Quilting & Sewing Group - December

Quilting & Sewing Group

When?

Thursday December 10th, 6:30-7:30 PM at Cathy U'Ren's Home

What will we be doing?

1. Christmas Stockings - Patterns, Sewing Instructions, Fabric & Supply list will be available at Quilting Group.

2. 12 Block Quilt - We will be working on Block #10. (Taught by Cathy U'Ren)

*More information will be posted on the Relief Society Board along with the Christmas Stocking Display.

November Quilting Group

Quilting and Sewing Group

(Thurs.) November 12, 9:30-10:30am at The Church and 6:30-7:30pm at Cathy U'Ren's Home.

What will we be doing?

1. 10 piece Thanksgiving Dinner Set- Patterns, Sewing Instructions, Fabric and Supply List, Fun and Easy Craft Ideas, and helpful ideas on how to display your Children's Thanksgiving Art work they bring home from school on your Thanksgiving dinner table. Available at Quilting Group to help make your Thanksgiving holiday easier and much more enjoyable. Great ideas to help you spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your family, friends,and loved ones.

2. 12 Block Quilt-We will be going over Block #9. Taught by Cathy U'Ren.

*Updated 12 Block Quilt Summary, Sketches of each block, Methods and Sewing Instructions, and New Tips and Techniques to help make sewing each quilt block that much easier.

*Everyone is welcome! Come and bring a friend. You'll be glad you did.

*More information will be posted on the Relief Society Bulletin Board and remember to look for The 10 piece Thanksgiving Dinner Set Display. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to sew and decorate a functional Thanksgiving Dinner Set that you and your family can enjoy. There will be lots of ideas for you to choose from so you can create your own Customized Dinner Set to meet you and your families individual needs. This 10 piece set can also be used for any Holiday, special occasion, or for every day use.

Super Saturday Crafts

It's that time of year!! Time for Super Saturday!

Saturday, November 14th @ 12:30 at the church!

We will be having lunch and many opportunities to do fun things!

Microwave Potato Bags

(everything included)

Price - $2.50

Gingerbread Men Gift Jars

(jar, vinyl, ribbon, & tag)

Price - $2.00

Recipe in a Jar

(quart size wide mouth jar, recipe & ingredients)

Price - $2.00

ASK Frame

(frame & all supplies included)

Price - $6.00

Luke Scripture Nativity Print

(copy of print on Heavy cardstock, mat & frame NOT included)

Price - $.50

Living Christ Photo Mat

(photo mat & pictures, frame NOT included)

Price - $6.00

Rice Bags

(rice included)

Price - $2.00

(please specify color)

Cinnamon Ornaments

(2 dozen small ornaments)

Price - $3.00

Birthday Wreath

(everything included)

Price - $20.00 *All of these will be displayed for the next 2 Sunday's outside of the Relief Society Room. If you are not able to sign up there, you can email your order to me at bregirl81@gmail.com. We need to collect the money BEFORE the 11th, and Tara Wagley will be collecting that.

Visiting Teaching Conference

This Saturday,

October 31st, 9:00 - 10:00 AM.

*Breakfast will be served and we will enjoy an hour's worth of fun and building friendships.

October Quilting and Sewing Group

When? Thursday, October 22, 9:30-10:30am at The Church and 6:30-7:30pm at Cathy U'Ren's House.

What will we be doing?

1. Holiday Kitchen Dish Towels (Pattern, Sewing Instructions, and a Supply List will be available at Quilting Class.)

2. 12 Block Quilt- We'll be going over Block #8 (Taught by Cathy U'Ren).

*The 12 Block Summary Paper will be updated with the new blocks, sewing instructions, sketches, methods to use, and new helpful tips and techniques to make sewing the blocks that much easier.

*Everyone is welcome! Please come join us and bring a friend with you. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to make your very own 12 Block Quilt.

*Please feel free to bring your finished Blocks and sewing projects to Show and Tell at Quilting Group. We would love to see them!

*This month's take home project is Holiday Kitchen Dish Towels. Cloth towels are so much prettier than paper towels and add a sense of coherent style to your home. They are so simple to make, you can create many different variations and styles by adding extra accents with embroidery and other embellishments or by simply changing the fabric. Dress your kitchen for any occasion: Everyday simple yet beautiful, Elegant dinner parties, any Holiday or Season: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall. With the Holiday season fast approaching these quick and easy dish towels will enhance your holiday decor and will help make cleaning your Thanksgiving feast and those holiday spills quick and easy to clean. This is a very easy project that will take less than an hour to make and each dish towel has a convenient loop to hang dry. Quick and easy. Fun and decorative.

Cream Puff Cake

Rosemary made this treat last night for bookgroup and wanted to share it with the sisters :)

Cream Puff Cake

1 cup water
6 Tbls. butter
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup flour
4 large eggs

Bring water to boil with butter and salt. Remove from heat and add flour - stir until smooth. Return to heat and cook until dough forms a ball. Transfer to a mixing bowl and beat to cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time beating thoroughly between each egg. Spread dough onto a greased jelly roll pan and bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Cool completely.
Mix 1 large vanilla pudding with milk as directed for the pie recipe (the reduced milk recipe). Fold in 8 oz. carton of Cool Whip and spread on top of the puff crust. Top with whipping cream (1 pint whipped and sweetened) and drizzle with chocolate sauce before cutting.

