September MOPS Meetings:
-Location: Leavenworth Church of the Nazarene (111 Ski Hill Drive, 548-5292)
Thursday, September 13th: 9-11am
And
Thursday, September 27th: 9-11am
Can wait to see everyone!
Leavenworth, WA MOPS
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Welcome Back!
It's hard to believe it's September already! Leavenworth MOPS is starting soon and we hope you plan on joining us. Wonderful childcare is provided (and free!), a tasty brunch, conversations with other moms, crafts, and lots of laughs are planned for our first two meetings of this school year. Please invite anyone that may be interested in joining us. See you SOON!
September MOPS Meetings:
-Location: Leavenworth Church of the Nazarene (111 Ski Hill Drive, 548-5292)
Thursday, September 13th: 9-11am
And
Thursday, September 27th: 9-11am
Can wait to see everyone!
September MOPS Meetings:
-Location: Leavenworth Church of the Nazarene (111 Ski Hill Drive, 548-5292)
Thursday, September 13th: 9-11am
And
Thursday, September 27th: 9-11am
Can wait to see everyone!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Orphanage Gift Project Update
There is still lots of time to raise money for the orphans at Hands and Feet orphanage in Jacmel, Haiti. We've moved our collection date to March 28th, our Easter MOPS meeting. I (Anna) will be in charge of collecting and mailing in our gift.
Our original idea was for our children to do projects or jobs at home to raise nickels and quarters for the orphans. Of course you may participate however you wish. Here are some chore ideas:
http://housekeeping.about.com/od/chorechart1/a/ageapprchores.htmhttp://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/chores-for-children?page=4
Older kids could do a lemonade stand or bake sale if we have a nice warm Saturday before March 28th! Or whatever else you all think of. Here is one last link which may help in teaching our kids (and reminding ourselves) of God's perspective on money and giving.
http://library.generousgiving.org/page.asp?sec=9&page=172
“He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done.” Prov 19:17
Our original idea was for our children to do projects or jobs at home to raise nickels and quarters for the orphans. Of course you may participate however you wish. Here are some chore ideas:
http://housekeeping.about.com/od/chorechart1/a/ageapprchores.htmhttp://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/chores-for-children?page=4
Older kids could do a lemonade stand or bake sale if we have a nice warm Saturday before March 28th! Or whatever else you all think of. Here is one last link which may help in teaching our kids (and reminding ourselves) of God's perspective on money and giving.
http://library.generousgiving.org/page.asp?sec=9&page=172
“He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done.” Prov 19:17
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Hands and Feet Christmas Gift Project
Help Orphans Get Back to a Safe Home:
Here is a last minute idea to a special Christmas service project, and one your kids can be fully involved in. Our idea this year is to raise funds to donate to the Hands and Feet Orphanage in Haiti. This Fall the orphanage was robbed. You can learn more at their website: handsandfeetproject.org (specifically this page: http://handsandfeetproject.org/uncategorized/jacmel-update/) While the orphanage is restocked and more protection is added, the children are living at other orphanages.
We would like to help Hands and Feet purchase replacement items and also to possibly help with the cost of a wall around the complex. Two ideas are a simple donation and a "Jesus gift" fundraiser.
Allowing children to earn their own money to give as a special gift at Christmas is a great way to inspire them to work, to think of others, and to relate in some part to the sacrificial life of Christ. So, below is a (very incomplete) list of chores that preschoolers can do. I'm sure you many more ideas or more age appropriate things.
- dusting (socks on hands work great)
- emptying dishwasher
- tidying
- tearing lettuce for a salad, peeling carrots, etc
- gathering up crumbs off a table or floor
- cleaning windows (after Momma sprays them)
- feeding pets
- gathering random clothing articles around house (common in this home) and putting in the laundry basket
- tidying shoe racks or shelves
- wiping counters
- and more! (Ask moms who have been there, done that)
To make it more personal for your kids, you can visit the Hands and Feet website to view kids' profiles and see pictures of the orphanage.
