Mothers of Preschoolers @ Chippewa Evangelical Free Church

May Events

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Sat, 12 May 2012 19:20:00 +0000

PLAYDATE•PLAYDATE•PLAYDATE

Thursday, May 17 10:00 - 11:30am

Arcadia Gymnastics

246 Elmbrook Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

724-846-7078 arcadiagymnastics.weebly.com

($4.50 per child, under 2 free)

We’ll have the whole place to ourselves! Dress kids in comfy clothes - there will be lots of rolling, tumbling, and jumping! Children need no gymnastics experience to participate.

May 23^rd9:15am-11:15am

End of the Year MOPS Celebration!

Our May 23^rd Meeting is going to be a picnic-style meeting. Our Moppet workers are few due to vacations and different things, and this will be a fun ending to our year. So, there will be no childcare offered, BUT the nursery rooms will be available to us if needed, and we'll have all kinds of fun stuff to do, like bouncy houses and games, and access to the playground outside. The food will be bring your own picnic/snack food. Good times!

MOM’S SOCIAL•MOM’S SOCIAL

Thursday, May 24 at 7:00pm

Beaver Falls Coffee and Tea Co.

3219 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA

724-843-4221

Sara reserved the back room for just us moms!

MOPS Steering needs YOU!

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Tue, 01 May 2012 04:27:00 +0000

We are still looking for sweet mamas to join our Steering Team next year!! If you are interested in ANY way, please get a hold of Allyson Gulish via text or call on her cell: 724.462.5337, or you can also email). Our year is quickly coming to a close, and all our positions need filled before our last meeting!

These are the positions that are open for next year:

**These positions can only be filled by moms who are members or regular attenders of EFree:

*Coordinator

*Discussion Group Leader Coordinator

*Hospitality Coordinator

*Publicity Coordinator

**These positions do not have to be EFree members/attenders:

*Discussion Group Leader

*Crafts Leader

*Food Leader

*Decoration Leader

**DGLs will meet regularly with the DGL Coordinator, and the Crafts, Food, and Decorations Leaders will meet regularly with the Hospitality Coordinator.

If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please contact Allyson Gulish 724.462.5337!

Recipes from April 25th MOPS Meeting - Yum!

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:31:00 +0000

The following are the recipes mentioned at the April 25th MOPS Meeting where the speaker was Kelly Miller from the Health Hut and as appeared in the April 2012 Moptimist.

Salad Dressings for all Tastes

Dressings can be easy. For instance, you can simply add orange juice, lime juice & balsamic vinegar to greens without even mixing them first; just add what tastes right to you.

You can make a marvelous light summer salad simply by adding strawberries, raspberries, and sliced oranges –with their juice- to a bed of baby lettuce, then topping it all with raspberry wine vinegar to taste.

Oil free Salad dressing makes about ½ cup

Juice of 1 lemon, lime or orange 1 tsp. bragg’s amino’s 1 sp. Mustard of choice 1-2 Tbl. (or more) balsamic vinegar or any vinegar of choice Mint sauce (a few drops) or a teaspoon of molasses or honey (optional)

Orange Juice-Lime Salad Dressing makes about ½ cup

1/3 cup orange juice 1 tsp. peeled, chopped fresh ginger Juice and zest of 1 lime 2 Tbls. Raspberry balsamic vinegar

3, 2, 1, Salad Dressing makes about 1/3 cup

3 Tbls. Balsamic vinegar 2 Tbls. mustard of choice 1 Tbls. Maple syrup

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.

My favorite Vinaigrette makes about 1 ¼ cups

¾ cup extra virgin olive oil pinch of salt 1/3 cup red wine vinegar pinch of cayenne 2 tsp. Dijon mustard ¼ tsp. toasted sesame oil

Wisk all ingredients till smooth.

Bacon Buttermilk Ranch makes about 2 ½ cups

6 slices bacon, cooked till crisp, drained and crumbled. Store in baggy and add to dressing as needed. 1 cup low fat vegenaise (or mayo, its just not as healthy)

1 cup buttermilk 2 TBLS. Minced scallions (green onions) 1 TBLS. Fresh parsley or ½ TBLS. Dried 1 tsp. minced fresh garlic (2 cloves) ½ tsp. ground black pepper ¼ tsp. sea salt ¼ tsp. paprika Dash of Tabasco sauce, or more if you like it (which I do)

Wisk all ingredients together in a bowl except for bacon. This dressing stores well. just add bacon when you use it a little at a time to keep it crisp. Bacon can also be frozen in a Ziploc to take out and add as needed.

