Pass of all Passes

I know there are a lot of us that travel to Utah to visit family.  Today on citydeals.com there is a voucher for only $10 a person that gets you into Seven Peaks, Trafalga and many other places for unlimited visits for 1 year.  If you only took your family to one of them, it would totally pay for itself.  I don't know how long this deal will last, so hurry fast!

http://www.citydeals.com/seven-peaks-slc-poap-9-99-deal.html?location=5816

want to ski at Taos next weekend?

Hey all,
I know this is a long shot and very late, but we picked up 4 vouchers for the Taos Ski Resort at the Sport Systems ski event last fall that we haven't used yet.  There are 2 vouchers for child lift tickets, and 2 vouchers for a $37 adult full day lift ticket (I assume this means you pay $37 for a ticket instead of full price.)

Anyway, we kept thinking we would use them and get away for the weekend, but it hasn't worked out.  Taos is open until Easter Sunday, so there is one weekend left!

If anyone wants to do one last spring ski run next weekend, let me know and you are welcome to these vouchers.
michechapman(at)gmail(dot)com

Thanks!
Michelle C. in Ventana Ward

Lost gospel art kit

We have lost our gospel art picture kit.  We think we left it in the nursery across the hall from the mother's room near the relief society room a few weeks ago.  It is the whole kit in the blue box with the flap that folds over and velcroes.  If anyone has found it, you can reach us at shay(underscore)bee(at)hotmail(dot)com or our number is in the ward directory. 
 
Thanks,
Shay T. (Volcano Cliffs)

Hello friends!

I am in need of boxes. Packing boxes. Actually they can be any kind of box, I will just call them packing boxes. No, not to store my children in when they are bad...although.... ahem. Nope. Not for that. Never for that.

We are going to be moving in a few months and I thought that I would get a little head start. Ha, who amd I kidding. It is really going to take me 2 months to get all our stuff in boxes...not including kids. Never that. Nope, never.

So if you have some boxes you are not stuffing your own children into wanting to give up, let me know. Brian would be happy to pick them up. (See how I did that...conveniently sluffed off that responsibility to him. I can teach you how to do that without any guilt. Just saying.)

stef.burns at gmail.com.  Or you can call me...if you have my number.

Sweet! Thanks!!

Free stuff

Wedding guest book from Deseret Book

Size: 8 (5" heels) brand: Delicious

text(5zero536two45three6) or email Jessica Pickett :)

Photo Editing & Digital Scrapbooking Groupon

Hi ladies! If you have ever wanted to learn how to digital scrapbook or use Photoshop to edit your pictures, today is the day! JessicaSprague.com is offering a deal through Groupon that will get you up to 63% off of the regular price. Both classes are online. Once you purchase the class, it will be yours forever. The links never expire, so you are free to work through them at your own pace. The two classes being offered are Up & Running with Photoshop and Photo Editing: Good-to-Great. You can buy them separately for $20 each or get both classes for $35. Here is the link to the Groupon.

If you have any questions you can email me at laurie at jessicasprague dot com. :)

Ventana Ward RS Birthday Celebration!

Sisters of Ventana Ward,

Come join us TOMORROW, Tuesday, March 27th at 7:00pm for a wonderful evening.  We will be celebrating the anniversary of the Relief Society with service, friends, and treats!  Remember, e-mail your service to michechapman(at)gmail(dot)com by tonight if you know you can come.  

If you decide to come at the last minute, bring your service donation with you.  Write it down on paper with your contact info and wrap it up like a present for someone else to open.  If you are having trouble deciding on what to donate, go check your e-mail for details and ideas.

We're looking forward to a really great evening where we can get to know each other better, learn to share our talents, and serve one another.  Any questions, contact Michelle C. or Chantelle D.

Sincerely,

The Ventana RS Activity Committee

Free Desk

We are trying to clean up our garage. If anyone would like this desk let me know. It has a little damage and needs some work in order to set it up again.

Tierra Antigua Kindergarten Registration

For all you moms with upcoming 5 year olds:

If you live in the Tierra Antigua boundaries, the KINDERGARTEN registration is on
Wednesday, April 25th from 2-6pm in the school cafeteria.

You need to bring:

*ORIGINAL birth certificate
*shot records
*proof of residency (April PNM bill, April Gas bill, or current lease accepted)

Temple replacement????

This is for Ventana Ward but all are welcome to go to the temple. :) Jess and I signed up to go to the temple tomorrow. Last minute, I am watching 3 of my nephews so we will be VERY busy with 6 kiddos. Anywho, can someone go in our place? It can be anytime. Thanks sisters!

