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Armor of God Youth Activity Idea

By: Freetimefrolics

In the past few weeks I have been called to work with our local youth.  Each week we hold an activity using the values and teaching of our faith.  A few weeks ago our youth group held and activity called “Putting on the Armor of God”. WE decided that this topic was important for all to hear so we teamed up with the boys to make the activity a little more exciting. Here is how it all went down!
We started by announcing the activity was coming up with giving them no clue as to what the activity was.  We only said don’t wear your nice clothing. Just stuff you didn’t care about getting dirty. 
Next we gathered the supplies we needed. 
Cardboard
Duct tape
scissors or box cutters
several bags of water balloons (1 bag per leader)
We gathered boxes for weeks. Check out your local stores for empty boxes they are throwing away. (Lowes or Home Depot work great. the bigger the boxes the better)
 
Prior to your activity, plan an small obstacle course that your youth will have to get through. We just did yours through the parking lot. Have stations for your leaders to be standing.
 
When the youth arrive tell them they have 20-30 minutes to make themselves an armor. This is where you youth can get creative and build there armor however they want. They can ask for help or work together but each one needs there own armor using only cardboard and duct tape. They boys will love this part and some of the girls too!
 

 
Once time is up take all of them out and line them up.  When its time have them go through the obstacle course as fast or as slow as they like. All the while the adversary (leaders) will be trying to pelt them with water balloons, hoses or squirt guns. He who stays the driest wins!

 
Afterwards we had the youth remove there armor and dispose of it.  We met back in the church for a discussion about putting on the whole armor of God and why all the parts of the armor are important right down to the duct tape.
 
Our youth loved this activity and the message that was shared.  A great activity that was fun and had a purpose!

Corn Cutting Tips

By: Freetimefrolics

The other day a neighbor asked if I was interested in making freezer corn.  I was thrilled. So we went out to here garden at 6:30 in the morning and picked 230 ears of corn and headed home. While talking about the best way to cut it off the cob we looked at several corn cob cutters online.  After doing a little research we decided the one that would work the best was unavailable in our area. So we did the next best thing.  We used what we had and it worked great!

You probably have what you need right in your own kitchen. 
Here’s what you need:
Bundt Pan & a Serrated Knife.
Use the bottom of the cob and place it in the center hole of the bundt pan. It fits perfectly! Then use your serrated knife to cut from top to bottom on the cob.  The best part is the corn falls right into the bundt pan. No more corn all over the counter or cobs slipping from underneath. 
I poured my corn into a large bowl and then scooped it out with a measuring cup in to freezer bags. Freeze them in the amounts you like! 

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Cheesy Chicken & Corn Chowder

By: Freetimefrolics

A few weeks ago I spent the afternoon preparing and freezing corn.  I was able to get 12 quart bags of corn.  Yummy! I decided to find a great chowder recipe for my sweet corn. I found a few that looked good but not exactly what I wanted. So that means I make up my own.  I wanted mine to have lots of veggies, meat and cheese.  So I came up with this chowder that was delicious and filling.  Add a a slice of my fresh homemade wheat bread and you have the perfect meal on a cold day.

Boil:

2 Raw Chicken Breasts
3 T. Chicken Bullion
5 C. Water
After chicken is cooked thoroughly Cool and dice chicken. You can use the broth for your soup.
Saute:
1/2 C. Onion
1/2 C. Cooked and chopped Bacon
3T. Butter
4C. Chicken Broth (You can used canned or make your own above)
1 C. Carrots (Diced)
1 large Potato (Peeled and diced)
2C. Corn Fresh or canned
1/4 C. Celery
Salt & Pepper to taste.
Rue:
2 C. Milk
1/2 C. Butter
1/4 C. Cheese powder
1/4 C. flour
1C. cheese- you can use less if you used cheese powder.
Boil chicken in water and bullion until cooked through. Once cooked remove chicken and let sit.  Take chicken broth and strain to remove any unwanted floaters. Use this as your broth. Once chicken is cool cut into small chunks and set aside for later.
In separate pot add butter, onions and bacon.  Cook until onions are translucent. Add to chicken broth.  Next add potatoes and carrots. Let this pot simmer for about 10 minutes.
While the broth mixture simmers prepare your rue. Add butter to pan and melt. Add flour/ cheese powder. whisk together. Heat milk and mix with flour/butter.  Whisk together until smooth.  Add to the broth.
Add chicken and shredded cheese.  Stir until melted.  Serve ! Be careful on the salt.  The bacon and cheese add quite a bit.  Test it before you add more!  Enjoy!
This also makes a great pantry recipe to use your food storage and dried goods! Give it a try.
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Cheesy Chicken & Corn Chowder
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Serves: 8
 
