November 29, 2011

Reminder

Just a reminder that the deadline to RSVP for the cookie swap is in TWO days--DEC 1st. Please email me at jennifer dot childers at gmail dot com if you want to come. The cookie/brownie/goodie/candy/bar swap is Thurs DEC 8th at 12:30pm at my house.

Kids are welcome.

Jenny Ch.

November 28, 2011

Free washer Monday only

My mother is getting rid of her old washer because her dryer stopped working and is getting a new set.  It is old and I can't guarantee the life it has left, but if you need one it works for now.  The delivery man comes tomorrow morning to remove the old and put in the new, so call me tonight if you want it.  I'm in the Ventana Ward directory.  (My mom lives in Ventana too.)

Free baby bath tub

My mother is getting rid of a baby bathtub.  I am too lazy to take a photo of it and I have been to lazy to figure out how to post a link, but it is the pink tub on the Babies 'R" Us site with the whirlpool attachment.  However, the whirlpool attachment is history because my mom found it unneccessary.

November 25, 2011

need new Holiday music?

Amazon.com is doing a cool deal on holiday music- they're advertising 100 holiday albums (download MP3 versions) for $5 each. Copy and paste the following link to take you to the right page.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=pe_169890_21825240_pe_row/?docId=1000740101&ie=UTF8

November 22, 2011

Sarongs?

Laurie M. is looking for sarongs for the Ventana Ward Luau.  If you have any give her a call through the directory or shoot her an e-mail- laurie.mcmurtrey at gmail dot com.  Thank you!

November 21, 2011

Amazon Prime Anyone?

I am looking for a couple of people who would like to go in together for a Amazon Prime account.  It is $79 a year and 5 people can share an account.

It would be $15.80 each.

We need a couple more people if interested.

Drop me and e-mail at kelliejh(at)yahoo(dot)com

Kellie W.

November 20, 2011

House for Rent

We are moving to the east side and are trying to help our landlady find new tenants. The house is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath with GRASS in the large backyard and a very open floor plan. It is about 2100 sq. feet and the rent is $1250/month. We will be out by January 1. It is located very close to Ventana Ranch Elementary and is in the Volcano Cliffs ward. We have been very happy in this home. Please pass this on to anyone who may be interested in this home and contact me (Jen P.) either by phone (I'm in the directory) or at aaronandjenparkin{at}yahoo{dot}com.

November 17, 2011

Formula Up For Grabs

I have a various stockpile of baby formula piling up that I don't think I will ever be using. 
If anyone would like them, feel free to email me at kristinandbret(at)gmail(dot)com

November 16, 2011

Mistborn- book club meeting Thursday PM

Book club will meet at Amy H's house (in the Ventana Ward) this Thursday night starting at 7:30 PM. Chelsey J. will lead the discussion on the Fantasy novel "Mistborn" so be prepared to chat about the book for a half hour and then enjoy yummy snacks and fun company.
FYI: Next month will be at Monique F's house on December 15th, discussing "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" by Lisa See.

Time out for Women March 23-24 2012

I am a team member for a Time out for women. I had the training this morning and there is going to be awesome people speaking. People can start registered Tuesday Nov 22 on their website. The tickets will be 52.00 each for groups with at least 4 people, individual price will be 62.00. However from Nov 22 to Dec 6 individual price will be 52.00.
I love to go to TOFW, not only doing a girl time thing but also to being uplifted as a women.
If you have questions or need help please contact me. doramthomas@gmail.com
It' s going to be awesome.

English Scripture donation

A young women from the Spanish branch does not have English version of the scripture. She attends classes and activities with Taylor Ranch and she only has Spanish version. Her parents are straggling financially right now. If any of you have have replaced your scriptures and have the previous one and are willing to donate, she ll do a good of them. I do not think that if they have been mark won't be necessary bad. Gracias. doramthomas@gmail.com

November 15, 2011

Your Old Ties

If you (or your husband, I guess) have old ties you need to get rid of can I take them off your hands? I use them for projects. I can come get them or you can even bring them to me at church. Shoot me an email if you want me to come get them from you! carriejelmore[at]gmail.com

November 14, 2011

Breaking Dawn

Ok! I know I had originally said Saturday night for Breaking Dawn but I didn't realize there were earlier showings that Friday night. So! 8 PM, the Rio Rancho Premiere Theater, here's the link. http://www.pccmovies.com/theater.php?rtsID=15655

Hit me up via email or facebook if you can't make this time. If enough people can't I'm willing to wait for Saturday night. Otherwise I'm buying my ticket by 1 pm today.

