Holiday Fun

Hi Ladies!

It's been a long time since an update...sorry! Here are some great photos from the Harvest Bread Co. outing. The kids look like they had a lot of fun! Below the photos is an announcement from one of our vendors from the Vendor Fair with some Christmas specials you might want to take advantage of. As always, it's great to see all of you at MOPS. Have a wonderful Christmas and we'll see you next year!

Love,

MOPS

One of our vendors, Build a Basket Creations, wanted to offer our moms a special sale for Christmas!

The "Holiday Basket" is the most popular of the season and is the perfect gift for just about anyone.

1. Grab-Bag

2.In-laws

3. Friends

4. Babysitter

5. Sister/daughter/mother

6. Co-worker/Boss

Also, ask about Teachers Gifts for UNDER $7 like hall passes, holiday mug basket, flowerpot basket and more!

The "Holiday Basket" is AFFORDABLE & ADORABLE! Includes a scarf, gloves, two holiday mugs, two flavors of gourmet hot cocoa, and the basket wrap and ribbon out the door....$22.00 (Add Gourmet Xmas cookies- $25.00) Seperate purchase of scarves- $11.00, Gloves-$8.00 *All baskets are tax-free* *Due to a high volume of orders, colors may be limited* Thank you, Build a Basket Creations buildabasketcreations@yahoo.com 630.660.2636

Don't forget to check out all of our moms in business links on this page!

Friday, October 24th Meeting

This week we learned about the FlyLady! We made Control Journals to help us through our busy lives. If you missed Friday's meeting and would like one, please let us know, we have materials for several more! Our Control Journals include our Morning and Evening Routines, Emergency Info, Babysitter Instructions, Menu Planning and Grocery Lists!

If you haven't signed up for the FlyLady's emails, go do it now! This week we're working on our Living Rooms and our mission for today is to go after clutter! For more on the Daily Mission, go to the FlyLady website!

We also talked about the Shiny Sink idea. There's a great video on the website that shows the power of the Shiny Sink. CLICK HERE to view it!

FlyLady system has a lot of information. Don't get overwhelmed! Just start with the BABYSTEPS. And don't forget your Pamper Missions!

Here are some photos from the latest MOPS outings..

Don't forget to check out our new section for Mom's In Business on the right side of the page. If you have a business and would like to link to your website here, please send an email to JoinMops@gmail.com with your information and we will add it!

Friday, October 10th Meeting

Hi Ladies!

Yesterday's meeting was so fun! We made thank you and thinking of you cards, we heard Pastor Dave speak about ministering to those in need, and we had a terrific breakfast! (As usual!) Check out the photos below and we'll see you again on October 24th!

See you next time!

Friday Sept. 26th Meeting

Hi Ladies!

Thanks for coming to today's meeting. Our childcare was really packed today and we are in desperate need of more helpers! Please call your mothers and mothers-in-law and find out if they'd be willing to volunteer! Even once a month would be helpful! We really need your help on this. If you know anyone, please have them contact Jacque (info in the directory) right away! Also, the Jugglers are in charge of breakfast at the October 10th meeting.

Today's topic was first aid and we made some adorable Booboo Bunnies!

The 3-year olds had a nice quiet moment around the table for snack time.

The nursery was so sweet! They were all listening to songs so nicely!

We had BABYMANIA today! Look at all our new little ones!

Thanks to Diane Paarlberg for the informational talk on first aid! Next time, we promise we'll get our discussion time in! In the beginning of the year we're still working out the kinks!

Breakfast was so good!

Pastor Howard stopped by to say hi! (And I couldn't let him get away with being the only one I haven't taken a photo of!)

All ready to go Mom!

We love MOPS!

Lake Katherine Outing

Hi Ladies!
If you missed our outing this week make sure to get to the next one! It was so much fun!

Here are the photos...

MOPS Kickoff!

Hi Ladies! Thank you for making our kickoff meeting such a success. In spite of the rain, we had such a terrific turnout. I know this year is going to be wonderful because of each and every one of you! We handed out new photo directories today and if you didn't get one, make sure you come to the next meeting on Sept. 26 to pick one up!

Today's craft was nametags!

Then we had some fun with finding out who is the perfect mom! Most of us got knocked out of the running with the first question, "who made all the beds this morning?" Dawn was the winner (she made the beds, did her dishes, made a hot breakfast and some other stuff none of the rest of us do! Yay Dawn! We'll be calling on you for help...)

What a great group of moms! We're so happy you've joined us. If you missed this meeting make sure you get to the next one. We have lots of new stuff for you this year like live music and terrific speakers! Next meeting is September 26th...See you there!!