Motherearth is looking for some lunch ideas, so here is a list of what we usually do at our house:

#1 PB&J
#2 Hot Dogs
#3 Cheese Sandwhiches
#4 Grilled Cheese
#5 other cold cuts
#6 Ramen Noodles
#7 Potatoes slices with cheese & baco's
#8 BLT's
#9 leftovers (for me, the children dont usually want it, or there is not enough for everyone)
#10 Tuna Fish
#11 Broiled fish (usually for me)
#12 Burritos - I usually mash up some kidney beans with garlic & onion, cumin & chili powder in my food processor, add to a tortilla, sprinkle with cheese and microwave for 30secs to one minute, add tomatoes & sour cream.
#13 Mini Pizzas (english muffins with sauce and cheese, broil)
#14 Tortillas with spinach, tomatoes & mozerella, bake in toaster oven or under broiler for a few minutes.
#15 Other tortilla wraps, if I have left over steak or lamb, I will place in a tortilla with cheese, heat and add lettuce and tomatoes
#16 Gyros (if I have leftover lamb)
#17 Fried chicken ( the box stuff from the store, or from the hot deli section)
#18 Hoagies (subs, heroes, depends where you are from )
#19 Burger King, Wendy's, McD's
#20 Taco Bell
#21 Local Pizza joint
#22 Homemade Hamburgers & chips or fries
#23 Fried Rice (sometimes I get those boxes from the store with the seasoned packets and just add some leftover chicken or crumble ground beef)
#24 Mac N Cheese (this should be somewhere near the top like 3rd spot)
#25 Quesidillas
Ummmmmm......okay I am running out of ideas!

Tax truth

At first I thought this was funny...then
I realized the awful truth of it.
Be sure to read all the way to the end!

Tax his land,
Tax his bed,
Tax the table
At which he's fed ..

Tax his tractor,
Tax his mule,
Teach him taxes
Are the rule.

Tax his cow,
Tax his goat,
Tax his pants,
Tax his coat.

Tax his ties,
Tax his shirt,
Tax his work,
Tax his dirt.

Tax his tobacco,
Tax his drink,
Tax him if he
Tries to think.

Tax his cigars,
Tax his beers,
If he cries, then
Tax his tears.

Tax his car,
Tax his gas,
Find other ways
To tax his butt

Tax all he has
Then let him know
That you won't be done
Till he has no dough.

When he screams and hollers,
Then tax him some more,
Tax him till
He's good and sore.

Then tax his coffin ,
Tax his grave,
Tax the sod in
Which he's laid.

Put these words
upon his tomb,
" Taxes drove me to my doom..."

When he's gone,
Do not relax,
Its time to apply
The inheritance tax.

Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL license Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Excise Taxes
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax (42 cents per gallon)
Gross Receipts Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Personal Property Tax
P roperty Tax
Real Esta te Tax
Service Charge Tax
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Tax
Sales Tax
Recreational Vehicle Tax
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax Telephone Federal, State and
Local Surcharge Taxes
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Utility Taxes
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax

STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?
Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago, and our nation was the
most prosperous in the world. We had absolutely no national debt, had
the largest middle class in the world, and Mom stayed home to
raise the kids.

1. BIBLE READING
Continue daily readings in Acts & Pow. I am also reading the Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian

2. MUST DO
Return books to the library
Grocery Shopping

3. CLEANING
House Blessing
Laundry
Windows


4. TRAIN THEM UP

Work on Character training, Attentiveness using Character Journal



5. THIS WEEK's MENU

My weeks worth of menus!

1. Sweet & Sour Pork/Chicken, Rice
2. Lasange, Salad, Garlic Bread
3. Fish, Spinach & Mushrooms, Rice
4. Meatloaf, Broccoli, Oven Brown Potatoes
5. Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread
6. Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
7. Strombolis

We have a couple of contests going on here at homesteadblogger (at least two that I know of).  Both are from Leah's (from Hillman Acre) boys. 

Her son Kenny is having a giveaway to the 50th commentor (or 35th if he doesn't get more comments soon).  He is giving away a copy of  "Kids Art Work".

His brother Kyle is having a funniest picture contest.  Post your funniest picture by October 26th (dont forget to leave him a comment when you post) and you have a chance at winning a set of 3 devotion books.

We are thankful today for the beautiful weather that we have been having.
A wonderful, relaxing vacation at the New Jersey shore.
Being able to attend my nephew's wedding and seeing almost all of my family.
God is good all the time!

1. BIBLE READING
Continue daily readings in Acts & the POW study.



2. MUST DO
Clean up from unloading from vacation
Return books to the library
Get over this cold

3. CLEANING
House Blessing
Laundry
Windows


4. TRAIN THEM UP

Work on Character training, Attentiveness using Character Journal



5. THIS WEEK's MENU

My weeks worth of menus!

1. Chicken Cor Don Bleu, Baked Potato & Salad
2. Hamburgers/Hot Dogs, French Fries
3. Farmer's Breakfast Casserole
4. Cheesesteaks, Home Fries
5. Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Salad
6. Tacos

I'm back from our quick trip to Kentucky to see my nephew married and then a week at Ocean City, NJ. It was a fun family time and relaxing. I have tons of pictures and a few videos (I learned how to do that function on my digital camera, so I will try and get those posted or at least linked to this week. In the meantime, here is one video for your enjoyment (or torture LOL)

I know my past few wordless wednesdays have been the baby or kittens, but they are just to cute to resist, so here are a couple more and I will try to post something different next time.

Today I am takcling a corner in my kitchen that has been building up as a hot spot for a few months now.

Here is my before picture: