Girl Fest on Saturday!

Are you looking for a "girly good time?" A day out with the girls (of all ages) to enjoy some shopping and entertainment? Then GIRL FEST, is where you want to be!
September 17, from 10a-6p at The Ranch, First National Bank Building, in Loveland, GIRL FEST will be back. Providing a place to shop from your favorite home based businesses, check out local crafters, pamper yourself, see some great entertainers, eat good food and RELAX!!

Music Makers starts Friday 9/9

For ages 2-5 years old (parent stays with child)
Every Friday from 10-11 am at the Trilby Chapel (on corner of Trilby & Timberline)

Music Makers is the perfect opportunity to introduce your child to structure and fun through the many wonders of music. The hour-long engagement is divided into 6 sections with emphasis on different aspects of being part of a group who enjoys music and movement.

What should I bring?
1 puppet and 1 instrument per person (come even if you don't have one though!)

What are the guidelines?
1. Be a good example
*Parents should visit and socialize during the end of Marching Time and in the hall.
*During other sections, parent should participate in the different musical activities with your children and help them stay quiet

2. No food
*Feed your children snacks before or after Music Makers - but not during this hour.

3. Emphasize Boundaries
*Music Makers is a program developed to educate children about music and discipline.
*If your child will not sit on a mat with you, please do not let them run around as it is a distraction/temptation to other children. Take your child into the hall or keep the child in the back of the room until he/she is ready to re-join the group and have fun!

50% off Photobooks with Snapfish

Until Wednesday August 31, all 8x11 and 12x12 photo books are 50% off! Just use code SAVVYBOOKS at checkout.

Feeding the Masses - Stake RS Activity on Sunday

"Feeding the Masses"
Stake Relief Society Activity
Sunday, August 28th
7:00 p.m. at the Stake Center

Have you ever wondered how to feed a large number of people an amazing meal on a tight budget?

Perhaps you have a ward social, Relief Society luncheon, family reunion, wedding reception, scout camp, young women camp, youth trek, missionary conference, dinner party, or other activities involving many people and food in your future.

Come and attend the ‘feeding the masses’ training!
Learn tips, tricks, and secrets of the trade:

~Shopping for many people~
~Preparing food ahead of time~
~Timing food prep and service~
~Staying within a budget~

Feel free to bring your own recipes to be evaluated and discussed. Teaching and training given by the Relief Society Stake Presidency!

RSVP today to
s_nordick@yahoo.com
to reserve your spot!

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Sale at GAP - TODAY ONLY!

The Gap at Promenade is offering 50% of ALL woman's items TODAY ONLY! Just thought I'd let you know...

Come to Book Club!

Need to get out of the house and partake in a little "adult conversation"? Plan to join us at Book Club! All you need to do is grab the book, start reading, and then join us on book club night to discuss what we read! If you didn't get a chance to read/finish the book, we'd still love to have you come.

Here are the books we are reading for the next few months:

September 29 - Rachelle Fife hosting: The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
This book is currently on the best seller list. If you're planning to borrow from library, get on the waiting list now!

October 27 - Andrea Nordick hosting: Fablehaven

December 1 - Kim Arnett hosting: The Picture of Dorian Grey


Please begin thinking about a good history to read for our book club at the end of January.

Happy Reading!

Consignment Sale Season

Tis the season for Children's & Maternity consignment sales. There have already been a few and if you hear of any more that aren't on this list. please let me know so we can get it listed right away!

What is a consignment sale?

Shop & Save - These are not retail stores but rather savings extravaganzas--shopping events that happen usually twice a year per location. At these events, consignors bring their new and gently-used children's and maternity merchandise to sell. Shoppers can then browse and purchase these items at great savings, usually far below retail prices. (borrowed off the JBF website)

Consign - If you would like to earn a little extra money, don't just donate your clothes, consign them! I've been participating in consignment sales for the past 6 years. Yes, it does take quite a bit of organization and effort up front, but earning an extra $200-$800 per sale is worth it to me! I'm happy to answer any questions you have if you're interested and all the consignment websites have lots of helpful info regarding consigning. I suggest tagging everything with JBF tags because they will not accept other sale's tags and most other sales will accept the JBF tags. This way you only have to tag everything once!

Just Between Friends Longmont - Aug 26-30 at Boulder County Fairgrounds
http://longmont.jbfsale.com/pages/home
I know it's a bit of a drive, but this is my favorite sale by far! I sell more at this sale and I ALWAYS find really great stuff here because it's the largest sale in NoCo

Grow With Me - Sept 9-10 at The Ranch in Loveland
http://twinsntriplets.com/growwithmesale/
Sponsored by the Fort Collins Parents of Multiples club (and our very own Staci Langford) this is a fantastic sale with awesome bargains!

Shop Kids Event - Sept. 15-18 at the Longmont Mall
http://www.shopkidsevent.com/

World's Largest Yard Sale This Saturday

Saturday, August 20 7am - 3pm at the Outlets at Loveland in both parking lots. There are going to be over 200 vendors there. I (Adrienne) went to the event in May and it was so much fun! What's better than doing a ton of garage sale-ing all in one place??? I'll be there with my $5.50 Paparazzi Jewelry, so stop by and say "hi" if you come!