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December 2000 - 7 Ears of Corn Editor: Jewell Mulvania
"No man is truly free who is in financial bondage. 'Think what you do when you run
in debt', said Benjamin Franklin, 'you give another power over your liberty.'" Ezra
Bensen
Spiritual Goal - Decide as a family how you can better re-member and celebrate the
true meaning of Christmas.
Provident Living Goal- Review your insurance coverage, life, household, vehicle. Do
you have enough? Could you replace your vehicle or household foods with the coverage
you have?
Storage Goal: (Per person) 40 pounds dried beans; Matches; Candles; Batteries
72 hour kit: Garbage bags; Candles; Matches; Can opener
Have you remembered a copy of the scriptures?
Symbols of Christmas
The Star: A heavenly sign of prophecy fulfilled long ages ago - the shining hope of
mankind.
Red: This color symbolizes the Savior's sacrifice for all.
Fir Tree: Evergreen shows ever-lasting life. The needles point heavenward.
Bell: Rings out to guide lost sheep back to the fold - signifying all are precious in
the eyes of the Lord.
Candle: A mirror of starlight reflecting our thanks for the Star of Bethlehem.
Candy Cane: The shepherd's crook used to bring lambs back into the fold - a reminder
that we are all our brother's keeper.
Wreath: A symbol of the never-ending eternal nature of love having no beginning and
no end.
~~~o0o~~~
Take Care of Your Spending
by J.A.M
At this time of year, when all too often the budget goes out the win-dow…. What?
….You say “What budget?” Now is the time for you to take charge of your spending.
Now, don't groan. You can do it. You first need to know how you are spending. A lot
of time and energy goes into earning those dollars and you want to get the most for
them.
After you have an idea where all those dollars have been going each month, plan a
budget (you might want to work out some type of budget before you charge into
Christmas shopping) By set-ting up a budget you have set a goal for yourself.
Let’s face facts…. it is easier to draw up a budget than it is to adhere to one.
So, if the first budget doesn’t seem to be working, redo it – it is not engraved in
stone. Keep fine tuning it until you get one that does work.
You will need to remember to ask yourself, frequently, “Do I just want this or do
I need this? If an item you are striving for seems to be completely out of reach, it
would be a good idea to rethink and see if your goal can be re-duced to a point that
you can achieve.
When you are setting your goals, remember to put tithing first. Also, set aside
money for those items that only come once or twice a year such as insurance,
Christmas shopping, and vaca-tion. If it happens in your family, budget for it.
@)>--8--(@
Keeping Christ in Christmas
Here is a list of ideas to help you keep Christ in Christmas:
---Contemplate whose birthday we are celebrating. What will you give Christ this
Christmas season?
--- Prepare early so you can truly enjoy the holiday season..
---Give presents of the heart. (Gifts of time, baby sitting, service, etc.)
--- You Can Make A Difference. Put this saying on a can or jar. Put in your extra
change and make some small sacrifices - such as go without a pop, treat, make pizza
instead of purchasing, etc. Put the money you save in the jar and then pray for a
project that you can participate in and use the money.
---Give Church related items such as scriptures, Subscriptions to Church News, The
Friend, New Era, Ensign, church books or tapes, food storage items, 72 hour kit
items.
--- Do the 12 days of Christmas for someone.
--- Simplify, simplify, simplify!!!! Many times less is more. . . . . . ..
--- Do anonymous acts of service (shovel someone's walk, leave a card or treats, pray
and listen to the spirit.)
--- Someone once said that decorations should reflect your testimony. Emphasize
decorations centered around the birth of Christ.
--- Make decisions based upon the thought, "What would Christ do?"
--- Have family home evenings centered around the gifts Christ has given and write
down what you will give. Save in an envelope, put on the tree, put on your mirror so
you will remember throughout the year, etc.
--- On a picture of Christ in your home. Place on a note, "Am I keeping Christmas all
year through?"
--- Make an advent calendar; move one space closer to the stable and read a scripture
reference each day.
---Raid your storage and fill a large box with your favorite foods. Wrap the box
gaily and let the children help you deliver it to the Relief Society President or the
Bishopric, to be given to a needy family.
