Birthday Calendar pdf's

Ladies,

Here are the pdf's of the calendar pages for today's clipboard craft. If you would like other ideas for your clipboard below are also some links.

Calendar Pages:

January/February

March/April

May/June

July/August

September/October

November/December

Links:

http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2010/08/travel-clipboard-chalkboard-tutorial.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/altered_clipboard/

http://scrappinbeckyb.blogspot.com/2010/10/altered-clipboard-message-center.html

http://www.thehybridchick.com/2009/07/its-school-time-altered-clipboards/

http://simplifychristmas.blogspot.com/2008/07/altered-clipboards.html

Please let us know how you use your clipboard or if you have a link to share.

Glowing Jack O'Lanterns

I have started collecting my glass jars after they are emptied and had piled up quite the collection, but I didn't really know what I wanted to use them or some of them for until I saw this tutorial.  It is a quick, easy, and inexpensive craft to add a little festive spirit to your home this halloween.I made these jack o'lantern jars with my 22 month old and my husband so this was a great family craft.. The only thing that I did differently is that I used green, black, and orange tissue paper. You can find the tutorial here and some other creative modifications of the same idea here.

Apple Bread

Operation Christmas Child

Here is the information about this year's Operation Christmas Child Service Project that was shared at the 10/12/10 mtg.

Table Responsibilities: You are only responsible for one category. If you would like to buy additional items that is okay too.

Passion Fruit & Crimson- Toys + 2 boxes

i.e. Small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky, etc.

Sapphire & Clementine- school supplies + 2 boxes

i.e. Pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.

Cocoa & Jade- hygiene items + 2 boxes

i.e. Toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.

Sugar Plum & Champagne- other + 2 boxes

i.e. Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, t-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewlery, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)

Do NOT Include: used or damaged items, war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures, chocolate or food, liquids or lotions, medications or vitamins, breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers, aerosol cans

 

Additional information:

-All items can be purchased at the dollar store or other retail location.

-Bring items to MOPS on November 9, 2010, we will pack boxes during the mtg.

-If you would like to pack an additional box with your family or table, please do.

-We will categorize items into boy/girl and age groups (2-4, 5-9, 10-14) before packing boxes.

-The $7 shipping cost per box has been donated.

-Please write a card or little note from your table to include in 2 shoe boxes.

 

You can find more information at www.samaritanspurse.org/occ or email Michelle at michelleklepper@gmail.com subject Operation Christmas Child.

 

Love Actually

When was the last time that you wrote your husband a love note or hid one for him to find?

Do you struggle to come up with creative yet inexpensive date night ideas? Or maybe you can't remember the last time you went on a date with your husband for whatever reason.



Love Actually to the rescue! I browsed through this blog and found that it has some great ideas. Simple, inexpensive, and fun! Ideas for date night at home and ways to add a little something back into your marriage.

October All MOPS Event

The October All MOPS Event will be October 30, 2010 at 10am. The event will be held at Cottonwood Farms. Admission is free. There are $3 wagon rides, if interested. Cottonwood Farms, http://cottonwoodfarms.com.

 

Picture Fun!

Yesterday at MOPS, I told you about a site that I use to edit my pictures called Picnik. Below is an example of a picture that I have edited to put on MaKenna's blog. On this picture I edited the exposure, the temperature, and applied the orton-ish effect along with some text.

Picnik is a free photo editing site. You can purchase additional editing features and creative elements for a small yearly fee. To try picnik you do not need a username and password but if you do choose to register, picnik will keep a few of your most recent edited pictures for you to access at a later time. I heard about picnik from reading i am momma hear me roar and homemade by jill. Both of these blogs have wonderful videos and tutorials on how to use picnik not only for your pictures but also for gifts and craft ideas. I have provided some links below to get you started just like I did.

http://iammommahearmeroar.blogspot.com/2010/06/photography-tips-part-1.html

http://iammommahearmeroar.blogspot.com/2010/06/photography-tips-part-2.html

http://iammommahearmeroar.blogspot.com/2010/06/photography-tips-part-3.html

http://iammommahearmeroar.blogspot.com/2010/07/photography-tips-part-4.html

http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/2010/06/bridal-shower-gift.html

http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/2010/07/how-to-make-printables-without-photos.html

Apple Nachos

This recipe was recommended at Pickle's Pickles by Megan K. It looks like a very simple snack that our kiddos (and us too) will love.

FCC MOPS Bible Study

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Forgiveness: Breaking the Power of the Past

Just 1 hour

Just 6 weeks

Just come as you are - no homework

10-11 am

Wednesdays @ FCC

October 13th - November 17th

$15 covers book and childcare

Free yourself from your painful fast.

Propel yourself into being all God intends you to be.

Break the hold past hurts have over you.

If you have any questions, contact Laura Shaffer @ davidtshaffer@juno.com

Tater Tots Breakfast Casserole