TREATS AND TOURS

This Thursday night is "TREATS & TOURS" night.  We will be going over what to expect at MOPS, registration for MOPS and MOPETTS, childcare policies, tours of the childcare rooms.  Also the Treats and Tours night is a kid free event so please leave the kiddos at home (with a responsible adult of course!) and treat yourself to a night out with the girls!

JUST A REMINDER ABOUT REGISTRATION...SPACES FOR CHILDCARE DURING THE MOPS MEETINGS ARE LIMITED, so it is very important if you will be using the MOPPETS childcare to register early so we can hold a space for your kids.  If you are not able to come to the "Treats & Tours" night you can pick up/drop off registrations at the church office.  If you have any questions please contact Kaytee.

SUMMER SCHEDULE

Since we have had lots of people asking about it here is a recap of what is on the summer schedule...

SAT., JUNE 29TH, 10:30 am - Swim Day and BBQ at Blue Slide Camp
A free BBQ lunch is provided, bring yourselves, towels, sunscreen and bathing suits for the river! No fee to enter. We will be leaving @ 10:30am (sharp!) from 2 locations to car pool up to camp. You can meet at: the church parking lot or 3 corners market in Freshwater. There is a locked gate at the camp so please let us know if you'll be late and we can get you the combo!
There is little/no cell service at camp so call ahead of time!

Please RSVP on the MOPS and Beyond facebook page or with eurekamops@gmail.com so we can get a head count for food!

THURSDAY, JULY 11TH, 11am - Fort Humboldt - Bring a kite!
This is another free event. Drive up the hill to Fort Humboldt. There are picnic tables that we can sit and eat at, and always just enough breeze to fly a kite!

THURSDAY, JULY 25TH, 10:30am - Swimming at Freshwater Park.
There is a $5 fee per vehicle to enter the park. We can carpool if we meet at the church ahead of time!

THURSDAY, AUG 1ST, 10:30 am - Ice Cream Social at Rohner Park
Free event! Bring yourselves and a picnic, and we will provide the ice cream! Maybe some sunscreen since Fortuna is so warm ;-)

THURSDAY, AUG 8TH, 10:30 am - Moonstone Beach.
Great beach to skim board at! Bring towels and sunscreen and maybe even life-vests for those who aren't strong swimmers! Great beach for families :-)

THURSDAY, AUG 15TH, 10:30 am - Berry Picking at Wolfsen Farms, bring $ to pay for your blueberries or just come and hang with us and eat some! Blueberries are about $4/pound. The blueberries are organic!

Questions contact SARAH WELTSCH 834-0937

MOPS Family Day BBQ at Blue Slide Camp

Ladies, MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Saturday June 29, 2013!! For our Annual MOPS Family Day BBQ at Blue Slide Camp! Bring the whole family for some fun in the sun! The camp is about 22 miles east of Eureka near Maple Creek.

Need a new beach towel, sand toys or sunscreen?! We will be doing "summer essentials" giveaways, relaxing in the sun and getting to know each other better!! Also, BBQ hamburgers, hotdogs, beans, potato salad and chips lunch is provided! Just bring yourselves, sunscreen, swim suits (for the river) towels and any other comforts you need! We can stay as long as we want! ;)

We will be leaving @ 10:30am (promptly) from 2 locations to car pool up to camp. You can meet at: the church parking lot or 3 corners market in Freshwater. There is a locked gate at the camp so please let us know if you'll be late and we can get you the combo!

Please RSVP on the MOPS and Beyond facebook page or with eurekamops@gmail.com so we can get a head count for food!

Let us know if you need any more information! Looking forward to seeing you!!

Sarah Poff & Kaytee Henson

Zoo Day at Sequoia Park

Our first Summer Fun Day was at the Sequoia Park Zoo.  Thanks to Havaliah Deaton for the cute photos and thanks to Sarah Weltsch for organizing the summer events!

MY FAVORITE THINGS!

Today was the final MOPS meeting before summer vacation (see yesterday's post for a list of summer activites).  If you are a MOPS alumni you know that this meeting is usually set aside for the MOPS MOM's FAVORITE THINGS GIVEAWAY!  I tried to gather a list of all the things presented, if I missed something please let me know.  So here we go...

SARA POFF -
The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness
by Dave Ramsey
Stopping Stress Before It Stops You: A Game Plan for Every Mom  
by Dr. Kevin Leman (only 99 cents at christianbook.com,
also available on amazon.com)

Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe     by Sarah Mae & Sally Clarkson (also available on amazon.com)

KAYTEE HENSON -

Kirkland Household Wipes - great wipes & they come out of the package easily unlike some other wipes

Mary Kay Make Up Samples - Lash Love Mascara, Creme Lipstick, Satin Hands Peach Hand Cream, Time Wise Microdermabrasion and Time Wise Repair
*Kaytee sells Mary Kay Cosmetic

EMILY KRIZMAN -
Pure Wraps - a Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, and Soy-Free tortilla alternative sold by Imrov'eat.  They are made from coconuts and cost about $5 per pack of 4 and come in curry and original flavor.
Scentsy Bars - Favorite scent is Happy Birthday, it smells like frosted cupcakes! 
*Taunya Brunton, who attended MOPS last year sells Scentsy products

JILL MAPLES -
I Will Love You Forever by Robert Munsch and Sheila McGraw
Banana Boat for Kids - this sunscreen is thick and goes on well, it doesn't burn eye or skin and you can find it in small tubes in the travel section (toss one in your car so you never forget the sunscreen!)