Because we are a little short on time (and on MOPS meetings), any money you would like to donate, or that your kids earn and would like to donate, can be sent or brought to my house in Peshastin. There is no minimum amount. If Junior earns 3 quarters, they can be put to good use in Haiti. :-) Check back soon for who to write checks too, and a deadline.
This is very last minute, and we can possible do this again, on a larger scale, another time.
Merry Christmas!
-Anna (548-0308)
Here is a last minute idea to a special Christmas service project, and one your kids can be fully involved in. Our idea this year is to raise funds to donate to the Hands and Feet Orphanage in Haiti. This Fall the orphanage was robbed. You can learn more at their website: handsandfeetproject.org (specifically this page: http://handsandfeetproject.org/uncategorized/jacmel-update/) While the orphanage is restocked and more protection is added, the children are living at other orphanages.
We would like to help Hands and Feet purchase replacement items and also to possibly help with the cost of a wall around the complex. Two ideas are a simple donation and a "Jesus gift" fundraiser.
Allowing children to earn their own money to give as a special gift at Christmas is a great way to inspire them to work, to think of others, and to relate in some part to the sacrificial life of Christ. So, below is a (very incomplete) list of chores that preschoolers can do. I'm sure you many more ideas or more age appropriate things.
- dusting (socks on hands work great)
- emptying dishwasher
- tidying
- tearing lettuce for a salad, peeling carrots, etc
- gathering up crumbs off a table or floor
- cleaning windows (after Momma sprays them)
- feeding pets
- gathering random clothing articles around house (common in this home) and putting in the laundry basket
- tidying shoe racks or shelves
- wiping counters
- and more! (Ask moms who have been there, done that)
To make it more personal for your kids, you can visit the Hands and Feet website to view kids' profiles and see pictures of the orphanage.
Because we are a little short on time (and on MOPS meetings), any money you would like to donate, or that your kids earn and would like to donate, can be sent or brought to my house in Peshastin. There is no minimum amount. If Junior earns 3 quarters, they can be put to good use in Haiti. :-) Check back soon for who to write checks too, and a deadline.
This is very last minute, and we can possible do this again, on a larger scale, another time.
Merry Christmas!
-Anna (548-0308)
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Christmas Marketplace - please RSVP
Ladies - Our next MOPS will be upon us so very soon...
At our December MOPS (Dec. 14) we will be having our Marketplace.
Don't know what the Marketplace is????? I'll tell you :)
If you are a mom that crafts/creates/or sells something, you are invited to set up a table at our December MOPS to sell your goods.
If this is something you might be interested in, Heidi needs to know... Please RSVP to her at josh.hill@frontier.com.
At our December MOPS (Dec. 14) we will be having our Marketplace.
Don't know what the Marketplace is????? I'll tell you :)
If you are a mom that crafts/creates/or sells something, you are invited to set up a table at our December MOPS to sell your goods.
If this is something you might be interested in, Heidi needs to know... Please RSVP to her at josh.hill@frontier.com.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Recipe's from Freezer cooking night
Ham & Cheese Braid
1 loaf Rhodes bread dough
1/2 cup or 1 stick butter
1 envelope Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix (not generic)
3/4 lb. thinly sliced ham
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Assembly: Roll bread dough out into a rectangular shape so that itsapproximately 1/2" thick. Combine butter and ranch mix. Spread about 5 tablespoons of mixture on the rectangle. Layer ham and cheese down thecenter of the rectangle. Use a pizza cutter to cut strips along eachside of the dough (even numbers on each side). Starting at bottom,take each piece, cross and twist. Continue criss-crossing until yourit is all braided. Brush remaining butter ranch mixture over the top.Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Wrap loaf with plastic wrap and then foil.Label with cooking instructions and freeze.
