Now that the holidays have begun, you are probably already receiving gifts and inevitably wondering what the heck you are going to do with that not-so-lovely gift you got from Aunt Martha.  Well, MOPS has a solution for you! At our meeting this Thursday (Dec 12th), we're having our yearly White Elephant Gift Swap.  You can relieve yourself of an unwanted, unneeded gift, although you'll be leaving with another one, and hopefully the one you get will be wanted/needed. Here is what you do: Find a re-gift gift in your house OR buy a gift for $10 bucks or under.  Wrap the gift, and bring it with you.

(The elephant exchange is totally optional, and of course, you are welcome to come without doing the swap.)

During Thursday's meeting, we will also be doing a fun holiday craft, and these never disappoint due to some crafty minds in our crew.  Oh, and as with all MOPS events, food will be present, so feel free to bring a yummies to share.

Lastly, Thursday night, we will be holding our annual cookie swap at Julie's house.  Since we are a pretty low maintenance group, store bought or slice-and-bake cookies are totally acceptable and never judged. Bring a couple dozen cookies of your choice and join us for more laughs, beverages, and fun.  For more details, email Julie (juliebrts@yahoo.com). 

We hope you join us for these fellowship opportunities as we encourage and uplift each other during this Christmas season.

Merry Christmas!

P.S. If you and your kiddos are looking for some FREE holiday entertainment tonight, the Bearden Public Library is having a "special holiday story time and craft" at 6pm.  Also, the jolly ole elf is making his rounds to the area libraries to take FREE picts with your kids.  Lines aren't usually long, so grab your camera and check here  to see when the fat guy will be at a library near you.

P.P.S. Other holiday events in our area: knoxville-this-holiday-season