Moms of Tots

Congrats MOTS Mom Chelsea Watson and new baby Rhett!

2012-02-09T13:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome Baby Rhett!

Born 02-03-12

@ 2:13 am
5lbs 5oz

Congratulations to
Mom Chelsea & Big Brothers Case, Hudson & Kolter!

Chelsea is in charge of MOTS Finance and is a Table Leader for the Blue Table.

If you would like to bless the Watson family with a dinner,
sign up on the Meal Schedule Here!

Valentine's Meeting Tomorrow! 02/09/12

2012-02-08T19:51:00.000-08:00

Join us Thursday, February 9th for our VALENTINE'S MEETING!

Guest speakers Frank and Jolene VerMulm will be sharing on Love~Marriage~Romance!

Yellow Table is bringing brunch.

***Cafe is still closed, so grab your latte on the way!

Ladies Day Out at Melange

2012-01-30T08:00:00.000-08:00

La Rouge Nuit at Melange

Join Melange for a night of glamorous fun...
Red Lipstick. Red cocktails. Red hot raffle.

DATE: Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
TIME: 2:00 - 5:00pm
LOCATION: Melange~2580 East Lincoln Ave., Sunnyside, WA 98944
PHONE: 509-836-2282
EMAIL: melange@melangesunnyside.com

Premiering new Vera Bradley collection.
Offering 40-60% discounts on clothes.
Check-in on Facebook during the event and receive an additional 20% off one item!
Portion of Proceeds will be donated to a dear friend of Melange recently diagnosed with ALS.

PINK Table Brunch Recipes from 01/26/12

2012-01-28T19:24:00.000-08:00

Donut Muffins
Submitted by Andrea Cook

These are my new favorite thing. Like a snickerdoodle all wrapped up in a muffin. I didn't have nutmeg so I sprinkled some cinnamon into the batter which tasted great. Also, maybe my muffin tins are small, but I made 12 instead of 10 easily. I think they'd be super fun as mini-muffins. Enjoy!

3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking power
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup milk (low fat is fine)
1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar, for rolling

Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or vegetable oil.
In a large bowl, beat together sugar and egg until light in color.
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Pour into egg mixture and stir to combine. Pour in vegetable oil, milk and vanilla extract.
Divide batter evenly into 10 muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
While muffins are baking, melt butter and pour remaining sugar into a small bowl.
When muffins are done, lightly brush the top of each with some melted butter, remove from the pan and roll in sugar. Cool on a wire rack.
Makes 10 muffins.

http://yummydinnertonight.blogspot.com/search/label/Muffins

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Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
Submitted by Rachel Morton

Ingredients:
1 package frozen hash browns
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup minced onion
2 cups sour cream
seasoning salt to taste (Johnny's)
salt to taste
pepper to taste
Optional:
Red, Yellow, Green, and/or Orange Peppers, diced
Diced Ham

Directions:
Melt butter and mix together with cheese, onion, sour cream, seasoning salt, salt and pepper (and peppers and ham if desired).
Stir in frozen hash browns

Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour (more or less depending on oven)

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Chocolate Oat Bars
Submitted by Holly Oten

1 ½ sticks butter
½ cup honey
1/3 cup of brown sugar1 tsp vanilla
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp of baking soda
4 ½ cups whole oats
1 cup chocolate chips

Use an electric mixer to cream butter, honey, brown sugar and vanilla. Mix in flour/baking soda. With wet hands mix together oats and chocolate chips (this will be crumbly). Pour mixture into 9x11 greased pan – press down slightly. Turn oven to 325 and bake for 18-22 mins (till golden brown) let cool for 10 mins then take a cup, grease the bottom, and press the mixture down flat for firm granola bars. Let cool and enjoy.

Photo Directory Pictures!

2012-01-26T13:11:00.000-08:00

Hi Ladies!
We want to keep our MOTS Photo Directory up to date!
If you haven't had your photo taken for the photo directory, remember you can have you picture taken before or after any MOTS meeting! Just look up Rachel Morton. Also! You can send in one of your own! Email photos and details to rachelmorton4@yahoo.com.

Details to include:
Address
Phone Number
Email
Kids Names & Ages

Thanks!

Meeting This Thursday 01/26/12

2012-01-22T13:13:00.000-08:00

MOTS is meeting this Thursday, January 26th @ 9:30am!

Our speaker this week is Julie Michener of Bill's Berry Farm in Grandview. She will be sharing about impacting generations and family legacy.

Pink Table is bringing brunch.

See you Thursday!

***Just a heads up. The Latte Machine in the Cafe is not working, so the Cafe will be closed. Be sure to swing by your favorite coffee shop to grab your lattes!

Love & Respect Marriage Classes

2012-01-19T08:40:00.000-08:00

Frank and Jolene VerMulm are hosting a Love and Respect Marriage Class this coming Monday running for four weeks at their place in the evenings. Dinner will be provided each week. If you have someone in your life of the opposite gender than you NEED to see this. Totally Free Date Night!

DETAILS:
What: Love and Respect Marriage Class
Dates: Monday Nights, January 23rd - February 13th
Time: 6:30pm
Place: The VerMulm's Home
Dinner Included
Cost: FREE!
Contact: Jolene VerMulm @ vermulms@centurylink.net

What is Love & Respect? Click here to learn more.

Congrats MOTS Mom Cheryl Shutterly and new baby Emma!

2012-01-10T20:07:00.000-08:00

Welcome baby Emma!

Born 01-06-12
7lbs 5oz

Congratulations to
Mom Cheryl & Big Sister Jocelyn

Cheryl sits at the Blue Table at MOTS.

