Gratitude comes in many forms throughout the year. People are most thankful for their families, friends, having a roof over their heads, their health, their jobs and so forth on Thanksgiving Day. As people know, there are many more things to be thankful for and it's the little things that people overlook. Here are five ways to express gratitude every day of the year. Say Thank You Often Did you thank the barista even though she made a mistake on your order at Starbucks today? Did you thank your children for cleaning up their rooms without being told? Did you thank your spouse for helping the kids with their homework, feeding and bathing the younger ones when you had a project deadline for a client? These are examples of how we may forget to say thank you for the things we expect people to do because it's their job or it's a part of their joint responsibility. Write Thank You Notes Thank you notes go a long way and they are great keepsakes. The note doesn't have to be elaborate. A … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving and Harvest Festivals Around the World
The US and Canada have Thanksgiving Days in November and October respectively. Other countries celebrate Harvest Festivals similar to Thanksgiving in North America. As a homeschooler, I like to teach my children about other cultures. It is a great opportunity to bring the greatness of God into their perception of others and to show them Truth over fiction as well. :) Here's a look at how others give thanks and celebrate their bounties. Argentina celebrates the Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia (The Grape Harvest Festival) in March. It's an important festival for the country because it's a celebration of wine and the winemaking industry. This is also a great time to sample the best wines and enjoy the festivities. China celebrates the Moon Festival in September. The Moon Festival is also known as a Mid-Autumn Festival by the Asiancommunity. It's a celebrated holiday like we celebrate Thanksgiving. The three day Moon Festival celebration is held on the 15th day of the eighth … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Who knew cheesecake could be so delicious and easy? This cheesecake uses fresh pumpkin puree, but you can certainly use the canned variety if you’re short on time and fresh ingredients. How to Make Pumpkin Cheesecake Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups graham crumbs 1/2 melted unsalted butter 24 oz cream cheese at room temperature (3 packages) 2 cups fresh pumpkin puree 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup flour Also, keep on hand a mixing bowl, mixer, spatula, 9-inch spring form pan and aluminum foil. Step 1: Preheat the Oven Preheat the oven to 350 F. Step 2: Make the Crust Combine 1 ½ cups graham crumbs with ½ cup melted butter. Stir until well combined. Add combined mixture to spring form pan and spread evenly along the bottom. Step 3: Prepare the Filling Use a mixer to blend the cream cheese until soft and smooth. Add 2 cups … [Read more...]
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