Mona 3rds Happenings

In the Kitchen

2012-01-30T12:44:00.000-08:00

February In the Kitchen....

This month our guest speaker will be Sister Jillayne Clements. She will be teaching us how we can use some of the beans in our food storage. She will also be sharing some gluten free ideas and recipes. Come out and support her. Wednesday, February 1st at 7:30.

That same evening will be the cannery at 6:00 PM For more information contact Cindy Fulton.

Volleyball will follow at 9:00 PM

The stake is putting together a schedule for all of the wards in our stake to play women's volleyball. It will be starting in February. For more info. contact April Marsh 623-0227

In the Kitchen/Christmas Social

2011-12-05T15:51:00.000-08:00

Wednesday, December 7th @ 7:30 PM

Come on over to the church for a fun and relaxing evening.

This is a holiday treat swap, so bring your favorite cookie, brownie, fudge, etc. Bring the recipe if you wish. We will be playing games and visiting. Bring any project whether it be from super Saturday or any other thing, if you want to work on it or have help finishing it. This is a night to relax and laugh and mingle with new or old friends. If life gets to busy for you to make a treat, come anyway. Invite your neighbors. There will not be a nursery provided this night.

The cannery will be at 6pm. If you have questions contact Cindy Fulton

Volleyball will be at 9 pm

We hope that you can come.

Important Super Saturday Information...

2011-10-06T16:36:00.000-07:00

Well Ladies Super Saturday is just about HERE!

Remeber we are starting at 11:00 am this Saturday October 8th at our Ward Building.

Please read the following information and share it with others.....

**If you signed up for the "Family Name/est. blocks" the colors provided are Brown or Black... any other color of your choice you MUST BRING WITH YOU. Also there wil be a variety of scrapbook papers available for the Initial block, but if you want a specific piece please bring it with you

**If you signed up for The Measure board... The color provided will be exactly as you saw on display (White, washed with brown). Any other colors must be brought by YOU. A Measuring tape and small ruler would come in handy if you have one.

**The To Do/Done Boards... Well this one is tricky. We will have Black, Orange, Yellow, Red, Brown, White...(we will also have random colors that are in our personal stashes... BUT if you are trying to match a childs bedroom perfectly you will Want to Bring that color with you PLEASE :)

**The Christ Names on Canves, the Color provided is Red.

**The Necklace/Tie Pegboards will have the turquoise provided, and the other colors available are Black, Orange, Red, Yellow, Brown, White... So Again any particular color you are looking for may not be available so if you are thinking something specific with color...PLEASE BRING IT WITH YOU. (:

**The "Busy Family Board" color provided is Black. ***If you signed up for this craft PLEASE bring a Black Sharpie permanted marker with you if possible. Also if you have a ruler please bring one as well.

**Pumpkins; orange, yellow and brown paint are provided. We have some scrapbook paper provided for the fronts, but there is NOT a variety of choices. If you want to bring your scrapbook paper scraps for something different you are welcome to do so.

**"we can do hard things" board is black.

Sisters we are doing a lot of crafts that required painting! Feel free to bring any of your personal craft paint stashes if you are willing to share. Also you may want to wear an apron to keep clean!

Get ready to have a lot of Fun! It is going to be Awesome!

P.S. Just a note: Wood is not perfect or flawless. There will be some rough spots... but nothing some paint won't cover right? =)

Deadline for Super Saturday Orders...

2011-09-25T15:05:00.000-07:00

Monday September 26th is your last chance to hand in Super Saturday Money and order Forms.

Turn them in to Denise Buck or Tamra Humphrey.

Super Saturday is coming quick!!!

NEED A MANICURE OR PEDICURE?

2011-09-20T19:54:00.000-07:00

Valerie is great at both pedicures and manicures. She can create one-of-a-kind art on your nails. Her prices are very reasonable. Call her at 623-2883.

2011-09-20T19:53:00.001-07:00

Super Saturday Time Change Due To Payson Temple Groundbreaking Dedication

2011-09-20T12:29:00.000-07:00

The Payson Temple Groundbreaking Dedication is happening on October 8
(the same as our Super Duper Saturday).

The Dedication will be broadcast at the Stake center in Nephi at 9:00 a.m. and will last until about 10:15 a.m.

Because of this special event, we are going to start Super saturday at 11:00 a.m. so that we don't miss out on this great experience. What a great day it is going to be!

Here is just another reminder that the last day to turn in Super Saturday Money & Order Forms is on Monday September 26. You can turn it in to Denise Buck or Tamra Humprey.

Just another reminder :) Lunch is provided for the sisters, but there is NO nursery provided.

BACK to School for YOU?!

2011-09-11T18:35:00.000-07:00

April Marsh discovered that BYU offers FREE online courses. The website address is http://ce.byu.edu/is/site/courses/free.cfm. Here are a few recommended classes, but there are many more.

Family History, Gardening, Family Life, History of Government, Mathematics, Music, Personal Development, Recreation, Religion, and Spelling

Super Saturday Information

2011-09-04T14:23:00.000-07:00

Hey Ladies!

There are 11 total Blog post to show all of the crafts we are offering for Super Saturday this year. Just remember to sign up by September 26th.

You can pick up an order form or see the crafts on Display on the table outside the Relief Society Room... only on Sundays in September.

Just Remember there is NO PRESSURE to sign up... Everyone can come to Super Saturday October 8th. We will have a quilt to tie, and lunch is provided... so come and enjoy!

Super Saturday Crafts: Quiet Books

2011-09-04T13:13:00.000-07:00

Quiet Books

Cost: $3.75 each

*Book of Mormon Stories
*Articles of Faith'
*Prophets and Apostles
*We Believe (Gospel Principles)

Super Saturday Crafts

2011-09-04T13:11:00.001-07:00

Menu Board

Cost: $7.00

Size: 10" x 15"

Super Saturday Crafts

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Set of 3
Small wood pumpkins

Cost: $6.00

Sizes: 6" x6", 6" x 9", 6" x 6"

Super Saturday Crafts

2011-09-04T13:03:00.001-07:00

Large Wood Pumpkin

Cost: $6.00

Size: 10.5" x 11.5"s

Super Saturday Crafts

2011-09-04T13:00:00.001-07:00

Family Name /established Blocks

COST: $6.00

Size: 5" x 11"

**Please include name and date on order form.

Super Saturday Crafts

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Height Measuring Board:

Cost: $8.00

Size: 5ft x 6"

**Must be hung at appropriate level on wall to indicate correct height.

**Choose from either saying:

"Stand Tall" or

"It takes Courage to Grow up and become who you are

Super Saturday Crafts

2011-09-04T12:49:00.001-07:00

"We can do hard things" sign

Cost$:3.75

Size: 8"x 11"

Super Saturday Crafts

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Neclace & Tie Peg Board
Cost: $3.75

(Not meant to hang heavy items such as coats/jackets etc.)

***If you have a very specific color of paint in mind that you would like, please bring it with you.
We will have a variety of colors to choose from.

Super Saturday Crafts

2011-09-04T12:42:00.001-07:00

"To Do / Done" Magnet Board

Comes with 10 bottlecap magnets.

Cost: $7.50

(The idea is to list all of the daily chores or items to get done on the bottlecaps, and then move them from one side to the other.)

We will be using scrapbook paper punched out in 1" circles for the inside of the bottlecaps.

*please include name of person for the chart on your order form.

Super Saturday Crafts

2011-09-04T12:40:00.001-07:00

"Names of Christ" on Canvas

Cost: $12.50

Sixe: 12" x 16"

Super Saturday Crafts

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"Our (Busy) Family"
Dry Erase Board

Cost: $15.50

Sixe: 24" x 20"

2011-08-23T09:47:00.000-07:00

That's right ladies! Super Saturday is coming...

Here is your official "Save the Date" invitation:

When: Saturday October 8th

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m

Where: Mona 3rd Ward bldg.

What: CRAFTS of course!

Lunch will be provided =)

**There will NOT be a nursery provided, so please use this advanced notice to make arrangements for your children.

It's going to be Awesome!

Crafts will be displayed on Sundays in September.

Sign ups and Money will be due ON or BEFORE

September 26th 2011.

More info will come to the blog so keep checking for details.

Want to Run a Half Marathon This October?

