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How many times do you wish you could find that Jello recipe that some one brought to a pot luck or that a relative or friend made?

My mom has always made one type of Jello Salad. What one you ask? We call it Green Jello Salad.

Green Jello Salad

1 lrg box Green Jello or Lime Jello

1 lrg can Fruit Cocktail

1 lrg container Cottage Cheese

1-2 Bananas

1 lrg container Cool Whip

Drain the fruit cocktail juice, and then just mix everything together. It is better if you refrigerate it for an hour or so before serving, but, hey, Jello Salad is good no matter what!

My Grandma used to make jello almost every Sunday. She made it with lots of stuff…take any kind of Jello you want and add any of the following: shredded carrots, banana slices, pears cut in half (with grated cheese over the top), fruit cocktail, any other kind of fruit that you can think of to add to Jello. I always looked forward to Grandma’s Jello. Grandma did alot with just Jello and fruit, but, Grandma also did all the really fun ones too, like the layered and ambrosia jello recipes.

Here are some fun recipes to try at your home:
(I have tried to make sure there isn’t anything objectionable or bad on any of these pages, but, please know that I am not any more perfect than you…just be aware, that there could be something that I missed.)

• Halloween Recipe: Bleeding Heart Jello

- The heart is made from red jello with a some evaporated milk added to make it opaque. The blood is honey or kyro syrup with red food coloring added. Place the “blood” in a small ziplock plastic bag and submerged in the jello. …

• Red Hot Applesauce Jello Recipe

- and some version of jello (lime jello with pears, cherry jello with mandarin oranges, etc), it was a real treat to have Red Hot Applesauce Jello!! This is the best version of jello ever! I’m not sure where my Mom got this recipe, …

• Pat’s Jello Powder Fruit Salad

- Stir until fruit is distributed evenly. Chill covered in refrigerator for at least one hour. (You can use any fruit or flavor jello.) This Pat’s Jello Powder Fruit Salad recipe was posted via BigOven Recipe Software to the BigOven …

• It’s very quiet/ free recipe friday 8 (i think)

- And a recipe for the day…. Raspberry jello 1 pkg cherry jello 1 can blueberry pie filling 1 sm can crushed pineapple Mix jello, add blueberry and pineapple and chill topping: cream package cream cheese and 16 oz tub of sour cream …

• The Jello Recipe

- 1 small box of orange jello 1 can of pineapple chunks 1 can of mandarin oranges fresh strawberries bananas Drain juice from canned fruit and add water to make 3 cupsAdd water, pudding mix and jello in saucepan and cook until it boils. …

• Jello Popcorn Balls

- This recipe has always been a favorite at our house. Have fun! Jello Popcorn Balls Pop 6-8 quarts of popcorn. (3-4 batches in an air popper) (I haven’t tried microwave popcorn. If it works, let me know.) …

• Grandma’s Strawberry Pretzel Jello

- 16 oz. strawberry jello 1 3/4 cups boiling water 10 oz. frozen strawberries 6 fresh strawberries, for garnish Mix crushed pretzels, butter, and 4 tbs. sugar. Pat into 9×13 pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes. Cool completely. …

• Bacon Cheddar Twice-Baked Potatoes Recipe

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• Guava Whip Icebox Cake

- Ingredients: 1 package lady fingers or 1 pound cake 1 small package lemon Jello gelatin 1 cup boiling water One 6-ounce can frozen guava nectar (makes 1 cup) 1 egg white 1 cup whipping cream […]

• Frugal Friday: From the Cabinet Desserts

- A beautiful chocolate meringue pie. My grandmother and mother made this when I was a little girl. I still love pulling off the peaks of the meringue. Here’s the recipe I used:. 1 large box chocolate Jello pudding, “Cook and Serve” …

• strawberry bavarian salad

- Pour into mold; refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Unmold; garnish with fresh strawberries. Yields 6 to 8 servings. So there you have it, strawberry bavarian salad. If you like that make sure to check out the rest of the jello recipe …

• orange creamsicle dessert

- Spoon remaining whipped topping in center of ring. Garnish with reserved mandarin oranges. So there you have it, orange creamsicle dessert. If you like that make sure to check out the rest of the jello recipe pages.

