a 40% Mperks coupon (we used this right away as we were having new bedroom doors put in)

2 land o lakes butter at $3.49 each 

Meijer Aluminum foil for free with mperks rewards

I spent $75.00  (it adds up quick)

It's been a beautiful Fall and we went for a happy walk in the woods Granddaughter couldn't resist and had to roll in the fallen leaves.  I think the weather is about to change.

Are you getting any great deals?

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Surprised by Oxford and a Giveaway! #SurprisedByOxfordMIN #MomentumInfluencerNetwork

 

Caro Drake, a brilliant but emotionally guarded American student, arrives at the University of Oxford with the goal of attaining her PhD. Through a turbulent friendship with a charming young man, she begins to open herself up to mystery, vulnerability, and love.

SURPRISED BY OXFORD WILL BE AVAILABLE TO RENT OR BUY FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER. Step inside the beauty of Oxford University and discover a timeless story about asking life’s big questions. Mark your calendars for November and do not miss your chance to see this beautiful film!

My Review:

I loved the story of the very smart little girl who had a tragedy in her life.  Seems as though she became hardened to life and love as she grew older.  It's a story of how she overcame.

Something I didn't know is how beautiful Oxford is.  Just the tour of the grounds was so interesting. 

Although this film has a beautiful message, I do have a warning about this film, I don't recommend this for young teenagers.  A lot of casual drinking and some hints of casual sex were involved.  I'm not sure where God is in the story but maybe he helped her love and trust again.  

Giveaway!  (Note: This is limited to US winners only) a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclosure: Many thanks to Evolve Studios for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own

Getting Ahead in the Kitchen and the Queens of the Hill!

 

Getting ahead I made tuna and egg salad, chopped onions, and I also peeled potatoes for the week on Sunday.  I peeled enough potatoes for three meals and kept them in a big bowl of water in the refrigerator (enough water to cover).  I will use the last of them today (Friday).  

I also made popcorn balls for the grandchildren.  These went fast so sorry I didn't get to take a picture.  First, I stole a bag of marshmallows from the children's home one morning.  Thinking I was being real sneaky I casually put them in my coat.  Little one, who watches everything, saw me.  She looked at me, looked at her Mom, and then yelled MOM, grandma's stealing marshmallows.  I can't get by with nothing.

I didn't know popcorn balls were so easy to make.    I watched a segment on the Outdoor Boys on youtube and he explained how to make them.  We love watching them have great adventures every Saturday.

I put up the last of the dried seeds for the garden and the table is now clean.

I can't seem to empty the biggest rain barrel, it rains so much and the ground is so wet that it floods around it.  Next week seems to be dry, so there is hope.

                                                         The queens of the hill!  

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Journey to Bethlehem Movie Review and Giveaway! #JourneyToBethlehemMIN #MomentumInfluencerNetwork

 

A young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honor. A jealous king who will stop at nothing to keep his crown. This live-action Christmas musical adventure for the entire family weaves classic Christmas melodies with humor, faith, and new pop songs in a retelling of the greatest story ever told—the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. A unique new entry into the collection of holiday classic movies, this epic Christmas musical is unlike any before it.

 

See JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM in theaters beginning November 10.

Whether you like musicals or not, you’ll love the brand new music in this film, Journey to Bethlehem, starring Antonio Banderas, Milo Manheim, and more! 

 

Christian music fans, this movie is for you! Watch Joel Smallbone (For King And Country), Lecrae, and Möriah in Journey to Bethlehem, in theaters starting November 10! You can buy tickets today here. 

My Review:

Journey to Bethlehem is filled with some great meaningful songs and wonderful music.  I instantly fell in love with their take on what happened when Jesus was born.   

The actors brought the whole story to life.  I felt the evil of the King, the wonder of Jesus being born, and laughed at the the Three Kings.  The scenery was so real looking I felt as though I was in the desert for days, I shivered at being in the Kings Castle,  and most of all the I was in awe of the manager.   I especially loved the donkey. 

I loved this musical!  It kept me interested from beginning to end. 

This is a perfect movie to invite your friends and family to! You can buy tickets today here. 

Giveaway: One winner will receive  2 free tickets  (Note: This is limited to US winners only).

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No Scripture Harmed video: This talks about how the filmmakers wanted to honor this true story & only take certain artistic liberties

Disclosure: Many thanks to AFFIRM Films, Inc. for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.