Children's play this Saturday

This Saturday, June 30th there will be a children's play put on at Montano building at 3 p.m.  It is a spin off of the Aladin story line.  My girls are in it along with kids mostly from the Taylor Ranch ward.  It includes audience interaction that young kids will find fun.  Any questions  contact me Erin S.

Pie Crust Mini Class

Hey Ladies,

If anyone is interested, I am going to have a mini class on pie crust tomorrow night at my house at 7:30. I am going to teach how to make a lattice crust. You can come and just watch, or you can bring your own supplies to make your own pie. If you want to make your own, please bring a pie pan, the pie filling, and a cup of shortening. I can provide you with the rest of the ingredients. It should be fun! Let me know if you are planning on coming.

Andrea T.
andrea326[at]gmail[dot]com

OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY!

Come visit this charming Pulte home located in our very own Ventana Ranch!  

 

7476 Sanderling Rd NW (by Pinon Pointe Park)

Saturday, June 30^th

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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Dog sitter

Hello Ladies.

I'm in between houses. Who can say that, right? I'm just special I guess.

But being in between houses means my dogs are between as well.

I'm in need of someone to watch my poodle-ish dog from June 25-July 2. She is super easy dog. In fact she is more like a cat than a dog.

She can be outside or inside. Either one.

If you are willing, please call me. 816- eight zero seven 4.

Stef

Free Diapers - Size 3

We have a box of size 3 Huggies up for graps!

Email sbikhazi(at)gmail(dot)com.

Do you have skeleton Costumes or pajamas to lend?

I already posted about the play my girls are going to be in, and I am looking for more costume items on behalf of the "director"  (a sister in another ward.)  She is looking for skeleton costumes or pajamas Sizes 7-9.  If you have any please leave a comment or email me at abesego(at)msn(dot)com.  Thx, Erin

Additional info. for FHE packets

I thought I would just share a website that you can order FHE packets from to add to the ones provided by Crescent at a Ventana Additional RS meeting on FHE.  The site is http://www.hatchpatch.com/
They are on Facebook too.  The company was started by a friend of mine from a BYU married student ward and her sister.  I bought a few packets back then that my oldest really liked, and drug my feet on coloring and laminating them.  Now they are sold in B&W or in color.  Now you just pay for a download of the packets and print them off yourself.  For those who want to do it as a group they have a suggested method for copying for a group, and a reduced group price.

Ventana Running Club

Have you been looking for an early morning running buddy (or several)?  Well, a few of us have been meeting on Wednesday mornings at 6 am to run and we would love to have more people come with us!  We have a couple different paces in the group and we have been doing 3-5 miles depending on the time we have.  You could easily run more or less, but it is nice to have a place to meet and be held accountable and people to chat with while you're running.  Please come if you have any interest in running!

The details:
Wednesdays
6:00 am
Intersection of Rainbow and Irving

Can't wait to see you there!  If you want to be held accountable for showing up and a reason you can't hit the snooze button, feel free to email me and let me know you're coming darbiet gmail com, or if you are super disciplined you can just show up.

Just a reminder that book club will be held this week:

Book:  The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe
Date:  Thursday, June 21st
Place:  Melissa S's backyard
Time:  7:30 to ??  (come late if you want to skip the book discussion, but join in on the chatting)

BRING:  something delicious.  you know...  if you want to.

If you have ever wanted to try Doterra Oils, but did not want to spend a bundle on the family kit, read on.

This handy little keychain holds a 2 mL sample of eight different oils. Because I am putting it together, you get my eight favorites.

What is the catch? I need seven people to do it, or else I would have a ton of oils left over. The cheapest on ebay is $50. I priced it out, and I can do it for $38, if I get seven people to go in on the oils. What a bargain!

Included in this "offer":

a black or purple key chain

Modern Essentials booklet (how to use the oils)

2 ml samples of my favorite eight oils:

1.lemon

2.lavendar

3.melaleuca

4.peppermint

5.DigestZen (digestive issues like heartburn, gas, tummy aches)

6.Breathe (Vicks on steroids! Love this one)

7.OnGuard (all around immune booster)

8.Past Tense (headache/migraine relief)

By the way, I am not making any money off of this. I am not looking for a "down-line" or anything like that. I feel like the oils have helped me and my family and I wanted a more economical way to introduce people to them other than the $150 family kit! The good news is, you get an intro without costing and arm and a leg, and then, if you like them, you have the nifty little key chain that you can throw into your diaper bag or camping gear.

