Get ready and save your spot for our first ever MOPS SWAP! What is a MOPS SWAP you ask? Well, it's basically a chance to trade some of your stuff for someone else's stuff. Here's how it will work.
1. Bring your items to Laveen Baptist Church on Wednesday, March 17th between 8:30-9:00pm. You'll set up your items and be given 1 ticket for each item. EVERYTHING is worth 1 ticket whether it's a child's t-shirt, a swing, a woman's coat, or a television. You'll use your tickets to "purchase" other people's items the next day.
2. The swap will run from 9:30-11:00 on Thursday, the 18th. So bring your tickets and exchange them for other people's cool stuff. We will not have childcare, but the playground will be open.
3. If you wish to take any of your non-swapped items home come collect them at 11am otherwise we will bag them up and donate them to a local charity.
So if you've got things to swap (and really who doesn't?), sign up by e-mailing us at laveenmops@yahoo.com or contacting Nicole Lane (see your directory). We need to have at least 10 moms signed up by March 5th to go forward with the SWAP so don't delay!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Coffee Talk
Our February 18th MOPS meeting got off to a delicious start thanks to the awesome breakfast provided by the Sapphire table! Women were literally seen fighting over the last few sticky buns....(That Gold table needs some help). The wonderful MOPS mommies enjoyed wracking their brains for fun Barbie facts, discussion time, and learning very important things: like what you would do with a million dollars and only one day to spend it! Mentor Mom Casey Peterson shared some insight and tips on how to deal with tantrums and toddler-aggression. Nicole led us in a very fun Mommy-Jeopardy game, with such categories as "Movies and Popcorn", "Bible Babes", and "Oh Mama!"....cheating was kept to a minimum. After an early lead, Team 3 brought home the victory!
Our verse for this meeting was Proverbs 27:9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from his earnest counsel.
Upcoming Events/Announcements:
Next Thursday, February 25th is another MOPS Parkdate at Trailside Park at 9:30.
Start going through your stuff and get ready for the MOPS Swap on Thursday, March 18th. Contact Nicole Lane for more information nrlane5@yahoo.com
If you are interested in serving on the leadership team next year as a discussion group leader or part of the steering team, please let someone in current leadership know or contact Jill Fenner at jillinaz@cox.net
Our next meeting is Thursday, March 4th hosted by the Emerald table. Join us for a little relaxation and de-stressing as we have a mini spa day. Hope to see you there.
Our verse for this meeting was Proverbs 27:9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from his earnest counsel.
Upcoming Events/Announcements:
Next Thursday, February 25th is another MOPS Parkdate at Trailside Park at 9:30.
Start going through your stuff and get ready for the MOPS Swap on Thursday, March 18th. Contact Nicole Lane for more information nrlane5@yahoo.com
If you are interested in serving on the leadership team next year as a discussion group leader or part of the steering team, please let someone in current leadership know or contact Jill Fenner at jillinaz@cox.net
Our next meeting is Thursday, March 4th hosted by the Emerald table. Join us for a little relaxation and de-stressing as we have a mini spa day. Hope to see you there.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
MOPS Updates and Events
Upcoming Events…Our regrets as MOPS & POPS Game Night has been Canceled.
Thursday Park Meeting
MOPS is meeting at Trailside Park this coming Thursday, January 28th from 9:30-11:30. Same time as our MOPS meetings. We don’t have any host food tables at our Park dates, so be sure to bring your own drinks and snacks.
Book Club
There is still some deliberation on the next book for book club. Keep your eyes and ears open for the next title and meeting times. All are welcome. Feel free to ask a mom with experience with this group about it, but be prepared to get an earful. We have only heard great things about this group!
Next Meeting
Our next meeting is on Marriage! What a wonderful topic. The Amethyst table is in charge of hosting our next meeting on February 4th. If you have any questions please contact table leader Heather Stephenson. Looking forward to seeing you on February 4th!
Volunteer Opportunities
FACT: About 8,000 homeless men, women and children are on Maricopa County streets and in our shelters every day. Valley of the Sun United Way is taking action with solutions that address the root causes of homelessness. Project Homeless Connect offers instant access to the resources people in our community need to start the journey back to health, financial stability and housing. This includes access to goods - like food and clothing - and services such as counseling and job placement. Be part of the solution to end homelessness.
Volunteer for Project Homeless Connect.
Positions include:Guest Guide: assist individuals as a chaperone in making contact with service providers.Clean Up: specific shift at end of event.Area Monitor: direct flow of foot traffic, monitor showers.
Project Homeless Connect
When: Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Where: Human Services Campus1201 W Madison Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007(South of Jefferson Street and West of Seventh Avenue)
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - shifts availableREGISTER TODAY AT www.vsuw.org/volunteer Nicole Lane is registered. Please contact her for more information.
Supplemental Income Opportunity
Two families both with two children have presented a request to find childcare and are willing to have their children at the sitters home for a few days out of the week. If any moms are interested, please contact Nicole Lane for more information.
