Make a Family Bucket List Jar
Document plans & dreams into a family bucket list
Dreaming of something different? Try this family bucket list project.
Every time someone wishes to do something, go somewhere or visit someone, write it down on a post it note
Put all the notes in a jar
When you’re able to, work your way through the jar as a family. In the meantime, use the jar as a representation of all the things you’re looking forward to
Birdseed Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking poder
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup vegetable shortening
2 eggs
3/4 cup birdseed
3 egg whites
Directions
Sift all the dry ingredients together and cut in the lard with a blunt knife
Add the eggs
Add the birdseed and knead until smooth
Allow the dough to chill overnight
Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into shapes with cookie cutters
Insert a paper clip into the top of the shape to act as a hanger
Brush the cookie with beaten egg whites and press birdseed into the top of the cookie
Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 325 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until the cookies are hard
String yarn through the paper clip to make a hanger and hang outside
Questions to Ask Your Kids
How do think the birds will feel when they find these special treats?
How does it make you feel to make birdseed cookies and see the birds eat them?
Why do you think it’s important to care for animals?
What other things do you think we could do for the birds?