Another thing, Leah Acton is able to teach classes, she just can't do them out of her home because she has little ones under foot. She said if someone wanted to host a class in July at their house, she would throw in another key chain with 8 different oils--giving you a larger exposure. Apparently, if you buy a family kit in July, you get $100 towards more oils. My thinking is, if we do the key chains now, then you can see if you like them and then you can buy the kit end of July and get the extra oils.

Again, I am not making any money off of this. I am just trying to be helpful in my own little way. Let me know if you are interested in a key chain and I will see if we have enough interest to get them ordered. E-mail me at girlpowerjedi (at) hotmail (dot) com if you would like to order one.

Job Opportunity

Hello ladies! I was asked to pass along this information to anyone who might be interested...
For anyone interested in full-time job tending a newborn child, please contact Lori Mortley @ three79-six3seven5.

garage sale

We are having a garage sale on Saturday, June 16. Starts at 6:30am at the Boyle's house. (Whew, that is early!) Selling some pretty decent stuff and some junk stuff: loads of quality Halloween decorations, Christmas trees, kids' toys, bean bag chairs, and whatever else my closets didn't want.

Feel free to add some of your own stuff as well. We will sell it for you.

LARSEN’S 3rd ANNUAL SOCCER CAMP

LARSEN’S 3rd ANNUAL SOCCER CAMP …..Calling all boys ages 7-9 Date: June 20th-22nd Wed-Fri 3:15-4:15 Location:. (park down the street from our house) 10223 Ventana Oeste Dr. Pricing is: $25 ($15 for 1st sibling, $10 for 2nd sibling) We will be providing drinks and a cold snack. Head Coach: Larsen Rogers Assistant Coach: Brad Rogers Contact me Larsen Rogers at sportyrogers1@gmail.com or 715-2841 The camp has filled up quickly the last 2 years, so call quickly to reserve your spot! *Profit goes towards my club soccer for next year! Thanks for your support!

LARSEN’S 4th ANNUAL SUMMER ACTIVITIES CAMP

Just a few spots open for my summer activities camps for kids this next week. Here are the highlights. LARSEN’S 4th ANNUAL SUMMER ACTIVITIES CAMP …..Calling all boys and girls ages 4-8 Date: June 18th-22nd Mon-Fri 1:45-2:45 July 30th-Aug. 3rd Mon-Fri 1:45-2:45 Location: 10223 Ventana Oeste Dr. (my backyard) Pricing is: $20 ($15 for 1st sibling, $10 for 2nd sibling) Camp Schedule: Monday: Water Games Tuesday: Mini-Olympics Wednesday: Hunting games (such as scavenger hunts) Thursday: Sports Games Friday: Awards and Celebration We will be providing drinks and a cold snack, have your child wear their swimsuit. Contact me Larsen Rogers at sportyrogers1@gmail.com or 715-2841 The camp has filled up quickly the last 3 years, so call quickly to reserve your spot! All profit goes towards my club soccer for next year! Thanks for your support

help a sister!

Stefanie B. is cleaning her house tomorrow since they are moving to a different home in the neighborhood.  She is starting at 10 AM.  Any help you can provide I know she would appreciate so much.  Thanks!

PS if anyone would like to drop their kids off here from 10-12 to help out, let me know.  We will probably do water games in the backyard, so bring swimsuits!

-Kristie L.

Just Listed!

This beautiful home in Ventana Ranch was just listed!  The backyard is a shady haven in the evening.  There is a HUGE side yard that isn't featured in this listing that is perfect for a playground or other toys!  Please pass this on to your friends.  I would love to show this home to them!  Just have them email me at camillemartinnm at gmail dot com.  Thanks!!!

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jeans for quilt available

I am FINALLY finished with my jean quilt that has been 5 years in the making!!!  I still have a HUGE assortment of jeans left (some that are seam/zipper free and ready to be cut into squares, others that are just holey and you'll have to start demolishing them).  Do you want them?  Email me at melissa dot lee dot spencer at gmail dot com before next Saturday or they're going to Savers.

Parenting notes from the party last week

Thanks to all who came to the parenting party/potluck from last week. It was amazing and I know I'm already seeing good results from the great advice you ladies voiced.

*** A nice wooden spoon, a pink/green sippy cup with handles and some spiderman sunglasses were left at my house. Are they yours?***** melissa dot lee dot spencer at gmail dot com

 To re-cap on the highlights, I'm putting a little bullet list below of some suggested ideas that were discussed (sorry this is a novel!);
1. In addition to "self maintenance chores" (making your bed, brushing your teeth, keeping your room clean, taking your dishes to the sink), assign each child one additional chore that helps out the entire family (dusting, mopping, vacuuming, etc.) See the very bottom of this email for my chore rotation list.

