The purpose of this blog is to connect to one another outside of the church building. This gives us a chance to share with one another. Whether it be a recipe, an idea, a service, a question about anything, or something to give away, it can be shared and "announced" here. Please e-mail santamariasisters@gmail.com with anything that you would like to post to this blog or if you would like to be an author to posts as well. It really can be anything. Anything is worth sharing. We are all friends. We are all sisters.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Young Mothers Group

Young Mother's Group will not be meeting for the next 3 weeks for Christmas vacation. We will resume again Tuesday, January 12th at 10 AM at the church. If you have any questions please contact Tara Leishman 934-4324 or Rachael Fernandez 938-0011.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Poinsettias Available

There are 5 poinsettias left over from the Celebration of the Nativity event that just concluded. If you are interested in purchasing one or more, please contact Mike Spears, 937 3004 (home) or 937 7275 (work). They are $6.50 each.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

YOGA FOR SISTERS----FINAL SESSION

This Thursday, December 17 will be the final session of YOGA FOR SISTERS. Please join us in the Primary Room of the Oak Knolls Building from 6:30 to 7:30pm. Bring a yoga mat and blanket, and come ready to breathe and relax! If you have any questions, please feel free to call Lanna Spears (937-3004) send an email to Lanna5354@gmail.com I look forward to seeing you there! Namaste.

Monday, December 7, 2009

Miche Party!

Anyone wanting more Miche shells or would like to get in on the Miche Bag craze? I'm having a catalog party so you can if you're interested you can check out the new shells/bags online at www.michebag.com and let me know what you'd like. I'll be submitting an order by early next week. Call me if you have any questions! Melissa Egbert 260-6031

Friday, December 4, 2009

For Free!

Free stuff! Carol Speaker has lots of years of conference tapes and cd's. They are great for traveling. If you would like them, please call and come and get them. She also have lots of books in Spanish and Spanish learning books. and other misc. give away stuff. Her new address is 703 Blue Ridge Dr. and phone 937 6256 570 1316

Bowenwork

It's still a great time to experience Bowenwork. This special is for everyone but will only be good until the end of December. $12.00 per session. Here's a little explanation of Bowenwork: It was developed in Australia by the late Mr. Tom Bowen.
It is a unique form of neuromuscular re-patterning.It works primarily through the nervous system on both structural and energetic levels. The technique is gentle and noninvasive, and can be done through clothing.It consists of a few gentle rolling movements. These stimulations activate a systematic response so powerful that a few minutes’ pause is observed to allow them to be integrated.A pattern of movements and pauses continues throughout the session.
The rhythm is soothing, and most clients fall asleep at least once during a session.Benefits are usually apparent within two sessions, even when long-standing conditions are being addressed. Bowenwork results are lasting and profound.

Teresa Gardner is selling gift certificates in her scrip office. Just give her a call at 934-1295 or stop by on Monday or Thursday. They are being offered at 10% discount. The normal price is $40/session. Thanks, Andrea

Wanted...

Does anyone have any extra Walton Feed “Super Nutty Granola” from the 2009 shipment (it only lasts 9-12 months) that they would like to sell to Michelle Hughes. Please call her at 934-1147 or email at dmjnhughes@gmail.com

Sunday, November 29, 2009

YOGA FOR SISTERS

REMINDER: YOGA FOR SISTERS will meet this Thursday, Dec 3 from 6:30 to 7:30pm in the Primary Room of the Oak Knolls Building. Sisters of all ages are welcome! Please bring a yoga mat and a blanket, and dress warmly. If you have any questions, please contact Lanna Spears at 937-3004

Monday, November 16, 2009

Good sale

Target has cream of mushroom soup on sale this week for 49 cents a can. This is quite the staple item at our house, and I'm sure many others. Now is a good time to stock up!