:) Jessica Pickett

Landscaping materials

We spent some time last week clearing a space for a garden, and so now we have available the following items:

• landscape cloth--dirty, ripped in places, but several large pieces
• rock. Like anyone here doesn't have enough. But just in case, I have a small mountain of 1" sharp-edged rock I'd be glad to get rid of before the HOA sees it and thinks I'm re-landscaping.

Debbie W in Ventana Ward

Moving Boxes

We've been in the ward almost 1 1/2 years now, so we're doing a little more unpacking. With luck we'll be unpacked before we move again. No guarantees, though. Anyway, we have some nice apple boxes with lids and some other miscellaneous boxes if anyone needs them.

Debbie W in Ventana Ward

Grill for free

BBQ grill free for the first to come and get it. It needs a cleaning, but other than that it's fine. Email me at chelsey DOT jorgensen AT gmail DOT com.

Crib and matress for sale

My mother is getting rid of a crib she has had for my niece that she watches.  It is the newer style that does not have a drop down side, but it does convert to a toddler bed when you remove one side.  She purchased it at Babie's 'R' Us where it sells for $200, and has all of the parts and instructions.  It is 2 years old.   The mattress is a little older because it used to be mine, but it is in great shape.  I would like to sell it for $100 with the mattress.

Contact Erin at abesego(at)msn(dot)com

Books and Cheese

Barbara Kingsolver inspired me and I got all the supplies to make our own mozzarella cheese at the next book club meeting. I am not promising anything but we'll see how easy it really is. Thanks to Frances C. of the Ventana Ward for offering up her home and kitchen as the location of our book club meeting this Thursday starting at 7:30 PM. We're discussing "Animal Vegetable Miracle" by Kingsolver. Come if you'd like to see how to make Mozzarella as well as discuss your own personal food and eating guidelines. This should be a VERY interesting discussion that you won't want to miss.
See you there,
Melissa
melissa dot lee dot spencer at gmail dot com

Looking to Borrow a Carpet Shampoo-er/Cleaner

Just got a call that my in-laws are coming into town this weekend and my carpets are digusting!  Just wondering if anyone has a carpet shampoo-er machine that I can borrow for a day.  Utah is just too far away to borrow my moms.  Oh and I'll even return it to you with some treats!!  

 Email me at kristinandbret(at)gmail(dot)com 

Mom's w/o kids @ home during the day lunch ONE LAST CHANGE

Though I have had no feed back, my daughter has determined that lunch will be not beon  Monday since she needs to have her arm put in a cast then and Friday needs to be out for me too.  So, THURSDAY 11:30a.m. at Sweet Tomatoes.

House for rent

*Just wanted to repost to say that the house is available April 15th

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

2 Car Garage

Corner Lot (only one neighbor)

Fireplace (wood and gas burning)

Stainless Steel Appliances (dishwasher, stove and microwave included)
Covered Patio and Landscaped Backyard
Including Fruit tress, large grass area and raised garden beds

Call Chelsie 505-301-7673 for more information.

Moms w/o kids at home during the day lunch

Ladies without kids at home during the day (even if you pawn them off for a short time) let's do lunch at Sweet Tomatoes once Spring Break is over.  I am not sure whether to do it Monday the 19th or Friday the 23rd.  Please post comments on your preference.  Erin

I am in need of....

Next Tuesday is my daughters birthday and she has requested a princess cake. You know the one with the barbie sticking out --making the cake her dress. Anyways, if there is anyone who has:

 2 8-in pans AND

An oven safe bowl (such as pyrex)

I have 9-in pans, but I don't have an oven safe bowl. I looked today and the stores only sell the bowl in a set and I don't really want to pay $13 to use only one bowl. So if you are willing to let me borrow them, I would  be eternally grateful. email me at jennifer dot childers at gmail dot com. Thanks!

St. Patricks Day Potluck!

Where: Ventana Ranch park (NEW park by Walgreens!)

When: March 17th 5:00

Please bring: potluck dish, drinks for your family

For those that will be in town this weekend, I thought it would be fun to have a green potluck!  Bring something green or St. Patrick's themed (IE rainbow, clover-shaped) to share.  Get creative!  It doesn't have to be green!  Since I don't have much time to organize this, please e-mail me ASAP if you would like to come and what dish (or ask me what we still need) so I can make sure we have some variety and so I know how many plates/forks we need!  Thanks and hope to see you there!

foreverfamilee at gmail dot com
-Kristie L.

April's Recipe Club

Thanks to everyone who came to our Italian cooking club last week. We ate alot of yummy Italian food!

Next month we will be making breakfast foods and meeting at Becca P's house on April 17th at 12:30. Now is your chance to make all those yummy Pinterest breakfast foods you've been Pinning! Hope to see you there!