September Quilting & Sewing Group

When? Thursday, September 24, 11:30-12:30 noon at The Church and 6:30-7:30pm at Cathy’s House

What will we be doing?
1. Decorative Throw Pillow (Pattern, Sewing Instructions, and a Supply List will be available at Quilting class.)

2. 12 Block Quilt -We’ll be going over Block #7 (Taught by Cathy U’Ren)

*NEW 12 Block Summary Paper. Available at Quilting group there will be a 12 Block Summary paper with all the blocks we have worked on, so far, in class. It’s complete with: Sewing Instructions, Measurements, Sketches of the Methods to use, and Tips and Techniques to make sewing the quilt blocks that much easier. This will be a helpful guide to everyone. New comers can grab a summary paper and jump right in joining the class. You will have all the information you need to start sewing your blocks right at your finger tips. It will be so nice to have the summary paper right in front of you, and in your own home, to help guide you through measuring and sewing each quilt block. (This summary will be updated, once a month, after every Quilting group.)

* Everyone is welcome! Please come join us. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to make your very own 12 Block Quilt.

* Please feel free to bring your finished blocks, finished take-home sewing projects, or anything else you would like to Show and Tell us to Quilting Group. We’d love to see them!

*This month’s take-home project is a Decorative Throw Pillow. Here’s another way to surround yourself with patterns prints and colors of all different shapes and sizes: round, rectangle, heart, square, both day and night. Toss them on your bed, snuggle up with one on your couch for an afternoon nap, take them with you in the car, and their great for camping and sleepovers too. Make a matching set or mix patterns and colors for a truly unique look that will enhance your home and your bedroom décor.

Recipe Request

If you came to the Enrichment Craft Night in June and brought something to eat, I need the recipe!!! Please email it to me at bregirl81@gmail.com.

Thanks!!!!

You can also email me if you have a recipe you want to share with the sisters in the ward. :)

August Quilting Group

Thursday, August 27, 11:00-12:00 noon at the church & 6:30-7:30pm at Cathy U'ren's Home.

What will we be doing?
1. Personalized Pillowcase (Pattern, Sewing Instructions, and a Supply List will be available at Quilting class.)

2. 12 Block Quilt -We’ll be going over another variation of Block #4 using The Flying Geese Method (Taught by Cathy U’Ren)

*NEW 12 Block Summary Paper. Available at Quilting group there will be a 12 Block Summary paper with all the blocks we have worked on, so far, in class. It’s complete with: Sewing Instructions, Measurements, Sketches of the Methods to use, and Tips and Techniques to make sewing the quilt blocks that much easier. This will be a helpful guide to everyone. New comers can grab a summary paper and jump right in joining the class. You will have all the information you need to start sewing your blocks right at your finger tips. It will be so nice to have the summary paper right in front of you, and in your own home, to help guide you through measuring and sewing each quilt block.
(This summary will be updated, once a month, after every Quilting group.)

* Everyone is welcome! Please come join us. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to make your very own 12 Block Quilt.

* Please feel free to bring your finished blocks, finished take-home sewing projects, or anything else you would like to Show and Tell us about to Quilting Group. We’d love to see them!

*This month’s take-home project is a Personalized Pillowcase. There is a certain satisfaction in resting your head on your own homemade pillowcase. When you discover how easy they really are to make you can whip them out by the dozens! This project is very easy, and suitable for any level of sewing. You will enjoy making your very own pillowcase and giving it that added personal touch to it just the way you want it. This is the perfect project to enhance with some embroidery designs or perhaps a monogram for a custom, personalized touch..

Ward Family Barbecue

Saturday, August 29 at 6 p.m. our ward will be having our Ward Family Barbecue at Bonneville Park.

Please put it on your calendars, invite your neighbors, and come join us for a fun evening.

Qulilting Group

Just a quick reminder that before the next quilting group class, Cathy would like everyone to look at the flying geese instructions on the website: Quilting with a passion tutorials- the double square method. Thank you!

Craft Night

Tuesday, July 21st, from 6:30-9:30 pm

in the Relief Society Room.

Bring your Unfinished projects to work on.

*Let us help you get your Books and Mini albums finished up!!!

July Quilting Group

When? Wednesday, July 22, 11:00-12:00 noon at The Church, and Thursday, July 23, 6:30-7:30pm at Cathy U'Ren's House

What will we be doing?

1. Sun Hat -Pattern, Sewing Instructions, and a Supply List will be available for Free at Quilting Group.

2. 12 Block Quilt -We’ll be going over Block #4 combined with The Flying Geese Block. (Taught by Cathy U'Ren)

*NEW* 12 Block Summary Paper (Available at Quilting group) There will be a 12 Block Summary paper with all the blocks we have worked on, so far, in class. It’s complete with: Sewing Instructions, Measurements, Methods to use, Sketches of each block, and Tips and Techniques to make sewing the quilt blocks that much easier. This will be a helpful guide to everyone. New comers can grab a summary paper and jump right in joining the class. You will have all the information you need to start sewing your blocks right at your finger tips. It will be so convenient to have the summary paper right in front of you, and in your own home, to help guide you through measuring and sewing each quilt block. (This summary paper will be updated, once a month, after every Quilting Class.)

