Journey to Bethlehem--in Pflugerville

My friend Heidi is directing "Journey to Bethlehem" at the Pflugerville Community Church this Friday and Saturday night. She asked me to post info about the event here---and I'm happy to do so!! It's wonderful. We take our family every year and highly recommend it. http://www.facebook.com/notes/journey-to-bethlehem-2010/journey-to-bethlehem-press-release/119067418146815

Sweet Target Deals

I just got EZ two books for his Tag Reader at Target for $5 total. Right now certain titles are $9.99 and all of the titles are buy one get one free this week. So I bought 2 for $10 and then I used a $5 off coupon that I got here http://www.learnonthegosweepstakes.com/ and so it was just $5 for both.

Also Target has the Little People Nativity for $14.99 this week. It is usually $27.99 and it is awesome so you should get it. You should check online or caqll the store to see if it is in stock before you go because some stores are already sold out.

Going to the Movies During the Thanksgiving Break?

Did you see the deal on movie tickets?? (Marie Tidwell told me about it!)

I don't know if you're taking your kids to go see the new Disney "Tangled" or not (Harrison and friend went and saw a sneak peak of "Tangled" last week in 3-D and said it was really fun)..here's a good way to get movie tickets for cheap.

You buy 2 general mills cereals (specially marked packages) and use GM cereal coupons (like those on coupons.com) for around a $4 total at Target, Wal-Mart, etc. for the 2 boxes.

You enter the codes from the cereal boxes at http://new.emoviecash.com/gmills/code.php?eng and it sends a movie pass to you printer. The pass pays for up to $12 of a movie ticket including "no pass and no coupon" movies.

I thought it was a pretty good deal since you get a movie ticket plus 2 boxes of cereal for around $4.

Apples

The Mercantile at Dyer Dairy in Georgetown has apples for 50 cents per pound. There are Gala and Cameo apples straight from the tree. They aren't going to be as pretty as the apples we buy at the store, but neither do they have herbicides, pesticides, or any of that waxy stuff on them. I just picked up our milk there and the apples smelled soooooo good. Just thought I'd share the info. You do need to bring your own boxes. Store hours are M/T/Th/F/S from 10-7, and Sunday from 1-6. Address is 7801 E. Hwy 29, G'town. Phone is 512-638-0415. Web site is www.DyerMercantile.com

Moving Sale

Alanna Seely (former Pflugerville Ward member) passed on this moving sale. There are some great items at REALLY cheap prices. If you have questions, or would like to see more photos, feel free to contact her: (512) 551-9548 or alannaseely@yahoo.com.

HUGE MOVING SALE BY THE NYSETVOLD'S:
Located at 1719 Apache Trail in Round Rock(by Gattis Elementary) Phone:(512) 828-0190
ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE TAKEN BY THIS FRIDAY, NOV. 5th

* all bookshelves (some wood some metal) - $15 each
* all dressers - $30 each
* large desk w/ shelf unit on top and rolling chair w/carpet protector - $50
* small desk w/ chair - $20
* red chairs w/ottomans - $50 for set or $25 each
* small air hockey table - $25
* primary colored toy bin shelf - $15
* side tables and night stands - $10 each
* 5 CD disc changer stereo - $20
* glider rocking chair - $10
* small patterned love seat - $20
* Little Tykes covered sand box - $15
* large couch set w/queen sized pull-out bed, love seat and hair w/ottoman(cream colored) - $75 (needs to stay until house sells)
* big screen TV - $100 (needs to stay until the house sells
* solid wood plant holders - $25 each
* Little Tykes easel - $5.00
* Cherrywood dining room table and hutch. Good condition. Table seats six - 72" x 38". Hutch has a lot of storage space. - $850 OBO for both.
* We have one male and one female (brother and sister) Taby cats for FREE. They have been fixed and declawed on their front claws. Take one or both. They are very gentle. We have never had a problem with them and our two small children. We will include one automatic cat litter box, one enclosed rolling litter box (you never have to use a scoop), a carpeted cat sitting thing, and a cat bed.

Free for you!

