tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17590331794862946192024-03-05T10:50:06.926-08:00Maplewood Relief Society Monthly ActivityAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06949888946336737904noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1759033179486294619.post-58376197971481294122012-05-13T21:58:00.001-07:002012-05-13T21:58:06.545-07:00Got Aloha?<div style="text-align: center;">
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Join in some Polynesian fun!</span></strong></div>
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<strong>Monday</strong> at <strong>5</strong> meet at Abra Riley's home, <span>7775 SW 74th Ave</span><br /><span>Portland, Oregon 97223,</span> to learn how to prepare an island feast!</div>
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<strong>Tuesday</strong> at <strong>6:30</strong> at the church for the party! Everything from roasted pig to hula dancing!</div>
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Bring a friend and your aloha spirit!</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHevTbkWArsh6L1ZC1yykZzFeNEAZ-pdqrYxbntDbkKjLJdyN7L1XknypVQ_g_M1qJNVtwHGnUE53OuyBa5m_otkHaRd7-8KLCRgxo96qujwEgEGctlYbipigXPaUfq06hMgfmsa2l0UU/s1600/imagesCA4QFFX7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHevTbkWArsh6L1ZC1yykZzFeNEAZ-pdqrYxbntDbkKjLJdyN7L1XknypVQ_g_M1qJNVtwHGnUE53OuyBa5m_otkHaRd7-8KLCRgxo96qujwEgEGctlYbipigXPaUfq06hMgfmsa2l0UU/s1600/imagesCA4QFFX7.jpg" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06949888946336737904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1759033179486294619.post-80192922726257388582012-04-18T11:46:00.000-07:002012-04-18T11:46:32.532-07:00Exploring Portland Enrichment<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQSwAeU9d3g2wNR1qEU8XS6XJyGterYoQtxzCFElmNZ4aZayxdQr3a7P2528OlnTmq8JZbMD1IMXxystD40IUL8YdfXbw4cSX7_vhoJEkeZWampAW5hvF3XW5BgmbYOVnC8YL8FhUTz8A/s1600/Portland-Skyline-Framed--17683P.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQSwAeU9d3g2wNR1qEU8XS6XJyGterYoQtxzCFElmNZ4aZayxdQr3a7P2528OlnTmq8JZbMD1IMXxystD40IUL8YdfXbw4cSX7_vhoJEkeZWampAW5hvF3XW5BgmbYOVnC8YL8FhUTz8A/s320/Portland-Skyline-Framed--17683P.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A huge "Thank you!" to the Enrichment Commitee for another great activity!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Missed it? Want the hand-outs?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just comment to this blog and we will make sure you get them!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06949888946336737904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1759033179486294619.post-42962854892011905742012-01-23T20:44:00.000-08:002012-01-23T20:51:42.467-08:00Anyone want to join me?<div style="text-align: center;">No Enrichment = no girl time!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">One of the things I am trying to work on this year is budgeting. (*yawn)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am on the meal planning step. I found these really cute free downloads!</div><br />
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</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Owls and everything. Maybe, if it is cute, I might use it. =)</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I even have a binder to complete the book.</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is also matching recipe cards.</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is free - but will welcome donations to cover the ink.</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, wanna join me?</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jan 31st </div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">8 pm</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">at the church.</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Please sign up if you are willing to trade off with other families. This is a great free way to get to the temple regularly!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLVUxcSzAY76QXDMxage_l5pJaanOY9d0eFdmJefvsbp1Xv067__xlRPuTuQ3slHnwXe38h3evpYQ6iArdvIGq6cNjWvenYdDULBh5Ybn7tyf-ccW7TfERqqmgdqYTMaSnB4-u-UhOe0/s1600/kids.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLVUxcSzAY76QXDMxage_l5pJaanOY9d0eFdmJefvsbp1Xv067__xlRPuTuQ3slHnwXe38h3evpYQ6iArdvIGq6cNjWvenYdDULBh5Ybn7tyf-ccW7TfERqqmgdqYTMaSnB4-u-UhOe0/s320/kids.gif" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
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<strong>New year, with a new spin<span style="color: red;"> </span></strong></div><br />
The Traders Table is back! We are going to have a great night swapping what we cannot use for those items we can!<br />