• creamy jigglers

- Cut into decorative shapes with cookie cutters all the way through the gelatin or cut into 1-inch squares. Makes about 24 pieces. Thats our recipe for creamy jigglers. If you like that make sure to check out the rest of the jello recipe …

• Easy Recipe Thursday: Mom’s Creamy Jell-O Salad

- Stir Jell-O into boiling water until completely dissolved. Stir in ice cream until completely melted. Chill until set. (If desired, stir in fruit when partially set, about 30 minutes.) Top with Cool Whip, if desired. …

• Judy’s Jello

- I got this recipe from a relief society thing that I attended. It is an awesome recipe for a side dish. 1 lg. pkg. of jello 1 lg. pkg. of cooked vanilla pudding, not the instant kind. For some reason, this can be hard to find. …

• Goji Juice Jello Goji Fun For The Whole Family

- One way to add some pep to your goji is by creating goji juice jello! Below, you’ll find a recipe for doing just that. Goji Juice Jello Recipe. Ingredients:. 1 Cup of Boiling Water. 1 Packet of Instant Strawberry Flavor, Sugar Free, …

• Homemade Popsicle Recipes

- Freeze until partially frozen; then add popsicle stick to center. Freeze well.Peach Jello flavor is our boy’s favorite flavor! We use the Tupperware molds for popsicles which work perfectly for this recipe. …

• Peach and Cheese Salad

- Makes about 6 cups,or 8 to 10 servings. Tags: cheese salad, cottage cheese, frozen peaches, jell o, peach, ring mold. Related posts. Tasty Three-Layer Fruit Mold (0); ANGEL FOOD CAKE WITH JELLO CREAM FILLING Recipe (0)

• Summertime picnic

- I’m bringing Edna’s Fruit Salad which is a recipe my mom has been making since the late 1950’s when our neighbor Edna brought it to a picnic. Here’s the recipe: Photobucket Omigosh, I just thought about that cherry jello dish that has …

• Triple Orange Jello

- If desired, this recipe can be made into individual dessert dishes. Just divide the gelatin and segements into dishes appropriately, and let cool. Nutrition Facts Calculated for 1 serving (153g) Recipe makes 4 servings Calories 21 …

• Layered Finger Jello

- Mix each jello color separately in containers. Let stand till room temperature, stirring occasionally. Mix up white layer and also let stand till room temperature, stirring occasionally. Pour first color into 9×13 dish. …

• Unusual ingredient

- The Jello gives them a fruity tartness and a fun color. I imagine they were invented in the 50’s or 60’s back when Jello had it’s heyday and everyone was trying to invent a new Jello recipe. My favorite flavor is strawberry, …

• I Love My Readers #1: A Meal for Moms

- Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes, or until noodles are tender. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. Yield: Serves 12. This recipe was taken from www.tasteofhome.com. The link to it is here. Jello Cookies …

• Frozen Ambrosia- Joys of Jello

- I am thinking of giving myself a retro challenge of making a gelatin recipe once a week. There are so many weird and wonderful gelatin recipes out there is would be fun to give some of them a try. This one from Joys of Jello sounds …

• Ariel’s Birthday Party

- Once we got all the girls down Mom & Dad’s, we had a hot dog bbq with chips and a jello fruit salad. Ariel saw this fruit salad in a Jello recipe book and asked me to make it for her. Basically, I emptied out a watermelon and made jello …

• Food & Your Family with Christa Herrling - Summer Kanten

- I love Christa’s yummy un-jello Jello recipe this week. But, my family is totally not down with melon - of any kind. So, you’ll see that the photo doesn’t really look like an apple juice and melon Kanten. That’s because it isn’t. …

• Jell-O Cheesecake

- This is a recipe that started with my Mother, she had a Jell-O cookbook and in it was recipes for Jell-O cheesecake…. the book called for layers but to save time and effort the layers got combined. Or I think that’s how things went, …

• Jello Cottage Cheese Salad

- Whats a Mormon recipe blog without Jello Salad? :p I never ate this stuff because I thought it looked (and sounded) gross…until I was pregnant with Evie, then I ate it every single week because its soooooo good! Perfect for summer! …

• Simple Jello Jigglers

- This is a basic recipe for jello jigglers. Very simple and only takes 1 hour to set. — posted by Legna.