This saturday i'm having a get this stuff out of my garage sale/give away

For my friends just about everything is free, for my friendly strangers there will once again be a huge pile full of stuff that i'm not going to bother to try to sell for what ever reason. Last time this was about 50% of the stuff and it was dissapearing almost as fast as we put it out there, no clue what will happen this time but i'm sure there will be plenty. We are going to start as bright and early as we can muster and keep going untill we can take no more. heh.

I will open the garage and start sorting, so I will continue to add stuff through out the day.

Does anyone have an extra folding table or 2 I can borrow? If so please let me know.
Thanks and see ya on saturday.

Kiddie Acres half price!

This is a really good deal that Free Fun In Austin posted on her blog today. She has some great stuff on there everyday so check it out at http://www.freefuninaustin.com/

I thought this one was worth double mentioning.

In celebration of their 31st birthday, Kiddie Acres is offering a $40 gift certificate (20 kiddie ride tickets, and 2 mini-golf games), for only $20. This pass will allow a family with 2 children to ride all of the attractions once and enjoy a round of mini-golf. Or kids can go on their favorite rides multiple times (the train!) and skip others. You decide how to use your ride tickets. There is no admission charge and free parking.

There are only 25 of these gift certificates available, so act now if you're interested. This offer is available from Neofill, the company that offers deals through local radio stations. Neofill will send the gift certificate through the mail, so you will need to pay $3.75 for shipping. I have used Neofill several times and, apart from the shipping charge, have been very pleased with their service. Go here to purchase your $40 Kiddie Acres Gift Certificate, for $23.75. Your gift certificate will expire March 31, 2011.

There are 4 more ways you can save at Kiddie Acres:

1. Use the coupon found here. You will get 3 free ride tickets when you purchase 10 or more.
2. Discount Day is Wednesday. On Wednesday, ride tickets are $1.10.
3. Grandparents Day is Sunday. On Sunday, ride tickets are $1.10 when grandparents purchase them.
4. Military Discounts apply every day. Show your valid military ID and you can purchase ride tickets for $1.10.

Kiddie Acres

4800 West Howard Lane
Austin, Texas 78728

512-255-4131

Thanks Free Fun In Austin!

http://www.freefuninaustin.com/2010/10/half-price-kiddie-acres.html

Fabulous Kid Sale

Ladies,
I found this post on craigslist and it sounds totally awesome! Unfortunately, I'll be out of town on this day, but it sounds like there should be a lot of good stuff. I've just copied and pasted the info below from the post on Craigslist, so if you would like the invite to the pre-sale, reply to the post on craigslist:

The Austin of Mothers of Multiples Club is hosting their twice yearly Children's Resale on Saturday October 16, 2010 at Austin Sports Center on 425 Woodward St from 8-1pm. Members will be selling their gently used baby equipment (strollers, car seats, high chairs, bouncers, cribs etc) as well as clothing, shoes, feeding equipment (bottles, plates, bibs, booster seats etc), safety equipment (baby gates, potty chairs, diaper trash cans, etc) and tons of books and toys for all ages as well as lots of bigger toys like bikes and ride ons. Because our membership has grown our selection has grown making each sale bigger than the last. We currently have over 80 sellers which means our largest sale ever!




Seasonal items will also be sold including costumes for Halloween and Holiday wear. This sale will include a separate boutique clothing area where higher end clothing will be sold.



Come enjoy this great opportunity to get some great bargains! The Austin Mothers of Multiples uses the funds from this sale to fund our non-profit organization. For more info, please go to http://www.austinmoms.org/childrens_resale.html.



We have an invitation event from 7-8am which allows entry before the general public opening. Please reply if you would like this invitation emailed to you if you want to attend this early entry. At general public opening 8am the entry fee is $1 and the last hour (12-1pm) of the sale is "Power Hour" when most items are marked 50% off.

Free Family Nights

Thanks to Ian's teacher I have this info to share
Free First Fridays this Fall...Pflugerville is offering free family nights at the Recreation Center (400 Immanuel Rd) on the first Fridays of the month (September 3, October 1, November 5, and December 3). Free admission to anyone at the Pflugerville Recreation Center from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. For more information, please call 251-5082.