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We will also have great ideas on how to up-cycle clothing and objects and give them new life. For example a tank top into a bag!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">When?</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Tues, Feb 21st</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">7-8:30 pm</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Where?</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">The church buildling-</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> <span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Perpetua","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">6605 Southwest Garden Home Road Portland, OR 97223</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Perpetua","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">What do I bring?</span></strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Perpetua","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Anything you would like to donate, old clothing, housewares, electronics...</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Perpetua","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Times;">Let us know if you need help transporting you or your donations. =)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<u><strong>Next month join us for candle making!</strong></u><br />
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Here are our soap recipes-<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18pt;">simple homemade laundry detergent</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Mix borax and washing soda together and mix in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add glycerin and whisk until completely dissolved. <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Fill remainder of bucket with more hot water.<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Put lid on and let it cool 12-24 hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add drops of essential oil if desired. (Orange, lavender, etc, but Fels Naptha is a strong clean smell)<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Will gel and may look crazy gel-like, just shake or stir before using. If the gel is not consistant reheat and stir again.<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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Ingredients: <br />
1 c soap flakes<br />
10 c water<br />
1 Tbs glycerin<br />
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Equipment: </strong><br />
<ul>Cheese grater
A large pot
Measuring cup and spoons
A spatula for stirring
A soap container with a hand pump
A container to hold excess soap
Funnel</ul><strong><br />
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First, grate the soap. Get out your cheese grater, grab the soap, and get grating. I found this to be surprisingly easy, although the soap particles tend to float in the air as you grate. You can wear a mask to avoid breathing it in. When you’re done, the soap flakes look like grated Parmesan.<br />
One bar of soap yielded a little over 1.5 cups of flakes. The recipe only uses one cup of soap flakes, so I put the remaining soap in a jar for later use. <br />
In a large pot, combine 1 cup soap flakes, 10 cups water, and 1 Tbs glycerin. Turn on medium heat and stir until the soap dissolves. <br />
Let the soap cool completely, then pour into the containers using the funnel. That’s all there is to it!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06949888946336737904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1759033179486294619.post-4229788177158562732011-11-21T21:44:00.000-08:002011-11-21T21:44:13.362-08:00The Giving Tree<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2BNGyEQe9zHq5576J05Zj4E-kN52NsfuyaMQZUMEeCTFlcn9J2WrLe3biR4-6k6jeLhSH2fsdbpOzM5lU7i1yV_QvZPv5a1m2JDW0YwhjkTfVvQScGcufmBX7__DCXzbsES_T0tHr_EQ/s1600/ChristmasGivingTree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2BNGyEQe9zHq5576J05Zj4E-kN52NsfuyaMQZUMEeCTFlcn9J2WrLe3biR4-6k6jeLhSH2fsdbpOzM5lU7i1yV_QvZPv5a1m2JDW0YwhjkTfVvQScGcufmBX7__DCXzbsES_T0tHr_EQ/s320/ChristmasGivingTree.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div>Service group is going to take off in the holiday spirit. We are doing a ward <strong>Giving Tree</strong>. To help those who may need additional assistance this time of year.</div><div> </div><div>We will start by combining with the craft group in making tags, and Christmas tree ornaments. Some will be used for the Giving Tree and some for us to share or use at home.</div><div> </div><div><strong>All sisters</strong> are invited to join us this Saturday, <strong>11/26 at 10am</strong> at the church. Hot cider and pastries will be there to munch on.</div><div> </div><div> Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.</div><div>-Janelle </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06949888946336737904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1759033179486294619.post-73331932943973437152011-11-14T14:40:00.000-08:002011-11-14T22:56:50.311-08:00Christmas is coming!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR5mP4Ds0wRN2ZaQCN_gxAvnMMxfCVgvymFRNRcyOOY8HvvG91e6WU9XKs-1gWKL2wmu9yxnBKXVyiO04tVKATNLzAWrX_9HjhQrcqOwZ3FtVI1TXHgql1Nx1iJJEYXL-ExRWRjYG-LHo/s1600/mary_baby_jesus1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR5mP4Ds0wRN2ZaQCN_gxAvnMMxfCVgvymFRNRcyOOY8HvvG91e6WU9XKs-1gWKL2wmu9yxnBKXVyiO04tVKATNLzAWrX_9HjhQrcqOwZ3FtVI1TXHgql1Nx1iJJEYXL-ExRWRjYG-LHo/s200/mary_baby_jesus1.jpg" width="161" /></a><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ready for Christmas Enrichment</span> </strong><br />
