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President's Note
Greetings, Started off November at the MOMS Club Luncheon in Seattle with Bridget. Met some really wonderful people & came away feeling energized with new ideas for the year ahead ! Thanks to everyone who's able to participate in generously donating to our holiday giving family this winter, we've almost full filled all of this families wishes ! There's still a need for more canned foods. Other ideas are movies, anything else fun & girly, something related to cooking or gardening for Kelsey as well as school appropriate shirts for Kylie. Don't forget that I've volunteered to wrap all items, so just bring them with you to the meeting or contact Danielle for other arrangements ! Whatever your plans are for the rest of this month, I hope they are full of laughter & joy. I hope your families are healthy & warm. Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season. I feel fortunate to know all of you & look forward to what 2013 brings. Take care, Anneka McMillen
Kelsey, 12: - would really like new pj's ** - Anything girly, (hair ties**, makeup**, lip balm**, scarves**, gloves**, socks**, pretty much anything girly and wholesome) - Velour Hoody ** - Size small (adult) or 12 (girls not adult) - likes cooking and gardening (has to be in a pot no yard) Kylie, 16: - School appropriate shirts (size large or junior size 11) - would really like new pj's ** - Anything girly, (hair ties**, makeup**, lip balm**, scarves**, gloves**, socks**, pretty much anything girly and wholesome) - Velour Hoody ** Gina: - "I dont want anything... Just the joy of seeing my girls have a nice Christmas would be enough of a gift"
Christmas would be enough of a gift" Family gifts: -Board Games ** -Wholesome movies ** Needs: - Shampoo/ conditioner ** - tooth paste ** - Feminine products ** - Toilet paper ** - Paper towels ** - Canned foods (soups, beans, fruit, vegetables, etc.) ** - Flour ** - Sugar ** - Cake mixes ** - Cheese - Rice ** - Kitchen goods ** * Please reply to the evite or to Danielle Alapont and let her know what you are bringing so that we dont have too many duplicates. * Please bring items to next member meeting or contact Danielle and she will arrange to pick them up. These are suggestions and ideas for this family in great need. Please keep in mind that kids grow fast so if you buy clothes please try and provide a gift receipt.
Book Club
The next book club selection will be The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows.
"The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society begins in January 1946, when popular author Juliet Ashton, much like her fellow British citizens, is emerging from the dark days of World War II. As Juliet exchanges a series of letters with her publisher and her best friend, readers immediately warm to this author in search of a new subject in the aftermath of war. By the time Juliet receives an unexpected query from Dawsey Adams, we are caught in a delightful web of letters and vivid personalities and eager for Juliet to find the inspiration she seeks."
There are several available copies of this book at the Eugene Public Library to check out. Contact Kim Jenkins with any questions. Where: Sweet Life Patisserie When: December 5, 8:00-10:00 pm
If you're able to donate to our family in need (see article above) bring
If you're able to donate to our family in need (see article above) bring those items to the meeting as we'll be collecting them for wrapping & delivery.
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CONTACT KAMI
Emerson Forrest (12/25/08) Member Anniversaries: Heather Sielicki (2008) Mary Suelzle (2011) Celebrating a member anniversary soon? Contact Shireen to let her know if you plan to renew your membership. Celebrating a birthday but you didnt get your name in this months column? Send roster corrections/updates to Kami.
Yield: Makes 8 to 10 cookies Ingredients For Dough 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/4 teaspoon table salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, for decorating
For Decorating 1 large egg white 1 teaspoon water Sanding sugar Directions 1. In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside. 2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg, and beat until smooth, about 1 minute. 3. Add reserved flour mixture, and mix on low speed until thoroughly combined. Stir in vanilla. Wrap dough in plastic, and refrigerate for about 45 minutes. 4. Make cookie pattern and heart stencil while wrapped dough is
chilling. For the pattern, have your child trace his or her hand on a manila file folder, and cut out the tracing. You will lay this on the dough and trace around it with the tip of a paring knife. For the heart stencil, cut a heart shape from a piece of parchment paper, discarding center. 5. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. On a well-floured work surface, roll out cold dough to 1/8 inch thick. Cut out hand shapes. Transfer cookies to prepared baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes. Dough scraps may be re-rolled twice. 6. To decorate the cookies with sanding sugar hearts, lay the heart stencil over a cookie. Combine the egg white with the water in a small bowl. Brush the egg wash in the heart, and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Lift stencil and repeat with remaining cookies. Bake until edges just begin to brown lightly, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cookies cool on pans for 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Now cover up and cook on low for 6 hours, or on high for about 3 to 4. You'll know it's done when the top layer begins to brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. It will also pull a bit away from the sides. Tastetest a noodle to check texture. Uncover, and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Playgroup Corner
Playgroups are a great way to connect with Moms of kids with similar ages. Babies 2009 & older Mocha Mommies weekly meet up at a coffee shop is for you ! Interested in starting a playgroup ? Contact Nicole Akins. Babies 2010 Playgroup meets on Wednesdays, from 10am to Noon. Members take turns hosting. Contact Brittany Gilbert, and she'll add you to our facebook group so you can get the skinny on locations. Babies 2011 Playgroup also meets on Wednesdays, starting at 2:00. Members take turns hosting. Contact Shanna Chess to get in the loop. Babies 2012 Playgroup: This group is still working on a regular day/time to meet. Contact Anneka McMillen or Kim Jenkins to find out more. Watch for all-ages play dates on the facebook page and via e-mail!
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