Also, Kellie W. and I will be wearing fangs...and whatever else we can come up with. So be excited about being seen with us.

shooting stars Thursday

This Thursday there should be a fantastic showing of shooting stars (a meteor shower) visible in our area pending no cloud cover. There should be about 40 shooting stars per hour (one every minute and a half) and the best time to see them will be around midnight. You should be able to see quite a few, though, earlier in the evening.

need a host/discussion leader for Book Club Thursday

We don't have anyone to lead the discussion or host the book club meeting for Thursday. Any takers? We're discussing Mistborn.
Please respond via email to melissa dot lee dot spencer at gmail dot com
Thanks!

Wheelchair Needed for Borrowing, Please!

Does anyone have a wheelchair that we could borrow for a while? If so, please let me know. We would need it as soon as possible, and for maybe a month or two. Please respond to this post or email or call me.
Thank you!!!

November 13, 2011

Lots of newborn diapers and nursing pads

Does anyone need (or will need) any newborn diapers and nursing pads? I have loads of them if anyone wants. They're mostly Pampers diapers, and I have three different brands of nursing pads. Email me at chelsey DOT jorgensen AT gmail DOT com.

November 12, 2011

Bags of Hope

My 5th grade daughter is heading up this service project and I am very proud of her for being inspired by a story she read and in return she would like to help some children who are in need.  All donations will be given to CYFD which will then be given to children who are in the foster care system.  If you have any of the items listed below that you would like to donate, it would be greatly appreciated.  The items can be dropped off at the listed location or I would be happy to come pick them up from you.

Thank you, Heidi C. (VC Ward)
morsyd at gmail dot com

Bags of Hope

The K.C. Club is collecting items for children in need.  We are accepting donations of new or gently used:

·        backpacks, suitcases or duffel bags,
·        blankets of all sizes,
·        stuffed animals,
·        and children’s books.

The donations will be collected the week of November 14–18. The donation box will be located in the lobby at Ventana Ranch Elementary School.  We would greatly appreciate your support and donations.  Thank you.

VRES
Kindness & Compassion Club

Secret Santa Submissions

The prizes include gift cards, shopping sprees, bikes, toys, etc.! 

This is just a great way to spread some love to deserving families!

November 11, 2011

Mom's Holiday Shop and Swap



Mom's Holiday Shop & Swap.... Spend Nothing
WHEN: This Friday, November 18th

WHERE: The Rogers' Cul-de-sac/corner
(look in Ventana Ranch Ward List...or e-mail to get our address)

TIME: 8:00-9:00 Drop off stuff/trade for tickets.
10:00-11:30 Come and redeem tickets and take "new" stuff home.

Why: Swap things for presents/gifts/or whatever!! (my kids are still young enough that a used toy, is still new to them.) :)

Drop off toys, games, books, kitchen or bathroom stuff, clothes for kids or adults, etc., etc. Please bring things in good condition. We have been getting organized for the holidays, and switching stuff out, pulling winter clothes out, and realize, someone could use this. Also, since our youngest is 3 now, cute rock and ride horse that "neighs", baby sutff, we have good fisher price toys, ages 6 months-2 yrs.), ages 6 months-7 yrs.) that I could give to Savers...or more fun....share with someone else. Maybe I could find some treasures too! I hope we have lots to participate. :) Please e-mail rogersareblessed(at)gmail(dot)com so I can get an idea of how many tables I will need. Also, since we will be getting new stuff for Christmas, I'm still going through stuff to see what we won't play with as much.:)

See you all soon!

Quilting Frame

Does anyone have a quilting frame and accessories I can borrow tonight?
Thanks.

