Joyful Socks Mom: November 2012

11/29/12

FREE Resource for Serving as a Family During the Holidays

Here is a great resource that I found today, that I thought all my wonderful readers would love too.

This is a FREE downloadable 21 Page resource direct from Focus on the Family called Be the Hands and Feet of Jesus: Ideas for serving as a family this holiday season.

This well-planned resource is full of simple, and effective ways to inspire your family to greater service in Jesus' name. The resource includes ideas for the entire family, couples together and kid initiated service. There is also a special section for serving orphans.

Head on over to Focus on the Family today, to download your resource and get serving with your family!

DOWNLOAD HERE

Wishing you Joyful service!

The Joyful Socks Mom

Where we are at? Linking up this week at Homeschooling on the Cheap from 3 Boys and a Dog.

HERE ARE SOME MORE JOYFUL RESOURCES FOR YOU!

Visit my new Etsy Shop: HERITAGE FOLK ART to get unique handmade gifts! Custom orders are welcome.
Tired of all this holiday baking? Check out the Heritage Folk Art & Baking price listtoday!
HARMONY FINE ARTS: The best study for art and music appreciation! Hard working moms with little time left will love this curriculum plan.

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11/28/12

WINTER WONDERS Handicraft Camp for Kids

I am excited to announce our very first Handicraft Camp!

Do your kids love to work with their hands?
Do you need a purposeful place for them to be while you do your holiday shopping?
Would your kids enjoy making handicrafts to give as gifts?

Then our new Handicraft Camp is for your child!

WINTER WONDERS Handicraft Camp for Kids 2012

Here's how it works:

Your child will be given hands-on tutorials to complete 6 Handicraft Gifts (they can keep or give them away), they will also complete 1 Art Activity, enjoy 1 Nature Activity and 1 Cooking Activity! Plus, FREE Gift Wrapping! (We wrap the gifts . . . not your kids!)

You leave them in our capable hands from 10 am - 4 pm during our full day Saturday Day Camp. PERFECT to go get some shopping done, or go to the spa, or both!

HERE ARE THE WINTER WONDERS YOUR KIDS WILL BRING HOME FROM OUR FIRST CAMP: LET IT SNOW!

6 Handicraft Gifts (with FREE Wrapping)

Snowman in a Jar Gift
Handcrafted Soap Snowman Gift
Woven Snowflake Ornament Gift
Snowman Yard Art Gift
Stacked Snowman Hot Cocoa Gift
Handmade Snow Globe Gift

1 Art Activity

Snowing Thumbprint Painting

1 Nature Activity

Nature Ice Art

1 Cooking Activity

Snowball No-Bake Cookies

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! for ages 5 and up! $40.00 for each Saturday Camp (Lunch not included), add $5.00 Gluten Free Pizza Option

ALL SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED AS PART OF THIS WORKSHOP!

~~DECEMBER 8TH~~ CLASS FULL - Let It Snow!

DECEMBER 15TH *4 Spots Left* Let It Snow!

DECEMBER 22ND *7 Spots Left* Season of Wonder & Giving! (I will announce the activities for this camp next week)

TO REGISTER You must email Joyful Socks (Heather Mac) with the name, age, grade and school of your child. You will receive an emailed invoice within 24 hours to confirm your registration.

FEE IS DUE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION! - Cash, Check & Pay Pal accepted

Workshop spaces are limited, register today!

Hoping your winter is full of wonders and joy!

The Joyful Socks Mom

HERE ARE SOME MORE JOYFUL RESOURCES FOR YOU!

Visit my new Etsy Shop: HERITAGE FOLK ART to get unique handmade gifts! Custom orders are welcome.
Tired of all this holiday baking? Check out the Heritage Folk Art & Baking price listtoday!
HARMONY FINE ARTS: The best study for art and music appreciation! Hard working moms with little time left will love this curriculum plan.