4/5 Preschool

Ladies-
Though I am not part of the Pf ward anymore, I am still closeby and close with a lot of you so I thought I would put this out there.
I am doing a homeschool curriculum this year with my son, Dallin, for preschool. I wanted to know if anyone else was interested in having their child join us. Dallin is almost 5 years old (his birthday is at the end of September) and we are toying with the idea of homeschooling him beyond preschool so we wanted to try it out this year.
I would like to open this up to 4 or 5 year olds only since the curriculum is desgined for that age group and I am basing it around my son's needs. I am using the Sonlight Pre-k 4/5 curriculum with added language arts (early K level) and Saxon math (level K, but very basic to my understanding). Sonlight is a Christian based program and does have a Bible element which uses a different Bible version....so I will be using the idea of a memory verse and scripture story, but from KJV or BOM.
This curriculum is about $600-$800 if you buy it yourself. I would be willing to do this for free if anyone is interested. You would be responsible for either buying the workbooks (about 30-50) or for making the copies of our workbook for your child to use. It would be M-TH 9-12 with optional F playday or field trip.
I plan on starting on Sept 6.
Please let me know if you are interested.
Thanks-
Valerie K.

For Sale

Katie Larsen's neighbor has a couple of items for sale. Please contact Katie at katiealarsen@yahoo.com if interested.

Couch and Loveseat $250 for the set (really good condition)

TV with Stand... 30in wide, 24in tall, 20in deep $125

Stake Pioneer Celebration

I am looking for just a few more things for the Stake Pioneer Celebration. If you are willing to part with these things for Saturday morning I would appreciate the help.

I need a good rope for Tug of War and some burlap sacks for Sack Races. I am also looking for 2 Wheelbarrows.

If you are willing to let me barrow these things please let me know as soon as possible. I can come and pick them up, probably on Friday. I promise to return them quickly! Thanks for all your help!

Email me at rushell@coolofftexas.com or give me a call.

Pflugerville Ward - Kids Book Club

we're starting a book club for our kids! there is a new webpage for it where you can check out all kinds of FREE stuff you can earn by reading during the summer, along with other great stuff.
http://pfwkidsbookclub.blogspot.com

Twin mattress wanted!

I got one! so we're good!

I'm in the market for a super cheap twin mattress. I'm keeping a close eye on craigslist as well but the great deals tends to vanish quickly.
My 14 year old brother in law is coming to stay for the summer and I can make 2 of my kids share a bed while he is here but I'd rather not. If you know of any amazing deals let me know!


Ida Christian

Fun Children's Class

We will cook, play, create, and more!

My name is Brittany Easthope and I will be doing a children’s class where we will play games, make a snack, do a craft and have lots of fun!

Where:
At 613 Stokesay Castle path Pflugerville, Tx
(The Easthope’s house)

For:
kids 3-6 on Tuesdays 9-12
kids 6-9 on Thursdays 9-12

Dates:
Tuesdays: June 22nd, 29th and July 6th
Thursdays: June 24th, July 1st and 8th

Cost:
$15/class
Money will go towards my band trip. PLEASE HELP!!!

Call (512) 990-5423 or email beasthope@gmail.com to sign up or ask questions. THANKS!!!

Free Fun in Austin

This is a blog full of all kinds of free activities in the Austin area! This goes for both family, kids and adult stuff. just click on the picture and it will take you there.

Free Toy Story3 tickets!

Buy energizer battery packs and get a free movie ticket. You always need new batteries!
Www.energizer.com/toystory3/ for details

Scripture Summer Reading Program

There is a great site I found through facebook friends called Scriptures 4 Kids. It has scripture stories, online games, reading charts, etc for kids to help them learn to read and enjoy their scriptures. They are doing a summer reading program sponsored by Deseret Book. If the kids read scriptures 15 minutes a day for 60 days, they can earn a $10 deseret book.com gift card. (There are also lesser reading programs available). They even have cool summer reading charts and a kick-off FHE lesson for the summer reading program.
The link is www.scriptures4kids.com under summer reading if you are interested.

free/cheap movies and bowling

Re post of previous information as a reminder...

Free movies at Regal Cinemas. go to www.regmovies.com for details

$1 Movies at Cinemark (not Pflugerville though) go to www.cinemark.com/summermovieclubhouse

Interstate lanes - Free game of Bowling everyday for Prek to 12th grade - go to www.Interstatelanes.net

Summer Reading Programs

This may be old hat to some of you, but who doesn't want to encourage kids to read and what better way than to get rewards from places around town. Here are some of the deals I know of and the best part is, one book can apply to all of them so you can earn multiple rewards at once.

