Our speaker this week was YOU! We were so delighted to have Kathy in addition to the expertise of our very own creative moms offering some great homemade gifts ideas.
Here are some links and resources on how to make the items you have seen.
Freezer Paper Stencil
http://www.dana-made-it.com/2008/08/tutorial-freezer-paper-stencil-makenna.html
Sippy Cup Leash
http://makeitandloveit.blogspot.com/2009/06/sippy-cup-leash.html
Soup Mix in a Jar
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/giftinajar/soup-mixes.shtml
Nursing Cover
http://sewmuchado.blogspot.com/2009/02/description-stylish-and-practical.html
To Purchase (only paying $8.95 shipping and handling) www.uddercovers.com
Coupon Code:onefree
Pacifier Clipshttp://www.dana-made-it.com/2008/07/pacifier-clips-easy.html
Baby Wrap
http://www.mobywrap.com
Book Resources:
Glove Animals: Sock and Glove
Hat and Scarf: Sewing For Baby
HobbyLobby
www.hobbylobby.com 40% coupon can be printed out here.
Shadow boxes go on sale next week.
What a great idea to have the food (hosted by the Bronze table) placed on a circular table that we could go around and around for more. The food was incredible! Thank you for including all of your best recipes.
The Topaz table is in charge of hosting our next meeting on December 17th. If you have any questions, please contact the table leader, Heather Andrews.
Our Second Annual Cookie and Candy Exchange is at our next meeting December 17th. Participants will make 4-5 dozen cookies/candies to be exchanged. Please email Nicole nrlane5@yahoo.com with your name and type of treat you are planning on making to avoid duplicates.
The Rules of the Cookie Exchange
1. All cookies and candy should be homemade.
2. No plain chocolate chip cookies, cookie mixes, brownies, or no-bakes.
3. Please bring 5-6 dozen total cookies. However many you bring that is the number you take home.
4. The theme is "Christmas candy and cookies"
5. Arrange cookies in a basket or platter and be creative! -Bring a large container to carry away your cookies/candy.
-You may want to label your cookies/candy.
6.You can either e-mail a copy of your recipe(nrlane5@yahoo.com), post it on the discussion tab on the Laveen mops facebook page, or bring copies of the recipe with you.
7. RSVP as soon as you can and let me know what type of cookies you are planning on baking-- we are attempting to eliminate duplicates.
8. If you don't have time to bake, or have burnt your cookies, but still want to attend, you must go to a real bakery and buy 6 dozen cookies.
9. When it is time to exchange please do not take more than one or two of each kind of cookie or candy to ensure everyone gets to taste all of the yummy treats.
10. Don't forget to wear your ugliest Christmas sweater!
Some content courtesy of Cookie-Exchange.com
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Thanksgiving Preparation 11/19
Our speaker this week was Pat discussing Thanksgiving Preparation.
She did a fabulous job motivating us for the holiday season fast approaching, and excited to use what we may already have to do as women do best... make things BEAUTIFUL!
We even had a contest (see pictures posted). The Emerald table proved to be a real gem by presenting the best centerpiece. So much fun to see all of our creativity come to life!
Gold did a great job on the food. Woah, how about those sausage balls or that creamed coffee cake, among many other new favorites!
Mom's Night Out at Aunt Chilada's was reported to be a great night out! Be sure to check out the pictures.
Reminder … our Book Group is still meeting every Wednesday night at 6:30 pm at Casey’s house. It is not too late to join.
Save the date for our second annual Cookie and Candy Exchange (during Dec 17th Meeting). Participants will make 4-5 dozen cookies/candies to be exchanged. Please email Nicole nrlane5@yahoo.com with your name and type of treat you are planning on making to avoid duplicates.
The Bronze table is in charge of hosting our next meeting on December 3rd. If you have any questions please contact our table leader, Noelle Gallivan.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
She did a fabulous job motivating us for the holiday season fast approaching, and excited to use what we may already have to do as women do best... make things BEAUTIFUL!
We even had a contest (see pictures posted). The Emerald table proved to be a real gem by presenting the best centerpiece. So much fun to see all of our creativity come to life!