• Layered Finger Jello

- When I saw this Jello recipe on Kitchen Scrapbook, I knew I’d have to make it. I couldn’t resist! Layered Finger Jello For each colored layer: 1 3 oz package jello 1 pack or 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin 1 cup boiling water …

• Cupcake Hero-Watermelon-Lime Cupcakes with Lime Curd and White …

- 1 Tbls watermelon flavored jello powder One 10 oz jar lime curd (Dickenson’s). White chocolate mousse** (recipe below). Cakemake Watermelon flavored sprinkles. 1. * To make watermelon puree and juice, combine 3-4 cups cubed, seeded, …

• Weird and Wonderful Recipes Just For Fun

- Make up your jelly/jello a little thicker than normal and pour into the empty shells as full as you can as it shrinks a little when it sets. Place the tray in fridge and let set. Then cut each half shell once more so that the orange …

These are some fun recipes to share with others, and you might want to check out Modern Molly Mormon’s Jello recipe.

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Cleaning is one of my least favorite things to do…and one of the things I do the most. I have subscribed to several different websites newsletters and ezines, but, then I find myself unsubscribing, simply because it just isn’t fun. But, with summer in full swing, I have found the need to find ways to clean things up quickly. Working from home offers many benefits, but, working with children under foot and still having to work and be MOM, makes life a little more challenging. I have to be creative. Because this has been on my mind for a few weeks, I thought I may not be the only one.

Below is a list I have compiled of other websites that had some good house cleaning tips, and things I may never have thought of on my own.

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Food Storage Needs: Are You Prepared For An Emergency?

Start with a Plan:

Begin by looking for food that is inexpensive and space-efficient to store.

• Set food storage goals
• Identify what you have and what you need.
• Keep track of your expiration dates so you can rotate foods without waste.
• Rotate Your Supply!

If you would like more resources and ideas from regular folk…I have found some great blogs from others who are sharing their ideas on Food, Emergency Preparedness, and Food Storage.

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I was looking up the term “LDS Missionary Service”, and I found several other members who have been writing on this subject lately. What is the role of our Bishops when it comes to calling couple missionaries? What happens at the Missionary Training Centers? One couple have decided to document their experiences in the field as a missionary couple, and so far they are doing quite well. I also found an article about two sister missionary sisters who have helped a start up business woman in her new shop, and just by reading it, I am sure that others will realize there is more to LDS Missionaries than just converting them to our religion.

Here are the great reads that I found, and thought you would also enjoy reading.

For information on serving an LDS Mission or other information about Missionary service, see the Church’s Official Website.

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Hi, my name is Jessica and I’m a convert. I say this so boldly because being a convert to the Church can sometimes be a bold thing in ones life. It can be a mildly trial free moment in life, or it can be a struggling journey, reaching the ultimate goal of eternal happiness in the end. Sometimes we converts are supported by our families and friends, and other times we are critisized, called naive or brainwashed, and under extreme circumstances, we are left to the world without those who should stand at our side. My conversion was quite a mixture of both.

I grew up in Salt Lake City, though it took me moving 800 miles south to New Mexico to find the Church. I was raised by my Mother’s side of the family, most of which had been baptised when they were eight, but had since fallen away from the Church, some finding new beliefs, while others struggled with the question of whether God existed or not. I however, was encouraged to attend and to find out for myself.

My Sunday School teacher would pick me up every Sunday morning, and I would sit with her during sacrament, coloring in books, playing with flanel boards and snacking on bags full of cherios and goldfish. I was afterall only seven years old. Months before my eight birthday, tragedy struck our family and suddenly there was no time for Church. Eventually, I forgot all about it and Sunday became a ritual of early morning cartoons and over-night stays with friends and family members. I however was still curious. Who was this God? Did He really exist? Upon asking my paternal Grandmother these questions, bringing up what I had learned in Primary, she replied, “Now Jessi, don’t you go believing them Mormons. They say Joseph Smith was only fourteen when he had them visions. No fourteen year old cares what Church he goes to.” It seemed to make sense at the time, until I turned fourteen myself and found myself contemplating the purpose of life, and where we go when we die.

When I met a young inactive LDS boy when I was fourteen years old, I had no idea that I would eventually marry him, let alone in the Salt Lake City Temple. In fact, I had no desire to join the Church. There were too many rules to follow, and I prefered coffee for breakfast. However, in order to get his strict parents to allow us to spend time with one another at such a young age, I agreed to visit with the Missionaries. Through their talks, I had many questions answered, and I felt that things I found to be natural in my own beliefs, happened to be Doctrine for the Church all along. Through the talks with the Elders, my young inactive boyfriend found his testimony again, and we both began to strive together.

