Glendale 2nd Ward Relief Society

Healthy Recipes

2011-01-20T18:09:00.000-08:00

Thank you again to all the sisters who provided delicious and healthy snacks for our activity last week. If there's you have a recipe to contribute, it's not to late! Just email it to me, at alisserae@msn.com.

Cranberry Apple Salad

Ingredients
Chopped apples
Chopped cranberries (fresh or frozen, frozen are easier to chop)
Chopped walnuts
Orange juice

Directions
Mix all ingredients together to taste. Pour in just enough orange juice to coat the apples and cranberries.

Blueberry Lemon Bars
Ingredients
1 box Krusteaz Fat-free Wild Blueberry Supreme Muffin Mix

Directions
Follow instructions but use ¾ cup water. Add one Healthy Harvest Mott’s Blueberry Applesauce Container (¼ cup). Then with canned blueberries drained, fold into mixture. Heat oven to 350 F. Spray sides and bottom of the 9 x 13 oven-proof glass pan with high heat canola spray oil. Place batter in baking pan and bake for 30 minutes.

Mix together the juice of 1 squeezed lemon and ½ cup sugar with the zest of lemon, boil until reduced and thick. Pour this mixture over the cooled cake and cut into squares.

Garden Vegetable Pie
Mix Together
2 cups vegetables (bite size)
½ cup onion (chopped)
½ cup green peppers (chopped) - optional
1 cup cheese

Mix Together (then pour over veggies)
3 eggs
1 ½ cups milks
¾ cup Bisquick
1 teaspoon salt

Bake at 400 F for 35-40 minutes in a 10 inch pie dish.

Chunky Vegetarian Chili
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onion
½ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 (16-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
2 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained

Directions
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add sugar and remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.

Quinoa, Black Bean, Corn Salad
Ingredients
1 cup red quinoa, cooked with broth
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups roasted corn kernels (or plain corn)
1 avocado, cut into ½ inch pieces
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved (or other small tomatoes)
½ red onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
¼ cup lime or lemon juice
Zest of 1 lime
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions
Cook quinoa with broth according to instructions on package. Cool quinoa. Combine quinoa, beans, corn, tomatoes, onion and cilantro. Make a dressing with the oil, lime or lemon juice, lime zest, salt and pepper to taste. Toss together. Garnish with the avocado and additional cilantro.
(Trader Joes has the red quinoa and the roasted corn)

Tzatziki Dip with Pita Chips

Ingredients
27 ounces plain low fat yogurt
1 large cucumber chopped fine and deseeded
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 lemon, juiced
1 packet fresh dill, springs only, chopped fine
Garlic salt
Kosher salt
White pepper

Directions
Combine all ingredients. Use garlic salt, kosher salt & white pepper to taste. Refrigerate for at least two hours to release flavors. Enjoy same day with pita chips.

Food Storage

2010-10-14T11:09:00.000-07:00

Interested in increasing your food storage? Hannah Alita will be palcing an order with Emergency Essentials this month. There are several good sale items like the freeze dried boysenberry pieces that normally are $34.95 and are on sale for $19.99. If you are interested in making an order please email Hannah (go_at@hotmail.com) what you would like. Hannah will place the order next Thursday, October 21, and all payments must be to her by then, or she will be unable to order your items. The website is http://beprepared.com/.

Activites Tonight - Thursday, October 14, 4-8PM

2010-10-14T10:59:00.000-07:00

Please join us this afternoon from 4-8PM, for a variety of fun activities! We will be sewing the Halloween pillowcases for the humanitarian project. Also there are three crafts you can create: Halloween cookies, hair bows and bag toppers.

We hope to see you all there!

Relif Society Garden Party - Thursday, August 12, 6:30PM

2010-08-09T15:06:00.000-07:00

The Relief Society Garden Dinner will be Thursday, August 12 at 6:30 pm. It will be at the Lee home, 820 W Kenneth Road, Glendale. You are welcome to bring a salad or a dessert to share, then bring one copy of the recipe. This is a great activity to bring a friend to. Try to let Kathy Lee know what you are bringing by signing up on Sunday or emailing her (kathleelee3@gmail.com).

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday!

Book Club - Thursday, July 29, 7PM

2010-07-26T14:00:00.000-07:00

Thursday, July 29th, at 7pm, Kathy Lee is hosting our book group in her home. We are reading "Three Cups of Tea." If you have not yet received a copy and would like to, please see Kathy. If you have not read the book, but would like to come anyway, you are always welcome!

Pioneer Day - Saturday, July 24, 5-7PM

2010-07-21T14:15:00.000-07:00

The Stake is hosting a Wet and Wacky Pioneer Picnic on Saturday, July 24th, 5-7pm, at the La Canada Field. Pack yourself a picnic dinner (and something to sit on, blankets or chairs) and a towel, and be prepared to get wet! The stake will provide root beer floats, popcorn, sno-cones, a tug-o-war competition, and bounce houses. We are encouraged to bring squirt guns and water balloons for an evening of Platt River Fun!

Humanitarian Activity - Thursday, July 22, 1-8PM

2010-07-21T14:13:00.001-07:00

This Thursday, July 22nd, 1-8pm, is the day we've been working for! It's Christmas in July as we make Christmas-themed pillowcases for Children's Hospital LA, and blankets for DI and some local women's shelters, in the cultural hall of the church. Please bring willing hands and a pair of scissors. (If you have an iron and board, a rotary cutter and mat, and/or a sewing machine, please bring that along, too!)

Our Favorite Recipes

2010-07-11T16:21:00.000-07:00

Fudgy Pudding Cake

1 box devils food cake
1 sm. package instant chocolate pudding
16 oz. sour cream
3/4 c. oil
4 eggs
1 c. water

Beat 2 minutes.
6 oz. package chocolate chips - fold in
Grease 4 qt. crock pot. Cook on low 4 hours. Turn of, let stand 30 min.
Note: don't open lid until ready to serve.
Serve with vanilla ice cream.

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Easy Fruit Dip

1 jar of marshmallow cream
8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 tsp orange zest

Beat the ingredients in a bowl. Serve with fruit.

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Warm & Creamy Bacon Dip

Preheat oven to 400

16 oz. sour cream
3 oz. bacon bits
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 - 1 c. chopped green onion

In bowl combine all ingredients. Please in 1 qt. baking dish. Cover. Heat 25-30 min. until hot. Serve with crackers, chips, veggies, or put in hollowed out sourdough loaf. Wap in foil, heat for 30 minutes.

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Almond Jello

3 env. unflavored gelatin
3 c. boiling water
2 c. milk
2/3 c. sugar
3-4 tsp. almond extract
Fruit (mandarin oranges, lichee, fruit cocktail, etc.)

Dissolve gelatin in water. Heat milk and sugar,; add gelatin. Stir until sugar and gelatin are completely dissolved. Cool and add almond extract. Pour into 9x12 pan and refrigerate until set. Cut into cubes.; pour chilled fruits with syrup over - serve.

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Fresh Corn-Rice Salad

4 ears fresh corn
1 1/2 c. cooked long grain rice, cooled
2 c. cherry or grape tomatoes. halved
1 c. small fresh arugula leaves or baby spinach
1 small red onion, cut into thin wedges
1 fresh jalapeño chile pepper, thinly sliced
2 tbsp. rice vinegar or red wine vinegar
2 tbsp. olive oil
salt
ground black pepper

Husk corn ad remove silk with stiff vegetable brush; rinse. Cook corn in boiling lightly salt water 3 minutes. Cool; set aside.
For salad in medium bowl combine cooled rice, tomatoes, arugula, onion and jalapeno chile pepper. Transfer rice mixture to serving bowl.
To cut corn off the cob in planks, place an ear on its side on cutting board. Holding corn firmly with fingers away from the blade, cut of side of corn. Rotate corn a quarter turn and repeat cutting until all sides are removed. Use spatula to gently move planks to salad.
Drizzle salad with vinegar and oil. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve at room temperature.