November 9, 2011

Free Breadmaker

I've got a breadmaker that I'm willing to give to anyone who thinks they will use it. It works just fine; we just don't eat bread anymore. It's not fancy, but it gets the job done. I've made bread, pizza dough, bread sticks, etc in it. Email me at chelsey DOT jorgensen AT gmail DOT com and you can have it.

Baby, It's Cold Outside!

Warm up with homemade soups for this months recipe exchange.

Where: Bethany Ostler's home
When: November 15, 12:30-2:00

Bring a yummy soup and be prepared to e-mail your recipe to Stef. See you there!

Cookie Exchanges/Busy Mom book Club

'Tis the season of busyness. So I am already posting December's Recipe exchange and the Busy Mom Book club. Why am I posting so early? It is because we are combining them next month. So save the date!

When: Thurs, Dec 8th
Time: 12:30pm
Where: Jenny Ch.'s house
What to bring: Recipe Exchange--any Christmas goodie (cookies, bars, toffee, truffles, fudge, etc)
                           Busy Mom Book club--Your favorite Christmas book--wrapped (we will be exchanging them)

You ask, well, I don't go to the book club, but still want to come. Your in luck. Just because you don't go to the book club, doesn't mean you can come. Just bring your goodies to exchange. For those in the book club, bring the book. Now for the talented ones that will be doing both, bring your goodies AND your book.

Since we will be exchanging cookies, I need a count of how many people want to participate. Please  send RSVP to me, jennifer dot childers at gmail dot com by DEC 1st. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, please refer to the above mentioned email and I will respond back. Thanks!

Preschool Busy Bag Swap

Hi ladies! I would like to get a group together to host a Preschool Busy Bag Swap.

What is a busy bag?

A busy bag is a self-contained activity geared toward preschoolers that fits in a gallon sized ziploc bag and can be stored easily. The activity is easily transportable and no additional supplies should be needed to be added to the bag.

Why make busy bags?

These are a great way to keep a toddler/preschooler busy for 15-30 minutes at a time. I have made 15 bags this fall and I grab a couple and take them to appointments, church or use them at home while I nurse my baby. My daughter loves them and I like that she is learning something and staying busy. These are perfect for the upcoming winter months when we will be inside a lot more.

What are the group guidelines?

1. Make 15 of your busy bag activity (the same activity 15 times)
2. Activity should be geared to the preschool crowd - 2.5-5 year old
3. Activity should be gender neutral
4. Activity needs to fit into a gallon sized ziploc bag
5. Paper pieces should be laminated (I have a laminator I can lend out but you will need to provide your own laminating sheets)
6. Busy bags should be self contained and resuable - nothing should have to be added to the bag over time
7. Busy bag should be convenient and not require any major set up or clean up (no paint, liquids, sand, etc.)
6. There is a spending cap of $20 for all 15 activities (feel free to do it for less though!)

What is the deadline?

I would like to swap bags on December 8. These would be a great Christmas gift for your preschooler!

Where can I get activity ideas?

There are TONS of busy bag ideas out there online. A lot of these links include printables/directions to make the activity. Here are a few links to activity ideas

http://therigneys.wordpress.com/2011/08/26/toddler-busy-bag-swap/
http://moneysavingmom.com/tag/busy-bag-ideas
http://www.mydeliciousambiguity.com/search/label/Busy%20Bags
http://theprincessandthetot.blogspot.com/2011/07/toddler-busy-bags.html
http://www.playcreateexplore.com/2011/10/busy-bags.html

How to sign up?
Please leave a comment on this blog post that includes your email address. I will take the first 14 people who sign up making it a total of 15 people. PLEASE only sign up if you are able to create your bags by the December 8 deadline. I will email the group members once I have 14 participants and we can hammer out some details and share our activities to avoid duplications.

Please call or email with additional questions
Monique F. (Ventana Ward)

November 8, 2011

great free concert Saturday


Do you love music? Would you like to expose your kids to more music? Are you looking for something to do this Saturday night?

You are officially invited to come and enjoy the Stake Fall Music concert this Saturday night at 7 PM at the Stake Center Cultural Hall. It will last about an hour, is family friendly (bring the kids), will have great music from all skill levels and many different instruments, and is free. Also, there will be ice cream sundaes for the refreshments.