2 Raw Chicken Breasts 3 T. Chicken Bullion 5 C. Water After chicken is cooked thoroughly Cool and dice chicken. You can use the broth for your soup. Saute: ½ C. Onion ½ C. Cooked and chopped Bacon 3T. Butter 4C. Chicken Broth (You can used canned or make your own above) 1 C. Carrots (Diced) 1 large Potato (Peeled and diced) 2C. Corn Fresh or canned ¼ C. Celery Salt & Pepper to taste. Rue: 2 C. Milk ½ C. Butter ¼ C. Cheese powder ¼ C. flour 1C. cheese- you can use less if you used cheese powder. Boil chicken in water and bullion until cooked through. Once cooked remove chicken and let sit.  Take chicken broth and strain to remove any unwanted floaters. Use this as your broth. Once chicken is cool cut into small chunks and set aside for later. In separate pot add butter, onions and bacon.  Cook until onions are translucent. Add to chicken broth.  Next add potatoes and carrots. Let this pot simmer for about 10 minutes. While the broth mixture simmers prepare your rue. Add butter to pan and melt. Add flour/ cheese powder. whisk together. Heat milk and mix with flour/butter.  Whisk together until smooth.  Add to the broth. Add chicken and shredded cheese.  Stir until melted.  Serve ! Be careful on the salt.  The bacon and cheese add quite a bit.  Test it before you add more!  Enjoy!
Ingredients
  • 2 Raw Chicken Breasts
  • 3 T. Chicken Bullion
  • 5 C. Water
  • After chicken is cooked thoroughly Cool and dice chicken. You can use the broth for your soup.
  • Saute:
  • ½ C. Onion
  • ½ C. Cooked and chopped Bacon
  • 3T. Butter
  • 4C. Chicken Broth (You can used canned or make your own above)
  • 1 C. Carrots (Diced)
  • 1 large Potato (Peeled and diced)
  • 2C. Corn Fresh or canned
  • ¼ C. Celery
  • Salt & Pepper to taste.
  • Rue:
  • 2 C. Milk
  • ½ C. Butter
  • ¼ C. Cheese powder
  • ¼ C. flour
  • 1C. cheese- you can use less if you used cheese powder.
Instructions
  1. Boil chicken in water and bullion until cooked through. Once cooked remove chicken and let sit. Take chicken broth and strain to remove any unwanted floaters. Use this as your broth. Once chicken is cool cut into small chunks and set aside for later.
  2. In separate pot add butter, onions and bacon. Cook until onions are translucent. Add to chicken broth. Next add potatoes and carrots. Let this pot simmer for about 10 minutes.
  3. While the broth mixture simmers prepare your rue. Add butter to pan and melt. Add flour/ cheese powder. whisk together. Heat milk and mix with flour/butter. Whisk together until smooth. Add to the broth.
  4. Add chicken and shredded cheese. Stir until melted. Serve ! Be careful on the salt. The bacon and cheese add quite a bit. Test it before you add more! Enjoy!

Maple & Brown Sugar Applesauce {Blender Style}

By: Freetimefrolics

Homemade applesauce is always a treat.  With apple Season just around the corner you can smell it in the air. I love drying, juicing and saucing them.  My kids love to head to grandma’s house and pick bushels of them to eat. So this year while canning with my buddies we decide to make Maple Brown Sugar Blender Applesauce.
This apple sauce is so easy to make.  Here is how we made it.

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Love Me Pretty {Creativity}

By: Freetimefrolics

A few weeks ago I shared this post over at Flats to Flip Flops.  The theme for the month was “Pretty me”. basically different bloggers shared what made them feel pretty.  Here the post I shared.  For more on Ashley’s Pretty Me Series check out her blog.
When most people think of  “pretty me” they probably think of fashion or self image. Over the course of the month you have read  about women who are promoting positive self image, taking care of your body, positive affirmations, motherhood and more to feel pretty. For me, some of that is true. But even more for me is the the feeling I get from Creating.  It gives me a sense of self worth and a feeling of accomplishment.
As someone who creates I don’t hold myself to just one medium.  I love creating on my computer, in the kitchen and my sewing machine. I create for the joy of creating and the solace of my thoughts when I create. When I create I feel my heart and my soul come together to make something beautiful! A calmness comes over me and I feel amazing!
A few of my creations!
Even as a child I would sit up to my moms sewing machine and make doll clothes, pillowcases, and drawstring bags for fun. For extra income my mother would make porcelain dolls.  She did everything, sewing bodies and dresses, pouring the molds and painting the faces.  You could usually find me stuffing bodies and wiring arms and legs to the bodies. 
As time has gone by I have have jumped from one thing to another. But always felt that need to create.
“The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the Human soul.” D. Uchtdorf
Do you feel it to?  Your need to create may not be the same as mine but the need is there.  Watch the video below.  I don’t think anyone could put my feelings to words better.