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Cranberry Orange Scones

4 c plus 1/4 c all-purpose flour
1/4 c sugar, plus additional for sprinkling
2 tbsp baking powder
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp grated orange zest
3/4 lb cold unsalted butter, diced
4 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
1 c cold heavy cream
1 c dried cranberries
1 egg beaten with 2 tablespoons water or milk, for egg wash
1/2 c confectioners' sugar, plus 2 tablespoon
4 tsp freshly squeezed orange juice

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix 4 cups of flour, 1/4 cup sugar, the baking powder, salt and orange zest. Add the cold butter and mix at the lowest speed until the butter is the size of peas. Combine the eggs and heavy cream and, with the mixer on low speed, slowly pour into the flour and butter mixture. Mix until just blended. The dough will look lumpy! Combine the dried cranberries and 1/4 cup of flour, add to the dough, and mix on low speed until blended.
Dump the dough onto a well-floured surface and knead it into a ball. Flour your hands and a rolling pin and roll the dough 3/4-inch thick. You should see small bits of butter in the dough. Keep moving the dough on the floured board so it doesn't stick. Flour a 3-inch round plain or fluted cutter and cut circles of dough. Place the scones on a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Collect the scraps neatly, roll them out, and cut more circles.
Brush the tops of the scones with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops are browned and the insides are fully baked. The scones will be firm to the touch. Allow the scones to cool for 15 minutes and then whisk together the confectioners' sugar and orange juice, and drizzle over the scones.

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Broccoli Slaw Salad

12 oz bag broccoli slaw
1/2 c miracle whip salad dressing
3/4 cup crushed pineapple, not drained

Mix and enjoy. Raisins can be added as well.

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Easy Summer Pie

2-3 containers strawberry flavored yogurt or other flavor
8-12 oz. tubs Cool Whip, thawed

Mix well and put-in 6-9 oz. premade graham cracker pie crust
Freeze overnight or refrigerate for a few hours.
Garnish with strawberries and kiwi or any other fruit that goes with the yogurt flavor.

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Egg Rolls

1 1/2 lbs ground pork or ground chicken
3 medium carrots grated
16 oz. water chestnuts, chopped (optional for crunchiness)
1 small package dried vermicelli noodles soaked in cold water and cut into 1/ inch pieces
1/2 oz, or a handful of dried black fungus (soaked in warm water for 5 minutes, towel dry, and chop into small pieces)
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 eggs
5 green onions, chopped
3 tsp salt
1/ tsp pepper
1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 egg white for sealing the egg rolls
2 pkgs egg oil pastry wrappers (25 to 30 pieces each)

Mix all ingredients together expect the last two in a big bowl. Mix well.
Put 2 tablespoons of the mixture at the corner end of in the wrapper in an angle.
Using the egg white to wet a small area at the opposite corner.
Folding as if you are rolling a burrito - not to tight otherwise, when frying it will crack open.
Deep fry in very hot oil (375 degrees)
Can be frozen for later use. Do not thaw before frying!
Serve as an appetizer with sweet chili sauce, which can be bought at almost any Asian market.

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Greek Country Salad

1 1/2 lbs Persian or English cucumbers
1 lb. tomatoes
1 large or 2 small green and yellow bell peppers
1 red onion
1/2 lb Feta cheese
1 c black olives

Dressing

1/3 c lemon juice
1/3 c olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Cut vegetables into bite-size wedges. Put in flat dish. Mix dressing ingredients together and drizzle over vegetables as needed. Garnish with Feta cheese that may be crumbles or cut into small pieces. Top with olives. Serves 8.

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Coconut Pie

2 large eggs
2/3 c sugar
1 tbsp flour, leveled
2/3 c milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 c coconut
1 lump melted butter

With egg beater, whip 2 eggs.
Continue to beat as you ad the flavored sugar mixture. then add vanilla and milk, followed by coconut and melted butter.
Pour mixture into uncooked pie crust.
Put into 350 degree oven and cook for 30-40 minutes or until it doesn't "jiggle" in the middle.

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Bacon Avocado Pasta Salad

8 oz dried pasta (bowtie works well)
2 medium avocados, diced
6 slices of bacon, cooked crispy, dried, and crumbled
2/3 c fresh basil (less is dried)
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/2 c finely shredded Romano cheese or Parmigiano-Regiano

Cook pasta in salted water and drain.
In a large bowl combine pasta with olive oil and lemon juice. Add remaining ingredients and toss. Serve chilled or room temperature.

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Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

16 oz strawberries
3/4 c sugar
2 c water
3/4 c fresh lemon juice

Make this drink ahead of time to allow time to freeze. I use frozen strawberries, thawing them in the microwave before blending to be easier on my blender. If you have an amazing blender just use frozen strawberries and ice instead of water and drink it immediately!

Add all ingredients to blender, puree, pour into ice cube trays and freeze. Add to empty glasses an hour before dinner or microwave until soft, mix and drink.

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Lagoon Chicken Salad

1-1/2 cups unsweetened apple juice
2 whole chicken breasts (about 1-1/2 lbs)
1 medium apple
3 c cooled cooked rice (1 cup uncooked)
1-1/2 c seedless green grapes, halved
1/2 c chopped celery
3/4 c slivered almonds, divided
1/2 c chopped water chestnuts
1 c mayonnaise
1/2 tsp seasoned salt
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Spinach leaves
Apple slices for garnish

Simmer apple juice in deep saucepan over medium heat; add chicken. Cover; simmer about 30 minutes or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from saucepan to cool; discard liquid.
When chicken is cool enough to handle, carefully remove and discard skin and bones. Dice chicken on cutting board. Place in large bowl; set aside.
To prepare apple, cut lengthwise into quarters on cutting board; remove stem, core and seeds with paring knife. Chop apple quarters into 1/2-inch pieces. Toss with chicken in bowl.
Gently toss chicken and apple with rice, grapes, celery, 1/2 cup almonds and water chestnuts; set aside.
Combine mayonnaise, seasoned salt and cinnamon in small bowl.
Add mayonnaise mixture to chicken mixture; toss lightly. Cover; refrigerate chicken salad at least 30 minutes.
Spoon chicken salad onto spinach-lined serving platter. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup almonds. Garnish, if desired.

Relief Society an Enduring Legacy

2010-03-18T15:15:00.000-07:00

This is a worldwide sisterhood

There are approximately 6 million sisters in Relief Society. Since its organization on March 17, 1842 by the Prophet Joseph Smith, Relief Society has spread throughout the world into nearly 170 countries.

"From it's founding in 1842..

Charity is at the heart of the Society ..

Because of that they have done and they are able to do uncommon things for others.

.. A work of salvation, service and becoming a holy people.

Every woman has a significant role to play in God's plan and the building up of his kingdom.

Relief Society needs You, and You need Relief Society."

"There is more to be done

It is time for Relief Society to fulfill its purpose as never before" (Julie B. Beck General President)

To know more about Relief Society here on lds.org

RS Birthday Party!!

2010-03-07T15:49:00.000-08:00

another year.. another BIRTHDAY!
Come Celebrate with us our Relief Society

You can't miss this fun and delicious evening!

~A nice dinner will be served, and nice activities have been organized~

Thursday evening March 11th

at 7 pm

Central Building

We hope you will all make it. Our planning committee has been working tirelessly in preparation and it looks like it'll be a fun event!

