Inspiration

Fruitful Life

"In the same way, let your light shine before men, 

that they may see your good deeds

and praise your Father in heaven."  (Matthew 5:16)

Prayer:

Lord, may my children's light shine before men, 

that people may see their good deeds and praise you, 

their Father in heaven.

MOPS Meeting

Our next MOPS meeting is tomorrow, February 18th, at the Bethel Church.

We will be having a "Birthday Party" learning different frosting techniques, painting/decorating a plate, and other fun ideas!!

Wear or bring an old shirt to use when painting your plate!!

Self-Balancing your Life Books

1. Absolutely Organized: A Mom's Guide to a No-Stress Schedule and Clutter-Free Home
    by Debbie Lillard

2. SHED Your Stuff, Change Your Life: A Four-Step Guide to Getting Unstuck
    by Julie Morgenstern

3. The Organized Life: Secrets of an Expert Organizer
    by Stephanie Denton

4.  The Art of Extreme Self-Care: Transform your Life One Month at at Time
    by Cheryl Richardson

MOPS Consignment Sale

The 5th Annual MOPS Consignment Sale is coming soon!


Now is the time...clean out those closets, clear out the garage, and put a little extra cash in your pockets!!


We are now accepting consignors for the Consignment Sale, which will be held on Saturday April 9th, 2011.

What you can bring:  Almost anything kid related -- clothes, toys, bedding, furniture, sports equipment, books, games, etc...

Why Consign?   As a consignor, all you have to do is price your items and bring them to the Bethel Church. MOPS will take care of the rest! We do the advertising, setting up, running the sale, and cleaning up. And best of all, you get to keep 70% of the profit!!  Also, this sale is well established and gets more business than a garage sale would.

To sign up:  Contact to sign up and you will receive a consignor number and information on how to tag your items. You must have a number to consign! This is how we know how much to pay you when the sale is done.

Bath Salts

INGREDIENTS:

12 tall jelly (12-ounce) canning jars with lids and rings
2 bags of Epsom Salts, 4 lbs. each (approximately 16 cups)
4 lb kosher salt (approximately 6 cups is needed, buy two boxes and cook with the rest)
1/2 teaspoon glycerin, divided
16 drops eucalyptus peppermint essential oil
15 drops red colorant

DIRECTIONS:

Empty one bag of Epsom Salts into a large mising bowl.  Add 3 cups of kosher salt.  Stir well.  Stir in 1/4 teaspoon glycerin and eight drops of eucalyptus essential oil.  Mix well.

In second large mixing bowl, empty one bag of Epsom Salts, and add 3 cups of kosher salt.  Stir well.

Add 1/4 teaspoon glycerin, eight drops of eucalyptus essential oil, and red colorant.  Stir until completely blended.  Color should be even.

Using a 1/2 cup measuring cup and fill canning jars at an angle, layer salts in jars, alternating white and colored mixtures.

Cappuccino Mix Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup instant coffee creamer
1 cup instant Nestle's Quik
2/3 cup instant coffee crystals
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
12 cinnamon sticks (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1.  Combine all ingredients except cinnamon sticks and mix well.  Pour into a quart jar.  Insert cinnamon sticks, allowing the top to stick up through the mix.

2.  "Mix for Instant Cappuccino Recipe"
To prepare one serving, add 3 tablespoons mix to 6 ounces of hot water, stir well.  If desired, add whipped cream and a cinnamon stick.

Hot Cocoa Mix in a Jar

INGREDIENTS:

6 1/2 Cups Powdered Milk
1 (5 ounce) package non-instant chocolate pudding mix
1 Cup Powdered Chocolate Drink Mix
1/2 Cup Powdered Non-dairy creamer
1/2 Cup Confectioner's Sugar
1/2 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large bowl, combine powdered milk, chocolate pudding mix, chocolate drink mix, creamer, confectioner's sugar, and cocoa.  Divide the mixture between two 1 quart jars.  Seal, and decorate as desired.  These can be stored in a dry area for up to 3 months.

2.  Attach a tag with the following directions:  Hot Cocoa:  Dissolve 1/3 cup cocoa mix in 1 cup boiling water.