Monkeys in a Barrel Kool-Aid Play Dough :

3 c flour c salt 2 packages of unsweetened Kool-Aid (any flavor) 2 c boiling water 3 tbsp oil Combine the flour, salt and Kool-Aid, and then add water and oil. Stir to Aid, combine. Cool slightly; then knead with hands to form dough. You may need to add more or less flour depending on what consistency you like. Store in an airtight container.

Volume 1 Issue 1

September 2011

A monthly publication by Yokota MOPS

Happy birthday to all the birthday babes and babies! py Birthday Babes
Chrissy Hare {1} Kim Cochran {6} Natalie Albaugh {8} Estella Smith {14} Alisha Barton {17} Jessica Postelmans {28}

Birthday Babies
Sydney Morain {4} Lyndon Gerold {12} Isaiah Carranza {14} Cecilia Mingee Mingee {15} Aevriane Galliguez {16} Evelyn Bull { {19} Kiara Rue {23 23}

Hello, Mommies, and welcome to MOPS! It is our hope that this will be a place where you can come and feel refreshed from the unrelenting daily demands of motherhood, where you can connect with other moms know that you are NOT alone, and be encouraged in your faith journey.

2011-2012 Calendar
September 20 Introduction to MomSense October 18 Battleship: How to Discipline without Making It a Battle

Notes

November 15 This years theme is MomSense. Each Monopoly: Successfully Handling month will have a different game theme Your Money with the idea that we are each in the December 13 midst of the game of mothering Risk: Risk What God Has Given to sometimes moving two spaces forward You for Others and three spaces back. We must navigate January 17 our way through this game as we are Scattergories: Getting It Together bombarded by an overabundance of information and advice, and trying to February 21 decide what truly works best for us and Battle of the Sexes: Marriage our children. As we gain experience as Matters mothers, our momsense continues to March 20 grow and develop. Jean Blackmer defines ckmer Taboo: Feelings about momsense as the combination of mom Motherhood intuition and commonsense. God has graced us with this gift to help us along April 17 our mothering journey. This year, join us Where in the World is Carmen San as we all seek to develop and grow our Diego? Fun & Effective Traveling own unique momsense, resulting in more re Techniques content, joyful and confident mothers! May 15 Operation: Health & Safety of Our Laurie & Laura Children

M eet the Players (aka Steering Team)

Laurie Schmaus, Co-Coordinator mom of 3 (age 3 & under) former social worker who regularly fantasizes about having a clean & organized home : favorite activity is a dance party with the little Schmice Amanda Romero, Finance mom of one 3 year old boy learning to coupon to get great deals : getting accounting degree : finishing sacraments in Catholic Church Lisa Howell, Hospitality mom of two very active kids currently spending her days fingerpainting, making play dough, baking treats & rediscovering the world through her childrens eyes : surfs internet for next adventure, craft or recipe while kids are sleeping! Sarah Larson, Creative Activities mom of one energetic 2 year old boy & 3 energetic boxers surgical student turned stay-athome mommy : loves everything biology & nature : always up for a challenge : impatiently waiting for the cleaning fairy to visit, but she seems to have lost her address! Maricel Johns, Publicity mom of two bouncing boys financial nerd-turned-healthcare organizer-turned-marketing nonprofiteer-turned-mom : whips out google for everything questionable : donor to Japans expressways & railroads : wishes tasks could be performed with just the thought of them Laura Middleton, Co Co-Coordinator blonde mom of two very redheaded children : obsessive to do list maker, grocery shopper & over over-analyzer who is on a mission to get both kids on the same nap schedule : former marketing manager turned domestic diva wi zero ability to with be crafty but can still be found wearing the tiara while cleaning the house! Morgan Burchette, Registration mom of one : married to the boy she met when she was 14 : high school cheerleader turned stay stayat-home mommy to a beautiful 6 home month old baby girl : wishes she was a better cook & ate more veggies Carol High, Discussion Group mom of two : r reformed bulk & wholesale shopper (who really needs a crate of Sham Wows?) : aspiring crafter, kitchen gadget enthusiast & lover of lang languages Heather Gerold, MOPPETS mom of two rambunctious little om boys : former social worked turned chef, train track master, avid childrens song singer & domestic diva with a crafty personality : dreams to be on Extreme Couponing one day

Hungry Hungry Hippos: Apple Streusel Muffins

M o m Sense Chal lenge

Let the mompetition begin! In an effort to get to know each other and Topping: bond as a group, we are playing the 1/3 c brown sugar MomSense Challenge. Moms play tsp cinnamon together with their discussion 2 tbsp butter groups, trying to earn as many points c pecans as possible for their group. Points Mix all ingredients to resemble coarse can be earned during MOPS meetings as well as during other crumbs. Set aside. activities outside of MOPS. Prizes will be awarded to the groups with Batter: the highest scores in December and 1 tsp baking powder May. 2/3 c brown sugar 1/3 c oil Points Possibility* Points* 1 egg Table Dresses Alike 10 c buttermilk Each Mom You Bring 10 1 tsp vanilla 10 2/3 c grated apples (1-2 apples, peeled Volunteer for MOPPETS Kids Playdate 25 & grated) Moms Night Out 25 tsp salt Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 12-cup Watch out for surprises throughout cup muffin tin or line with paper liners. Mix the year! together all dry ingredients in a medium *Challenges may be edited during the year, and we bowl. Whisk together all wet will notify you of any modifications. ingredients in a large bowl, including grated apples. Fold flour mixture into Connect Onl ine wet ingredients until just combined. We did it! In an effort to Divide batter evenly into tins and top stay connected and relay with streusel mixture. For regular information easily, Yokota muffins, bake for 15-18 minutes, until MOPS has updated its tester comes out clean. Cool on wire Facebook group and created a rack before serving. website. Please visit Source: bakingbites.com yokotamops.org and Yokota MOPS Do you have an idea or information on Facebook to get the latest youd like to share with everyone? information and discussions.
Send them to Maricel at maricel.johns@gmail.com.

MomSense is is that superpower that tingles that when its too quiet in the house, s and you know that the kids are up to no good.
- Becky, mom of 3