If you would like to bless the Shutterly family with a dinner,

please sign up on the Meal Schedule Here!

Thank you!

MOTS starts back up this Thursday 01-12-12!

2012-01-10T19:49:00.000-08:00

Join us Thursday for our first MOTS meeting of 2012! Meeting at 9:30-11:30 am in the Taste of Grace Cafe. Brunch and Child Care provided!

Our guest speaker will be Grandview Nazarene's Children's Pastor: Sarah Schmahl, sharing about being the CEO of your home!

BLUE Table is bringing brunch :)

***Remember to come early to drop you kids off at Mini-MOTS and get your coffee (cafe opens at 9:15am!)

Vote for a story written by MOTS Mom Jesalyn Cole

2011-12-05T13:50:00.000-08:00

One of our MOTS Moms, Jesalyn Cole, is working on following her dream and goal of becoming a published author. She recently entered 2 of her stories into an online contest that could result in publication. This is where she needs your help. Each of the following links will take you to the 2 stories where you can read (and vote!) for her stories! If she wins, Keene Riverview Elementary in Prosser will receive an entire library of free eBooks!

Please click on a link, read the story and VOTE!

Thank you for your help!

Joey's Birthday Wish

Time for Bed, Emma

Cookie Exchange - This Thursday 12/08/11!

2011-12-05T13:38:00.000-08:00

Time for Holiday Baking!

MOTS will be doing our Annual Cookie Exchange at our December 8th Meeting.

Please bring 30 cookies to share with our group and in exchange you will get to bring 30 different cookies home!
Please bring a label for your cookies noting if they have nuts, flour or eggs.

This is our December Christmas party meeting, so we will also be playing Bunko and putting together our Advent Calendars.

**Cafe opens at 9:15am! See you Thursday!

Holiday Events in the Valley

2011-11-30T19:43:00.000-08:00

Christmas Trees on the Farm

at Bill's Berry Farm, Grandview
Dec. 2-3 and Dec. 9-10 from 10:00am to 8:00pm
Good old fashioned family fun: fresh cut Christmas Trees, Fresh Wreaths and Garlands, Caroling Hay Rides, Hot Cider, Donuts and more!
More info

Decorate Cookies with Mrs. Claus

at Darigold Dairy Fair
Saturday, December 3rd from 9:00am to 11:30am
FREE cookie decorating with 1 nonperishable food item donation per person
More info

23rd Annual Lighted Farm Implement Parade

in Downtown Sunnyside
Saturday, December 3rd @ 6:30pm
More info

Birthday of the King Women's Event

at Grandview Nazerene Church
Wednesday & Thursday, December 7th & 8th at 7:00pm
Tickets $7.00
Contact Rachael Caarera at 837-4408

December Craft: Advent Calendars!

2011-11-15T14:13:00.000-08:00

During our December MOTS Meeting (Thursday, December 8th), we will have an optional craft availalbe - creating adorable magnetic Advent Calendars! These magnetic calendars can be hung on your refrigerator and each numbered container holds a treat, message or surprise for your children to open each day before Christmas!

The cost for this craft is $10.00.

We need to know AHEAD OF TIME if you are interested in participating in the craft so we can order supplies! If you would like to be included, please email Candee Marchant by FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18th.

Remember we will be playing Bunko and having our Cookie Exchange at our December meeting also!

Character Resources to use with your children

2011-11-10T14:45:00.000-08:00

Mandy Hoffard spoke at MOTS today and had a stack of character resources she used with her kids. We'd like to share them with you!

Miller Family Storybooks - Stories in the life of the ‘Miller family’ in which character lessons are learned. She said good for all but her boys really liked them. Age 4-5 on up.

Uncommon Courtesy for Kids - A Training Manual for Everyone - Different manners lessons. They would role play the different scenarios.

Rules for Young Friends - Same author as above. For use when having to deal with neighbor kids and friends.

For Instruction In Righteousness - This looked pretty cool. Seems like a concordance for addressing character/behavior issues with scripture.

Young Peacemaker - They are going through this now, Mandy loves it. For older elementary kids.

Bible Stories to Read - Daily bible story book for young kids with questions and corresponding coloring pages.

If-Then Chart - The "If…Then" chart.

www.chartjungle.com - Chart site Mandy loves.

www.JustMommies.com - General mom info site she uses.

Congrats MOTS Mom Jennifer Sanchez and new baby Emmalee Grace!

2011-11-09T22:45:00.000-08:00

Welcome baby Emmalee Grace!

Born 11-06-11

7 lbs 11oz

19.5 inches

Congrats Mom Jennifer Sanchez & Big Sister Devan!

Jennifer sits at the Yellow Table at MOTS.

If you would like to bless the Sanchez family with a dinner,

please sign up on the Meal Schedule Here!

Thank you!

Congrats MOTS Mom Alesha Russell and baby Trayson!

2011-11-07T12:18:00.000-08:00

Welcome Trayson Ryan Russell!

Born 10-30-11 @ 7:45pm

6 lbs 6 oz

19.5 inches

Congratulations Ryan, Alesha, Big Bro Trent and Big Sis Andrea!

Alesha is our MOTS Coordinator

and sits at the Yellow Table.

Join us Thursday 11/10/11 for our next meeting

2011-11-07T11:50:00.000-08:00

MOTS is meeting this week Thursday, November 10th @ 9:30am.

Mentor Mom Mandy Hoffard will be sharing with us and doing a cooking demo!
Yellow Table is bringing brunch!

If you haven't had your photo taken for the MOTS PHOTO DIRECTORY and would like to be included, please come ready for a picture!

We will be sharing some exciting news about our December/Christmas Party Meeting coming up! Info on the Advent Calendar craft project ($10), Cookie Exchange and Bunco Party to come!

