Taking OUR animals to see REAL animals!

Do you feel like your house is a zoo? Tossing food to your "animals" and constantly being amazed at the oddities of them and their behavior? Well, let's take our little animals to Zoo Knoxville to see some real animals.  Our kids can run around, be loud, act crazy, get wet...and they may feel like they've found their long lost homes.

https://www.zooknoxville.org

My boys and I will be getting there right as they open at 9:30am on Monday, August 1st, and we will be wearing our water clothes (and sunscreen!) just in case they last long enough to do the splash pad at the zoo.  Bring snacks, drinks, spouses, grandparents, friends, etc.  Come when you want, leave when you want.  Really laid back.

WHO: YOU!
WHAT: MOPS at the ZOO
WHEN: Monday, August 1st
WHERE: Zoo Knoxville (address and directions on link above)
WHY: Because we are all feeling like zoo keepers by late summer!

Hope to see you there! If not, hope you are doing well and hope to see you soon!

Last Art Open House of the Summer!

Hi ladies! If you and the kiddos are looking for something to do AND beat the heat, head on over to the very cool Art Open House at Messiah Lutheran. It is this Thursday, July 28, from 9:00 am-11:30 am. You and your littles are welcome to drop in between those times and unleash your creative side. Messiah Lutheran is located at 6900 Kingston Pike, across the street from PF Changs and Brazerios.

There are a couple different stations to choose from, with coloring always being an option.  It is a FREE event (yay!) and there is no pressure to become a Lutheran. This is the last Art Open House of the summer! If you have any questions, contact Dawn K.

MNO - Ice Cream!

In case you missed it, tonight there will be an Ice Cream Social at Jodi Bacon's house (well technically itll be at her mom's) AND you're all invited.

We're going to be mixing up sundaes, cold stone style! What a great excuse for a Mom's Night Out!

I'll be sharing a few of Pampered Chefs products that make this even a cinch as I gain confidence and exposure to my new business.



Join us!
Who? You!
When? Tonight at 7p
Where? off Merchants, text Jodi (602)696-5474
Why? Because ice cream is delicious and MNO's are needed!

Mama Need a NIGHT OUT!

So, summer is in full swing....and that means we Mamas need a break!

I know that schedules are all over the place, but let's just pick a date.  If this doesn't work for you personally, hopefully we'll do a couple MNO this summer.

Date: this Saturday night- June 11th
Time: 7pm
Place: Tomato Head in Bearden (a little bit of everything- healthy, vegetarian options, pizza, wine)
http://thetomatohead.com

Some of us have been in the midst of potty training, some have gone away from little ones for the first time, some have weaned their little one, some have kids starting Kindergarten, some have a hubby who is starting a new job, some have been on cool vacations, some are celebrating summer birthdays, and some are mourning the death of a chicken.
Come catch up and let's share life together over bread, wine, and a good time.

Reply to blog, call, text, or email me if you plan to come and I'll try to have a reservation.

Art Open House at Messiah

So, if you (or your kids) like arts and crafts but DON'T like planning it, buying all the supplies, and then  taking more time to clean it up than the time spent on the actual craft...then we have the solution for you.

Messiah Lutheran Church hosts an Art Open House during June and July. The sweet members of the church welcome young and old to come participate in art/crafts.  The have it all planned out, set up, and they walk you and the kids through the projects.  All free of charge! In the past, some of the projects have included clay, homemade paper, ink blot art, and using recycled materials to paint.  Just bring your kids (maybe wearing messy clothing) and an open mind. Oh, and many of us MOPS mamas hang out on the playground or in the classrooms afterwards, so bring a sack lunch and sunscreen if you wish.

Info to put into your calendar:

Messiah Lutheran Church  6900 Kingston Pike
(This is a stone's throw away from the Bearden Public Library and Erin Pres. Just park near the big oak trees and enter through glass doors there.)
Between 9am - noon drop in style.  Get there when you want and leave when you want.
Dates:
Thursday, June 2nd
Thursday, June 16th
Thursday, June 30th
Thursday, July 14th
Thursday, July 28th

Hope to see you there!!!

Oh, and as with all our MOPS events, feel free to be friendly and invite others.  I hear that this place is a great for picking up potential MOPS moms and friends.  ;)

FREE Bowling for Kids and MOPS announcement

Howdy Mamas!

So, my husband actually sent me this with the subject, "Your MOPS group might want this." He is either an honorary MOPS member or he just knows how much we all like FREE stuff. ;)

Any who, here is a link, but the run down is that kids can bowl for FREE this summer UP TO TWO GAMES EACH DAY.  Sorry for the CAPS YELLING- I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!

Free bowling info and other things

And FYI- Do you remember Leigh Ann (our last speaker who talked about parenting styles) and her friendly and bright mom, Beverly? Well, Beverly has agreed to be our mentor mom for this upcoming MOPS year! Yay! We are so excited to have Beverly (and hopefully Leigh Ann) join us in the fall  and get to know her better.

Cheers to summer! Playdates! Splash pads! Story Times! And just staying in pjs- kids, you, or both!

Free Treats and Tea at McAlister's!

Hey all! Hope your summer is off to a good start or about to be!

Apparently, this is Guest Appreciation Week at McAlister's.  OK!

Here is the link...

McAlister's Guest Appreciation Week

But if you are too lazy/busy/hurried to look at it, here is the rundown...

Tues, May 17- Treat Tuesday- Free cookie with purchase of an entree

Wed, May 18- Kids Day- Kids eat free all day with entree purchase

Thurs, May 19- Thirsty Thurs- Free 32 oz tea  NO PURCHASE NECESSARY

Fri, May 20- Fundraiser Friday- portion of all sales goes to Second Harvest Food Bank


Enjoy and hope to see you all soon!