Love Buckets!

Last week I went to Marie's and made a "love bucket". I can't remember what Marie called them, but this is what they are now! :) I decided each member of my family needed one of these! I've had fun making these. The kids were able to help with the handles. For FHE we introduced our Valentines theme. All week will write our "love notes" and put them in each others "love buckets"! Thanks for the great idea Marie!!! It is the start of a great tradition!

Death by Chocolate

Julie's Confession

Is it bad that I had chocolate cake for breakfast this morning? Perhaps it wouldn't be terrible, had I not eaten a huge piece last night, too! We had a fun group meet at Martha's last night! We were missing many more sisters, though!

Shared were some great treats, great laughter, and great recipes!

The desserts were fun, easy and super yummy!

These were super cute! They would make any occassion feel fun and festive.

You can see my spoils. The cake is being nibbled on as I type. The turtles are intended for the hubby...we'll see if they last that long!

RS Scrapbook night Finish Project night

Just to let everyone know the First tuesday of the Month is Next week.February 2nd Can you beleive that where Did January go!.
So it is the RS scrapbook night finish project night at my Home .In Northumberland . which is central to you all. Email me at scraps4u@verizon.net for directions
Please come and join us. Rsvp if you are attending.

The class this month is the decorated paint can More Details on my blog . Cost is $7 But includes everything, Paper, ribbon, embellishments and of course the can.
Please RSVP so I have enough cans. also let me know if you would like alternate colors. I have a ton of paper card stock so that is not a problem. but I would like to have some things cut and ready for you.
Class times are 10am- 12pm and 7pm 
Although you are welcome to come anytime during the day. I do have toys and videos for the kids . But I know sometimes it's just nice to come on your own.

You are also welcome to come along and just work on your own projects. I have tons of tools, idea books etc you can use and also a lot of supplies you can use for free. or just come to chat and be social.
So come and have a fun night out

A few tips for our fellow "losers"

In case anyone out there involved in our "Biggest Loser" quest is in need of a few tips, here are some suggestions from Team 2:

Fiber! Eat your whole grains to lose weight. Also, I literally gag on water. Can't stand the flavor at all. So I drink watered down Crystal Light (walmart brand). I can drink that all day long!
-Heidi

I love the Wii and you guys encouraging me.
-Cheyenne

My advice, for what it's worth, is that I've found I'm more successful if I get up at 6am. I can exercise for 30-45 minutes, shower, and read my scriptures before my kids wake up. And then I usually have a much better day. It only happens a couple of times a week but when I do it, I'm always happy.
-Tina

I read this in SHAPE magazine this month and it really made sense to me:
When setting weight loss/ healthy lifestyle goals, try to focus on the positive- instead of saying "I'm not allowed to eat (fill in blank)" focus more on "I'm going to add more veggies and whole grains". Make it easier on yourself and take baby steps, instead of "I'm going to lose 10 lbs this month" try to aim for "I'll trim 100 to 200 calories from each meal". Celebrate the little achievements you make and don't be afraid to let yourself still indulge once in a while!
-Carolee

I must admit that most of my points come from drinking water. I like to have a 32 oz cup or water bottle around all day that way I can drink more often without thinking I need to drink an entire cup at a time. It also makes it a lot easier to count how much water I'm drinking each day.
I know drinking just water can get boring especially if you're drinking large quantities of it... Here are several suggestions to make drinking water less boring:

• -add lemon juice or sliced lemon to it
• -add a slice or two for fresh orange or lime
• -drink it warm when you are cold
• -make it into herbal tea (I love the different flavors available)
  

-Nancy

Another thing I am really focusing on (and not to sound cheesy) is to include the Lord in all this. I really think that he cares about my health. I think that over indulgence with anything can lead to problems. I try to start my day asking for His help with discipline and control. I've never really done this before, when trying to make healthy changes.

-Julie

Visiting Teaching Blog

Thought you guys might enjoy this blog about Visiting Teaching.