Come early to get your coffee!
See you Thursday!

Trick-or-Treat on Main Street! Prosser

2011-10-28T10:36:00.000-07:00

Family Fun
Safe Trick-Or-Treating!

Monday, October 31st, 2011

3:00-6:00 pm

Over 30 downtown Prosser Businesses will be participating in the first-ever Trick-or-Treat on Main Street!

Volunteers will be monitoring crosswalks and participating businesses will have participant poster as well as a listing on the Scarecrow/Trick-or-Treat Map.

Dress up your kids and bring them out for a Family Friendly Halloween!

Bill's Berry Farm Field Trip This Week!

2011-10-24T16:04:00.000-07:00

Our MOTS meeting this week will be at BILL'S BERRY FARM in Grandview!

Thursday, October 27th

Meet AT Bill's Berry Farm at 9:30am

Get Directions Here

Field Trip Includes:
Pumpkin Patch, Hayride, Apple Picking, Barnyard Train, Petting Zoo, Snack & Playtime

Cost:
Kids 2 and Older: $5.00 (includes: pumpkin, apples, color book, barnyard train ride, and juice box)
Kids Under 2: Free
Moms: $2.00 for Pumpkin Donuts
***Please bring exact change!***

The Cider Press will also be available for making Fresh Pressed Cider! Buy a box of juice apples for just $15 and squeeze 3 gallons of your own fresh cider in just minutes!

This is the 3rd year we have done this field trip and it is a blast. The kids have a great time while getting to participate in harvest festival activities. Even Moms of the real little ones can come and enjoy socializing. See you all Thursday!

Reminder: Pink Table is bringing Brunch/Snack

The 2011-2012 MOTS Photo Directory is up!

2011-10-11T21:07:00.000-07:00

View the 2011-2012 Photo Directory at http://motsphotodirectory.blogspot.com/.

The MOTS Photo Directory is password protected and you must be a current MOTS participant to view the Directory. If you would like to be added to the Directory and/or have viewing privileges, please email Rachel at rachelmorton4@yahoo.com. When your email address is added, you will receive an invite to log in and view the Directory.

**As always, if you would like to update your information or photo or be removed, please email Rachel.

Join us this Thursday, October 13th for Yoga & Nutrition!

2011-10-10T12:35:00.000-07:00

The next MOTS meeting is THIS Thursday, October 13th @ 9:30am!

We have guest speaker Cheryl Shetterly sharing with us on Yoga and Nutrition. She will be doing a live demonstration, so break out your workout clothes and wear something comfy! (sweats, tennis shoes, t-shirts, tanks, flip flops, etc)

Cafe will be open as usual at 9:15am, so come early to get your coffee!

***We will continue taking photos of you and your kids to update the MOTS photo directory for 2011-2012 if you didn't get your chance last meeting!***

See you Thursday!

Young Family Fun at the Balloon Rally

2011-09-23T10:15:00.000-07:00

Bring your family and join us for some family fun at Prosser's Balloon Rally!

Saturday, September 24th @ 5:00pm

Meet at Shy's Pizza in Prosser for dinner followed by the BALLOON NIGHT GLOW at the High School Stadium (Night Glow starts at dusk).

For questions, contact Katie 882-0858 or Alesha 989-3788.

MOTS Kick-Off this week!

2011-09-19T11:22:00.000-07:00

Our 1st Meeting is this Thursday, September 22nd @ 9:30am!

Come early to order your Coffee and get your kiddos registered in our newly organized Child Care/Nursery Program! Cafe opens at 9:15am!

***We will also be taking photos of you and your kids to update the MOTS photo directory for 2011-2012!***

We can't wait to catch up and see you all there! Spread the word and invite a Mom friend or two and join us!

Follow the MOTS Blog by eMail!

2011-09-17T11:23:00.000-07:00

We have a new feature on our Blog! Follow us by eMail!

Sign up on the right hand side of the page (scroll down below all the schedules and table leader info).
Submit your email address.
Every time the blog is updated, you will receive an email update! Great way to stay in touch with MOTS.

Be sure to LIKE us on Facebook if you haven't already for more ways to stay up to date!

MOTS 2011/2012 starts in 2 weeks!

2011-09-07T12:11:00.000-07:00

Thursday, September 22nd @ 9:30am!

We can't wait to catch up and see you all there! The Leadership Team has an exiting year planned. Invite a Mom friend or two and join us!

If you know someone who would like to volunteer once or twice a month in our child care, please contact our Mini-MOTS Coordinator, Sandra at sjdriesen@localnet.com.

Get ready for MOTS!

2011-08-15T11:31:00.000-07:00

The MOTS leadership team is meeting tonight to plan out this upcoming MOTS Calendar Year! We are very excited to see all of you again, catch up after the summer and enjoy some socializing!

Mark your calendars, our first MOTS meeting will be THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd @ 9:30am, Taste of Grace Cafe!

Keep in mind that we are ALWAYS looking for help in our child care. Please let us know if you know someone who wouldn't mind spending 1 or 2 Thursdays a month playing with our little ones!

~MOTS Leadership Team

Last week for FREE Open Swim in Prosser

2011-08-11T11:12:00.000-07:00

Next week, August 15-18th is the final week for the KIDS FREE OPEN SWIM at the new Prosser Aquatic Center.

Open Swim Runs Monday-Thursday, 10am-Noon for children 6 and under.