DANIELLE SHULTZ -
Sing and Sign - Baby Signing Times videos with Rachel Coleman
*Danielle also sells Mary Kay Cosmetics

AMANDA BUNTIN -
Amanda brought a selection of awesome hair care products.  Amanda works at the Hair Port in Henderson Center.  Contact Amanda for great advice on haircare and maintence.

KATIE MAPLES -
Lipton Blackberry Vanilla Tea - you can purchase this locally at Safeway.  She drinks it with just a little milk and vanilla creamer.

EVA BACKUS -
Moms Run This Town - Moms RUN This Town is a FREE running club for women to support and motivate you in your running journey! It doesn't matter if you are a walker or runner... a mom to humans or a mom to pets (or not a mom at all!)... We just want to surround you with like-minded women who have a passion for staying healthy!

STEPHANIE HISCOX -
The Honest Company (founded by Jessica Alba and Christopher Gavigan) - Stephanie signed up to recieve a free diaper sampler which includes a sampler of diapers and wipes.  The Honest Company diapers are made from sustainably harvested pulp, with natural odor-inhibitors, and plant-based materials – NO risky fragrances, lotions, or latex.  They are ultra absorbent, have a cloth-like feel, contour elastics, and stretchy re-fastenable grip tabs and come in a selection of stylized patterns for girls and boys.

READA MCCONNAUGHY -
Sunsweet Ones Amazing Prunes are individually wrapped and are great for when you are traveling.

MARIAH BATTERMANN -
Partylite tealights - Mariah loves the scent and finds it is relaxing to burn.  They can be purchased online or from a consultant.

CARRIE NASCA -
Wool Dryer Balls - Dryer balls are made from 100% wool.  They absorb water, bounce around, and steam and fluff your clothes.  They are a natural alternative to chemical laiden dryer sheets (that can also clog your dryer vent and cause a fire).  Dryer balls can also be inject with essential oils to make your clothes smell nice without the harmful chemicals.  Visit Carrie on her facebook page to learn more. (see photo below)

LEAH FOUCAULT -
Advent Calendar from Fisher Price - Count down the days of Advent with your little one with this fun Imaginext Advent Calendar. For each day in December, your little one can open a door in the calendar revealing a new rescue play piece. Included in the calendar are 3 figures, a motorcycle, 2 helmets, tools and a variety of other play pieces.  Calendar can be found locally at Target.

KERRI STEVES -
Salley Hansen Salon Effects Nail Polish Strips  - Sticky backed nail polish that you can apply to your nails. They last about 2 weeks and can be found at Wal-Mart or Target for about $8-$9 for a set.

HEATHER PEACOCK -
Oh the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss - This book makes a great keepsake.  Have each of your child's teachers sign it and give it to them when they graduate along with a note from each teacher who has helped them on thier academic trip. 

ANNE CARPENTER -
The Krazy Coupon Lady - What is better than getting something free?  When they PAY you to shop in their store.  Printable coupons for $1.00 off any Eco Tools product pop up on coupons.com about every 3 months (or like them on facebook to get a coupon).  Print out your coupon and take it to Wal-Mart to get a Mini Eco tools scrubby (make sure you get the smaller $.87 one) and when you use your $1.00 off coupon they will apply the change to your other purchases or give you cash back!
Krave Jerky -  Soft and delicious (not like the dryed out stuff in stores that is like chewing leather).  Comes in many delicious flavors like (Turkey) Lemon Garlic and Basil Citrus, (Beef) Sweet Honey Chipotle, Chili Lime, Garlic Chili Pepper and Pineapple Orange, (Pork) Smoky Grilled Teriyaki and Black Cherry Barbecue.  And the best part is it is about 90 per one ounce serving.

DAWN ORISIO -
Dawn loves a coupon freebee
Cover Girl Eye Shadow - comes in pretty colors
Nivea Lipcare - keeps the lips moist
Carmex Lipcare - great for your lips

LINDSEY GRIFFIN -
Jitterbean Gift Card - Lindsey says "I love Jitterbean, especially after a rough night with the kids!"
EOS Lip Balm - Lindsey's son is always trying to sneak it from her purse.

JAMMIE W. -
Dry Shampoo - This is great for people who wash their hair every other day but need that "pick me up" for their hair. This can be found at Target.
Dark Chocolate Goji with Raspberry - Made by Brookside Foods these are light, delicious sweet chocolate with antioxidants! These can be found at Target and CVS.

LACEY COMER -
Burt's Bees Lip Balm - formulated to moisturize, hydrate and nourish lips
Jif Natural Peanut Butter To-Go - Great snack to keep in your car, just remember to pack some spoons!
Original Flavor Goldfish - Who knew that the "plain" goldfish could taste so good.  With a subtle buttery flavor that goes well with soups and salads or can be eaten just as a snack!

