Football Season is Time For Family Fun

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Fantasy Football Comes to God's Grace Notes

Okay, Ladies....I know you're all shaking your heads....What is she THINKING?

Fantasy Football? That doesn't sound like it has much to do with God's Good Plan for our lives!

Sure, it does! Anything that has anything to do with creating great family time is EXACTLY what God's Good Plan is all about.

I enjoy watching a good game, and the Super Bowl is always a must; but the guys at our house are HUGE fans of the game...all season long!

They can spout stats about their favorite teams and players like I crank out stats about shopping, crafting and scrapbooking.

So, in the spirit of family camaraderie, I'm building my very first football lens!

Of course, when I think of football season, I think of activities for the kids, crafts for me, football for the guys...and snacks for everybody!  So, I invite you to join me in turning football season into a family affair...

I'll be sharing some fun crafts for the kids, some artsy projects for the crafty folks, and of course; some of my favorite football snacks and treats for the whole family...

I'll leave the football up to the guys, and together; we'll make this season an event to remember!

It's going to be a lot of fun, so let's get started, shall we?

Crafts For the Kids 

The kids will love making their very own football team with these easy to make paper players...

Join us on game day as we craft the players of our Fantasy Team!

What fun to create uniforms for the Fantasy Team at YOUR house! Just check with your resident football expert about colors, player numbers, and who plays what position!

Download The Football Player & Uniforms at Making Friends

LATE BREAKING NEWS REPORT: 

SPECIAL BULLETIN:
We interrupt this lens for this late-breaking announcement about the self confessed craft-addict; Giant Squid Connie...

It's been reported that a loud voice was heard crying out from the depths of Giant Squid Connie's dangerously bulging craft closet...and we quote;

"I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN THIS LENS!"

Reporters in the area stated that the entire neighborhood shook to the rafters, as the deafening sound of the declaration filled the neighborhood.

Hours later; the aftermath has even reached to the crafting communities at Squidoo!

We caution you to use great care when entering the neighborhood. There have been reports of crashing tool boxes, flying fur and feathers; and the deafening thunder of "uummphf" and "ugggh", as giant boxes of supplies have been seen shifting from pillar to post.

Stay tuned for late-breaking annoucements. We advise you to evaluate the status of your own crafting closet.

The inner rumblings of the need for crafting are subtle in their infancy; but quickly burgeon into a full-fledged craft attack!

Be prepared!

The best advice we can give you is to
Sift, Sort and Organize!

Stay tuned for late breaking bulletins, as we keep you posted on the latest about this intriguing; and heartfelt struggle to overcome the addiction of crafting!

We now return you to your regularly scheduled lenscrafting...

Making Friends Offers Great Pricing For Kids Craft Supplies  

Making Friends
Lots of great craft ideas for kids.

Easy Homemade Chow-Mein 

On a cold, snowy day in the mid-west...enjoy some steaming hot chow-mein.
Chicken or beef; it's your choice! It's one of our family favorites, and is easy to make with step-by-step instructions. Mmm, mmm, good!

 

Bacon Breadsticks Dredged in Parmesean/Romano Cheese 

Watch Out For Falling Cheese Crumbs!

Mmmm, mmmmm, good!
This is sure to become an all-time favorite finger food at your house too...

They require some assembly; so you will want to prepare these ahead of time...that is, unless of course; you're one of those gals who would rather cook while the game is underway.

Either way; cooking, crafting and enjoying the game together as a family will be so awesome...you'll create a family legacy without even realizing it!

Bacon Breadsticks Recipe 

INGREDIENTS:
1-lb package of thin-sliced bacon
1 package of sesame breadsticks
1 large container of grated Parmesan/Romano cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:
Pour the grated cheese into a rectangular casserole dish

Wrap the bacon slices around the breadsticks

(wrap the bacon around one end of the breadstick and "roll" it...wrapping it tightly around the breadstick)

Dredge the wrapped breadstick in the cheese; shaking off the excess

Place the breadsticks on a microwave bacon dish

Microwave on high for 1-3 minutes; depending on your microwave

Remove and dredge in the cheese again...Careful; they will be REALLY hot!

For easy serving; stand them in a container...
(like pencils in a cup) otherwise they will stick together, and won't serve nicely.

Remember...presentation is everything!

Bootsie Invites You to Come and Play at Our House During the Game! 

Paper Players Are Made With Die Cuts 

I Recommend Fellow Lensmasters... These Gals Are Those SUPER Creative Types! 

You'll Find Everything You Need To Create A Fabulous Football Season of Fun At YOUR House

I Swept The Leaves 

Miss Liberty Scarecrow Doll 

As You Can See: 

I have a lot of craft, recipes and home decorating ideas up my sleeve!

Check back often, I'll be adding to this lens throughout the season...I'm looking forward to spending some great family time with you as we all enjoy this years football season.

Let's make it a family event...for everyone!

 

Follow God's Grace Notes 

Here's Another Great Adventure You Won't Want To Miss 

 

Guest Book 

JMowe wrote...

What fun ideas! I am one of those guys that can sprout off many stats from my favorite teams and players, so hearing all your good ideas might just make you the most popular player on the home team!

ReplyPosted August 27, 2009

jbartell wrote...

Great ideas! I joined this league called www.familyfantasysports.com to try and build bonds within my family around football and to earn some college savings for my kids. I am going to incorporate your ideas too! Thanks!

ReplyPosted August 24, 2009

driewe wrote...

great lens with great info. 5 stars
Fun With Fantasy Football

ReplyPosted March 25, 2008

Aika wrote...

cool lens and fantastic infos! Keep it up girl :)

ReplyPosted September 10, 2007

DogWhisperWoman wrote...

Great lens! my friend Loves football!

DogWhisperWoman

ReplyPosted August 27, 2007