Gold did a great job on the food. Woah, how about those sausage balls or that creamed coffee cake, among many other new favorites!
Mom's Night Out at Aunt Chilada's was reported to be a great night out! Be sure to check out the pictures.
Reminder … our Book Group is still meeting every Wednesday night at 6:30 pm at Casey’s house. It is not too late to join.
Save the date for our second annual Cookie and Candy Exchange (during Dec 17th Meeting). Participants will make 4-5 dozen cookies/candies to be exchanged. Please email Nicole nrlane5@yahoo.com with your name and type of treat you are planning on making to avoid duplicates.
The Bronze table is in charge of hosting our next meeting on December 3rd. If you have any questions please contact our table leader, Noelle Gallivan.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Operation Christmas Child 11/5
Our speaker this week was from Operation Christmas Child. She presented the recent trip they took the Dominican Republic to hand out Operation Christmas Child boxes. She showed us what happens to the boxes from when they leave our hands to the child who receives them. We will be putting boxes together individually and dropping them off at the next meeting on November 19th.
We also made some great caramel covered apples. Great job ladies on your creativity! Be sure to see the pictures posted.
Thank You Emerald table for all of the wonderful food prepared. You may be called on to cater new events by moms who were able to make it to today’s meeting.
Reminder … our Book Group is still meeting every Wednesday night at 6:30 pm at Casey’s house. It is not too late to join.
Mom’s Night Out is Friday, November 13th at 7:00pm. It will be a dinner out with just the girls at Aunt Chilada’s Mexican Restaurant. 2021 Baseline Road, Tempe, AZ
Please RSVP to Liz Danzeisen at (480) 226-4001 or evanderschaaf@yahoo.com if you plan to attend and have not already signed up. If you're interested in carpooling, meet at Laveen Baptist Church by 6:20 PM.
Gold table is in charge of hosting our next meeting on 11/19. If you have any questions please contact our table leader, Nicole Cameron.
Our next meeting is on November 19th. Hope to see you there.
We also made some great caramel covered apples. Great job ladies on your creativity! Be sure to see the pictures posted.
Thank You Emerald table for all of the wonderful food prepared. You may be called on to cater new events by moms who were able to make it to today’s meeting.
Reminder … our Book Group is still meeting every Wednesday night at 6:30 pm at Casey’s house. It is not too late to join.
Mom’s Night Out is Friday, November 13th at 7:00pm. It will be a dinner out with just the girls at Aunt Chilada’s Mexican Restaurant. 2021 Baseline Road, Tempe, AZ
Please RSVP to Liz Danzeisen at (480) 226-4001 or evanderschaaf@yahoo.com if you plan to attend and have not already signed up. If you're interested in carpooling, meet at Laveen Baptist Church by 6:20 PM.
Gold table is in charge of hosting our next meeting on 11/19. If you have any questions please contact our table leader, Nicole Cameron.
Our next meeting is on November 19th. Hope to see you there.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Health & Wellness Meeting 10/15
Dr. Larson from In & Out Chiropractic came and spoke to us today about the importance of a healthy spine. She did a great job demonstrating proper lifting techniques and some simple exercises we can do. It was very informative and a real eye opener.
Thank You Sapphire table for hosting our meeting, the food was delicious.
Reminder that our Book Group is still meeting every Wednesday night at 6:30 pm at Casey’s house. It is not too late to join.
Antiquities has been cancelled. Unfortunately we did not sell enough tickets. Please see the person you purchased the ticket from to get your refund.
Mom’s Night Out is on November 13th. It will be a dinner out with just the girls.
MOPPETS Costume Parade is October 29th at 9 am. Please join us for some fun sharing the holiday spirit with seniors in our community and showing off your adorable MOPPETS in costume! We will be meeting at the entrance of the Life Care Center at South Mountain. It is located at 8008 South Jesse Owens Parkway. Bring your child in costume with a treat bag, the residents will be handing out candy. Please contact Jenn Nelson for additional info or questions. If you did not sign your children up at the meeting today but are interested in participating please contact Jenn as she needs a headcount.
Emerald table is in charge of hosting our next meeting on 11/5. If you have any questions please contact our table leader, Rachel Roland.
Our next meeting is on November 5th. Hope to see you there.
