MOPPETS Snack Idea: Turkey and Cheese

Here’s another satisfying snack idea from our MOPPETS Coordinator Jessica: Turkey & Cheese.

It doesn’t get any easier than this. Just roll two slices of your child’s favorite lunch meat and a slice of cheese. Then, cut each slice in half for a kid-sized snack.

Remember, all MOPPETS snacks should be nut-free. Don’t forget to label your containers!

What’s your kiddo’s favorite snack for MOPPETS?

Our MOPS Newsletter for January 2014

Read and print our latest MOPS newsletter here: MOPS Newsletter 1.5 – January 2014.

Click to read our newsletter for Jan 2014.

For past issues, see our MOPS Newsletter Archive.

MOPS Leaders – editable versions of our newsletters are available on MOPS.org so you can edit and use them for your groups, too. Just log in to the Leaders section of MOPS.org and look for our newsletters under Ideas.

MOPPETS Snack Idea: Apple Rollups

Here’s another snack idea from our MOPPETS Coordinator Jessica: Apple Rollups.

To make them, spread cream cheese on a cinnamon-flavored tortilla, top with thinly-sliced apples, and roll. It’s that easy. And, if you can’t find cinnamon tortillas, you can sprinkle a little cinnamon on the cheese.

Remember, all MOPPETS snacks should be nut-free. Don’t forget to label your containers!

What’s your kiddo’s favorite snack for MOPPETS?

Our MOPS Christmas Party Raffle

One of the highlights at our MOPS Christmas party was the raffle – it was amazing! Our moms bought tickets to win fabulous prizes and all the money raised will help fund our MOPPETS childcare program. We wish to thank the very generous businesses and friends of MOPS who donated this amazing array of prizes, and our wonderful Fundraising leader Andreia whose connections and legwork made this our biggest raffle to date.

One of two tables of prizes in our Christmas Party raffle benefiting our MOPPETS childcare program.

Here’s a list of our great raffle prizes and the lucky winners:

• A Kindle e-Reader – won by Amara.
• Two VIP tickets to the Sonrise Music Festival – won by Donna.
• A photography session from Marie Violet Photography – won by Melene.
• A Lego class at Bricks4Kidz – won by Laura.
• A birthday party at Bounce House – won by Jessica J.
• Four passes to Cloud 9 Trampoline Park – won by Meghann.
• A pass to Norfolk Botanical Garden for six visitors – won by Meghann.
• A gourmet foods gift basket donated by Kimberly A. Jones of Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group – won by Paula.
• Assorted bags from Thirty-One Gifts – won by Cara.
• A Scentsy warmer and bars, donated by Tammy Cynar – won by Andreia.
• Dinner for two at Lemongrass Grille – won by Gloria.
• A Crayola gift basket – won by Connie.
• A Mom’s gift basket, featuring a decorative tile, a mug, tea, coffee, and a shopping list – won by Amara.
• A coffee gift basket, featuring a $10 Starbucks gift card, caramel coffee, dark and white chocolate mocha stir sticks, and a thermos – won by Sara E.
• A movie gift basket, featuring a “Courageous” DVD and assorted movie snacks – won by Andreia.
• A “Very MOPS Christmas” gift box, featuring a VeggieTales movie, a BOZ book, a MOPS notepad and magnet from the MOPS Shop, a one-of-a-kind 2013 MOPS angel ornament, and a custom MOPS mug – won by Meghann.

Just a few of the items raffled at our MOPS Christmas party, including our “A Very MOPS Christmas” gift box, a Scentsy warmer and bars, and an assortment of bags from Thirty-One Gifts.

Congratulations to the winners and thanks again to everyone who participated for supporting our MOPPETS childcare program!

MOPPETS Snack Idea: Banana Bread Mini-Muffins

Our wonderful MOPPETS Coordinator Jessica has another yummy (and super cute) snack idea for your little one to enjoy while you’re at MOPS: Banana Bread Mini-Muffins. And, here’s a recipe she recommends for a healthy, whole-wheat version.

Remember, all MOPPETS snacks should be nut-free. Don’t forget to label your containers!

What’s your kiddo’s favorite snack for MOPPETS?

Our MOPS Newsletter for November 2013

You can read and print our MOPS newsletter for this month here, MOPS Newsletter 1.3 Nov 2013.

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For past issues, check out our MOPS Newsletter Archive.

MOPPETS Snack Idea: Cream Cheese on Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Here’s another yummy snack idea from Jessica, our MOPPETS Coordinator: Cream Cheese on Cinnamon Raisin Bread. Easy, right?

Remember, all MOPPETS snacks should be nut-free. And don’t forget to label your containers!

Our MOPS Newsletter for October 2013

You can read and print our MOPS newsletter for this month here, MOPS Newsletter 1.2 – October 2013.

Click to read and print our MOPS Newsletter for October 2013.

For past issues, check out our MOPS Newsletter Archive.

Craft: Bean Bags for MOPPETS

One of our talented MOPS moms, Sara E., made these adorable bean bags for our MOPPETS program. Along with some masking tape, a bucket, and a list of Bean Bag games, these little cuties provide lots of fun for our children while we’re at our MOPS meetings.

Here’s how she made them:

1. Cut your fabric (Sara used cotton) into squares, two for each bag. Anything around 6 x 6 in. is good.

2. Pin the right sides together.

3. Sew around the squares, leaving about two inches unsewn on one of the sides (you’ll use this to pour the beans in). Then, turn the square right side out and iron.

4. Fill your bag. Sara used green split peas and filled the bag about half way.  6. Sew the opening closed and you have a nifty little bean bag! Click the image below to see and print our list of MOPPETS Bean Bag Games to go with them:

Click for our list of MOPPETS bean bag games.

MOPPETS Snack Idea: Fruit Cup and Cheese Stick

Keep it simple on MOPS mornings. The snack you send with your child to MOPPETS doesn’t have to be anything fancy and it shouldn’t be a full lunch. Just enough for a quick break in a morning of play.

Here’s an easy idea from Jessica, our MOPPETS Coordinator: a cup of fruit and a cheese stick. Easy enough, right? Remember, all snacks should be nut-free. And don’t forget to label your containers!