Preparing for Daniel Fast

I am excited that ROCK Church will be fasting together. Bryan has already uploaded a packet on fasting. Check it out.

Fasting as a family is important to us. Here are some things we are planning and preparing to do to include our children.

1. We decided what kind of fast we will be doing. Bryan and I will be doing a Daniel Fast and the kids will be doing a Daniel Fast when at home.
2. Setting aside time to read the Bible together as a family. We will be reading the Bible together after dinner each night and discussing.
3. Talking about why we fast before fast begins.
4. Looking for menus that will be more kid friendly.
5. Removing the foods we are not going to be eating from the house.

I will be posting menus and our experiences. Since the time of preparing a meal can take longer, I am planning on make some meals ahead and freezing them. There are some recipes in the packet so check them out.

Christmas Eve tour

Free things make me happy!

If you don’t know that I love saving money, then spend a little time with me and you’ll quickly find out. I love coupons, money saving offers, sales and free rewards programs.

Today my family went to see the Tale of Despereaux, a good movie with a good message, but different than the book. I had found $20 in movie gift certificates in a Christmas book (score). I became a member of a the Regal Crown Club ,when the movie theater changed ownership.

We purchased 3 adult tickets and 2 child tickets for $14. Then received a free ticket for another day, free small drink and $1 small popcorn. I upsized the drink and popcorn to large and the total was $2.50. So our family of 5 (3 adult tickets and 2 child tickets) went to the movies for $16.50.

Whenver I can, I join free clubs that offer money saving benefits. This free club has paid off.