Thank You Sapphire table for hosting our meeting, the food was delicious.
Reminder that our Book Group is still meeting every Wednesday night at 6:30 pm at Casey’s house. It is not too late to join.
Antiquities has been cancelled. Unfortunately we did not sell enough tickets. Please see the person you purchased the ticket from to get your refund.
Mom’s Night Out is on November 13th. It will be a dinner out with just the girls.
MOPPETS Costume Parade is October 29th at 9 am. Please join us for some fun sharing the holiday spirit with seniors in our community and showing off your adorable MOPPETS in costume! We will be meeting at the entrance of the Life Care Center at South Mountain. It is located at 8008 South Jesse Owens Parkway. Bring your child in costume with a treat bag, the residents will be handing out candy. Please contact Jenn Nelson for additional info or questions. If you did not sign your children up at the meeting today but are interested in participating please contact Jenn as she needs a headcount.
Emerald table is in charge of hosting our next meeting on 11/5. If you have any questions please contact our table leader, Rachel Roland.
Our next meeting is on November 5th. Hope to see you there.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Book Group starts THIS Wednesday!
ALL MOMS OF PRESCHOOLERS needing a NIGHT OUT!
This Wednesday, October 7th we will begin our BOOK GROUP using the MOPS book, Life on Planet Mom.
6:30-7:55
at Casey Peterson's house
4509 W. McNel St.
602-283-2512
sunshineconsulting@cox.net
Free Childcare provided at the church through AWANA and other programs. Just leave your contact information and let them know you'll be at my house :).
Please come and enjoy a fun night connecting with other moms and discussing this great book. The questions don't really require reading so plan on coming for some great discussion whether you've read the book or not ... we all know how challenging it is to even get 5 minutes to read :) I'll highlight what is said as an intro. to the questions. If you've read it, you'll excited in knowing what we'll be discussing in advance and have the authors tips.
At this first meeting, we will review the introduction and get to know everyone. We will determine how often we will meet ... weekly or every other week.
This book has 6 fun and easy chapters that prompt a lot of memories, emotions and conversations. Many of the topics in this book touch on so many of the Mentor Mom moment questions that I'm looking forward to having a more in-depth conversation about balancing time with your husbands, managing in-law relationships, dealing with the "mundaneness", the list goes on and on. Looking forward to a wonderful discussion time :)
Chapter topics:
* How becoming a mom changes you
* How becoming a mom changes a marriage
* How becoming a mom changes your relationship with your family of origin
* How motherhood changes friendships
* How becoming a mom changes your relationship with the world
* How becoming a mom changes your relationship with God
We have room for 15-20 moms so the more the merrier! If you know of someone that you'd like to bring who isn't in MOPS, please let me know and we'll be sure to get her a book (or borrow one from someone else in the group).
Thanks!
Casey
This Wednesday, October 7th we will begin our BOOK GROUP using the MOPS book, Life on Planet Mom.
6:30-7:55
at Casey Peterson's house
4509 W. McNel St.
602-283-2512
sunshineconsulting@cox.net
Free Childcare provided at the church through AWANA and other programs. Just leave your contact information and let them know you'll be at my house :).
Please come and enjoy a fun night connecting with other moms and discussing this great book. The questions don't really require reading so plan on coming for some great discussion whether you've read the book or not ... we all know how challenging it is to even get 5 minutes to read :) I'll highlight what is said as an intro. to the questions. If you've read it, you'll excited in knowing what we'll be discussing in advance and have the authors tips.
At this first meeting, we will review the introduction and get to know everyone. We will determine how often we will meet ... weekly or every other week.
This book has 6 fun and easy chapters that prompt a lot of memories, emotions and conversations. Many of the topics in this book touch on so many of the Mentor Mom moment questions that I'm looking forward to having a more in-depth conversation about balancing time with your husbands, managing in-law relationships, dealing with the "mundaneness", the list goes on and on. Looking forward to a wonderful discussion time :)
Chapter topics:
* How becoming a mom changes you
* How becoming a mom changes a marriage
* How becoming a mom changes your relationship with your family of origin
* How motherhood changes friendships
* How becoming a mom changes your relationship with the world
* How becoming a mom changes your relationship with God
We have room for 15-20 moms so the more the merrier! If you know of someone that you'd like to bring who isn't in MOPS, please let me know and we'll be sure to get her a book (or borrow one from someone else in the group).
