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CommunityCouponMagazine.com Winter Issue Vol. 17, Issue 4 Good through February 25, 2024 NEXT ISSUE: SPRING 2024 In homes Feb. 26 - May 19, 2024 Ad Deadline: Jan. 22, 2024 Larry Henley Owner / Sales Linda Heins Graphic Designer & Story Researcher Kay Zickefoose Customer Service Representative Rich Wachtel Food Columnist & Accounting 3 CommunityCouponMagazine.com • Winter 2023 • In homes November 27, 2023 - February 25, 2024Giving A t this time of year, we are drawn to old books, heartwarming memories, and classic stories. A great holiday favorite of many is Charles Dickens’ timeless masterpiece, A Christmas Carol. Whether enjoyed in book or movie form, this thought-provoking treasure reminds us of our human responsibility to share with those in need — especially during the holiday season. We are introduced to the personification of “Want” in the form of a poverty-stricken child, and left to ponder our personal contribution of giving to alleviate the suffering of others. Another great literary example of giving appears in Chapter 2 of Louisa May Alcott’s classic, Little Women. Perhaps you’ve never read it...or if you have, maybe it’s been years! Travel back in time with me to the breakfast table of the March family, on Christmas morning, 1861. “Merry Christmas, little daughters! I’m glad you began at once, and hope you will keep on. But I want to say one word before we sit down. Not far away from here lies a poor woman with a little new-born baby. Six children are huddled into one bed to keep from freezing, for they have no fire. There is nothing to eat over there; and the oldest boy came to tell me they were suffering hunger and cold. My girls, will you give them your breakfast as a Christmas present?” They were all unusually hungry, having waited nearly an hour, and for a minute no one spoke; only a minute, for Jo exclaimed impetuously,— “I’m so glad you came before we began!” “May I go and help carry the things to the poor little children?” asked Beth, eagerly. “I shall take the cream and the muffins,” added Amy, heroically giving up the articles she most liked. Meg was already covering the buckwheats, and piling the bread into one big plate. “I thought you’d do it,” said Mrs. March, smiling as if satisfied. “You shall all go and help me, and when we come back we will have bread and milk for breakfast, and make it up at dinner-time.” They were soon ready, and the procession set out. Fortunately it was early, and they went through back streets, so few people saw them, and no one laughed at the unusual party. A poor, bare, miserable room it was, with broken windows, no fire, ragged bed-clothes, a sick mother, wailing baby, and a group of pale, hungry children cuddled under one old quilt, trying to keep warm. How the big eyes stared and the blue lips smiled as the girls went in! “Ach, mein Gott! it is good angels come to us!” said the poor woman, crying for joy. “Funny angels in hoods and mittens,” said Jo, and set them laughing. In a few minutes it really did seem as if kind spirits had been at work there. Hannah, who had carried wood, made a fire, and stopped up the broken panes with old hats and her own cloak. Mrs. March gave the mother tea and gruel, and comforted her with promises of help, while she dressed the little baby as tenderly as if it had been her own. The girls, meantime, spread the table, set the children round the fire, and fed them like so many hungry birds, — laughing, talking, and trying to understand the funny broken English. “Das ist gut!” “Die Engel-kinder!” cried the poor things, as they ate, and warmed their purple hands at the comfortable blaze. The girls had never been called angel children before, and thought it very agreeable, especially Jo, who had been considered a “Sancho” ever since she was born. That was a very happy breakfast, though they didn’t get any of it; and when they went away, leaving comfort behind, I think there were not in all the city four merrier people than the hungry little girls who gave away their breakfasts and contented themselves with bread and milk on Christmas morning. “That’s loving our neighbor better than ourselves, and I like it,” said Meg, as they set out their presents, while their mother was upstairs collecting clothes for the poor Hummels. Although a fictional mother, Mrs. March sets a lasting example for her children when she not only takes notice of her neighbors in need, but initiates action on their behalf. The March family was by no means wealthy, but in comparison to the struggling Hummel family, they certainly had plenty to share. Even so, their selfless actions required a sacrifice from her family. This holiday season and always, may we all be compelled even as Scrooge was, to show compassion for others. Whether by sharing cookies with a friend, donating to local shelters or food banks, shoveling snow for an elderly neighbor, or sending a handwritten letter, may the spirit of giving guide our hearts. May you have a very Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year. A Spirit of — by Debby Dever Whoever is kind to the needy lends to the LORD, and He will reward them for what they have done. — Proverbs 19:17 4CommunityCouponMagazine.com • Winter 2023 • In homes November 27, 2023 - February 25, 2024Giving A t this time of year, we are drawn to old books, heartwarming memories, and classic stories. A great holiday favorite of many is Charles Dickens’ timeless masterpiece, A Christmas