Hot dog Octapus

Cut hot dogs in half or thirds... stick uncooked spaghetti into the cut end of the hot dog and boil as usual.

Jello Recipe

Jenna's mom makes this fun jello and the rest of us moms finally asked her for the recipe...

3 small boxes jello or 1 1/2 large boxes jello

2/3 cup sugar

4 envelopes knox gelatin

4 1/3 cups boiling water

1/2 pint heavy whipping cream

Mix jello, sugar, and gelatin with boiling water. Whisk in whipping cream. (Do not overmix or cream will not separate.)

Pour into 9 x 13" pan. Refrigerate.

Applesauce

12 medium to large apples
1 c water
1/2 c sugar (or amount to your liking)
1 Tbsp lemon juice

Peel and cut or slice apples and put in a large pot over medium heat until nearly soft. Add sugar and lemon juice and cook a few more minutes. Puree in blender to desired consistency. Makes about 5 cups.

Note: We have an apple, peeler, corer which works really well and is fun for the girls to do too.