Thursday Park Meeting
MOPS is meeting at Trailside Park this coming Thursday, January 28th from 9:30-11:30. Same time as our MOPS meetings. We don’t have any host food tables at our Park dates, so be sure to bring your own drinks and snacks.
Book Club
There is still some deliberation on the next book for book club. Keep your eyes and ears open for the next title and meeting times. All are welcome. Feel free to ask a mom with experience with this group about it, but be prepared to get an earful. We have only heard great things about this group!
Next Meeting
Our next meeting is on Marriage! What a wonderful topic. The Amethyst table is in charge of hosting our next meeting on February 4th. If you have any questions please contact table leader Heather Stephenson. Looking forward to seeing you on February 4th!
Volunteer Opportunities
FACT: About 8,000 homeless men, women and children are on Maricopa County streets and in our shelters every day. Valley of the Sun United Way is taking action with solutions that address the root causes of homelessness. Project Homeless Connect offers instant access to the resources people in our community need to start the journey back to health, financial stability and housing. This includes access to goods - like food and clothing - and services such as counseling and job placement. Be part of the solution to end homelessness.
Volunteer for Project Homeless Connect.
Positions include:Guest Guide: assist individuals as a chaperone in making contact with service providers.Clean Up: specific shift at end of event.Area Monitor: direct flow of foot traffic, monitor showers.
Project Homeless Connect
When: Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Where: Human Services Campus1201 W Madison Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007(South of Jefferson Street and West of Seventh Avenue)
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - shifts availableREGISTER TODAY AT www.vsuw.org/volunteer Nicole Lane is registered. Please contact her for more information.
Supplemental Income Opportunity
Two families both with two children have presented a request to find childcare and are willing to have their children at the sitters home for a few days out of the week. If any moms are interested, please contact Nicole Lane for more information.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Finance for Mommies January 21st
Our speaker this week was Scott Nance, a financial advisor discussing our future with finances. He did an excellent job motivating us to check into Wills, Trusts, Long Term Education and Retirement planning. He offered a great first look to spark an interest and held the attention of those who may already have delved into these topics. This guy should go on a tour! It was also interesting to see that we had a variety of knowledge levels on the topic between our Moms. As we know with mentor moms, a mom with experience is a “wealth” of knowledge.
No one went home hungry this week. The only thing the TOPAZ table could’ve done better was to grease the doors so we could get out with more ease. What a wonderful job you did this week TOPAZ Table!
Upcoming Events…
MOPS & POPS Game Night is Friday, January 29th from 7-9pm at Laveen Baptist Church (Our regular MOPS location) Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Drinks will be provided. Bonus childcare is provided by MOPPET workers with a much appreciated $5 donation.
Please RSVP to Liz Danzeisen
Book Club
There is still some deliberation on the next book for book club. Keep your eyes and ears open for the next title and meeting times. All are welcome. Feel free to ask a mom with experience with this group about it, but be prepared to get an earful. We have only heard great things about this group!
Next Meeting
Our next meeting is on Marriage! What a wonderful topic.
The Amethyst table is in charge of hosting our next meeting on February 4th. If you have any questions please contact table leader Heather Stephenson.
Looking forward to seeing you on February 4th!
Our speaker this week was Scott Nance, a financial advisor discussing our future with finances. He did an excellent job motivating us to check into Wills, Trusts, Long Term Education and Retirement planning. He offered a great first look to spark an interest and held the attention of those who may already have delved into these topics. This guy should go on a tour! It was also interesting to see that we had a variety of knowledge levels on the topic between our Moms. As we know with mentor moms, a mom with experience is a “wealth” of knowledge.
No one went home hungry this week. The only thing the TOPAZ table could’ve done better was to grease the doors so we could get out with more ease. What a wonderful job you did this week TOPAZ Table!
Upcoming Events…
MOPS & POPS Game Night is Friday, January 29th from 7-9pm at Laveen Baptist Church (Our regular MOPS location) Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Drinks will be provided. Bonus childcare is provided by MOPPET workers with a much appreciated $5 donation.
Please RSVP to Liz Danzeisen
Book Club
There is still some deliberation on the next book for book club. Keep your eyes and ears open for the next title and meeting times. All are welcome. Feel free to ask a mom with experience with this group about it, but be prepared to get an earful. We have only heard great things about this group!
Next Meeting
Our next meeting is on Marriage! What a wonderful topic.
The Amethyst table is in charge of hosting our next meeting on February 4th. If you have any questions please contact table leader Heather Stephenson.
Looking forward to seeing you on February 4th!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
LifeTime Fitness Deal Found by MOPS Mom
Mary Dominguez found that Lifetime Fitness has a great deal that they're running through the end of the week - $39.99/mo with no sign up and no contract.
It was such a great deal that she thought of you moms to share it with! Thank you Mary!
It was such a great deal that she thought of you moms to share it with! Thank you Mary!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Homemade Gifts – December 3rd
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!
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, 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!
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