* Everyone is welcome! Please come join us. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to make your very own 12 Block Quilt.

* Please feel free to bring your finished Quilt Blocks, finished take-home sewing projects, or anything else you would like to Show and Tell us about to Quilting Group. We'd love to see them!

*This month’s take-home project is a Sun Hat. With Summer here it’s nice to have a stylish sun hat that will shade you from the hot sun. It’s the timeless wide-brimmed style that you can take along with you anywhere: to the pool, in your own backyard to work in your garden, pack it in your suitcase and take it with you on vacation, out on your morning jog to keep the sun out of your eyes, or you can wear it just to show it off as your out around town running errands and doing your weekly shopping. Do something good for your skin by stitching this summery project.

Pictures from Enrichment Night

We had a great turn out last night. We were able to move into the building because of the wind. We had a wonderful dinner too!! (If you brought a dish last night, please email me the recipe at bregirl81@gmail.com so I can post it here.)

After dinner we started our craft.

We took these and made them our own!!!

Thanks to all who came!! We are going to have another craft night in July for all the unfinished projects. So if you didn't finish your boxes or tins you can finish them up next month :)

Gessel Baby

Anne Gessel had her baby on Tuesday! Click here to go to her blog for the full story.
Congrats Anne!!!!!

Enrichment update

Enrichment is starting at 6:00, not 6:30. Please take note of that!

Health Challenge Information

Health Challenge‏

A) Every day you need to do each of the following 10 items below. For each one you do, you get 1 point. You can earn up to 10 points a day for a total of 70 points in a week.

B) During each week you get 3 free points. For example, one day you can use a free point for having one normal size dessert, or use another free point for having carbonation one day, you could use the last free point for missing exercise one day. These points do not accumulate after a week. Use them or lose them.

C) Report your points via email every Monday.

D) You have 1 free day during the 4 week period where you can get all 10 points without having to follow any of the rules. This may come in handy if you are sick or on vacation, so use it wisely!

How To Earn Points:

1. Eat 5 servings of fruits/veggies. A serving can be a fruit or vegetable or a half cup of cooked vegetables. (2 cups of raw leafy green veggies is a serving). Fruit juice does not count since it is not a good choice for weight loss. 100% vegetable juice is fine.

2. Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. You can add Crystal Lite if you want to make it easier, but make sure half is plain water.

3. Get 7 hours of sleep a night. If you come up short you can take a nap during the day so the 7 hours do not have to be consecutive.

4. Exercise 30 minutes a day. This also does not have to be consecutive. You always get the point on Sunday without exercise if you go to church. Ha! Your walking must be more than a leisure walk. You should be able to talk but not sing.

5. No Soft drinks. None. Perrier is fine

6. No sweets. No cookies, candy, cake etc. No sugary muffins or sweetened cereal like Cap N' Crunch. (Brown sugar, no-calorie sweetener or honey on Oatmeal is fine)

7. No unhealthy food choices; fries, chips, Cheezits. (Baked chips and Wheat Thins/Triscuits are okay.) If you want a snack, a few nuts or a string cheese are a good choice or eat one of your fruits and veggies.

8. No eating after 8:00 p.m. Unless you work out for 2 hours or burn 1500 calories

9. Eat some whole grains or legumes. (2 servings per day)

10. One-on-one family connection.


*Lisa K. has a Health Challenge Tracking Sheet, so you can keep track of your point easily. If you would like to participate in the Health Challenge, email Lisa at Lisa@UtahDiver.com and ask for the tracking sheet! Thanks!

Summer, Summer, Summer!!

Enrichment Night- Thurs. June 25th @ 6:30 pm
@ the Pavilion on 12oo North.

We will be having a really cute and inexpensive craft, a list of free or inexpensive ideas for summer activities around the valley, and a list of quick summer meals.
Please bring a small dish (your choice, with the recipe) for a pot luck meal!

*Please come and visit, even if you don't do the craft!!


Covered Box Mini Album

Requires 1 sheet 12x12 Patterned Paper &
2 sheets 12x12 of coordinating Cardstock.

Prices: $.50 (Box Only) you bring your own Paper/Cardstock
$1.50 if you would like Paper/Cardstock provided for you
(If you haven't signed up for this yet, please leave a comment as to what theme of paper you want; ie: Baby, Summer, Boy, Girl, Christmas, Wedding, etc...)
Or email Tara at shera_bug@hotmail.com

Covered Tin Mini Album

Requires 4 sheets 12x12 Patterned Paper &
5 sheets 12x12 of coordinating Cardstock.

Prices: $1.50 (Tin Only) you provide your own Paper/Cardstock
$4.50 if you would like Paper/Cardstock provided for you
(If you haven't signed up for this yet, please leave a comment as to what theme of paper you want; ie: Baby, Summer, Boy, Girl, Christmas, Wedding, etc...)
Or email Tara at shera_bug@hotmail.com

*Please bring a paper trimmer, adhesives, & a corner rounder if you have them!

