Sunday, July 11, 2010
Spring 5K Run/Walk
We had a lot of fun doing our 5K around Kelvin Grove this spring! We want to give a big thank you to everyone who participated and helped make it possible!
The first three runners to finish were Cristi, Muriel, and Kristin.
The first three walkers to finish were Carlene, Sheia (both tied for first) and Janelle.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Arise and Shine Forth
Words and Lyrics by Michael McLean
He did not come in glory when He first came to earth
But the heavens were singing in celestial harmonies
And a star guided some souls to their knees,
Those with ears to hear and eyes to see.
And the miracles followed but the skeptics believed
They were lies spread by those who'd been deceived.
With their appetite for power they mocked ev'ry word He said
While the ones truly hungering were fed.
And the light that He gave
Was to lift and to save
And the burdens that He came to bear
Are the ones we can't carry and need to share.
And I know He'll strive with me ev'ry house.
For He suffered in darkness kneeling in Gethsemane
So the light of His love could shine through me.
So the light of His love could shine on me.
Arise and shine forth, let us add to the flame
That burns brightly in hearts that bear His name.
And the torch that's a standard for the nations all to see
Is the light of the world shining through me
Comforting those that mourn.
We are gathering Zion, we can realy on this refuge from the storm.
We are strengthened on ev'ry side in the light that we cannot hide.
Sisters united, spirits ignited, feeling the fire inside.
That burns brightly in hearts that bear His name.
And the torch that's a standard for the nations all to see
Is the light of the world shining through you and me.
It's the light of the world shining through me.
Many hands make light work
Saturday, February 13, 2010
February Book Group Meeting
If you'd like to get ahead, here is the book list for this year:
March (Katie) The Alliance by Gerald Lund
April (Erin) The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
May (Becky) TBA
June (Megan) Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear
July (Julie) The Last Sin Eater by Francine Rivers
August (Corinne) Mutant Message Down Under by Marlo Morgan
September (Camille) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
October (Caren) The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
November (Kristin) TBA
December - BYOB
If you missed it, we hope you come next time (you don't have to read the book either)! There's great conversation, we discuss the book we read and eat yummy food!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Relief Society Financial Night
Brother Denton told us about his calling as the ward employment specialist and how the LDS employment center has workshops and specialized, personal coaching available to not only help you find a job, but also how to improve your resume and make yourself more marketable. He also reminded us that there is a free financial class and lessons available online at Provident Living (click on Family Finances on the left side of the front page).
Next, Suzan Wallen spoke to us about her experiences as she learned to budget. She showed us a few books that helped her, including The Tightwad Gazette by Amy Dacyczyn and Not Buying It: My Year Without Shopping by Judith Levine. She told us that a major contributing factor to having a successful budget and a happy life is to change your attitude from one of “have-not” to “having”. Suzan mentioned that she would be happy to relate more of her experiences and explain more about budgeting and saving money to anyone interested in learning more.
Caren Hahn then shared an article from BYU Magazine by Riley M. Lorimer called “How to Build a Solid Financial Future”. One of her handouts also illustrated an ideal way to plan your finances and budget. She made the point that insurance should be the bedrock, and that budgeting and living within your means should be the foundation. She explained that it is important to know where you are financially and to know where you're going – to have financial goals.
Finally, Heather Johnson enlightened us with the benefits of using coupons and the many ways to get discounts. She broke down her preferred methods into different levels of simplicity and time involved on her handout. She told us about several websites (also in her handout) that she has found helpful in saving money on groceries for her family.
Afterward, we enjoyed yummy chocolate and vanilla-strawberry trifles Heather made. We also drank hot chocolate which Heather bought for only twenty five cents a box using her coupons!
There are a few extra handouts available if anyone wants them, but for your convenience, here are some of the useful websites that were mentioned:
1) mvelopes.com (a budget planning site based on the original cash in envelopes method)
2) BYU's personal finance site (has lots of ways to help with budgeting, saving and planning ahead)
3) Pinching Your Pennies (a great site to find deals online and in Utah, just scroll down till you see the "Utah Shopping Secrets" Facebook page to find some great deals)
4) Savvy Shopper Deals (excellent for grocery discounts - go to the Shopping Wizard and you can search by item. Heather said she found the training videos to be extremely valuable in getting her coupon education)
5) Money Saving Mom (has good nation-wide deals, especially for drugstores like Walgreens)
6) Deal Seeking Mom (has a good page on Walmart deals - the link's right at the top)
7) Coupons.com, SmartSource.com, and RedPlum.com (all internet coupon websites)
8) Hillbilly Housewife (not a coupon website, but it was mentioned for it's cheap, cooking-from-scratch recipes)