ELIZABETH HARVEY
Glad Press'n'Seal - Unlike traditional cling film and plastic wrap, Press‘n Seal® wrap actually seals to a variety of surfaces like paper, plastic and wood. You can also create custom-shaped bags to store and freeze food in individual portions. And it can be used in the microwave with no problem.
Baby Nail Clippers -

CHRISTEN CHAUVIN -
Disposable Bibs - You can get these bibs at the Dollar Tree.
Munchkin Deluxe Snack Catcher - Make snack time mess free with the Munchkin Snack Catchers. The colorful containers hold 9 ounces of food and feature soft flaps that allow little hands to reach in for a treat, but prevent snacks from spilling when overturned. They have "finger-cleaning" bumps to help keep hands clean and a rubberized bottom to prevent scratches to surfaces. You can get this at Target.

LARISSA CALDWELL -
Homemade Fruit and Veggie Wash - after seeing someone sneeze directly onto the apples at the store Larissa decided to research a better way to wash her fruits and veggies.  Here is what she came up with.  Mix 1 cup vinegar, 1 cup water, a pinch of baking soda and 20 drops of grapefruit seed extract in a spray bottle.  Spray wash on veggie and fruits, scrub with a brush and leave for 15 minutes, then rinse under running water.

LISA GRIFFIS -
Lisa loves homemade beauty supplies like handmade lotions, cuticle cream and lip balm.  Lisa shared samples and a few recipes.
Lip Balm - Melt 2 TBSP coconut oil, 2 TBSP shea butter and 3 tsp beeswax in a betal saucepan.  Remove from heat and ad essential oil, if desired.  Pour into lip balm tubes or other container.  Recipe will fill 8 lip balm tubes.
Cuticle Cream - Melt 1 tsp cocoa butter and 2 TBSP coconut oil in a metal sauce pan.  Remove from heat and add essential oil or 1 tsp shea butter if desired.  Pour into container.

MANDY ASK -
C.O. bigelow Mentha Lip Tint - Keeps lips from getting chapped

CHRISTINA GHIDINELLI -
Blueberry Tidbits (or Raspberry, or Strawberry) - use them like you would chocolate chips.  Get an 11 ounce bag from preparedpantry.com for about 3.79 plus shipping.

STACY -
Summer Porridge (aka refrigerator oatmeal) -
This easy, no-cook "summer porridge" has make-ahead convenience and is packed with nutrition to get your day off to a healthy start. Make it in individual mason jars for a perfect serving size and an easy grab-and-go breakfast straight from the fridge (it's eaten cold). Take it along to work or anywhere. Great to serve on a breakfast or brunch buffet. High in protein, calcium & fiber; low in fat & sugar.  Click on the link above for the recipe.

LESLIE HART -

Buddy and Boo Boutique - Leslie loves to sew and brought two cute dresses and apron bibs to share (see photo below).  If you need a special handmade gift for someone special or would like to learn to sew contact Leslie via facebook.

KASSIDY BANDUCCI -

Little Boots (formally Party Farm) - handcrafted designs for life's most memorable events.  Kassidy donated two handmade pillows to today's favorite things giveaway. (see photo below)

HEIDI MCLAUGHLIN -

Blackhead Remover - get clean clear skin now!

BRANDY TAYLOR -
Saba ACE Healthy weight Loss System - Brandy sells ACE (Appetite, Control, Engergy) contact her for more information.

- - - WOOL DRYER BALLS - - -

FROM TRIPLE C'S NATURAL SHOPPE

- - -  DRESSES AND BIBS - - -

FROM BUDDY AND BOO BOUTIQUE

- - -  HANDCRAFTED PILLOWS- - -

FROM LITTLE BOOTS BY KASSIDY

SUMMER SCHEDULE

* PACK A LUNCH & SUNSCREEN*

All out of town trips - meet at the church at 10:30 to caravan

 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22ND, 11am - Dollar days at the Zoo

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 13TH, 9am - Flips for Kids gym day

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 20TH, 11am - Redwood Acres Fair, meet at the front gate

 

SAT., JUNE 29TH, 10:30 am - Swim Day and BBQ at Blue Slide Camp

 

THURSDAY, JULY 11TH, 11am - Fort Humboldt - Bring a kite!

 

THURSDAY, JULY 25TH, 10:30am - Swimming at Freshwater Park

 

THURSDAY, AUG 1ST, 10:30 am - Ice Cream Social at Rohner Park

 

THURSDAY, AUG 8TH, 10:30 am - Moonstone Beach

 

THURSDAY, AUG 15TH, 10:30 am - Berry Picking at Wolfsen Farms, bring $ to pay for your blueberries

 

Questions contact SARAH WELTSCH 834-0937

Origami Newspaper Pots

On Thursday our craft was an origami paper pot made from recycled newspaper.  FYI if you are worried about the ink according to Joelle Lemley the Time Standard uses a soy based non toxic ink.  Follow the link below to find the step by step instructions (and video).
http://www.forgreenies.com/origami-newspaper-seedling-pots