Hot Stone Massage on Groupon

If you have never had a hot stone massage, you need one!!!! I bought this last time it was on Groupon about a year and a half ago. It was WONDERFUL! Tell your husband to buy you this for Christmas. My husband just did and he doesn't even know it yet! Go here to check it out on Groupon. I suggest the 60 minute hot stone massage. The 90 minute was too long for me. Enjoy!

November 7, 2011

Campaign Meeting

From Brother Jon Barrie:

You are invited to attend a campaign meeting at Brother Barrie's home on November 11th at 6:30pm. We will show a short video featuring President Benson on government and then discuss campaign strategies. We will try to assign campaign duties to any who would be willing to volunteer their time and efforts. Please feel free to attend even if you can't assist in the campaign because we will be talking about the major issues affecting our nation.

7316 Williamsburg NW (The Trails) 505-999-2118

an awesome opportunity to help local children

The student council at Tierra Antigua Elementary is doing a really great service project this week.  They are collecting clothes to donate to the APS clothing bank.  They are hoping to fill a hot air balloon trailer with clothes by November 10th.

For those who aren't aware:
The APS clothing bank is a place where students from APS schools can go to receive clothes to wear to school.  It is run by the local PTA council.  Only children who are referred by their school can receive these clothes.  They TRULY go to kids who do not have anything suitable to wear to school (which is actually a pretty high number in some areas and yes, there are several students from our local schools here in Ventana who do use the service too.)  When you think about "suitable to wear to school," we're talking about kids who come in clothes that are many sizes too small, or may literally only have one set of clothing and come in the same thing every day for weeks, often without washing.  I believe when they are referred, they are given two complete sets of clothing.

The APS clothing bank has made a plea to the community to help soon.  Otherwise, they will have to shut their doors before winter break.  They are nearly empty.  They are in special need of coats and jeans from sizes pre-K to high school (adult sizes.)  They also need other gently used clothing in those sizes, as well as clean and well cared for stuffed animals, backpacks, and toys.  Socks, shoes, and underwear MUST BE NEW.  For sanitary purposes, they do not accept used socks, shoes or underwear.  Also, especially, in the high school sizes, they do like things to be of current style so that the kids fit in better at school.  

Please help!  If you have donations, you can drop them off at Tierra Antigua this week, just inside the main doors near the office.  Or, if you want to drop them off at my house, I would be happy to take them up to the school as well.  You can leave them under my covered front porch anytime.  Look me up in the directory or contact me at michechapman(at)gmail(dot)com

You can also make a monetary donation if you wish.  But, if you choose to do this, you must make it directly to the clothing bank.  Send it to:
BCCPTA clothing bank
P.O. Box 92675
Albuquerque, NM 87119

Thank you!  Wouldn't it be awesome if we could fill that balloon trailer?  That would really be a lot of clothes and would help so many kids.
~Michelle C.

Santa's Helpers Kid's Ornament-Making Class


Get a head start on the holidays! Think: teachers, friends, neighbors, cousins, and grandparents. What is the perfect, homemade and thoughtful gift your kids can give themselves? Answer: Handmade ceramic Christmas ornaments.


Join us for a day of ornament-making Saturday, November 26th. Students will have the opportunity to make as many ornaments as they would like and the $15 fee (per child) includes all clay, the 2 hours of studio time, and the first firing.

Two class times available on the 26th:
Preschool Potters (ages 4 to 5), 10am to noon
Clay Kids (ages 6 and up), 1pm to 3pm

Call or email for more details and to register: jennywappett(at)gmail(dot)com,(505)890-3349
Deadline for registration: November 19th

November 6, 2011

Craft Fair

Come check out this Craft Fair this upcoming Saturday. I will have a booth there, and there are fun prizes to win! Maybe you can get some Christmas shopping done, too!

