Ways to Honor Christ This Christmas

1) Have your kids give to kids in need (PROVERBS 22:6)
2) Bake cookies for the local homeless (MATHEW 25:35)
3) Attend a new church in a community you do not usually visit (EPHESIANS 2:19)
4) Do something kind for a neighbor (MARK 12:31)
5) Give cash gifts to low-wage workers who may not be able to afford to play Santa for their children (ex. Grocery workers, hotel staff, restaurant staff) (PROVERBS 19:17; DEUTRONOMY 24:14)
6) Give away items that can be used as Christmas gifts on FREECYCLE (JOHN 3:17)
7) Visit someone in prison (MATHEW 25:36)
8) Forgive someone you've been holding a grudge against (MATHEW 6:14)

Do you have any additional ideas? Please share in the comments section.

Sale Alert: $1 or Less Museum Admission

Local museums are offering low-cost tickets this weekend. Learn more about participating institutions HERE. Have a great weekend!

In the Kitchen: Salmon Cakes and Brussel Sprouts

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Now that you're probably over holiday leftovers I thought I'd share a tasty recipe with you.  I really enjoyed it, and think you will too if you're a salmon person like myself. Here's how you make it. Mix together the following:

• 1 can on salmon ( I like to use Rubinstein's brand)
• 1 large egg
• 4 tbsp of mayo
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 3/4 of a medium red onion chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
• 1 stalk of celery chopped
• a few dashes of hot sauce and worcestershire sauce
• season liberally with blackening seasoning, old bay, salt and pepper
• form mixture into patties and bake on 350 degrees until done.

Dipping Sauce (add ingredients to taste):

• 50/50 mix of mayo and siracha
• little bit of lemon juice
• Old Bay
• cajun mustard
• little bit of worcestershire sauce
• little bit of sugar

Brussel Sprouts:

• rinse and cut brussel sprouts in half
• season with salt and pepper on top of baking sheet
• spray with olive oil
• bake on 350 until slightly brown

Enjoy!