Relief Society Christmas Party "A Christmas Carol". December 15. 7pm. Progressive Party.

Please bring an appetizer to share. Begin at Jill Jenkinson's home, Heather Porter, then finish at Carol Ferugsons. Be ready for a night of enjoyment, music, sisterhood and spiritual uplifting.

Witch Activity

Hello My Pretties!!! We had a great time at the Witches Night Out this year!!

For our Baby Blanket Service Project, this week at JoAnne's Fabrics, flannel fabric is only $2.99 per yard. 2.5 yards are needed.

Humanitarian Aid Blankets

For the Haymarket Ward Relief Society’s humanitarian efforts, we will be making baby blankets. To make a blanket you will need two 1.25 yard sections of flannel (one per side). Be sure to sew an “X” in the center of your blanket(s). If you have any questions or need help you can contact Ellen Hatala; or feel free to purchase the flannel and she can make the blanket for you. All blankets need to be given to Ellen Hatala by our December 14th activity.

Get Ready!

Start getting your witch costume ready for Witches Night Out, October 26!

Day of Service

Don't forget that this Saturday, September 24, is the Day of Service.  Please contact Ellen Hatala if you still need an assignment!

"Witches Night Out" Coming Up!

Join us for our annual Relief Society campfire activity. We will be meeting at the Schroeder's home on  Wednesday, October 26 at 7 PM.  Wear your best witchy costume and bring a flashlight, a chair, and skewers for roasting your mallows!

Snuggle Flannel

For our humanitarian efforts, 2 1/2 yards of flannel is needed for a baby blanket.  September 18-24 JoAnn Fabric has their Snuggle Flannel Prints for $2.99/yard (a savings of 57%).

At our last activity, Ellen Hatala gave a quick and easy demonstration on assembling the blankets.  If you are not comfortable with the sewing machine or do not have access to one, she will be happy to put the blankets together for you.  Just bring her the fabric.

We will be collecting the blankets at our December Relief Society activity.

Snappy Lunch Ideas

Popcorn

String cheese

Nutella, Peanut Butter, Marshmallow Cream sandwich

Wraps instead of bread
 

Granola with yogurt (packed separately)

Dried fruit (apple or banana chips, craisins, apricots, mango)

Asian Rice Balls (recipe included)

Tzatziki with pita  (best tzatziki is on the olive bar at Wegmans!)

English muffin, mini bagels, or rice cake with light cream cheese

Grape tomatoes, string cheese, Italian dressing
 

Pretzels with a peanut butter/nutella dip

Cinnamon/raisin bread with a smear of cream cheese

Salsa, hummus, bean dip or fruit dips with baked chips and veggies or fruit

Sandwich kabobs (bread, cheese, lunchmeat, grape tomatoes, lettuce, pickle, olive)

Mini Muffins (cranberry sweet potato muffin recipe included)
Hamburger Bento Lunch Box
More great Bento Ideas For Kids!

Lunch Packing Tips

*by using a whole-grain, lowfat tortilla, you can add fiber and reduce fat.

*use silicone cupcake cups wrapped in plastic wrap to hold dipping sauces.

*to keep sliced apples from browning, sprinkle with lemon juice before packing.

*cut sandwiches out with a cookie cutter.  Include the crust pieces too like a puzzle.

Asian Rice Balls

3 cups medium-grain white or brown rice

¼ cup white vinegar or rice vinegar

2 T. sugar

1 t. salt

Cook the rice according to package directions.

In a small pot, cook vinegar, sugar and salt over med high heat until sugar and salt dissolve completely.

After the rice is done cooking, remove from heat but let stand in the pot with lid for 20 minutes.  Then cut into the cooked rice with a knife and fold in the vinegar mixture.  Let cool until just warm enough so can handle the rice in your hands.

Spray your hands with cooking spray.  Pick up a handful of cooked rice and form a small ball.  Roll rice in toasted sesame seeds and/or wrap in seaweed.

Serve with dipping sauce.

Peanut Dipping Sauce:

¼ cup creamy peanut butter

1 T. soy sauce

1 T. chicken or veg. broth

1-2 t. brown sugar

1 T. lime juice

1 t. grated fresh ginger

Cranberry Sweet Potato Muffins

1 1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup sugar (i used brown sugar)

2 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1 egg

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup cold mashed sweet potatoes (i opened a can of sweet potatoes and mashed them with a fork, paige ate the rest for dinner)

1/4 cup melted butter

1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries (i used craisins)

Cinnamon-Sugar

In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In a small bowl, combine egg, milk, sweet potatoes and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in cranberries.

Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Bake at 375 (i did it at 350) for 18-22 min. (i always error on the under-done side) or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool for a few minutes.