Spiritual Self Reliance Suggestions

1. Pray for 10 minutes alone each day.
2. Have Family Home Evening this week.
3. Make your Visiting TEaching more spiritual.
4. Count at least five blessings each day.
5. Read an Ensign article each day this week.
6. Pray for each family member specifically.
7. Pray for guidance with a problem you have.
8. Study scriptures about the Atonement.
9. During the Sacrament, focus on the Savior.
10. Read a book by a current apostle.
11. Study a Conference Address each day this week.
12. Meditate on where you need to repent now.
13. Study the Relief Society Lesson for next week.
14. Bear your testimony.
15. Study the Sunday School Lesson for next week.
16. Take an Institute Class.
17. Read the Book of Mormon each day.
18. Have sincere prayers at each meal.
19. Ponder the Gospel blessings you enjoy.
20. Eliminate one thing that hinders your spirituality.

(I was missing this one, Thanks Kathy!)

Social & Emotional Self Reliance Suggestions

1. Make an effort to smile every day.
2. List your talents and choose one to improve.
3. List your fears and choose one to get rid of.
4. Talk to three strangers this week.
5. Call a friend you haven't talked to for a long time.
6. Count and name at least 10 blessings in your life each day.
7. Pray for the knowledge of God's love for you.
8. Begin overcoming a bad habit that you have.
9. Evaluate your "addictions" and choose one to overcome.
10. Begin today to change a bad habit.
11. Pray for strength to overcome shyness or insecurities.
12. Do your visiting teaching faithfully.
13. Find a commandment you are not keeping and repeat.
14. Praise at least one person each day for one of their talents.
15. Share a talent you have with someone else this week.
16. List your gifts and talents.
17. Evaluate medications you are taking and the effects they have.
18. Find something that is "hard" to do and do it.
19. Do an act of service for someone new each day.
20. Evaluate when you feel confident and when you feel insecure.

More info for June Quilting Group

The Summer Tote Bags will be on Display on the Relief Society Board this Sunday June 21.

There will be an All-Day Tote Bag That is durable and practical. It will take a day or two to complete but it is well worth the effort. The tote's exterior is made of a heavy- yet durable- Blue Jean fabric and the interior lining is made of a cute light-weight Daisy print fabric. It has multiple pockets inside and out to hold anything you want to put in it. This bag has it all! There are plenty of pockets for all your different needs through out the day: keys, cell phone, change, the morning paper, the Ensign, your favorite book, towels, swimsuits, sunglasses,and sunscreen for a trip to the pool with the kids or grandkids.

There will also be a Simple Tote Bag on display. The Simple Tote Bag is a very easy project that can easily be made in an hour or two. It's made of chocolate brown and a mint green light-weight designer fabric that is eye catchy and stylish. It's complete with a front pocket and a cute bow.You can never have too many tote bags. Especially after you discover how easy they are to sew. Combining different fabrics and experimenting with various sizes will give you endless possibilities: a book bag, a knitting tote, a gym carryall, a catch all for the car-and it makes a marvelous customized gift for anyone.

*Both Summer Tote bags will also be on Display with Free patterns, sewing instructions, and a supply list at the Quilting Group Classes:

(Wed.) June 24, 10:30-11:30am at the church
(Thur.) June 25, 6:30pm at the Pavillion

*Thursday's Quilting Group class will be combined with Enrichment at the Pavillion.

Financial Self Reliance Suggestions (week of 6/14)

1. Read the June 2009 Ensign.
2. Record everything you spend money on for a week.
3. Set up a budget.
4. Analyze all your debts and set up a payment schedule.
5. Use something you already have instead of buying a new one.
6. Pay a full tithe.
7. Increase your Fast Offerings.
8. Have a FHE on your family finances and teach about budgeting.
9. Evaluate your lifestyle and decide to live within your means.
10. Use up something that you already have before buying new.
11. Wear something out before buying new.
12. Make something do before buying new.
13. Do without something that you want to buy.
14. Evaluate each purchase this week - is it a want or a need.
15. Read a book on budgeting.
16. Increase your rainy day savings.
17. Check financial suggestions on ProvidentLiving.org.
18. Pray for the Lord's help in getting out of debt.
19. Fix something that is broken instead of buying a new one.
20. Save someone else some money by helping them.

Free Stuff!!

I was just emailed by Lisa K. and this is what she wrote:
"My next door neighbors have some FREE beds and stuff if you want to spread the word through the ward. They have a King bed frame with a nice head board (Maple color) with box springs and/or a twin bed frame and ends (White railing) (boy or girl) that can either be against a wall or straight into a room. If anyone is interested they can call me."

*If you don't have her number, leave me a comment and I can tell Lisa!
Thanks!!!

Update for Quilting Group

Quilting Group will meet:

Wednesday, June 24, 10:30-11:30am at the church (in the R.S. room)

Thursday, June 25, 6:30pm at the Pavillion (1200 N 900 W behind Bonneville Elementary School)

*Quilting Group will be combined with Enrichment on Thursday the 25th at the Pavillion.

*We will be working on The Summer Tote Bag and the Fourth Block of the 12 Block Quilt Series.