Pflugerville Library has a summer reading program with rewards... sign up and lists available today I believe.

Barnes & Noble - read 8 books get a free book. Grades 1-6 www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading/index.asp

Half Price Books $3 shopping card each week that you read at least 15 minutes a day kids 14 and under www.halfpricebooks.com/feed_your_brain.html to download reading log in parent section.

Fazoli's - Participating restaurants - Pick up bookmark, read 5 books, get a free kids meal.

I am sure there are more. Just ask your retailers if they have any perks!

Have fun reading
Chuck E Cheese - read every day for 2 weeks, get 10 free tokens download calendare at www.chuckecheese.com/promotions/rewards-calendars.php

Old Navy Extra 50% off Clearance

This was posted on Old Navy's facebook page:

What’s better than our clearance prices? An extra 50% off those prices! This Friday and Saturday only, take an extra 50% off our already-amazing clearance prices on items for the whole family. It’s incredible, and it’s 2 days only—so hurry!

Free PDF downloadable Novel by BYU professor Brandon Sanderson

If you like fantasy this is great. His books are clean, original, and very captivating.
Brandon Sanderson's Warbreaker is also available in the stores. On his blog he reasons that if people read one of his books they are going to want to read all of them. Thus a free copy. Enjoy!

By the way, do not confuse the BYU professor part with a church book. He is a very sucessfull Fantasy writer.

Carter's Clearance

I went to the Outlets tonight and there is a really good sale going on at Carter's right now. There is a lot of clearance stuff and it is all an additional 30% off of the lowest marked price. Plus they have a friends and family sale going on now where you can get 25% off your entire purchase. I got the 25% off coupon in my email and it is something that you can forward to friends, so if you are interested let me know. I am not sure when the additional 30% off clearance ends, but I know the friends and family 25% off ends on May 26th. My email is jkbrown@msu.edu.

Zilker Hillside Theater

Just wanted to pass along that Zilker's Shakespeaar in the park is now showing "A Midsummer night's Dream"
It's located in the Hillside theater area of Zilker park next to Barton Springs pool.
It will be showing Thurs, Fri & Sat evenings beginning at 8 p.m. now through May 30.
The production is free, although during intermission they usually pass along a bucket for donations. There may also be a parking charge
Haven't seen this years production yet, but they are usually worth seeing. My family loves going.
Also as a FYI:
Zilker Hillside Theater will be begin showing their summer musical production of "Annie" beginning July 9 through 30.
8:00 p.m.
The musicals usually run Fri thru Sun nights.
Don't wait til the end of the production to see this. Once word gets out, they're very popular and very, very crowded. But once again, they are worth seeing.
I suggest you get there early to set out your blanket to save a spot.
Hope to see you there

Deadline Extended for Half-price Baseball Tickets

The Round Rock Express and United Way have extended the deadline to purchase half-price tickets for the game on Monday May 24th. You now have till Midnight, Friday May 21st. When buying online use the special offer code Live United (case sensitive), hit submit, and the special pricing will appear.

We have a lot of leftovers from a garage sale. I would love to give it out for FREE to anyone who would like it. If you would be interested in any of this, or know of someone who would be, please let me know. Sorry I cant offer a picture. If you want to just brose, call me and I’ll open my garage for you, you can take whatever you want. Just PLEASE CALL me BEFORE you come over, or if you want any details or have questions (415-3067). Both of my kids are sick. But you wont interact with them cause this will be in the garage.
List of the items:

Baby floor toy – a duck you fill up his belly with water and a baby pats it to see what’s there.
Toy handcuffs with key
Some stuff animals/baby toys

