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M O T H E R S O F P R E S C H O O L E R S First Presbyterian Church // Edmond, Oklahoma
make a difference for positive tomorrows Our MOPS group is currently taking donations for Positive Tomorrows for our service project. Positive Tomorrows is Oklahoma City’s only elementary school specifically serving homeless children. They help remove the barriers to learning (hunger, transportation, access to basic necessities) and provide an intensive, individualized education to every child. You can provide a chance at a better life by donating the following supplies to help the Positive Tomorrows students, families, teachers, and school. Below are lists of some items you can donate. CLOTHING
*For clothing items, they need children’s sizes 4-14, junior’s/ women’s sizes 2-10, and women’s & men’s sizes small and medium.
• New shoes for kids and adults • Belts • Long pants for boys and girls • Leggings • Long-sleeved shirts and sweaters • Socks • Underwear • Sports bras sizes small-large gift cards • Gas cards from 7-11, Love’s, etc. • Wal-Mart • Lakeshore Learning • Hobby Lobby & Michael’s • Payless Shoe Store • iTunes
personal care BRIN • Deodorant (Full-size) D • Hand and body lotion ONAT G IO (full-size) TO T NS • Lice shampoo and spray HE F E B R (Rid brand) UA MEET RY • Reusable shopping bags ING! • Foot spray • Hand soap • Toilet paper • Baby wipes school supplies • Dry erase markers • Glue sticks • Shaving cream (for desktop activities) • Earphones for computer listening centers
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If you would like to help in other ways, you can: • Contribute dollars to help ensure homeless children have a safe, stable place to learn. • Give your time and special talents as a volunteer at our school. Tutors, classroom aids, recess attendents or one-time projects all help keep our school running smoothly. • Spread the word about Positive Tomorrows! Call them at (405) 556-5082 to schedule a tour of the school. For more information, visit positivetomorows.org.
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meeting dates
FEBRUARY 14 & 28 MARCH 14 & 28 APRIL 11 & 25 MAY 9
M O P S E D M O N D F P C . B L O G S P O T. C O M
MENTOR MOM SPOTLIGHT Denise Heitman
Where were you born? I was born in Media Pennsylvania. Where did you grow up? I grew up in US Virgin Islands and Wyoming. What was your job before having kids? I worked at Deluxe Corp as a regional accountant. What do you do now? Stay at home mom and currently substitute teach. What is your husband’s name? My husband’s name is Kerry Heitman. How long have you been married? we have been married for 24 years. How did you and your husband meet? I met my husband in college. We were next door neighbors! What church do you attend? I attend First Pres. Edmond. How many children do you have, and what are their names and ages? I have 3 daughters. Kelsie (22) is a senior at OU and will graduate this coming May. Katie (20) is a junior at OSU and recently got engaged to her high school sweetheart. Kellie (13) is an 8th grader at Sequoyah Middle School.
What do you like to do in your spare time? In my spare time I like to cook, read, crafts, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. What are three words to describe your personality? Friendly, helpful, fun! My husband contributed to that very deep description! Based on what you know now, what one piece of mommy advice would you give yourself before you had your first child? Remember to breath in the good moments and exhale the rest! Life with kids is a marathon not a sprint! What is your favorite Bible verse? Proverb 3:5 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. What would be your dream job if money, family, and circumstances were not an issue? My dream job would be running a small BB in the mountains of Wyoming.
Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili ingredients
directions
1 onion, chopped 1 16-oz can black beans 1 16-oz can kidney beans 1 8-oz can tomato sauce 10 oz package frozen corn kernels 2 14.5-oz cans diced tomatoes w/ chilies 1 packet taco seasoning 1 tbsp cumin 1 tbsp chili powder 24 oz (3-4) boneless skinless chicken breasts Chili peppers, chopped (optional) 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Combine beans, onion, chili peppers, corn, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder and taco seasoning in a slow cooker. Place chicken on top and cover. Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours. Half hour before serving, remove chicken and shred. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir in. Top with fresh cilantro. Also try it with low fat cheese and sour cream.