2011-07-27T10:10:00.000-07:00

We are rounding up a group of friends to run the Provo Halloween Half Marathon on October 29, 2011. It is a mostly downhill race; costumes are welcome, and it looks like a lot of fun!

Visit www.halloweenhalf.com for information and to register (it's $45). Not sure how quickly registration fills up, but you may want to register soon just in case.

Below is a 12 week beginning runner training program from halfmarathons.net. It is designed for runners who can already run 10 to 15 miles per week comfortably.

Hopefully, some of us can coordinate and train together for some of this--especially the long Saturday runs!

For this race, Week One, Day One would be August 7^th.

	Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
Week 1	Off	3 m	3 m	3 m	Off	3 m	4 m
Week 2	Off	3 m	4 m	3 m	Off	3 m	4 m
Week 3	Off	3 m	4 m	3 m	Off	3 m	5 m
Week 4	Off	3 m	5 m	3 m	Off	4 m	6 m
Week 5	Off	4 m	5 m	4 m	Off	3 m	7 m
Week 6	Off	4 m	4 m	4 m	Off	4 m	8 m
Week 7	Off	4 m	6 m	4 m	Off	4 m	9 m
Week 8	Off	4 m	6 m	4 m	Off	4 m	10 m
Week 9	Off	4 m	6 m	4 m	Off	3 m	11 m
Week 10	Off	4 m	5 m	4 m	Off	4 m	12 m
Week 11	Off	4 m	5 m	4 m	Off	3 m	6 m
Week 12	Off	3 m	5 m	3 m	Off	2 m	13.1 miles!

For those who will be following the training schedule distributed by Allyn, you should be well prepared for this race as well--the schedules are very similar. This one does not contain the cross-training and speedwork that hers does, but either works!

Bunkbed for FREE!

2011-06-28T16:23:00.000-07:00

Twin on top.
Futon couch on the bottom.
Black metal frame.

No mattresses included. (You'll even need to buy your own futon.)

Come and get it! Gotta get 'er gone asap! I'll even help you take it apart! :)

Contact Audrey 435.623.4454 if interested.

Chayote Love

2011-06-17T10:32:00.000-07:00

Remember Cassie talking about Chayote Squash?

Well I was one of those people she called when she found some.

I love it as well. Can't get enough of it.

I found it at Walmart the other day for $1.19 per squash.

You can also find it at Maceys.

Or any Hispanic Market.

I'm sure that is spendy for the little goodies but well worth it.

In honor of Cassie and her diligence to good food I wanted to post this recipe she

shared with me. Its the greatest soup to ever touch my tongue.

Go HERE for the recipe.

Make it.

Eat it.

Love it.

And get some Chayote Love happening.

Take Time To Stop and Smell the Roses

2011-06-14T20:27:00.000-07:00

Mona 3rd Ward Relief Society Meeting
Thursday June 16th 2011
6:30 p.m. @ the church

A healthy dinner Provided and Nursery Provided

Mini classes to help us find Joy in the simple things.
*Finding Joy in everyday life
*Simple summer activity & meal ideas
*Lots of Flower making ideas

We hope all of those who participated in the "Fit For His Kingdom" Challenge know how proud we are of each of you. You did a great job!
Whether it be big or small, let's celebrate our success!

It will be a JOYOUS evening!
We hope to see you all there.

Last Week of the Challenge - The Finish Line is in Sight

2011-06-06T15:11:00.000-07:00

It's time to finish strong!

Give it all that you have. Remember it's never too late to accomplish your goals and make progress.

Remember to Mark your calendars for June 16th 6:30 P.M.

"Take Time to Stop and Smell the Roses"
(Relief Society Dinner and mini classes.)

Let's give ourselves a pat on the back and find joy in our everyday lives. It's time to celebrate and Enjoy the Simple things in Life =)

2011-05-31T09:09:00.000-07:00

Come to the church on Wednesday, June 1st. Learn how to make Asphalt Pie. This will be a hit to give to all the special men in your life for Father's Day which is June 19th. Meet at the church at 7:30. Then plan to stay after and play volleyball. See you there............

Week 11

2011-05-29T15:28:00.001-07:00

Wow these weeks seem to be going by so quickly! And YES you are going the Right Way so KEEP GOING!

Last Week at Stake Conference we were introduced to a new challenge by our Stake Presidency to make our homes more "Christ centered." And also to read th Book of Mormon by the next Stake Conference in 6 months. (Read 3 pages per day = 6 months).

This goes right along with the challenge that we have been doing with the sisters in our ward!

Here are a few of the inspiring quotes from the Adult Stake meeting on Sat. May 22nd:

"When we set a goal and go to the Lord, He blesses us."
"Set goals that are realistic and that will stretch you. Then work on it!"
"The things that matter most are what we need to be focusing on."
-President Hitchcock

"When setting goals if we fail to keep track of our progress, then we may not reach our goal." -President Evans

"We need to to choose the BEST things over the things that may still be good things." -President Bailey

Sisters look at it this way...We got a head start! =)

P.S. Sisters mark your calendar for Thursday June 16th for a Fantastic Relief Society Meeting Dinner. Everyone can Celebrate!

ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT!

Give it Your Best! Only 3 Weeks left!

2011-05-21T15:08:00.000-07:00

The Last 3 weeks of the Challenge start This Sunday May 22nd 2011. The end is in sight. Let's give it our BEST!

There has been research which shows that is takes 21 days to fully cultivate a new habit because 21 days is the time required for new neuropathways to be fully formed in your brain.

So...let's give these last 3 weeks all that we have to reach our personal goals and to form the habits we want to incorporate in our own individual lives.

So really...21 days is a lot less intimidating than 12 weeks. If you haven't given the challenge your best effort, or if you fizzled out halfway through, or EVEN if you never started...Now is the time to Jump in and GO GO GO for the last 3 weeks!

Find Joy while becoming "More Fit For His Kingdom."

Father Son Campout

2011-05-17T14:39:00.000-07:00

Sisters, This Friday and Saturday is the Father Son Camp out. They need to bring their own dinner for Friday night and lunch for Saturday afternoon. Breakfast will be provided Saturday morning. They are doing a service so each camper will need to bring some work gloves. Meet at the church 5 pm on Friday.

Volleyball Change

2011-05-17T14:33:00.000-07:00

Hey Sisters, Everyone's invited for a night of volleyball once a month. The first wednesday of every month meet at the church at 9 pm for lots of fun.

Just An Idea

2011-05-17T12:55:00.000-07:00

You know how you have kids?

Like toddler age kids??

Like the age when going shopping with them

is harder then pulling out your own toe nails?

Well I have that age kid so when I need to get a few things

at the store I try to go as fast as I can.

That's why I have forsaken my coupons as of late.

Not using my coupons though has put a big damper on my fun money.

I had to think of something that was easier then my 2inch binder

but could still pack enough coupons to make it worth the trouble.

I came up with this.

Yes, that thing I'm holding is my new coupon binder.

That cheesy grin on my face as accidental.

I can hook it on my purse or on the cart for easy flipping.

The child monster that accompanies me can't really mess it with

or pull coupons out of it.

I also don't have to take ALL my coupons with me.

Or I can if I want too.

All I did was take my card holder sheet and cut them into strips of three.

I punched holes in them and put them on that cute purple thing that remains name-less in my scatter brain.

Walla.

Hope this helps some of you who are trying out coupons for the first time or are just trying to figure out a better way to carry the darn things around.

Don't forget that Tuesday is Double Coupon day over at Wally World (Walmart).

Week 9 and feeling FINE!

2011-05-16T12:53:00.000-07:00

We are into Week 9 of the Challenge of becoming "More Fit For His Kingdom."

We are 2/3rds of the way through!

Dig in and dig deep =) KEEP ON GOING!

This challenge is all about forming habits that we want to incorporate into our lives.

"Humans mostly act on learned behavior patterns called habits, which determine all your actions. It is possible to learn new behavior patterns. When you learn to motivate yourself by accepting challenges, you become unstoppable. So, feel the challenge. It helps you to self-motivate."

Neighborhood Yard Sale

2011-05-12T12:58:00.000-07:00

Multi Family Yard Sale!

Saturday May 14th

8 am - 11 am

Between 700 & 800 South on 100 West in Mona

Lots and Lots of Stuff!

Come Early and check it out!

