Chocoholics Unite!

For those of you so excited about chocolate and so excited about free things to do and learn... this is a must... this event has something for everyone...the city of Glendale is hosting a "Chocolate Affair" event, free for the whole family this weekend. The event will have all things chocolate, including such delicacies as chocolate crepes and chocolate dipped key lime pie (among many, MANY others)! There will be live entertainment, free cooking with chocolate demonstrations, a free tour of a chocolate factory and tours of local chocolatiers, free samples and places to shop, and free author/writing workshops and author signings going on as well in conjunction with the chocolate festival. Go there for date night, individually, or take the fam for a fun, decadent, and educational experience!
Click here to get location and more specific details.

Literacy Light house

Each Month we'll be putting out a newsletter with two articles: One on Spiritual Literacy (moments in scripture study) and one on Temporal Literacy with such topics as the importance of reading to children, word studies, author biographies, tips for teaching reading, speed reading and skimming how-to's, how to minimize tv and electronic time and make more time for education and reading, and many more. We'll also feature sister's favorite books and information on events that have to do with literacy. We'll be starting a book group in the next few months and will give out more information soon! Our goal is to help you and your family grow in your love for literacy!
Here is January's newsletter, enjoy!
Literacy Newsletter January 2011

Saving Money on Groceries

We had a great Relief Society Meeting on Thursday, January 27th. Aftin Aaron taught one of the mini-lessons on coupons and grocery shopping. Here are a few of her notes:

Three important thoughts:
1. Time versus Money
2. Have a plan
3. A sale does not always mean a good deal.

To save money at home:
Cook meals from scratch
Cook once but twice as much and freeze a meal for later
Freeze leftovers
Keep track of what is in your pantry/freezer/leftovers and use up the oldest items first.

To save money while planning for your shopping trip:
Have a master recipe list
Scour the ads
Plan your weekly menu using what is on sale
Stock up on items using what is on sale
Find out the store policy on double/triple/competitor's coupons
Ask your butcher what day they lower the price of their older meats
Sunflower/Sprouts offer double ad day on Wednesdays
Produce Co-op by Eden McCrery every other wednesday, pick up is 9:00-10:00 am. Drop off your $16.00 by Monday and she will send you an email reminder on Tuesday.

To save money while at the store:
Check unit pricing
Shop alone, with cash and a list
Keep a food price notebook


Free Blogs and Websites:
www.pinchingyourpennies.com
www.couponmom.com
www.hotcouponworld.com
www.myfrugaladventures.com
www.moneysavingmom.com

Websites Programs that Charge a fee:
www.couponsense.com
www.thegrocerygame.com
www.sistersavings.org

WEEKLY READING

Week of January 24 - January 30

Gospel Doctrine: Lesson 4: “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord” Matthew 3-4; John 1:35-513

• What message did John preach to prepare the people for the coming of the Savior? (See Matthew 3:1–2.) What does it mean to repent? (See 2 Corinthians 7:9–10; Luke 19:8; Mosiah 7:33; D&C 1:31–32; 58:42–43.)
• As you read about the Savior’s encounter with Satan in the wilderness, what do you learn about withstanding temptation? (See Matthew 4:1–11. See also the footnotes to Matthew 4:1–2, 5–6, 8–9, and 11, which contain the Joseph Smith Translation of these verses.)
• After receiving a witness that Jesus was the Messiah, how did Philip answer Nathanael’s doubts? (See John 1:43–46.) What can you do to invite others to “come and see” the Savior?

Suggestion for Family Discussion

Prepare a lesson to help family members who are preparing for baptism or to discuss ways to help converts who will soon be baptized.

Discuss why Jesus needed baptism (Matthew 3:13–15; 2 Nephi 31:6–9) and why we need baptism (2 Nephi 31:5, 10–12; D&C 20:71–73; 49:13–14).

Invite family members who have been baptized to tell about when they were baptized and express their feelings about the blessings they have received because they were baptized.

Scripture Chain: Repentance

Luke 15:3–10; 2 Corinthians 7:9–10; Alma 34:31–34; 1 John 1:8–9; Matthew 3:1–2; D&C 58:42–43

Relief Society: Bishopric Topic

General Conference Talks: “Let There Be Light” by Elder Quentin L. Cook & “Faith- the Choice is Yours” by Bishop Richard C. Edgley

Book of Mormon Reading: 1Nephi 10-12

Aimee and Martha Stewart are like this!!! :)

Congrats and fun times for our very own Aimee and her friend who were contacted and flown to NYC to be on the Martha Stewart show!

Click here to see the craft and the segment featuring Aimee's friend Bettijo, and Aimee!
(Once on the site, you can click "watch video" to see the video of the segment with them.)

WEEKLY READING

Week of January 17-January 23
Gospel Doctrine: Lesson 3: “Unto You Is Born … a Saviour” Luke 2: Matthew 2
· What were the circumstances of Jesus’ birth? (See Luke 2:7.) In what ways do people today refuse to make room for the Savior in their lives? What can you do to make room for him in your life?
Why did Jesus come to earth? (See 3 Nephi 27:13–16.)
What did the “wise men from the east” do when they found the child Jesus? (See Matthew 2:11.) What gifts can you offer to the Lord?
As a youth, Jesus “increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man” (Luke 2:52). In other words, he developed intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially. What are some specific things you can do to grow intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially?
Suggestion for Family Discussion
Read lines from several hymns or Primary songs about Jesus’ birth, and invite family members to identify the hymns or songs. Sing one of the hymns or songs as a family, and discuss the importance of remembering Jesus’ birth throughout the year rather than just during the Christmas season.
Scripture Chain: Jesus’ Birth
Isaiah 9:6 ; Helaman 14:1–8; 1 Nephi 11:13–21; Luke 2:7–14
Relief Society: TFOT – “The Divine Gift of Gratitude” by President Thomas S. Monson
General Conference Talks: “Agency: Essential to the Plan of Life” by Elder Robert D. Hales
Book of Mormon Reading: 1Nephi 7-9

More preschool information...

Carrie Coley runs a preschool from her home. Here are the links to her blogs.


www.thelittlelearners.blogspot.com
www.thelittlelearnerscaterpillars.blogspot.com
www.thelittlelearnersbutterflyclass.blogspot.com