Carol. Whether enjoyed in book or movie form, this thought-provoking treasure reminds us of our human responsibility to share with those in need — especially during the holiday season. We are introduced to the personification of “Want” in the form of a poverty-stricken child, and left to ponder our personal contribution of giving to alleviate the suffering of others. Another great literary example of giving appears in Chapter 2 of Louisa May Alcott’s classic, Little Women. Perhaps you’ve never read it...or if you have, maybe it’s been years! Travel back in time with me to the breakfast table of the March family, on Christmas morning, 1861. “Merry Christmas, little daughters! I’m glad you began at once, and hope you will keep on. But I want to say one word before we sit down. Not far away from here lies a poor woman with a little new-born baby. Six children are huddled into one bed to keep from freezing, for they have no fire. There is nothing to eat over there; and the oldest boy came to tell me they were suffering hunger and cold. My girls, will you give them your breakfast as a Christmas present?” They were all unusually hungry, having waited nearly an hour, and for a minute no one spoke; only a minute, for Jo exclaimed impetuously,— “I’m so glad you came before we began!” “May I go and help carry the things to the poor little children?” asked Beth, eagerly. “I shall take the cream and the muffins,” added Amy, heroically giving up the articles she most liked. Meg was already covering the buckwheats, and piling the bread into one big plate. “I thought you’d do it,” said Mrs. March, smiling as if satisfied. “You shall all go and help me, and when we come back we will have bread and milk for breakfast, and make it up at dinner-time.” They were soon ready, and the procession set out. Fortunately it was early, and they went through back streets, so few people saw them, and no one laughed at the unusual party. A poor, bare, miserable room it was, with broken windows, no fire, ragged bed-clothes, a sick mother, wailing baby, and a group of pale, hungry children cuddled under one old quilt, trying to keep warm. How the big eyes stared and the blue lips smiled as the girls went in! “Ach, mein Gott! it is good angels come to us!” said the poor woman, crying for joy. “Funny angels in hoods and mittens,” said Jo, and set them laughing. In a few minutes it really did seem as if kind spirits had been at work there. Hannah, who had carried wood, made a fire, and stopped up the broken panes with old hats and her own cloak. Mrs. March gave the mother tea and gruel, and comforted her with promises of help, while she dressed the little baby as tenderly as if it had been her own. The girls, meantime, spread the table, set the children round the fire, and fed them like so many hungry birds, — laughing, talking, and trying to understand the funny broken English. “Das ist gut!” “Die Engel-kinder!” cried the poor things, as they ate, and warmed their purple hands at the comfortable blaze. The girls had never been called angel children before, and thought it very agreeable, especially Jo, who had been considered a “Sancho” ever since she was born. That was a very happy breakfast, though they didn’t get any of it; and when they went away, leaving comfort behind, I think there were not in all the city four merrier people than the hungry little girls who gave away their breakfasts and contented themselves with bread and milk on Christmas morning. “That’s loving our neighbor better than ourselves, and I like it,” said Meg, as they set out their presents, while their mother was upstairs collecting clothes for the poor Hummels. Although a fictional mother, Mrs. March sets a lasting example for her children when she not only takes notice of her neighbors in need, but initiates action on their behalf. The March family was by no means wealthy, but in comparison to the struggling Hummel family, they certainly had plenty to share. Even so, their selfless actions required a sacrifice from her family. This holiday season and always, may we all be compelled even as Scrooge was, to show compassion for others. Whether by sharing cookies with a friend, donating to local shelters or food banks, shoveling snow for an elderly neighbor, or sending a handwritten letter, may the spirit of giving guide our hearts. May you have a very Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year. A Spirit of — by Debby Dever Whoever is kind to the needy lends to the LORD, and He will reward them for what they have done. — Proverbs 19:17 5CommunityCouponMagazine.com • Winter 2023 • In homes November 27, 2023 - February 25, 2024 Thomas G. 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A great thing about Loaded Tots is that you can use whatever ingredients you happen to have on hand. In fact, they’re perfect for making use of leftovers. And you don’t have to follow a specific recipe. Just prepare frozen tater tots as directed (bake, fry, air fry), then toss and top with your favorite sauce, protein, cheese, and toppings – using as much or as little of each as you like. Don’t forget to season with salt and pepper. I’ve often thought Loaded Tots would be a great idea for a food truck, with several varieties of tater tot concoctions from which to choose. Since I like things a little spicy, my favorite is Buffalo style (pictured). But here are a few other ideas to add variety to your next Loaded Tot dinner. 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