tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88693607763839529322024-02-19T10:11:25.747-06:00Moms of New Braunfelssusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11741390656167447733noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869360776383952932.post-56153470444605584322012-10-06T07:53:00.003-05:002012-10-06T07:54:01.259-05:00October in New Braunfels<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11741390656167447733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869360776383952932.post-91940788075326805802011-12-28T09:09:00.003-06:002011-12-28T09:09:32.696-06:00NB Moms PhoGo's<b>By: <a href="http://www.techchef4u.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Johnson</a></b><div>
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So, I am one of those moms who is a wee bit <a href="http://cl1.psychtests.com/bin/transfer?req=NDF8Mjk4NnwxODU5MTQ5fDB8MQ==&refempt=" target="_blank">type A</a>. Thus, I am already working on my goals and to do lists (e.g. personal, professional, family, financial, house projects, etc...) for 2012. In doing so, I came across the idea of <a href="http://www.finerminds.com/personal-growth/phogo-goal-setting/" target="_blank">PhoGo's</a>. The idea is to write down your goal, take a picture of you and the goal you wish to achieve, and share it publicly so your friends and family can be a support system for you as well as hold you accountable.</div>
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The one I created was more professional in nature, but PhoGo's can obviously be personal, crafty, professional, educational, family, physical, behavioral, etc...</div>
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Here are <a href="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/the-daily-bhag-day-30-the-last-day/" target="_blank">some examples</a> I came across for PhoGo's. </div>
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<b>Goal-Setting Tools for Adults</b>: Check out these other tools for sharing your goals and progress: <a href="http://www.43things.com/" target="_blank">43 Things</a> & <a href="http://futureme.org/">FutureMe.Org</a> (see <a href="http://computerexplorersblog.com/tools-for-goal-setting/give-the-gift-of-goal-setting-part-1/" target="_blank">full blog post</a> for examples and detailed descriptions).</div>
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<b>Goal-Setting Tools for Children & Students</b>: Check out these sites for tools that will assist children and students in setting, managing, tracking, and achieving their goals: <a href="http://www.goalforit.com/" target="_blank">Goalforit</a>, <a href="http://www.shelfari.com/" target="_blank">Shelfari</a>, <a href="http://www.reading-rewards.com/" target="_blank">Reading Rewards</a>, <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/to-me-by-me-letter-sent-to/id468351603?mt=8" target="_blank">To me By me</a>, and <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/piccal-lite-picture-diary/id460720322?mt=8" target="_blank">PicCal Lite</a> (see <a href="http://computerexplorersblog.com/resource-for-teachers/give-the-gift-of-goal-setting-part-2/" target="_blank">full blog post</a> for examples and detailed descriptions).</div>
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<b>Please share your goal(s) (and any tools for achieving them) for 2012 in the discussion board.</b></div>
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</div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10693728834544333498noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869360776383952932.post-64478992475284190952011-11-25T20:31:00.001-06:002011-12-27T14:07:35.433-06:00Pinterest: Curate, Contribute, and Create<b>By: <a href="http://www.techchef4u.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Johnson</a></b><br />
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<b>So... I am now a total </b><b><a href="http://pinterest.com/techchef4u/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> addict.</b> A friend of mine had requested that I join a few months ago and I have heard a lot of hype about it in recent weeks, but I didn't truly get it until I spent 30 minutes perusing boards. So picture a Facebook feed of images highlighting your interests... <b>scrap-booking or <a href="http://pinterest.com/melissajohnson8/mixed-media-and-art-journaling/" target="_blank">art journaling</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/techchef4u/home-projects/" target="_blank">home decor</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/techchef4u/homemade-gift-ideas/" target="_blank">DIY gifts</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/techchef4u/educational-crafts/" target="_blank">educational crafts</a></b>, etc... Instead of scouring magazines and clipping out ideas, simply scan through boards online or on a mobile device and virtually pin your favorites to your own board for future use.<br />
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I would first recommend curating your own board by re-pinning others ideas. This is what I have been doing for a few weeks now and it has kept me pining for time to complete all of these ingenious crafty ideas before the holidays. The two main boards of interest for me are "<b><a href="http://pinterest.com/techchef4u/home-projects/" target="_blank">Home Projects</a></b>" and "<b><a href="http://pinterest.com/techchef4u/homemade-gift-ideas/" target="_blank">Homemade Gift Ideas</a></b>". So many wonderfully crafty and inspiring ideas... so little time.<br />
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Once you have started making your way through the plethora of existing pins and desired crafts and projects, you will want to start creating your own boards and pins to highlight your own crafty achievements, goals, or interests. Such a wonderful tool for being socially creative and globally connected.<br />
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<b>October's Fondest Memories</b>: October can be a busy month with pumpkins, costumes, candy, and assorted festivities. While Flat Stanley and his friends enjoyed carving pumpkins and trick-or-treating, some of their most fondest memories were of going out to eat with friends and family.<br />
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Some of their <b>favorite local hangouts</b> were:<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thestonecoffeebar?sk=wall" target="_blank"><b>The Stone Coffee Bar</b></a>: Amazing service! The family favorites are the <i>frozen hot chocolates</i> for the children and the <i>Samoan Chill</i> for mom.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.huisache.com/" target="_blank"><b>Huisache Grill</b></a>: With two preschool-aged boys, we don't go out to nice restaurants all that often. However, we do frequently bring in <i>tortilla soup</i> from Huisache. It is absolutely delicious and a nice complement to the colder weather.</li>
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Interested in how you can use Flat Stanley to promote literacy, <a href="http://www.techchef4u.com/?p=1713" target="_blank"><b>check out these ideas</b>.</a></div>
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Stay tuned for an upcoming scrappy (scrap-booking) challenge... more details to come soon.</div>
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<br /></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10693728834544333498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869360776383952932.post-63662769493824846662011-10-09T13:50:00.002-05:002011-12-27T14:08:07.113-06:00Flat Stanely New Braunfels<b>By: <a href="http://www.techchef4u.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Johnson</a></b><br />
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As there are many ongoings in the month of October, I thought it might be fun to have a <b>Flat Stanley NB contest</b>. If you are not familiar with what <a href="http://www.flatstanleybooks.com/meet.aspx">Flat Stanley</a> is, he is a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061129046/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0064420264&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1C0ZWDYQ5J0MQAPD0510">character from a book</a> that was flattened by a bulletin board when he slept. As a result of this event, he is able to travel in envelopes and have many adventures. The books have given way to the <a href="http://www.flatstanley.com/">Flat Stanley Project</a> which sends Flat Stanley through the mail or email to visit different people and places.<br />
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I thought I would modify this project a bit to <b>highlight local events</b> (e.g. Pumpkin Patches, