"Once you’ve gone through all the effort to spring clean it is important to implement new habits so that your home will remain sparkly and nice! You certainly do not want all your effort and hard work wasted! With a few new habits you really can keep your home company ready and clean." --www.momsoffaith.com
Click here to read the quick, and easy to implement, habits!
A Ministry of Red Mountain Community Church
Monday, April 29, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
Junk Closet Heart
Many of us may have tackled some Spring Cleaning projects the past month or two, and as I was compiling my own list of household chores, my mind wandered to thinking about Spring Cleaning for my heart... what was cluttering up my mind? And lo and behold, came across this great blog post from Proverbs 31 Ministries titled Junk Closet Heart by Karen Ehman. Hope you enjoy and it gets you thinking as it did for me! :-)
http://www.proverbs31.org/devotions/junk-closet-heart-2013-04/
http://www.proverbs31.org/devotions/junk-closet-heart-2013-04/
Monday, April 15, 2013
April Meeting Recap
What a true joy it was to hear Barb speak this past Thursday! Her humor, wisdom, and grace are all so compelling. She spoke on Sanity In The Summertime and focused on a mother's heart. Providing us with the acronym of P.E.A.C.E.
P: Pray, Purpose, Power and Presence of the Lord Jesus. Barb shared a quote from Ruth Graham on how a good mother makes it easy for her child to be good.
E: Energy and Encouragement. Luke 2:52.
A: Available. Make sure that people come before projects!
C: Communication.
E: Eternity.
Barb also recommended the book Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson. I (Jaime) just downloaded this book! Let's just say I wish I ordered the hard copy as there are so many great passages to highlight--and I am just in the first few pages!
Shelley also compiled a great list for all us for summer time activities around town. Click here to be redirect to the list here on the blog.
P: Pray, Purpose, Power and Presence of the Lord Jesus. Barb shared a quote from Ruth Graham on how a good mother makes it easy for her child to be good.
E: Energy and Encouragement. Luke 2:52.
A: Available. Make sure that people come before projects!
C: Communication.
E: Eternity.
Barb also recommended the book Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson. I (Jaime) just downloaded this book! Let's just say I wish I ordered the hard copy as there are so many great passages to highlight--and I am just in the first few pages!
Shelley also compiled a great list for all us for summer time activities around town. Click here to be redirect to the list here on the blog.
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General mom2mom announcements:
PLAYDATE: There is no May meeting, however we would love to stay connected over the Summer! Meet us at Chik-fil-A Riverview Location at Dobson & the 202 on Thursday, May 16th at 10:30 am.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Summer Activities for Families in Mesa
Thank you Shelley so very much for compiling such a great list of summer-time activities. Hit us up in the comment section if you have any other recommendations!
Jump Street
455 E. Warner Rd, Chandler, AZ 85225
Cost: $8-10/person
Description: The valley’s first and only indoor trampoline parks and family sports fun centers
More Info: http://www.gotjump.com/
Makutu’s Island
6919 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226
Cost: $8.50/kids; $3.50/adults; Under 1 free
Description: Makutu’s Island is a 20,000 square foot, multi-level indoor playground in Chandler, AZ. Made for children and adults
More Info: (480) 344-3741 or http://www.makutusisland.com/
Great Play
Golfland Sunsplash Mesa
155 W. Hampton Ave., Mesa, AZ 85210
Cost:$10 - $30/person
Description: Water slides, wave pool, toddler pool, mini golf, laser tag, bumper boats and more
More Info: http://www.golfland.com/mesa/
Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center
5901 S. Hillcrest Dr, Chandler, AZ
Cost: $1/children; $2.25/adults
Description: Water playground, lazy river, lap pool, diving pool, toddler pool, splash pad and water slides.
More Info: http://www.chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=733
Gilbert Polar Ice
Arizona Natural History Museum
53 N. Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201
Cost: $6/ children; $9/adults; under 2 free
Description: Dinosaur water exhibit, art projects, walk-through jail, etc.