Desk, glass top, silver legs, computer like desk
California king bed set, dark shinny moss green with golden tread details and beads. Duval
cover, 2 large pillows covers, 3 small decorative pillow covers, bed skirt.
4 small necked pillows (craft pillows, insides, you provide the pillow cover)
3 solid navy blue small pillows
1 larger square green pillow
2 India inspired pillows (1-purple and 1-green)
4 small colorful wall fishes with hooks
Small gold figurer of the great wall of china
(2) black wood, small Oriental style candle holders
Oriental style table topper
Oriental style 2 small black cups
Chinese frame with Chinese words
Chinese wall decorative piece. It’s like a light box, but no light, it has the carved out word in Chinese for “happiness” and says “happiness” in English below it.
My first photos baby album with a train on top
Frame with no glass “family” written at the top
Tan canvas like fabric curtains
Picture of a lady as an angle in a mat frame
***** We are also selling our relatives fridge for them. it’s 2 years old, side by side, black, whirlpool. They would like to sell it for 400.*****

12x12 scrapbooking paper zip up carry case.
Purple leper print fabric
Blue India inspired fabric
Orange India inspired fabric
gold small tassels (for crafts and pillows)
Art work where you stitch the picture. Sweet little girl in a flower bed.
(2 bunches of) Purple-change-to-blue yarn
Large croshey yarn stick
Stencil - “rub a dub dub”, It has these words and a picture of a girl in a bubble bath.
rose and ivy stencil
Small wood craft frame

assorted verity of lotions, body splashes and perfumes.
(3 sets) high heel sexy shoes (red/black/white)
Bag of mixed jewelry

3 old binders
1 old, bright, kids folder
Polirode camera with case
Large old school computer
Travel dart set (3)
Books: “2003 The Bedord Handbook”, “Spencer W. Kimball”, “Windsor Castle”, “Buckingham Palace”, “British Museum guide and map”, “North California & Nevada tour book”, 3 small book set of “world atlas, thesaurus, and dictionary.”
DVDs: John Q, Shangai Knights, Crocodile Dundee II
Computer CDs: virtual pool , kareokee, bible library, “25,000 web objects”, “5,000 photo gallery”
Chess set in a nice display box with the word “telelogic” on the top (my husbands old business gift)

CALL NIKKI WORKMAN 415-3067

Half-price Baseball Tickets

United Way of Williamson County, who Cathy Harlow works for, is doing a night at the Dell Diamond. This would make a great FHE event as it is on a Monday night. You are able to get half-price tickets if you buy them in advance, but the deadline for getting the half-price tickets is this Friday, the 14th.

United Way of Williamson County

Live United Night at the Ballpark

5/24/10

Half-price game tickets if purchased in advance.

Free LIVE UNITED t-shirts to first 2000 fans!

$1 Hot Dogs and $1 Sodas.

Special Focus on United Way of Williamson County Partners.

Game starts at 7:05pm.

For more information, contact Sarah Carriker.512.255.6799

Scatterpillar Scramble

The Super Target on 685 has the game Scatterpillar Scramble on clearance for $4.77 compared to the original $19.00. EZ and Netta both love it. There were tons of the game left so I am sure if you go on Monday they will still have it.

FREE family pictures done @ Best Buy

I'm not sure if this is JUST at the BestBuy near me, or if it's at ALL Best Buys, you may want to call and find out.

But I know that the Best Buy on "19000 Linestone Commercial Dr." is doing a FREE sitting and print of family-photos for Mothers Day. you can just do a protrait if you want. it's on Saturday MAY 8th from 12-6

do you want a KITTEN?

my mom has 3 cats and they all have had baby kittens. would anyone be interested in taking one or two?

They just opened their eyes, so it will be a while before they leave their mom, but TELL ME if you are interested!

email: kiatone_nuba@yahoo.com

phone: 415-3067

name: Nikki Workman

FREE 8x10 Collage print

Walgreens is doing this for FREE from now until Saturday MAY 8th. 1 per customer. Great gift idea for MOTHERS DAY! use this code at the check out: "GOODTHOUGHTS"

BOOK SALE

The Pflugerville Library on Pecan in having their semi-annul used book sale! it's Thursday (MAY 6th), Friday and Saturday. The Library opens at 10:00 am.

I cant remember all the pricing info but I do remember that in the kids book section, that soft-back books are .50 cents each OR 3 for $1.00, and that hard-back books are $1.00 each.

I went today and got 47 childrens books for only $20!