When another death hit our family in November of 1999, I knew that it was time to make a commitment, and I found myself stepping into the waters of baptism early January. I had asked our Bishop to baptise me, mostly because he was a very kind man, but also, in the back of my mind I didn’t know that any priesthood holder could do it. I thought it was something that only big guys like Bishop did. The water was slightly cool, but even in winter it felt soothing. A prayer was said and I was placed under water. I had been instructed on how to grip the Bishop’s hand to be pulled up out of the water, but no one had told me where my feet were supposed to go! As Bishop Brown pulled me from the waters, I lost my footing and fell back under with a splash. “God needed to make sure you were really clean,” My friends and family joked, and still do eight years later.

I remember the first time I took sacrament. I remember knowing how important it was. I remember knowing that I was different now, and that everything from this point on counted for something very special. It was a wonderful experience, and I share this moment with every convert I know.

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Most of us have been in seminary or in church and have been taught valuable lessons…object lessons seem to help teenagers and young adults better than the normal lessons…why? Because it paints a visual picture and sometimes a Reminder.

I was sent this story, and thought it would be a good one to pass along to you, my friends.

When a simple ,’No’ just doesn’t suffice here is a wonderful reply for all of the children in our lives. I only wish that I could take credit for having thought of it myself.

BROWNIE RECIPE

A father of some teenage children had the family rule that they could not attend PG-13, R or X rated movies. His three teens wanted to see a particular popular movie that was playing at local theaters. It was rated PG-13.

The teens interviewed friends and even some members of their family’s church to find out what was offensive in the movie. The teens made a list of pros and cons about the movie to use to convince their dad that they should be allowed to see it.

The cons were:

*It contained ONLY 3 swear words!

*The ONLY violence was a building exploding (and you see that on TV all the time they said),

*You actually did not ’see’ the couple in the movie having sex, it was just implied sex, off camera.

The pros were:

*It was a popular movie, (a blockbuster).
*Everyone was seeing it.
*If the teens saw the movie then they would not feel left out when their friends discussed it.
*The movie contained a good story and plot.
*It had some great adventure and suspense in it.
*There were some fantastic special effects in this movie.
*The movie’s stars were some of the most talented actors in
Hollywood.
*It probably would be nominated for several awards.
*Many members of their Christian church, including the pastor, had even seen the movie and said it wasn’t really ‘that bad’.

Therefore, since there were more pros than cons the teens asked their father to reconsider his position on just this ONE movie and let them have permission to go see it.

The father looked at the list and thought for a few minutes. He said he could tell his children had spent some time and thought on this request.

He asked if he could have a day to think about it before making his decision.

The teens were thrilled, thinking, ‘Now we’ve got him! Our
argument is too good! Dad can’t turn us down!’ So, they happily agreed to let him have a day to think about their request.

The next evening the Father called his three teenagers, who were smiling smugly, into the living room. There on the coffee table he had a plate of brownies. The teens were puzzled. The father told his children he had thought about their request and had decided that if they would eat the brownies, then he would let them go to the movie. But,
he explained, just like the movie, the brownies had pros and cons.

The pros were:

*They were made with the finest chocolate and other good
ingredients.
*They had the added special effect of yummy walnuts in them.
*The brownies were moist and fresh with wonderful chocolate frosting on top.
*He had made these fantastic brownies using an award-winning recipe.
*And best of all, the brownies had been made lovingly by the hand of their own father.

The brownies only had one con:

*He had included a little bit of a special ingredient: The
brownies contained just a small amount of dog poop. But he had mixed the dough well and they probably would not even be able to taste the dog poop and he had baked it at 350 degrees so hopefully any bacteria or germs from the dog poop had probably been destroyed.

Therefore, if any of his children could stand to eat the
brownies which included just a ‘little bit of crap’ and not be
affected by it, then he knew they would also be able to see the movie with ‘just a little bit of smut’ and not be affected. Of course, none of the teens would eat the brownies and the smug smiles had left their faces.

Now when his teenagers ask permission to do something he KNOWS THEY SHOULDN’T BE DOING the father just asks, ‘Would you like me to whip up a batch of my special brownies?’

Share this story with your friends…its a great lesson for all of us! Even us adults.

