Are you feeling less stressed about your next party??

What a great morning of chatting, food and advice! Thank you so much to Sylvia for all her wonderful "stress free" tips on hosting a party or event. If you missed this morning or didn't write her "7 Commandments" down here's a recap:

1. Pray- Before even beginning the planning process, pray about your event. 

2. Plan- This is key to having enough time for everything as well as making sure you have everything you need. Write out lists for everything. (menu, supplies needed, stores you will shop at, your budget for the event, etc) 

3. Peruse- Be creative in this area! Make sure to look through all the stuff you already have on hand, so that you aren't buying things you already have!

4. Phew- Give yourself enough time to get everything done! When the lists are all checked off...let out that nice big "Phew!"

5. Party- Enjoy the party or event you are hosting! With proper planning, this commandment should be the most enjoyable! You won't be stressing about the food not being ready, or the table not being completely set, because you will have planned enough time for all of that to have been done before anyone even walks through the door!

6. Points- After each party or event you host, make a list of things you'd like to do differently or items you might like to have for the next one!

7. Peace- The feeling you will have when it's all over and you're ready for the next one! 

If you have any questions about anything Sylvia covered this morning or additional questions you may have thought about since, here's her contact info:

Sylvia Newman
(Director of First Impressions/Hospitality)
snewman@missionhillscc.org
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A couple other tidbits from this morning...

Don't forget to sign up for the OC Register! This is our fundraiser for this year and every subscription counts! Pass along the info to your friends, family & neighbors! Heck....for $1, why not sign up everyone on your street and when you see them walk out on Sunday morning confused as to why there's a newspaper on their driveway... wave and say Merry Xmas :) 

Also if you haven't done so already please take a look at the meal sign up for Christina. There are still 5 spots available!

http://www.takethemameal.com/meals.php?t=BDGZ4555

Have a great rest of your week!!

Any bookworms out there??

Calling all moms who love to read, like to read, or maybe just want a break once a month!! We are looking to form our bookclub back up now that summer is over and would love, love, love for you to join us! Our meetings are once a month & normally meet at the Starbucks in RSM near the Lowe's. Our upcoming books are: The Paris Wife, Unbroken & Crossing Oceans. Even if you feel you can't commit to a book a month, we'd still love for you to join. Make it every-other month if that's what works for you. Annnndddddd....if you don't finish the book that month....that's ok! Still come & enjoy some company & coffee! Please contact Naomi Salazar at naomisalazar11@gmail.com if you're interested in joining!

Christina had her baby!!!

Congratulations to Christina and her family on their newest addition!! Grant Walker was born on September 18th at 8:04 AM. He was 6 lb 10 oz & 18 1/2 inches long! Mamma & baby are both doing great! The Migge's are now a happy family of 5! 

First M2M of the semester a SUCCESS!!!

Thanks for joining us this morning for our first M2M of the Fall 2012 semester! What a wonderful morning we had filled with food, friends, fun and a lot of laughter! Just a reminder that we have our first M2M play date one week from today. 
               - Next Wednesday, September 19- 
We will meet at Foothill Ranch Community Park around 10AM. Bring a friend and let's have fun!

Many of you were asking for the recipe of the blueberry cobbler this morning. It was made by our own Mentor Mom Coordinator, Lori West! She has been kind enough to give us the recipe! Here it is! 

BLUEBERRIES & BISCUIT COBBLER

 

2 Cups Blueberries (rinsed)

1 Can Buttermilk Grand Biscuits (cut into quarters) The Buttermilk are the best.

1 Stick butter

 

Grease large glass dish

Mix 1/2 Cup Brown sugar w/ 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Dip quarters of biscuits in melted butter, then coat in brown sugar mix.

 

Place pieces in glass dish.

Cover w/ blueberries, 1/2 Cup of granulated sugar, then 1/2 Cup of Quick Quaker oats.

 

Bake 20 minutes @ 350 degrees

 

GREAT FOR BREAKFAST OR BRUNCH! 

See you all soon and remember.... You ARE Wonderfully Made!

Does Anyone Else Ever Feel Like This??!!

Hey moms.... do you every want to do a happy dance (literally), the day the kids go back to school??! Check out this video for a little morning chuckle :)

Wonderfully Made: Pinning Our Hopes on Faith, Family & Friendships

Welcome back M2M'ers and hello to our new moms! We are so excited to start another year of Mom2Mom and this year's theme is all about pinning your hopes on Faith, Family & Friendships. Life for us moms should never be a "mom-petition" & this year we hope to share with you how to inspire one another, encourage each other and be the sisters in Christ that God has called us to be. This semester's line up of speakers is amazing! Take a look below for our meeting dates as well as what topics we will be covering! We can't wait to see you at the first meeting!

September 12th- Getting to Know You....1st meeting! 

September 26th- Stress- Free Hosting Tips
(Sylvia Newman: Director of Hospitality & First Impressions at MHCC)
http://missionhillscc.org

October 10th- Raising a Generous Child 
(Barb Christing)
http://www.slingshotkids.com/

October 24th- Teaching Your Child Through Play 
(Gail Quickle)
http://www.missionhillschristianschool.org/component/option,com_qcontacts/catid,38/id,1/view,contact/

November 7th- Treasures of Truth 
(Sheri Rose Shephard)
http://www.hisprincess.com/

November 28th- Developmental Milestones & Discipline Strategies 
(Derek Carroll)
http://www.theparentessentials.com/

December 5th- Keeping Your Marriage Hot 
(Janet Hertog)
http://www.blessed2bmomof3.blogspot.com/

December 19th- Christmas Party!!!