Clothing Donations for a Family in Need

Jessica Harlow knows a family at the school she teaches at that is really in need of some help including clothing and other small donations. Here is a list of things the family could really use:

5 year old girl - size 5/6 clothes, prefers pants and shorts, shoe size 13
8 year old boy - size 8, shoe size 2 and would prefer elastic or velcro shoes
10 year old girl - size 14 teen and shoe size 4 and also does not wear dresses, prefers pants, and could use some sport bras or camis
Hair ties for the 2 girls would also be helpful
Books for grades K-5

You can contact Jessica if you have any questions or need her to pick anything up. Her email is jessica-harlow@hotmail.com and her phone number is 512-496-2810. Thanks!

Free Flute and Harp Concert

You are invited to hear 14 flutes and 10 harps. The Austin Flute Club presents the Austin Flute Choir and the Young U.T. Harp Ensemble Saturday, April 10th, 3 p.m. at St. John's United Methodist Church, 2140 Allandale Rd. There will also be a special guest flutist, Francois Minaux. Some of the pieces we will be playing are the Sorcerer's Apprentice, Shenandoah, Pavane and Spanish Dance. Children are welcome to come. My kids will be there. Hope you can come!

Clothing Swap

Ladies,

The Relief Society is planning a clothing swap for our August activity. We wanted to give you an early heads up, so that you can start cleaning out your closets now!

We will be accepting all apparel in good condition. Then clothing will be available on a first come, first served basis. Any clothing left over will be taken to Goodwill.

Laura Zang will be collecting the clothes and you are welcome to bring them to her house starting now. Please bring everything in plastic bags. We will stop accepting donations on August 1st.

Happy Cleaning!

Disney Rewards

So if you are not a member of Disney Movie Rewards you really should be! Especially if you are buying Disney Movies. Inside each movie you buy are codes that can get you points. When you get enough points you can get free stuff. It is so easy to sign up and totally FREE! Just go to...

http://disney.go.com/disneymovierewards/

Also, right now they are offering 10 dollar coupons for the Toy Story and Toy Story 2 blue ray combo packs (that come with a regular DVD and a digital copy). To get the coupon after you register, all you have to do is enter in your UPC code from your old DVD or VHS of both Toy Story's. All DVDs and have the same code, if you are having a hard time locating yours or you got rid of the boxes these are the codes 786936294507 and 786936294521.

Most of you probably already know about this, but for those that don't, I hope this helps and you can get your coupons and start earning points!

Farm Fresh Milk & Eggs

For a while now I've been getting farm-fresh, raw milk from a dairy in Georgetown. Currently the cost is $6/gallon, which is what I've paid for organic milk at the grocery store. Here's the info in case you're interested:

Dyer Dairy
7801 E. Hwy. 29
Georgetown
(512) 638-0415
www.dyerdairy.com

Mr. Dyer also has eggs, I believe at $3.50 per dozen, plus seasonal veggies, beef, etc.

Also, if you want to save 50 cents on the eggs, Pioneer Farms is selling their eggs for $3/dozen. The museum is open now Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. I usually go on Fridays to pick up eggs (and my daughter who apprentices there), so you can either go for yourself, or place an order with me. There's no guarantee on availability. The current hens produce about 12 dozen eggs per week, and the farm just got a bunch more chicks, so by summertime they'll be swimming in eggs. The web site is www.pioneerfarms.org.

Homemade Stain-Remover Spray

This recipe is from my cousin and it appears to be working just as well as the expensive store-bought stuff.

1 Cup Amonia
1 Cup Liquid Dish Soap (containing no chlorite or bleach)
1 Cup White Vinegar
1 Cup Water

Mix it all up, pour it into a spray bottle, and clean your clothes! I'm finding that the smaller spray bottles are easier to handle. I made up a gallon of this recipe a little over a month ago and I'm not even half-way through it yet - and I treat everyone's tops, etc., so it's a good bargain.

Homemade Laundry Soap

I've had requests to share this recipe - I hope someone finds it useful. I'll post a recipe for stain-remover spray as well.