Simple Summer Quinoa Salad

Kelly Miller, Health Hut

Ingredients:

1 cup quinoa 1 ½ cups cold water 1 medium ripe tomato, chopped ¼ tsp. salt 3 TBLS. fresh mint, chopped ½ red or yellow bell pepper, sliced thin

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced ½ cup chopped broccoli, blanched (optional) 2 scallions (green onions), chopped

½ cup chopped toasted walnuts (pine nuts, pecans or sliced almonds can be substituted) ¼ cup feta cheese

Dressing:

1/4 cup olive oil 1 tsp. Eden toasted sesame oil 3 Tbls. fresh or Santa Cruz organic, not from concentrate lemon juice ½ tsp. organic Herbamare seasoning blend 2 cloves chopped garlic

Directions:

**soak the quinoa in cold water for 5 minutes or more**rinse thoroughly through a fine mesh strainer till water is clear**bring the 1 ½ cups water to a boil, add salt and quinoa, cover, reduce heat to low. Cook for about 15 minutes or till light and fluffy and water is absorbed. Remove from heat, stir to fluff and put in a bowl to cool**blend dressing ingredients with a whisk or shake in a jar**gently combine cooled quinoa, veggies, herbs, nuts and cheese**stir in dressing, cover and chill or serve immediately

A few tips to know about quinoa**unless the box says prewashed, quinoa must be rinsed or it will be terribly bitter, don’t skip this step**quinoa can be cooked ahead and kept in the frig for lots of good uses**it is delicious for breakfast with maple syrup**it can be served hot as a pilaf or used for a stuffing in poultry**for added taste, use vegetable or chicken broth instead of water**quinoa has more protein than any other grain, it is gluten free and cholesterol free and quicker to cook than any other whole grain. In good health, Enjoy!

Mom's Social - Ann's House

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:23:00 +0000

Friday, April 27

Starting at 7 pm

Ann's House for fun games and yummy snacks!

If you have questions or need directions,

call or text Ann at 724-622-5027.

MOPS Playdate - Ewing Park

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:20:00 +0000

Wednesday, April 18

9:30-11:30am

Ewing Park in Ellwood City

Kids Created Kingdom

If you want to, bring a lunch and stay later!

There is so much to do in this awesome park in Ellwood City!

It is worth the drive!

The playground is a large, jungle-gym-type, playpen for children of all ages.

Over 200-square feet of fun!

If you have questions or need directions,

call or text Ann at 724-622-5027

You are invited....

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:26:00 +0000

... to our MOPS Tea and Treasures!

Wednesday, April 11th

9:15-11:15am

YOU are the guest of honor!

Celebrating YOU as a Mom:
Special Sit-Down Brunch

& a MOPS Mom's Testimony

Please come so YOU can be celebrated!

Playdate at Ewing Park

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:38:00 +0000

Friday, March 30 from 11am-1pm

Ewing Park Playground in Ellwood City

(Weather permitting)

Feel free to bring a lunch for your kiddos and yourself if you want,

there are picnic tables and benches.

There is so much to do in this awesome park in Ellwood City!

It is worth the drive!

The playground is a large, jungle-gym-type, playpen for children of all ages. Over 200-square feet of fun!

Need directions? Email j_banyay(at)yahoo(dot)com.

Mom's Social at Shakespeare's Restaurant

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:34:00 +0000

Monday, March 26th at 6pm

Shakespeare's Restaurant

1495 Mercer Road

Ellwood City, PA 16117

724-752-4653

If you are planning to come, could you please reply to j_banyay(at)yahoo(dot)com.

The more the merrier, so hope you're planning to come out and join us for a good meal with good friends!

Click here for more information about Shakespeare's.

Humor

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:19:00 +0000

Today's Humor

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 07:19:00 +0000

Baby Sleep Positions

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:49:00 +0000

Can anyone relate?

Sorry if anyone finds the expletive offensive.

Mom's Social at Clay Cafe!

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:58:00 +0000

Mom’s Social!
Clay Café in Sewickley, PA
February 23^rd from 7-9pm

$7 per mom, plus at least another $4 per pottery piece. Includes everything you need to paint your own pottery! Also, this is a ladies night - hors d'oeuvres included! Bring your own beverages.

Please RSVP by February 21^st to Becky Koether (Red DGL)

724. 581. 8347 or BeckyKoether(at)gmail(dot)com

Location: Nickelodeon Mall, 431 Beaver Street Sewickley, PA

www.claycafe.net.

Also let Becky know if you are interested in carpooling.

Becky will pick up your pieces when finished and bring to MOPS.

Playdate at Bounce-A-Round!

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:43:00 +0000

Bounce-A-Round in Boardman, Ohio
February 21^st from 11am-1pm
(Toddlers only please, ages 5 & under)

$5 per child, includes admission and a snack and drink. You are welcome to bring in your own snacks, even fast food or pizza, but no party tray foods.

