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3/24/09 Websites with homemade cleaner recipes & ideas: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/8088/clngrn.html http://www.easy-homemade-recipes.com/cleaning-recipes.html http://www.dotcomwomen.com/home/allpurpose-cleaner.shtml http://www.care2.com/greenliving/make-your-own-non-toxic-cleaning-kit.html#ecipegoldmine.com/house/house.html http://organizedhome.com/pantry-recipes-homemade-cleaning-products?page=2 http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/cleaning/all-natural-cleaning-solutions-00000000011547/index.html The one that we did at MOPS: All-Purpose Liquid Cleaner 1 teaspoon Borax 2 Tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice ˝ teaspoon washing soda or baking soda ˝ teaspoon vegetable based detergent (Castile Soap) 2 cups very hot water Combine in a plastic spray bottle 3/24/09 Photo Books Link to the photo books that was talked about at the MOPS meeting: http://www.kodakgallery.com/Pocket_Photo_Books.jsp?cm_mmc=email-_-crm_20090319_tos_compliant_under2GB-_-core-_-button_1&sourceid=912127311103&offer=POCKET09 Other links of different companies that offere similar products: www.shutterfly.com www.snapfish.com www.winkflash.com www.ritzpix.com www.creativememories.com (may need to purchase something from them) There are discounts and specials at various times, and if you sign up at the website, you may receive an email when there is a special. Many sites offer free prints for new customers, too. Enjoy! As of 3/28/09 **SALE**on Ritxpix Photo Books (check dates). The web site is www.ritxpix.com. Click the key on the bottom of the screen that says "cumtomize" if you really want to get into changing it all. You can have it shipped to your home or store pick-up. 3/10/09 Sand Castle Brownie Mix - Canning Jar Gift (Ingredients Needed For Canning Jar) 1/3 Cup Chopped Nuts 1/2 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips 1/3 Cup Flaked Coconut 2/3 Cup Brown Sugar 3/4 Cup Sugar 1/3 Cup Baking Cocoa 1 1/2 Cups Flour **Canning Jar: In a 1-quart glass canning jar, layer the first seven dry ingredients in the order listed, packing well between each layer by pounding down with a meat tenderizer. Cover and store in a cool dry place up to 6 months. Decorate with a piece of material between the lid and the ring. ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS Write the following ingredients and directions on a paper that can be attached to the outside of the canning jar. 2 Eggs 2/3 Cup Vegetable Oil 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract To Prepare Sand Castle Brownies: In a bowl, combine eggs, oil, vanilla and brownie mix; mix well. Spread into greased 8" square baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. 3/10/09 Topic "The Ride to Recovery" Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery: Website and further information; http://www.ccar.us/. 01/13/09 Book title from Judy's Mentor Mom Moment: "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson & Richard Glaubman.
01/13/09 Fleece Hat & Scarf Directions: Hat: For a child cut a rectangle 19" (stretch side) wide x 14" high. For an adult cut a rectangle 23" (stretch side) wide x 17" high. Fold in half then sew up side opposite fold, stop sewing in order to leave a 5" distance to top in order to cut fringe. Place masking tape across onto hat 5" from top and then cut 1/2" strips up to (not through) the tape & sew line. Remove tape & tie strips together with a 1/2" wide strip of fleece in order to make the "pompom". Roll or fold up bottom of hat opposite the fringe. Scarf: Cut a 7" strip of fleece from finished edge to finished edge. Fold scarf in half and on the open edge side, place masking tape across 7" from the end and cut 1/2" strips up to (not through) the tape, cut through both ends at the same time. Remove tape when finished.
Frosty the Doorstop Craft Materials: * Keyhole-shaped paver (available at many home improvement stores) * Paintbrush * Whet and black acrylic paint * Orange modeling clay * Superglue * Fleece * Pipe cleaner * Two 1 1/2" pom-poms * Rubber band * Felt Time needed: Afternoon or evening. 1) Rinse off the paver to remove any loose bits of dirt or cement. Paint it white and let it dry. If needed, apply a second coat and let it dry completely. 2) Lay the paver flat and paint on the eyes, mouth, and buttons. Let the face dry,then mold a clay nose and affix it with superglue. 3) Cut a fleece scarf (ours measured 1" x 22") and tie it in place. For the earmuffs, bend a 5" piece of pipe cleaner into an arc. Superglue the ends to either side of the head and the pom-poms over the ends, then wrap the rubber band around the snowman's head to hold the earmuffs in place until the glue dries. 4) To protect indoor floors, superglue a small piece of felt to the base of the snowman.