More Info: 480-644-2230 or http://www.azmnh.org
Arizona Science Center
600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Cost: $10/child; $12/adult
Description: Participate in interactive exhibits, watch 5-story tall movies, or take a trip through the stars at the planetarium
More Info: (602) 716-2000 or http://www.azscience.org
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Cost: $11/person; Under 1 free
Description: Dozens of hands-on, interactive exhibits designed for children ages birth to 10, the Museum focuses on learning through play, with emphasis on early childhood education and school-readiness
More Info: 602-253-0501 or http://www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/
Sea Life Arizona
5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Ste. 145 Tempe, AZ 85282 (located at the northeast corner of Arizona Mills Mall)
Cost: $11/children & $18/adults
Description: Providing close encounters with a vast array of creatures including seahorses, sharks, rays, tropical fish and more
More Info: http://www.visitsealife.com/Arizona/
Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium
16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Cost: $14.25/child; $27.50/adult; under 2 free
Description: Some 75 indoor exhibits featuring fish, mammals, birds, invertebrates, amphibians, and reptiles located in three buildings
More Info: 623-935-9453 or http://www.wildlifeworld.com/
INDOOR PLAY PLACES
Bounce U
1166 S. Gilbert Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85296
Cost: $8.95/child
Description: Indoor inflatable playground, arcade, party rooms.
More Info: (480) 632-9663 or http://www.bounceu.com/
1166 S. Gilbert Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85296
Cost: $8.95/child
Description: Indoor inflatable playground, arcade, party rooms.
More Info: (480) 632-9663 or http://www.bounceu.com/
Imagination Avenue
10614 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix AZ 85028
Cost: $9/person; Under 1 free
Description: This 3,500 square foot indoor play center contains a child sized town /
More Info: 602-765-3192 or http://www.imaginationavenue.us
10614 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix AZ 85028
Cost: $9/person; Under 1 free
Description: This 3,500 square foot indoor play center contains a child sized town /
More Info: 602-765-3192 or http://www.imaginationavenue.us
Jump Street
455 E. Warner Rd, Chandler, AZ 85225
Cost: $8-10/person
Description: The valley’s first and only indoor trampoline parks and family sports fun centers
More Info: http://www.gotjump.com/
Makutu’s Island
6919 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226
Cost: $8.50/kids; $3.50/adults; Under 1 free
Description: Makutu’s Island is a 20,000 square foot, multi-level indoor playground in Chandler, AZ. Made for children and adults
More Info: (480) 344-3741 or http://www.makutusisland.com/
Great Play
2855 W. Ray Road, Chandler, AZ 85226
Cost: Free trial available, prices not listed
Description: Fun way for kids to develop motor skills, sport skills and coordination in an interactive arena.
For ages 6 mo.-12 years
More info: (480) 726-7529 or www.greatplay.com
WATER PARKS / THEME PARKS
Big Surf Waterpark
1500 N. McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281
Cost: $19.50/ 3+; $26/adults; $3/under 3
Description: Wave pools, waterslides and more
More Info: 480-994-2297 or http://www.bigsurffun.com/
1500 N. McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281
Cost: $19.50/ 3+; $26/adults; $3/under 3
Description: Wave pools, waterslides and more
More Info: 480-994-2297 or http://www.bigsurffun.com/
Golfland Sunsplash Mesa
155 W. Hampton Ave., Mesa, AZ 85210
Cost:$10 - $30/person
Description: Water slides, wave pool, toddler pool, mini golf, laser tag, bumper boats and more
More Info: http://www.golfland.com/mesa/
Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center
5901 S. Hillcrest Dr, Chandler, AZ
Cost: $1/children; $2.25/adults
Description: Water playground, lazy river, lap pool, diving pool, toddler pool, splash pad and water slides.
More Info: http://www.chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=733
Tempe Town Lake, Splash Playground
Located at the south bank of Tempe Town Lake at Tempe Beach Park near the entrance to the park at Rio Salado Parkway and Mill Avenue
Cost: Free
Description: One-acre playground for children
More info: (480) 350-8625 or http://www.tempetownlake.com
Located at the south bank of Tempe Town Lake at Tempe Beach Park near the entrance to the park at Rio Salado Parkway and Mill Avenue
Cost: Free
Description: One-acre playground for children
More info: (480) 350-8625 or http://www.tempetownlake.com
INDOOR SKATING / ACTIVITIES
Skateland
7 E. Southern Ave., Mesa Arizona 85210
Cost: $1-11…check website for summer specials
Description: Indoor roller skate and inline skating rink
More info: 480-833-7775 or www.skatelandmesa.com or facebook.com/skatelandmesaaz
Gilbert Polar Ice
2305 E. Knox Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Cost: $3.50 for 3 and under, $11 12 and under, $12 13 and older, includes skate rental
Description: Indoor family-oriented venue for safe and enjoyable ice activities for all ages. Open skate and lessons available. See website for open skate calendar.