{thanks, Teresa Gardner, for spotting that sale...}

Cooking Substitutions

Found some cooking substitutions on a food storage website that I wanted to share for those who are interested. There was a handout on different substitutions this week at our Wednesday night Relief Society meeting and I thought this would go nicely with those.

Also, the BEST food storage websites ever: http://funwithfoodstorage.NET/ There's a link there to three separate websites where you will spend hours on end reading all sorts of useful info on food storage planning, buying and cooking. Highly recommended.
-Stephanie Faulk

Cooking Substitutions:


Baking Powder (1 t.)
1) 1 t. baking soda plus 1/2 t. cream of tartar.
2) 1/4 t. baking soda plus 1/2 t. cream of tartar.
3) 1/4 t. baking soda plus 1/2 c. buttermilk (to replace 1/2 c. liquid in recipe).

Butter or Margarine (1 cup)
1) 1 1/2 c. margarine or butter powder.
2) 2/3 c. vegetable oil.
3) 1 c. shortening plus 1/2 t. salt
4) 2 sticks softened margarine plus 1/3 c. vegetable oil & 1/2 c. buttermilk. Beat until liquid is absorbed. Refrigerate.

Buttermilk
1) 1 T. vinegar (or 1 t. lemon juice or 1 3/4 t. cream of tartar) mixed in 1 c. milk.
2) 1 c. water, 1/3 c. powdered milk, 1 T. vinegar or lemon juice.
3) 1 3/4 c. dry milk in 3 c. slightly warm water (shake or beat until blended). Cover an allow to stand at room temperature until clabbered (6 - 12 hours). Refrigerate.
4) 1 c. water, 1/3 c. powdered milk, 1 T. vinegar or lemon juice. Let mixture stand in a warm place until thickened (18 hours). Stir until smooth. Refrigerate.
5) A buttermilk freeze dried culture can be purchased at a grocery or health food store, and kept indefinitely.

Chocolate (one square)
1) 3 or 4 T. cocoa plus 1/2 T. fat (butter, margarine or shortening).
2) 3 T. cocoa plus 1 T. butter.

Corn Starch (1 T.)
2 T. flour.

Cream (1 cup)
1/3 c. butter plus 2/3 c. milk.

Egg
1) Combine 1 t. unflavored gelatin with 3 T. cold water and 2 T. plus 1 t. boiling water.
2) Dissolve 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin in 1 tablespoon cold water, then add 2 tablespoons boiling water. Beat vigorously until frothy
3) 2 egg yolks plus 1 T. water.
4) 2 T. dehydrated eggs plus 2 1/2 T. water.
5) 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds, 3 tablespoons water (or other liquid). Stir together until thick and gelatinous.

Evaporated Milk
1 c. water, 2/3 c. powdered milk

Fats/Oils
Applesauce (subtract some sugar), or Beans (cooked and mashed).

Flour, White (1 cup)
1) 3/4 c. whole wheat flour.
2) 7/8 c. rice flour.
3) 1 c. corn flour.
4) 1 c. corn meal.
5) 3/4 c. buckwheat.
6) 1/2 c. barley flour.
7) 3/4 c. rye flour.

Flour, Self Rising
1 pound flour, 2 tsp salt and 2 tbsp baking powder

Green Pepper (1 medium)
1/4 c. dehydrated green pepper.

Half and Half (1 cup)
1) 7/8 c. milk plus 1 T. butter.
2) 1/2 c. coffee creamer and 1/2 c. milk.

Honey (1 c.)
3/4 c. sugar plus 1/4 c. liquid.

Jello (3 oz.)
1 T. plain gelatin plus 2 c. fruit juice.

Ketchup (1/2 c.)
1/2 c. tomato sauce, 2 T. sugar, 1 T. vinegar, 1/8 t. ground cloves.