LDS Youth Cirriculum Thank you Ideas

By: Freetimefrolics

With the new youth Curriculum in the LDS Church, the youth are asked to teach a lesson one Sunday  Month if possible.  In my Presidency we decided a Thank you was in order.  Planning these lessons take time and planning.  We appreciate all the girls who plan and share there lessons.  So I came up with this cute thank you card paired with a yummy candy bar.

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Trick or Treat..Smell my Feet Free Printable

By: Freetimefrolics

Its that time of the month again Time for me to team up with my amazing blogger friends to bring you our round up of the month.  This months theme is Black and White. These lovely ladies have come up with some amazing projects just for you. Come check out what we came up with!

 Adrienne of Free Time Frolics
 Rebecca of The Crafted Sparrow
 Andie of Maybe I Will
 Candice of She’s Crafty
 Kaylnn of Among the Young
Do you just love them?  So many great ideas to try. And so well rounded.  You have it all. Projects, fashion, printable and food! You are sure to find at least a few great ideas to suit your fancy. With that said today I am sharing my free Trick or treat printable. A great little printable for you to print and use to decorate your mantle, doorway or table for Halloween this year.

 

 

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Sometimes I just need a reminder… Keep Calm and Enjoy the Journey!

By: Freetimefrolics

I have been a little MIA on the blog lately.  With summer coming to an end I have been feverishly running around, spending time with my kiddos and getting ready for school. I also was just called to be the Young Women’s President in my ward.  (Exciting and time consuming!) I feel like my life is out of control. As I try to piece my busy life back together and get back into a daily routine I remembered a talk given by LDS church President Thomas S. Monson his talk was entitled Finding Joy in the Journey.

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Easy Lunch Box Ideas for Back to School!

By: Freetimefrolics

With school starting its time to start thinking about school lunch!  I have a couple of picky kids. So when it come time to packing a lunch we tend to put the same things in our boxes everyday.    I have been searching the internet world over for awesome lunch ideas. I want easy and nutritious for my kids.    No boxed stuff if I can help it.  So today I am sharing my lunch ideas.  Most are homemade and I even had my older boys make them.
Check out my KPVI segement below. I am sharing all these amazing meals!

Homemade Lunchables-
Make them yourself. Sliced ham or turkey, cheese and Ritz crackers add some veggie and you have a whole meal.  I like using a bento box to keep food cold and ready to eat.
Beef, Turkey or Pork Jerky
My kids love having jerky as their main protein in there lunch. You can buy all kids of flavors and  It nutritious. As a bonus it does not need to be kept cold!
Hummus and Pitas
Peanut Butter S'mores Granola Bars | www.somethingswanky.com
Ham & Cheese Tortillas- Skip the bread, Wrap a slice of ham and cheese in a yummy tortilla
Small water bottles and enhancer 
Just get the small 8 oz bottles of water. Add your favorite water enhancer or mix. Mio, Sustain, tang or crystal Light.
Use snack sized bags! Buying foods in small packaging can be expensive.  Try buying in bulk and sizing it down to what you need. 

  Use Bento boxes to keep meals cold. Use them for salads, meats or sandwiches.
Prepare your fruits or veggies Sunday night and they are ready to go all week! 
And don’t forget the Cookies and Milk when they get home!
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Soft Ginger Molasses Cookies {Recipe}

By: Freetimefrolics

One of my favorite cookies were the soft molasses cookies they use to sell in the bag with the white icing on top. Remember those?  As a kid we didn’t get them very often, but I loved it when we did.  Over the years they were harder to find.  So when I was visiting Pennsylvania several years ago I visited an Amish Bakery.  They had the most amazing baked goods! I was so excited when I found the Molasses cookies!  I savored each bite!  When I got home I searched for a recipe that would be similar to that amazing flavor I loved. I finally found one. I altered it a bit to what I wanted but now, I can eat the whole batch.   This recipe makes the most amazing soft ginger molasses cookies you have ever eaten.  They come out of the oven crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.  I dare say they are even better the next day!

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