Category: Family

Fun, Frugal, Family Nights

After the expense of the holidays.. we welcome ideas like these!

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Have a hobby/craft/scrapbook night – Sitting around the table and making things is a WONDERFUL way to bond with your children.  Some children love crafts and some do not so keep that in mind while planning this night!  You can also challenge yourself as a family to work on a large puzzle!  Small ones if your children are young!

Listen to a fun audio book – Light candles and get your favorite blankets to cuddle with and listen to the great adventures of a good audio book or series!  This creates great conversation and a true educational experience!

Kitchen/Baking – Have a baking/cooking night together.  Grab a kid’s cookbook and let them create or make something you have seen on Pinterest together!  GREAT conversation time, plus the pride that comes with creating a masterpiece of something that screams YUM!!

Camp Out At Home – It can be really fun to camp out in your backyard or if the weather isn’t good camp out right in your living room.  Your kids will love it.  Put up a small tent and do all the fun things you would do in a campground.

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Salisbury Steak Casserole

Hearty, flavorful dinner for the fam!

  • 3 cups mashed potatoes, leftover or store-bought
  • 1 (10.5 oz.) can French onion soup, divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 (10.5 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 (1.4 oz.) packet dry onion soup mix
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (14.5 oz.) can french cut green beans, rinsed and drained
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

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