Thanks!
Casey
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Community Outreach 10/1
The main focus of our meeting today was community outreach. We made blankets for the Esperanza Women’s Center and packaged them with some booties, a cap and words of encouragement. We also made little baggies to hand out to the homeless. The baggies included bandaids, wet wipes, cheese and crackers, a piece of candy and a little note. Thank you Jenn Nelson for putting together a great service project and sharing a personal outreach experience with us.
Thank you Amethyst table for hosting our meeting today. You did a great job and were a huge help.
Our book group will be starting next Wednesday, October 7th. We will be going through our theme book for the year, “Life on Planet Mom.” If you are interested there is still time to sign up. Please email Casey at sunshineconsulting@cox.net.
The deadline to purchase tickets for Antiquities is fast approaching. It is only $10 for the photo shoot and picture. If interested, you can purchase tickets from a Steering Team member. The pictures will be taken on October 22, 23, & 24. The money raised will help send Steering Team members to convention next year.
The Sapphire table is in charge of hosting our next meeting on October 15th. If you have any questions please contact your table leader, Melissa McAdams, at melissamcadams6504@yahoo.com.
Our next meeting is Thursday October 15th. We will have a chiropractor speak to us about health and wellness.
See you at the next meeting!
Thank you Amethyst table for hosting our meeting today. You did a great job and were a huge help.
Our book group will be starting next Wednesday, October 7th. We will be going through our theme book for the year, “Life on Planet Mom.” If you are interested there is still time to sign up. Please email Casey at sunshineconsulting@cox.net.
The deadline to purchase tickets for Antiquities is fast approaching. It is only $10 for the photo shoot and picture. If interested, you can purchase tickets from a Steering Team member. The pictures will be taken on October 22, 23, & 24. The money raised will help send Steering Team members to convention next year.
The Sapphire table is in charge of hosting our next meeting on October 15th. If you have any questions please contact your table leader, Melissa McAdams, at melissamcadams6504@yahoo.com.
Our next meeting is Thursday October 15th. We will have a chiropractor speak to us about health and wellness.
See you at the next meeting!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Freezer Meals & Mugs 9/17
Our speaker was Kristen Reinhardt, Homemade Gourmet Consultant. She gave us statistics on families eating dinner together, breakdown on the family dinner hour, how fast food has changed the way Americans eat and gave practical tips for preparing fast and healthy dinners at home. www.homemadegourmet.com/kristen18392.aspx
We did a fun ice breaker and painted coffee mugs that we can use during our MOPS meetings. Thanks Nicole for the fun craft project. It was a big hit.
Our book group will be starting on October 7th. We will be going through our theme book that comes in the mail once you pay your MOPS International membership. If you are interested in participating in the book group please contact Casey at sunshineconsulting@cox.net.
Melissa McAdams gave birth to our newest Moppet, Connor John, on Thursday September 17th. If you are interested in providing a meal for Melissa and her family please contact Jenn Nelson at jennznelson@yahoo.com.
If you would like to advertise your business in our directory please contact Jen Anderson at jenanderson13@yahoo.com.
We have a park day on Thursday September 24th at Trailside Park at 9:30. Hope to see you there.
The Amethyst table is in charge of hosting our next meeting on October 1st. If you have any questions please contact your table leader, Heather Stephenson, at hdstephenson@hotmail.com.
Our next meeting is on Thursday October 1st. We will be doing a Community Outreach Project. It will be a fun and rewarding meeting.
Enjoy the last couple weeks of September.
We did a fun ice breaker and painted coffee mugs that we can use during our MOPS meetings. Thanks Nicole for the fun craft project. It was a big hit.
Our book group will be starting on October 7th. We will be going through our theme book that comes in the mail once you pay your MOPS International membership. If you are interested in participating in the book group please contact Casey at sunshineconsulting@cox.net.
