http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3246204485

Questions about Trivia Night? Call Becky, 563-424-4010.

Friends and family are welcome at this event.  So invite your hubby, inlaws, and friends.  8 people per team.  200 dollar prize for winning table.

Looking forward to our March meeting! Here is the link to register. There is a spot for you as the mom to register and also you’ll need to register each child for childcare. The fee is $5 a family. Registration for childcare WILL CLOSE Sunday, March 4th at 5:00 PM so be sure to register today!

Our speaker this month, Kristi Shanks is the GO! Kids director at the QC West Campus and wife to Jason Shanks, QC West Campus Pastor.  She has been married for almost 16 years and has 3 kids, Joseph (11), Emma (7) and Kylee (3).  Kristi has also been a Speech-Language Pathologist for 14 years.  She received her Master’s degree at the University of Tulsa and has worked primarily with children in private clinics, home health and in the school setting.  She will be talking about ways to facilitate language skills with young children, the importance of reading to kids, what typical speech and language development is in kids from birth to 5 years old, and what to do if there is a problem with a child’s speech or language.

Here’s the link to register:

http://momsmarchmeeting.eventbrite.com

I had a GREAT time at the cookie swap this past Tuesday.  Amazing cookies that are seriously trying my self control.  Uplifting and fun conversation and just a much needed break for me.  As promised, here are some of the recipes from the swap.

Peanutbutter Cornflake Chews (Rena Jo)

2 cups sugar – 1 pint Light Karo Syrup – 2 cups peanut butter – 1/2 stick butter – 1 tsp vanilla – 12 oz Cornflakes

Mix all ingredients together in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour over cornflakes in a large bowl and mix together to coat.

Drop by spoonful, using a spoon coated with butter, onto wax paper.  Let chews cool completely before serving or storing.

Lemon Ricotta cookies (Erin) – http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/lemon-ricotta-cookies-with-lemon-glaze-recipe/index.html

Butterscotch bars (Erin) – http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/anne-burrell/oatmeal-cream-cheese-butterscotch-bars-recipe/index.html

Sweet and Salty Cups (Terra) – Makes 2 doz.

1 package of peanut butter cookie dough – 1 bag of square caramels – vanilla caramel coffee creamer – coarse sea salt

Mix cookie dough, put spoonfuls into a muffin pan.  Cook on 350 deg for 8 -11 min.  Remove.

Push round edge of spoon into dough to make cups.

Mix 12-14 caramels and 1-2 tsps of creamer in a microwave safe bowl.  Microwave in 1 minute intervals until bubbly.

Add 1/2 spoonful to peanut butter cups.  Sprinkle with sea salt and let cool.

Enjoy the Christmas holiday.  Make traditions, keep it simple…and eat cookies

Celebrating his birth,

Erin Johnson

Don’t forget to make your reservations here.  Remember that you will need to make it for each child, but the is $5 per meeting for the mom.

Look forward to seeing  you there!

1 can condensed cream of potato soup

2 cups frozen Southern-style hash browns

1 cup Cheddar Cheese (I use whatever is in my fridge)

2 slices bacon, crisply cooked, drained and crumbled

1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

Mix milk and soup in large saucepan.  Stir in has browns.  Bring to boil on high heat, stirring occasionally.  Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 min., stirring frequently.  Top with cheese, bacon and onions