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Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes

May 8, 2017 by Susan 2 Comments

 

Ideas for a Mother's Day Brunch. Links to lots of recipes.

How do you celebrate Mother’s Day?  We used to go out to a brunch buffet after church.  But as our families grew, it started getting pretty expensive.  We also realized that we didn’t spend much time enjoying each other’s company in the busy restaurant.  So several years ago we began having brunch back at our home.  (My sisters and I decided that my parent’s house wasn’t an option, as my mom would stress about things getting done).

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Sausage Bites: And a Lord of the Rings Marathon

April 19, 2017 by Susan 14 Comments

These sausage squares are savory and meaty and hearty….and ridiculously easy! They are equally delicious as an appetizer, or for a brunch menu.

Easy Sausage Bites

 

Are you a Lord of the Rings fan?  I’ll admit, I haven’t read the books.  But I love the movie trilogy.  They are so rich and full of wisdom and heart.  I know, I know, I need to read the books.  Right now I’m working my way through the Harry Potter series, and not very quickly, at that.

We love a party with a theme around here, so when my niece finished the book series, we had to get one on the calendar.  What better way to spend a Saturday, than going on an epic adventure with tasty treats to fill your belly!

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2016: Top 10 Posts

January 2, 2017 by Susan 20 Comments

A round-up of the top 10 posts of 2016. The best recipes, homeschool tips, entertaining, herbal remedies, and more!

So here we are, all having to get used to writing 2017.  How’re you doing so far?  Me?  It’s usually at least March before I don’t have to think about it.  But I’m the girl who forgets how old I am.  (I know what year I was born, and have to calculate it every time I’m asked.)  Anyone else?

As I was compiling this list of your favorite posts of 2016, based on the number of visits to each post, I was pleased to see a variety of topics represented.  That’s what The Sparrow’s Home is all about, after all.  Our homes are made up of many different spheres.

So here they are…the Top 10 Posts of 2016

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Christmas Cookies: Host a Cookie Baking Day

December 7, 2016 by Susan 12 Comments

Tips, tricks, ideas and recipes to help you host a Christmas cookie party this holiday season!

Get a group of friends together, spend a day baking, dipping, and decorating; and go home with a huge variety of Christmas cookies!

 

Everyone has their family favorites when it comes to Christmas cookies.  I am an avid baker, but even I get overwhelmed at the idea of making all the varieties of cookies that my family has come to expect at Christmas.  And that’s not even mentioning the things that I make for gifts!

Years ago, when we moved back to Minnesota, I was blessed to be invited to join a group of ladies for a day of cookie baking.  Everyone brought ingredients to make one or two kinds.  We made them all together, then we divided them up.  So we each went home with a huge variety.  Genius!

Over the years, the group of ladies has changed somewhat, as has the location.  I’m the current host (you must know how much I love hosting gatherings).

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Harry Potter Party & A Recipe for Butterbeer

October 31, 2016 by Susan 14 Comments

Easy ideas for your Harry Potter themed party, including a recipe for Butterbeer!

Easy to do ideas for a Harry Potter party! (Free Printables)

 

We enjoy Harry Potter.  A lot.

The boys have a friend who just finished the book series for the first time and hadn’t seen any of the films.  Loving a themed party as we do, of course we made it into a full fledged 2-day movie marathon.

I did a lot of searching online, and found some pretty incredible parties.  Ones where you actually felt you were in Hogwarts.

Our Harry Potter party was nothing like them.

I wish.

But with work, school, and college visits, we shot for a much more do-able party.  Authentic, no. Loads of fun, and something anyone can do…you bet!

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Yucky Delicious Pizza Intestines

October 26, 2016 by Susan 4 Comments

Pizza intestines are a yucky but delicious way to gross out a crowd. Whether you have zombies on TV, are studying the human body, or just want a spooky snack.

Pizza intestines are a yucky but delicious way to gross out a crowd.

I know I told you this recipe was coming yesterday…so sorry!  Let me tell you, I’m exhausted!  My eldest has been making some changes to his plans for next year (he graduates this spring), so I’ve been in full time academic advisor/homeschool mom mode.  We’ve also been making some college visits, and doing loads of research to get to a decision.  None yet!

So with no further ado…I give you…pizza intestines!

This is so icky.  And so easy.  And tasty, too!

Whether you’ve got zombies on the TV, are studying the human body, or just want an ooky snack (if you’ve got boys, you get this possibility) – intestines pizza may be for you!

I made this as an appetizer, but it could be a main dish or a side just as easily.

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