Melissa McAdams gave birth to our newest Moppet, Connor John, on Thursday September 17th. If you are interested in providing a meal for Melissa and her family please contact Jenn Nelson at jennznelson@yahoo.com.
If you would like to advertise your business in our directory please contact Jen Anderson at jenanderson13@yahoo.com.
We have a park day on Thursday September 24th at Trailside Park at 9:30. Hope to see you there.
The Amethyst table is in charge of hosting our next meeting on October 1st. If you have any questions please contact your table leader, Heather Stephenson, at hdstephenson@hotmail.com.
Our next meeting is on Thursday October 1st. We will be doing a Community Outreach Project. It will be a fun and rewarding meeting.
Enjoy the last couple weeks of September.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
First Meeting 9/3
Thank you ladies for the wonderful first meeting of our 2009-2010 MOPS year. Thanks to Jill and Nicole for the fun games and the Steering Team for the yummy food.
A couple of announcements:
If you are interested in selling or purchasing $10 tickets for the Antiquities photo shoot please email us at laveenmops@yahoo.com. If you sell 15 tickets , you will receive a free photo package worth $149. Here is the link to the Antiquities web page for examples.
http://www.antiquities-studios.com/
If you are interested in helping out the Steering Team please email the person that holds the position. The Steering Team members contact information is located in the handbook and newsletter. We are always looking for people to help out with various tasks.
Construction on the Laveen Baptist Church classrooms will be starting shortly. Please be aware of that when you check in your children for MOPPETS. Thanks for your patience and understanding as the church works to improve their facilities.
Garnet table is hosting the next MOPS meeting on September 17th. Please be sure to arrive by 9:15. If you have any questions please email Kim, your Table Leader, at kimtooth@hotmail.com.
Our next meeting is September 17th. Our speaker will talk about freezer meals and we'll be designing our own coffee mugs to use for the year so we can go green.
Have a great couple of weeks and see you on September 17th.
A couple of announcements:
If you are interested in selling or purchasing $10 tickets for the Antiquities photo shoot please email us at laveenmops@yahoo.com. If you sell 15 tickets , you will receive a free photo package worth $149. Here is the link to the Antiquities web page for examples.
http://www.antiquities-studios.com/
If you are interested in helping out the Steering Team please email the person that holds the position. The Steering Team members contact information is located in the handbook and newsletter. We are always looking for people to help out with various tasks.
Construction on the Laveen Baptist Church classrooms will be starting shortly. Please be aware of that when you check in your children for MOPPETS. Thanks for your patience and understanding as the church works to improve their facilities.
Garnet table is hosting the next MOPS meeting on September 17th. Please be sure to arrive by 9:15. If you have any questions please email Kim, your Table Leader, at kimtooth@hotmail.com.
Our next meeting is September 17th. Our speaker will talk about freezer meals and we'll be designing our own coffee mugs to use for the year so we can go green.
Have a great couple of weeks and see you on September 17th.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
It's time for MOPS!
Please join us as we kick off another exciting year! We will be exploring our new theme, "Together on Planet Mom", introducing our new Steering Team, as well as enjoying delicious food and the company of fellow moms!
MOPS starts Thursday September 3, 2009 at 9:30 - 11:30 AM. MOPPETS check-in begins at 9:20 in the Main Sanctuary.
See you there!
MOPS starts Thursday September 3, 2009 at 9:30 - 11:30 AM. MOPPETS check-in begins at 9:20 in the Main Sanctuary.
See you there!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Summer Park Playdates
Join us for some informal play time this summer. We'll continue to meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 9:30 starting May 21st at Trailside Park. The park is on 71st Ave. and Vineyard (between Baseline and Southern) in the Trailside Point Community. It has a covered playground and a spray pad so bring some towels. There won't be any snacks or drinks provided so bring your own if you want some coffee (iced.....of course ;o) Feel free to bring your friends, older kids, and sense of humor. And as always, e-mail any questions to laveenmops@yahoo.com See you there!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Coupons!
Here is some information from one of our MOPS moms, Denise Keller. We hope that you all will find this useful!
I have decided to take charge of this and make it handy for all of us who use coupons.