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This month we will get our minds, houses and table ready for the Christmas holiday.<br />
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We have three great classes you get to take part in.<br />
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Keeping Christ the focus of Christmas~<br />
We will decorate a book, for you to take home, with Christ focused stories and music for each day of Advent.<br />
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Company Ready Your Home~<br />
Quick tips on keeping your house presentable<br />
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Easy Appetizer and Dessert Ideas~<br />
Get to taste test and take home these great quick, yummy treat recipes!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06949888946336737904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1759033179486294619.post-59213513973565667782011-08-18T14:32:00.001-07:002011-08-18T14:52:30.250-07:00What a great night!!!<div>What a beautiful night! Thank you to Jan for hosting in her amazing garden. It was stunning. Thank you to the 9 sisters that let me use flowers from their yards. Thank you to everyone who brought food, recipes are coming! There were requests for more than one! Thank you to everyone that helped clean-up, it was a great group effort! </div><div>
<br /></div><div>Love you all!</div><div>abra</div><div>
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<br /></div><div>2 cups sugar</div><div>1 cup water</div><div> 1 Tbsp Culinary lavender</div><div>
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<br /></div><div>I use it in lemonade, frosting, in cupcake batter etc. Any time I want the flavor of lavender. </div><div>
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<br /></div><div>Culinary Lavender links</div><div>
<br /></div><div>http://www.mountainsidelavender.com/</div><div>
<br /></div><div>http://www.lavenderatstonegate.com/</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Lavender Recipe links</div><div>
<br /></div><div>http://www.mountainsidelavender.com/recipes/index.html</div><div>
<br /></div><div>http://www.joys-of-lavender.com/lavender-recipes.html</div><div>
<br /></div><div>http://whatscookingamerica.net/Lavender.htm</div><div>
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<br /></div>what kind of a name is abrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859610674452755766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1759033179486294619.post-52392775158406903152011-08-11T19:49:00.000-07:002011-08-11T22:41:39.984-07:00Garden Tea Party<div>
<br /></div><div>Come for a relaxing evening of tea, talk and treats! Here is a peek of the beautiful evening we will have together! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Tuesday, Aug. 16th @ 6:30</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />what kind of a name is abrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859610674452755766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1759033179486294619.post-62699179540986204932011-05-25T10:09:00.000-07:002011-06-07T13:31:26.468-07:00Service Auction<strike>June 21st at 7pm</strike><strong> New improved date! </strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">June 28th at 7pm!</span></strong><br />
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We are having our first service auction!<br />
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Here is the scoop!<br />
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This is a <strong>money free</strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span lang="en-US" style="language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">auction, you will be </span><span lang="en-US" style="language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">receiving points to </span><span lang="en-US" style="language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">bid with that night.</span><br />
Everyone brings an item or service to auction off. <br />
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Here are a few ideas-<br />
• Free babysitting while sister goes out or goes to the Temple <br />
• Free haircut<br />
• Free lessons in knitting or crochet<br />
• Loaves of bread<br />
• Fresh jam that were auctioned someone offered to teach you how to <br />
• Flower arranging<br />
• Free dinner to a family<br />
• Baby blankets<br />
• Cookies<br />
• Computer lessons<br />
• Quilting lessons<br />
• Dance lessons<br />
• Yard care services<br />
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<span lang="en-US" style="language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">You can request childcare and/or let me know what you are auctioning off here under comments.</span><br />
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<span lang="en-US" style="language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US;">It will be a great night of fun!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06949888946336737904noreply@blogger.com1