Empty Tomb Rolls

Empty Tomb Rolls

By Renee McCausey “And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.” Luke 24 2-3 ESV   This tradition is one our family used for many Easter breakfasts.  It is a great  visual tool for children to understand that Jesus did not stay in that tomb!  These can be used for a class or lesson during the Easter season or just a great time to spend teaching your kids the real meaning of Easter.   1 can crescent rolls 2 Tbls. cinnamon 8-Large marshmallows 2  Tbls. Sugar ¼ cup melted butter (you can adjust the amount of depending on how many you want to make) Directions 1.      Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. 2.      Separate...

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Irish Scones: A St. Patrick’s Day Tradition

Irish Scones: A St. Patrick’s Day Tradition

By Renee McCausey     When my children were little I made special breakfasts on certain holidays.  I bought holiday themed glasses or mugs at the dollar store and sometimes filled them with candy or pencils for school.  For St. Patrick’s Day, I would make Irish Scones and sprinkle green sugar on top.  I  also purchased Irish cream coffee creamer and let them have “coffee” for breakfast.  This created special memories for my kids growing up that they still talk about.  Even as they get older, I keep these traditions. They always remind me to follow them every year. What you will need to create a memory: Irish Scones (recipe follows) You can also purchase biscuits, crescent rolls, pancakes, or waffles and sprinkle the sugar on before baking...

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Angora Rabbits

 by Renee McCausey The Angora rabbit breed originated in Turkey and is bred for its silky warm fiber. There are five types of Angoras: English, French, Satin, Giant and German. The smallest is the English and averages five pounds. The Giants can grow to the size of a small dog, about nine pounds. Angoras are well behaved and very docile, making them wonderful pets. They are known as “urban sheep” because many people raise them in big cities in homes. Angora fiber is one of the softest and warmest in the world! It is seven times warmer than wool and is used to make winter clothes like socks, hats and mittens. A common fallacy is that the Angora must be killed to harvest the fiber. Obtaining the fur is as easy as plucking or combing the bunny. Shearing is...

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