DATE NIGHT IN A JAR Are you and your husband stuck on trying to think of what to do for date night? Here is a date night jar idea that you can make him for Valentine’s Day. You essentially just need craft sticks, a jar and whatever else you want to use to decorate your date night jar. One idea is to spray paint them different colors. Each color represents a different type of date. Red sticks have more expensive dates on them that require planning on your part. • Bed and Breakfast • Dinner at a fancy restaurant • Hotel stay for the night • Sports game • Concert/show and dinner (his choice) • Concert/show and dinner (her choice) • Weekend away • Art Gallery • Couples Massage Dark pink sticks have “at home” dates: • Fondue and a TV show • Takeout and board games • 1,000 piece puzzle and pizza • Football game and nachos • Popcorn and a chick-flick • Cook dinner together • Crosswords and breakfast for dinner • Make a dessert together • Homemade pizzas and an Italian movie • Picnic in your living room Light Pink dates have things you can do away For m from home but are less expensive than the red night ore date and don’t require as much planning. idea www .pinte s visit • Dinner and a movie (my choice and his choice) res MOPS • Laser tag and go carts Edmo t.com/ nd/lo • Mexican night at your favorite Mexican ve/ restaurant • Drive-In date • Dessert only date • Painting class • Window shopping for the house www.lifeinthegreenhouse.com • Bowling St. Mary’s School • Garage sale/flea market/farmers market Preschool – 8th Grade • The Melting Pot • Coffee Date Nurturing Your Child’s Potential • Ice cream/Frozen Yogurt for the Future • Ethnic cuisine you’ve never tried • Rock Climbing • Walk at the park 405.341.9541
Want to contribute an article, recipe, devotional, tips or anything else to the newsletter? Are you interested in writing a guest blog post for the MOPS blog? E-mail us at mopsedmondfpc@gmail.com with your ideas.
FEBRUARY 2014
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Friends of the Library Booksale
FREE Zoo Day FREE Museum
FREE Zoo Day
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Tiny Tuesday
Bringing Books to Life
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Community events
IF Conference
MOPS MEETING VALENTINE’S DAY
Movie Night
IF Conference
Friends of the Library Booksale
MOPS MEETING
February 1, 8, 15 & 22 // Indoor Urban Park
February 21 // Movie Night at the MAC
February 1 // Winter Jam
February 22-23 // Friends of the Library Booksale
12 -5 p.m. / IAO Gallery (706 W Sheridan) A free, interactive playground designed by local artists to encourage creative exploration. Includes Lego and sandbox play areas, ceiling kite flying, multi-media green screen, noodle forest, balloon animals and hula hoops. 6 p.m. / Chesapeake Energy Arena A variety of Christian artists, including Newsboys, New Song, Plumb, Tenth Avenue North. Cost is $10 at the door. No advance tickets are required. www.jamtour.com
6:30 p.m. / MAC at Mitch Park A screening of the movie, Free Willy. Drinks and snacks available for purchase, no outside food. Doors open at 6:30pm. 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. / Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Books, magazines, audio and videos most for $1 or less. Cash or check only. Members only presale event on Friday, 5-9pm. FREE admission. www.mlsfriends.org
February 3 // Free Museum Admission
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. / Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History FREE admission the first Monday of every month.
February 5, 12, 19 & 26 // Bringing Books to Life 10 - 11:30 a.m. / Myriad Gardens FREE nature-themed book reading and a small craft. For ages 2-5. www.myriadgardens.org
February 18 // Tiny Tuesday
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. / OKC Museum of Art A come-and-go, open-ended art-making activity geared towards ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver. FREE with Museum admission.
Alisa Nelson Studio *Paintings*Custom Art* Children’s Art*Art Lessons*
alisanelsonstudio.com facebook.com/AlisaNelsonStudio alisa@alisanelsonstudio.com 405-921-1883