Save the Day Seasonings!

Guys, I like to throw parties! If there is an excuse to celebrate I will take it and run. That's exactly what happened when Save the Day Seasonings asked me to try some of their samples. I said, "YES!" at the chance to have a party and party we did!

I enlisted the help of some cute littles and they loved helping me mix the seasonings in sour cream. We decided the best way for everyone to see and experience the diverse seasoning options was to mix the flavors with a mild base, hence the sour cream. The kids loved being the first of the party to taste the different flavors!

I displayed the samples with the provided pamphlets and pretzels. It was easy but effective! I watched people come back to try new flavors and try their favorites again!

We decided to use this event and tie it into a fall theme. We had baked potatoes and soup as well! I used a Mexican flavoring seasoning in my taco soup and everyone seemed to love it! 

Again, it was so fun to watch the kids get involved! They loved comparing each flavor and ultimately decided they loved the "Strong Arm" flavor the best. In fact, the "Strong Arm" was the winner of flavors for the night!

My friends were so supportive and we had a fun time trying something new! Flavor winner of the night was "Strong Arm." Flavor loser was "Saltless Wonder." Maybe next time, Saltless! 

All-in-all the night was fun and light! Everybody enjoyed learning about the seasonings and their ease in using them for recipes. 

October 2018 LDS General Conference

I LOVE fall! I love the crisp mornings, the warm and cozy soups, the smell of the leaves....*sigh*

One thing I look forward to most in the fall is our General Conference for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It's a time to listen to our prophet and the apostles. A time for a spiritual feast! I truly do love it!

Every conference our family does a little pre-conference Family Home Evening. The Monday night before we gather together and discuss Conference, learn about our leaders, and of course nibble on something delicious! I thought I would share what we have in store for this Monday night!

This was my breakfast this morning...Apple crispt (and yes, it's totally an acceptable breakfast!) and learning about our prophet!

Opening Song: Come Listen to a Prophets Voice; Hymn #21
Opening Prayer
Scripture: Mosiah 15:11
Our Lesson and Activity: Getting to Know the Prophet and Apostles and Apostle Song 

I found this adorable printout of the prophet and apostles in a Friend magazine a few months ago. I think it is a cute and fun way to learn about our leaders!

Here is the link so you can go print off your own:
https://www.lds.org/friend/2018/05/our-prophets-and-apostles-today?lang=eng

THEN we learn a cute song from one of my favorite musical groups, Mercy River. One of their members, Whitney, creates these cute apostle songs so that we can learn each apostle name! I look forward to singing it with the kids. We sing it in the van, at dinner, during breakfast, playing outside...anywhere! This year is new since we sustained two new apostles last conference! Here is her link: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX7fZWMLYTw

Closing Song: New Apostle Song
Closing Prayer:
Treat: Rice Krispies (the best you'll ever taste!)


Rice Krispie Recipe

These babies are ooey and gooey and delightful. They are my most favorite rice krispie treats on the planet! I will get a picture of them later tonight after I've made them but for now, here is a scrumptious recipe!

One and a half bags of mini marshmallows
2 cubes of butter
2 tsp vanilla
4-6 drops of food coloring of choice (optional)
12 cups of rice krispies
sprinkles of choice (optional)

In a large bowl, measure and pour the rice krispies. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Once butter is melted, add in the marshmallows. Continuously stir until the mallows are melted and bubbly. Remove from heat and quickly stir in vanilla and food coloring. Stir until food coloring is mixed throughout. 
Pour mallow mixture over rice krispies and stir until the mallows and krispies and blended well together. 
Dump krispie mixture onto a greased rimmed cookie sheet and spread out evenly. Top with however many sprinkles you would like and devour!