For a getting-to-know-you activity we request a photo of each sister (preferably one in which your face is clear and prominent.) If you have a digital copy to submit, you may attach it in reply to this email. If you have a hard copy,you may give it to Jaci Turner on Sunday. If you have neither Jaci can take thirty seconds out of your Sunday and take a photo for you.

To help us plan for this activity it would be helpful to know if you're coming. Please RSVP to this email giving us the following information:

a) I will not be attending

b) I plan to attend, my photo is attached

c) I plan to attend, I will bring a photo on Sunday and give it to Jaci Turner

d) I plan to attend, Jaci Turner may take a photo of me on Sunday

*** If you aren't sure if you can make it but think there's a possibility, we would like to include you; please submit a photo.

Thank you so much, sisters! The more we know, the more we can customize this activity. We hope you all can join us this evening and celebrate the beauty of sisterhood and this inspired organization!

Love,

The Relief Society

{pictures: Martha Stewart, Cannelle et Vanille, it's a J'aime thing, oh hello friend, Beatrice Peltre, dessert first}

Recipe & a Goodbye

2010-02-18T09:54:00.000-08:00

One day 1/2 before departure, I couldn't leave you with .. well a little thought. I LOVE to bake and so here is one of the many recipes I can't go without.

Palmiers, Coeurs de France, Prussiens, Ventaglietti, Schweineohren.. how ever you want to call them they are just yummy!

For Valentine's day I've been baking quite a good amount of this delicious, light and so easy to make pastry. Since our last trip to Switzerland my husband has discovered his love for any pastry made out of this kind of dough. And this are the easiest to make and.. well, heart theme for Valentine's :)

Let me tell you there is a trick. I love to bake and so make the dough from scratch. But if you are out of time, not really up to making a dough that requires a total amount of hours as a whole day.. well it won't take you more then 15 min. to make this pastry with a Puff Pastry dough from any store around.

Believe it or not I've found the cheapest at Whole Foods. In the Dessert Frozen Section, there it is!

Palmiers ~ Coeurs de France

Ingredients

1 package puff-pastry

1/2 cup granulated sugar

Directions

Heat oven to 400° F. Adjust rack to middle position.

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar over the work surface. Unfold 1 sheet of the pastry and place it on the sugar. Roll it to an even thickness. Sprinkle it with 2 tablespoons of the sugar.

Starting at one short side of the rectangle, roll the pastry toward the center of the sheet, stopping at the middle. Repeat with the opposite short end, so the rolls meet. Trim the ends with a knife.

Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices and place flat on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them 1 inch apart. Sprinkle with 1 more tablespoon of the sugar.

Bake until golden and puffed, 20 to 23 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Serve hot or at room temperature. Bonne appetite!

Here is a very clear step-by-step how to with pictures. Take a look, have fun and enjoy
baci e ciao :)

{picts. by real simple, en.petitchef, pinkstripes, the honeyed fig}

{RS Book CLub Activity} The nb.1 Ladies' Detective Agency

2010-02-15T08:50:00.000-08:00

Our next RS Activity is Book Club time!

Come join us to discuss

THE NO.1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY

by Alexander McCall Smith

this coming Thursday night Feb. 18th

at 7pm

at Kathy Lee's home

You are always on time to discover the fun of reading together. Our next book will be number 6!
As a little reminder, books are provided by Lois Frost. You just have to come to our activity to get one and then remember to give it back after a month on our next meeting.

THIS BOOK:

Meet Mma Ramotswe, proprietor of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, and follow her adventures as she navigates the cases of her clients and the complexities of her personal life with charm, wisdom, and a healthy dose of humor.

"One of the best, most charming, honest, hilarious and life-affirming books to appear in years." --The Plain Dealer. More info ~ No.1 Ladies' FAQ,

THE AUTHOR:

Alexander McCall Smith iis the author of over sixty books on a wide array of subjects. For many years he was Professor of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh and served on national and international bioethics bodies.

Then in 1999 he achieved global recognition for his award-winning No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, and thereafter devoted his time to the writing of fiction, including the 44 Scotland Street and the von Igelfeld series.
His books have been translated into forty-two languages. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife Elizabeth, a doctor.

{know more about the Author}

THE TV SHOW:

HBO has teamed with the Weinstein Co., the BBC, and filmmakers Anthony Minghella and Richard Curtis for a drama series of "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency."

The series stars actor and singer Jill Scott as Precious Ramotswe, Anika Noni Rose as Mma Makutsi, Ramotswe’s quirky secretary, and Lucien Msamati as Mr J L B Matikone, Ramotswe's love interest.

Minghella recently finished filming a two-hour pilot in Botswana, from a script he co-wrote with Curtis. The two began working on the project for the Weinstein Co. last year before HBO and the BBC came aboard. The movie aired on the BBC on March 24, 2008. Watch the show here

Alexander McCall Smith meets with Jill Scotto (Mma Ramotswe) on the set of the No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency

THE NO.1 LADIES' OPERA HOUSE:

Alexander McCall Smith has long taken an interest in the musical scene in Botswana. On each of his regular visits to Botswana he has sponsored a concert to coincide with the visit, and this has usually featured strongly local singers. He has also supported musical training programs, and last year--in collaboration with David Slater, a well-known music teacher and performer in Gaborone--he established a tiny opera house.

The No. 1 Ladies' Opera House is accommodated in an old garage converted for the purpose. During the day it is a restaurant, serving breakfast and lunch at tables set out under shady trees on the terrace. It has a tiny white van and an enthusiastic staff. And if you're visiting to Botswana this is one spot you won't want to miss!

READ How a dusty Botswana old Garage became the No.1 Ladies' Opera House, by Alexander McCall Smith

{There is more to know. For more info go on the official website of Alexander McCall Smith}

Happy Valentine's day!

2010-02-14T08:52:00.000-08:00

thanks for all your love Sisters

{Magnolia trees and delicious pastry cookies... recipe coming soon!}

{picts. via Life 123, Tish Boyle Sweet Dreams}

{RS Activity} The Traveling Chef is back from Italy!

2010-02-08T06:43:00.000-08:00

Come join us for a fun night cooking some delicious FRITTATAS,

demonstrated by Holly Gardiner

this Thursday February 11th

at 7 pm

Central Building

Relief Society Room

Don't miss it!

{pict. by this mama cooks and my recipes. Both of this have also recipes so go ahead and take a look}

{RS Activity} Book CLub & Humanitarian Aid

2010-01-10T16:36:00.000-08:00

Come to our

Relief Society Activity

Thursday January 14th 2010

at 7 pm Central Building

book club and humanitarian aid night and refreshments!

Two activities at your choice!

We'll have our RS book Club meeting up after the reading of our 4th book "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver. PLEASE remember your book that night so Lois can return the complete set to the library. Thanks! Book 5th will be next so you are welcome to join us for the next book.

At the same time we'll have a Humanitarian Aid Project going on for Children's Hospital. If you have a sewing machine, ironing board, or a pair of good scissors, please bring them on Thursday night!

Don't miss it!! Come join us, for some time of fun reading or quilting some colorful blankets.. or let's just say it, to just get out of your daily life and have a healthy chat with some friends :)

If you haven't heard, the enrichment interest groups have been consolidated and we have returned to the regular monthly Relief Society meetings. The second Thursday of each month is our scheduled night for Relief Society activities.

{I'll be flying back home to LA that day, so see you soon :)}

Women in the Church

2010-01-09T15:44:00.000-08:00

a great article at Newsroom that tells all about the role, work and RS organization of women in the church.

You can also check more articles and news at Newsroom in the widget located on this blog, right side.