 2. Little ones can help sort laundry, dust, unload the dishwasher, make their beds, etc. Do it with them and train them until they're good at it themselves.

3. Having "training" sessions where you're teaching your kids a new chore. You'll have to revisit these steps every so often. Perfection comes with practice and time. Praise their work ethic more than their skills at first.

4. For allowances, suggest that the kids set a goal for what they're wanting to save and then help them remember this goal at trips to the store. Some families give $1 per year of age/month (ex. a 9 year old earns $9/month) starting around age 4 or 5... Or you could try $0.50 per year of age per week (a 9 year old would earn $18 a month). You'll have to play with the numbers to see what works with your kids. Some families do more and require that birthday gifts for friends come out of their own money ($10 minimum gift with a $20 reserve in their savings as a minimum.) Some families reward kids for saving by an "interest" payment quarterly, some "loan" money to their kids at ridiculous interest rates to teach the pitfalls of credit. You can require that a set amount be put towards long term savings, short term spending and tithing to teach money management.

 5. Offer "money chores" to supplement the allowance. Again, each family's numbers will be different. The principle is that you want to teach your kids to work and if they have ample amounts of money then they'll be less inclined to want to work hard to save up for things. Here's a example of some "money chores" I make available at my house (along with their very modest rates...) Fold & put away laundry: $4, Scrub the barstools down: $1/chair, weeding: $1/set area (based on skill level), Scrub down the refrigerator (outside and in): $8, Organize drawers: varies based on the size of the drawer and it's disaster status. The sky is really the limit in what I'll offer to my kids for money chores. If they come to me saying they want some more money I'll generally give them a list of 4 or 5 things on my own to-do list at the moment.

6. Creative parenting; see Sacha B's spot on Pintrest for ideas- for kids who stick their tongues out at others, they must sit in the corner and keep their tongue stuck out for X minutes, for arms that hit, that arm must go in time out (belt or tape it to their body for X minutes)

 7. Self confidence comes from being able to do things for yourself (not necessarily from sports, instruments or school work)

 8. Emphasize the words "I'm so proud of how hard you worked" rather than "You're so smart or talented". A study found that telling your kids you were proud of them inspired greater success than just telling them you thought they were good.

 9. Another good motivating phrase is "I love seeing you....(read), (dance), (Play the piano), (work hard), (Keep your room clean.)

10. Find your child's motivation (or something they're passionate about) and use that as their "currency" to motivate them in chores and other areas. 11. Christine G. suggested a great idea that has been working wonders at my own house this week- restrict breakfast until their room is tidy and they're dressed. Genius!

12. Have a weekly meeting on Sunday with each child (mom or dad) and have it be an opportunity for candid discussion. Ask specific questions about areas of morality with your kids too.

13. Have a monthly "date" for each child with either Mom or Dad- builds love, trust and good memories. They do not have to be expensive.

14. Have a birds/bees talk with your child by the time they're 8 years old. Continue to keep it an open channel of communication by discussing it frequently- revisit the idea as your kids grow each year.

 I'm copying below my kid's chore chart rotation that a few of you asked for. Don't judge- it's not perfect and areas of our house do get missed every so often... If you want to do something similar I suggest you make a list of the chores that you want done at your house each week and then divvy them out based on skill level. Amy H's idea was cool too- write all these chores down on their own popsicle stick and then pull out several at a time and set them on the table. Then everyone can pick one, do the chore, then come back and grab another one. This is awesome because it encourages quick working so you're not left with the undesirable chores....

 January, April, July, October
 Lily
M- clean kids bathtub with ajax
T- kids bathroom toilet, sink, mirror
W- sweep kitchen
Th- sanitize door knobs & light switches
F- dust, wipe moldings in dining room, piano room & TV room
S- vacuum upstairs & stairs

Corinne
M- clean back door glass, dust
T- clean downstairs bathroom toilet, sink & mirror
W- sweep under the kitchen table
Th- wipe moldings in all bedrooms
F- clean parent’s shower with ajax
S- wipe moldings in upstairs & downstairs halls

Henry
M- clean parent’s bathroom toilet, sink & mirror
T- sweep under the Island, wipe moldings in 3 bathrooms
W- dust, clean big bathtub OR downstairs shower as needed with ajax
Th- take out trashes & recycling
F- bring in trash & recycling bin, clean back door glass
S- clean downstairs toilet, sink & mirror

February, May, August, November
Lily
M- clean back door glass
T- sweep front step, clean front door glass
W- Sweep ALL tile in house
Th- wipe moldings down in 3 rooms or halls, different from the week before
F- clean downstairs bathroom toilet, sink & mirror
S- vacuum upstairs & downstairs