This is the way it is going to work:
1. Everyone write down any coupon sites you know
2. Everyone write down either the manufacturer or the brand of items for which you need coupons
3. Using these lists, this information will be shared and available for use
4. Bring coupons you do not use, but know that others will use
5. They will be seperated by the following:
a.grocery items (food/canned goods,cereal,etc.)
b.paper products (paper towels, toliet paper,etc.)
c.Baby (diapers,formula,training pants,etc.)
6. I don't forsee any other catagories nescessary - feel free to let me know
7. You will need to check the coupon boxes for the coupons you need
8. At the end of every month, I will throw away any coupons that have not been taken, whether they are expired or not to reduce the amount of coupons that need to be looked through.
Other than that, happy cutting and saving!!!!
I would like to keep this going even when MOPS is not meeting so maybe we can come up with times and days to meet to keep sharing the coupons?!?
Loadable sites:(these load into your store card)
http://www.pgesaver.com
http://shortcuts.com/www.safeway.com
You can also link your store card with your cell phone-see www.frysfood.com for more info
Thank you!
Denise Keller
I have decided to take charge of this and make it handy for all of us who use coupons.
This is the way it is going to work:
1. Everyone write down any coupon sites you know
2. Everyone write down either the manufacturer or the brand of items for which you need coupons
3. Using these lists, this information will be shared and available for use
4. Bring coupons you do not use, but know that others will use
5. They will be seperated by the following:
a.grocery items (food/canned goods,cereal,etc.)
b.paper products (paper towels, toliet paper,etc.)
c.Baby (diapers,formula,training pants,etc.)
6. I don't forsee any other catagories nescessary - feel free to let me know
7. You will need to check the coupon boxes for the coupons you need
8. At the end of every month, I will throw away any coupons that have not been taken, whether they are expired or not to reduce the amount of coupons that need to be looked through.
Other than that, happy cutting and saving!!!!
I would like to keep this going even when MOPS is not meeting so maybe we can come up with times and days to meet to keep sharing the coupons?!?
Loadable sites:(these load into your store card)
http://www.pgesaver.com
http://shortcuts.com/www.safeway.com
You can also link your store card with your cell phone-see www.frysfood.com for more info
Thank you!
Denise Keller
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
MOMFEST
A little bit late, here are the announcements from the last meeting including the information for MOMFEST... I hope you all had a blessed Easter holiday and I look forward to seeing you at our next MOPS meeting tomorrow morning:)
April 24 is a Mom's Night Out called MOMFEST which will be hosted by the Desert Springs Bible Church MOPS group. All women are invited, not just MOPS moms, so invite your friends, sisters, & moms for a great night of shopping, music, prizes and fun! MOMFEST begins at 6pm. There is no fee to attend MOMFEST. The address to Desert Springs Bible Church is 16215 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85032. If you're interested in carpooling please email us at laveenmops@yahoo.com.
April 25 is the MOPS International Leadership Summit, it is a full day event, 8am-4pm, and will also be held at Desert Springs Bible Church. The cost for the leadership summit is $32.50. This event is open to all MOPS moms who are interested in leadership within our MOPS group.
Please RSVP to Melissa asap if you're interested in attending.
Another of our MOPS moms joyfully welcomed a new baby this month, Rachel Roland gave birth to a baby girl, Sarah Teresa. Mom and baby are home and doing well. Congratulations Rachel!
April 24 is a Mom's Night Out called MOMFEST which will be hosted by the Desert Springs Bible Church MOPS group. All women are invited, not just MOPS moms, so invite your friends, sisters, & moms for a great night of shopping, music, prizes and fun! MOMFEST begins at 6pm. There is no fee to attend MOMFEST. The address to Desert Springs Bible Church is 16215 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85032. If you're interested in carpooling please email us at laveenmops@yahoo.com.
April 25 is the MOPS International Leadership Summit, it is a full day event, 8am-4pm, and will also be held at Desert Springs Bible Church. The cost for the leadership summit is $32.50. This event is open to all MOPS moms who are interested in leadership within our MOPS group.
Please RSVP to Melissa asap if you're interested in attending.
