BAKED HAMBURGER DINNER

1 package hamburger
1 package beefy onion soup mix
Preheat oven to 350
Combine hamburger and soup mix. Form meat into small patties. Line
a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Place patties on baking sheet. Cover
with foil.
Bake for 30 minutes or until meat is completely done.
Serve with macaroni and cheese or baked beans and a favorite
vegetable on the side. OR for a one-pan complete dinner, Use baking
pan instead of baking sheet. Slice potatoes and carrots and pile around
meat patties. Cover with foil and bake all together. Dinner is done in
one pan, lined with foil, clean up is quick and easy!

Beef and Bean Supper Dish

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup sliced onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3 1/4 cups (1 lb. 12 oz. ) can Pork & Beans
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 tbl. Worcestershire sauce
2 tbl. brown sugar
1 tbl vinegar
1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce

In a large fry pan, brown ground beef and onion. Drain excess fat. Add remaining
ingredients; mix well. Simmer covered for 20 – 30 min. until flavors blend.

There you have it, quick and easy hamburger recipes.
You can find more quick and easy recipes at www.myhighestcalling.com/quick-and-easy-recipes.

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It seems like days ago that I was asking my Mom if my brothers and sister and I could squirt each other with the hose. It is hard to believe that now my children are asking the same thing. How time flies….

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]]> https://myhighestcalling.wordpress.com/2008/07/31/fun-in-the-sprinkler/feed/ 0 127 My Highest Calling Braeden 7/08 Will Lambert and Ben Blake Will and Blake Playing "How long can you stand it?" https://myhighestcalling.wordpress.com/2008/07/29/summer-camp/ https://myhighestcalling.wordpress.com/2008/07/29/summer-camp/#respond Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:13:11 +0000 http://myhighestcalling.com/?p=130 Continue reading →]]> Yesterday, I sent Blake, my 9 yr. old off to church camp. I was provided with an excellent list of things to pack and suggestions of ways to pack. If you are preparing to send your kid to camp, this may help.

Here’s the list:

play clothes (Don’t send them with anything that you have to have back.)

sneakers (If hiking is involved, they will need more than sandals or flip flops)

shower shoes

personal items like shampoo, toothbrush, etc.

twin sheets

blanket or sleeping bag

pillow

sunscreen

laundry bag

towels and washcloth

bathing suit

flashlight

bug repellent

clip on fan and drop cord if there is no air conditioning

water bottle

bookbag

hat or sunglasses

snacks

LABEL EVERYTHING!

One mother suggested putting each outfit in ziploc bags labeled for each day of the week. I also sent him with a disposable camera and one of his favorite stuffed animals to help with homesickness. Kids love to get mail while they are at camp. Send them a letter early in the week, so they will be sure to get it. You could also give them a post card to send to you.

Now that Blake has returned from camp, I had to add a few things.

Specify that your child put the dirty clothes in the laundry bag after wearing them!  I thought that I had, but evidently…  Who knows?  He made it back with about 85% of his things and we gained a few things.  Again, who knows?  He also didn’t use the bag at all for his clothes.  He just threw them in the suitcase which made a mess of everything in there.  Trust me, they will get dirty and sweaty.  One of our towels, actually I don’t really know who’s it is, returned almost black!

Also, show them everything and everywhere you are putting things in their suitcase.  It wasn’t until the 3rd day that Blake realized that I had packed him any towels.  Who knew this would be a problem?  I sure wouldn’t have thought it.

Something that I did do right was putting his shampoo, soap and bath spongee in a plastic ziploc.  Thank goodness I did this because there would have been shampoo in the suitcase and the sponge was still wet.

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A son asked his father, ‘Dad, will you take part in a marathon with me?’ The father who, despite having a heart condition, says ‘Yes’. They went on to complete the marathon together. Father and son went on to join other marathons, the father always saying ‘Yes’ to his son’s request of going through the race together. One day, the son asked his father, ‘Dad, let’s join the Ironman together.’

To which, his father said ‘Yes’ .

For those who didn’t know, Ironman is the toughest triathlon ever. The race encompasses three endurance events of a 2.4 mile (3.86 kilometer) ocean swim, followed by a 112 mile (180.2 kilometer) bike ride, and ending with a 26.2 mile (42.195 kilometer) marathon along the coast of the Big Island .

Father and son went on to complete the race together. View this……

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Summer is a fun time, but it’s also a time when a lot of accidents happen. Here are some ways to keep your children safe this summer.

Water safety.
If you have a pool or plan to be around the water at all, then make sure you’ve got all security devices in place. All gates must be locked, and alarms installed, especially if you have non-swimming children at home.

Some general simple rules for children around any body of water are:

1. No running or horseplay near the pool.

2. Kids only swim with an adult watching them.

3. Make sure your children are taking swim lessons that teach, not only the basic strokes, but also survival strokes and basic water safety as well. All American Red Cross certified programs incorporate water safety into their swim lessons.

4. Of course, if lightening is possible, leave the pool until the weather risk passes.

5. If your children are swimming in the ocean, follow the flag warnings and be cautious of the tides.

Sun safety.
No matter how old we are or how careful we are, that sun will surprise us and we’ll suffer a burn.

Some simple rules to keep your children safe in the sun are:

1. Always apply sun screen – even if it’s a cloudy day.

2. Have your kids wear a t-shirt and hat if they have fair skin.

3. Make sure you have water proof sunblock on your kids if they’re in the water.

4. Apply sunscreen often, especially if your kids have fair skin or are playing in water.

5. Provide your children with plenty of water, juice, or popsicles. Keep them hydrated to help prevent heat stroke.

Bicycle safety.

Some simple rules to keep your children safe on their bikes are:

1. A helmet is a must. Ask any nurse in any Emergency Room and you’ll find out why.

2. If you’ve got a child who daydreams, wear a whistle around your neck when you go on a bike ride together. If you see him or her being unsafe, you can blow the whistle. This is much more effective than trying to yell.

3. Look for bike paths in the woods. These allow your child to ride freely without the hazards of traffic. Pack a picnic lunch and make a day of it.

So many life-changing accidents are preventable. Make it a safe — and a fun summer! Author Resource – Nicole Dean is a co-founder of http://www.kidsactivitycalendar.com— a resource to help parents teach their kids the alphabet in a fun, positive way.

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