Bountiful Baskets

2011-05-09T10:19:00.001-07:00

Don't forget to get your basket!! I just signed up and there was 48 left!! Hurry before they are gone! This is MONA's week! Its a great way to get all your veggies and fruits!

All Points FREE on Mother's Day!

2011-05-08T17:15:00.001-07:00

Happy Mother's Day to all of you Wonderful Sisters!

Give yourself credit for all points FREE today for those of you

hanging in there with the Fit Challenge =)

It should be a guilt free day.

Keep up the great work. Welcome Week 8!

2011-05-08T13:01:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's Day. We hope that you are all happy and healthy and having a great day. Thanks for all that you do and remember that you are a choice daughter of a Heavenly Father. He loves you and so do we. Keep smiling and have a great day!

Celebrate the little things!

2011-05-06T13:55:00.000-07:00

I intend to do a lot of things everyday.
Sometimes I get to all of it, and sometimes I don't do any of the things I intend to do. Then I make myself feel guilty and I carry too much worry around.
By doing this, I am not allowing myself to enjoy the little things in everyday life.

I hope that the challenge has not made anyone feel guilt for things that don't get done.

Lets focus on the things that we DO and celebrate our successes along the way!

-D.B.

2011-05-02T08:40:00.000-07:00

This week:

Tuesday: Scrapbooking or crafting at Alicen Allreds. This will be the last time that we meet. This will start back up in the fall when the kids start back to school.

Wednesday: Cannery at 6:00 PM. Rumors are that if we don't utilize this service, then it will possibly be taken away. Contact Cindy Fulton if you have questions.

Wednesday: In the Kitchen at 7:30 Strawberry Time

Wednesday: Volleyball @ 9 PM All skill levels invited to come and play and have fun!

Just a reminder that Mother's Day is this next Sunday. You can go to scrapbooking and make a card. Go to the cannery and can something for your mother, or go to the in the kitchen and learn a new tasty treat. Have a good week!

Inspiring Tips

2011-04-26T08:34:00.000-07:00

Denise, thanks for posting the motivational video as a perfect introduction to what I want to share this week. We all face daily challenges and continue developing strategies that help us persevere and strengthen our abilities to succeed. Oftentimes, we're successful individually in our efforts and sometimes we become aligned with others for strength. This is my advice and recommendation for us this week -- Let's align forces and strengthen each other! There are ample ways of doing this but as an offering for one extra point, make a comment to this posting of something you do very well as it relates to one of the components of this challenge. For there is strength in numbers so among us all we are strong!

For example, here's my tip:

5 servings fruits/veggies: Twice weekly, I wash and cut-up fresh veggies which are placed in individual bags to store in the fridge. These become perfect additions to lunches and make for a quick snack or alternative to something else that's ready to grab and eat.

Monica Sage

Week 6 is here!

2011-04-25T10:29:00.000-07:00

Sisters we are in week 6! Can you believe it!
Or are you feeling like... We are only in week six?

Here is a video that will hopefully help motivate all of us to keep going and to have success. This may not be the hardest challenge we have ever faced, but it is called a challenge for a reason.

Yesterday (Easter Sunday) everyone got all points Free.
So today is a great day to set new goals and feel rejuvenated.
Plus the sun is/was shining!

Keep up the great work!

If you haven't started... it's never too late to get going,
or if you have fizzled out... its a great week to start again!

Make this challenge fit your life and make it worthwhile!

"Action is the foundational key to all success."

Easter Lesson with Recipe --AMAZING teaching tool.

2011-04-21T08:04:00.000-07:00

EASTER STORY COOKIES

To be made the evening before Easter You need: 1c. whole pecans
1 tsp. Vinegar 3 egg whites
pinch salt 1c. sugar
zipper baggie wooden spoon
tape Bible

Preheat oven to 300 (this is important-don't wait until you're half done with the recipe)

Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with the wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested He was beaten by the Roman soldiers. Read John 19:1-3.

Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 tsp. vinegar into mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross he was given vinegar to drink. Read John 19:28-30.

Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life. Read John 10:10 -11.

Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand. Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers, and the bitterness of our own sin. Read Luke 23:27.

So far the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add 1c. sugar. Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us. He wants us to know and belong to Him. Read Ps. 34:8 and John 3:16.

Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. Explain that the color white represents the purity in God's eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Read Isa.1:18 and John 3:1 3.

Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid. Read Matt. 27:57-60.

Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF. Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door. Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed. Read Matt. 27:65-66.

GO TO BED! Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven over night. Jesus' followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed. Read John 16:20 and 22.

On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first Easter Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty. Read Matt. 28:1-9

Author Unknown

What a wonderful way to teach children and grandchildren the true
meaning of Easter!

DPark

Applique Quilt Thursday April 21st

2011-04-20T09:15:00.000-07:00

Hey sisters come help or learn to applique quilt:

Thursday April 21st @ 7pm
at our ward building

This is one of the quilts we are responsible for making for the 4th of July quilt auction. It is going to be beautiful!
Come learn, socialize and serve =)

For those of you working on the "fit" challenge you can give yourself 1 bonus point for coming, plus you can count it for service and friendshipping!

Don't give up Sisters!

2011-04-19T13:39:00.000-07:00

Dear Mona 3rd Ward Sisters,

I have had some pretty low scoring weeks lately with the challenge, and since it is Spring break there is even less schedule to my chaos! But I am determined to NOT give up. I hope if any of you have felt the same way, you will keep going and see this challenge to the end!

Since Easter Sunday is Get all points free, I decided that I would recharge my determination to reach my goals starting with a perfect scoring day =).

The challenge is designed to help us acheive our personal goals, not to compare or compete and definitely not to discourage. Don't give up on reaching your goals!

Here is a great quote by Martin Luther King Jr:

"The ultimate measure of a (wo)man is not where (s)he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where (s)he stands at times of challenge and controversy."

-D.B.

If any of you have words of advice or encouragement I would love to hear them =)

Easter Sunday -- All Points are FREE

2011-04-18T07:21:00.001-07:00

For those participating in the Fit for His Kingdom challenge, don't worry about points on Easter Sunday. It's a free day and you gain all points regardless of your activities. Enjoy the day with your family as you focus on the life and atonement of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

We're into week 4 already!

2011-04-12T08:20:00.000-07:00

Wow, how time flies and the last 3 weeks are no exception. I hope you've found areas of greater strength and focus and suggest you take a moment to reflect on the many things you have done so well as we begin this new week. In fact, to reward you, here's an offering for free points this week:

Chose 1 category that brings you satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment. For every day this week (beginning today) that you fulfill the requirement(s) of that category, double your points. This gives you an opportunity to gain 5 additional points!

To support you with your healthy habits, here's a tip I hope you'll find helpful regarding appropriate portions. Oftentimes, portions we're accustomed too have become much larger than recommended serving sizes. This guide easily identifies food portions for their serving size in comparison with common household items. This is not an exhaustive list but knowing appropriate portions for some common items should help you monitor consumption and may guide you when organizing your basic meal plans. Each item listed is considered 1 serving towards the daily recommended servings.

Dairy Group (2-3 servings/day): Milk (8oz) = small milk carton container Cheese (1 1/2 oz) = 2 9-volt batteries Yogurt (8 oz) = baseball Sour cream (1/4 cup) = golf ball

Meat & Beans (2-3 servings/day): Meat, poultry or fish (2-3 oz serving) = deck of cards Peanut butter (1 tsp) = a lipstick cap Beans (1 cup or 2 oz) = baseball 1 Egg serving is (1 whole or 2 whites) Tofu (1/2 cup) = bulb part of a standard light bulb

Vegetables & Fruits (5-9 servings/day): Raw, leafy greens (1 cup) = baseball Raw vegetables (1 cup) = baseball Cooked vegetable(s) or fresh fruit (1/2 cup) = a computer mouse Baked potato (medium size) = a computer mouse Juice -- fruit or vegetable (1/2 cup) = 4 oz baby bottle

Grains (6-11 servings/day): Bread (1 slice) = a computer disk Cereal, dry (1 cup) = baseball Rice or cooked cereal (1/2 cup) = size of a cupcake wrapper Pasta (1 cup) = baseball Roll (1) = bar of soap Bagel (small) = diamater of a round beverage coaster Tortilla (regular) = size of a salad plate Pancake (small) = CD

Oils & Fats (Consume sparingly and seek for monosaturated fats & oils rather than polyunsaturated or saturated fats and trans fats.) Salad dressing (1 tsp) = size of a 1/2 dollar Oil (1/2 tsp) = a thimble full Nuts (1 oz) = square package of dental floss

OOps

2011-04-11T11:43:00.000-07:00

Okay, so for those of you who saw the Walk It Challenge registration forms in the binder on Sunday, you may have noticed that there wasn't a DATE on it.

My bad.

The 5K walk is to be held on MAY 21st, at 9:00 am at the

YOUNG LIVING LAVENDER FARMS in Mona.

I'm asking for early registration so we can know how many shirts to order. (If we get enough sponsors we will have shirts, that is.)

Sorry about the lack of information!

We still hope you'll all join us anyway!!

Hope everyone is doing well on our own Challenge!!

Coupons?

2011-04-08T17:18:00.000-07:00

Hey, Sisters: If you have any extra coupons you're not wanting from your newspapers, Ivy Hunter would like them. You can reach her on her cell phone at 801-735-2750. Thanks!

5K Training: Week One

2011-04-08T07:57:00.000-07:00

Day one: 10 min walk

Day two: 10 min walk

Day three: REST

Day four: 12 min walk

Day five: 12 min walk

Day six: REST

Day seven: 15 min walk

You can walk at any pace that feels good to you. Your week can also start on any day you want. If you start today then Sunday will be your first REST day. This is a six week training program for anyone just starting out! Have fun!!

Walk !T Challenge

2011-04-07T12:48:00.000-07:00

On May 21st there will be a 5K WALK IT CHALLENGE! This event is being organized by Weight Watchers of Nephi and anyone is invited to participate! If you have never walked a 5K (3.1 miles) then this is the perfect opportunity! This is not a race, its not for runners (although they can come too) and its FREE to participate! I'll be posting a Training program as well to help you out! If you would like to participate and are not a Weight Watchers member, please contact Sadie Cunningham at 623-0193 or on Facebook and I will be more then happy to get you a registration form. Location to be announced later next week! Train, Walk and Conquer!

2011-04-04T08:31:00.001-07:00

Welcome Week 3: Fit For His Kingdom Challenge

Make sure you add in your BONUS POINTS;
1 for each session of General Conference watched!

I loved this talk by Elder Dallin H. Oaks;

"Desires dictate our priorities, priorities shape our choices and choices determine our actions. The desires we act on determine our changing, our achieving and our becoming."

This talk gave me a lot to think about! It got me thinking about our challenge as well... Where are my desires in accomplishing my goals? I love General Conference because it helps me to evaluate where I am and where I want to be. It also gives me a great boost! The gospel is so awesome, we are so blessed to have a living prophet today.

Keep up the great work sisters! You are awesome!
We can do this =)

-D.B.

Weight Watchers Open House

2011-04-02T12:05:00.000-07:00

When: Monday Night April, 4th

Time: 5:15-7pm

Where: DUP Museum, South Main in Nephi (Next to Wells Fargo)

What: Free meeting, door prizes, NO Registration fee and First month only $20

(With monthly pass), Samples and much more!

Come on over and see the New Points Plus program!

Its a great time to join and an even better time to take charge

of your weight loss goals!

New Staff and lots of great members to help you!

Stop Dieting. Start Living.

2011-04-01T09:12:00.000-07:00

This Sunday, April 2-3 is General Conference.

Here are some activities which will be taking place next week.

Tues-Wed Come exercise at the church. 8:45 AM Bring your little ones and let them have fun.
Tues. April 5th Scrapbooking or crafting at Alicen Allreds home @ 9 AM
Wed. April 6th Come to the cannery and stock up on your food supply. 6 PM
Wed. April 6th In the Kitchen come learn some fun easter ideas. 7:30 PM
Wed. April 6th Come play volleyball. All skill level welcome. We have been having really good turnouts and lots of fun. 9 PM
Thurs. April 7th Come do Zumba with us. 4:15

Fit for his kingdom continues. Keep up the good work.

Our True Identity

2011-03-29T10:14:00.000-07:00

This video was used at the Relief Society Dinner in December. A great way to get a spiritual activity in for today. -D.B.

Fit for His Kingdom Scorecard

2011-03-29T09:33:00.000-07:00

We've heard that some need copies of the weekly scorecard but I've not been able to get the file attached to the blog postings. If you need a scorecard, please email Monica Sage at mamamiasage@gmail.com and the file can be sent to you. We'll also try to keep copies of the scorecard in the binder that's distributed through Relief Society. I love this quote from Gordon B. Hinckley and hope you find strength and wisdom in his words, "Faith in something greater than ourselves enables us to do what we have said we'll do, to press forward when we are tired or hurt or afraid, to keep going when the challenge seems overwhelming and the course is entirely uncertain." We hope this challenge is strengthening you, building your confidence, encouraing you to continue doing the great things you do every day, and causing you to focus on what really matters most in your life! Keep it up...you're doing great!

2011-03-29T09:14:00.000-07:00

Green Smoothie

Audrey Bandley has a great way to get her fruits and veggies in.
Thanks for sharing Audrey, give yourself a bonus point!

Basically, you can just throw in any fruits/veggies that you want, but here is my very favorite concoction:

Green Smoothie
3 green apples, cored and chopped (you can peel them, but I like the peel on)
1 kiwi
1 mango
1 handful of spinach
1 cup broccoli
1/2 of a fresh pineapple
1 banana
2 cups orange juice
1 cup carrot juice

Blend really well (for about 5 minutes) in a food processor. I also use the pulse option to make sure all the big chunks are gone. ( I'm sure you can use a blender, but I don't have a good one, so I use the processor...)

Add color to your meals

2011-03-28T21:01:00.000-07:00

March is National Nutrition Month and an article posted by the American Diabetic Association encouraged people to "eat right with color" by preparing and serving a variety of fruits and vegetables. It is also suggested that fruits and veggies fill half the plate leaving the other half for protein, dairy, and/or grains combined. If you have tips for increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables in your diet, please share your comments -- and give yourself a bonus point for contributing your ideas. If helpful, here's an article from fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org regarding this topic: Why eat MORE fruits and veggies?

Color & Texture. Fruits and veggies add color, texture … and appeal … to your plate.

Convenience.Fruits and veggies are nutritious in any form - fresh, frozen, canned, dried and 100% juice, so they’re ready when you are!

Fiber. Fruits and veggies provide fiber that helps fill you up and keeps your digestive system happy.

Low in Calories. Fruits and veggies are naturally low in calories.

May Reduce Disease Risk. Eating plenty of fruits and veggies may help reduce the risk of many diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and some cancers.

Vitamins & Minerals. Fruits and veggies are rich in vitamins and minerals that help you feel healthy and energized.

Variety. Fruits and veggies are available in an almost infinite variety…there’s always something new to try!

Quick, Natural Snack. Fruits and veggies are nature’s treat and easy to grab for a snack.

Fun to Eat! Some crunch, some squirt, some you peel … some you don’t, and some grow

right in your own backyard!

Fruits & Veggies are Nutritious AND Delicious!

2011-03-27T13:23:00.000-07:00

New Bonus Points For Week 2 & 3 of Fit Challenge

General Conference is this coming weekend April 2nd & 3rd.
Give yourself a BONUS point for every General Conference Session watched or listened to. That is 2 Bonus Points Possible for each week! (Other Bonus points still apply such as FHE & visiting teaching)

2011-03-27T13:14:00.000-07:00

Fit For His Kingdom Challenge:

Week 1 is Done!

We hope you had a great Week 1 during the challenge.
Any points accumulated deserve a Good Job!

Now that we can all see what we have done, we are ready to set goals for Week 2.

Why is setting a goal so important?
"It is necessary to prepare and to plan so that we don't fritter away our lives. Without a goal, there can be no real success. One of the best definitions of success I have ever heard goes something like this: success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal. Someone has said the trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never cross the goal line."
--President Thomas S. Monson

What a great quote.
Sisters set a realistic goal for yourself and keep with it! A goal could be a certain area of the challenge, or a number of points. It is up to you, just make sure you are having fun doing it and involve those around you!

Keep up the great work!

Go Sisters Go!