---A special family prayer before opening gifts sets the mood for the true meaning of
Christmas.
---Make Coupon Books which are given as gifts good for "1 bed making", "two extra
nights of doing dishes", "two shoeshine", "2 hours of baby-sitting", etc.
Have a Very Merry Christmas!
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Chocolate Ritz Cookies
Based on recipe from Donna in Indiana
Spread peanut butter between two Ritz crackers; dip into white chocolate. Take some
of the leftover melted chocolate and color part of it red and part green; then
drizzle "stripes" over the cookies. They are very festive and they taste great. Try
putting them on a cake plate with a pedestal and then lay a couple of silk poinsettia
blooms beside the cookies
Irish Potato Candy
1 medium sized Irish potato
1 lb. powdered sugar
Peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Boil a medium sized potato until done. Leave the skin on and peel it after it's
cooked – like making potato salad. In large mixing bowl, mash the cooked potato, and
add the vanilla. - Then slowly add powdered sugar until all the lumps are out and a
dough forms. It will be very watery at first; then will thicken up as you add more
sugar. - Wait until the potato is cooled; if you don't, the sugar melts and you have
to add a lot more sugar than if the potato were cooled. – Sprinkle a little of the
powdered sugar on your surface and on your rolling pin to prevent sticking. Roll the
dough out to whatever thickness you like. - Roll it to about 1/4 inch or maybe a
little thicker. Spread peanut butter onto the rolled out dough. - Carefully roll the
candy up into a "snake" and slice into bite size pieces (1/2") and place on a
platter. Wrap it in wax paper or plastic wrap. - Put it in the refrigerator to harden
it up a little.
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<br><font size=+3>December 2000 -</font> <font size=+3>7 Ears
of Corn </font> <font size=-1> Editor: Jewell Mulvania</font><font size=-1></font>
<p><b>"No man is truly free who is in financial bondage.</b> 'Think
what you do when you run in debt', said Benjamin Franklin, 'you give another
power over your liberty.'" Ezra Bensen
<p><b>Spiritual Goal </b>- Decide as a family how you can better re-member
and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.
<br><b>Provident Living Goal</b>- Review your insurance coverage, life,
household, vehicle. Do you have enough? Could you replace your
vehicle or household foods with the coverage you have?
<br><b>Storage Goal:</b> (Per person) 40 pounds dried beans; Matches; Candles;
Batteries
<br><b>72 hour kit:</b> Garbage bags; Candles; Matches; Can opener
<br>Have you remembered a copy of the scriptures?<b><font size=+1></font></b>
<center>
<p><b><font size=+1>Symbols of Christmas</font></b></center>
<p><b>The Star</b>: A heavenly sign of prophecy fulfilled long ages ago
- the shining hope of mankind.
<br><b>Red: </b>This color symbolizes the Savior's sacrifice for all.
<br><b>Fir Tree:</b> Evergreen shows ever-lasting life. The needles point
heavenward.
<br><b>Bell:</b> Rings out to guide lost sheep back to the fold - signifying
all are precious in the eyes of the Lord.
<br><b>Candle</b>: A mirror of starlight reflecting our thanks for the
Star of Bethlehem.
<br><b>Candy Cane</b>: The shepherd's crook used to bring lambs back into
the fold - a reminder that we are all our brother's keeper.
<br><b>Wreath</b>: A symbol of the never-ending eternal nature of love
having no beginning and no end.
<center>~~~o0o~~~
<p><b>Take Care of Your Spending</b>
<br>by J.A.M</center>
At this time of year, when all too often the budget goes out
the win-dow…. What? ….You say “What budget?” Now is the time for
you to take charge of your spending. Now, don't groan. You can do it. You
first need to know how you are spending. A lot of time and energy goes
into earning those dollars and you want to get the most for them.
<br> After you have an idea where all those dollars have been
going each month, plan a budget (you might want to work out some type of
budget before you charge into Christmas shopping) By set-ting up a budget
you have set a goal for yourself.
<br> Let’s face facts…. it is easier to draw up a budget than
it is to adhere to one. So, if the first budget doesn’t seem to be working,
redo it – it is not engraved in stone. Keep fine tuning it until you get
one that does work.