Cooking Instructions: Unwrap from foil and plastic wrap and set on alightly greased baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap. Let thawovernight in refrigerator. A couple hours before you are ready to bakeplace on counter to let rise. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
Brown Bag Burritos
▪ 2 lb. ground beef
▪ 2 cans refried beans (I make my own)
▪ 1 1/3 c. enchilada sauce
▪ 1/2 c. water
▪ 1/3 c. minced onion (I use dried)
▪ 1 Tbsp. chili powder
▪ 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
▪ 1 tsp. salt
▪ 1 tsp. dried oregano
▪ 3 c. shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, whatever)
▪ 20 flour tortillas (burrito-size)
Brown ground beef; drain. Add remaining ingredients (except tortillas). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Heat 3-4 tortillas at a time. Spoon 1/4 c. beef mixture down the side of each tortilla. (I like to use my cookie scoop for this. Helps me keep everything uniform without any mess.)
Roll up. Wrap each burrito in a paper towel, then wrap in foil. (See my crinkly foil? Because the foil doesn’t really touch the food, it is super easy to save and reuse!)
Refrigerate or freeze. I like to pack them in the tortilla ziplock bag. I can usually fit 10 per bag. Oh, by the way, sure wish I would have looked at the corner of this bag before I bought them. See where it says “Thins?” Not such a good thing for burritos. These tortillas tore too easily. I know I should practice making my own…
When ready to eat, remove foil and microwave for about a minute. The paper towel keeps the burritos moist. If you don’t use a microwave, skip the paper towel and just wrap in foil. Then heat burritos in the oven with foil. For a sit down meal they are nice topped with lettuce, cheese, salsa, and sour cream. If you’re eating on the run, though, just grab and go!
1 loaf Rhodes bread dough
1/2 cup or 1 stick butter
1 envelope Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix (not generic)
3/4 lb. thinly sliced ham
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Assembly: Roll bread dough out into a rectangular shape so that itsapproximately 1/2" thick. Combine butter and ranch mix. Spread about 5 tablespoons of mixture on the rectangle. Layer ham and cheese down thecenter of the rectangle. Use a pizza cutter to cut strips along eachside of the dough (even numbers on each side). Starting at bottom,take each piece, cross and twist. Continue criss-crossing until yourit is all braided. Brush remaining butter ranch mixture over the top.Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Wrap loaf with plastic wrap and then foil.Label with cooking instructions and freeze.
Cooking Instructions: Unwrap from foil and plastic wrap and set on alightly greased baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap. Let thawovernight in refrigerator. A couple hours before you are ready to bakeplace on counter to let rise. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
Brown Bag Burritos
▪ 2 lb. ground beef
▪ 2 cans refried beans (I make my own)
▪ 1 1/3 c. enchilada sauce
▪ 1/2 c. water
▪ 1/3 c. minced onion (I use dried)
▪ 1 Tbsp. chili powder
▪ 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
▪ 1 tsp. salt
▪ 1 tsp. dried oregano
▪ 3 c. shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, whatever)
▪ 20 flour tortillas (burrito-size)
Brown ground beef; drain. Add remaining ingredients (except tortillas). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Heat 3-4 tortillas at a time. Spoon 1/4 c. beef mixture down the side of each tortilla. (I like to use my cookie scoop for this. Helps me keep everything uniform without any mess.)
Roll up. Wrap each burrito in a paper towel, then wrap in foil. (See my crinkly foil? Because the foil doesn’t really touch the food, it is super easy to save and reuse!)
Refrigerate or freeze. I like to pack them in the tortilla ziplock bag. I can usually fit 10 per bag. Oh, by the way, sure wish I would have looked at the corner of this bag before I bought them. See where it says “Thins?” Not such a good thing for burritos. These tortillas tore too easily. I know I should practice making my own…
When ready to eat, remove foil and microwave for about a minute. The paper towel keeps the burritos moist. If you don’t use a microwave, skip the paper towel and just wrap in foil. Then heat burritos in the oven with foil. For a sit down meal they are nice topped with lettuce, cheese, salsa, and sour cream. If you’re eating on the run, though, just grab and go!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
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