Monday, November 5, 2012

Gifts from the Kitchen

Oh...you'll hear all about this.  I've made a video and everything.  Good stuff...maybe I'll even post it here after our meeting this week. The suspense is too much to bear, isn't it?


"What is this Gifts from the Kitchen I keep hearing about?"  An understandable question from anyone who has not attended this event. Please be patient with me as I forget that there are those who have not attended GFTK and I just assume it's self-explanatory.  It's not...because I remember MY first year in MOPS and I thought...another acronym "GFTK"..what does it mean?  Let me lay it all out for you so you can be completely prepared for the super fun night!

Laura Spiller, our amazing Creative Activities Team leader is most likely knee deepin craft paper, ribbons, scissors, mason jars, boxes and bows...and that's just the beginning.  Wait until after she goes food shopping- the poor thing will have couches made from bags of flour and sugar, and all the other tasty ingredients that will be put to good use the night of Gifts from the Kitchen.  So, next time you see her- thank her- she's working hard to make sure this night is a blast for you and your friends!

So what is it? I know...I haven't answered it yet.  Gifts. From. The.Kitchen. Say it again, slower.  Get it?  Ladies (MOPS moms, non-MOPS moms, not-moms-at-all ladies) all file into the lovely room inside the same building as the Gym on COS' campus.  Once there, you will see five distinctive assembly lines.  Each line is a different mix to put together to make a lovely gift for someone.  (or for yourself...I've done that...Idon't know many people.)  The ingredients are are lined up and labeled soall you have to do is pour the correct amount (this is important, because inevitably someone will be baking or cooking with this mix...so do them a favorand properly measure) into the provided container.  At the end of the line there are beautiful gift packaging supplies including curled ribbon, tags,recipe cards, and the like.  Viola!  A perfect gift -- from the kitchen-- to give to someone you love, or like- maybe not like at all, but you have to give them a gift.  It happens. 

Want to hear more? (Yes. You do.) You don't have to start at the first table. You could start at the third table if you'd like and then go back to the first table.  Suffice to say, you do need to get to all five tables to complete your gift set of five gifts.  Other interesting facts about the night:It's a social night, a "LNO" Ladies Night Out, so to say!  You could come and go through the lines with your friends, or try talking tosomeone who you don't well know.  Exciting things, ladies, exciting things!  There will be light refreshments served for you to enjoy so don't feel you have to make your gifts and jet.  Come, enjoy the night with your favorite ladies!  

I may have missed something; my attention span is just about up.  I'd love to answer any questions you may have, so just send MOPS an email, mainlinemops@gmail.com, or get in touch with our FB page, or Laura Spiller, or any of our Leadership Team.  We'll do our best to answer your questions.  Until then...go register for this fun night!

Monday, October 15, 2012

Kids Kreations

UPDATE: We'll be handing out Kids Kreations at our December 20th meeting.  If you need to make different arrangements to pick up your items, please email Leah Raup.

The Ins and Outs of our meeting on October 18th:

This coming meeting we will hold our fundraiser, Kids Kreations.  Kids Kreations specializes in transforming your child's original artwork into personalized gifts or keepsakes that your family (or very special friends) will treasure for a lifetime!

How it works:

Bring your child/ren with you to the room where MOPS meets at 9:15am.  (Yes, 9:15am)  Tables with paint, brushes, markers, and paper will be set up for your child to work during their time creating their artwork.  Before painting, it would be beneficial to you to have an idea of what your child would like to do, or what you'd like your child to create.  Below is a list of websites with finger print artwork ideas, as well as the Kids Kreations website to get some ideas.  Once you've established "the what" head over to the tables and first write your name on the back of paper (it's easier to do this before applying paint)!  

Once your child has completed their masterpiece, please hang the artwork with a clothespin onto the clothesline provided.  This way the artwork will dry completely before the end of our meeting (which is much appreciated to our Special Events Leader who will be putting all of your precious work into her car).  

We will let you know at what time your child can begin heading back to their MOPPETS room, but we'd like for all the children to be completed by no later than 10:40am.  After that time, you and your table will have free time to not only chat, but to choose your Kids Kreation product and get the order form, with check, over to Leah Raup (our Special Events Leader). 

What if my child doesn't attend MOPPETS?

No worries!  If you'd like for your child to participate, please bring in their completed artwork on Thursday morning.  The Kids Kreation website has the directions to follow when creating the artwork, ie which medium best works when creating a Kids Kreation. 


What if I do not want to purchase a Kids Kreation?

Please join us anyway!  Your child is welcome to color or paint with the rest of the children, and after the children return to their MOPPETS room, you'll enjoy uninterupted time with your favorite MOPS moms! (Maybe we're not there yet....maybe your not-so- favorite MOPS moms...) : ) 

Helpful Links:

Kids Kreations
DLTK Fingerprint Artwork
Fun Handprint Art
Pinterest (search for Fingerprint Art, or Hand print Art for Kids...it's Pinterest..something good will come up)

Things to remember:

1. Bring a check for payment (We need all orders on Thursday in order to ensure delivery in time for Christmas)

2. Messy kids? Messy mom?  Bring a smock or an old t-shirt!

3. Your child's artwork will not be perfect...get. over. it.  (I laugh that I type this.  But it's true- the cute little product you buy will look perfect because it's of your child's artwork...not because your child's artwork is perfect.)



Wednesday, October 3, 2012

A New Approach

So as I am sitting here, ready to update the blog, I'm thinking a new tab is needed.  It's not rocket science to think of such things, but hey- that's what you get at 8:41pm from a tired momma.  The new tab will be aptly named, "Meeting Recap" to summarize the happenings and discussions from the meetings throughout the year.  This main page (which you're reading right) now will most likely be used for special announcements or to tell you there are updates to the pages (tabs) on the blog.  Confusing?  Let me know...

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

All Children's Sale Donation Day

LOCATION CHANGE! 
**Tagging Day- Thursday September 27th, Bldg F301 9:30-11:30am** (Building F is the one with the Gym!)

What can you do?  Main Line MOPS is a seller at the Heritage All Children’s Sale (ACS) to act as a simple, but great fundraiser.  By donating toys, books, gently used fall/winter clothes you will help us fundraise more! 
On the date above, please bring in any donations- we will take care of storing and tagging them before the sale!

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

MOPS Kick-off Meeting

Thursday September 20th
9:15-11:30am


Not registered?  Email us at mainlinemops@gmail.com to let us know you'll be there so we can prepare to have plenty of MOPPET caregivers for everyone's children, and so we know to expect to see your smilin' face! 

Monday, May 14, 2012

Registration Information 2012/2013


TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE! 
*Helping Hands- You can register to be a Helping Hands at any time.  Helping Hands is  a $20 savings! If you register as a Helper, you will be asked to commit to one morning of childcare service for a Leadership Team meeting on a non-MOPS Thursday from 9:15-11:30am.


Take a look at these Exclusive MOPS Membership 2012-2013 Benefits include:
  • NEW! Exclusive coupon site with discount offers from your favorite mom sponsors — minimum $22 value
  • A fun MOPS reusable shopping bag, matching bookmark and magnet
  • MOMSense Magazine — receive first magazine now, plus a one-year subscription
  • Weekly inspirational Mom-E-Mail

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