Milk, Whole (1 cup)
1) 1/2 c. evaporated milk plus 1/2 c. water.
2) 1 c. reconstituted milk plus 2 T. butter.
3) 1 c. water, 1/3 c. powdered milk

Onion (1 medium)
1/4 c. dehydrated onion

Sour Cream (1 cup)
1) 1 c. milk plus 1 1/2 T. vinegar. Let stand until mixture thickens and clabbers.
2) 1 c. plain yogurt.

Sugar (1 cup)
1) 3/4 c. honey (reduce liquid by 1/4 c. or add 1/4 c. flour).
2) 1 c. molasses.
3) 1 1/2 c. carob syrup.
4) 1 1/4 c. malt syrup.
5) Corn syrup (reduce liquid). 6) Brown sugar.

Sugar, Brown
Sugar & Molasses.

Sugar, Powdered (1 cup)
1 c. sugar and 1/2 t. cornstarch. Blend in blender until powdered.

Sweetened Condensed Milk
1) 1 1/2 c. powdered milk, 3/4 c. sugar, 1/2 c. hot tap water. Place hot water in blender. With blender going, add sugar and dry milk, blend until smooth.
2) 1 c. hot water, 4 c. powdered milk, 2 c. sugar, 1/4 c. butter. Blend in blender. Can be refrigerated or frozen.
3) 1/2 c. hot water, 1 c. powdered milk, 1 c. sugar. Blend in blender. Can be refrigerated or frozen.

Tapioca (2 t.)
1 T. flour.

Tomatoes, Canned (1 cup)
1 1/3 cups cut up fresh tomatoes, simmered 10 minutes.

Tomato Juice (1 c.)
1/2 c. tomato sauce, 1/2 c. water

Whipped Topping
1) 6 T. powdered milk, 1 c. boiling water, 2 t. unflavored gelatin, 2 T. cold water, 2-4 T. sugar, 1 t. vanilla. Dissolve the milk in the cup of water and scald (boil until milk forms a skin on top). Soak the gelatin in cold water. Combine the scalded milk, dissolved gelatin and sugar. Stir and chill in the refrigerator until it jells. Then beat the mixture until it acquires the consistency of whipped cream. Add the vanilla and whip again.
2) 1 c. water, 2/3 c. powdered milk. Chill. Add 1/2 t. lemon juice. Whip. Fold in 1 T. sugar to taste.
3) 1/2 cup dry milk, 1/2 cup cold water. Beat to soft peak stage--about 4 minutes at medium-high speed on electric mixer. Add 1/2 teaspoon lemon or vanilla extract and beat 6 to 7 minutes at same speed. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and beat 1 minute at same speed. Pictures and links for this recipe foundhere (Safely Gathered In).

Wine
1) Use apple or grape juice minus some sugar.
2) Use broth and lessen the salt.

Yeast (1 package)
1 T. yeast.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Yoga For Sisters

Reminder: YOGA FOR SISTERS will meet this Thursday, Nov. 19 in the Primary Room, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Bring a yoga mat, yoga blocks and a blanket. If you have any questions, please contact Lanna Spears, 937-3004 or email her: Lanna5354@gmail.com

Thursday, November 12, 2009


Deanna Armijo has the following furniture available for sale:

5 piece sectional couch that is microfiber with a recliner, lounger, and twin sleeper.

An Ashley Dinette set that seats six with leaf and has beautiful wood inlay.

A side by side refrigerator with ice maker and ice and water in the door.

Washer and Dryer not even a year old

King size bedroom set with lighted and mirror headboard with 3 drawers on each side. 5 drawer chest of drawers and 6 drawer dresser with mirror.

Her phone number is (805) 310-2784 if you need any further information. She is in the process of taking pictures of all items to post them on craigs list and Hoobley classified.


(All items will be sold at a very fair price to church members like the dinette set i paid $1300 for i will sacrifice for $400 or best offer. I am moving to a smaller place and will not have room)

7 for Sisters.

