Great Mom's Walk

We had our Great Mom's Walk on Saturday April 4th at Boise Towne Square Mall. The weather was COLD that morning so it was great to walk in the warm mall. Thanks so much to everyone who made it out!!! Here are some pictures from the morning.

Spa Day

Our meeting on April 3rd was "Spa Day." Instead of seating at our usual tables, we sat at different stations. It was a great opportunity to chat with some different moms in our group.

First (as usual) we ate our brunch and chatted. Then the fun began at our stations:

Arbonne-mini-facials/makeovers
Mary Kay-Hand, foot, and lip treatments
"DIY Manicure"/Survey
Make your own chocolate body butter/Vendor tables

Finally, we had two massage therapists and drew names for a free 10 minute massage.

Sami Weigle
www.lifestyletransformations.com
336-7292
870-3757
$5.00 off any massage if you mention this ad

Karen Seal
@ Total Heath Massage And Fitness
www.totalhealthmassage.com
office: 208-378-1517
cell: 208-899-3619

Steering Team 2009-2010

The 2009-2010 MOPS International Theme is: "Together on Planet Mom."

Do you love MOPS? Would you like to be more involved in our MOPS group? We are looking for people to join next year’s Steering Team. There are many positions on Steering Team and we are able to use everyone and anyone!!! We can always use more help in making our MOPS and MOPPETS even more successful!

We will have a short meeting on April 3rd (after our regular meeting) so you can ask questions and get more information.

If you have questions, please contact Lorie Atkins (lratkins@msn.com) or Angela Frazee (angelafrazee@cableone.net).

Spa Day-April 3rd

At our April 3rd meeting we'll be doing a SPA DAY with lots of fun and relaxation for the moms.

This year we will have a vendor area featuring Moms in our MOPS group who have home-based business. This is a great opportunity. If you are interested, please contact: Lorie Atkins (lratkins@msn.com) or Angela Frazee (angelafrazee@cableone.net) so we know how many vendors to prepare for.

Don't forget about the Great Mom's Walk on April 4th. See previous posts for more information!

Great Mom's Walk

Don't forget that our ONLY fundraiser for this year is the "Great Mom's Walk" on

Saturday April 4th, 2009
9:30am
Boise Towne Square Mall (Meet at the Borders/Cheesecake Factory Entrance)

What is the Great Mom’s Walk?
The Great Moms Walk is a fun event and an excellent opportunity to raise funds to support our group. 100% of collected donations are retained by our group!

Why are we doing the walk?
Our goal is to raise $5000 to help with the cost of MOPS. This includes both operating expenses and scholarships!

What do I need to do?
Ask your family/friends/neighbors for donations just for walking. We have donation forms available.

Come out to the Mall with your family and walk.

Send an email to friends/family about our online donation page at http://www.firstgiving.com/ccboisemops09

Here is an example email:

Hi,
For the past three years we have been part of Calvary Chapel Boise MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). I have made some great friends through this group.

This year we are doing a fundraiser called the Great Moms Walk. We will be walking on April 4th at Boise Town Square Mall with our families (babies, toddlers, strollers,and all).

We are asking for donations in any amount through http://www.firstgiving.com/ccboisemops09

We are raising funds to help with operating costs and for scholarships for our group.

Here's some more info about MOPS:
Being a mom of preschoolers can be a challenging time, in identity, marriage, finances and all other areas of life. Our MOPS group meets twice a month. We have a brunch, guest speaker, discussion time, craft, and most important: child care. We laugh, cry, and share about our struggles as a mom. It is also place where I can interact with other Christian moms.

You can learn more about MOPS at www.mops.org
Thanks for your support!

PS..here's the latest picture of the kids

Thrifty Mom Websites

In the current economy, we are all looking for good deals to make our dollar stretch further. Last week the Idahostatesman featured two local mom's blogs about saving money. The moms offer coupon ideas, free offers, and alert you to sales in our area.

Here's a link to the two blogs:

Krazy Coupon Lady link

A Thrifty Mom link

Two other blogs that offer great advice (including the best deals on diapers)

Babycheapskate link

Freebies 4 Mom link

Share in the comments if you know of any other websites with good deals for mom!!!