Day Time Book Club

The other book club, Busy Moms Book Club I think it's called will be reading Princess Bride for April and meeting Tuesday, April 10th at 12:30 at Susan T's house.


For May we will read Fablehaven.


Hope to see you there!

Book club for March

Quick reminder- book club will meet 1 week later than usual this month due to Spring Break. You've still got time to go and grab a copy of "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver for our meeting on Thursday, March 22nd at 7:30 PM.
Location to be confirmed.
Thanks,
Melissa

Family Day at the Balloon Museum

Here is a fun activity happening during spring break. We go every wednesday to storytime and it is fabulous. We love the balloon musuem and their staff!

Enjoy Spring Break With Your Family at the Balloon Museum

March 14th Spring Break Family Day Full of Fun, Learning, and Entertainment for All Ages

Schedule of Events:

9:30-10:15 a.m. Stories in the Sky with special guests, live music Peri & the FAQs mixed with stories by Laurie Magovern.

11:30 - 1 p.m. Mufari Marimba - lively, yet soothing music, reminiscent of island breezes.

12:45 - 2:45 pm - Balloon Sculpture Artist and Children's Entertainer - Tall Paul Magic. Tall Paul creates fantastic, one-of-a-kind balloon sculptures coupled with kid humor.

All day activities:
Hands-on balloon education with Balloon Explorium, Inc.

Make Your Own Kites and Windsocks and fly them on museum grounds.

Bubbles and Parachute Games

Kite and Remote Controlled Hot-Air Balloon Demonstrations that reach twenty feet in the air (weather permitting).

Mobile Food Truck - JP Custard will provide breakfast, lunch, and frozen custard options.

Families may purchase food or bring a picnic. The museum encourages families to bring their own kites as well. The Balloon Museum offers majestic views of the Sandias and plenty of free parking.

Admission to Stories in the Sky (9:30-10:15am) is free. After 10:15 a.m. regular Museum admission fees apply .

Activa yogurt

Activa yogurt is offering a cash rebate on purchases of their yogurt up to $36! Purchases must be made by 3/15 and mailed by 3/31. Go here to print the rebate form.

Pottery Classes

We were out of town when she taught the class last year, but Jenny is amazing! Here is some info she asked me to pass along.





I have all the info posted on my new blog: jwearth.blogspot.com Just so you know, I also offer a $10 credit for any referral who takes a class or does studio time. I'm also doing ongoing studio time right now before summer time that has been
pretty popular this winter. I'm still trying to work out a sibling
discount for that---I'll keep you posted if you're interested.

Summer Art Classes For Children and Teenagers

I will be teaching art classes again this summer. First, I want to get a feel for who is interested, what your summer schedules will be like (as far as traveling), and what type of classes you are interested in. The past few summers I have taught several classes but I don't think I am going to hold as many classes again this summer. Therefore,  I want to create classes that will appeal to the majority. Hopefully I can accommodate most; unfortunately, it is impossible to accommodate everyone.

Please email me at rachaelboyle(at)gmail(dot)com or send me a message on FB

Thanks, Rachael Boyle

Ventana RS Temple Morning

Hi Ladies,
Just a reminder that we will be attending the 10am temple session this Tuesday, March 6th.  Hope to see you there!
Michelle C

Modest Dress Prom Project

I young women in Taylor Ranch ward is working in collecting modest prom dresses for other young women in Albuquerque so , they can lease them for dances. She is trying to do what another Young women did in Arizona. The story is in LDS.org. "a winning prom dress".
Her name is Brooke Acton 792 3062

Food Storage on sale!

Hi ladies!  I use the Thrive company for a lot of my food storage needs and I got this email with a sale through my consultant (not available online or for the general public) and thought I would pass it along.  They freeze dry their foods with most items sporting a 25 year shelf life.  Some things like the fruits and veggies I like to let the kids snack on or add to granola or trail mixes.  These prices are good through Thursday the 8th and I will be phoning in my order on Wednesday.  If anyone would like to purchase something I would be more than willing to add it to my own order so you can enjoy the less expensive prices.  Take a look at this flier
http://morethrive.com/img/UAS.pdf?utm_source=Copy+of+2012%2F02%2F14+Meat%2C+Cheese%2C+Bucket+%26amp%3B+Gluten+Free&utm_campaign=going+gold&utm_medium=email

and then you can compare to the items on their website http://www.shelfreliance.com/. 

Lisa B 
mammaburk (at) gamil (dot) com

Traveling to Arizona?

My sister lives in Phoenix, and needs something from me that cannot be mailed. If you are driving to Arizona and can take it for me she will meet you wherever to get it. It is not large. Please email me carriejelmore@gmail.com to let me know! Thanks!