McDonald's Summer Reading Program

2011-06-14T12:08:00.000-07:00

At the Prosser McDonalds
Thursdays @ 10:00 am
June 16 - August 11, 2011

Avoid the Summer Slide! Keep your kids involved with fun reading activities by participating in the McDonald's Summer Reading Program. Receive a FREE book each time you attend and win treats and prizes for reading. You can meet Ronald McDonald on June 16th and August 11th.

Read together 20 minutes every day!

Get more information at www.readingfoundation.org/mid-columbia

Summer Swimming Lessons

2011-05-19T13:29:00.000-07:00

The Grandview and Prosser pools are getting ready for summer swimming lessons!

Details below:

GRANDVIEW:

Pre-Registration is Monday and Tuesday May 23-24th from 12-5pm at the Park's Office.
$20.00 for a 2-week session Mon-Thurs.
Call sessions, ages and class details: 509-882-9219

Parent/Tot Class
A great way to get your child introduced to the water. Class is tentatively scheduled for early August. Cost is $20.00. Call 509-882-9219 to be put on an interest list.

PROSSER:

Register anytime at the City of Prosser office.
New Aquatic Center pool opens June 13th, 2011!
$30.00 for a 2-week session (days and times vary)
For sessions, ages and class details:
Download the 2011 Summer Recreation Brochure on the City of Prosser website.
Or call: 509-786-2332

Summer Play Dates at the Park!

2011-05-17T09:35:00.000-07:00

Join the MOTS Moms every Thursday throughout the summer for laid back Play Dates at the Park. We will be meeting at the Castle Park in Prosser at 10:00 am Thursdays. Starts this week: Thursday, May 19th! JOIN US!

10:00 AM

EVERY THURSDAY

CASTLE PARK IN PROSSER

End of Year Meeting/Play Date - CHANGE OF LOCATION!

2011-05-09T09:51:00.000-07:00

We will be having our FINAL MOTS Meeting of the year this Thursday, May 12th @ 9:30-11:30am!

CHANGE OF LOCATION! We will be meeting at the NEW GRANDVIEW PARK LOCATED at “COUNTRY PARK,” otherwise known to most as “THE FAIR GROUNDS.” There is more play equipment there and lots of picnic tables.

Everyone bring a snack to share with other moms and kids.

Also, if you know of anyone who might like to join us next year, invite them to come to this final meeting for a “taste” of what our group is all about and for information on summer play dates and next year.

Mark your calander, last MOTS meeting Play Date!

2011-04-29T10:53:00.000-07:00

Mark your Calendar! Our LAST meeting for the year will be on Thursday, May 12th @ 9:30am. We will be having a Play Date - Picnic at the new Grandview Park located at "Country Park," otherwise known to most as "The Fair Grounds."

Please bring a brunch item to share, remember to make it "kid friendly" as our children will be joining us in eating and playing.

Meeting This Thursday ~ April 28th!

2011-04-25T14:10:00.000-07:00

Don't miss our last regular MOTS meeting of the year, this Thursday, April 28th at 9:30am!

GREEN Table is bringing brunch.

Mark your Calendar, our LAST meeting for the year will be on Thursday, May 12th. We will be having a Play Date - Picnic on the Church playground. More info to come.

Local Easter Egg Hunts!

2011-04-18T15:18:00.000-07:00

GRANDVIEW:

Grandview Parks and Recreation annual Community Bunny Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt

8:30am: hot cakes and sausage - $4 for adults, $3 for kids 8 and older
10:00am: Egg Hunt - costs $1 per child kids ages 1-8
Other activities: a visit by the Easter Bunny and a petting zoo hosted by Grandview High School's FFA students.
Location: Country Park on Wallace Way
For more information, call Parks and Recreation at 882-9219

PROSSER:

Annual Egg Hunt Hosted by The Prosser Chamber of Commerce and community service clubs

10:00am: Egg Hunt for kids up to age 9
Volunteers will give out more than 200 books to kids
Location: Prosser City Park
For more information, call the chamber at 786-3177

Prosser's Messiah Lutheran Church and Preschool's

Annual Resurrection Egg Hunt and Party

Free event for kids up to age 10
9:30am: Crafts, Games and a drama about the Christian Easter story
10:30am: Egg Hunt
Location: 823 Luther Lane, Prosser
For more information, call Amy Courtney at 786-5922

SUNNYSIDE:

Sunnyside Recreation 27th Annual Egg Hunt

For kids 6 and younger (an adult must accompany all youngsters, but are not to help)
9:00am: Arts and crafts
9:30am: Hunt for wrapped candy
Location: South Hill Park
For more information call Sunnyside Community Center, 837-8660

Darigold Dairy Fair Egg Hunt

10:00am: Kids 1 and 9 will hunt by age group for more than 5,000 eggs filled with candy, prizes or coupons
Participants are to bring their own baskets
Location: 400 Alexander Road in Sunnyside
For more information call 837-4321

Meeting Thursday ~ April 14th

2011-04-11T14:36:00.000-07:00

Join us this Thursday at MOTS!

No special speaker at this meeting. It will be a morning of pampering yourself (bring your mani and pedi supplies) or finishing up the craft you've been wanting time to get to (scrapbooking, decorations, sewing etc.)

Also, we will be having the annual MOTS SWAP! It's like a garage sale with no money involved. Bring items to give away and find some new ones to take home! Read the post below on the MOTS SWAP for more info.

Yellow Table is bringing brunch.

See you Thursday! :)

MOTS SWAP!

2011-03-24T21:30:00.000-07:00

Get ready for the annual MOTS SWAP coming up on Thursday, April 14th!

Now is a great time to get started on Spring Cleaning! Sort through your closets and garage and find all the "treasures" you want to swap this year!

The MOTS SWAP is a great place to give away your used treasures and find new ones to take home!