Cream Cheese Crescent Roll

At our last meeting Sarah Lathwood (thanks so much) made this wonderful recipe.

CREAM CHEESE CRESCENT ROLL
2 cans (8 oz. each) crescent rolls
2 pkgs. (8 oz. each) cream cheese
1 egg
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Cinnamon

Beat cream cheese, egg, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Grease a 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Unroll one can of the crescent rolls and place in bottom of pan -- pinch slits together.

Spread cream cheese mixture over layer of pastry dough -- smooth out evenly. Unroll remaining can of crescent rolls and place over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle top with cinnamon sugar and bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool. Slice into 2-inch squares and serve.

Check it after about 20 min. Depending on oven.

Mom's Night Out Cancelled

The Mom's Night Out for Tuesday February 17th has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule another date with City Lights later this Spring.

More Meal Deals

Barbie Armstrong (Moppets) created the bookmark for MOPS that lists meal deals for kids. This week on the Idaho Statesman, a mom posts even more deals (some only good this month).

Here's the link to the article.

One that was left out is Dickey's Bar-B-Que. They have a free kids meal on Sundays.

Feel free to comment if you know of any other meal deals out there!!!

February 6th Meeting

We had Dr. Grant from Avalon Dentistry talk about taking care of children's teeth. He shared some examples from work, answered questions, provided handouts, and gave everyone a toothbrush and toothpaste.

We play a Valentine's Day game with conversation hearts. Our craft was a Boo-Boo Bunny.

Our next meeting is Friday, February 27th.

February Events

Here's a listing of upcoming MOPS events this month:

February 6th MOPS at Calvary

February 17th (Tuesday) Mom's Night Out with City Lighs 6:30-8:30

February 20th(Friday) MOPS Playdate: Meet at Boise Friends Church Indoor Park (7751 Goddard Rd Boise, ID) 10am-12pm Cost is $1.25 per kid

February 27th MOPS at Calvary:Child Safety/DNA Testing

MOPS-January 23rd

At our January 23rd meeting we had Cheryl Haggard speak about "Why Men have Nipples". Her talk was about finding humor in life. Her website is Under the Hood Ministries

Our craft was decorating clipboards.

We hope to see you at our next meeting on February 6th.

Albertsons Preferred Card Fundraiser

As some of you know, we can earn some funding through theAlbertsons Community Partners Program. We need your help toearn these funds.Even if you have linked your Preferred Savings Card to ourMOPS organization in the past, you need to re-link your card number inorder for us to continue earning funds. Link (or re-link) yourAlbertsons Preferred Savings card to our MOPS organization now at:www.ALBERTSONSCP.COM All you need is your Preferred Savings Card Number and our Organization ID. It will only take a minute and you will help usgreatly.If you do not know your Preferred Savings Card Number, please call:(877) 932-7948.

Our Organization ID# is: 49000127039

You must re-link your card at the website above by February 28, 2009in order to keep earning funds for our organization. Please pass this notice around to your friends, relatives, co-workersand neighbors so they can link their cards for us as well.If you do not have a Preferred Savings card, you can get one at anyAlbertsons or online at Albertsons.com.Every time you shop at Albertsons and scan your linked PreferredSavings Card, we will earn back up to 4% of your shopping dollars! Thank you for your support!

2009 Spring Meetings and Speakers

Upcoming Topics


February 6th
OB/GYN Doctor "Question & Answer"

February 27th
Child Safety/DNA Testing

March 13th
Pastor Bob Caldwell "Who is this Jesus?"

April 3rd
"Spa Day"

April 17th
TBA

May 8th
Tea & Testimony

Welcome to MOPS Calvary Chapel Boise Blog

We've been trying to come up with a way to communicate with everyone, share ideas, share pictures, and share MOPS. So here it goes.

• We meet the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 9:30am to 11:30am (subject to change due to school holidays).
• We have brunch, a speaker, a craft, and "mommy time." We also have childcare for children 6 months to 5 years.