Easter is such a wonderful celebration and we love to have a special dinner to add to the other celebrations of the day… Easter Egg Hunts, Church Worship Service and a special family dinner with a Honey Baked Ham and all the fixings 
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The flavor and the moistness of their hams is beyond comparison to any other brands we have tried. Their side dishes are always tasty when they have samples in the store when I pick up either our Easter ham or the Thanksgiving turkey.
Here is a special coupon for you from the Honey Baked Ham – enjoy and have a special Easter celebration!
Please go vote for the winner of this giveaway! We have a lovely hardcover Photo Book Giveaway for an engaged couple! Did your sweetheart propose to you recently and you are making wedding plans? If you recently said “Yes, I will marry you!”, then tell us about the marriage proposal. We want to hear the how he proposed story and that will enter you in our Photo Book Giveaway.
For the special Bride and Groom to be we will be giving away a My Publisher’s Hardcover Photo Book! Three stories will be chosen by us here at Lil Duck Duck so our readers will then vote for their favorite story.
We have a sample here in our hands and this is truly bookstore-quality printing – and we are not easily impressed as we hold a high standard when it comes to photo printing . Think what a special memories book this will be for your photos from your dates, to highlight your wedding preparation photos, ring shopping or use it for your honeymoon photos! Read more
• 1 pound hamburger meat (ground turkey might be used)
• 1 package macaroni and cheese
• 1 can condensed tomato soup (undiluted)
Pre-heat oven to 350 F.
Brown hamburger meat, drain, and place in the bottom of a 3 quart baking dish.
Prepare macaroni and cheese. Place on top of the meat in the baking dish.
Spoon tomato soup over the macaroni and cheese in the baking dish.
Bake at 350 F. for approximately 20 minutes.
3 tsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups cooked kidney beans, rinsed
2 cups water
3 T chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
4 tsp prepared mustard
Pinch cayenne pepper
3 T soy sauce
12 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
8 oz shredded Cheddar cheese
4 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in a medium skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add the beans and mash. Stir in water and heat until warm. Remove from heat and stir in chili powder, cumin, mustard, cayenne pepper, and soy sauce. Divide bean mixture and mashed sweet potatoes evenly between the warm flour tortillas. Top with cheese. Fold up burrito style. Bake for 12 minutes.
A time for giving – the holiday season. This is the time to review your charitable giving for the year and consider a year end gift before the tax year is complete.
There are many worthy organizations – which one(s) hold a special place in your life and heart? This is most rewarding personally plus you know the efforts and affects the organization truly is making in there area of influence.
There are ways to give more than once, almost like a double gift! Looking for a meaningful gift for a friend, family, co-worker or business associates? Make a donation in their name to a cause you or they support.
Donations to your local educational institutions for library or playground equipment or teacher supplies for student needs is always welcomed.
For an extra special interactive charitable gift, arrange to participate with the one receiving the gift. For example, select a charity with mutual interest between you. Next contact the charity for a list of their needs either to assist with your time or supplies to purchase. Set a date for you to go together to help or shop and deliver the donation. Take pictures and make it fun as well as meaningful.
Think of the lives you are affecting – including your own.
Do you have your estate planning completed? If not, your state and federal government have done it for you – and you might not like how they have arranged your personal affairs.
Scary thought isn’t it? Especially if you have children. This is an emotionally charged issue with many of us, but please do not put off completing this task as it is most important.
All of us need to have a will, guardianship legally established, documents dealing with health issues (living will and a medical power of attorney) and additional personal estate all legally documented and established.
Research the topic (again the Dummies series
Also discuss with your estate attorney how to approach your parents and their needs as they age and many time neglect this important preparation for the future.
This is the month I dread. Many of the financial tasks have been satisfying, but I will admit this is not for me..but we will do it anyway!
This is the month your employer distributes the insurance information with all the options listed. Your task is to seriously look it over. Consider the choices for you and your family and those you are not certain about or need more information regarding, get it from your employer, on-line research and library resources.
Consider cutting your prescription costs by using a generic version of the medication (seek your doctor’s advice, possibly a phone call will result in savings).
Look at the benefits offered at each place of employment and research your private and business benefits verses costs. Do you have double coverage on yours and your spouses insurance? Then see which is better and discontinue the other insurance. It is amazing the cost difference for the same or better benefits from one employer to another (and private companies too).
Would a Health Savings Account for your out-of-pocket medical expenses be a savings in taxes for you?
It is time to handle this month’s task…ready, set, go!