I'm having a special this month for my ward sisters. I know how stressed out we can all get in these days leading up to Thanksgiving and Christmas. I'm offering a special price on a Bowen session for any sisters who feel the need to unwind. Reserve an hour for yourself or bring your husband and have a relaxing date night. The price is 7$ per session for sisters and those you bring. Children are welcome and I will give them a free session with a paying adult. This is a 40$ value and it will last until the end of November. Wear comfortable clothes. No jeans. For more information, please refer to my website: www.bowenworkofsantamaria.com Thank you. Andrea Jones

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Garage Sale Preview

GARAGE SALE PREVIEW

Carl Doemland will be having a garage sale this Saturday morning, November 7. Here is a preview of items that will be available on a “make an offer/price is negotiable” basis.

Two 4-drawer filing cabinets

Fluorescent lights

Exercise board

Vending machine

Christmas decorations

Pre-lit Christmas tree

Bicycle

Scooter

Aquariums

Carl also has the following items for sale, which are currently in storage. These items are also available on a “make an offer” basis.

Freezer

Sofa

Double bed

Twin bed

Dining Room set (very high quality Thomasville or Ethan Allen): 4 chairs, table with a leaf, table pad, Italian style; chair pads are green; can be reupholstered; all in good condition

Bedroom set (very high qualify Thomasville or Ethan Allen): French Provincial style; queen headboard, 1 chest of drawers, 1 dresser, 2 end tables; fruitwood color; all in good condition.

For more information, or to schedule a viewing of the items in storage, or to make an offer, please contact Carl Doemland at 937-6840

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Yoga For Sisters

All sisters interested in doing beginning-level yoga are invited to attend YOGA FOR SISTERS. We meet in the Primary Room of the Oak Knolls Building, from 6:30 to 7:30pm. Please dress warmly and bring a yoga mat and a blanket. If you have yoga blocks and a yoga strap, bring those too. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Lanna or email her at Lanna5354@gmail.com

Following are the scheduled class dates for YOGA FOR SISTERS from now until the end of the year:

Nov 5

Nov 19

Dec 3

Dec 17

Free Wheel Chair

Wheel Chair- available at no cost to a Veteran or family of a Veteran. Like new. Contact Mike Spears-937-3004 for details.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Food Storage

Michele Crump is looking for two families that would like to split with her family, the Shelf Reliance Thrive offer in the Costco.com instant savings. It is a 78 #10 can supply of dehydrated and freeze-dried food. It includes fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy and proteins. The total cost delivered (I believe there is no tax) is $800 so that divided in three would be around $267 each for 26 cans each. I checked on the Shelf Reliance home page and this looks like a good deal. A similar package they offer is over $868 with 71 cans and you need to pay for shipping on top of that I believe. If this interests you call her with questions or go here to see their offer and you can see if the specific foods are what you want.

Contact Michele as soon as you can, this offer ends October 18th.

Michele Crump
937-7176

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Do you have something to share??

Or do you have something that you are selling? Do you have a great recipe that you'd like to share? You should totally share it on this blog. And, if you want to just be able to post to this blog yourself, let me know. E-mail me or leave a comment with your e-mail address and I will send you an invitation to write to the blog. If that makes it easier, we can do it!

Walking Group

The Young Mothers Group will meet to go walking MWF, 8:45 - 9:45. Meet at the corner of Hummell and Glen Cairon (near Patterson Rd. school). Bring kids in strollers, or just come by yourself! Qs: contact Susie McCallister @ 878-6581 or Stephanie Ray @ 719-494-3674.

{I'm sorry for the delay in this on the blog. Gmail has not been my friend for a while. Everytime I want to send an e-mail or let alone check it, it whacks out! So I apologize!}

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Vanilla Silk

Kim Wood has some Vanilla Silk {non-dairy milk} that she bought for her nephews while they were visiting. However, they only drank two small cups, and she doesn't want it to go to waste. If you would like it, let her know. She can deliver it tonight. kcarter0209@hotmail.com

Monday, August 31, 2009

Play Group

Play Group will be tomorrow in the main playground at Waller Park at 10:30 AM. Every one is welcome to come, if you have children or not!