2011-03-25T15:17:00.000-07:00

More Fit for His Kingdom Challenge: FREE POINT ON SUNDAYS! We forgot to mention that the "X" on "30 minutes of exercise" on Sundays is a free point, so add it to your total! (You don't have to exercise to get the point on Sundays). I have heard that the ladies that attend volleyball at the church on Wednesdays @ 9pm are having a lot of fun getting their exercise, but also scoring points for friendshipping! Way to go Sisters! (everyone is welcome to play) Coming Soon: New bonus points for Week 2 and 3. Remember to email questions, tips, motivation and your experiences to mammiasage@gmail.com or feel free to leave them in the comments!

2011-03-25T14:59:00.000-07:00

March 17th Relief Society Meeting Recipes:

Here are the recipes from our Cafe Rio style dinner. Enjoy!

Cafe Rio Pork

Night Before:

Pork Roast
2 TBSP brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp Cumin
1 tsp salt

Mix seasonings and rub on roast. Cook in crockpot on low over night

Next Morning:

Shred Roast

add:
1 can Coke
1 cup chicken broth
2 cloves garlic
1 small onion chopped
1 cup brown sugar

Cook all day on Low.

Cilantro-Lime Rice

1 cup uncooked rice
1 tsp. butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
1 can (15 oz) chicken broth
1 cup water
1 TBSP freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tsp sugar
3 TBSP fresh chopped cilantro

In a suacepan combine rice, butter, garlic, 1 tsp. lime juice, chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low 15-20 min, until rice is tender. Remove from heat. In a small bowl combine lime juice, sugar and cilantro. Pour over hot cooked rice and mix as you fluff the rice.

Black Beans

2 TBSP olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/3 c. tomato juice
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 TBSP fresh chopped cilantro

In a nonstick skillet, cook garlic and cumin in olive oil over medium heat until you can smell it. Add beans, tomato juice, and salt. Continually stir until heated through. Just before serving stir in the cilantro.

Cilantro RANCH

1 packet traditional Hidden Valley Ranch mix (not Buttermilk)
1 c. mayonaise
1 c. buttermilk
2 tomatillos, remove husk, diced
1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic
juice of 1 lime
1 jalepeno (We like it SPICY so we kept the seeds in it, if you like it mild, just remove the seeds)

Mix all ingredients together in the blender.

These recipes came from Amy Carter.
Thank you for sharing Amy!

Going Green----Put in Perspective

2011-03-24T09:33:00.000-07:00

In the line at the store, the cashier told the older woman that plastic bags weren’t good for the environment. The woman apologized to her and explained, “We didn’t have the green thing back in my day.” That’s right, they didn’t have the green thing in her day. Back then, they returned their milk bottles, Coke bottles and beer bottles to the store. The store sent them back to the plant to be washed and sterilized and refilled, using the same bottles over and over. So they really were recycled. But they didn’t have the green thing back in her day. In her day, they walked up stairs, because they didn’t have an escalator in every store and office building. They walked to the grocery store and didn’t climb into a 300-horsepower machine every time they had to go two blocks. But she’s right. They didn’t have the green thing in her day. Back then, they washed the baby’s diapers because they didn’t have the throw-away kind. They dried clothes on a line, not in an energy gobbling machine burning up 220 volts – wind and solar power really did dry the clothes. Kids got hand-me-down clothes from their brothers or sisters, not always brand-new clothing. But that old lady is right, they didn’t have the green thing back in her day. Back then, they had one TV, or radio, in the house – not a TV in every room. And the TV had a small screen the size of a pizza dish, not a screen the size of the state of Montana. In the kitchen, they blended and stirred by hand because they didn’t have electric machines to do everything for you. When they packaged a fragile item to send in the mail, they used wadded up newspaper to cushion it, not Styrofoam or plastic bubble wrap. But they didn't have the green thing back then. Back then, they didn’t fire up an engine and burn gasoline just to cut the lawn. They used a push mower that ran on human power. They exercised by working so they didn’t need to go to a health club to run on treadmills that operate on electricity. But she’s right, they didn’t have the green thing back then. They drank from a fountain when they were thirsty, instead of using a cup or a plastic bottle every time they had a drink of water. They refilled pens with ink, instead of buying a new pen, and they replaced the razor blades in a razor instead of throwing away the whole razor just because the blade got dull. But they didn’t have the green thing back then. Back then, people took the streetcar and kids rode their bikes to school or rode the school bus, instead of turning their moms into a 24-hour taxi service. They had one electrical outlet in a room, not an entire bank of sockets to power a dozen appliances. And they didn’t need a computerized gadget to receive a signal beamed from satellites 2,000 miles out in space in order to find the nearest pizza joint. But that old lady is right. They didn’t have the green thing back in her day.

This was emailed to me today and I just had share it!

This ties right into our Fit for His Kingdom Challenge!!

There are so many things in our daily routine that can be changed slightly to help us meet our goals! Simple things like walking our kids to school

or walking to the post office.

Have you ever baked something without the help of a mixer?

Major arm workout!!! Talk about saying good bye to the "relief society arm!"

We all like the idea of going green but hardly take the time to actually do it.

So I hope this helps put "going green" into perspective and

realize that times haven't changed THAT much!

Just the technology has.

Bountiful Baskets

2011-03-22T11:18:00.000-07:00

For those of you who havn't heard of Bountiful Baskets,

You are missing out!

Go to THIS SITE.

It is $15 for a large laundry basket

full of fresh (and in season) fruit and veggies.

This is what my basket looked like last Saturday.

You can get a basket every other weekend in Mona.

I think Mona is a week "A" and Nephi is a week "B".

Or vise versa.

The website is easy to navigate and use.

Great deal and big help for those who are

doing the Fit Challenge!

More Fit For His Kingdom

2011-03-22T02:50:00.000-07:00

I hear there are many questions about various components of this challenge -- mostly those related to healthy habits. In this post, I'll provide guidelines to these habits and try to answer some of the questions you may have. If you have specific questions, consider your goals and how these concepts support you in those areas. You're welcome to email Monica if you'd like her input and opinion -- mamamiasage@gmail.com. As we're getting started, we'll try to offer a daily posting of information to help you. 7 hours of sleep: This does not necessarily have to be consecutive, but is included as one component of the challenge since regular sleep patterns and sufficient rest is essential for optimum performance and well-being.

30 min exercise: This is the minimum requirement as exercise is typically most beneficial in 20 minute segments. Depending on your goals and ambitions, try a variety of exercise routines -- cardio, strengthening, core development, etc. 1 point maximum per day, even if you exercise more than 30 minutes.

64 oz water: This is a minimum requirement and encourages healthy hydration. If water consumption is difficult or tasteless for you, try adding fresh lemon or lime or flavors such as Crystal Light.

Healthy meals: Regular information will be posted to help you in this area as it relates to designing well-balanced meals (3 meals per day) following the food pyramid. View this in perspective to your personal goal(s). This component pertains to meals enjoyed at-home as well as dining out. For example, a hamburger and french fries whether eaten at home or in a restaurant would not be a healthy choice if consumed regularly. I'll also provide information about appropriate portion sizes as much of what you eat is good for you, but portion control is important. 1 point daily for 3 healthy meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner).

Healthy snacks, no sweets and no soda (even diet soda): Once again, consider this concept as it pertains to your personal goal(s). The concept is included to keep you focused on healthy habits and to consider alternative food choices if your snacking habits are less healthy. You only get the point though if all 3 aspects are met. So, rather than snacking on empty-calorie foods (pretzels or potato chips for example), exchange for a serving of mini carrots, yogurt, or a handful of grapes. Regarding sweets -- the concept is that they're not part of your daily intake of fat, carbs and sugar -- but enjoyed occasionally rather than regularly. Again, consider your ambitions and is this something that needs adjustment for healthy living? No soda -- this is a treasured beverage for many, I know. Whether regular soda or diet soda, neither is good for your metabolism, sodium levels, sugar consumption and adds empty calories. If soda consumption is excessive for you -- you have to determine what's acceptable for you according to your goal(s).

5 fruits/veggies per day: Serving sizes varies but generally, 1 cup raw or 1/2 cup cooked veggies is considered 1 serving. Fruit servings are generally 1/2 cup or an amount about the size of a computer mouse. Fruit juice is included as 1/2 cup is 1 serving. The concept of this healthy habit is to balance fruits and vegetables into your diet. To gain the point, make sure you get 3 of one and 2 of another -- 3 veggies and 2 fruits or vice-versa.