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED:
Small Batch
1/3 bar Fels Naptha (or bar soap of your choice)
1/2 cup washing soda (see note at bottom)
1/2 cup borax powder
Water
(Optional) 2-3 oz essential oil or fragrance oil of your choice
Small bucket, about 2 gallon size

Large Batch
1 bar of Fels Naptha (or bar soap of your choice)
1½ cups washing soda (see note at bottom)
1½ cups borax powder
Water
(optional) 2-3 oz essential oil or fragrance oil of your choice
Bucket, 5-6 gallon size

DIRECTIONS (large batch in parentheses)
* Grate the soap and put it in a sauce pan (stock pan for large batch)
* Add 6 cups (18 cups) water and heat it until the soap melts
* Add the washing soda and borax and stir until it is dissolved.
* Remove from heat.
* Now add 1 gallon plus 6 cups (4 gallons plus 2 cups) water to your bucket.
* Now add your soap mixture and stir.
* Let the soap sit for about 24 hours and it will (should) gel.
* Use ½ cup per load.

Note: Plugerville Wal-Mart does not have "washing" soda on the laundry aisle, just regular baking soda. HEB has the washing soda.

I've made the large batch twice now and it's lasting me about 4 months, at an average of 8 loads per week. The cost breakdown is about 2 cents per load. A great savings.

Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo

Get in free over Spring Break. Check out the details at http://www.freenius.com/2010/03/free-admission-and-parking-to-rodeo.html

Free Fun in Austin

Looking for fun things to do over Spring Break?
Check out this website devoted to letting moms like us in on tons of great deals and fun things to do in the Austin area for cheap --or FREE!
The blogger, Heidi, actually lives in Pflugerville, so she posts lots of great things to do in Pflugerville, too.
http://www.freenius.com/

Spring Break Cooking Class for Kids

Margaret Easthope and her family are going to be doing some great service over spring break to help raise money for sister Paulin's family in Haiti. Here is all the info:

Cooking Class for Kids
A Fun Spring Break Activity - Supporting a Great Cause!

The Kids Will
1. Make some Kid Friendly recipes
2. Learn basic cooking skills and safety
3. Have Some Play time while their food cooks
4. Eat lunch that they have made

Class Schedule (6 – 8 Kids per Session)
Age 3 to 5: 9AM – 12PM, Tuesday or Thursday
Age 6 to 8: 9AM – 12PM, Monday or Wednesday

We will be doing different recipes and activities each day if you are interested in signing up for more than one session.

Tuition – Donation
$20 per session

Location
Easthope Home – 613 Stokesay Castle Path

Registration Info
Contact Margaret Easthope
By Phone at 990-5423 or 826-6604 (cell)
Or Email to easthope@sbcglobal.net

Proceeds are being donated to

Sister Paulin’s family in Haiti!

Fairytale Threads Consignment Sale

Fairytale Threads is hosting one of their big consignment sales this weekend. Here are the details from their website fairytalethreads.com

Our Spring Event will be Friday March 5th and Saturday March 6th at the Old Settlers Association, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd, in Round Rock.
Fairytale Threads is a twice yearly consignment event designed to turn clutter into cash and give you the opportunity to shop new and gently loved items for great prices.
As a shopper, you will find clothes, toys, furniture and gear for your little ones. All items are inspected for quality and organized for a great shopping experience!

Friday hours are 10-9
Saturday hours are 9-4 with any item marked "reduced" being half off

$1 Meatball Plates at Ikea

My favorite thing is back, the $1 meatball plates at Ikea. They are yummy and between the meatballs and the mashed potatoes one plate is enough for me. John eats 2, but hey for a buck I can handle that. The kiddies love them as well so it makes for quite the cheap night out. It is going on this Friday through Sunday. Maybe we will see you there!

Re: Baby Model

Actually, I'll take any infant (boy or girl) that weighs between 12 and 15 pounds who is willing to try on my dress :)

Baby Model

Does anyone have a 13 pound baby girl?

Hehe, that was a weird question. The thing is, I am making my niece's blessing dress (and she lives in Idaho) and I am, of course, doing it in typical Chontal style (which means without a pattern) and I need a baby to try it on to make sure it fits/works.

So, that said, does anyone have a 13 pound baby girl who is willing to try on my blessing dress?

Thanks,
Chontal

Baby Model

Does anyone have a 13 pound baby girl?

Hehe, that was a weird question. The thing is, I am making my niece's blessing dress (and she lives in Idaho) and I am, of course, doing it in typical Chontal style (which means without a pattern) and I need a baby to try it on to make sure it fits/works.

