Have you ever noticed how a little variety in life keeps things, even routines, from getting boring? Sometimes even meal planning can get so routine that we get tired of eating the same thing again and again.
The other day my daughter and I were driving to the store to get candy for our church’s “Trunk or Treat” event. I also told her that I wanted to buy a card for someone, and I suggested we get something to eat while we were there.
After deciding that chicken sounded good, she started saying “candy, card, chicken, candy, card, chicken” over and over so we would not forget by the time we got there.
An idea was born! I said, “Hey! Why don’t we get only things for lunch today that start with the letter “C”! So that led to great contemplation of what foods that started with a “C” sounded good.
We ended up having chicken, chips, carrots, cauliflower, and cider. It was so fun!
For some reason I was thinking of having a meal starting with “H” next. I know, I know, we’re going out of order! But we didn’t start with “A”, so why start there now? LOL
We could do Hormel chili or tamales, honey roasted peanuts, and hazelnut brownines, and hot chocolate! Hmmm…. 🙂
God has been so good to us to give us variety in life from which to choose!
Let’s be thankful and rejoice today!
Enjoy!
What letter would you choose, and what foods that begin with that letter, if you were to try this exercise in mixing things up just for fun? I’d love to hear your answers in the comments section below!
P for pasta, penne, pork chops, pistachios, and pudding. Not sure if I played right, but I tried.
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Sounds great, Vicklea! You did very well! 😊
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I love this idea! We often play “Alphabet Groceries” in the car and come up with some crazy things. At times when I say grace before a meal I do thank God for the great variety of food he gives us to choose from. Just think- He didn’t have to do that. 🤷🏻♀️ What an underrated gift!
Your game sounds like a fun way to mix it up with the kids. I may have to try this! 😁
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Amen, Jesskidding! God gives us these gifts purely by His grace!
Have fun doing this with your kids! I’d love to hear some feedback of how it goes! 😊 Have a blessed day!
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Thank you! 😁
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You’re welcome! 😊
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I love this. How wonderful that life offers opportunities to change up routines. Sometimes a little change is just what the doctor ordered.
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You got that right, Brittany! And you know, coffee starts with a “C” but you could also use it for “S” if you get it from Starbucks! 😁
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I’ll take either one of those 😂
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Hehe! 😀 Enjoy!
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I would love to have lunch with your family! This sounds so much fun!
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Lol! Sure T.R.! PM me if you think that could actually happen! That would be fun! 😁
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🙂 I don’t think right now I live close enough to do so but if I’m ever in your area I’d love to
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That would be great! We’ll see how God directs.
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