carnival

We’re not doing Halloween this year. Lydia is just too fearful. And I’m just too tired to deal with screams over cotton spiderwebs. I’ve been thinking about it a lot and if you’re interested, there are some SUPER FAB posts by some SUPER FAB guest bloggers (and one by moi) about Halloween over at Impress Your Kids. Seriously, good stuff.

So, in light of my NON-Halloween-ness, I thought this was the perfect opportunity to join in with Mary’s Giving Up on a Perfect Halloween. (By the way do you read Mary’s blog, Giving Up On Perfect? Well, you should. She is delightful.)

I’ve been wanting to share this for oh, 14 years now. Please indulge me as I share the

BEST IDEAS I’VE EVER HAD ABOUT BIBLICAL HALLOWEEN COSTUMES.

Tell me that is not a hilarious title. I’m giggling already.

Here goes:

1. Lazarus: an unraveling mummy with a name tag that says “Hello! My Name is Lazarus!” (see John 11)

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photo by ittiebittiesforyou

2. Lot’s Wife: dress completely in white, paint face white and carry a salt shaker. Or randomly freeze. (see Genesis 19)

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photo by zen

3. Plagued Egyptian: dress in standard Egyptian garb but also attach plastic bugs (see Exodus 7-11)

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4. Jonah: Dress in tattered Bible-time clothes but add a little seaweed sticking out and maybe rub on some fish smell, too. (see Jonah 1-2)

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photo by bibliona

5. Delilah: Bible-time outfit while holding a big pair of scissors and maybe even a few more beauty parlor supplies in tow. You know, kind of Bible Costume meets Frenchy:

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photo found at thegoldencloset.com

6. Baby Bible Heroes. There are just so many great babies…let’s see Moses in the basket (cut a hole in the bottom of a basket and wear it with suspenders), baby Jesus (swaddling clothes, anyone?), baby Jacob & Easau (you know, if you were twins, one could be hairy and the other…not hairy) or even young Joseph with a technicolor coat.

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photo by catheyse97

7. Adam and Eve. Pre-sin. KIDDING. (see Genesis 2:25)

So, if I was super-spiritual or was looking for a few eye-rolls from every non-Bible-believin’ person I knew, those are the costumes I’d choose. You know I’m kidding right? (Except for Lazarus. That one IS pretty funny.)

If you’ve got a funny Halloween story to share, link up with Mary. She’s giving away PRIZES!!

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My favoritest favorite most fave recipe of all times is Chicken Divan. Yeah, I know there are all kinds of Chicken Divan recipes. But the one I’m going to share with you today is legend…wait for it…ary. (That was for my Barney fans!)

My Aunt Nelda (who isn’t really my aunt but a great friend of my grandmother’s) found this recipe in the newspaper. It was supposedly President Lyndon B. Johnson’s favorite food. Aunt Nelda must have served it up good because it’s a classic for my family. My parents have made it for every special event they’ve ever catered, for guests that come to town and for my brother and me when we wanted comfort food. Now, it’s my favorite dish to bring to new moms, sick folk and people who just need some food-love.

And today, I’m linking up with Jessie’s Family Recipe Fridays to share it with you!

Ingredients
cooked chicken breasts (I boil 1-2 and then shred it with a fork)
bag of frozen brocolli
2 cups (+/-) shredded cheddar cheese
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1 tablespoon- 1/4 cup of mayo
curry powder to taste
cooked rice

Directions
1. Layer 13x9ish glass pan with broccoli, chicken and cheese.
2. In a bowl, mix together soups and mayo. Stir until uniform color. Add curry. Pour over broccoli/chicken/cheese.
3. Sprinkle a dash of curry for decoration.
4. Bake at 350ish for 30-45 minutes. (The longer you cook it the yummier it is.)
5. Serve over rice.

That’s all! How easy is that? I’m getting hungry just thinking about it. (Even after those 12 Oreos I just ate.)

I have good memories of eating Chicken Divan and when I bring this to someone’s house or serve it up for visitors–it’s not just food, it’s a part of me and my family. It’s love!

Got a yummy family recipe to share? Link up at Vanderbilt Wife!

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C-R-A-F-T-Y

by oh amanda on November 6, 2008

in carnival,me

pretty cute, huh?

Did I tell you about the Impress Your Kids carnival?! I’m so excited about it! Look what Lydia and I did. And if you’re feeling especially crafty yourself, feel free to link up and show off!

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Get Your Fash-ON!

April 11, 2008 carnival

Fashion. Well, I just don’t get it. I mean, yeah, I watch Project Runway. But I just don’t get it. I don’t understand ruffles and feathers and layers and layers of fabric. I say all that to say… Big Mama is having a little Fashion Fiesta. So we can all look into each other’s closets. [...]

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Who’s The Cutest of Them All?

January 28, 2008 carnival

I have SO been looking forward to this Bloggy Giveaway. Usually when I do giveaways, I give away stuff that I love. You know, something I’ve owned for 400 years and couldn’t live without. Well, not today. Today I’m giving away something I COVET! I first found Sarah Jane Studios on Design Mom (oh yummy!). [...]

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BooMama BoBooMama Bana Fana Fo FooMama

December 17, 2007 carnival

(I have no idea where that title came from! My profuse apologies to BooMama.) As if I haven’t shared enough Christmas-y things with your these past few weeks, it is now time for BooMama’s Tour of Homes! Yee-haw! How fun it would be to have an actual open house for my bloggy friends! You already [...]

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SOUPtacular! SOUPalicious! SOUPer!

December 7, 2007 carnival

You know I don’t cook. I like it, I do. But my method of cooking is well, calling Daddy and asking him how to make so-and-so. I can make a mean casserole. And if you give me the directions and all the ingredients, I can make pretty much anything. But as far as gourmet, inventive [...]

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