Becoming Self-Reliance

2010-01-09T14:52:00.000-08:00

it is the topic of our Visiting Teaching Message of the month January 2010 - here

I've just discovered that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, has provided us with a web site with all the necessary informations, tips and instructions that can help us understanding, learning, teaching, helping others in this very important matter.

Take a look at this site for the messages of our dear leaders that love us so much.

Self-Reliance Resources

Thank's to their words, work and time we are able to have a better understanding on how we can do a little better to be more self reliant.

Happy New Year Sisters

2010-01-09T14:33:00.000-08:00

by Gordon B. Hinckley

may we all strength each other with our talents, love, service and good will

Merry Christmas to all

2009-12-23T12:21:00.000-08:00

Christ the real gift of Christmas

" The gift of Christmas is Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten of the Father, the Son of God. As you follow Him, you put people first. You may spend less time in lines and more time serving others. You may spend less money on - and more time with - the people you love. You may lose yourself and you may find everything else that matters."

{provided by Christ the real gift of Christmas on a link provided by lds.org, all about the topic of Christmas with the story, videos and more}

{picture "The Nativity" provided by lds.org with Gospel Art picture kit}

Sisters Merry Christmas!
May this holidays bring you joy and peace and feel the love of our Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ.
With Love :)

What Shall We Give?

2009-12-15T14:29:00.000-08:00

Thomas S. Monson

Prophet of The Lord Jesus Christ

{by Mormon Messages}

{RS Preparedness} Holiday gifts

2009-12-15T02:54:00.001-08:00

Ever thought to help others being more prepared?
Take a look on Emergency Essentials, and find those things your dear one need the most.

{Place any order of in-stock product by 8:00 AM MST, December 16, 2009to the contiguous 48 states and it will be delivered by Christmas! If for some reason your order does NOT arrive by Christmas, refuse your order and we will refund your entire order amount.}

a couple ideas:

Emergency Candle Gift Combo

Each candle burns liquid paraffin for more than 100 hours of continuous light. Ideal neighbor, co-worker, or friend gift. Each combo includes 12 candles, 12 gift bags, 12 bows.

Trekker II Emergency Kit

The Trekker II™ Emergency Supply Kit comes with a large and medium daypack and provide basic survival gear for two people to survive for three days. The emergency kit is now improved with an LED headlamp, N95 respirator masks, water treatment tablets, and a variety of new items, including more first-aid and sanitation supplies. With preparedness supplies for two, the Trekker™ II makes a thoughtful wedding, holiday, and family gift.

Ward Christmas Party

2009-12-15T01:14:00.001-08:00

Come Join us to welcome the Christmas Spirit at our

Glendale 2 Ward Christmas Party

Saturday December 19^th, 2009

at 6 pm

Central Building

Let’s bring family, friends and neighbors

to have a “taste” of great music, colors, singing and delights!

First Presidency Christmas Devotional

2009-12-15T01:12:00.000-08:00

As every year the First Presidency of the Church is giving us a great Christmas Devotional!
It was held on Sunday, December 6th 2009

It is one of my favorite appointments of the year.

For those of you who haven't had the chance to listen to it, watch it or if you just want to bring that special Spirit, music and talks in your homes again, you can find video and audio here on lds.org.
It is also provided in many additional languages including American Sign Language.

Be joy and peace be with you all!

{beautiful photography by Ann Torrence}

{RS Book CLub} Poisonwood Bible

2009-12-15T01:11:00.000-08:00

We are now reading a new book

The Poisonwood Bible

By Barbara Kingsolver

Just as reminder you should know we don't have to buy any of the books we read at our RS Book Club Activity nights. Lois Frost is providing us with books from the library.
For this special one, it is asked that who wants a copy to read will go to pick it up at Lois Frost's home. It is too big for her to carry so many to church.

Happy reading and see you at our next activity!! :)

{RS Preparedness} Emergency Essentials

2009-12-15T01:01:00.000-08:00

Nettie Allison has an announcement regarding emergency preparedness:

"Emergency Essentials is a business located in Utah whose website is BePrepared.com"

"I have been using their products for a couple of years and am trying to save for a year's supply of food. They have freezed dried and dehydrated foods, as well as emergency kits, MREs, cooking supplies, etc.. Look at the website. Anyone can order from them.
     "Every month there is a group special at a very lowered cost to a group ordering at least 12 cans of the monthly sale item, and the shipping is free. This month of November a #10 can of dried cheese blend is available for $16 each (regularly $22.95). The order has to be in by Nov.24th. You can order as many as you can afford, just email me what you want to order before then. You will have to pay for any order before the sale is over.
     "If you never used dry products, just think--"Hamburger Helper", dried milk, dried herbs, soup and gravy mixes, bisquick, raisins, jerky, etc. There are recipes around-even on this web site, so it is possible to use.
     "The order will be shipped to me, and I will either bring your can(s) to church or to your home."

You may contact Nettie Allison (818-241-3373, netned@att.net) for more information, or to place an order. Time is running out if you want to order this month!

Our blog is still up and running

2009-12-15T01:00:00.000-08:00

I apologize for the temporary "brake" this blog has taken, but no worries!
It is still up and running.
So please remember to come back here and get an update on our activities and more :)

Sincerely
Naomi

{RS Travel Chef} night

2009-11-03T08:09:00.000-08:00

The RS Travel Chef is back

With something very special and oooh so sweet

Gloria Howely will teach us all the secrets

For making delicious Holiday Candies!!

This Thursday Nov.5^th

At 7pm

Central Building

Don’t miss it! Bring your friends and come join us!!

{all the pictures by Martha Stewart}

{RS Book CLub} Our 3d book

2009-11-03T07:25:00.000-08:00

We are happy to read a new book
and can't wait to hear all about your comments!

THE WATER IS WIDE

by PAT CONROY

Books are available at our RS Book Club nights. If you haven't had the chance to get one please contact Lois Frost, Naomi Sampson or someone from the Glendale 2nd Ward RS Precidency.

We'll be meeting again on November 18th '09

Happy Reading!!

{Christmas} Stories needed

2009-10-20T23:36:00.000-07:00

It may look like Halloween, but it's time to think CHRISTMAS!

You are invited to submit a favorite Christmas story to the Stake Presidency's Annual Christmas Story Portfolio.

Do you remember something funny or tender from your Christmas' past? Do you have a favorite Christmas story you've read that you'd like to see shared with others this year, even it not a personal experiance? Please submit to

fourbyfors@earthlink.net by the end of October.

Thank you!

{pict. via Angela's Peony Patch}

{Halloween} Trunk or Treat!!

2009-10-20T23:34:00.000-07:00

Glendale 2nd Ward

Friday October 30th
5 ~ 7 pm
Chili & Cornbread Festival!
Central Building Parking Structure

Yummy pies after dinner! Everyone join us for the annual Trunk or Treat Ward Party. Bring your friends and loved ones!

Decorate your trunk and have your candy ready. Wear your favorite costume and PRIZE awarded for the best decorated trunk!
You will only be frightened and haunted if you don't come! Please sign up to bring Chili or Cornbread.

We look forward to seeing everyone there and encourage everyone to arrive in time to decorate your trunk in a truly FRIGHTENING FASHION ...uuahahaha!

{Preparedness} Water Storage!

2009-10-20T23:09:00.000-07:00

Be prepared!
~Water Storage Supplies~

Water is an essential part of your emergency preparedness.
See flyer in building foyer for purchase information for water barrels, pumps, and purification kits.
Call Kirk Malmrose for additional info
818 249 3729
or e-mail
troop391waterbarrels@gmail.com

Also I've found a very interesting article that can give you a better idea on what's good for your water and all about it.
Take a look at Myths and Facts of Water Storage at Preparedness Pro.
It's never too late to start your storage, if you do it today!

