The REAL reason we all joined Steering Team

Well, there are many benefits, but come on, THE FOOD! Is there anything better than being served yummy goodies by our Mentor Moms? Darling Karna welcomed her home to us last Saturday for our annual Team Retreat.

Just a couple of the yum-yums: Bruschetta and Peach Cobbler.

Karna, please post this cobbler recipe!! Every time I see peaches, I think of it now....sigh...

We got a lot of planning done last week at Karna's and we're looking forward to an EXCELLENT year on Planet Mom.

See you on Tuesdays at Wildcat Cove! And mark your calendars for August 25th - that's our "Welcome Back Picnic" -- also at Wildcat Cove.

From Nita

Okay, ya'll, here is a "what's what" from sweet Nita! I (Jeannie) asked her to write down a few things that are working for her this summer. Stay tuned for more from your Steering Team! (See our new Steering Team at right)

WHAT'S WORKING FOR ME

by Nita R.

1. Keeping in touch ~ Facebook and e-mail is very important to me to keep in touch with others without any interruptions.


2. Family Organizing ~ (“The Rohlik’s Binder”) It’s something I’ve been working on this summer to help get us organized in our every day life. It is a binder that is divided into categories such as monthly calendar , finances, school/church activities, medical, grocery list/meal planning, vacations, mom’s stuff , home care , etc... I took this idea from the Hearts At Home Conference last year where they had a presenter who created “Mom’s Brain In A Binder”. I searched Yahoo for ideas and examples that I have used to format my own. I’m still working on utilizing it.


3. Family show ~ We enjoy watching the show “Wipeout”. We always get some good laughs out of it each week.


4. Memories ~ I take lots and lots of pictures to document my children’s lives. I also began writing a journal for each one to document special days in their lives or something fun that they said to me in passing. It’s a great way to remind me how special they both are in their own ways on those out of control days.


5. Game ~ Hyperdash is a great fast moving game for those days that the kids need to burn off energy. Last Christmas I got my daughter the younger version of it called Animal Scramble. Works great indoors for those gloomy, cold winter days.


6. Schedule ~ Even though it is summer time we have continued the early bedtime. Some days are hard but we appreciate the quiet time as husband and wife.


7. Cleaning ~ My favorite cleaning items are Clorox wipes and the magic eraser. The magic eraser helps to clean up those crayon marks that missed the paper.


8. Favorite Outside Toy ~ The bubble machine. It may be a lazy way out of mom blowing them but we have so much fun chasing hundreds of bubbles around the yard that blows continuously.


9. Office supply ~ My favorite office supply would have to be my highlighters. I use them to highlight appointments or events on the calendar.