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In This Issue
- A Note From Angela
- Bible Verse
- Easy Deep Dish Taco Squares Casserole - Recipe
- Frugal Entertainment for the
Whole Family
A Note From Angela
Hi Everyone,
I hope you are all keeping cool in the hot weather!
Happy a Great day!
Angela
Bible Reading
Psalm 23
Easy Deep Dish Taco Squares Casserole
1 lb. ground beef
1
cup sour cream
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsps. onion, minced
Paprika
2 cups Bisquick
1/2 cup cold water
1-2
tomatoes, sliced
1 cup green pepper, diced
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese, may use more
Mix Bisquick and water into
a soft dough. Spread into greased 8 x 8 inch baking dish. Grease 1/2 inch up on the sides. Brown beef and drain. Mix sour
cream, mayonnaise, cheese and onion. Set aside.
Layer beef, tomatoes and green pepper. Spoon cream mixture on top.
Sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
Frugal Entertainment for the Whole Family
By Fisher Swanson
Here
are some frugal entertainment ideas for the whole family.
Board Games
Board games are a great investment. If
well taken care of, they
can easily last a generation. You can often find them at garage
sales for a dollar or two,
even the new board games. Every family
should have some basics like cards, dominoes, chess, and
checkers.
Movie
Night
Rent a movie, pop some popcorn and entertain the whole family for
a couple hours. Take turns picking out what
movie to watch. You
can order DVDs or videos from the library for free. Sometimes
there is a wait but many libraries
allow you to place holds
online and receive notifications when your items are available.
Discount Movie Theatres
Most
areas have at least one movie theatre that runs older movies
for cheap prices. All you have to do is wait until the movie
has
been out a for a few months and it will eventually show up at one
of these theatres. Ticket prices can be even less
than a matinee
and are sometimes double features. Drive-in movie theatres can
also be great bargains.
Minor League
Sports
If your area has a minor league team they can be a lot of fun to
watch and much cheaper than their major
league counterparts. The
minor league stars of today are often the major league stars of
tomorrow.
Playgrounds,
State Parks and Local Parks
Most parks are free, especially if you are not camping. Pack a
picnic lunch or bring
some barbecue. Try out different parks in
your area until you find your favorites. Bring a frisbee and a
dog!
Support
the Arts
High school plays, talent shows and community theatre are
generally inexpensive and a lot of fun. You will
be surprised at
how much talent there is in your community. Churches also have
plays and programs that are open to the
community even if you
don't attend that church.
Watch for Free Days and Free Events
Many museums, zoos and
aquariums have free days. This is often
one day per month such as the first Tuesday or last Friday. There
are a lot
of museums that are fun and have areas tailored towards
kids. In art museums the ancient cultures exhibits are often fun
for
kids.
Open Houses, Openings and Festivals
Sports teams often have a free open house before the season
starts.
Also make note of free festivals and events in your
communities. Check your local paper and chamber of commerce for
upcoming
events.
Zoo Membership
If you have kids who love to go to the zoo you should consider a
family membership.
It can be a great value if you plan on going
often and have a zoo nearby. Similar memberships are available at
museums
and aquariums as well.
Farmers' Market and Swap Meets
You don't have to spend much money to have a good time
at your
local Farmer's Market. Most communities have them on Saturday or
Sunday every week during the Spring, Summer
and early Fall. You
can buy some great vegetables for less than you pay at the
grocery market and usually there is something
fun for the kids to
do.
Library and Bookstore Events
Next time you go to the bookstore or library pick up
an
events calendar. They often have live music or book readings that
might interest your family.
This is just
the tip of the iceberg. Keep your eyes and ears open
and you will find many more opportunities to have fun with your
family
without spending a lot of money.
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