{Book CLub} Ethan Frome

2009-10-19T19:39:00.000-07:00

Dear readers we are at the end of our second book and we are meeting again:

This Wednesday evening October 21st

at 7 pm

820 Kenneth Road, Glendale CA / Kathy Lee's home

We'll discuss the reading of the book
Ethan Frome
By Edith Wharton {for info go here}

Come join us, with or without book, we have a list of many more to read. And big knews in case you didn't know, if you join our Book CLub you don't have to worry about buying any books. Lois had a great idea to get them for us from the library. So, if you come to our meeting you'll get one for you:)

Don't miss it, reading in great company is so much fun!

{Recipe Club} Pumpkin Pie Bites

2009-10-19T18:20:00.000-07:00

We haven't started our Recipe CLub yet, but I found such I cute recipe of the season I absolutely need to share with you. Let me know if you are not gonna fall for this cute little pumpkin. Irresistible! I've already made it twice and I just can't get enough of it!

So easy to make, and they are as good as they look!

A mini muffin baking pan comes very useful. And if you don't have a pumpkin shaped cutter, just use a round cutter and make the stems with the scraps. That's how I did it and it works just fine.

Make sure to press each stems over the edge and on the side of the dough before filling. Coming out of the oven they look all puffed up..

.. but once they cool down they flat down to the dough like in the very beginning. Then decoration is of your choice. Chocolate drizzled for a cool look. This would be great looking for Thanksgiving, but I bet you won't wait that long to try them out, nop not possible! Too dang cute :)

you can leave them plain, great orange looking ready for a pince of whipped cream.. mmmmm yummi!

Or make them your Halloween delightful treats! This is my favorite :)

{This great recipe and pictures aren't my doing, but are provided by Bakerella ! Great site with great recipes! Thank YOUU!}

Pumpkin Pie Bites

2 refrigerated ready-to roll pie crusts

8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature

1/2 cup sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter

Optional
1/2 cup chocolate morsels
vegetable oil
re-sealable plastic bags

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Use cookie cutter to cut 12 pumpkin shapes from each pie crust. You will need to roll the dough thinner than it comes out of the box.
Press dough shapes into a 24 cup mini muffin tray. (Make 12 at a time, alternating cups to make sure pie crusts don’t overlap each other.)
Apply egg whites from one egg to the top edges of each pie.
Mix cream cheese, sugar, canned pumpkin, remaining 2 eggs, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice together until thoroughly combined.
Spoon mixture into each pumpkin-shaped pie crust.
Bake for 12-15 minutes.
Remove pies to cool and repeat with second pie crust. Place the muffin tray in the freezer to cool it quickly for re-use.

Makes 24 pies. Keep refrigerated.

To decorate, melt chocolate in a heat-proof bowl in the microwave on medium. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring in between until melted. Add a little vegetable oil to make the chocolate more fluid. Transfer to a re-sealable plastic bag and cut the corner off. Drizzle or draw faces on pies.

Note: The pumpkin shaped cutter should be 3 3/4 inches wide, or round cutter of about the same size. Pumpkin pie spice is a mixture of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and allspice.

Enjoy and let me know how yours came out!

{Book CLub} Good bye Guernsey

2009-10-18T23:55:00.001-07:00

I know, I'm a little late with this, but I couldn't go on without telling you how much we loved this book. Oh yes we did!

It is a time traveler story taking you back to old memories, your grandmother stories, the real excitement and pure sense of communication with written letters, and a fascinating way of telling stories never read before.

We love The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer And Annie Barrows.
I honestly had an hard time accepting the fact the book was coming to an end, only cause .. I wanted more of it! I know many of us felt the same way. We highly suggest this book for you to read.

Here is the official Web site, where you can take a look on what this book is all about and find much more information related to it. Watch Annie Barrows discuss the book, her co-author and more here. The history of Guernsey is here . And at last there's also a recipe of the famous Potato Peel Pie, but let us worn you, it truly taste like paste! hahahaha!

And for those of you who don't know much about Guernsey at all, well visit Guernsey and get wrapped in to its stunning scenery and the best contemporary living. Guernsey has it all.

{pict. via Visit Guernsey }

{Humanitarian Aid} Succesful Night!

2009-10-18T23:55:00.000-07:00

It is all worth it for a smile like this

Thanks to all of you for taking the time helping us out on the making of 180 pillowcases and a beautiful quilt for the Children's Hospital.
We appreciate your willing and helpful hands!

We are making some kids very happy this Halloween!
Thank you so much and see you soon with our next project :)

{Humanitarian Aid} Activity!

2009-10-06T00:57:00.000-07:00

We are back with more pillows to be covered!

~ in Halloween Theme ~

Join us this Thursday October 8th '09

from 6 pm till 8:30 pm

help us make

165 Halloween-themed pillowcases for the Children's Hospital

and to tie a beautiful quilt

If you took pillowcases home to iron, please make sure to return them by Thursday night or contact a member of the Relief Society Presidency to arrange pickup.

If you have a sewing machine and are willing to bring it, please contact Heather Phillips.

You are also welcome to bring ironing boards!

We welcome all of your willing hands!

Thank you and see you soon!

{picts. via Sevana and via House of Secrets }

Happy Conference!

2009-10-02T23:43:00.000-07:00

The time has come again to listen to our Prophets!

The General Sessions will be broadcasted in our church building (on Central) at 9am and 1pm today Saturday and Sunday. There will be no rerun showing.

The General Priesthood session Saturday evening will be shown at the Stake Center ONLY.

General Conferance will also be shown on BYUTV, or as a streaming through lds.org .
Please go on lds.org to watch, listen or to find more information about Conferance material.

Enjoy this great week-end of spiritual feast, no matter how you choose to view it :)

{Book CLub} The Guernsey Night!

2009-09-28T08:11:00.000-07:00

28 September 2009

MY DEAR FRIENDS,

THE TIME HAS COME FOR US TO MEET AGAIN ON OUR SECOND BOOK CLUB EVENING AT THE DISCOVERY OF THE BEAUTIFUL BOOK:

THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY

YOU STILL HAVE 2 DAYS TO COMPLETE THE READING.. PLENTY OF TIME SO COME ON

WEDNESDAY OCT.30TH 09 ~ 7PM ~ AT KATHY LEE'S HOME ~ 820 W.KENNETH ROAD, GLENDALE CA

WE CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR ALL YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT THIS AMAZING BOOK AND NEW IDEAS OF NEW BOOKS TO READ!