 Corinne
M- clean downstairs bathroom toilet, sink & mirror
T- Dust
W- mop ALL tile in house
Th- take out trashes & recycling
F- bring in trash & recycling bin, clean parent’s toilet, sink & mirror
S- sweep front doorstep of leaves, clean front door glass

Henry
M- wipe moldings in all bedrooms
T- clean kids’ bathroom toilet, sink & mirror
W- sanitize door knobs & light switches
Th-clean backdoor glass
F- Dust
S- sweep under the island 

March, June, September & December
Lily
M- clean parents toilet & sink
T- sweep under table, mop kitchen & dining rooms
W- dust, clean parents mirror
Th- collect all trashes & recycling, take out to bin
F- Bring in big trash can & recycling bin
S- Vacuum downstairs, sweep under table

Corinne
M- clean kids toilet &sink
T- sweep kitchen & bathrooms, mop bathrooms entryway & laundryroom
W- clean kids mirror, sanitize doorknobs & lightswitches
Th- clean back door glass
F- clean kids sink
S- dust, vacuum stairs, sweep kitchen

Henry
M- sweep front doorstep, clean back door glass
T- Sweep laundry room & entryway
W- Clean downstairs toilet, sink & mirror
Th- sweep under the island
F- clean front door glass
S- clean downstairs toilet & sink

Looking for "genie" costume pants

My kids are going to be in an Aladin type play, and I need to find some pants for them that fit that style of clothing.  My girls are size 8 and 12.   I could also use an adult women's size (about) 8 pant for my oldest.  I thought I'd ask before I break out the sewing machine and have to start asking for help there.  Erin S.

Pie Making Mini Class

Hey ladies,

I have had a couple of requests for another pie-making class. I did one a few months ago, but some people could not make it. This time I think I will focus more on the art of the crust rather than the filling, so I will teach how to make a lattice crust as well as some tricks on decorative edges. I am thinking about hosting it at my house on Thursday, June 28th around 7:30. Please email me if you are interested and if that is a time that works into your schedule. It should be fun!

andrea326[at]gmail[dot]com

Free Bowling for kids

I just registered my kids for the summer kids bowl free.  You may have received a post card sized flyer from your childrens' school.  I thought it would be a good activity to do in groups of friends or just the family.  It is for kids 15 and under.  You get a coupon each Sunday in your email for free bowling every day.

The site is www.KidsBowlFree.com/Tenpinsnm

More Free Summer Activities

Free Admission to the:
Aquarium and Botanical Gardens Friday 6/15 if you arrive between 6 and 10am
Zoo Tuesday July 3rd if you arrive before 6 and 10 am
Explora on Friday Aug 10th  if you arrive before 6 and 10 am
go to www.1003thepeak.com to print a pass for each event.

Petroglyph Junior Ranger program
The Petroglyph National Monument is practically in our backyard!
Children in grades K-6 can learn more about Petroglyph National Monument by completing the Junior Ranger booklet. Children show their completed booklet to a park ranger and are presented with a Junior Ranger Badge and certificate.

June Book Club

Details for June Book Club:

Date:  Thursday, June 21st

Time:  7:30 - ???  

Place:  Melissa S's fantastic backyard gazebo

Book:  The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

And, as always, delicious food is welcome :)

This should be an easy book to find and read in 3 weeks.  If you've read it before, read it again so you're fresh and we can have a deeper discussion of the hidden meanings and symbolism.  It would be fun to read with your kids too.   

If you would like to be on the book club e-mail list, please send a request to michechapman(at)gmail(dot)com  

If you've never been to book club before and have been tempted to come, but feel like you would be busting in on a close circle of friends... this is not the case!  We do have a core group who come often, and others who come and go.  However, our core group has really dispersed in recent months, with many moving away.    We would love to have some new faces and hope to keep our club strong in the coming months with so many changes to the group.  Come hang out with us!

Thanks ladies!  See you in a few weeks :)

Mind tricks

You will register for Rachel Boyle's awesome art classes . . .

No, seriously. Rachel's classes are the one thing that ALL of my children request for the summer. Don't let this opportunity go to waste. We are in danger of one of the classes not going due to lack of participants. For my sanity, I mean, for YOUR sanity and your children's enjoyment, sign up RIGHT away!

Hi All!  Instead of a girls night out, I am going to be hosting a girls morning out on Saturday, June 9th.  It will be a facial party at my house...7444 Redpoll Rd. NW.  My friend will be joining us and will be leading the facials for me, and can answer any questions about skin care that you may have.  Come join us from 10-11 am for some fun and snacks!