Another of our MOPS moms joyfully welcomed a new baby this month, Rachel Roland gave birth to a baby girl, Sarah Teresa. Mom and baby are home and doing well. Congratulations Rachel!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Spa Day
Hello! I hope all of you ladies enjoyed our annual Spa Day! It seemed to be a great success! Can't wait for next years Spa Day - it is always a favorite! Thank you to the Steering Team for all of the planning and coordination that went in to Spa Day!
Our next meeting is Thursday, April 2nd! Hope to see you all there!
Our next meeting is Thursday, April 2nd! Hope to see you all there!
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Updates
Many thanks to Pastor Jerry for his inspirational talk on parenting. It is so easy to forget just how important our roles as parents are in the busy lives we lead today! Pastor Jerry's parenting class using, "Shepherding a Child's Heart," by Tedd Tripp will begin on Sunday, March 15th at 4:30PM at Laveen Baptist Church.
Thank you also to the members of the Steering Team for improving the check-in process! What did you think, ladies? How cute are all of our clothes pins?
Remember that our next meeting on March 19th is our annual SPA DAY! Everyone knows that this is one of the meetings you definitely do not want to miss! Hope you all can make it - it is going to be a great morning!
We would also like to ask all of you to consider being on the Steering Team next year. We would like to have everyone in their positions by April 24th so the old, returning and new steering team members can attend the Leadership Summit together on Saturday, April 25th! Please contact us at laveenmops@yahoo.com asap! We would love to have you!
Thanks Ladies and have a great week!
Thank you also to the members of the Steering Team for improving the check-in process! What did you think, ladies? How cute are all of our clothes pins?
Remember that our next meeting on March 19th is our annual SPA DAY! Everyone knows that this is one of the meetings you definitely do not want to miss! Hope you all can make it - it is going to be a great morning!
We would also like to ask all of you to consider being on the Steering Team next year. We would like to have everyone in their positions by April 24th so the old, returning and new steering team members can attend the Leadership Summit together on Saturday, April 25th! Please contact us at laveenmops@yahoo.com asap! We would love to have you!
Thanks Ladies and have a great week!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Love Dare #2
Love is Kind
~Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.~
-Ephesians 4:32-
Kindness can be broken down into four basic core ingredients: Gentleness, Helpfulness, Willingness and Initiative. You will never learn to love until you learn to demonstrate kindness.
In addition to saying nothing negative to your spouse again today, do at least one unexpected gesture as an act of kindness.
The Love Dare #1
Love is Patient
~Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.~
-Ephesians 4:2-
Although love is communicated in a number of ways, our words often reflect the condition of our heart. For the next day, resolve to demonstrate patience and to say nothing negative to your spouse at all. If the temptation arises, choose not to say anything. It's better to hold your tongue than to say something you'll regret.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Pregnancy Announcements!!
Here are two of our most recent pregnancy announcements!! If you have an announcement to make via blog, please send your announcement to Melissa at melvan82@yahoo.com or laveenmops@yahoo.com and we'll post it for you! Congrats to this month's newly expectant ladies!
"My husband Kevin and I are expecting our third child on September 13. This was a bit of a surprise for us but we believe it is such a blessing from God. We have a boy, named Caleb, who will be 3 in June and a girl, named Jenna, who is almost 17 months. I think we will be finding out the sex. I am hoping that it is a boy so I can convince my husband that 3 children is a good place to stop ( I think if it was a girl we would have to try for another boy). I have been feeling nauseous but I only have gotten sick once (which is great for me this far along). I am so excited to see who this baby looks like!" - Melanie Danzeisen
"I am due in late September, we definitely plan to find out the sex of the baby (hubby's praying BOY) Kid #4 (first three girls). We tried for TWO YEARS (!!?!!!!), so this pregnancy is very planned and very wanted. I've been feeling terrible but am still happy about it because it's SO WORTH IT. I'm now scooted into the 'high risk' category because I'm OLD. OLD?!! I still have pimples, I can't possibly be old. After this one, it'll be curtains for my uterus." - Kristi Newman
"My husband Kevin and I are expecting our third child on September 13. This was a bit of a surprise for us but we believe it is such a blessing from God. We have a boy, named Caleb, who will be 3 in June and a girl, named Jenna, who is almost 17 months. I think we will be finding out the sex. I am hoping that it is a boy so I can convince my husband that 3 children is a good place to stop ( I think if it was a girl we would have to try for another boy). I have been feeling nauseous but I only have gotten sick once (which is great for me this far along). I am so excited to see who this baby looks like!" - Melanie Danzeisen
"I am due in late September, we definitely plan to find out the sex of the baby (hubby's praying BOY) Kid #4 (first three girls). We tried for TWO YEARS (!!?!!!!), so this pregnancy is very planned and very wanted. I've been feeling terrible but am still happy about it because it's SO WORTH IT. I'm now scooted into the 'high risk' category because I'm OLD. OLD?!! I still have pimples, I can't possibly be old. After this one, it'll be curtains for my uterus." - Kristi Newman
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Great Site!
