tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55319469458849944812012-02-16T06:47:37.935-08:00Blog for the members of MOPS at Bethany Church in Sierra MadreBethany MOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16063875832372699165noreply@blogger.comBlogger61100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531946945884994481.post-91983729829214007852009-10-26T12:23:00.001-07:002009-10-26T12:31:19.506-07:00Well, we've have 3 meetings so far and I've loved every one. It's a small group so far but the discussions we've had have been great. I so appreciate all of the moms who have been supportive and encouraging as I've gone through the illness and death of my father. <div><br /></div><div>A summary of the meetings:</div><div>Week 1: Introduction. We talked about what MOPS is and what we wanted to get out of this year. We make scrapbooking pages -- which is fabulous because I never have time at home!</div><div><br /></div><div>Week 2: Gigi and Mike Kan on finances. Fantastic information on how to manage our money. Including emphasizing how important it is to be in discussion about $ with our spouses -- and that it's okay if there are disagreements.</div><div><br /></div><div>Week 3: The importance of self-care. Some really good suggestions on how to be intentional with our days.</div><div><br /></div><div>So... if you haven't made it to any meetings yet, that's okay! You're welcome to join anytime (contact us at mops@bethanymops.org). </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5531946945884994481-9198372982921400785?l=bethanymopsblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany MOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16063875832372699165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531946945884994481.post-57638021540777457812009-08-19T13:16:00.001-07:002009-08-19T13:17:35.119-07:00Registration is now open for Fall Semester 2009!<div>We have a great lineup of speakers planned with lots of fun and great activities.</div><div>Please email us for registration information (mops@bethanymops.org). </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5531946945884994481-5763802154077745781?l=bethanymopsblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany MOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16063875832372699165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531946945884994481.post-80356411101539080512009-02-20T11:48:00.000-08:002009-02-20T13:18:38.861-08:00Here's Pastor Phil's Cinnamon Roll recipe (they're delicious!).<div></div><div><br /></div><div>1 cup water</div><div>1 cup milk</div><div>1/2 cup (1 stick) butter</div><div><br /></div><div>Heat in microwave to very hot, but not boiling.</div><div>Add:<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>2 cups flour</div><div>3 packets rapid rise yeast</div><div>1/2 cup sugar</div><div>1 tsp salt</div><div><br /></div><div>Mix well.   Add:</div><div>1 egg</div><div><br /></div><div>Stir again.  Slowly add up to 3 1/2 cups more flour, until dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl.</div><div><br /></div><div>Kneed 3-4 minutes</div><div>Let sit 20 minutes</div><div><br /></div><div>Roll out dough and spread with 1/2 cup butter, sugar, and cinnamon (don't skimp on the cinnamon). </div><div>Optional additions: raisins and nuts</div><div><br /></div><div>Roll up, then slice into 1 1/2" slices.  Place on baking pan, side by side.  Let rise about 30 minutes.</div><div><br /></div><div>Bake at 350 deg. F till lightly golden grown and bounce bck in the middle.</div><div><br /></div><div>Let stand 10 minutes.</div><div><br /></div><div>Frosting:</div><div>2 cups powdered sugar</div><div>1/2 c butter</div><div>pinch salt</div><div>1 tsp vanilla</div><div>enough milk to form a thin frosting.</div><div><br /></div><div>Drizzle over cinnamon rolls.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5531946945884994481-8035641110153908051?l=bethanymopsblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany MOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16063875832372699165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531946945884994481.post-64085733611453786832009-02-11T16:02:00.000-08:002009-02-11T16:24:01.898-08:00Lisa Hall gave us so many great practical ideas for organizing our homes / lives.  Here are a few:<div><ul><li>Color code your kids</li><li>Put in one load of laundry every morning when you get up</li><li>Use a whiteboard to list family's daily activities</li><li>Tichler file: folder for each month + one for each day of one month (1-31).  Put invitations, schedules, school reminders, etc in the appropriate day or month.</li><li>Photos: have an extras box for each child full of their photos that you will not be using.  They can use these for school projects, etc.</li><li>Cat in the Hat: quick cleanup, getting everything back in order</li><li>Family project Saturdays</li><li>The "Power of Now"</li><li>Be intentional</li></ul>There were many others of course -- these were just some that stuck with me.  Share your favorite organizational tips!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5531946945884994481-6408573361145378683?l=bethanymopsblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany MOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16063875832372699165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531946945884994481.post-516624709872207152009-02-11T15:51:00.000-08:002009-02-11T22:08:54.165-08:00Here are some of the ideas we shared at our January 15, 2009 meeting:<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Adventures in.... the kitchen!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li>Cut paper towels (or waxed paper or parchment paper) to fit in the bottom of a cake pan.  Makes getting cake out of the pan easy!</li><li>A pinch of baking soda restores milk</li><li>Eggs save better in their carton than in the eggs holder in your fridge.</li><li>To test if an egg is good: Put it in a cup of water.  If it sinks to the bottom, it's good.  If it floats, it's too old.</li><li>Soak burnt pans overnight with a dryer sheet to make it easier to clean.</li><li>Measure shortening, butter, etc. in water.  For example, to measure 1/2 cup of butter, fill a measuring cup with 1/2 c water, then add enough butter so that the water line is at 1 cup.</li><li>Run your knife under hot water before cutting butter and your ice cream scoop before scooping.</li><li>Mayonnaise substitution: sour cream or cottage cheese (especially good when making tuna).</li><li>Egg replacement: 2T milk and 1/2 tsp baking powder</li><li>Need buttermilk?  Try adding some vinegar or lemon juice to regular milk.</li></ul>Share more ideas!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5531946945884994481-51662470987220715?l=bethanymopsblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany MOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16063875832372699165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5531946945884994481.post-37251229773507020432009-02-07T13:41:00.000-08:002009-02-11T15:51:13.516-08:00This is a blog for the moms at Bethany Church MOPS!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5531946945884994481-3725122977350702043?l=bethanymopsblog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Bethany MOPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16063875832372699165noreply@blogger.com0