Home Production/Storage Self Reliance Suggestions (from May 31st)

1. Plant a garden
2. Learn how to can a new food item.
3. Inventory your food storage.
4. Make three freezer meals for a rainy day.
5. Make your own bread this month.
6. Mend 10 clothing items.
7. Sew one article of clothing.
8. Re purpose one clothing item.
9. Learn how to dry a food item.
10. Dry pack a food item for your storage.
11. Read information on church website about home storage.
12. Make a plan to increase your food storage.
13. Make do with what you already have, work instead of buying it.
14. Get your children involved in food storage/production.
15. Learn how to sew.
16. Teach a child how to sew.
17. Recycle old clothing into something useful.
18. Read a book on square-foot gardening.
19. Weed an area in your yard.
20. Share a garden item with a neighbor.

*Thank you to the sister who suggested posting the Self Reliance Challenges. The comment was anonymous. I will post the information each week after church. :)

Education/Career Self Reliance Suggestions

1. Learn something new.
2. Brush up on your career skills that have become rusty.
3. Learn a new computer skill.
4. Update your resume.
5. Read a book about improving your people skills.
6. Read a book about your educational area of focus.
7. Take an interest/aptitude test to find your areas of talent.
8. Volunteer to help in your child's school.
9. Have your own "summer school" with your children.
10. Take your children on a field trip this summer.
11. Take music lessons or have your children take them.
12. Practice and improve a skill you already have.
13. Turn off the TV for a week and read.
14. Have a family summer reading program-how many books?
15. Teach your children how to work.
16. Read to your children every night before bed.
17. Improve your math skills.
18. Research a topic of interest.
19. Find out about advancements in your job and work toward it.
20. Learn more about today's job market and demands.

Physical Health Self Reliance Suggestions

1. Go for a walk each day this week.
2. Go without soda pop for one week.
3. Eat four vegetables each day for one week.
4. Eat smaller portions at meals.
5. Use smaller plates for dinner.
6. Read the Word Of Wisdom.
7. Learn something new about nutrition.
8. Get your immunizations up to date.
9. Wash your hands before and after every meal.
10. Teach your children how to wash their hands.
11. Find an accident "waiting to happen" and fix it.
12. Get a dental appointment.
13. Teach your children how to brush their teeth.
14. Learn a first-aid skill.
15. Check your smoke or carbon dioxide alarms.
16. Play an active game with your children.
17. Start an exercise program.
18. Run a race.
19. Get dressed early every day for a week.
20. Keep a record of everything you eat for a week.

June Quilting Group

Quilting Group will meet: Wednesday, June 24, 10:30-11:30 am at the church in the R.S. Room and Thursday, June 25, 6:30-7:30 pm at Cathy U'Ren's home.

What will we be doing?

1. Summer Tote Bag-Pattern, Sewing Instructions, and a Supply List will be available for Free at Quilting class.

2. 12 Block Quilt- We will be reviewing the first three blocks and for those who are ready, you can move on to the fourth block. (Taught by Cathy U'Ren)

*Please bring your finished blocks and sewing projects to Quilting group to show everyone. We would love to see them!

* This month's take-home project is a Summer Tote Bag. This bag has it all! There are plenty of pockets for all your Summer fun activities throughout the day: keys, cell phone, change, towels, sunscreen, sunglasses, swim suits, hair brush, etceteras. Choose fabric you adore and you'll want to carry it all day, every day. Pick a sturdy fabric such as canvas for this project. You can not have too many tote bags. Especially after you discover how easy they are to sew! Combining different fabrics and experimenting with various styles will give you endless possiblities: A Summer Tote Bag, a book bag, a knitting tote, a gym carry all, a catch all for the car-and it makes a marvelous customized gift for anyone. This is an easy project, suitable for any skill level with the sewing machine. Once you get the hang of the pattern, try different sizes-and for an added challenge get creative with pockets, applique, and embroidery.

*If you crochet and would like to be apart of a crocheting Group, please sign up on the Crocheting Group sign up sheet just outside the Relief Society room. We'd like to put a crocheting group together.

Reminder

Quilting and Sewing Group will meet this coming week.

Wednesday May 20, 10:30-11:30am @ the church in the Relief Society Room
Thursday May 21, 6:30-7:30pm at Cathy U'ren's home.

What will we be doing?
1. Reversible Apron-Pattern,Sewing Instructions,Helpful Tips, and Supply List will be available at Quilting Group.

2. 12 Block Quilt- We'll be reviewing the first two blocks and for those who are ready, you can move on to the third block. (Taught by Cathy U'ren)

*Please feel free to bring your finished Blocks and Quilts, that you've been working on, to Quilting Group. We'd love to see them.

Bag Meal Recipes

The idea of these recipes is that you can purchase all of the ingredients, place it in a paper bag with the recipe attached. Then you are ready to go when you have one of those days!

Beef Stroganoff
1 can (12 oz.) Roast Beef Chunks
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 can Evaporated Milk
1 bag Noodles (any shape)
Seasoning Packet: (Put in a small baggie)
1 Tbs. Dried Onion
1 tsp. Garlic Salt
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp Pepper

Directions: Cook noodles according to package and drain. In a large skillet on medium heat, combine first 3 ingredients. Add the seasonings and heat through, stirring well. Serve over noodles with a side of vegetables.