HAPPY READING AND SEE YOU SOON AT THE GUERNSEY NIGHT!

if you want to come prepared here are the questions and Topic for Discussion of this book:
1. What was it like to read a novel composed entirely of letters? What do letters offer that no other form of writing (not even emails) can convey?
2. What makes Sidney and Sophie ideal friends for Juliet? What common ground do they share? Who has been a similar advocate in your life?
3. Dawsey first wrote to Juliet because books, on Charles Lamb or otherwise, were so difficult to obtain on Guernsey in the aftermath of the war. What differences did you note between bookselling in the novel and bookselling in your world? What makes book lovers unique, across all generations?
4. What were your first impressions of Dawsey? How was he different from the other men Juliet had known?
5. Discuss the poets, novelists, biographers, and other writers who capture the hearts of the members of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. What does a reader’s taste in books say about his or her personality? Whose lives were changed the most by membership in the society?
6. Juliet occasionally receives mean-spirited correspondence from strangers, accusing both Elizabeth and Juliet of being immoral. What accounts for their judgmental ways?
7. In what ways were Juliet and Elizabeth kindred spirits? What did Elizabeth’s spontaneous invention of the society, as well as her brave final act, say about her approach to life?
8. Numerous Guernsey residents give Juliet access to their private memories of the occupation. Which voices were most memorable for you? What was the effect of reading a variety of responses to a shared tragedy?
9. Kit and Juliet complete each other in many ways. What did they need from each other? What qualities make Juliet an unconventional, excellent mother?
10. How did Remy’s presence enhance the lives of those on Guernsey? Through her survival, what recollections, hopes, and lessons also survived?
11. Juliet rejects marriage proposals from a man who is a stereotypical “great catch.” How would you have handled Juliet’s romantic entanglement? What truly makes someone a “great catch”?
12. What was the effect of reading a novel about an author’s experiences with writing, editing, and getting published? Did this enhance the book’s realism, though Juliet’s experience is a bit different from that of debut novelist Mary Ann Shaffer and her niece, children’s book author Annie Barrows?
13. What historical facts about life in England during World War II were you especially surprised to discover? What traits, such as remarkable stamina, are captured in a detail such as potato peel pie? In what ways does fiction provide a means for more fully understanding a non-fiction truth?
14. Which of the members of the Society is your favorite? Whose literary opinions are most like your own?
15. Do you agree with Isola that “reading good books ruins you for enjoying bad ones”?

{Stake Activity} and Broadcast

2009-09-28T07:10:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday our stake, La Crescenta, held great activity for our Relief Society: A service project dinner and tasting of food storage. Delightful food for every taste!

The Broadcast of the General Relief Society Meeting followed the activity.
For those of you who haven't had the chance to attend, you can still have the opportunity to hear the great talks given on the church's website.

Here on lds.org you find ways to listen or watch the talks. It is easy and let's face it, we all need to take a break for a spiritual uplifting.

Thanks to all the sisters who have given a great service preparing this great activity! It is amazing to see what we all can do together.

Till next time!

{Walking minute} Autumn has come!!

2009-09-28T06:08:00.000-07:00

Yes it has!
How are you doing, walking groups?

Oh autumn has come and it's nice to feel the change in the weather!

Isn't great to have cooler mornings and evenings? I honestly love it. Somehow it makes it even easier to take a step outside for a walk, doesn't it?? If you haven't tried it yet, take a chance and join us!

Here is a little pick of what Autumn has to offer.. outside! Imagine walking around in these kinds of beautiful colors and scenery

{by Imapix}

{by Davis Giral}

{by Barnies}

{by floridapfe}

{by naughton321}

{by LiefPhoto}

{by rachel.s.}

To know more about the many reasons we think walking is GREAT for US, well just follow us right here on our {walking minute}.

Thank You Bishopric

2009-09-14T10:24:00.000-07:00

On Sunday Sept. 20^th

beginning at 11:45

we will be having a

Linger Longer

a way to thank

Bishop Weger, Brother Knight and Brother Mayer

for their hard work as our bishopric for so long

don't miss it!

{pict. by Lollipop Workshop via Bakerella }

Inspiring Project Night!

2009-09-14T06:08:00.000-07:00

What an inspiration night! I've honestly loved it so much.

Heidi came with so many information, showing us some of the many ways we can do family history. She's amazing! Did you know she wrote a book about some stories of her family/ancestors? Yes she did and she did share with us a good part of it. She did a great job putting together so many stories, info and details in such a delightful way.

For those of you who couldn't make it last Thursday night, here are some of her tips to start and do Family History.
(I wish I had my camera that night, but I forgot it in my.. other purse. So you'll just have to be ok with some images I found around).

-Make your own Family Health Chart

it just looks like a normal family tree chart only you add a list of health information. With different colors you can sign the health history of each individual. Also you can add body feacers, medical problems, and anything else you can think of.

Doing this you'll see different patterns health related. Not only it is interesting, but mostly it can be of great help as information for us, our kids and generation to come.
{pict. by ancestry.co.uk }

-Fun and good Personal Bulletin Board

you don't need to take lots of time trying to make a perfect collection of family memories. A simple way to make history is just by punching that special movie ticket, that beautiful birthday card, that picture of my dream home and those family pictures on a bulletin board.

I personally love this kind of approach. The best part is that it is simple. Out on a wall where it can be of inspiration reminding us everyday of beautiful memories.

{picts. left by Country Living, right by Design Sponge via Iffer's little nest}

- Index Card Memory Puzzle

before sitting down and write your own book of family stories, this is the process you need to do.
Make the best out of your memories by taking some time getting back to those stories, details that your memory has hidden somewhere in the secluded parts of your brain. Hey, we all have those!

Index cards are so useful this way. Wright in the middle of a card a key word of your choice. Something that reminds you of your childhood, or particular moment back in the days (it can be written smaller then what shows in the pict.).
Then fill up the paper writing all around that word, with memories, details and things that your mind will remember about those times, related to that key word.
This can be done in a long period of time. Heidi says it could be that you take a year filling up cards before being able to sit down and actually write your stories.
Simple and useful way to remember details you haven't thought about in a while. Like smells, colors, shapes, etc. The more you can remember the more rich your stories will be, and ooh you'll be surprised of the things you will then start to remember.
All I have to say is that .. I'm on it!
{pict. by eHow }

-Your Family Stories Book/Compilation

and now we come to the greatest goal. A book or compilation of your stories. Add pictures, and other material you have to make it as more rich as possible. And a book doesn't mean fancy paper and cover, but the contest is what really matters. Get together all your index cards and well, start writing :)
{pict. by Asamy Murakami via arts.ac.uk }

GREAT THANKS to Heidi for her time and for sharing with us so much. Especially her amazing stories we loved to listen. She has been of great inspiration and I personally enjoyed it so much.
I really hope we can do another evening together. What do you guys think? Don't forget your index cards!

Reminder Project Night

2009-09-10T08:04:00.001-07:00

Remember tonight is Project Night

Family History at Kathy Lee's home.

For more details go here

{weekly Giveaway feeds} Mix

2009-08-31T21:10:00.000-07:00

The Summer Kitchen

The book is about a bedford wife, Nora, who's husband, Evan, gets arrested for a white collar crime. Nora who has always been a stay at home mom raising her three children, is forced to take a job in a bakery to support them. None of her "friends" stand by her after she loses everything, except..

Ends Sept. 7th

gw. by Mommies with Cents

Plush Blanket from The Modern Baby Co

The Modern Baby Co and Southern Bella's Ways To Save have teamed up for you to WIN a Plush Baby Blanket of your choice!

Ends Sept. 7th / gw. by Southern Bella's Ways to Save

The Grain Mill Wheat Grinder

Grinding your own wheat will leave a lot of great nutrients in the newly-made flour, nutrients which don’t necessarily stay in pre-packaged foods. It also allows you to avoid unwanted preservatives and to create your own blends.

Ends Sept. 4th

gw. by Self Reliance

Good Luck you all!

info fires

2009-08-31T20:05:00.000-07:00

for your information, here is a close outlook of what's going on.. outside.

It might be wise to not join any "walking groups" this week untill the air gets better (thank you Carla for pointing that out).

I hope that all of you are and will be safe :)

View Los Angeles County-area fires near Mount Wilson, La Canada Flintridge, Altadena, La Crescenta, Glendale, Pasadena, Acton, Agua Dulce in a larger map

{please clic on the blue writing here above, if you can't see the fires on the map. If it keeps clear, well the fires are gone, and soon we'll have normal air to breeth! Yea to the LAFD}

{Project Night} Family History

2009-08-30T15:20:00.000-07:00

I’s time for Project Night!

