Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Relief Society Activity April 2, 2013 recap
Thanks for everyone that presented and participated!Here is a link for the cleaning tips and solutions presented by Becky Dangerfield: DIY Household Cleaning Solutions
Links for all of Sarah Lynn's great cleaning tips:
- Homemade Cleaning Solutions, Homemade all purpose cleaner,
- How to remove hard water,
- How to clean shower head,
- Clean garbage disposal,
- Clean humidifier,
- Clean your microwave,
- Clean your dishwasher,
- Clean your front load washing machine
- Clean your washer part 1, Part 2
- Additional uses for vinegar 1, 2
Some notes from Faye's presentation:
- You can obtain great compost from the dump for relatively cheap. She recommends mixing it half and half with your soil.
- When planting potatoes, you need to use a seed potato (obtain these at IFA and on sale currently at Walmart), cutting off a section with at least one eye, let it dry, and then plant shovel depth, about 1' apart. You harvest about 2-3 weeks after the plants flower.
- The types of tomatoes she likes are Brandywine, Roma, and Beefsteak.
- Vegetables to start now are carrots, beets, chard, and spinach.
- Start peppers and cucumbers in doors and in May start squash.
Here are some creative Conference Ideas and More Ideas to help the kids pay more attention. |
| Jan's Conference Book |
There was also interest in the pictures Jan used for her super cute conference book. Here are the pictures of the Quorum of the Twelve she used:
You can also print these off in color:
Thanks everyone!
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| Tabs in conference book |
Recipes
Here are the recipes from the last Relief Society Activity February 5, 2013
Click on this link for: Borax Crystal Decorations
Click this link for: Scratch Off Message Cards
Click on this link for:Fruit Smoothie Tips and Recipes
Click on this link for: Healthy Smoothies Kids Will Actually Enjoy
Some more Smoothie Recipes:
Growing Easter Grass by Karey McDonald:
Sprouting Wheat Grass is super easy. Here is what you need:
1. Buy some wheat kernels (I use hard red winter wheat). I guy it at Whole Food or any health food store is okay. I usually find it in the bulk section.
2. You can soak them over night in water. I skip this step and min have turned out fine.
3. Fill container with regular potting soil. Container does not need to have holes for draining because you will never get it that wet.
4. Sprinkle wheat kernels over soil. Don't be sparse with the kernels go ahead and lay it on thick. Do not cover the kernels with dirt. You want them to rest on top.
5. Spray them with warm water until soil is moist.
6. Cover with plastic wrap. This creates a greenhouse effect.
7. Keep keanels in a warm and sunny location.
8. Spray kernels daily keeping soil moist.
9. When kernels start to sprout the plastic can be removed.
10. Continue to spray.
In about 2 weeks your Easter grass may need a haircut. Go ahead and give it a trim and enjoy the sweet smell of fresh cut grass.
You can use these cute bunches of spring color as centerpieces for tables. Tie with ribbons and given as gifts. When the grass gets long and heavy and falls over it can be decorated with eggs, this is especially cute.
There is nothing better than the Sweet Promise of Spring!
How to Grow Bulbs on Top of Rocks by Karey McDonald
1. Fill a shallow dish with clean pebbles or floral marbles. Use a dish that is deep enough to hold approx. 2 inch layer of pebbles.
2. Set the bulbs in the pebbles with the flat side down. Push the bulbs into the pebbles just deep enought to hold them upright. Space bulbs approx 1 inch apart in the dish.
3. Add water to the dish until the eater just touches the bottom of the bulb. Set the dish in a cool, dark room until the stems begin to emerge.
4. Move the dish to a warm, sunny windowsill when stem growth begins. Replenish the water in the dish to maintain the level as it is used or evaporates.
Some bulb varieties, such as daffodils and tulips, require cold treatment in order to break dormancy. Place the dish in a 40 to 45 degree F location for eight weeks prior to beginning the forcing procedure.
Bulbs grown in rocks must be discarded after blooming. They will not survive to flower a second time.
Click on this link for: Borax Crystal Decorations
Click this link for: Scratch Off Message Cards
Click on this link for:Fruit Smoothie Tips and Recipes
Some more Smoothie Recipes:
Growing Easter Grass by Karey McDonald:
Sprouting Wheat Grass is super easy. Here is what you need:
1. Buy some wheat kernels (I use hard red winter wheat). I guy it at Whole Food or any health food store is okay. I usually find it in the bulk section.
2. You can soak them over night in water. I skip this step and min have turned out fine.
3. Fill container with regular potting soil. Container does not need to have holes for draining because you will never get it that wet.
4. Sprinkle wheat kernels over soil. Don't be sparse with the kernels go ahead and lay it on thick. Do not cover the kernels with dirt. You want them to rest on top.
5. Spray them with warm water until soil is moist.
6. Cover with plastic wrap. This creates a greenhouse effect.
7. Keep keanels in a warm and sunny location.
8. Spray kernels daily keeping soil moist.
9. When kernels start to sprout the plastic can be removed.
10. Continue to spray.
In about 2 weeks your Easter grass may need a haircut. Go ahead and give it a trim and enjoy the sweet smell of fresh cut grass.
You can use these cute bunches of spring color as centerpieces for tables. Tie with ribbons and given as gifts. When the grass gets long and heavy and falls over it can be decorated with eggs, this is especially cute.
There is nothing better than the Sweet Promise of Spring!
How to Grow Bulbs on Top of Rocks by Karey McDonald
1. Fill a shallow dish with clean pebbles or floral marbles. Use a dish that is deep enough to hold approx. 2 inch layer of pebbles.
2. Set the bulbs in the pebbles with the flat side down. Push the bulbs into the pebbles just deep enought to hold them upright. Space bulbs approx 1 inch apart in the dish.
3. Add water to the dish until the eater just touches the bottom of the bulb. Set the dish in a cool, dark room until the stems begin to emerge.
4. Move the dish to a warm, sunny windowsill when stem growth begins. Replenish the water in the dish to maintain the level as it is used or evaporates.
Some bulb varieties, such as daffodils and tulips, require cold treatment in order to break dormancy. Place the dish in a 40 to 45 degree F location for eight weeks prior to beginning the forcing procedure.
Bulbs grown in rocks must be discarded after blooming. They will not survive to flower a second time.
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