<br> You will need to remember to ask yourself, frequently,
“Do I just want this or do I need this? If an item you are striving for
seems to be completely out of reach, it would be a good idea to rethink
and see if your goal can be re-duced to a point that you can achieve.
<br> When you are setting your goals, remember to put
tithing first. Also, set aside money for those items that only come once
or twice a year such as insurance, Christmas shopping, and vaca-tion. If
it happens in your family, budget for it.
<center>@)>--8--(@
<p><b><font size=+1>Keeping Christ in Christmas</font></b></center>
Here is a list of ideas to help
you keep Christ in Christmas:
<br>---Contemplate whose birthday we are celebrating. What will you give
Christ this Christmas season?
<br>--- Prepare early so you can truly enjoy the holiday season..
<br>---Give presents of the heart. (Gifts of time, baby sitting, service,
etc.)
<br>--- You Can Make A Difference. Put this saying on a can or jar. Put
in your extra change and make some small sacrifices - such as go without
a pop, treat, make pizza instead of purchasing, etc. Put the money you
save in the jar and then pray for a project that you can participate in
and use the money.
<br>---Give Church related items such as scriptures, Subscriptions
to Church News, The Friend, New Era, Ensign, church books or tapes, food
storage items, 72 hour kit items.
<br>--- Do the 12 days of Christmas for someone.
<br>--- Simplify, simplify, simplify!!!! Many times less is more. . . .
. . ..
<br>--- Do anonymous acts of service (shovel someone's walk, leave a card
or treats, pray and listen to the spirit.)
<br>--- Someone once said that decorations should reflect your testimony.
Emphasize decorations centered around the birth of Christ.
<br>--- Make decisions based upon the thought, "What would Christ do?"
<br>--- Have family home evenings centered around the gifts Christ has
given and write down what you will give. Save in an envelope, put on the
tree, put on your mirror so you will remember throughout the year, etc.
<br>--- On a picture of Christ in your home. Place on a note, "Am I keeping
Christmas all year through?"
<br>--- Make an advent calendar; move one space closer to the stable and
read a scripture reference each day.
<br>---Raid your storage and fill a large box with your favorite foods.
Wrap the box gaily and let the children help you deliver it to the Relief
Society President or the Bishopric, to be given to a needy family.
<br>---A special family prayer before opening gifts sets the mood for the
true meaning of Christmas.
<br>---Make Coupon Books which are given as gifts good for "1 bed making",
"two extra nights of doing dishes", "two shoeshine", "2 hours of baby-sitting",
etc.
<br> Have a Very Merry Christmas!
<center>###########
<p><b><font size=+1>Chocolate Ritz Cookies</font></b>
<br>Based on recipe from Donna in Indiana</center>
Spread peanut butter between two Ritz crackers; dip into white chocolate.
Take some of the leftover melted chocolate and color part of it red and
part green; then drizzle "stripes" over the cookies. They are very
festive and they taste great. Try putting them on a cake plate with
a pedestal and then lay a couple of silk poinsettia blooms beside the cookies
<center>
<p><b>Irish Potato Candy</b></center>
1 medium sized Irish potato
<br>1 lb. powdered sugar
<br>Peanut butter
<br>1 tsp. vanilla extract
<br> Boil a medium sized potato until done. Leave the
skin on and peel it after it's cooked – like making potato salad. In large
mixing bowl, mash the cooked potato, and add the vanilla. - Then slowly
add powdered sugar until all the lumps are out and a dough forms. It will
be very watery at first; then will thicken up as you add more sugar. -
Wait until the potato is cooled; if you don't, the sugar melts and you
have to add a lot more sugar than if the potato were cooled. – Sprinkle
a little of the powdered sugar on your surface and on your rolling pin
to prevent sticking. Roll the dough out to whatever thickness you like.
- Roll it to about 1/4 inch or maybe a little thicker. Spread peanut butter
onto the rolled out dough. - Carefully roll the candy up into a "snake"
and slice into bite size pieces (1/2") and place on a platter. Wrap it
in wax paper or plastic wrap. - Put it in the refrigerator to harden it
up a little.
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