November 5, 2011

I need a favor

I am working on a Thanksgiving activity for my little preschool group and need to cut out like 50+ leaves for an activity we're doing.  I was hoping that someone has one of those cool paper cutting machines like a Circut or something similar that I might be able to barrow/come over and use to cut out leaves.  If you have one and are willing to let me use it for like 30 minutes please email me and let me know.  I am looking to do this activity next week.  Thanks! Lisa B.
mammaburk at gmail (dot) com

November 3, 2011

copies of Mistborn available

If you haven't got your hands on a copy of our next book for book club, both Michelle Chapman and I have copies of Mistborn available (I really enjoyed it, by the way.)
Send us an email if you'd like to read it before our next meeting on November 17th.
Melissa- melissa DOT lee DOT spencer AT gmail DOT com
Michelle- michechapman AT gmail DOT com

November 2, 2011

Alice in Wonderland Costume

I have a size 10 Alice in Wonderland costume that I bought for half price at the Disney Store yesterday. Before returning, I thought I'd see if anyone wants it. I paid about $21.40 which includes the tax. Email StaceyRhineer[at]gmail[dot]com if interested.

November 1, 2011

Jon Barrie for Senate

Jon Barrie for United States Senate:

As some of you may know, Jon Barrie from the Ventana Ward is running for the United States Senate as an Independent candidate. Jon stands for the United States Constitution and wants to put God back into this country.

Jon has many years of management experience. He was born in Paris Tennessee and raised in Minnesota and North Dakota. He has voted in every election whenever able to vote. He has a strong belief in God, Family and Country. He is a Vietnam Veteran and supports our nation’s military. He stands by those individuals who abide by the Constitution of the United States of America. His professional experience includes forty plus years of aviation experience and ten years of Alternative Health Practice.

Jon is a believer in the benefits of education. He enlisted in the United States Air Force at the young age of 17. Although he was a high school drop-out, while in the service, he completed his high school G.E.D. and numerous Non-Commissioned Officer maintenance and management courses and some college courses. He continued his education while working full-time after his discharge. He enrolled in and completed pilot training and worked for numerous aviation companies in pilot and management positions as well as 11 ½ years with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and 6 months with the U.S. Forest Service. During his FAA employment, he completed twenty-six management, operations, human relations and technical courses. He is the holder of numerous FAA pilot and mechanic certificates. He continued his education by earning a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Aviation Management from Columbus University. He has attended Salt Lake City Community College, Brigham Young University, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Regents College and Robbinsdale High School, Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Jon attended and completed courses that qualified him as a Homeopathic Practitioner.

Jon is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV.) He is a member of the American Heart and Stroke Association. He is active in alternative health options and qualified as a Classical Homeopathic Practitioner. Jon is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys skiing, hiking, hunting, shooting, golfing, fishing, and physical fitness.

Jon was awarded the Vietnam Campaign awards, The United States Air Force Outstanding Unit award and United States Air Force Commendation Medal. He has a certificate of completion from the Toastmasters International Speechcraft Program in communication and leadership, and the Toastmasters International distinguished service certificate. He received the Dale Carnegie Reporting and Highest Achievement Awards, He also earned a Total Quality Management certificate from the Provo, Utah chamber of commerce and Certificate of achievement from the Weber County, Utah Sheriffs Department.

Jon is setting up his campaign staff and is looking for help in all areas such as Media, Treasurer, Writer, Research Assistant, Website, Face book, etc. He welcomes anybody who would like to volunteer their time and talents. As an independent candidate, he has the daunting task of collecting 20,000 signatures on the election petition and of course donations. He will be making his official announcement in 2-3 weeks.

JOIN WITH JON TO SUPPORT AND RESTORE:

The constitution of the United States of America. Put God back into our country.
Limited Federal Government. Lower (no) taxes-eliminate the IRS.
Protection of life-no funding of abortion or planned parenthood. Immigration laws.
The right to bear arms-2nd amendment rights. Repeal national health mandates-Obama care.
LIBERTY-comply with the bill of rights-eliminate the Patriot Act.
Non-intervention policy-eliminate undeclared wars- BRING OUR TROOPS HOME!!! And defend American soil.

E-mail jon@jonbarrieforsenate.com website: www.jonbarrieforsenate.com
Telephone (505) 999-2118