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How to BOO!

Posted on October 23, 2012 by ridgemops

By Jules

Debbie Cannon sent this idea to me and said that her neighborhood does this sweet little “BOO” tradition.  I thought it was a neat idea and a way to get kids excited about blessing another family as a kick off to the holiday season! The instructions are below. I must give the blog www.skiptomylou.org the credit for this one. The blog has some great creative family ideas worth checkin out!

I’m not sure I can take on getting my whole neighborhood on board with this…at least not this year.

BUT…I do know of a few families on our street who need a little cheer up! I think at the very least…this could be a new Halloween family tradition. We will be preparing a little treat, a kind note and some home made goodies for two families. Then, pray for them before dropping off the loot.

I’m interested to know….any other mom’s have some Halloween traditions that incorporates their faith?

 

How to BOO! 

Here you go, a free printable how to boo! We love to boo! Each year we come up with a new way to go booing. This year we will use this simple boo sign complete with instructions and gift tags.

How to ‘BOO’ Download

First make two copies of the booing instructions. We copied ours on cardstock. Once you have your copies, cut apart the ghost and hang on your window so everyone knows you have already been booed.


Gather some fun treats for two friends, anything will do. It might be a basket or bag filled with activities ( pumpkin carving items, stickers, small game, Halloween decorations etc). The dollar store can be a great place to find things. A plate of homemade goodies is another nice gift. Cut out and attach the gift tags.

Now you are ready to sneak over to your friend’s door and ding the doorbell and dash– before anyone sees!
Let the booing begin!
You might be interested in these booing ideas:
How to start the “Boo” in your neighborhood
Printable Ghost Door Hanger for “Booing”
Printable “Booing” Poem

 

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Beach Blanket Bunco a Ridge MOPS Tradition

Posted on October 15, 2012 by ridgemops

By Jules

I believe a new tradition has started. Our very first Beach Blanket Bunco was an incredible success! Thanks to Shelly Tufts, our Fundraising Chair and Kristin Hanks, our Marketing Chair and the rest of those who donated, participated, and helped with set up, clean up etc. It was truly an example group effort with incredible leadership!

From what I hear…it has been one of the most successful Ridge MOPS fundraisers EVER.

The Silent Auction was INCREDIBLE. I must have scoured the items 10 times! I have listed  below the companies and individuals that supported the event with their donations. THANK YOU!!

I’m already looking forward to Ridge MOPS Bunco 2013!

Anna’s Toy Depot for Melissa and Doug floor puzzle
Austin Deep for a pampering massage
Austin Steam Train Association for a Steam Train family adventure
Bethany Webb for a yoga party with girl friends at Living Waters 
Bryan Livingston – Mobile Edge for a laptop bag
Bullock State History Museum for a museum and IMAX package
Camp Gladiator for two 1 month bootcamps
Capital Cruises for a private sunset bat watching cruise package
Champions Westlake for gymnastic classes 
Contigo for dinner for two
Decorum for beautiful bubble bottle
Dolce Baby Austin for precious baby art and gift card
Edit by Lauren Wardrobe Consulting for wardrobe consulting package
Embellish Nails & Boutique for a facial
Flipnastics in Lakeway for 2 one month gymnastics certificates
Haddingtons for gift card
Hazel Sky Photography for photography package
Heartsong Music for instrument and classes credit
Imperfect Crafters for pillowcase dress and hairbow
Integrative Sports & Wellness for massage
James Avery Jewelry- sterling silver pendants and charms
Jamie Hatcher Photography for photography package
Julie Dyszkiewicz, LMT for a massage
Kendra Scott Jewelry for earrings
Kinda Krazy Kids Kompany & Patty Leifeste for kid’s basket of fun
Kristen Holland Designs for invitations or cards
Living Waters on Lake Travis for one night stay
MemoryMattes – Bethany Vetters for framed memory matte
Mulberry for gift card
 Open Arms for scarf
Pilates, Bodies & Barre for group classes
Pure Barre Austin for Barre group classes
Relentless Athletic Training Systems-Crossfit Central for month of bootcamp
Richmond and Rachel McGee for signed UT football
Simple Solutions by Mary Trocino for professional organizing
Stella & Dot Jewelry – Lauren Lefevre, Independent Stylist for necklace
Story Company – Anna Melvin for bracelet and purses
Sweet Caroline’s Snow Shack for Sno-Ball rental
The Sweet Light Photography – Elizabeth Moore for photography package
Tomasik Family Dental for teeth whitening
Tru Fitness Personal Training for body comp anaylsis and personal training
Vagabond Photography by Amanda Pulley for photo belt gift certificate
Z Tejas Southwestern Grill for a dinner party
Additional Thanks to our food and prize donors:
Tiff’s Treats
Chick-fil-A Lake Travis – Darryl Zavodny
Oh Jubilee – Shara Peace http://www.etsy.com/shop/ohjubilee
Luke’s Locker
Snap Kitchen
Massage Envy 


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