Monday, August 17, 2009

Garage Sale

Michelle Hughes son, Joshua wants to have a garage sale (Mom is not so sure J) but they don’t think they have enough variety and volume to make a good sale. If there is anyone who is thinking of having a garage sale and would like to combine forces please call Michelle Hughes at 934-1147. She said it could be at her house, but she lives on a small cul de sac, so if your location is better let her know.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Free Futon

Patrice Cearley has a futon that sat in her spare room for 3 years. It has been used a total of 10 times. Made from a black metal frame with wooden sides to hold magazines. It is a double size and has a black pad. Bring 2 strong bodies to carry it away and it's yours.

Please contact Patrice 598-4121.

Monday, July 13, 2009

Free Summer movies

Edwards Theater in Santa Maria offers free family movies on Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:00 AM. The seating is first come, first serve. A few movies have been "sold out" pretty quickly, so I recommend going a little earlier to get a seat, and seats all together! It's a fun way to spend a morning, and it a free trip to watch the movies on the big screen! The dates and movies are as follows:

07/14/2009-07/15/2009 Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (G) Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG)

07/21/2009-07/22/2009 Doogal (G) Surf's Up (PG)

07/28/2009-07/29/2009 Space Chimps (G) Igor (PG)

08/04/2009-08/05/2009 The Tale Of Despereaux (G) Nim's Island (PG)

08/11/2009-08/12/2009 Horton Hears A Who (G) Spiderwick Chronicles (PG)

Friday, July 10, 2009

It's a Boy!

Join us in celebrating the birth of Garhett Landon Carter.
Tue. July 14th 12:00pm for lunch at Olive Garden.
Please RSVP to Melissa Egbert 354-5035 or Omi Miller 714-1145 for reservations.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Strawberries

Costco has a 4 pound box of LOCAL strawberries for only $3. Yes, THREE dollars, and they are local, even. It doesn't get much better than that! Enjoy those berries!

{Thanks for the info, Anna!}

Monday, June 22, 2009

Free Playhouse



Anna Mengel has this up for anyone to take for free. It would be great if you could pick it up, but if not they can deliver. It is on a platform now that they built so it sits really flat. And you are welcome to the platform as well if it will be going on uneven ground. Please leave a comment or contact Anna if you are interested. {It probably will go fast, if not gone already!}



Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Washer and Dryer

Gwenn Lott, a member of the 1st Ward has a friend looking to get rid of an old washing machine and dryer. Please contact Gwenn at 925-6671 with more information.


Thursday, May 7, 2009

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day!!

I want to wish all mothers and women a Happy Mothers Day! In honor of Mother’s Day, I'm offering a special on all Tastefully Simple items for a LIMITED TIME only!! It will be THIS FRIDAY MAY 8th from 9am-4pm.


IMPORTANT: Orders placed between 9am-12pm will receive a 14% discount (in honor of TS’s 14th b-day next month). Orders placed between 12-2pm will get a 9% discount and orders placed between 2-4pm will get a 5% discount. You can place your order by phone or email. Leave a message if I can’t answer, the phone & the email will keep track of the time.


BONUS: If you book a May or June party, I’ll give you a Tempting Appetizers Recipe Book.

Please visit my website (below) to get your order. (DO NOT order on my website or you won’t get this discount.)

Call/email Friday May 8th with your order & a couple dates if you’re interested in hosting a party.

*Shipping = $6.99 ($49.99 & below) or 10% of order ($50 & up) before discount.


Melissa Egbert

tastefullysimple.com/web/megbert

260-6031, melissaegbert@gmail.com

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Janna Smith still has items available that she really needs to get rid of. There are many things that she didn't announce previously for the blog. She and her boys will be there all week so any one can just drop by. Saturday will be the last day before they are leaving. Everything is up for grabs, really. Some items free, or make her an offer. She really just needs these things gone.