Salmon and Peas over Pasta
2 Tbs. Butter (not included)
2-3 Tbs. Flour (not included)
1 can Chicken Broth
1 cup Freeze Dried Peas
1 can/pouch Salmon
1 can Evaporated Milk
1 bag Noodles (any shape)
Seasoning Packet: (put in a small baggie)
1/2 tsp. Dill Weed
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. Pepper

Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, on medium heat, make a roux from the flour and butter by whisking together until bubbly. Slowly add the broth and cook until thickened, then add milk. Add peas, salmon, and spice packet. Heat through and serve over cooked pasta.


Pumpkin White Bean Soup
1 (30 oz) can Pumpkin
1 (12-15 oz) can Coconut Milk
2 cans White Beans (drained and rinsed)
1 can Chicken Broth
Seasoning Packet: (put in small baggie)
1 tsp Sage
1/2 tsp Salt

Directions: Combine ingredients in a large pot and heat through. Serve with bread or crackers.


Indian Curry Haystacks
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 cup Milk or Water (not included)
1 small baggie with 1 tsp. Curry Powder
1 can Chicken (drained)
1 can Mandarin Oranges
I can Pineapple tidbits
1 small baggie Cashews or Sliced Almonds
1 small baggie Rice Noodles
1 small baggie of 2 cups White Rice

Directions: Cook rice with 4 cups of water according to package directions. Combine the cream of chicken soup with the milk or water and add the curry powder and chicken pieces. Serve over the cooked rice and top with various toppings and any others of your choosing. (ie: chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, sliced olives, golden raisins, etc)


Creamy White Chili
1 (12 oz) can Chicken (with juices)
1 (4 oz) can Chipped Green Chilies
2 (15 oz) cans Great Northern White Beans
3 cups Cold Water (not included)
Soup Base + Seasonings: (put in a small baggie)
1/2 cup Dry Milk Powder
1/4 cup Corn Starch
1 Tbs. Chicken Bouillon Powder
1 tsp. Dried Onion Flakes
1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
1/4 tsp Ground Cumin
1/8 tsp Ground Pepper
Pinch of Cayenne or Red Chili Powder

Directions: Rinse and drain the beans and set aside. In a medium pot, combine the cold water and soup base + seasonings baggie, whisking together until well dissolved. Bring to a boil on medium high heat WHISKING THE WHOLE TIME until it thickens nicely. Turn the heat down to a low simmer and stir in the green chilies, white beans and chicken (with juices). Break up some of the larger pieces of chicken and allow it to simmer for about 10-15 minutes to absorb flavors, stirring occasionally. Serve with bread or crackers. Makes 4-6 servings.


Cheesy Tuna Macaroni
1 package (12 oz) Pasta (any shape)
2-3 Tbs. Butter (not included)
3/4 can Evaporated Milk
1 can Tuna Fish
Cheesy Seasonings: (put in a small baggie)
1/2 cup dehydrated Cheese Powder
1/2 tsp. Onion Powder
1 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
1 tsp. Parsley Flakes or Italian Seasoning

Directions: In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer pasta back to the pot. Stir in the butter until melted. Next, make a well in the center of the pasta and pour in the 3/4 can evaporated milk and cheesy seasonings. Whisk together the cheese mixture until well blended, then fold in the pasta and tuna until well combined. Heat through on low to thicken the cheese sauce.


Santa Fe Tortilla Chip Topper
1/2 cup White Long Grain Rice
1 cup Water (not included)
1 can While Kernel Corn, drained
1 can Black Beans
1 can Black Eyed Peas
1 (8 oz) can Tomato Sauce
1 can Green Chilies, chopped
1 Tbs. Olive Oil (not included)
Seasonings: (put in a small baggie)
1 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Pepper
1/2 tsp. Ground Cumin
1 tsp. Dried Cilantro
1/8 tsp. Chili Powder
1/2 tsp Onion Powder

Directions: In a large pot bring the 1 cup water to a boil, add the rice, cover and turn down to low. Let simmer for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Drain and rinse the beans and add in the remaining ingredients, including the seasoning packet to the rice pot. Stir well and heat through. Serve with plain tortillas, taco shells, or tortilla chips. Cheese and sour cream is great too!


Hearty Chili
1 can Black Beans
1 can Kidney Beans
1 can Pinto Beans
1 can Corn (with juices)
1 can Diced Tomatoes (with juices)
1 can Green Chilies
2 cans Tomato Sauce
1 can Roast Beef Chunks (with juices)
Seasonings: (put in a small baggie)
1 pkg. Chili Seasoning Mix
1 Tbs. Dried Onion
1/4 tsp Garlic Salt
1/8 tsp Pepper
Pinch of Chili Powder

Directions: Drain and rinse the beans. Pour everything in a large pot. Cook on medium-low heat, simmering and stirring occasionally until chili is thickened, about 12-15 minutes. Serve with bread or crackers.