Since this is the first week of the challenge, use it to create focus points that guide your goals. Don't get frustrated if any or all of these components are difficult for you. Track your points -- being honest with yourself -- and evaluate the results to guide you in specific areas for next week. For some, this will be easy and others will struggle. Just do your best!

More to come later...

2011-03-21T13:26:00.000-07:00

I forgot to put this on with the chart.

BONUS POINTS:

You can give yourself one bonus point for each of the following activities when done. Visiting Teaching, attending all 3 church meetings on Sunday, family home evening, and journal recording of your thoughts or experiences about your progress.

2011-03-21T11:20:00.000-07:00

Week 1: March 20-26

Week 2: March 27-Apr.2

Week 3: April 3-9

Week 4: April 10-16

Week 5: April 17-23

Week 6: April 24-30

Week 7: May 1-7

Week 8: May 8-14

Week 9: May 15-21

Week 10: May 22-28

Week 11: May 29- June 4

Week 12: June 5-11

Relief Society Meeting on Thursday, June 16th to celebrate our progress.

Goal(s): ____________________________

Healthy Habits S M T W T F S

7 Hours of Sleep
30 minutes Exercise
64 oz. Water
Healthy Meals
No Sweets, Soda or Unhealthy snacks
5 servings fruit/veggies

Weekly total:

Spiritual Habits S M T W T F S

Scripture Study
Personal Prayer
Service
Listening to uplifting music or reading
Friendshipping
Spiritual activity your choice

Weekly total:

Bonus Points:

Weekly Grand Total:

Progress made this week:

___________________________________

2011-03-21T10:36:00.000-07:00

Mona 3^rd Ward Sisters Challenge:

To Become “More Fit for His Kingdom” Physically and Spiritually

(More Holiness Give Me, Hymn # 131)

1 Corinthians 3:16, “Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the

Spirit of God dwelleth in you?”

Dear Mona 3^rd Ward Sisters,

As spring approaches, many of us feel a certain motivation for change and growth. To support us in these efforts, we’ve developed a 12-week personal challenge for each sister to gain spiritual and physical strength. By participating in this challenge we hope you will feel better in a physical aspect to accomplish your daily obligations; of greater importance, we hope you feel a closer relationship with your Savior so His blessings enrich your life.

We hope this challenge becomes a unifying experience for all of us as we work towards a common goal. Do what is best for you, whether working privately or together with friends. On any level, progress in these areas will help each of us to feel better and become “More Fit for His Kingdom.”

The Challenge: To become more Physically and Spiritually fit.

Timeline: March 20, 2011 – June 11, 2011 (12 Weeks)

* We will end the challenge with a celebration of our progress at the

Relief Society Meeting on Thursday, June 16^th 2011.

What do I need to do?

Set a goal for yourself each week. (Ex: healthy habit, physical endurance, spiritual growth, accumulated points, etc.)

Use the tracking sheet to tally points for any of the activities listed.

This may be a good tracking system for you to evaluate where you currently are and guide you to set goals for yourself.

Start small if needed, making progress in the areas that benefit you is what’s most important.

Involve the sisters around you! Make it fun.

Keep track of how you are doing and the changes you may experience. Make it a growing experience for you and those around you.

Don’t give up!

For questions, more information, tips and to share your experiences and success stories please email Monica Sage at mamamiasage@gmail.com

For weekly information, follow us on the blog: http://monas3rd.blogspot.com

Drug Awareness Night

2011-03-15T16:59:00.000-07:00

Click on picture to see details.

2011-03-06T13:53:00.000-08:00

Back by popular demand is VOLLEYBALL.

Starts this Wednesday @ 9 PM

All skill level is welcome and wanted to come play.

Along with laughing and exercise.

Put your kids to bed and come enjoy yourself.

Husbands are invited if they dare...

Tamra Humphrey's sister is now teaching a Zumba class to anyone that is interested.

She is certified and knows the latest techniques. Thursdays at 4:15 at the Mona 1st ward building.

Kids are welcome to play in the nursery which is close by. If you have ever wanted to see what zumba is without paying alot or feeling like you won't fit in, this is your chance.

Just Around the Corner

2011-03-06T11:02:00.000-08:00

All signs point to spring right now.

The snotty noses, greenish brown grass,

the long missed smell of the Mona cows,

forgotten toys in the yard, the peeping buds of

fall bulbs, the mass amount of mud,

doggie pies that were left behind and

the hopes and dreams of the

coming summer.

While all these things are good signs of spring,

please don't get too excited.

It will snow again.

With that in mind I wanted to share a few other things

to keep you in the Spring Mood.

-5K season is coming up! Whether you are a walker or runner there are plenty of good races coming up! Now is also an excellent time to get outside and have a nice workout.

Let those treadmills collect dust while the sun is out and the temperatures are up.

- Its a perfect time to look at your garden space. Just look, don't try and walk around it. You'll be forever lost in the mud. Make a pretty outline of your space on paper and start planning what you're going to grow. Make a list of things needed and keep you're eye out for sales.

I couldn't help but notice that Walmart has some garden things out and they may be priced much lower right now.

- Hows your summer wardrobe? Is it looking bleak and outdated? Take a garbage sack and fill it up with old clothes. Take the garbage sack to D.I. Get a donation slip for taxes. Then take a stroll around D.I. for new (new to you anyway) summer duds. Or hit up some of your favorite stores and start looking for good deals.

- Colors. I know there aren't many colors out now but there will be. What colors are you planning for your flower gardens, baskets and pots? I'm thinking I'll go with purple again. I sure love purple next to my house. And yellow. You can never go wrong with some bright yellows and oranges. Plan now. If you plant from seed, its a good time to start thinking about that too.

So if you are like me and look outside and just see images of

summer to come and spring joy then these tips will surely keep you

in lala land. Otherwise be prepared for snow on Monday.

Have a good week!

S.C.

2011-03-05T20:31:00.000-08:00

Thank you for all that came to our cupcake class. A very special thank you to Kris Wall from Mona 1st ward that shared her special tips and ideas for decorating and filling and making a simple cupcake into something that everyone will be asking, "how did you do that."

She starts out with just making normal cupcakes. You can use a cake mix or make cupcakes from scratch. After they come our of the oven and cool, she then puts a filling in them. She does this by using a icing bag with a big tip on the end. She just inserts it into the top/center of the cupcake and squirts some in.

Filling:

1 small package of instant pudding. There are many different kinds to choose from.

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1 cup milk

you mix these ingredients together and then add

8 oz of cool whip

Let this sit a couple of minutes and then go ahead and use.

There are many different butter cream frosting recipes, but this is the one that she uses.

Frosting

2 sticks of butter-- whip this 3-5 minutes

then add

1/2 cup milk

6-8 cups powdered sugar. Depends on the day and the consistency that you want

1 tsp vanilla

This is then ready to be used. You can go ahead and decorate by hand or put in icing bags and decorate with tips.

For chocolate icing:

10 oz semi sweet chocolate

melt the chocolate and let sit for about 10 minutes

then add to the butter that has been whipped for 3-5 minutes

continue on with rest of the recipe

She made a chocolate cupcake and filled it with a cherry chocolate pudding with chopped up maraschino cherries and cherry extract. She then decorated it with chocolate icing and had a maraschino cherry dipped in chocolate on top. Very elegant looking and very good!

She made cute flowers by cutting marshmallows. She has learned alot by just experimenting and having fun trying different things. Good luck and have fun.

Time Change

2011-03-03T13:26:00.000-08:00

Hey sisters, the exercise group was meeting at 9:30 Tuesdays and Wednesdays. They are now meeting Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:45-9:45 am. Anyone is welcome to come. We meet at the church.

Free Used Toddler Bed Frame

2011-03-03T08:17:00.000-08:00

Hey, Roanne Park is trying to clean out her garage. She is giving away to the first caller a toddler bed frame. If you are interested, her phone number is 435-623-2335.

2011-02-24T15:18:00.000-08:00

This Sunday Feb. 27th is Ward Conference, so I thought that I would list some of next weeks activities since we will be combining some of our meetings Sunday and they probably won't be announced.