Janna Smith---805-598-0951 anytime

3460 Santa Maria Way unit 102

(Quail Ridge Condos at the corner of Bradley/College & SM Way)

Friday, May 1, 2009

Free Things.

Anna Mengel has a bag of 12 month girl clothes, a washing machine that worked great, but has rust where the bleach goes in, and an Epson printer/scanner/copier. All are free. Please e-mail her at ramengel@aol.com and come pick them up.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

For Rent

Sheri Carroll is renting out her master bedroom with private bath for $550. per month with $500 deposit. It comes with walk-in closet, wireless internet, dish TV, kitchen and laundry privledges. She is only renting to a female and would perfer a church member as she does not allow smoking. There is only her and her son in a nice 4 bedroom house. She is in our ward and can be reached @ 937-7199 if anybody is interested.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

My friend, Sharon Futterer, has studied a lot about changing "energy" to feel better in all the situations life has to offer us. She has been trained as a therapist in different modalities and about 20 years ago was my therapist that made a huge difference for me in battling depression. She and I have been brought together again after all these years and want to share some of the things we (especially her) have learned that bring more light and happiness into our lives. She will be sharing some of her findings at my house on April 28th, Tuesday at 7 pm. Come and bring anyone you know that is interested. Call me for more information. Carol Speaker 570 1316

Thursday, April 23, 2009

For Sale

Jana Smith and her boys are leaving CA and are taking nothing but SOME clothes with them. Below are things she needs to sell. She has set up Saturday April 25 from 12:00-4:00 for viewing the items. JUST COME BY AND MAKE AN OFFER ON ANY ITEMS YOU MAY WANT. She has photos of these items if you would like to see them before you come. Just call her and she will email them to you. Her contact info and address is at the bottom.

I have 2 twin beds (Jill spoke for one of them and it's already taken apart)

I have a full size bed (all the beds are solid wood and med tone in color-

all of these have headboards and foot boards)

dressers-4 or 5

rolling file cart for hanging files

bookshelves(2)

fish & fish bowls

aquariums

books

TV's

entertainment centers (2)

encyclopedias (Britannica-very old in excellent shape)

lava lamps (3)

floral print couch (almost antique in excellent shape tho-probably 1960'ish)

plaid couch (hunter green, burgundy & blue)

blue lazyboy recliner

end tables (1960'ish)

coffee table (matching the end tables)

lamps (table type and standing)

dining room table with 8 matching chairs - also out of that old era ;)

area rug

ficus tree

real plant - don't know the kind

kitchen ware & goods

kitchen/bathroom mats

lighthouse shower curtain and accessories

bedding

luggage /bags

clothes galore!! (boys sizes 14 & up -women s sizes 16-24)

I also have a WHOLE Library of Living Scriptures activity books and DVD's that have never been used! :) They have history, book of mormon, old testament/new testament & presidents etc the COMPLETE LIBRARY I paid $3,800 last summer 2008 at the Palmyra Pageant in NY, and waited 3 weeks for them to be shipped and they've never been written/colored in and only a couple dvd's were watched the rest were untouched. They'd be great for family home evenings, younger children - my boys ages 11 & 13 felt they were too old to watch them since they are animated.

Jana Smith---805-598-0951 anytime

3460 Santa Maria Way unit 102

(Quail Ridge Condos at the corner of Bradley/College & SM Way)

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Mary Kay rep

WANTED: Mary Kay rep; if you are one, or know one, please contact Lanna Spears, 937-3004 or Lanna5354@gmail.com

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Pampered Chef Party

You’re invited to indulge at my…

Decadent Dessert

Cooking Show

Please Join…

Michelle Clift and The Pampered Chef

Wednesday March 25th at 7:00

1057 E Cortez, Santa Maria

…for fun, friends and dessert!

Come satisfy your sweet tooth at a fun cooking show!