1/4/09 Does anyone have thrifty birthday party ideas to help us save money?Please email Stacey below with your cost-effective ways to put on a birthday party. I'll post them online for all to benefit from.Make your own pinyata What you'll need: Double wide cereal box (from a wholesale store) Different color tissue paper (that I use to gift wrap with), cut into 2"x2" squares (colors to follow the party theme) 4-5 glue sticks 1 Paper plate with the theme picture on it (cut out the picture from the plate and paste on the outside of the box) 1) Undo the box by breaking it apart at all seams in order to make the box flat (this is to make the box weaker in order to break it apart.) Then paste the box back together with elmars glue or scotch tape (in order to keep the box in tact, but not strong enough to withstand the hitting) around and on the top side of the box (keep the bottom open in order to fill). 2) In order to hang your pinyata from something, punch two holds into the top of the box and sting through a piece of ribbon or string and tie. 3) Paste the cut-out picture (from theme plate) onto the box in the center. 4) Crinkle a 2"x2" paper around the tip of your index finger, dab the fold of the paper on your finger onto the glue stick to grab a glob of glue and then stick to the box, start by going around the cut-out picture, continue with whatever color pattern that suits you or your child until the box is covered. 5) Fill pinyata with goodies (besides candy I put in the items I use for their party favors such as stickers, bubbles, balls, erasers, etc). 6) Paste the box closed and make sure to carry with caution until you are ready to use it.
11/24/08 Thanksgiving Recipe Exchange Email me your favorite recipes the week of Thanksgiving and I'll post for all MOPS mom's to use. Happy Thanksgiving!! Creamy Pearl Onions From the Simpson Family 24+ small white onions (jar or frozen) Cream sauce: Melt 4 Tbsp of butter in a medium sauce pan. Add 2 Tbsp flour; Mix until thick. Gradually add 1 cup of half and half, stirring often. Cook & stir over med-low heat until bubbly. Add some chicken broth (mix chicken base with water according to the amount listed on base container) to thin to desired consistency. Salt & pepper to taste. Add the onions & transfer to a baking dish to serve or ready to reheat in microwave or oven. Two recipes that you prepare before Thanksgving Day Streuseled Sweet Potato Casserole From the Johnson Family. Assemble the potato mixture and sprinkle with the streusel, then freeze the casserole up to 2 weeks ahead of Thanksgiving. Thaw in refrigerator and bake as directed. Or cook just the potatoes a day ahead, mash and refrigerate and proceed with the recipe as directed (starting with the addition of half-and-half) the day you're serving the dish. Add 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper if you want to add a bit of heat to this sweet dish. 14 cups (1-inch) cubed peeled sweet potato (about 5 pounds). 1/2 cup half-and-half. 1/2 cup maple syrup. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 3/4 teaspoon salt. 1 large egg, lightly beaten. Cooking spray. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup packed brown sugar. 1/4 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces. 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Preheat oven to 375°. Place potato in a Dutch oven, and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 12 minutes or until tender. Drain. Combine the half-and-half and next 4 ingredients (half-and-half through egg) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add potato to egg mixture; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Spoon potato mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine flour and sugar in a food processor; pulse to combine. Add chilled butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in pecans; sprinkle over potato mixture. Cover and bake at 375° for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 25 minutes or until the topping is browned and the potatoes are thoroughly heated. Yield: 18 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup). Green Beans with Caramelized Onions From the Johnson Family Prepare the onions up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate. Add them to the green beans in a last-minute sauté just before serving. The onions are thawed to reduce the liquid that can splatter in the hot pan. 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided. 2 (16-ounce) packages frozen pearl onions, thawed. 1 tablespoon sugar. 1 teaspoon salt, divided. 2 pounds green beans, trimmed. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pat onions dry with paper towels; add to pan. Increase heat to medium-high; sauté onions 5 minutes. Add sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt; sauté 15 minutes or until onions are tender and golden brown. Spoon into a bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add beans; sauté 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated. Yield: 10 servings (serving size: 1 cup). 10/28/08 Knotty and Nice Bags - From the October 28th Meeting Bangle Bag 22-Inch Silk Scarf 2 Bangles 1) Lay the scarf face up. Slip two adjacent corners through a bangle from the front, and pull the ends out to opposite sides (do not allow the bangle to flip). 2) Wrap the corners around to the front of the bangle, and tie the corners in a square knot (right over left, then left over right). 3) Repeat steps 1 and 2 with the other side of the scarf and a second bangle. Tuck billows inward, and pull on the scarf to "inflate" it. Knotted Bag 32-Inch Square Silk Scarf or 45-Inch-Square Tablecloth 1) Lay the scarf face down. Pull one of the corners through one hand to create a tail about one-third the length of the side; tie a knot. 2) Repeat the same tail-knotting on the scarf's other three corners. 3) For handles, tie the upper two tails together in a square knot (right over left, then left over right; repeat with the lower two tails.