To get in the holiday spirit this season, consider making a family trip to your local theater. There are a surprising number of Foundational Dimension benefits to seeing a play in person. YOU’LL SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ECONOMY Theater companies are almost always local organizations, and many of them are nonprofits. That means the money you spend on your tickets will go into the pockets of the actors and/or right back into the company to bring more productions to the community. YOUR KIDS COULD DISCOVER AN INTEREST IN THE ARTS Your child might have a passion for acting or stage design that could enhance their Intellectual Dimension. YOU’LL PROVOKE FAMILY DISCUSSIONS Chatting about the play with your family during intermission and the drive home will help you learn more about each other and forge stronger bonds. What did your kids enjoy about the plot? Which character did your spouse identify with most? Are there any plot holes or unanswered questions that are bothering them? YOU’LL BOOST YOUR FAMILY’S LITERARY KNOWLEDGE A study from the University of Arkansas Department of Education Reform found that students remembered more about stories like “A Christmas Carol” after watching them as plays than they did after watching movies or even reading the original books. Exposing your kids to the work of Shakespeare and Dickens at the theater is a great 5 REASONS TO SEE A PLAY THIS SEASON THE THEATER IS CALLING YOUR NAME
are endless — the most important thing is that they are shared, and then archived in your family’s Legacy Bank.
To help families learn how to capture I Remember When stories, I’ve developed a 3 Dimensional Wealth tool that walks you through brainstorming, jogging memories, writing the stories, and saving them. As you gather with your family this holiday season, I hope you set aside time to invite each family member to share an I Remember When story, and make sure to add it to your Legacy Bank to return to in the future.
– Doug Andrew
FUN FOOD IDEAS GRANDMA’S BISCUITS & GRAVY
Need holiday breakfast ideas? Here’s a must-have for the Andrew family.
INGREDIENTS
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1 package Grands Flaky Layers Original Biscuits
2-3 T flour
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2-3 c whole milk (depending on desired quantity and gravy consistency)
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1 lb fresh ground sausage
way to help them get ahead in their studies.
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1-2 tsp Italian seasoning (to taste)
Dash of salt and pepper (to taste)
YOUR KIDS WILL DEVELOP THEIR TOLERANCE AND EMPATHY The same study out of Arkansas found that students who attended the theater scored higher on tolerance and empathy tests. Watching live helped them identify and relate to the emotional turmoil of the characters. This winter, check your local theaters for holiday-themed productions like "A Christmas Carol," “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” and "Miracle on 34th Street." You’ll bring your family closer, deposit more KASH in your Legacy Bank, and embrace the holiday spirit one curtain call at a time.
DIRECTIONS
Bake biscuits according to package directions. While biscuits bake, brown the sausage, crumbling the meat and adding Italian seasoning as it cooks. Once thoroughly cooked, make a rue by leaving fat drippings in pan and adding enough flour to coat the meat. Turn heat to medium-low and add milk slowly, stirring constantly, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue stirring until gravy reaches desired thickness. Serve over freshly baked biscuits (we like to break the biscuits in half). Enjoy!
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