Tues. Feb. 28th and Wed. March 1st: exercise group at the church 9:30 AM

Tuesday March 1st 9-til she kicks us out. Scrapbooking or other projects at Alicen Allreds home.

Wed. March 2nd the cannery is open again after being closed for several months. 6 PM contact Cindy Fulton

Wed. March 2nd In the Kitchen @ 7:30 PM Chris Wall will be coming and showing us her famous filled cupcakes. These were a hit last summer at the 4th of July celebration. Yummy!

Mark your calendars!

Families Can Be Together Forever

2011-02-14T06:33:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day Sisters!

2011-02-14T06:31:00.000-08:00

Here's a fabulous new video message from the church to enlighten your day. I hope you each have a nice Valentine's. Cassie

Sister Spotlight - Amanda Mattinson

2011-02-13T13:23:00.000-08:00

Last Sunday we spotlighted Amanda Mattinson in Relief Society.

Amanda's favorite color is brown because is is a neutral color. Chocolate! (yes, with the exclamation point) is her favorite pig-out food.

In her free time Amanda likes to sew, finish projects she has started, and take pictures.
She loves to travel.

Her favorite hymn is No. 142, "Sweet Hour of Prayer," because she knows it in Samoan. Also, it is her grandma and grandpa's favorite song.

Thanks for sharing, Amanda!

Anyone need a free washer & dryer?

2011-02-12T15:44:00.000-08:00

The Hatfield's are moving today. They let me know they have an older, used washer & dryer available for anyone interested. Please give Julie a call if you are at 801-368-0806.

2011-02-12T11:25:00.001-08:00

A week late, thank you Jill Cooper for coming and demonstrating some really good appetizers with us. We had alot of good food and it is always enjoyable to visit and get to know someone that we may not know, or get to know someone better.

Here are a few of the recipes that she shared:

Tiny Twinkie Strawberry Trifles

2 cups fresh strawberries, plus more for garnishment

1 tsp sugar

2 Twinkies

2 Cups vanilla wafers

1 Cup cool whip

1. place diced strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle with sugar.

2. Crumble twinkies into a small bowl

3. Place vanilla wafers into a resealable plastic bag and crush into coarse crumbs

4. Set out 8 small glasses or mini parfait cups. Using half of the crumbled twinkies, divide among the glasses. Use half of the strawberries, and create a second layer. Top each cup with a tsp of cool whip. Start over with the different layers. End with Strawberry slices.

5. Refridgerate for at least 1 hour. You can make this one day ahead.

Shrimp Caviche

1 pound medium shrimp

2 Tbsp salt

3/4 cup lime juice (4-6)

3/4 cup lemon juice (2-3)

1 Cup chopped fine red onion

1 Serrano Chile; ribs and seed removed, minced

1 Cup chopped Cilantro

1 Cucumber peeled and diced

1 Avocado, peeled seed removed and chopped into chunks

1. lace shrimp in a glass or ceramic bowl. Mix in the lime and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate for 3o minutes.

2. Mix in chopped red onion and serrano chile, refrigerate an additional 3o minutes.

3. Right before serving add cilantro, cucumber, and avocado. (tomatoes are optional)

++++You can substitute the shrimp with chicken or meatballs.++++

Pop Cookies

2011-02-03T16:02:00.000-08:00

One Cake Mix ( I used a sugar free yellow cake)

One package of instant Jello (Sugar and Fat Free) ( I used a lemon flavor)

One can diet soda, any kind will work ( I used Diet Dr. Pepper Caffeine Free)

Mix it all up.

Spray your cookie sheet.

Plop a tablespoon of dough down.

Bake for 15 min. at 350 degrees.

Batch will make about 4 doz.

You now have sugar free cookies!

For all you Weight Watchers out there, they come out to be 1 point per cookie.

For the rest of you, it comes out to be a really healthy alternative!

Hope you enjoy!!

~Sadie C.

Who's Got a Good One?

2011-02-01T09:29:00.000-08:00

I'm in search of a good baby sitter.

I bet I'm not the only one either.

And I bet some of you have a good one

and aren't sharing.

So here's my idea:

If you have a good baby sitter

who is good with babies,

does some light cleaning,

will sit on the weekend,

doesn't sit and play on her cellphone,

likes to play with little kids

and doesn't charge $15 an hour

you should share her with the rest of us!

Babysitting sure has changed since I was 12 years old.

I used to get $2-5 an hour

no matter how many kids.

We didn't have cellphones back then

so that wasn't a problem.

I would always try and tidy up the house

and was grateful to do the job.

So please leave a comment on this post

if you have the baby sitting jewel.

I know there will be more then one because

I happen to know that there are some

pretty fantastic girls in our ward.

I just don't know who they are yet.

I'll make a list of all the lucky referrals

and get them up on this blog.

Leave such info as:

how old?

drive?

what she charges?

Contact info.

Thanks Gals!!!

~Sadie C.

Last Day of the Challenge

2011-01-31T13:49:00.000-08:00

Today I finished my month of cleaning. My freezers and storage area are finished. Whew! I am so happy with the results. But I'm also glad to focus on other things now.

I do this type of cleaning every January. Then I have the rest of the year to enjoy and maintain it. In Spring I will clean my windows, dust or clean my blinds, store all our winter clothing and play. My walls, mop boards and doors get dirty year round so I try to keep on those at least monthly with a good wipe down.

Thank you for doing this with me. I promised a prize for the winner of this challenge. There is one. So on Sunday I will announce our "Queen Clean". Guess you'd better come to Relief Society to find out if it's you!:) Cassie

2011-01-30T12:50:00.000-08:00

Here is what is happening this week: Jan 31st-Feb 3rd

Tuesday and Wednesday: Come to the church @ 9:30 AM. This is a fun time to get together and workout. All different levels are there. Kids are welcome to run around and burn some calories too.

Tuesday 9 til 12: Scrapbooking and crafting at Alicen Allreds. Bring your projects and we will work on them together. Kids are welcome.

Wednesday (Feb 3rd) Cooking in the Kitchen @ 7:30 PM @ the church. Come and learn some new super bowl appetizers. Jill Cooper will be sharing some great ideas. Come out and sample all of these yummy things or just come and visit. It should be lots of fun!

Invite your neighbors. Tell them to check out the blog.

Basement Finished

2011-01-29T19:41:00.001-08:00

Well, sisters, I'm happy to post I have one more day on this challenge. If I finish what I set out to do, I will have my freezers and food storage room to do Monday. It's surprising to me how much stuff a family can gather. It's nice to have this area tidied. Good night! Cassie P.S. See you tomorrow! How's your visiting teaching this month?:)

Couldn't Get to it Tonight

2011-01-28T20:05:00.000-08:00

I'm potty training officially as of this afternoon. Didn't get to my cleaning today. I promise tomorrow to finish up my basement. I'll do a double one and post it. Monday, the last day of the challenge, I'd like to clean my freezers and storage area. Then I will have completed all the areas I wanted to do this month. Wish me luck! Thank you for putting up with me this month. I hope you all that were involved feel you got some motivation out of this. Cassie

I'm getting quite excited

2011-01-27T19:45:00.001-08:00

-to finish this cleaning challenge! I'm getting a little burned out. But I'm committed to finish. Today I worked in my basement. I really didn't have much energy or enthusiasm for it, but I did spend a little time cleaning up our ping pong table. Wow, anyone up for pin pong? I didn't get to the kid's area like I'd planned. Tomorrow's another day. Good night! Cassie

Gift Wrap Area

2011-01-26T18:16:00.000-08:00

Well, this is how I organize my gift wrap area. I got these organizers for super cheap ($10 each). I put them in my basement. I knew I could use them for some sort of organizing. They've worked well for gift wrap and gifts. I like having all my gifts out so I know if I have something on hand for upcoming birthdays, Christmas,etc. They're not great quality, but until we finish our basement they'll come in handy. Tomorrow I'm going to clean up two more areas of my basement. I hope I can finish all I wanted to by Monday!