More info: (480) 503-7080 or www.polaricegilbert.com
MUSEUMS & ZOOS
Arizona Museum for Youth
35 N. Robson, Mesa, Arizona 85201
Cost: $7/person; under 2 free
Description: Hand-on art, learning and music exhibits
More Info: 480-644-2467 or http://www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com/
35 N. Robson, Mesa, Arizona 85201
Cost: $7/person; under 2 free
Description: Hand-on art, learning and music exhibits
More Info: 480-644-2467 or http://www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com/
Arizona Natural History Museum
53 N. Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201
Cost: $6/ children; $9/adults; under 2 free
Description: Dinosaur water exhibit, art projects, walk-through jail, etc.
More Info: 480-644-2230 or http://www.azmnh.org
Arizona Science Center
600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Cost: $10/child; $12/adult
Description: Participate in interactive exhibits, watch 5-story tall movies, or take a trip through the stars at the planetarium
More Info: (602) 716-2000 or http://www.azscience.org
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Cost: $11/person; Under 1 free
Description: Dozens of hands-on, interactive exhibits designed for children ages birth to 10, the Museum focuses on learning through play, with emphasis on early childhood education and school-readiness
More Info: 602-253-0501 or http://www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/
Phoenix Zoo
455 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Cost: $9/child; $18/adult; Under 2 free
Description: Animals, rides, splash pads, etc.
More Info: 602.273.1341 or http://www.phoenixzoo.org
455 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Cost: $9/child; $18/adult; Under 2 free
Description: Animals, rides, splash pads, etc.
More Info: 602.273.1341 or http://www.phoenixzoo.org
Sea Life Arizona
5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Ste. 145 Tempe, AZ 85282 (located at the northeast corner of Arizona Mills Mall)
Cost: $11/children & $18/adults
Description: Providing close encounters with a vast array of creatures including seahorses, sharks, rays, tropical fish and more
More Info: http://www.visitsealife.com/Arizona/
Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium
16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Cost: $14.25/child; $27.50/adult; under 2 free
Description: Some 75 indoor exhibits featuring fish, mammals, birds, invertebrates, amphibians, and reptiles located in three buildings
More Info: 623-935-9453 or http://www.wildlifeworld.com/
Monday, April 8, 2013
Natural Window Cleaner Recipes
Looking to cut back on chemicals, and yet still keep your windows sparkling? I am excited to try these few recipes out... although little handprints are cute, there does come a time for mom-here to wipe windows and sliding glass doors clean! :-)
Here are three different recipes we've found for natural, homemade window cleaners:
Here are three different recipes we've found for natural, homemade window cleaners:
Super-duper Simple:
Image: www.makeyourownzone.com
Simple:
Image: www.mayamade.blogspot.com
Bit-more-complex:
Image: hostesswiththemostest.com
Monday, April 1, 2013
April Announcements
Starting in April we will go from two postings a week, to a once a week posting on Mondays. Please let us know how we can serve you with this blog.
There are some great events coming up for your family and YOU at church this month:
Spring Community BBQ
Sunday, April 7th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The event itself is free. Food is $5 per person or $15 for a family.
For more info and to register to help out, please click here.
Girlfriend's Game Night
Friday, April 19th from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
For more info, click here.
Amped Up
April 27th from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Enjoy an evening with Dennis Lee and the Funky Monkey Bunch to benefit KidZ at Heart. It's upbeat entertainment for the whole family.
For more info, click here.
Don't forget: mom2mom's next meeting is Thursday, April 11th! Same time (9:30 am) just a week earlier than normal. Hope to see you all there!
There are some great events coming up for your family and YOU at church this month:
Spring Community BBQ
Sunday, April 7th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The event itself is free. Food is $5 per person or $15 for a family.
For more info and to register to help out, please click here.
Girlfriend's Game Night
Friday, April 19th from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
For more info, click here.
Amped Up
April 27th from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Enjoy an evening with Dennis Lee and the Funky Monkey Bunch to benefit KidZ at Heart. It's upbeat entertainment for the whole family.
For more info, click here.
Don't forget: mom2mom's next meeting is Thursday, April 11th! Same time (9:30 am) just a week earlier than normal. Hope to see you all there!
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