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.

Trunk O Treat

Don't miss out on the great night of fun at the Nazarene Church this Saturday Oct. 31. They will be having a Trunk-o-Treat from 6:00 - 7:30. This is a great opportunity to invite friends !

Baby Shower for Liam Hill

Edie Hills will be hosting a baby shower for Heidi Hill and new son, Liam on November 9th, 6:30pm at her house. If you have any questions please call Edie, 548-3674. We can carpool from Leavenworth (she lives 1.5 miles up hwy 97 - towards Blewett Pass)

Our MOPS directory

Thank you Christie for finishing our MOPS directory. If you have any corrections, or additions to make to your entry, please let Christie know ...

The directory is password protected. I have sent you all the password in the reminder email for our Oct. 28th MOPS meeting.

To access the directory, just click on the red heading "Our MOPS directory"

Welcome Liam Hill

Welcome to Heidi & Josh Hill's new addition: Liam Oswald.

He was born 10-09, 7:55 pm. 7 lbs, 13oz. 20 1/2 inches.

Coupon Exchange Box

I will be bringing a box to MOPS this Wednesday (Sept 23rd). In it will be coupons. Please bring some, take some or just browse through them. Coupons are a terrific way to save on your grocery bill.

If you have any coupons laying around that you can't use before they expire, or if you have time to clip some before Wed., please bring some to trade! :)

Help Wanted

Steering Team Position Wanted:

If any of you have it on your heart to join the Steering Team, we still have a position open. We are still looking for someone to be our Service Coordinator. If you are interested, or would like more information - please contact Becca.

*Also, we are still needing help with the MOPPET'S (the kids). If you know of anyone willing to volunteer to help out once or twice a month, please let us know :)

Mark your calendars:

Upcoming MOPS Meetings:

9/23 - Day to Day Challenges with Small Children

10/14 - Fire Safety & Emergency Preparedness

10/28 - Global Mom

*** On this day we will be having a kids clothing and toy exchange. Now is a great time to clean out those closets & toy boxes. (Any items not taken, will be donated to charity).

11/11 - Contentment

*** On this day we will be having a WOMEN'S clothing exchange. Bring those fall/winter clothes you haven't worn in years & let's trade! (items not taken will be donated to charity).

12/9 - God at work in our world

*** This is the day, if you are a crafter, an artist, a baker, a sales rep. for any business... This is your chance to bring your goods. We will be having a "Marketplace" where we can purchase things from each other. (just in time for Christmas shopping!)

Savings

Just stumbled upon this site. If any of you are online shoppers, there is some really good savings posted on here. Enjoy!

www.cheaptweet.com

Feta pine nut spread

Why it's titled a 'feta pine nut' spread is beyond me... I thought that the sun-dried tomatoes were a more dominant flavor than the pine nuts, but oh well.  It is what it is.

FETA PINE NUT SPREAD:

Combine the following in a food processor: 1/3 cup drained sundried tomatoes, 3 Tbsp toasted pine nuts, 1 garlic clove, 2 Tbsp chopped basil (or 2 tsp dried), 1 tsp lemon juice.  Blend until mixed and chopped.  Add 8 oz cream cheese and 7 oz feta cheese.  Blend until combined but still chunky. 

This is great on crackers, but I thought it might also be good on bagels...

The world we live in...

So this week was our annual Steering Team Retreat to plan out MOPS meetings for this next year. I have to tell you, we are excited! This year's theme is "Together on Planet Mom". This theme is so fitting, especially for the way that life has become. We are all affected in some way by this crazy economy, life is busy, and we are ALL worn thin.

This is the time, more than ever that we need to be together! We have planned our MOPS meeting agenda's around how to plan for our families, how we can re-use what we have, or what other's have, and how we can save money for our families!

So, along these lines, if any of you need help with dues, please let one of us on the Steering Team know, we will do our best to provide scholarships, lend an ear & be there for support.

We are so looking forward to this upcoming year. It should be a great one!

FYI - Our first MOPS meeting will be Wednesday September 9th, at 9:30. Hope to see you there!

It's time to Register for MOPS

It is that time once again to register for MOPS. Mops registration forms are available by clicking on the link provided (just click on the Red heading), or you can register at the MOPS park outing this coming Friday (the 7th).

Mom Membership

• $23.95 per registered member
• One FREE mom membership for every 20 members (mom or Mentor) registered*
• Each registered member receives a FREE copy of the 2009-10 theme book, Life on Planet Mom: A Down-to-Earth Guide to Your Changing Relationships
• MomSense magazine
• Mom-E-Mail
  
  
  
  

MOPS outing in the park

Hello Ladies - anyone want to play in the park? Come on down to Enchantment park August 7th from 9:30 - 11:00 am. Lets have some fun!

Bring some shade if you have it (beach umbrella...), a snack for your kids, lots of water & sunscreen!

Hope to see you there!