I was just perusing the internet for some fun stuff to do with my kids & came across this amazing website with some great ideas for fun learning activities. If you're intersted in some new ideas the site is www.playfulearning.com Enjoy!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Meeting Announcements
Wonderful meeting today! Thanks to Jill for being an amazing speaker!
Here are the announcements as promised:)
· Laveen BBQ Sunday, February 8. Please sign up to help at our booth (Changing station & nursing mom’s room), see the email for specific times, please reply to all with your time sign up. If you’d like to donate items(we are in need of some diapers in varied sizes and the trial size hand sanitizers), please bring them to Melissa (602) 795-0515 by Saturday evening. Thanks to those who have already donated, the mom's of Laveen will appreciate our efforts!
·Valentines Day Parents Night Out Saturday, February 14 at Laveen Baptist Church. $10 donation per child for reserved spots, $15 per child for drop-ins. 5-9pm. Benefits the American Cancer Society. To RSVP call Patty Springerly at 602-237-3043, leave a message with number of kids and ages.
· MOPS meeting Thursday, February 19. Master Michelle Lee will be giving us a FREE self-defense course!
· MOPS/POPS annual game night Friday, February 20 at 6:30 (games start @ 7) Bring your spouse or significant other for a fun night of games. Steering Team will provide drinks. You provide appetizers and desserts pot luck style. Child care will be provided at the church for a small fee ($5 per child or at your discretion).
· Coffee and Cards at Arizona Mills Food Court, February 26 at 7pm. Come and meet your MOPS friends for an informal meeting to visit and make cards for military families to send to loved ones overseas.
****Please Note that due to an upcoming construction project at Laveen Baptist Church, we have decided to modify our MOPS calendar, our Last meeting date for 2008-2009 will now be May 7 ****
· Please encourage all MOPS moms to visit our blog at http://www.laveenmops.blogspot.com/ :)
Here are the announcements as promised:)
· Laveen BBQ Sunday, February 8. Please sign up to help at our booth (Changing station & nursing mom’s room), see the email for specific times, please reply to all with your time sign up. If you’d like to donate items(we are in need of some diapers in varied sizes and the trial size hand sanitizers), please bring them to Melissa (602) 795-0515 by Saturday evening. Thanks to those who have already donated, the mom's of Laveen will appreciate our efforts!
·Valentines Day Parents Night Out Saturday, February 14 at Laveen Baptist Church. $10 donation per child for reserved spots, $15 per child for drop-ins. 5-9pm. Benefits the American Cancer Society. To RSVP call Patty Springerly at 602-237-3043, leave a message with number of kids and ages.
· MOPS meeting Thursday, February 19. Master Michelle Lee will be giving us a FREE self-defense course!
· MOPS/POPS annual game night Friday, February 20 at 6:30 (games start @ 7) Bring your spouse or significant other for a fun night of games. Steering Team will provide drinks. You provide appetizers and desserts pot luck style. Child care will be provided at the church for a small fee ($5 per child or at your discretion).
· Coffee and Cards at Arizona Mills Food Court, February 26 at 7pm. Come and meet your MOPS friends for an informal meeting to visit and make cards for military families to send to loved ones overseas.
****Please Note that due to an upcoming construction project at Laveen Baptist Church, we have decided to modify our MOPS calendar, our Last meeting date for 2008-2009 will now be May 7 ****
· Please encourage all MOPS moms to visit our blog at http://www.laveenmops.blogspot.com/ :)
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