RULES:

The MOTS SWAP works like a garage sale, but with no money involved
Everything is set out on tables for Moms to shop through and take what they want
Bring the "treasures" you want to give away and shop through other Mom's "treasures"
First come, first serve on all items :)
You are responsible to take home and/or donate the items you bring that don't get "swapped"

Items to include:
Baby clothes, kid clothes, coats, clothes, shoes, books, indoor toys, outdoor toys, home decor items, purses, blankets, etc.

March 24th Meeting

2011-03-21T16:44:00.000-07:00

MOTS is meeting this Thursday~ March 24th!

Jan Benson will be speaking on gardening and canning.

BLUE Table is bringing brunch.

***Also~don't forget the MOTS SWAP is coming up on April 14th! Now is a great time to clean out your closets and garage and find all the "treasures" you want to swap! More information to come!

No-Sew Tote Bag: Furoshiki

2011-03-11T14:16:00.000-08:00

Here are the Furoshiki Handouts from yesterday's MOTS demonstration by Cassie Valler. Also check out the YouTube demonstration video (How to tie a furoshiki bag).


Click to enlarge

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Have a great weekend!

Meeting Thursday - March 10th!

2011-03-07T20:15:00.000-08:00

Join us this Thursday, March 10th at MOTS!

Gretchen Chronis will be speaking about Recreation for kids and moms in the valley.

Cassie Valler will be demonstrating how to make home made bags from pieces of fabric, pillow cases, swimsuit wraps or scarves. Please feel free to bring any of these items/materials so you can follow along with Cassie's demonstration.

9:30-11:30am in the Taste of Grace Cafe at Grandview Nazarene Church.
Come early to check your kids into the Nursery and order your coffee!

PINK Table is bringing brunch!

MOTS Girls Night Out - Tomorrow!

2011-02-24T13:00:00.000-08:00

The MOTS Ladies (and any other ladies that want to come!) will be having a GIRLS NIGHT OUT TOMORROW NIGHT-FEBRUARY 25th!

Dinner in Tri-Cities AT PF CHANGS.

Take a night off, get some quality talk time in and make some new friends!

Meet at Grandview Nazerene Chruch at 6:00pm to Car Pool.

****PLEASE Contact Chelsea Watson (cd.watson@live.com) TODAY if you are interested in coming so she can get you on the reservations list.

MOTS Girls Night Out!

2011-02-21T18:32:00.000-08:00

The MOTS Ladies (and any other ladies that want to come!) will be having a GIRLS NIGHT OUT this FRIDAY-FEBRUARY 25th!

Take a night off, get some quality talk time in and make some new friends!

Dinner in Tri-Cities; Meet at Grandview Nazerene Chruch at 6:00pm to Car Pool.

More information to come!

Meeing Thursday > 02-24-11

2011-02-21T18:24:00.000-08:00

MOTS is meeting this Thursday, February 24th!

Rachel Morton will be the speaker sharing about Photo Books and Digital Memory Keeping.

Green Table is bringing brunch.

Valentine's Meeting!

2011-02-09T13:00:00.000-08:00

MOTS will be meeting tomorrow, FEBRUARY 10th at 9:30am in the Taste of Grace Cafe for our Valentine's Meeting!

MOTS Alum Debra Lara will be speaking on Marriage.

Come early and get your Valentine Truffle Latte in the Cafe!

Yellow Table is bringing brunch!

PRAYER REQUEST

2011-02-03T11:26:00.000-08:00

MOTS Ladies~
Please keep Ginger's sister and her daughter, Ruby, who was diagnosed with pneumonia yesterday in your prayers. They are back in the ER today because Ruby is now struggling to breath. Pray for healing for Ruby and peace for their family.

THANK YOU for your prayers!

Meeting This Thursday - January 27th

2011-01-24T10:38:00.000-08:00

Join us on Thursday, January 27th for our next MOTS Meeting!

Our Speaker will be Marion Marchant, sharing on "How to Be a Lady."

Blue table will be bringing brunch.

Have a great week!

MOTS Photo Directory is Up and Running!

2011-01-16T13:38:00.000-08:00

The MOTS Photo Directory is finally up and running!
http://motsphotodirectory.blogspot.com/

The Photo Directory is private and you must be invited via email to view. If you signed up to to have access to the Directory you should have received an invite by email from momsoftots@gmail.com.

If you did not receive an invitation or would like to sign up, please email your request to Rachel at rachelmorton4@yahoo.com

Thanks!

First meeting of 2011!

2011-01-07T13:42:00.000-08:00

The first MOTS meeting of 2011 will be on THURSDAY-JANUARY 13TH @ 9:30am in the Taste of Grace Cafe!

Jolene VerMulm will be our speaker sharing about Training Up a Child.

Pink Table has brunch!

Come early for coffee, see you Thursday!

***Also, If you know someone who would be willing to help play with our little ones for a couple hours in the morning for our meetings please contact Alesha alesharussell@embarqmail.com! We are in desperate need for child care help!

Looking for Child Care Help!

2010-12-08T11:56:00.000-08:00

We are desperately looking for child care workers for our December 9th meeting (and future meetings!)

Do you know someone who would be willing to help play with our little ones for a couple hours tomorrow morning?

Please contact Sara Shaw musicbiz03@yahoo.com or Alesha Russel alesharussell@embarqmail.com if you do!

THANKS!

Girls Night Out / Pampered Chef Party!

2010-12-06T15:14:00.000-08:00

Join Sara Shaw for a Girls Night Out - Pampered Chef Party at her house this Friday, December 10th!