Whether you love to cook, hate to cook or don’t know how,

you’ll enjoy a delicious dessert & learn great

time and money saving tips for the kitchen.

*Don’t miss this Delightfully tasty show!

SO THAT WE HAVE ENOUGH FOOD

PLEASE RSVP

Michelle 801-4169

BRING A FRIEND, GET A FREE COOKBOOK!!!

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Bowen Therapy

Hi,
I'm having a Bowen therapy open house this Tues. March 24th at my house from 7 - 9pm. Come learn about Bowen, watch a treatment, get a mini treatment, enjoy the friends and have some refreshments!! Bring anyone with you that you want and an ache or pain. We'll see if we can get rid of it for you. If you want to check it out a little before you come -go to you tube and put bowen therapy in the search and watch a little video from a naturoupath doctor. I don't think I spelled that right. Anyways, it's amazing and gentle and it works. Check it out. Come by to visit me any time. I don't know when we are coming back to 3rd ward but I know I'll miss the people from 1st and Spanish branch when we do. Hope to see you soon. Carol

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

a little note...

Hi!
Thanks, Teresa for sending me the new Blog spot! It will be fun to be able to "visit" my dear friends in 3rd ward! Idaho had treated the Colmans very well! We are enjoying having a Bishop in the house now! All the kids and the grandkids are doing great! Laura is due in about 8 weeks so grandbaby #8 is on the way! She is having a girl so the score is 5 girls and 3 boys and ALL of them are SOOOOOOO cute! (of course!)
Well, I don't want to ramble too much or I may not be allowed another entry! I miss you all! Lisa wants to go to California for graduation, so of course Santa Maria will be one of our "must" stops! Can't wait to see you all!

Maria Colman

Monday, March 16, 2009

Trader Joe's

So, it's finally open! Yay for Trader Joe's! It's on Bradley, next to Costco.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

A few things...

I am requesting that banana cupcake and frosting recipe that was used for refreshments at the enrichment meeting last night. Yum!

I am offering a baby detachable car seat and base that has been in my garage a long time. Neutral tan colors.

Carol Speaker is a certified Bowenwork therapist. If you have physical complaints, she may be able to help you. She charges a reasonable fee and I've been relieved of carpal tunnel symptoms through her talented touch. Thank you Carol!

Lawrence and I are also being trained in Bowenwork but we are only halfway done. We are in need of case studies if you don't mind getting free bowenwork for physical complaints. You must be willing to lay on a massage table (remain clothed) and relax or even sleep for about an hour once a week for three weeks. You must also inform us if and when your physical complaints resolve. Thanks, Andrea Jones

Ink Cartridges

Kathy Brinton has two unopened ink cartridges that she would like to see go to a good home that can use them. They no longer have the printer that the ink was originally bought for. One cartridge is black {#98}, and the other is color {#95}. They can be used for the following printers:

HP Deskjet 5940, HP Photosmart Models C4140,
C4150, C4180, D5060, D5065, D5069, D5145, D5155, D5160, 2570, 2575, 8050; and HP Officejet 6310.

If you can use them, contact Kathy at kjfbrinton@verizon.net She can bring them with her to church.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Do you have a blog?

To those of you who have a blog, could I make a link to yours on the sidebar? It might be kind of fun to see who has a blog and things. If you could leave a comment with your blog address, that would be wonderful.

Mary Ewen

Mary Ewen had back surgery in Mission Viejo, where her son lives. She is expected to be in the extended care facility for another 2-3 weeks. She would welcome cards or letters. She can be reached at:

Mary Ewen

C/O Country Villa – Laguna Hills

24452 Health Center Dr, Room 214-A

Laguna Hills, Ca 92653

Pilates for yoga

Will trade the following for yoga videos or DVDs:

1. DVD: Pilates Basics, presented by Hiliary Burnett (never been opened)

2. Video: Pilates Beginning Mat Workout, with Ana Caban

Contact Lanna Spears: Lanna5354@gmail.com