Bonner County Mothers' Club
Bonner County Mothers’ Club
Bonner County Mothers’ Club
Jodie Newsom 217 Carter Drive Sagle, ID 83860
This beautiful image was shot by Thomas Laupstad in Norway in March of 2008 and can be found online.
January 2012 Volume 38
Next Meeting: January 11th 6:45pm: With the New Year just beginning, it is a great time to try out that Zumba class that you have always wanted to see if you like. Come join us and Zumba fitness trainer Katherine Funk and kick start your New Year’s fitness program. Join us at the Giggling Guests Building on Hwy 2 (toward Dover on the Left hand side). See you there!
Come join one of the BCMC book clubs:
The first book club will be meeting on th January 17 at 6pm at Cynthia’s home. They are reading The Three‐ Martini Playdate: A Practical Guide to Happy Parenting by Christie Mellor.
The second book club is still hammering out the details for their meeting. Keep an eye out in your Inbox if you are a member; the details will be coming shortly.
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Dear BCMC Friends,
Happy New Year!
For some of us, the New Year welcomes changes, new things to try and plenty of hours at the gym. This will be the first year that I can remember joining your ranks. Here’s to resolutions! (Right?) I have written and re‐written my list several times in my head. I’ve yet to really put it all down on paper…it’s really just a filing of all of the things I find wrong with myself and my life. Huh. The first few drafts (still in my head) were pretty harsh. I included everything, all of my shortcomings. I was a little bit evil‐stepmother‐ish to myself. So I went back with a lighter heart. I gave myself credit for all of the things I’ve already done and have already accomplished. I reminded myself that I’ve really come a long way to get here…To Today. I think we all have. When I step back and really think about this whole resolution thing, I can’t help but realize…after long…loooooong contemplation, that what I really want to resolve is to just keep resolving. I want to keep getting better. I want to keep taking one step forward and moving forward through this life, bravely, curiously and with my head held high. Is there anything more that I can ask of myself? Is there anything more that anyone could ask of themselves?
I will make one resolution. I will try to be more on time.
Hope you’ve had a wonderful holiday season. From all of us to all of you, Blessings. Sincerely, Stephanie Voit
In Other News… Are you
In A Pinch
?
Do you need a helping hand? The BCMC “In A Pinch” group will bring meals, run errands, babysit and perform some other helpful favors for you when you’ve just had a baby or find yourself in an emergency situation. If you're interested in joining the In A Pinch group, contact Nicole Ripley [email protected] or Jodie Newsom [email protected]. If you're "in a pinch" and need some assistance, contact Nicole Ripley (255-9516 or [email protected]) or Jodie Newsom (265-1904 [email protected]). “One person can make a difference and everyone can try.” ~John F. Kennedy
In Need of a Babysitter?
We will continue to
provide a list of people that club members recommend. If you have someone to add to the list, please contact Jodie. It is, of course, up to you to establish rates and rules with your chosen sitter. We hope this list helps you!
14 y/o Mary Aylward 9463530 or 3330 Careywood 15 y/o Sydney Foster 6108234 Ponderay 15 y/o Katie Mares 2639098 Base of Schweitzer 16 y/o Marissa Vinson (406)3340497 Sagle (and has a car) 16 y/o Alex Stevens (H)2638297, (C)3042743 Sagle (Jodie recommends her)
Also, Erica Balkema, Stephanie Voit’s adult sister, just moved here from Michigan and is wonderful with kids. She has her own car and could use a little extra cash while she’s here. Call her at (her new phone number) 208-946-1423.
Treasury Report: Balance as of 11/8/11 = $ 96.86,
USP (Stamps) 11/28/11 ‐ $17.60, MR (LW) + $5, MR (KY) + $10, MR (ME) +$5, Ending Balance as of 1/3/12 = $99.26
Recipe:
Here’s a simple dish that gets rave reviews, over and over again. Try it for a super bowl dish with pita chips, tortilla chips, crackers or crostini.
What you’ll need:
o 1/2 c. sour cream o 1 c. fresh grated parmesan cheese o 8 oz. softened cream cheese o 1/2 c. mayonnaise o 1 can or 1 cup artichokes, chopped o Garlic powder
Artichoke Dip From the kitchen of: Stephanie Hiatt
Directions:
Mix all ingredients and put in shallow baking dish. Bake at 350* for 20 min. or until brown.
Delicious!
Craft:
Materials:
Disposable foil pan (we used a rectangular cake pan) One orange cut into rounds A few small pine branches Fresh or frozen cranberries Sturdy twine, cut into 4 lengths (ours were about 2 feet each)
Winter Sun Catcher This eye-catching ornament strikes a festive note as a yard decoration. Feel free to improvise with any colorful natural materials you have on hand. Instructions: 1. Place the pan on a flat surface. Arrange the orange rounds and pine branches in the pan and add enough water to cover them. Sprinkle on the berries. For the hanging cords, lay one end of each piece of twine in the pan, submerging it at least several inches. Let the pan freeze outside (or place it in the freezer). 2. Remove the ice block from the pan (run warm water over the back if needed) and hang it up outside. This craft idea can be found online at www.familyfun.go.com.
This cool book can be found on the web at www.crayola.com.
