Friday, February 8th

-This is Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Click here to download a brochure (PDF) from the National Weather Service that will help you and your family be prepared for a severe weather event.

-Join Rhett Walker, Kevin Max, tobyMac, Bart Millard and others who have signed the petition to free American pastor Saeed Abedini who is imprisoned in Iran. Read more

Thursday, February 7th

-Is someone texting you in a language you don't understand? Maybe it's your teenager? Click here for a guide to texting shorthand

Simple Cooking - Pasta Salad

1 box multi-colored pasta (16 oz) - cooked and drained, do not rinse

Add to it:
6-7 pieces of mozzarella string cheese (sliced)
Cherry tomatoes
Pepperoni
1 can of black olives
Banana peppers
Cooked chicken - shredded or chunks
Zesty Italian dressing - Joanne likes to buy hers at Olive Garden

Mix the ingredients and add the Italian dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Submited by Joanne Spires. If you have a quick and easy recipe to share, please send it to john@wafj.com. You'll get a thank-you gift if we use your recipe.

Wednesday, February 6th

-Job Fairs
MAU Workforce Solutions - Thursday, February 7th - more information
Georgia Regents University Augusta - Friday, February 15th - more information

-This is Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Click here to download a brochure from the National Weather Service that will help you and your family be prepared for a severe weather event.

Monday, February 4th

-Miss a Super Bowl commercial? Watch them here.

-Cheapie of the Week
Terrell Putnam of Grovetown guessed that it is Peanut Butter Toast Crunch cereal. Kroger has it on sale for $1.99 per box through Saturday (2/9). Use the printable $1 off coupon to get it for $.99 plus tax.

Simple Cooking - Lowfat BBQ Chicken Crescents

1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated reduced fat crescent dinner rolls
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/3 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten

Separate dough into 8 triangles. In bowl, mix chicken and barbecue sauce. Spoon chicken mixture onto short end of each triangle; sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon of the cheese. Roll up loosely as directed on can. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Brush with egg; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes.

Wednesday, January 30th

-Valentine's Day gift idea: Invest in your marriage!
Stevens Creek Church in Augusta - iVow Marriage Conference (February 8th-9th)
Winfield Heights Baptist Church in Williston - One Day Marriage Conference with Dr. Danny Akin (February 9th)
Family Life's Weekend to Remember in Hilton Head (February 15th-17th) - use promo code WEEKEND to get a $120 discount per couple

-Federal tax filing season starts today for most taxpayers. Read this to see who can and can't file now.