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Apron Strings & Blessings Weekly Newsletter Vol. 48

Happy Monday and thanks for joining me for this week’s, “Apron Strings & Blessings.” Let’s take a look at a few things faith, family, home, and patriotic celebrations!

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Do you have 4th of July plans this week? This is a big one! I know I am going to age myself when I say this, but I can remember celebrating our nation’s bicentennial birthday!

Whether you are:

  • Going to a fireworks celebration
  • Having a cookout
  • Participating in a parade
  • Celebrating with friends and family
  • Having a quiet night at home

I hope you have a safe and enjoyable 250 year celebration! We are blessed!

I am adding a few red, white, and blue ideas below. Feel free to share your plans and ideas in the comments.

Faith

Latest Saturday Morning Devotional

Saturday’s Post – When Jesus’ Plans Got Changed

A person in a robe walks toward a crowd on a lakeshore at sunset, with a wooden boat on the water nearby. Text reads: "When Jesus' Plans Got Changed: Seeing Interruptions as God-Given Opportunities.

You Might Also Like Jay’s Devotional about Ol’ Glory

This is an older post that Jay wrote, but it is still appropriate, especially for this week.

An American flag waves on a tall flagpole against a cloudy sky, celebrating Ol' Glory. The words "A Love for Ol' Glory" and a website link appear at the bottom, with trees and power lines in the foreground.

June’s Scripture

A cheerful summer-themed graphic for your Weekly Newsletter, featuring a smiling sun, palm leaves, and the quote: “You set all the boundaries of the earth; You made summer and winter.” Psalm 74:17. www.homewithgraceandjoy.com.

YouTube Scriptures

This was a Veteran’s Day video, but the message is still there!

Rows of American flags and several military branch flags stand on a grassy field at night. Bright lights illuminate the flags, while a leafless tree is visible on the left side, evoking a quiet strength reminiscent of severed apron strings.

Home & Family

Latest Post – Cherry Brownie Dump Cake with 3 Ingredients

Thank you Diane for the new dessert!

A close-up of a plate with a serving of cherry brownie dump cake, showing gooey chocolate brownie and cherry filling, with a spoon lifting a bite. Text overlay reads, "Latest Recipe Post: Cherry Brownie Dump Cake—Easy 3-Ingredient Dessert.

Red, White, and Blue Dessert

I love this berry trifle!

A glass bowl filled with the creamiest red, white and blue berry trifle dessert made of strawberries, blueberries, and a creamy layer. The strawberries are at the bottom, topped with a thick layer of cream or custard, and blueberries are sprinkled on top. The bowl sits on a wooden table with a fringed placemat.

You Might also Like – This Appetizer

This one is so refreshing!

A tray of fresh jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese is arranged around a rectangular platter decorated with an American flag design—perfect for party snacks or game day appetizers. The text reads, "Fresh Jalapenos Stuffed with Cream Cheese Filling.

June’s Monthly Menu

Quick and Easy Meal Ideas for June

A collage of four homemade meals surrounds a text box that reads “Quick & Easy Monthly Menu for June,” featuring tasty June Menu ideas from www.homewithgraceandjoy.com. Each meal is served on a unique plate or tray.

This Week’s Menu

Favorite Items of the Week

With last week being Amazon’s and Walmart’s big sales, I got several things that I have been waiting to go on sale.

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A glass oil dispenser with measurement markings, a pink lid, and handle from Apron Strings. Insets show it being used to pour oil on salad and to spray oil on grilled food.
A frying pan on a stovetop contains several breaded pieces of chicken cooking in oil. In the background, apron strings hang near a ceramic teapot, a candle, and a decorative plaque with an inspirational quote.
Only the 2nd time I have fried chicken in this house! 🙂

There is something else I am excited to share, but it hasn’t come in yet. I want to make sure it isn’t a joke before I put it out there! 🙂

You can see my other favorites in my Amazon storefront. See the link below.

Interesting Sites I Found Last Week

Here are a few great posts that I came across this past week:

Upcoming Posts and Events

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  • Stacked Enchiladas Recipe
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  • Staying Consistent with Bible Reading
  • The Blessing of Writing the Bible
  • Another Lesson from the Beach – All about Purpose

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I have enjoyed sharing this week! Have a great one, and enjoy every minute of it!

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