Everyone is in for an extra special treat today. None of us are wonder women and can do it all, right? Within Mothers Together we have a wealth of knowledge and experience and it's all about getting to know one another, accepting who we are - strengths and weaknesses and all - and allowing others' strengths to compliment our weaknesses. We need each other! Well we have four talented women coming to strut their stuff to help us gain more insights on economical Fall based ideas for hospitality, decorating, meal planning and photography. These women are sharing not only their passions, but some practical tips and hands on demonstrations. Rumor has it some of you may even "win" something . . . Should be a great day!
Click HERE for an overview presentation and read on for more information about each topic.
Practicing Hospitality by Lori R
Romans 12:13 says “Practice hospitality.” There was a day and age when hospitality was a regular part of life. But, in our generation we’ve mastered the art of outsourcing hospitality. That’s what hotels and restaurants are for, right? In Biblical times, hospitality was motivated by the nature of God. As people traveled from place to place, they expected to find a home within the people of God.
Throughout the scriptures we see examples of people opening their homes, sharing meals together and welcoming fellow travelers with a place to stay. They didn’t have the cultural expectations we have today of having to have a clean home, a gourmet meal prepared and well behaved kids before inviting others into our homes and lives.
The good news is that hospitality is NOT social entertaining. Social entertaining is for the host and it’s stressful, expensive and exhausting. But when you’re practicing hospitality it is for the guest and it’s simple and rewarding. Simple and gracious hospitality is creating an environment that’s warm and welcoming for the intent of connecting deeply with others. You don’t have to have the spiritual gift of hospitality to practice hospitality.
Click HERE for complete write up . . .
Fun Fall Table Decorating by Christine Y
Decorating. It's fun. It's simple. It doesn't cost much . . . well for some people maybe. Christine is here to help cross our barriers and make a fall table setting something nearly anyone can accomplish with a little time, creativity (or good copy cat skills) and effort. Determine your goal, pull together some inspiring ideas, figure out your budget, involve the family , pull it all together . . . voila!! And then pray over your table and for your expected guests and last but not least . . . HAVE FUN!
Click HERE for an outline of Christine's approach.
Meal Planning "Win back your dinner hour" by Kristin V
Freedom and Joy – Learn to control your finances, so they don’t control you or your marriage! And a great place to start is with meals and groceries. Click on the links below to learn more about Kristin's experiences and tips and tricks to winning back her dinner hour!!!
- Meal Planning Tips and Tricks Overview
- Grocery List Template
- Consumables List
- Fix n' Freeze Cooking Group How To
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| Fix n' Freeze. Invest in your 5 pm! |
Capturing the Memories by Denise W
Join Denise as she shares with us practical tips for photography on the following topics:
- Photo tips - taking better photos, what to wear, getting the shot
- Storage and archiving
- Holiday card ideas
- Photo gift ideas
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| Pinterest - the place for nearly everything even includes suggestions for family pictures. Imagine that! |