Check out this blogger's ideas for organizing a gift wrap area. I think she has some good ideas. I may like to try something like this once we finish our basement. Cassie

http://endlesscrafting.blogspot.com/2011/01/gift-wrap-organizationday-18.html

Kid's Clothing, Closets & Drawers

2011-01-25T16:56:00.000-08:00

As you can see, I've been busy. But, so happy it's done! I went through my girl's closets and drawers. Then I labeled 10 boxes with sizes ranging from newborn to 5t. The clothes were then organized into the boxes. The rest of the week will be spent in my basement. Hope I can get everything finished by the 31st. I still haven't cleaned up my gift wrapping area from Christmas. I think that's where I'll be cleaning tomorrow. Cassie

Bathroom Cabinets Cleaned

2011-01-24T19:35:00.000-08:00

Well, the bathrooms are my least favorite rooms to clean. Thus, my bathroom is the last room in my house to ever get a cleaning. Today I cleaned it and cleaned all the cabinets out. The rest of our bathrooms have clean cabinets now, too. Hallelujah! Tomorrow I'm going to start in the basement. Specifically, I want to organize my girls clothing. The clothing they've outgrown and the clothing I'm saving for when they're bigger. If I get ambitious I may also organize their bedroom drawers. Cassie

Carpet Cleaning

2011-01-23T13:21:00.001-08:00

Well, yesterday for my cleaning I cleaned my carpets. But I'm not getting it posted until today. Yesterday was quite a busy one. My only advice would be that I have learned what works best for me by trial and error, and based it on my carpets and type of cleaner. But something different may work for you. I found this great website for carpet cleaning tips that may help you as you clean yours.

http://www.carpet-cleaning-tips.com/

Tomorrow I will do bathroom cabinets. Cassie

If All Else Fails, Read the Label

2011-01-23T12:57:00.000-08:00

Hi Sisters,

Okay, so my ignorance of blogs is showing: I just figured out how to give a blog post a label!

With that newly acquired knowledge, I have added all of the past Sister Spotlight posts to the Sister Spotlights label. If you have missed any spotlights because they have been lost among the other posts, click on the label at the right. Happy reading!

Sister Lori Smith

Sister Spotlight - Amberly McQuiston

2011-01-23T12:10:00.000-08:00

Today in Relief Society we spotlighted Amberly McQuiston.

Amberly's favorite color is purple because she thinks it's pretty. In her free time Amberly likes to spend time with her kids, read, shop, cake decorate, and hang out with her husband.

Her favorite pig-out foods are chocolate, brownies, doughnuts Raisinettes, cookies: basically anything sweet!

One quality she likes about herself is that she is a people person. Something coold that not many people know about Amberly is that she likes watching Ultimate Fighting Campionships. Also, she has a new interest in shooting a bow and arrow.

Her favorite hymn is No. 136, "I Know That My Redeemer Lives," because it testifies of Jesus Christ. Amberly says, "I know that Jesus lives, and I love him dearly for what He did for me."

Thank you for sharing, Amberly!

Sister Spotlight - Colleen Fleming

2011-01-23T12:04:00.000-08:00

Last Sunday we spotlighted Colleen Fleming in Relief Society.

Colleen's favorite colors are cheerful colors because they make her happy. In her free time Colleen likes to spend time with her family and friends, and care for her yard. Her favorite pig-out foods are anything in chocolate, or a sweet.

One quality that she likes about herself is she cares about others. Something cool that not many people know about Colleen is that she likes to play volleyball and baseball.

Her favorite hymn is a Primary song, "If the Savior Stood Beside Me," because the Spirit is so strong when you sing it.

Thanks for sharing, Colleen!

Couch Cleaning

2011-01-21T11:59:00.001-08:00

Well, they're clean. My mother-in-law has taught me alot about couch cleaning. Here are some things I have learned from her about it.

Check for cleaning instructions on the tags before doing anything. If you know what the fiber content of the material is then figure out if it is washable or not.

I toss my slipcovers in the wash and set on cold/cold and I use woolite. I let the cycle run completely through, to get all the soap out of it (soap residue will attract dirt like glue and you will have a very nasty feeling couch) then set the cycle back to rinse and add softener. Only use the delicate setting especially if you have piping around the edges of your cushions.

Once the covers are washed put them back on your couch cushions to dry.

I would clean the rest of the sofa with a steam cleaner and some upholstery cleaner.

Be sure to vacuum your sofa while the slipcovers are still on, to get most of the dust and dirt out of the covers or you may create a mud bath in your washer. You may also want to put the slipcovers through the wash cycle twice all the way through, the first time with woolite and the second without anything but the softener in the rinse cycle, just to be sure you get all the soap out.

If the fabric on your couch is a patterned print then use Colorcatchers, they are in the laundry aisle of every grocery store and they prevent colors from bleeding or running.

Default, if you aren't sure and don't want to take a chance then just vacuum the covers well and send them to a dry cleaner.

Tomorrow, I'm either cleaning carpets or bathroom cabinets. Depends on how flexible my girls are about the carpet cleaner running. Cassie

Laugh or Cry?

2011-01-21T08:03:00.000-08:00

Okay.

So there you are walking through the mall.

You're texting your friend

about lunch.

Or whatever.

And suddenly you are face down in a water fountain.

Meanwhile, someone is putting the footage on the internet.

Do you:

A. Get out of the water and head straight for you car while giggling

to yourself.

B. Jump out and run crying to your car in humiliation.

C. You do "B" but then you get on national television and tell the world

who you are.

I honestly couldn't stop laughing. I'm still giggling.

Although I felt for her too. I felt sad that she was so embarrassed

but had to ask myself,

What would I do?

Well first of all I'd wonder if I had totally messed up my phone.

Then I would wonder why I was being so dumb

and not paying any attention to where I was going.

I would then start laughing myself into

a snort fest hoping

that I didn't need to ever go back to that mall.

Ever.

So, What would you do?

Is this a great lesson in humility or what?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTmSIFkPtYI

Either way I hope this brings a smile to your face

and is a reminder to get off our phones and

pay attention!

Kitchen Cupboards Finished

2011-01-20T08:11:00.002-08:00

I can't believe we're 2/3rds completed with this cleaning challenge. I finally finished my kitchen cupboards. They have been so easy for me to put off. But no more! Posting it on the blog has kept me focused. Tomorrow I will deep clean my couches. Yikes! Cassie

January Visiting Teaching Reporting

2011-01-20T08:11:00.001-08:00

Hello Sisters,

This is just a quick reminder to please call your supervisor and let her know that you have completed your visiting teaching for the month of January. It is a great help for you to call rather than waiting for your supervisor to call you. She has many Visiting Teaching companionships that she is responsible for, so the more of you that give her a call the quicker her job is. If you don't remember who your supervisor is you can always contact me and I can give you that information.

Please take the time and report any changes in your sisters contact information (i.e. new phone, e-mail address, etc.) or any items that we as a Relief Society could help them with.

Thank you so much for your help. We see great things accomplished in our ward through Visiting Teaching and we are grateful that you are part of that work. Here's hoping your New Year is starting off with a bang.

Carry McKeachnie

Visiting Teaching Coordinator/Leader

Cleaning Challenge

2011-01-19T15:05:00.000-08:00

Alright, I finally finished another third of my kitchen cabinets. Tomorrow I should finish them up. Hope you're all doing well. We're finally feeling better.

2011-01-18T20:58:00.000-08:00

This is a reminder to those that are doing the craft for this month. We will be meeting Thursday at 7 pm at the church. It was the card holder and/or cards. Please bring your money if you have not paid. All supplies will be furnished, however if you would like to bring your own scissors or adhesive, it might speed up some of your time. If you have any questions, you can contact Rachel Perry. If you have any other projects that you would like to work on, please feel free to come.

You Inspired Me....

2011-01-18T18:21:00.000-08:00

Cassie,

I have been watching your house cleaning progress for the last couple of weeks. You are so awesome! It has been very inspirational. Well, (finally) today I put your inspiration to action. I need to clean out so many nooks and crannies in my house right now. I decided to tackle this black armoire that sits between my kitchen and living room. It is just kind of a catch-all for lots of different things....table linens to coloring books....to educational toys that I don't like my kids to have total access to. So I did it. I can't believe how easy it was. I can't believe that there really wasn't that much stuff in there. It just seemed like it because it was such a mess. Anyway...Here are some before and after pictures. I ended up with 2 empty drawers. yeah!

Thank you!
Trisha Nelson

Way to go, Trisha! I apologize to the rest of you sisters who have sent your photos to me by phone. I still can't get them to the computer. If you email then to me, I would be glad to put them on the blog.