Come join us

Thursday September 10^th

At 7 pm

820 West Kenneth Road, Glendale CA

{Kathy Lee’s home}

An interesting evening

at the discovery of

Family History

Instruction by Heidi Knight

(picture via ce.byu.edu)

{Walking minute}

2009-08-26T23:08:00.000-07:00

We have more then one group. And you can make your own! Two people are enough to make one.

All you need is to find someone to go with and..

just start walking!

Here are some very good reasons why we think you should join us, beside you get to be in great company of course:

The Health Benefits of Walking
This article was contributed by Callie Leaver, a Certified Personal Trainer.
We hear about the health benefits of walking or other exercise on TV, in the newspapers and from our friends and family. In fact, we hear so much about it that it can almost begin to sound like background noise and we start to discount it.
What exactly are the benefits of daily physical activity including the health benefits of walking? According to the American Heart Association the benefits of daily physical activity are as follows:
• Reduces the risk of heart disease by improving blood circulation throughout the body.
• Keeps weight under control.
• Improves blood cholesterol levels.
• Prevents and reduces high blood pressure.
• Prevents bone loss.
• Boosts energy level.
• Helps manage stress.
• Releases tension.
• Improves the ability to fall asleep quickly and sleep well.
• Improves self-image.
• Counters anxiety and depression and increases enthusiasm and optimism.
• Increases muscle strength, giving greater capacity for other physical activities.
• Provides a way to share an activity with family and friends.
• Establishes good heart-healthy habits in children and counters the conditions (obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, poor lifestyle habits, etc.) that lead to heart attack and stroke later in life.
• In older people, it helps delay or prevents chronic illnesses and diseases associated with aging and maintains quality of life and independence longer.
The list of the benefits of walking (or any other physical activity) is long. When you start to realize the benefits of walking you will wonder what took you so long to get started."

{from discoverwalking.com}

{weekly Giveaway feeds} Food Storage

2009-08-24T12:02:00.000-07:00

{The "eggs'ellent Giveaway. A case of egg products valued at $200. The case will include 2 cans of powered whole eggs, 2 cans of powdered scrambled egg mix, 1 can of powdered egg Whites and 1 can of freese-dried scrambled eggs.}

ends August 26th

gw. by preparedness pantry

{The Reserve 27"x18" can hold up to 60 cans. Since it's just over two feet tall and only 18.5" wide and deep, this is a great system to stash away in a closet, a corner, or a garage. Whip out your tape measure to find the perfect place in your house for the Reserve, then enter to win it!}

ends August 28th

gw. by Self Reliance

{Variety Pack Case of 24 Meals Ready to Eat entrees will store for a minimum of 5 years, up to 10 years if kept in a cool, dry location. Each case of 24 comes with 4-6 different flavors of entrees. Hurry! These entrees always sell out fast. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get fresh MRS Entrees!}

ends August 27th

gw. by The Ready Store

Collecting Hygiene Kits

2009-08-23T16:06:00.000-07:00

The Stake Relief Society is collecting hygiene kit donations from now through Sept. 20th.

The kits will then be assembled at the Relief Society Broadcast on Sept. 26th.

Items requested include:

hand towels

6-8 oz. toothpaste (not from China)

wrapped toothbrushes

3.5-5 oz. soap

unbreakable combs

Alternatively, cash can be contributed by using tithing slips, with "hygiene kits" entered on the "other" line. Look for a donation basket in each building to collect these items, or contact your Ward Relief Society President. Contact Linda Fors, 818-790-5289 with questions or e-mail fourbyfors@earthlink.net.

our Book CLub is set!

2009-08-20T08:57:00.001-07:00

we met yesterday night for the first time, and after a little overview on our ideas, we all agreed with Lois to read this book, our first as book CLub:

The Guernsey Literary and

Potato Peel Pie Society

Mary Ann Shaffer
And Annie Barrows
for info go here

I'm so excited to get back on reading something for fun and in a scheduled way. It gives me prospective and I actually do it if I set my mind on it.

For most of us it's our first time in a book CLub, but we have plenty of time to discover all the secrets behind it.

You are invited to join us in the reading of this book and to come to our next meeting on

Wednesday Semptember 30th

7 pm

at Prieto’s House

1411 N. Brand Blvd #E

Glendale, CA 91202

(2nd flour – 2nd door on left side)
brings your comments for discussions and new ideas of other books to read!
{Thank you Kathy for hosting us yesterday night}
Happy reading!

{weekly Giveaway feeds} Back to school

2009-08-18T10:39:00.000-07:00

Funky Monkey Snacks

Look who decided to join the back to school party! And they aren't bringing any gluten, sugar, or artificial junk with them. That's just how we like our guests - all natural, with a little bit of funky attitude, baby!

ends August 23d

giveaway by play ground for parents

Back to School

Emergency Kit

ends Friday August 21st

giveaway by Shelf Reliance

One lucky person will win their own Summer Cool Down prize package including two coupons for FREE Yoplait Whips! A cooler tote, popsicle molds and 12 color changing spoons.

ends Friday August 21st

giveaway by thanks mail carrier

good luck!

we add

2009-08-17T22:13:00.000-07:00

Giveaway Feeds

is our weekly post about some great giveaways you absolutely want to take a look at. Preparedness, crafts, health, food storage, etc.

Make sure to come back and get yourself a chance for great deals!

Walking group/s

2009-08-17T16:06:00.001-07:00

Getting Started – Let’s Go for a Walk
This article was contributed by Callie Leaver, a Certified Personal Trainer.
It is as simple as that: you want to get in better shape and so you just start walking. Most of us are aware that there are many health benefits associated with walking, it is just a matter of making the time.
We hear over and over again how 30 minutes of exercise every day is good for us. Even knowing about the health benefits of walking we still have a difficult time fitting it in our busy schedules.
So how do you get started? What can you do to get on the right path to start experiencing the benefits that our doctors keep telling us about? The easiest way to get started in an exercise program is to start walking. The best part is that we all know how to walk.
wonna read more go here on discoverwalking.com

To make it easier for you, here is the list we have of people joining the walking group for now.

If you want to start walking, call one of the sisters below and get together on your own schedule and day/s:

Sharon Chalsey Maria Brown

Alina Yeritsyan Cathie Price

Carla Szele Lisa Busch

Keri Paur Cibely Singly

Janel Crane Melissa Madsen

Ruth Sowby Leslieh Guidetti

Christie Lesko Jenny Lesko

Karin Edwards

-Our 3 groups for now-

please contact one of the members for location informations:

6:30 am / Lisa Busch, Carla Szele

8:30 am / Melissa Madsen, ..

10:30 am / Alina Yeritsyan, Naomi Sampson

You are more then welcome to form new groups. Evenings and Saturdays are still open. All you need is 2 people or more.

Make sure to let me know if you do, so that we can give the information for other sisters to join.

Thank you and enjoy!

Join our NEW Activity Groups for You

2009-08-14T15:52:00.000-07:00

Because the summer is about at the end, school is about to begin, and our schedules are going back to "normal" we have planned some great, fun, new group activities for you:

Last night at our RS garden party we started 2 new groups:

we'll meet for the first time

Wednesday august 19^th

At 7 pm

820 West Kenneth Road, Glendale, CA/ Kathy Lee's home

Please bring ideas, a book you really like, something very interesting you have just finished reading, or simply your joy of reading. Lois Frost will be our group leader. This is a new group, so we'll build it together and we'll decide what we'd like to read.

This is how it works: if you can get together with another person, 2 people are enough to form a group. We can have as many as we want. No limits, as there is a lot of different schedule preferences, locations, and people.