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Shopping List for Meals in a Bag

2 cans (12 oz) Roast Beef Chunks
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
3 cans Evaporated Milk
2 cans Chicken Broth
3 cans Chicken
1 (30 oz) can Pumpkin
1 (12-15 oz) can Coconut Milk
2 cans White Beans
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 can mandarin Oranges
1 can Pineapple Tidbits
1 small bag Coconut
1 small bag Cashews or Sliced Almonds
3 (4 oz) can Chopped Green Chilies
2 (15 oz) cans Great Northern White Beans
2 cans Whole Kernel Corn
2 cans Black Beans
1 can Black Eyed Peas
3 (8 oz) can Tomato Sauce
2 bags noodles (any size and shape)
1 small bag Rice Noodles
2 cups White Rice
1/2 cup White Long Grain Rice
1 (12 oz) Pasta (any size)
1 can Tuna Fish/Chicken
1 can Kidney Beans
1 can Pinto Beans
1 cup Freeze Dried Peas
1 can Diced Tomatoes

Mom & Me Service Project ~ Primary

Saturday May 9th 10 - 11 am.
At the church.

Each primary child has been asked to donate a dollar ($1.00) they have earned to help make newborn kits for the humanitarian center. Please have your child bring his/her dollar to their teacher by Sunday May 3rd. After that time - please bring the money to Sister Hanks' house or Sister Jacot's house. At the activity the children will be assembling these kits to help newborn babies in developing countries.Mothers are invited to attend the activity with their child and be a part of this great opportunity! Thank you so much for your support.
Any questions - please call Stacy Hanks (801) 765-4619

May Quilting Group

Quilting Group will meet Wednesday May 20, 10:30-11:30 AM at the church in the Relief Society room and Thursday May 21, 6:30-7:30 PM at Cathy U'Ren home.
For more information about what we will be doing at Quilting Group you can look at the Quilting Group paper that will be posted every Sunday on the Relief Society Board just outside the Relief Society room or you can call and leave a message for Marlisha Clark 426-6202 or e-mail at marlishasclark@hotmail.com

Reminder!!!!

Westover Babies!!

Shelene & Eric's twins arrived today!! Info and pictures to follow when they're available.
Here is a link to their blog with some info.

Gideon Flack

Born 10:38 am on Friday, April 10. He weighed in at 8 lbs 10 oz and was 18.5" long.

Congrats Kimberly & Derek!!!!

April Quilting Group

Quilting and Sewing Group
We will be meeting Wednesday April 22 at 10:30 am and 7:00 pm at the church.

We will be:
1. Quilting a Baby Quilt
2. Making Hacky Sacks
3. Reviewing the first block and for those who are ready you can move on to the second block for the 12 Block Quilt (Taught by Cathy U'Ren).

*Look for the Hacky Sack display and sign up sheet just outside the Relief Society room.

*If you Crochet and would like to be apart of a Crocheting Group please sign up on the Crocheting Group sign up sheet just outside the Relief Society room. We'd like to put a crocheting group together.

Another Bookgroup Update

Now Bookgroup is going to be at the home of Patti Ramey, at 7:30 PM on Thursday April 2nd. Thanks!

Bookgroup Update

Book Group will be meeting at 7:30 PM instead of 7:00, due to volleyball.
Thanks!

Quilting Group

There are 4 classes to choose from: (morning and evening classes at Cathy U'Ren's house)
Wed. March 25 at 10:00am and 7:00pm
Th. March 26 at 11:00am and 6:00pm

We will be:
1. Quilting a Baby Quilt
2. Making a polar fleece Quillow- you can bring your own 2 1/2 yards of polar fleece or you can buy it at Quilting class for $5.00. I'll try to have the fleece measured and pre-cut with sewing directions in little kits. I'll also have on hand pearl cotton thread (white and Ecru) and embroidery thread (white and Ecru) for the blanket stitch edging.

*Or you can bring a project from home to work on.
*Cathy can crochet and she will be there to teach and help out with anything- Quilting, hand sewing,crocheting, etc...

Every month at Quilting group we will try to have a Quilt set up for the sisters to come and Quilt or Tie and a fun take-home project for you to work on in class and to take home with you to work on at home. Or you can bring a project your working on at home to work on in class too. It's up to you. Whatever you feel more comfortable doing.

Enrichment Night Pictures

Here are a few pictures from last night's Enrichment.

We had a great time eating and catching up. I didn't get a picture of the food, but here is the cake that Cathy U'Ren made!! She said it was 5 cake mixes put together, it was huge and oh so delicious!

We had a great turn out and enjoyed having the Laurel's there too!!
After dinner Cathy talked to us about Visiting Teaching and the changes that she is making. Then we played a 'friendly' game of Pictionary!!!!

Our first one up: Krista Liljenquist
Wendy Fenton
Erin Liljenquist

Trina Martin

Patti Ramey

It was a great night and my battery died on my camera or we would have more pictures. Thanks to all those who came and for those that didn't we missed you!! Our next Enrichment Night is going to be in April and it will be an 'Unfinished Crafts' Night. So bring something that you are working on and we are going to hang out and have fun. If you don't have something to work on there will be fun scrapbook paper there to make cards!

If you have information that you want to have put on the blog please email me and I will post it: bregirl81@gmail.com or bregirl81@hotmail.com.

March Enrichment Night

Scrapbook Group

We are wanting to start a Scrapbook Group.