Date/Time: Fri, Dec. 10th @ 6:00pm
Location: 1203 Ela Loop, Grandview
Please RSVP: by December 8th to Sara musicbiz03@yahoo.com

www.pamperedchef.com

Community Events

2010-12-03T15:50:00.000-08:00

Here are a couple fun events going on in our community this Holiday Season:

Ladies Tea
at Church of Christ in Grandview
December 4th @ 2:00pm

Dairy Fair
Decorate Cookies with Santa
December 4th @ 9:00-11:00am

Farm Implement Parade
December 4th @ 6:30pm
The parade route starts on Warehouse Avenue and proceeds to 6th Street, heading south to Edison Avenue. At Edison Ave the parade heads east until it reaches the Mid-Valley Mall parking lot.
More Info

MOTS Cookie Exchange - December 9th!

2010-12-03T15:38:00.000-08:00

Get ready for Holiday Baking!

MOTS will be doing our Annual Cookie Exchange at our December 9th Meeting.

Please bring 30 cookies to share with our group and in exchange you will get to bring 30 different cookies home!
Please bring a label for your cookies noting if they have nuts, flour or eggs.

Don't forget: GREEN Table is bringing brunch that day.

Birthday of The King Women's Event!

2010-11-17T15:10:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to remind everyone that this Sunday (November 21st) is the last day to buy Birthday of the King tickets!

Candee Marchant is hosting a MOTS table for both Wednesday, Dec 1st and Thursday, Dec 2nd. Tickets are $7.00. Feel free to invite a friend!

If any of you are interested in attending this Ladies Dessert and Tea/Coffee Christmas event, please contact Chelsea Watson @ 509-480-1989 or email her @ cd.watson@live.com so she can get you tickets.

Thanks!

MOTS Meeting 11-11-10!

2010-11-08T19:24:00.000-08:00

Don't forget MOTS meets this week Thursday~November 11th @ 9:30am.

Dave Allen will be speaking on Finances.

The Yellow Table is bringing brunch.

Coffee opens at 9:15am...see you there!

Come join MOTS at Bill's Berry Farm!

2010-10-18T16:14:00.000-07:00

Come join us on Thursday, October 21 · 9:30pm - 11:30pm for a Field Trip to Bill's Berry Farm!

Activities include: hayride, apples, cider press, pumpkin patch, barnyard train, play time and more!

Meet at the Grandview Naz. Church parking lot at 9:15am to carpool to the farm OR meet at Bill's Berry Farm at 9:30am.

- - -
COST:
Ages 2+: $5.00
(includes Barnyard Train, pumpkin, apple juice and stickers)

Under 2: $3.00
(includes pumpkin, apple juice and stickers)

Babies: Free
Moms: Free
- - -

Apple Cider and Hot Chocolate available for purchase.
Also, the BLUE table is bringing snacks.

See you there!

Berry Farm Location: 3674 N. County Line Road Grandview, WA

Meeting this Thrusday - October 14th!

2010-10-11T11:41:00.000-07:00

Join us for MOTS this Thursday - October 14th @ 9:30am! Guest speaker Becki Puente will be joining us! Don't forget to come early to order your coffee at the Taste of Grace Cafe!

PINK table has brunch!

1st MOTS Meeting for 2010-2011!

2010-09-20T10:46:00.000-07:00

Join us Thursday~September 23rd @ 9:30-11:30am for our kick-off MOTS Meeting!

Come enjoy coffee, brunch, socializing with other moms and and educational speaker.

Please arrive before 9:30am to check your children into childcare and order your espresso at the cafe!

Meetings will continue throughout the year on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month 9:30-11:30am in the Taste of Grace Cafe at Grandview Nazarene Church. Childcare is provided. $15 annual dues - scholarships are available!

We have an exciting year planned for all you Moms of Tots!

Find us on Facebook!

~MOTS Leadership Team

Walk with MOTS at the PROSSER PARADE!

2010-08-31T14:03:00.001-07:00

Come join MOTS at the Prosser Parade on Monday, September 6th!

We are meeting @ 8:30am @ Keene Riverview Elementary. The parade starts @ 10:00am. We are going to walk with strollers, kiddos and balloons and posters. Come help us promote MOTS!

Feel free to invite other Moms to join us! See you on Monday!

MOTS begins September 23rd!

2010-08-23T11:04:00.000-07:00

Mark your calendars and get ready for MOTS 2010-2011!

Our first meeting will be THURSDAY~SEPTEMBER 23RD @ 9:30am!
Bring a friend and/or invite another Mom to join us!

Have a meeting idea? Share them with the MOTS leadership team! We are always looking for new ideas. Submit your ideas to one of the Leadership Team member emails (see list on right side of page).

See you in September!
MOTS Leadership Team

JULY SUMMER PLAY DATE

2010-07-14T20:37:00.000-07:00

Come join us for a Summer Play Date this coming THURSDAY - JULY 15th at the PROSSER CASTLE PARK (across from the Library) - 10:00AM!

See you there!

SUMMER PLAY DATE!

2010-06-14T14:05:00.000-07:00

Come join us for a Summer Play Date this coming THURSDAY - JUNE 17th at the PROSSER PARK (across from the Library) - 10:00AM!

See you there!

Meeting This Thursday 04/22/10 - Bring a Photo!

2010-04-19T15:07:00.000-07:00

Don't forget our MOTS meeting this Thursday ~
April 22nd at 9:30-11:30am!

Craft this week featuring a Memory Craft Frame!
Please bring a photo of any kind to help inspire your frame decorating!

Our speaker this week is our very own Deb Bowden

Table 4 (Becki) has brunch!

See you there!

Reminder! Meeting This Thursday 04-08-10!