If you form new groups please make sure to let me know (Naomi Sampson - g2wardrs@gmail.com) so that we can have all the informations.

To join, please go directly to the group member, to know more information about locations and so on.

This will start next week (monday august 17th), so please be patient. As soon as I have more information I'll make sure to post them for you. For now, just go out and.. start walking! :)

We have for now 3 groups:

- 6:30 am / Please contact Lisa Busch

- 8:30 am / Please contact Melissa Madsen

- 10 am / Please contact Alina Yeritsyan

we probably want to add some in the evenings and on Saturday

You all HAVE FUN!

RS Garden Party '09

2009-08-14T13:29:00.000-07:00

Our Successful Night!

We reached around 30 people, and it was a great group to be with. Thank you all for coming!

We loved spending the time together tasting some delicious food in Kathy's beautiful garden. I think it really was the perfect place for a relaxing evening for us ladies.

Oh wait, don't forget the very interesting stories we got to learn about each other hahaha! I can't decide which one was the best. For sure the "run over myself" story was the most unique :) Thank you for sharing and making us laugh! Till next time :)

all for US ladies

2009-08-04T13:58:00.000-07:00

Relief Society Garden Party

Thursday August 13th 09

at 6:30 pm

820 West Kenneth Road, Glendale CA

a nice evening to spend together!

Dinner, chat, relax and fun!

Don't miss it!

It is a nice evening to invite a friend to or come to visit friends from church.

(pictures from amazing photographer Beatrice Peltre)

shelf life of long-term storage items

2009-08-04T09:17:00.000-07:00

did you know?

(from Liahona March 2009)

Up coming Home Storage Activity/Opportunity:

Visit the cannery on August 20th from 2-4 pm

We will pack:

dried nonfat milk ($7.60)

apple slices ($6.95)

carrots ($7.45)

macaroni ($4.00)

white flour ($3.30)

Prepackaged items like pinto beans, quick oats, white rice and red wheat are also available.

If interested please see Nettie Allison our Emergency Preparedness Rep.

We need your pictures!!

2009-07-22T10:12:00.000-07:00

You don't need to be a professional photographer,

all we need is to capture few moments of our activities.

Please if you have any pictures of any activity you are attending,

send them to g2wardrs@gmail.com

Thank you!

Successful Humanitarian Aid Day

2009-07-21T09:04:00.000-07:00

Thank you all for coming!

We had a great day and so many of you came to help out. Some for few hours, some for the whole day, thank you for participating in this great activity.

We are so happy having completed all the pillowcases and quilts we needed plus more! They look fantastic!

And we honestly can't wait for next Humanitarian Aid Day when prints and colors will all be in a Halloween theme!

Few pictures of our day

the making of warm, soft, colorful quilts

there's who sewed ALL those pillowcases, wow!

hey who said some extra help isn't fair?

we loved to have little hands helping out mothers, ha!

love the snow man! and ironing, ironing.. yep more ironing!

Reminder Humanitarian Aid DAY

2009-07-12T22:34:00.000-07:00

Let's put some color on this pillows!!!!

Thursday July 16th is

Humanitarian Aide DAY

10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Our goal

300 Christmas Pillowcases for the Children's Hospital

2 Full Size Quilts for Deseret Industries Christmas needs

Give whatever TIME you can!

Spend the day!

Come and go!

Drop by for a short time!

Children welcome!

Salad, Fruit and snacks available if your plan on spending the day!

Successful Project Night!

2009-07-10T17:20:00.000-07:00

Some tips from Kari:

Ribbon: ribbonandbowsohmy.com

Clips: Sally's

So many people came to learn how to make hair bows. Thank you all for coming.

Special thanks to Kari for your time and patience.We really enjoyed this project!

Family Search Indexing

2009-07-09T10:20:00.000-07:00

In 30 minutes

you can help people

find their ancestors!

Last Sunday we had an interesting lesson by brother Lee on this program that allows us to volunteer in this great, great cause and work.

This is for everyone! To know more about how we can volunteer and help, please go on:

For a better knowledge use the

lessons and tutorial

on how to use this program.

Also there is more training available to you.

Please fill out this flyer to the left

and let us know when you are available.

Then return it to brother Lee or the RS presidency.

Thank you

for your time and help!

Humaniratian Aid project JumpStart

2009-07-04T11:57:00.000-07:00

This Tuesday

July 7th, 10am-noon

Linda Taylor's home

1948 Bel Air Drive

Glendale, 91201

we will be getting a jumpstart on our Humanitarian Aid Project.

We will be cutting pillowcases to make our big event more efficient.

We welcome anyone who is available and willing to stop in!

Children are welcome!

Project Night Activity opens

2009-06-29T23:05:00.000-07:00

Thursday July 9^th

^Central^Building

7:00 – 8:30 pm

Hair Bow Making Class

By Keri Paur

Instructions from 7:00 -7:30 pm

3 bows for $1.00

Please sign up so that we can have

all of the supplies available

Come join us for a night of fun projects

and socialization!

(pictures by EverydayClippies and Heather Bailey)

Humanitarian Aid Activity

2009-06-28T14:22:00.000-07:00

July 16th is

Charity time

Ladies mark your calendars and come join us for a full evening of sawing and making beautiful pillowcases for the Children Hospital!

Our goal:

*250-300 Christmas pillowcases

*200 Halloween pillowcases

*more projects to support the homeless mothers living in shelters.

*Deseret Industries also asked us to provide 5 quilts for Christmas.

Lets make a difference for this children!

Come and enjoy an evening together.

July is "Wednesday Swimming Afternoons"

2009-06-28T13:46:00.000-07:00

Pack your own towel and get ready to splash!

Every Wednseday in July from 2-5 pm, the Lees will graciously open their pool for kids/mom swimming time. They live at 820 Kenneth Road in Glendale.

See you in the water!!

Humanitarian Aid Charity

2009-06-27T11:30:00.000-07:00

After sewing over 1000 pillowcases and countless quilts our

Humanitarian Aide account is empty.

We would like to ask your support in providing

the means to help us continue our good works.

In July we will be having another all day Humanitarian Aide activity.

We will begin to sew the pillowcases that Children's Hospital

has asked us to provide:

250-300 Christmas pillowcases

200 Halloween pillowcases

Deseret Industries asks us to provide 5 quilts for Christmas.

We hope to continue our support of the homeless teenage mothers living in

shelters. We would like to send more quilts to he Hopi and Cherokee Reservations.

We would like to send quilts to the church Humanitarian Aide Center.

You can help us!

$2.00 will provide a pillowcase

$10.00-$20.00 will provide a quilt

Donation can be given to

Gloria Hawley, Cathie Price, Kathy Lee or Jane McVay

put your donation in a tithing envelope and give it to a member of the Bishopric.

Mark your donation Ward Humanitarian Aide Fund.

We truly appreciate your support!

Here it is!

2009-06-25T10:37:00.001-07:00

The Glendale 2nd Ward Relief Society is so happy to announce our New Blog.

What better way to reach all of you?

Here you'll be able to find information about Enrichment Activities: details, schedules, changes, and so forth.

We would also like to use this blog to better service you. Remember the bulletin boards of the past? This is how we view this blog. Feel free to add any question, information, announcement you have to make so it can be posted here for everyone to read. (Example: looking for an appartment, wanting to give away your couch, etc.)

Anyone who doesn't know how to use a blog, the way it works and so on, don't hesitate to ask when you see me at church. I'll give you some very easy instructions. You'll see, you'll love it in a heart beat :)

For more information, please contact me (Naomi Sampson) directly at www.g2wardrs@gmail.com or Heather Phillips the Relief Society Secretary.