Apron Strings & Blessings Weekly Newsletter Vol. 34
Thanks for joining me for this week’s, “Apron Strings & Blessings.” Let’s take a look at a few things faith, family, and home!
Happy Monday!
Are you watching March Madness? I never was that interested until a few years ago when we competed at the office. Last year we did it again, but we also had a family competition going. This year I am only in the family competition, and I am so far at the bottom that I think it is all over for me. 🙁 Oh well, it is fun anyway.
If you are in a bracket, I would love to hear how you are doing and who you chose as the overall winners.
Jury Duty Update
Last week I mentioned how stressed I was about jury duty. When will I learn to trust the Lord? I had to be there at 9:30, and at 9:35, the judge came out and let us know that all 3 cases were settled out of court – one happened that very morning. Answered prayer!
Whatever you have going this week, I pray you have a good one. Let me know if I can pray for you specifically in any way.
Faith
Latest Saturday Morning Devotional
Saturday’s Post – Silence is Golden: A Lesson from Job 32 on Holding Our Tongue
March’s Scripture
YouTube Scriptures
Spring Time Scripture!
Home & Family
One of My Favorite Potato Recipes
This is not really a recipe, but it is something you just kind of throw together. Get a bag of small Honey Gold potatoes. I get them at Walmart, but I am sure any brand would work.
- Cut the potatoes in half.
- Boil until they are tender.
- Drain almost all of the water.
- Add about 3/4 of a stick of butter cut into pats.
- Pour in some heavy cream (however soupy you want them). We don’t want them too soupy, but the cream sure makes them tasty.
- Salt & Pepper.
- Mash with a meat chopper. You can mix them in a mixer if you want, but this is so easy, and you get little chunks of potatoes.
I could not find a finished picture. This picture shows the potatoes as I am just about to start mashing them.
If you get a chance, give these a try. They are so good, and you can make them in less than 30 minutes!
I love this meat chopper. I use it for ground meat, potatoes, guacamole, and cornbread dressing. There are probably many more uses though.
Easter Hosting Essentials: What to Restock Before Family Gatherings
Restocking a few kitchen essentials ahead of time can make family meals so much easier. I’m sharing my go-to list of items to have on hand before guests arrive.
March’s Monthly Menu
Quick and Easy Meal Ideas for March
This Week’s Menu
- Monday – Pot Roast
- Tuesday – Taco Stew
- Wednesday – Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers
- Thursday – Lemon Shrimp Linguini
- Friday – Taco Salads
Favorite Things on the Web This Week
- I have made this a few times and it is delicious! Have you tried Sausage Balls made with Red Lobster biscuit mix? YUM!!!
- This No-Bake Hershey’s Chocolate Bar Pie looks delicious.
- Coco with the Crowned Goat shares the cutest projects. They are so beautiful but beautiful. See her 18 Quick & Easy Craft Projects.
The Top Links People Ask For
I feel like I share these links all of the time. However, when people have asked me for them, I have had a hard time finding them in a post or newsletter.
- She Reads Bible (This is the one I get the most questions about.)
- Travel Outfit
- Gravity Induced Cup Warmer – I found a new use for this! My stove top percolator fits perfectly on this. It helps keep the coffee warm after it has percolated.
Upcoming Posts and Events
Posts
- Legacy Tours
- When the missionaries came for dinner (the funny story & the recipe)
- Gizmo’s Story
- Granny Grace’s Tortilla Stew (This is a new handwritten recipe from her that I just found!)
- Easter Menu for 2026
Events
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
I don’t know if you have seen it or not, but Amazon is having a Big Spring Sale this week! It starts officially on the 25th, but there are already a few items on sale.
The Bible I am using for Evelyn (The She Reads Bible, CSB) is on sale right now for 57% off! I am almost finished with her Bible and will need one for myself, so I am thinking about going ahead and getting it.
I will be watching and trying to share some of the really good deals. If you are looking for something specific, let me know and I will be on the lookout.
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Related Posts
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I have enjoyed sharing this week! Have a great one, and enjoy every minute of it!
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“How sweet Your Word is to my taste – sweeter than honey in my mouth.”
Psalm 119:103
You are so sweet to share my craft project ideas, Susan. Thank you so much. I’m glad everything worked out with jury duty. I know it can be an unsettling experience. My sugar fast for Lent is almost over, so I’ve bookmarked the Hershey’s and the Reese Buttercup recipes you shared. They look delicious! Hugs, CoCo