So, that said, does anyone have a 13 pound baby girl who is willing to try on my blessing dress?

Thanks,
Chontal

If you like cute craft ideas . . .

. . . then you should check out this website:

theidearoom.blogspot.com

Not only do they have craft ideas, but also ideas for daily living. I've spent a lot of time on this website just checking everything out, and I still haven't gotten tired of all the cool ideas.

Hope you enjoy it too
~Julia

TomTom 140 GPS for $45.04 at Target

I saw this on slickdeals today and then went and found it at the Super Target by 685. So this is a TomTom 140 GPS and it was originally $180, but is now marked down to $45. You can also get a 2 year protection plan for $4. Not too shabby. I picked one up about 2 hours ago and there were 3 left. The guys said when they initially marked them down yesterday that they had 11, so if you are interested you really better jump on this one.

Free Girl's Clothes

I have a garbage bag full of girls clothes sizes 10-16, mostly in the 12 range. Lots of things are from The Children's Place. If you would like it, call me and you can come and get it!
Thanks, Jeri
670-2203

Once Upon A Child

There is a pretty good consignment store near Randall's called Once Upon a Child. Prices are okay but they pay pretty well for what you are selling to them. This Saturday they are having a sale...they will hand you a bag when you come in the store. Put as many clearance items (red slash through price tag) in the bag for only $15. Not too bad. I don't know how big the bag is, but if you even get 10 things in the bag, then that's only $1.50 each. Happy Shopping!

Evaluation Anyone?

We are flying out a specialist (and old family friend) to do an evaluation/set up a program for our Dallin. She is from Dallas. Her name is Donna Bateman and she runs Parenting with Purpose. She specializes in brain development particularly in children with special needs (brain damage, add, adhd, dyslexia, autism, etc). She has had A LOT of success (including with her own son). If anyone is interested in having an evaluation of their child done, we could set up times together so that you don't have to pay to fly her out here. The evaluation is $500, but includes A LOT. If you are interested, you can contact me for more information at valerieakellogg@gmail.com

Card Making

I have a huge family, and I like to make them all handmade birthday cards...so every January I make about 60 cards, and I thought it would be fun to make an activity out of it.

It will be next Monday, January 25th from 10:30am-12pm. Bring your supplies, bring your kids, and prepare to get lots done. (If you don't care about making cards, bring your scrapbook, knitting, whatever you want to work on, or just come as a play date.)

Just let me know if you are coming so that I can make sure to have enough work space for everybody.

Abby Fife
abby.fife@gmail.com
(512) 850-1628.

Music Class - new semester

After having tons of fun with my toddler class in the fall, I'd like to do another semester for Winter and Spring.

Just a quick review...I hold a parent/toddler music class in my home on Thursday morning from 10:30am-11am. This class is designed for ages 18-24months. The cost is $5 a month. If this is something that you are interested in, I would love to have you join us. We will start this Thursday, January 14th. Please call or email if you have questions.

Abby Fife
abby.fife@gmail.com
(512) 850-1628

Stock up on citrus --Price might be going up!

Hi Ladies: You've probably heard on the news that this freezing cold weather might have an impact on the future price of citrus (citrus futures on Wal-Street soared this week in anticipation of low supply due to the freeze).

So if you want to stock up, HEB on 685 (and perhaps other HEBs, as well) are selling 5 lb. bags of grapefruit and naval oranges for just .97 cents this week! That's not per pound--but the entire bag!! Plus, strawberries are $1.50/lb!

Just FYI! :-)

No longer supporting a missionary----

----so now everything is falling apart :)

Does anyone have or know about someone who is getting rid of their washer and dryer?
Ours is about to fall apart, and I don't know how much longer I can depend upon them.
I"m looking for a cheap deal-- as I've mentioned, there are other things around here that are also needing to be worked on or replaced.
Must be an all electric set. No gas dryers.
Thanks!!

Free Christmas Tree

We have a 7 1/2 ft. Christmas Tree that we're getting rid of.
Does anyone want?? Come and pick it up.

The photo isn't too great....this was after we had put it in the box, and then quickly pulled it back out to snap a photo. Looks better when fluffed! :-)