Ten Rules for Happier Living
1. Give something away--no strings attached.
2. Do a kindness--and forget it.
3. Spend a few minutes with the aged--their experience is priceless guidance.
4. Look intently into the face of a baby--and marvel.
5. Laugh often--its life's lubricant.
6. Give thanks--a thousand times a day is not enough.
7. Pray--or you will lose the way.
8. Work--with vim and vigor.
9. Plan as though you'll live forever--because you will.
10. Live as though you'll die tomorrow--because you will, on some tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Pasta Salad Recipe for RS Birthday Social
Spinach, Chicken and Pasta Salad
16 oz. bowtie pasta, cooked al dente
Dressing:
1 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup bottled teriyaki sauce (I use Soy Vay Veri Teriyaki)
2/3 cup white wine vinegar
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1-10 oz. bag fresh spinach
6 oz. craisins
3-11 oz. cans mandarin oranges, drained
2-8 oz. cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
6 oz. honey roasted peanuts
2 cups cooked chicken, cut into small pieces or shredded
Blend dressing ingredients together in blender or food processor. Mix dressing and cooked pasta in medium bowl and marinate for 2 hours. Combine rest of salad ingredients in large salad bowl. Add pasta and dressing and toss.
16 oz. bowtie pasta, cooked al dente
Dressing:
1 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup bottled teriyaki sauce (I use Soy Vay Veri Teriyaki)
2/3 cup white wine vinegar
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1-10 oz. bag fresh spinach
6 oz. craisins
3-11 oz. cans mandarin oranges, drained
2-8 oz. cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
6 oz. honey roasted peanuts
2 cups cooked chicken, cut into small pieces or shredded
Blend dressing ingredients together in blender or food processor. Mix dressing and cooked pasta in medium bowl and marinate for 2 hours. Combine rest of salad ingredients in large salad bowl. Add pasta and dressing and toss.
Save the Date: Relief Society Birthday Social
Please join us for the Relief Society Birthday Celebration Wednesday, March 10th at 6:30 pm. The theme for the evening is "Heart in Hand." Put your hands to work and your hearts to God. We are pleased to have Ruth Todd as the Guest Speaker. Dinner will be served and a nursery provided. Come enjoy a WONDERFUL evening!
(If you would be willing to help with providing food for the social, please sign up in the Bulletins on Sunday. The Enrichment Board is looking for volunteers to bring Pasta Salad, Vegetable Trays, and Sweet or Savory Breads or Homemade Rolls.)
(If you would be willing to help with providing food for the social, please sign up in the Bulletins on Sunday. The Enrichment Board is looking for volunteers to bring Pasta Salad, Vegetable Trays, and Sweet or Savory Breads or Homemade Rolls.)
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Stake Relief Society Education Day this Saturday!
Willow Creek Stake Relief Society Education Day is this Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Stake Center from 9 to noon. Breakfast will be served from 9 to 9:30am, then the guest speaker, C. Terry Warner, will speak at 9:45 am. Terry Warner is an author, BYU Professor of Philosophy and Founder of the Arbinger Institute. We've been told this speaker will "change your life" so be sure to attend.
This Saturday also encompasses the Native American Humanitarian Project. Clean out your closets for gently used men, women and children's clothing. Priority needs include boots, coats and jackets.
This Saturday also encompasses the Native American Humanitarian Project. Clean out your closets for gently used men, women and children's clothing. Priority needs include boots, coats and jackets.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Fast and Pray for Haiti
Brother Ivan Flint, who is helping in Haiti, has asked that we might include Bishop Marti in our prayers and fasts, as his three year old son was kidnapped in Haiti. I will try to get more information on this matter in the upcoming days. Along with all of the terrible devastation, what a terrible tragedy to lose a child. Our fasts and prayers for this little boy and his family would be greatly appreciated.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Change of Date for Activity Day Girls Daddy Daughter Dinner
Due to Pack Meeting on Wednesday, February 17th, the Daddy Daughter Activity Day Girls Dinner will be on Thursday, February 18th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the church. Please be sure to change your calendars!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Willow Creek Mom's Group
Moms’ Group
We are starting up the moms’ group again for those at home during the day who would like a change of scenery, a little adult conversation, and an outlet for their kids’ excess energy. In an attempt to keep things simple, we’ll just be meeting at the church every Wednesday at 10 to visit and let the kids play in the cultural hall. To make it interesting, there will be a small activity each week, but the primary focus is just to get moms and kids together and socialize. Don’t feel like you need to bring something in order to come; just come and hang out!
February Schedule
(All activities on Wednesdays at 10)
Feb 3: Mom and Tot Yoga – see if you can get your kids to exercise with you (or on you); it’ll be entertaining at the least!
Feb 10: Valentine’s Cards – We’ll have craft materials for the kids to decorate (scribble on) cards to grandparents, etc.
Feb 17: Potluck Recipe Exchange – Bring a favorite snack or treat and a copy of the recipe to share. (We all understand if you’re too busy; you can just bring a recipe, or just a treat, or neither. Just come and visit!)
Feb 24: Discussion Group – Topic: Discipline – This will be a very informal forum to just share our ideas on disciplining our children. How do time-outs work for you? Have you tried the bug jar? Raquel will share some ideas from “Parenting with Love and Logic.”
You can check this calendar
and find other parenting helps and links at the moms’ blog:
Willowcreekmoms.wordpress.com
We are starting up the moms’ group again for those at home during the day who would like a change of scenery, a little adult conversation, and an outlet for their kids’ excess energy. In an attempt to keep things simple, we’ll just be meeting at the church every Wednesday at 10 to visit and let the kids play in the cultural hall. To make it interesting, there will be a small activity each week, but the primary focus is just to get moms and kids together and socialize. Don’t feel like you need to bring something in order to come; just come and hang out!
February Schedule
(All activities on Wednesdays at 10)
Feb 3: Mom and Tot Yoga – see if you can get your kids to exercise with you (or on you); it’ll be entertaining at the least!
Feb 10: Valentine’s Cards – We’ll have craft materials for the kids to decorate (scribble on) cards to grandparents, etc.
Feb 17: Potluck Recipe Exchange – Bring a favorite snack or treat and a copy of the recipe to share. (We all understand if you’re too busy; you can just bring a recipe, or just a treat, or neither. Just come and visit!)
Feb 24: Discussion Group – Topic: Discipline – This will be a very informal forum to just share our ideas on disciplining our children. How do time-outs work for you? Have you tried the bug jar? Raquel will share some ideas from “Parenting with Love and Logic.”
You can check this calendar
and find other parenting helps and links at the moms’ blog:
Willowcreekmoms.wordpress.com
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