Fun Summer Events (Lots of FREE choices)!

Here are some examples of regular events:
Salt Lake City Summer Concerts Link

Click the link above for detailed information of these events:
Gallivan Center Lunch Bunch Concerts
Murray City Arts in the Park
Gallivan Center Evening Concerts and Festivals
Red Butte Garden Concerts

CONCERTS IN THE PARK 2013 (June Schedule)
Church Events, Concerts in the Park Link

Enjoy free, informal concerts at the beautiful Brigham Young Historic Park on Tuesday and Friday evenings throughout June, July, and August.

Concerts are one hour and all ages are welcome to attend.

No tickets needed.

Seating is limited; blankets or lawn chairs are welcome. The Brigham Young Historic Park is on the southeast corner of State Street and 2nd Avenue (North Temple) one block east of Temple Square.

In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the Assembly Hall on Temple Square. For concert updates, the information hotline is 801-240-3323.

JUNE–8:00 p.m.

4 Pizzicato Strings; children’s string ensemble variety show

7 Broadway Crescendo;lilting and fun melodies of Broadway show tunes

11 Octappella;international award-winning a cappella vocal band

14 Utah National Guard 23rd Army Band; patriotic program and popular band music

18 One Clear Voice; inspirational female recording group and winners of Pearl Awards

21 Lorisa Pulotu; variety program of contemporary songs to timeless classics by singer/songwriter

25 Sam Payne and Savoy; jazz music at its finest

28 Nancy Hanson; Popular contemporary folk singer/songwriter

Temple Square Events Link

I just got free tickets to a Pioneer Day concert featuring Lindsey Stirling, the LDS woman from "America's Got Talent." Follow the link above to get yours!

If you want to do some these activities with ladies from church, it'd be great to create a group on Facebook. If you're not sure how to do that, let me know and I can help.

Relief Society Happenings May

Mulch!

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

Faye was kind enough to show me some booklets she used to refer to when she was new to gardening, done by Utah State University. Here is a link she wanted me to share: USU Gardening Publication, More information.
                                                          

                        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:

Quorum of the Twelve Pictures. 

You can also print these off in color:  

Color Photos of the Twelve

Thanks everyone!

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.

Relief Society Activity April 2nd 7pm

The activity on Tuesday April 2, 2013 will be at 7p.m.
Here is a rough outline about what to look forward to:

• A quick introduction to the blog by Sonja Nielson
• How to prep your garden, advice from Faye Fullmer
• What you can clean with vinegar presentation by Sarah Lynn
• How to make your own detergent, fabric softener, and floor cleaner demonstration by Becky Dangerfield -Bring an empty clean milk jug or other container to take some home with you.
•  Virtue Vinyl Frame, it's $3.00 for the frame and $1.00 for the vinyl lettering. 

 We look forward to seeing you!!!

Since conference is coming up here is a link about some great ideas to make it memorable:
Fun Ideas for Conference

Welcome!

We wanted to create a blog so that we can share with each other events and ideas. Feel free to send me information to post on the blog.