Out & About with MAC
Our next Mom’s Night Out will be this Saturday at Chapin Station for dinner at 7pm and for those so inclined, we’ll move on over to the Tipsy Toad for drinks and karaoke. I’m sure this will be a fun night. Everyone is welcome.
During the month of February, the ballet Snow White will be at the Kroger Center. My son’s 3 year old preschool class went to see Hansel and Gretel over Christmas and they really enjoyed it.
The Fun Zone is always a fun activity for toddlers through school age children. Check out www.funzoneforkids.net
Chapin Christian Gymnastics is offering an open gym on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00. The cost is $40.00 for 8 weeks which works out to $5.00 a week. It's a great winter activity for the children!! If you’re interested in signing up, contact Kelly Fowlkes at 414-3813.
Looking Ahead with MAC
We are currently looking for someone to take over the monthly MAC newsletter. If you’re interested, please contact Hope Jeffcoat at hjeffcoat1@aol.com
Remember that during the next few months we will be looking to start the process of appointing new MAC officers. Start thinking about stepping up and taking an active roll in this amazing mom’s group!If you have any ideas or suggestions, we want to hear from you! We will start having monthly meetings on the first Monday of each month. Place is still to be determined, but we’ll let everyone know that soon. We are inviting all active and non active members to join us so we can get some new and fresh ideas!
Save Big, Save Small
Ten money-saving strategies to reduce household expenses.Cynthia Sumner
Declare a Time-Out: If you need to save money to catch up on bills or just get a little ahead, declare a "no spending" month in which you only pay bills and buy necessities such as food, diapers and gas. That means no toys, books, haircuts, movie rentals, clothes or eating out. You'll be amazed at how much you'll save.
Clean Up: The markup on household cleaning products is huge, so consider making your own household cleaners. An excellent how-to book on the subject of nontoxic homemade cleaners is Clean and Green by Annie Berthold-Bond.
Get Thrifty: Remember infants and young children have no label preference (unless you instill it). You can save a lot during these years by using hand-me-downs or buying at secondhand stores and garage sales.
Save at the Grocery Store:
*Save money when you buy bread, rolls and snack cakes from a bread or bakery outlet.
*Purchase nonfood items at a discount store instead of the grocery store.
*The best deals on grocery store aisles are on the top and bottom shelves. Manufacturers pay a premium to display their goods at eye level and pass the costs on to you.
*Don't buy food you're not going to use from a warehouse club. Buying more than you need is wasteful regardless of how low the price. Consider dividing bulk goods and their costs among friends and neighbors.
*Keep nonperishable snacks and drinks in the car to cut down on visits to fast food drive-throughs and convenience stores.
Save Seasonally: There are times of the year when certain items are less expensive. Shop off-season and save yourself a bundle.
January: Christmas decorations, cards and wrapping; winter clothing and bedding.
February: housewares and small appliances; furniture; jewelry and chocolates.
March: outerwear; gardening supplies; luggage.
Declare a Time-Out: If you need to save money to catch up on bills or just get a little ahead, declare a "no spending" month in which you only pay bills and buy necessities such as food, diapers and gas. That means no toys, books, haircuts, movie rentals, clothes or eating out. You'll be amazed at how much you'll save.
Clean Up: The markup on household cleaning products is huge, so consider making your own household cleaners. An excellent how-to book on the subject of nontoxic homemade cleaners is Clean and Green by Annie Berthold-Bond.
Get Thrifty: Remember infants and young children have no label preference (unless you instill it). You can save a lot during these years by using hand-me-downs or buying at secondhand stores and garage sales.
Save at the Grocery Store:
*Save money when you buy bread, rolls and snack cakes from a bread or bakery outlet.
*Purchase nonfood items at a discount store instead of the grocery store.
*The best deals on grocery store aisles are on the top and bottom shelves. Manufacturers pay a premium to display their goods at eye level and pass the costs on to you.
*Don't buy food you're not going to use from a warehouse club. Buying more than you need is wasteful regardless of how low the price. Consider dividing bulk goods and their costs among friends and neighbors.
*Keep nonperishable snacks and drinks in the car to cut down on visits to fast food drive-throughs and convenience stores.
Save Seasonally: There are times of the year when certain items are less expensive. Shop off-season and save yourself a bundle.
January: Christmas decorations, cards and wrapping; winter clothing and bedding.
February: housewares and small appliances; furniture; jewelry and chocolates.
March: outerwear; gardening supplies; luggage.
Happy Birthday to our
MAC Moms & Kids!
Zachary Jeffcoat 12/20/04
Christie Favero 12/30/72
Cameron Crow 1/7/04
Laura Ferry 1/15/67Hannah Lybrand 1/20/04
MAC Moms & Kids!
Zachary Jeffcoat 12/20/04
Christie Favero 12/30/72
Cameron Crow 1/7/04
Laura Ferry 1/15/67Hannah Lybrand 1/20/04
Happy Anniversary to:
Christie & Nolan Hennessee 12/31/97
Lisa & Wayne Sams 1/2/93Kim & Mark Szabo 1/15/03
Christie & Nolan Hennessee 12/31/97
Lisa & Wayne Sams 1/2/93Kim & Mark Szabo 1/15/03