Tara Wagley works at For Every Scrapbook and has said that it's a great place to have "Crop Nights" (because there is so much room). It would be either Friday or Saturday nights from 5 PM - 11 PM. The cost would be $5.00 to go, but then you get 20% off anything you purchase that night.
Please comment or email me to let me know if you are interested in joining this group. There will also be a sign up sheet outside of the Relief Society Room on Sunday.
Thanks!!!
(my email: bregirl81@gmail.com)

Create

This was just emailed to me by Andrea, and was sent to her by Julie B. Beck, her mother in law. This video is primarily located at reliefsociety.lds.org. It's such a great message. Enjoy!

Stake Relief Society Fireside

The Stake Presidency will be speaking to all the sisters on

Sunday, February 8th, @ 7:00 PM

@ the Stake Center.

We invite you all to come and bring a friend,

it will be a great night.

Book Group

We will be meeting at Heather Schauers' home on

Thursday, February 5th @ 7:00 PM.

Book info is on the right

Here is a picture of Kate:

For those sisters that don't know, Natalie had her baby on January 8th. It was a little girl and they named her Kate Lita and she was 8 lbs 11 oz and 20 inches long. Everyone is doing well and hopefully we can get a picture of the new baby on the blog soon for all to see.

Congrats Natalie!! We Love You!!

Pictures from Enrichment Night

Thank you to all the Sisters who came last night! We had a great time playing "Speed Friendship" and hope that you were able to learn some new things about the Sisters in the ward. We are trying to focus on "Friendships" this year and want all the Sisters to have a friend that they can talk to in the ward. It was great that everyone got right in and talked with their neighbor.

This is what it sounded like for an hour!! :)

We were able to play for about an hour (sorry about the lack of a potty break Lisa!!), and we had some great food afterward too!! And the best part is that the recipes are here on the blog for all to have!!!!

We missed all those Sisters that weren't able to attend and hope that you will be able to come in March for the "Relief Society Birthday Celebration".

Also, if you have a blog and wouldn't mind sharing it with the ward sisters, please leave me a comment with the address and I will add it to our sidebar.

And if you would like to access one of our Sister's blogs that are Private, leave me your email address in a comment and I will get it to that sister so you can be invited to read it. Thanks!!

Recipes from Enrichment Night 1-14-09

Shiree's Garden Salad Pizza

1 Loaf Rhodes Bread
8 oz Soft Cream Cheese
Sliced Cucumbers
Green Onions (Chopped)
Green Peppers (Chopped)
Olives (Sliced)
Tomatoes (Chopped)
Mrs. Dash

Thaw dough until warm & bubbly; knead into a ball. Roll into a 13 inch circle to fit a 12 inch pizza pan. Press dough to edges of pan. Prick the surface with a fork. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Keep bubbles from forming in the middle of pizza by pressing down 5 minutes into the baking cycle. Remove from oven & cool. Spread crust with cream cheese. Sprinkle on Mrs. Dash, then cut in pieces, then garnish with vegetables as you like.

Tara's Cheese Log

1 pkg Cream Cheese
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Garlic Salt to taste
Chili Powder

Let cream cheese soften. Mix with shredded cheese, garlic salt & pecans. Roll the mixture into 3-5 logs. Pour the chili powder onto wax paper. Roll each log in chili powder to cover thoroughly. Wrap each log in plastic wrap & store in fridge.

Patti's Black Bean Dip

1/4 cup salsa
1 cup black beans, rinsed & drained
1 cup sour cream

Put black beans & salsa in a blender, and puree until smooth. Mix in sour cream and chill in fridge. Serve with corn chips (Lime corn chips are really yummy too!)

Cathy W.'s Pasta Salad

1 lb pasta
1 can olives, sliced
1-3 carrots, diced
chicken breast, cubed (or for quick prep, canned)
cheese, cubed or shredded
Italian Salad Dressing (about 1/2 bottle)

Cook pasta. Drain & rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, combine pasta with olives, carrots, chicken, & cheese. Mix well then coat with Italian Dressing.
If not serving immediately, refrigerate.

Rosemary's Coconut Chicken Bites

2 cups flaked coconut
1 egg
2 Tbsp milk
3/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1/2 cup flour
Oil for deep fat frying
1 tsp celery salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin

In a blender or food processor, process coconut until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. In another bowl, combine egg and milk.
Toss chicken with flour; dip in egg mixture, then in coconut. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, for 1 & 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels; place in a bowl. Sprinkle with celery salt, garlic powder and cumin; toss to coat. Serve warm with sweet 'n sour sauce or alone.

Cathy U's Caramel Apples with Cream Dip

Apples, sliced
1 jar Mrs. Richardson Caramel Ice Cream Topping
Pecans, chopped coarsely (if desired)
1 cup powdered sugar
8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature

Blend sugar & cream cheese until smooth. Spread in center of serving dish. Pour caramel over cream cheese mixture & sprinkle with pecans. Then arrange apple slices around edge of serving dish.

Enrichment Night Wednesday January 14th

Enrichment Night

Wednesday, January 14th at 7:00 PM

We are having a "Getting To Know You" evening, so prepare for lots of fun, laughter, and reconnecting!! Please bring you favorite appetizer along with the recipe to share.
(We will then post the recipes here for quick reference)

We look forward to seeing you all there!!