2010-04-06T14:02:00.000-07:00

Don't forget our MOTS meeting this Thursday ~
April 8th at 9:30-11:30am!

Our speaker this week is our very own MOTS Mom Mary Streubel!
She will be sharing with us about Developing Early Learners!

Table 3 (Cassie & Alesha) has brunch!

See you there!

Reminder: Meeting this Thursday!

2010-03-09T16:19:00.001-08:00

Don't forget our MOTS meeting this Thursday ~ March 11th at 9:30-11:30am!
See you there!

02-25-10 Meeting: Fondant Cake Decorating Demo!

2010-03-05T21:04:00.000-08:00

Thank you MOTS Mom Cassie Valler for sharing her Fondant Cake Decorating Talents with us! She shared some great tips for making homemade fondant and how to work "play" with it to make amazing cakes at home. Check out some of Cassie's cake photos at www.dropshots.com/cassielynne.

All the Moms at the meeting had the chance to "play" with fondant and decorate their own little cupcake! Check out the photos below!

Some helpful Cake websites Cassie shared with us are:
• Cassie's site for ideas and cake steps: http://sites.google.com/site/calicocomfort
• Resource for amateurs and pros: cakecentral.com
• Great teacher & cake decorator, Edna DeLaCruz: www.designmeacake.com
• Wilton, for batter amounts, tips & pro products: www.wilton.com

Cassie would love to help you out and answer any cake questions you may have!: vallerfamily@gmail.com

Check out the cupcakes decorated by MOTS Moms:

Moms in action:

Meeting Thrusday 02-25-10 / Cake Decorating & Party Themes!

2010-02-21T15:12:00.000-08:00

Don't miss our meeting this Thursday featuring our own MOTS Mom Cassie Valler showing us tips on cake decorating! You will get your own chance to decorate a cupcake with fondant!

Also: Don't forget to bring pictures of cakes and or birthday/party themes or ideas you've used to share with the group. We will have a board up front to display and share all our ideas!

Table 4 (Becki) is bringing Brunch!

Save the Date - Thurs. Feb. 11th - Valentine's Meeting!

2010-02-09T16:17:00.000-08:00

Don't miss our Valentine's Meeting this Thursday-February 11th at 9:30am! Our guest speaker will be sharing about Romance!

Note: Table 3 (Cassie & Alesha) is bringing brunch!

FREE Photo Books at HotPrints.com!

2010-02-02T14:11:00.000-08:00

HotPrints.com is offering a FREE Photo Book (including shipping) every month for a year!

The books are about 14 pages and are paid for by removable advertisements (easily removable and don't interfere with your photos). A great/easy way to save your kiddos photos!

Check it out at www.hotprints.com

Note: I ordered one last month and it just came in the mail...so the deal is valid! :)

~Rachel

01-28-10 Meeting Overview - Going Green!

2010-01-28T14:40:00.000-08:00

We had 2 fabulous MOTS moms come and share their ideas for GOING GREEN!

Michelle DeBoer spoke about Recycling, emphasizing the motto Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! She gave us some great ideas for how and what to recycle, the plastic recycling cheat sheet, and the locations for where to recycle. She also shared some great tips for reducing and reusing products!

2 great websites she gave us to help with recycling information and ideas are:
www.greenlivingtips.com
earth911.com

Thanks Michelle!

Sara Shaw shared her experience with gDiapers: The best of cloth diapers and disposable in one eco-friendly diaper!
gDiapers disintegrate in less than 150 days versus disposable diapers which take 500 years! Wow!
Learn more at www.gdiapers.com

Thanks Sara!

Life Options needs Pregnant Mommies for Ultrasound "Models!"

2010-01-28T14:18:00.000-08:00

Teresa Marx from Life Options came to our 01-28-10 MOTS meeting to advertise their need for ultrasound “models”. Many Pregnant mommies (less than 18 weeks along) are needed in the upcoming weeks to help train new nurses. Anyone who would like to have a free peak of their baby and help Life Options out at the same time can call either the Sunnyside (509-839-2000) or Grandview (509-882-1899) office.

Learn more about Live Options on the web page at www.partners.life-options.org

The Newest Addition to the MOTS family - Kolter Kash Watson!

2010-01-26T13:19:00.000-08:00

Congratulations MOTS Mom Chelsea Watson!
Kolter Kash was born on January 17th, 2010 @ 8:45am weighing in at 5 lbs 15oz and was 18 inches long!

Reminder! First Meeing in the New Year - January 14th

2010-01-07T13:26:00.000-08:00

Our 1st MOTS meeting for 2010 will be this coming Thursday, January 14th at 9:30am in the Taste of Grace Cafe!

Our guest speaker will be Dorris Kresse speaking on health and fitness for the new year. Wear something comfy as she shows us some tips for staying fit!

Reminder: Table 1 (Mary & Chelsea) is bringing brunch!

We can't wait to catch up after the Holidays! See you Thursday!

12.10.09 Meeting Photos - Cookie Exchange!

2009-12-29T15:00:00.000-08:00

Here are a couple photos from the Cookie Exchange MOTS meeting on December 10th!

The Newest Addition to the MOTS family - Kaelan Elijah Shaw!

2009-12-23T09:41:00.000-08:00

Congratulations MOTS Mom Sara Shaw!
Kaelan Elijah Shaw was born on December 10, 2009 @ 5:34am weighing in at 5 lbs 9 oz and was 18 1/2 inches long!

The Newest Addition to the MOTS family - Kai Lamoni Bodine!

2009-12-07T09:13:00.000-08:00

Congratulations MOTS Mom Tiffanie Bodine!
Kai Lamoni Bodine was born on November 11, 2009 @ 10:06pm weighing 9lbs 3oz and 23in! Full head of black hair & chubby cheeks!

