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For this year's theme, we are combining Mom Intuition with Common Sense to develop our own unique MOMSENSE!

We have limited seating and want to make sure we have a spot for everyone, so sign up soon! Preregistering also helps us to properly plan for childcare for the children so EVERYONE is able to enjoy our first meeting. We look forward to seeing you September 20th as we kick off another wonderful year of MOPS!

Moms Registration Form[1]PDF

April 5th Meeting-Resource List

Resources for Mothers:

Homelife ...magazine by Lifeway...monthly issue

Homespun Memories for the Heart by Ehman, Hovermale and Smith

Family Devotions by Josh McDowell

Creative Correction by Lisa Whelchel

The Busy Mom's Guide to Prayer by Lisa Whelchel

The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie O'Martian

The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie O'Martian

Zoo Guide...a Bible Based Handbook to the Zoo by Answers in Genesis

KJLY 93.5 or 104.5

KTIS 98.5

Christian Radio

Discovering Your Child's Design by Ralph Mattson, Thom Black

The Family Book of Christian Values by Stuart and Jill Briscoe

What Happens When We Pray For Our Families by Evelyn Christenson

The One Minute Mother by Spencer Johnson

Kids are Worth It by Barbara Coloroso

The New Dare To Discipline by Dr. James Dobson

The Birth Order Book by Dr. Kevin Leman

Transforming your prayer Life by Bryan Chapell

Family Life- A Weekend to Remember (retreat)

Resources I use with the children:

Hero Tales by Dave and Neta Jackson (4 volumes)

Jotham's Journey by Arnold Ytreeide (for Advent...3 volumes) (older kids)

Adventures in Odyssey by Focus on the Family (Audio Recordings)

CLUB magazine for kids by Focus on the Family

Big Thoughts for Little People; ABC's to help you Grow by Kenneth N. Taylor

Gotta Have God and Gotta Have God  

(Fun devotions for Boys 2-5, 6-9, 10-12) Also in "girls" 

April Newsletter

You can see the April Newsletter online! 

MOPS University

 March 15 was the second MOPS University of the year.  There were 7 different classes for the moms to choose from. Each Mom got to attend 3 sessions.

Anne Vande Zande leads Bible Encouragement by studying the book of Ruth.

Nancy Hawkinson leads the Crafty Chik Corner to make cute spring plantings.

Jessica Durand teaches the ladies how to produce an action packed resume...with white space!

Janna Lamison teaches how to preserve memories. Pictures and stories both needed.
Ladies made a purse sized notebook to record memories

Kelly Gentz (and helper in front-pak) teach how to save money and find deals.

Tom Defresne helps with ideas on Saving for kid's college...pre-school years go quick!

Tamra Wheeler leads the Zumba party.

Kids Crafts

If you were not a part of MOPS today you missed out lots of fun kids craft or snack ideas.

But never fear.  I took some snapshots and will share with you all via blogger world! :)

Crayon Stained Glass
Sweet & Crispy Tortilla Chips
These ones you can find on Stephanie Wright's Blog by clicking the links.

Ideas posted on the table....

 A quiet drum.  The mallets are made of fabric.

 cupcake liner snowman.

 Homemade Kazoo

 who doesn't love a little kid handprint?!

 Sand paper art...Color with crayons on sand paper.  Bake at 250 for 30 seconds to smooth it out.

 Wonderful food creations can make snack time much more fun!

 Turn those old playing cards into photo playing cards.  Add a picture and laminate each card.

 Homemade Gak...

Here's how to make it.  Click on the picture to make it larger.

Bird Feeder.....
Bagel, slather with peanut butter and dip and cover the peanut butter with bird seed.  String up and put it on a tree for the birds.

Egg Carton Caterpillars....
Cut out one line of an egg carton.  Flip over and decorate with crayons, markers, stickers, etc.  Put 2 pipe cleaners for the antennae.  Draw on eyes, or use googly eyes.

Preparing for School

In case you missed it or didn't get to take a flyer with you from our last meeting, you can click here for the Preparing for School information document!

How to make sure your preschooler is ready.

Registration Forms

Want to register to join the Owatonna MOPS Group?!  

Click here to find the form.

Need to register your children for the MOPPETS child care at the Owatonna MOPS group.  

Click here to find the form.