Great Northern Trading Company

I don't know about you, but I sure enjoyed listening to Leenia Hopkins at the last MOPS meeting. What great information! She did share about Azure Standard Food company, and I wanted to share with you the link. Like she said, you will want to order from The Great Northern Trading Company in Wenatchee to get local delivery and a better rate. (My dad actually started Great Northern, and sold it to the Bertrem's several years ago.)

I hope you all walked away with some great tips and information... and a yummy meal as well! A BIG THANK YOU to Lennia!!! What a blessing!

Wrestling is starting for boys age 4-12

Youth wrestling begins

Cascade Youth Wrestling for ages 4 through 12 begins with a first practice on Tuesday, Jan. 26 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Cascade High School wrestling room. Wrestlers may sign up at the first practice or call 548-7855. (e2,3)

Empty Bowls

The Empty Bowls Festival is coming again. Wanted to let you all know that family painting day is coming up on Saturday January 23rd from 9am - 5:30 pm. This will be held at the Peshastin Head Start building.

This event is so fun. If you have never done it before, check out this link for more information. We did it last year for the 1st time & loved it!

Empty Bowls

Body After Baby

Wow! What an awesome MOPS this morning. Those of you that missed: We were fortunate to be able to hear from Erika Enloe - fitness guru & personal trainer.

She told us of some excellent exercises to try at home.

Erika mentioned she teaches classes at Balance Point. I wanted to let you guys know the schedule there...

Balance Point Schedule

She also mentioned her business "Active Girl". Looks like such a great and fun thing to try! Here is the link to the website...

Active Girl Website

Homeschooling Class

Equipped for Homeschooling

Interested in homeschooling, but not sure where to start? Already homeschooling, but need more information? This three-evening course will give you some ins and outs of home-based education. Learn the philosophies behind it, resources, and the tools needed to confidently teach and support your students. Completion of this course meets the requirements of Washington State.

Instructor: Jennifer Callahan

Tuesdays 7-9 pm

Feb. 9-23

CED187 $49

Italian Cheese Dip

*a few of you asked me for Sarah's great recipe for cheese dip that I brought to MOPS this morning...

1 package cream cheese, room temperature

2 cups Italian cheese blend (or really any kind of cheese would work)

1/3 cup mayo

1 clove garlic, minced

Mix all ingredients together and pat into a 9" pie plate or similar casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove and top with any (or all) of the following:

~sun dried tomatoes

~marinated artichoke hearts

~sliced olives

~roasted red peppers

Bake for an additional 10 minutes. Serve with crackers or bagels.

Prayer Request

MOPS moms - please keep Amy Cummings in your prayers. This Wednesday (the 11th) she is having shoulder surgery. This is an intense surgery & it has a long recovery time too. Please pray for her and her family not only Wed. but these coming weeks as she recovers.