11-12-09 Meeting Photos!

2009-12-03T08:49:00.000-08:00

Here are the photos from our November 12th Meeting, featuring our Coupon Lady!

www.fistfulofcoupons.com

Craft: Decorating our own Coupon Organizers!

Cookie Exchange! 12-10-09

2009-12-01T13:54:00.001-08:00

MOTS CHRISTMS COOKIE EXCHANGE!

Don't forget to bring 30 of your favorite Christmas Cookies to our MOTS Cookie Exchange at our next meeting on Thursday, December 10th!

And plan to bring home a variety plate of about 30 cookies for yourself!

You are invited to Birthday of the King!

2009-11-24T12:50:00.000-08:00

If you are interested in attending Grandview Nazarene Church's 'Birthday of the King' Women's Event next week (Thurs, Dec. 3rd) contact Melanie Morton (melmorton@hotmail.com) or Rachel Morton (rachelmorton4@yahoo.com) for tickets ($7) and info! There is still room at their table!

Save the date for the Coupon Lady!

2009-11-07T09:53:00.000-08:00

Our next MOTS meeting on Thursday, November 12th will feature Tri-Cities "Coupon Lady!"
She will be sharing her coupon shopping strategies and secrets with us to save money on EVERYTHING! Get a sneak peak on her website at www.fistfulofcoupons.com!

Plus, for our craft, we will be making our very own Coupon Organizers!

Don't forget: Cassie & Alesha's Table #3 are bringing brunch!

See you Thursday!

Sister To Sister Christmas Open House!

2009-11-04T11:45:00.001-08:00

Sister to Sister in Prosser (next to Starbuck's) is preparing a very special Christmas season for you! Take a break from your everyday life and immerse your senses in the sights, sounds, aromas and tastes that only Christmas brings! The atmosphere is being especially created to give you an opprotunity to enjoy your shopping experience to the fullest!

November 11 -14th 9am t0 8pm and November 15th 12-5pm

Pick up a postcard invitation to the event at Taste of Heaven (in plaza with Speedway Cafe on Wine Country Road going into Prosser) and present it for 15% off your purchase!

Can You Help?

2009-10-30T21:25:00.000-07:00

I don't know this family, just ran across a posting on the Yakima Craigslist, they are asking for girls 6 month and 16 month clothing donations. They put a link to a website explaining their situation. The 6 month old, Ivy, has been at Seattle Children's Hospital for 2 months! If you are interested read their story. They could use our prayers, and more if you have a donation. Here is the website: http://www.caringbridge.com/visit/ivyashlock

Kelly

Photos from Bill's Berry Farm Field Trip

2009-10-23T09:33:00.000-07:00

Here are some photos from the MOTS field trip to Bill's Berry Farm. Check out more photos on the MOTS Facebook Page and be sure to upload and share your own!

"Pumpkin Patch"

Snack Time

Hay ride through the orchard

Picking apples

Barn Yard Train

Field Trip: Bill's Berry Farm! 10-22-09

2009-10-15T13:23:00.000-07:00

Don't forget, our next MOTS meeting (October 22nd) will be a field trip to Bill's Berry Farm! Please be at the church by 9:30am to load the bus and vans. The field trip will include a kids farming lesson, hayride through the apple orchard, a story, juice and snacks, stickers, a pumpkin, animals and playground fun.

Prices are as follows:
Kids 2 and over: $5
Kids under 2 (who want goodies): $3
Kids under 2 (skip the pumpkin and juice): Free
Moms are Free!

For Moms, the Farm with have the retail area set with lots of pumpkins and fall decor items available for sale. As for u-picking, they will have Cameo and Granny Smith. Already picked...Fuji, Braeburn, and possibly some Pink Lady and Goldens for saucing.
Make your own cider! Cider boxes are for sale for $12 and you can press on their presses (for free) and make into 3 gallons of cider.

See you Thursday the 22nd!

10.08.09 Meeting

2009-10-12T14:36:00.000-07:00

This week we had a speaker from Consumer Credit Counseling come and speak to us about budgeting and treating our family finances like a business...to keep them on track! She shared some wonderful tips on budgeting, saving, paying off dept, improving your credit score, and setting good examples for our children.

Thank you Table 1 for the delicious brunch!

Discussion time before the meeting 10.08.09

MOTS featured in the Daily Sun News

2009-10-01T15:20:00.000-07:00

Check out the article featuring MOTS in The Daily Sun News!
Daily Sun Times Article

Moms of Tots members Alesha Russell and Kristen Waller make crafts during a meeting last spring. The Mothers of Tots group meets the second and fourth Thursday each month at the Grandview Church of Nazarene.

Come Join Us!

2009-10-01T15:14:00.000-07:00

Moms of Tots (formerly MOPS) is off to a great start, and we would love for you to join us!
Please mark your calendar for our next meeting on Thursday, October 8th at 9:30 am in the Taste of Grace Café at Grandview Nazarene.

We will have a guest speaker sharing some ways to give your family budget a make-over in these difficult economic times. You won’t want to miss out on this or any of the other exciting topics planned during the year. With lattes, brunch, crafts, and friends, be sure you join in on the fun! For more information visit our blog at

Invite another mom to join you . . . and we’ll see you soon!

New Website BLOG!

2009-09-17T15:41:00.000-07:00

With our new name and logo, we thought it appropriate to launch a new website blog for Moms of Tots! Check back here often for meeting dates and information, meeting highlights, photos and more! Share this link with your MOTS friends! If you have something to share or post, email Rachel at rachelmorton4@yahoo.com to have it posted to the blog!