Snapshots: RS Christmas Party

Snapshots: Cleaning the Church

Holiday Toy Drive: For Desert Industries

Only two weeks left in our Relief Society Holiday Toy Drive! If you are in a position to donate please do so before Dec. 1. This will give Desert Industries the time needed to sort and plan distribution of these gifts to those in need. Unwrapped toys can be placed in the designated bin outside the Relief Society room and the gift cards that are so very needed for the older children (Walmart, Target, etc.) can be handed to someone in the Relief Society Presidency for safe keeping. Thanks for your support! You'll help brighten a young one's smile on Christmas morning. 

Green Tips for the Home by Karissa Stone

With each of our Spotlights I ask that a sister share her talent or knowledge with the rest of the Relief Society. Karissa decided to share a few "green tips" for the home that she has accumulated through work and academic study abroad.

1. Buy an inexpensive water bottle and re-fill it with purified tap water instead of going through multiple water bottles a day that will end up in a landfill

2. Fix leaks...leaks can account for, on average, 10,000 gallons of water wasted in the home every year, which is enough to fill a backyard swimming pool

3. Only run the dishwasher / washing machine when it is completely full to conserve water and energy

4. Turn off all appliances when you're not using them, including lights and computers

5. Add some indoor plants to your home - they will help purify the air and they look great

6. Minimize toxic cleaning products, use green cleaning products when possible to minimize the toxicity of your home

7. Pay all your bills online and put a stop to unsolicited mail to minimize junk mail

8. Repurpose items in your home i.e. using old clothing as rags / dish towels, reusing glass containers for storage in the kitchen, etc

9. Buy local and support local farmers markets

10. Replace at least 5 of your most-used bulbs with compact florescent.

Coming Up: Stake Conference

Coming Up: Cooking Activity at Sherry Wallace's

This Wednesday, October 17th, Sherry Wallace will share her talent for cooking by leading a "Meet and Potatoes" demonstration. We all know how great a hearty meal can be, imagine it fresh from your own oven.  If you are already an expert cook, come "meet" some good company and give the first timers a hand! If not, you won't want to miss this scrumptious opportunity.

Snapshots: Sister to Sister Visits

We had so much fun this past Saturday traveling together in groups visiting our fellow sisters. Here are a few snapshots from our activity.

Emergency Preparedness: Kit Contents

Coming Up: General Relief Society Broadcast

The General Relief Society Presidency: Sister Linda K. Burton, center, Sister Carole M. Stephens, left, and Sister Linda S. Reeves, right.

This year's General Relief Society meeting will be broadcast on Saturday, September 29th, 5pm at the LA Stake Center. Per usual, a light dinner will be served at 4pm at the Stake Center with desserts to be served after the broadcast.

You won't want to miss hearing from the newly called General Relief Society Presidency for the first time!

Spotlight: Orchid Cameron

Orchid, her husband Sean, and 11-year old daughter Cossette recently moved into the ward from the Santa Monica Stake. Growing up in Orange County and living in Los Angeles for quite some time Orchid know the ins and outs of this city. From movie screenings in local parks to rooftop swimming pools, this woman knows how and where to have fun! Having earned a BA in Theater from Loyola Marymount, Orchid is a woman of many talents. Not only can she can act, sing, dance, and play guitar but she is also a nutritionist and yoga instructor. Now if your not already convinced of Orchid's fearless and playful spirit, check out her fresh new look. She is now blonde! 

Below is a recipe from Orchid's health blog, "Orchid the Devourer" 

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Celery Soup
1 head celery
1/2 cup of tahini
1 garlic clove
juice of 1 lemon
4 scallions
dash cayenne
Braggs amino to taste (an unfermented, wheat free soy sauce, Whole Foods)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced

Blend all ingredients, adding enough water to make a creamy soup. Garnish with parsley.

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Happy Sunday :)