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While doing some research, I found several interesting things, but I wanted to share this one with you…

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Preparing Healthy Foods for Your Family Just Got Easier…

Well, it’s easier to hide the super foods in regular everyday meals. Have you tried time after time to get your kids to eat their vegetables, without any luck? Missy Chase LaPine, Author of SneakyFoods.com has several recipe books that help make any meal a healthy meal.

Missy was interviewed on the tv news, and did a taste test where the newscasters had to decide which was hers and which was not. Needless to say, after having read up on her recipes and seeing the taste test, this may just be the way you are able to get your children to eat their veggies without even knowing it.

Missy also has a Tip of the Week that she posts on her website. The last one I saw was the one about “The absolute best tools in my kitchen”. I think many of us moms try to get by with what we got at our reception…which is ok, but, really we need to make sure that we have the tools necessary to do the job right!

For some really great recipes to try before you buy the Sneaky Chef Recipe Books (after trying…you will want to buy), try the free recipes on Missy’s website.

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Did you know when buying items and services online there are often great discounts readily available?

During the payment process many online stores will have a field to enter a coupon or promotion code. Entering a special code will give you a discounted rate or free extras.

In our world many items can be bought by the use of coupons and are one such way that you can buy any product that you need at a reduced price. There are many different types of that are available and some of these can be used in conjunction with normal store issued coupons.

The different varieties of online coupons include items like jewelry, household furniture, tools and appliances that are used to build and decorate a house. You will also be able to use online coupons to buy various food products such as pizzas, sandwiches, fried chicken, and soda drinks like 7Up and RootBeer.

Online coupons, often called e-coupons, are offered by both online and offline stores. For online stores, e-coupons provide discounts to customers who buy product contained in the Web site. Offline stores, on the other hand, utilize printable e-coupons for use at the real-world stores. These e-coupons must be printed by the customer and then physically brought to the store.

E-coupons provide several advantages for both the buyer and seller. Since customers rarely tend to use e-coupons unless the merchandise is needed, it is generally not necessary for sellers to advertise coupons in newspapers and magazines. Typically the demand for these products is not constant and customers tend to look for e-coupons only when they need to purchase the product.

From the seller’s perspective, e-coupons serve as near-permanent advertisements for their products. Since they are not subject to publishing schedules or costs, and are easily changed as needed, e-coupons represent a low-cost and highly flexible solution for businesses. E-coupons can be offered around the clock, every single day for as long as desired.

5 websites to save you money on your next purchase

This list is what I consider to the top 5 websites to help you save money on your next purchase. I found this list while looking for coupons. Be sure when making a purchase online that you never leave the coupon or promotion code box empty. These websites help you locate a valid coupon code to save you money whether its online or offline.

GottaDeal.com:Not only do they provide coupons codes but they also actively search for deals for products in both online and offline stores.

HotCouponWorld: What makes this place bookmarkable is that they provide actual, old school, printable coupons for many brick and mortar stores. You can wade through scans of retailer flyers to locate coupons and deals. This is one of the few places that provide you scans of the actual flyers.

Brads Deals: Another great site for coupons (in-store) and coupon codes (online retailers). When visiting this site make sure to check out the Top Coupon bar on the right.

DealTaker.com: One of my favorite places to get coupon codes. I often check here first and have saved lots of money on GoDaddy products through the years because of DealTaker.com. Check out their Filler Items tool which will locate products for various retailers for a certain price to allow you to take advantage of free shipping (usually).

Retail Me Not: From the people who brought you BugMetNot comes RetailMeNot. I love this websites design, its’ professional and easy on the eyes. Its simple to use and each coupon can have a user rating and some feedback - this lets you know ahead of time how likely it will be that the coupon code will work.

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There are so many reasons to have a garden, and what are they you may ask?

1. Counsel from Church Leadership
2. Teaching Good Principles & Responsibility
3. Saving Money
4. Being Self Reliant
5. Spending Time Together as a Family

I am sure that you could come up with other reasons on your own, and please don’t think that the above was in any specific order other than that’s how they came to mind. My own children love spending time in our garden…why you ask? Because I have tried to make it fun. As a young child I remember weeding the garden and mostly doing it in the hot sun.

I decided when I grew my first garden with kids, that I would do whatever I could to make it fun for them. I try to do all my work early in the morning or in the evening. One thing the kids also know is that this is their garden, there are rules, but, there are certain things that they can go in and eat at anytime they would like. Of course, they have to be grown, but, vegetables like peas or broccoli and strawberries are all things that can be eaten off the vine or plant…even tomatoes!

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