I keep seeing their button everywhere!

http://visitingteaching.net/blog/

Relief Aid for Haitian People

Church Sends Additional Aid to Haiti Earthquake

SALT LAKE CITY 13 January 2010 In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is mobilizing resources to address the most pressing needs of the people in the Caribbean nation. Images of collapsed buildings and devastated families tell the story of the widespread destruction.

Two planes, one departing from Denver as early as Thursday and another leaving from Miami later this week will each include over 80,000 pounds of food and emergency resources such as tents, tarps, water filtration bottles and medical supplies donated by the Church. Transportation is being provided by Airline Ambassadors and Food for the Poor will aid with distribution in Haiti.

“We are constantly assessing needs to determine how our resources can directly help the people of Haiti,” said Nate Leishman, manager of the Church’s humanitarian emergency response efforts. “We are fully committed to this ongoing process and doing our best to help wherever we can.”

These new shipments are in addition to emergency supplies being sent by truck from the Dominican Republic including personal hygiene kits and supplies for newborns announced early Wednesday by the Church.

“We express our sympathy and prayers on behalf of the citizens of Haiti following the recent devastating earthquake,” said Kim Farah, Church spokesperson.

All Latter-day Saint missionaries serving in the country are safe, and Church leaders continue efforts to account for Church members in the area.

Donations for relief efforts can be made at http://give.lds.org/emergencyresponse.

Grateful For family. Come Share and Record your memories

Columbia South Carolina Temple

I have really decided to focus on getting my Family Pictures Albums  up to date this year. One page at a time. I know scrapbooking isn't for everyone. But It is still important to record those special events /Photos in some way. Even if it is just writing on the back of the photo names and dates, and storing them all in one safe place/ box.  There is nothing sadder to see boxes of photos discarded in antique and thrift stores with no conections those are somebodys ancestors. I know I would love to have pictures and memories of my ancestors, loved ones

 Well do you know that you will be someones ancestors at some time?. So even if you store Your pictures digitally on your computer, Make sure you back them up, Print them out, record events Dates etc. While you remember.Remember Computers can crash too then there goes your precious pictures too.So sometimes they can just be a digital shoebox with tons of pictures but no details.

So any body who would like to join me in this quest is always welcome to come over and scrapbook ,Those who Know me, know I have a studio in My basement with plenty of room, tools, supplies, ideas you can use free of charge . So  Or just come and sort pictures and journal, Put them in albumsof any kind ( acid free of course). Scrapbooking  and album making is How you want it to be.I am not affiliated with any company just love to share ideas .And I know I want my family to have memories for years to come.

So with that in Mind this is when My home and I are avalaible to you.

Every Tuesday 10- 2 pm and Tuesday nights 7-10

 Every other Monday 10-2 2nd and 4th weeks

The first Tuesday night of the month is the official RS scrapbook finish project night

( you do not have to have one crafty bone in your body to join us LOL)

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But give me a call I am also really flexible. as I am home a lot.( especially when its cold outside LOL)so if other days are good for you please call.

Children are welcome during the day I have movies toys etc. But feel free to come alone too. I know sometimes it's hard to get much done with little ones around.

I know In these economic times It's hard to spend money on Hobbies. thats why I am teaching for free .and I have enough supplies to make about 100 scrapbooks so I have a whole lot of free paper ,embellishments you can choose from. If you have any craft or page idea you would like to learn let me know. I would love to teach you.

On the first tuesday of the month I will have a mini class If you are interested there will be small fee involved for this ,Just because I will need to purchase supplies But most classes will be $5- $10 ,or sometimes it will just be a supply list to bring if you have supplies of your own too.Please email me if you are interested  they will be fun projects, some layouts, gifts , seasonal projects etc.

The february class will be  a decorated paint can, for valentines, a gift, storage, birthday what ever you want it to be. Details are on My Blog or email me. I can also give you a supply list for you to bring your own supplies.

There will be a daytime class and a Night time class.but you are still welcome to come along and do your own thing instead of the class. Just know I won't be able to help you as much during the class hour.

Anyway Hope I can inspire some of you to Record your Own family history and record those memories for your generation stories come, In any way shape or form.