FREE Pet CPR/First Aid Class!

There is also a class for this on 3/12 at the Valley View Recreation Center or the Downtown Recreation Center!  All are FREE!!

Simply Living Smart - A Debt Free Challenge

Living Debt Free: A 30 Day Challenge

by Anitra Kerr

My Dear Friends,

Everywhere I look, I see the strains the current economy is having on friends and family. Stress, frustration and worry are feelings all too common.

The culprit...debt.

Living smart with our money is no longer an option. So, for those who wish to participate, I am launching a 30-Day Debt Challenge.

There will be no cost to this program, and I promise it will change lives.

The Goal

Following the 7 Financial Laws of The Harvest offers freedom and happiness

The goal of the program is as follows:

1. Learn and apply the 7 Financial Laws of The Harvest
2. Put all participants on a plan to become financially free from debt in 5-7 years or less

The program will be delivered as follows:

1. Weekly training calls
2. A variety of training videos
3. Daily assignments
4. Access to worksheets and resources

When Does It Start and How Do I Participate?

When: The challenge begins January 17th and ends February 9th.

Cost: no charge

Required: A commitment to becoming debt free.

Share: If you know friends or family who would benefit from the challenge, invite them (Click the link here to send this in an email format to yourself and 4 friends if you'd like). It is a proven fact that having a support system in place makes all the difference in the world...let's be honest...this will take a change in habits for it to work.

Simply forward this email (Click the link here to send this in an email format to yourself and 4 friends if you'd like) to any who you think would like to enroll and we will make sure they are taken care of.

How to Enroll: Please respond to this email (Click the link here to send this in an email format to yourself and 4 friends if you'd like) if you would like to participate and tell us you would like to participate.

This is going to be sooooo great!

Anitra

FREE Gardening Workshops!

Acacia Demonstration Gardens

Here are some great FREE gardening classes starting in September at the Acacia Demonstration Gardens (50 Casa Del Fuego Street, Henderson, NV).

• Yes, You Can Grown Fruit Trees in the Desert
• Sprinkler Clock Demonstration
• Let's Talk Tomatoes
• Companion Plants
• Landscape Design with the End in Mind
• Safe & Sound Insect Control
• Growing Vine Crops
• Gardening with Physical Limitations

You can register for all classes starting January 5th at www.cityofhenderson.com/parks.

Condensed and Evaporated Milk - Helpful Websites

Condensed and Evaporated Milk

• Cooking Tips
• Differences between Condensed and Evaporated Milk
• Storing Canned Milk
• History of Canned Milk
• Canned Milk Recipes

FHE Idea - Self Reliance in All Things

Teach your children the importance of self-reliance!

Self Reliance

by The Family Home Evening Spot

This recipe would be a great one to have after Family Home Evening!!

Skor Cake

1 box chocolate cake mix
1 small jar caramel topping
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 8 oz. container Cool Whip
1/2 - 3/4 cup toffee bits or crunched up Skor bars

Mix cake according to package directions. Bake in a 9x13 baking pan. When cake just comes out of the oven poke holes all over it with a fork. Pour caramel topping all over top. Then pour sweetened condensed milk all over the top. Let cake cool. Spread cool whip over top and sprinkle with toffee bits or Skor bar pieces.

"Instant" Pancake Mix

Instant Pancake Mix

by Alton Brown

6 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda (check expiration date first)
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar

Combine all of the ingredients in a lidded container. Shake to mix. Use the mix within 3 months.

"INSTANT" PANCAKES:
2 eggs, separated
2 cups buttermilk
4 tablespoons melted butter
2 cups "Instant" Pancake Mix, recipe above
1 stick butter, for greasing the pan
2 cups fresh fruit such as blueberries, if desired
Heat an electric griddle or frying pan to 350 degrees F. Heat oven to 200 degrees F.

Whisk together the egg whites and the buttermilk in a small bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the melted butter.

Combine the buttermilk mixture with the egg yolk mixture in a large mixing bowl and whisk together until thoroughly combined. Pour the liquid ingredients on top of the pancake mix. Using a whisk, mix the batter just enough to bring it together. Don't try to work all the lumps out.

Check to see that the griddle is hot by placing a few drops of water onto to the griddle. The griddle is ready if the water dances across the surface.

Lightly butter the griddle. Wipe off thoroughly with a paper towel. (No butter should be visible.)

Gently ladle the pancake batter onto the griddle and sprinkle on fruit if desired. When bubbles begin to set around the edges of the pancake and the griddle-side of the cake is golden, gently flip the pancakes. Continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes or until the pancake is set.

Serve immediately or remove to a towel-lined baking sheet and cover with a towel. Hold in a warm place for 20 to 30 minutes.

Yields 12 pancakes

Recipes using Substitutions

TVP Tacos
(substitute meat with TVP)

1 1/3 cup TVP
¼ cup Taco Seasoning (or 1 pkg)
1 (14 oz.) can low sodium beef broth

In a large skillet, heat the broth over medium heat. Add TVP and stir well. Allow the TVP to reconstitute for 2-3 minutes. Add taco seasoning & stir well. Allow to cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve in place of ground beef in your tacos. Garnish tacos with refried beans, sour cream, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, olives and cheese

Soda Cake
(in this recipe, you can substitute eggs and oil with a diet soda)

1 chocolate cake mix (without “Pudding in the Mix”)
1 can Caffeine-Free diet Coke

Combine the box of cake mix with the can of diet soda in a medium mixing bowl. Bake cake according to box directions. Allow to cool in pans for about a half hour before you frost or try to eat your cake.

**You can also use a yellow or white cake mix with a can of diet 7-up

Chocolate Chip Cookies
adapted from Jessica's family recipe

1 cup butter
¾ cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar (not packed)
2 eggs (or use gelatin egg substitute below)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 ½ cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 cups Semi-Sweet chocolate chips

Turn oven on to 375. Cream margarine first, while mixing, add granulated sugar, then brown sugar. Slowly add one egg at a time. Now add teaspoon of vanilla and cream together. Combine flour, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl and mix together with spoon. Turn on mixer, add slowly and cream together. Add chocolate chips and incorporate into cookie dough.

Use cookie scoop to shape cookies and place on cookie sheet, about 1 doz. Makes about 2 dozen large cookies. Bake for 8-11 minutes. Take cookies out of oven and let stand 5-10 minutes.

Gelatin Egg Substitute
(substitute an egg with this gelatin recipe)

1 tsp Knox unflavored gelatin (in the Jell-O section)
3 TBSP cold water
2 TBSP + 1 tsp warm water

Mix gelatin and cold water until dissolved. Then add warm water and mix. Substitutes for 1 egg!