Location: 6961 Southern Blvd, Boardman, OH 44512 330.726.5781

Take a right into the complex after Home Depot.

Romantic words for your Valentine

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:42:00 +0000

Try these out on your husband this year on Valentine's Day.by Jennifer Dyer
The other day my husband said one of the most romantic things I'd heard in my entire life: "Go lie down or take a bath. I'll do the dishes."

Click here to read more on FamilyLife.com.

Inside a Toddler's Brain

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:53:00 +0000

So that's why!

Playdate at Arcadia!

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:28:00 +0000

The play-date is MOVED from this Friday

to next TUESDAY January 31st from 10:30am-12pm.
$4.50 per child

Arcadia is a gym where the kids will have the chance to play on the mats and RUN around for a little while. We'll have the place to ourselves! Coaches will help manage the kids as well. No gymnastics experience required. Wear comfy clothes and socks.

Arcadia Gymnastics
243 Elmbrook Road

Beaver Falls, PA 15010

"Mom, can we play in the snow?"

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:03:00 +0000

used with permission

Mom's Social - Hannah's House!

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:33:00 +0000

Come and join the fun as we chat the night away and play games!

You can also bring nail polish if you want to take some time to paint the toes without the kiddos!

8pm at The Reichart's House

Friday, January 20

504 Chapel Drive

Ellwood City, PA 16117

see website for directions if needed

www.pinevalleybiblecamp.org

Can't wait to see you ladies there!

Jada's Video

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:26:00 +0000

Jen is one of the moms in our MOPS family. Her oldest daughter is 6-year-old Jada. Last summer Jada was diagnosed with bone cancer that resulted in the amputation of one of her legs. She is currently cancer free but still has several chemo treatments to go, continued heeling of the amputation, and confronting basic mobility now as an amputee. A prosthetic is in her future but for now she gets around with a walker, quite well and quite speedily. She can often be found jumping on her parent's bed practicing for a trampoline that will soon be in her back yard.

Jada's Aunt Hannah made this video of Jada and Jen describing this journey.

This video was shown at yesterday's MOPS meeting... with a surprise LIVE appearance by Jada!

MOPS Meetings are back!

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:07:00 +0000

Experiencing Christmas with the 5 Senses

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:29:00 +0000

Click here for more by Gloria Gaither on FamilyLife.com.

If ever there were a truth that needed to be internalized, it is the amazing story of a God who came as a helpless baby to touch us at our point of need.

All the senses have been called into play by the deep longing to share the very personal experiences of a cosmic and eternal change-point.

December 14th MOPS Meeting

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:35:00 +0000

A LOT is going on at our December 14th MOPS Meeting!

Can't wait to see YOU there!

YOU are invited even if this is your first meeting with us or if you've never been to one of our meetings.
Come hungry! (don't forget food if you signed up to bring something for our regular meeting or the Moppets brunch)
Last chance to enter a ticket in the gift card drawings! If at anytime since September you've brought food, greeted at the door, or helped in the kitchen - you get to enter 1 ticket. If you babysat at a Steering meeting - you get 2 tickets and you get entered in the Steering Babysitter Only gift basket drawing. Ask a Steering member if you're not sure what to do. Drawings will be held at this meeting!
Bring your Secret Sister gift. Keep it with you and don't tell anyone who you have! We'll do the exchanging at a designated time. (Please attend this meeting even if you're not participating in the Secret Sister. Not everyone participates.)
Moppets Brunch, to thank the volunteers who so graciously watch our children during MOPS meetings, immediately following. Can you stay after our regular meeting and help with the brunch? We need help with room set-up, food serving, clean-up and babysitting. Anything you can do is wonderful!

Mom's Social and Cookie Exchange

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:17:00 +0000

Make 6 cookies for each person attending (21 are signed). If you can put them in a bag, tin, box, anything that you want to distribute them. Also make an extra 6 cookies to share that evening. This is such a great way to stock up on cookies for the holidays! (NOTE: this is different than we've done it in the past. If you have questions or want to get on the list, contact Jodie Fusetti 412.974.6361).

PLEASE COME EVEN IF YOU AREN'T PART OF THE COOKIE EXCHANGE!

The Gathering Place at Darlington Lake is located

at 341 Elmwood Blvd, Darlington, PA 16115

Our Annual Christmas Brunch!

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:11:00 +0000

8 Ways to Pressure-Proof Your Holidays

noreply@blogger.com (Chippewa Evangelical Free Church Mothers of Preschoolers) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:03:00 +0000

They're heeeeerrrreeeee!

The holidays. And all the stress that comes with them. Read this post on FamilyLife.com by Mary May Larmoyeux to pressure-proof your holidays and focus on the real reason for the season.

Click here.