11/27/12

Whole Food Lunch: SHAPE Academy Week #13

Here is what we have on the menu at SHAPE for lunches this week ---> Not your regular ole school lunches, I assure you!!!!

PHOTO CREDIT

11-27-2012

¨ REGULAR – Turkey Burgers, Cheese, Lettuce, Sweet Potato Chips, Pickles, Fruit

¨ GLUTEN FREE – Turkey Burgers, Cheese, Lettuce, Sweet Potato Chips, Pickles, Fruit

¨ HEALTHY – Broccoli Salad, Banana Chocolate Stack, Basil Pesto Garlic Bread

¨ Milk ¨ Sweet Tea ¨ Water

EXTRA PORTIONS MEAL $1.00 ¨

11-28-2012

PHOTO CREDIT

¨ REGULAR – Pizza

¨ Pepperoni ¨ Hamburger ¨ Cheese

¨ GLUTEN FREE– Crust less Pizza

¨ Pepperoni ¨ Hamburger ¨ Cheese

¨ HEALTHY- Salad Italiano, Fruit, Garlic Bread

¨ Milk ¨ Sweet Tea ¨ Water

EXTRA PORTIONS MEAL $1.00 ¨

PHOTO CREDIT

11-29-2012

¨ REGULAR – Sweet Potato & Corn Chowder, Salad, Smores Bites

¨ GLUTEN FREE – Sweet Potato & Corn Chowder, Salad, Smores Bites

¨ HEALTHY- Sweet Potato & Corn Chowder, Salad, Dark Chocolate

¨ Milk ¨ Sweet Tea ¨ Water

EXTRA PORTIONS MEAL $1.00 ¨

HOME SWEET HOME

What's on the menu at home? Here is the whole food cooking that will be happening at my house this week.

Monday:

LUNCH - Leftovers

DINNER - Tuna Fish Salad, Tomatoes and Pineapple

Tuesday:

LUNCH - Lunch at SHAPE (see above posted menu)

DINNER - Potato Soup, Salad & Fruit

Wednesday:

LUNCH - Lunch at SHAPE (see above posted menu)

DINNER - Veggie Burgers, Sweet Potato Fries & Fruit

Thursday:

LUNCH - Lunch at SHAPE (see above posted menu)

DINNER - Fish Tacos with GF Corn Tortillas, Black Beans, Salad, Salsa & Fruit

Friday: Sabbath preparation
LUNCH - Leftovers
DINNER - King Ranch Chicken Enchilada Casserole (from my FREEZER COOKING files), Salad & Gluten Free S'mores Bite Cookies (Recipes coming soon!)

Saturday:
LUNCH - Curstless Quiche, Salad, GF Garlic Bread
DINNER - Beans, Potato Latkes, Greens & GF Applesauce Cookies

Sunday:

Ratatouille PHOTO CREDIT

LUNCH - Chicken Lettuce Wraps & GF Garlic Bread, Coconut Milk Ice Cream
DINNER - Ratatouille & Salad with Fruit

Hoping you and your family are planning meals to SHAPE up the nutrition in your home too!

Joyful Eating!

The Joyful Socks Mom

Where we are at? Linking up at I'm an Organizing Junkie for Menu Plan Monday.

HERE ARE SOME MORE JOYFUL RESOURCES FOR YOU!

Visit my new Etsy Shop: HERITAGE FOLK ART to get unique handmade gifts! Custom orders are welcome.
Tired of all this holiday baking? Check out the Heritage Folk Art & Baking price list today!
HARMONY FINE ARTS: The best study for art and music appreciation! Hard working moms with little time left will love this curriculum plan.

11/7/12

How-To Have Thrifty Fun During The Thanksgiving Break

. . . or, also entitled: What I Wish We Had Time To Do Over Thanksgiving Break!

I have compiled a list of fun and thrifty handicrafts, activities & general awesome stuff to do with your kids during Thanksgiving break. Some are "fallish" in nature, others are just super fun and would work well with in fellowshiping with visiting friends and relatives.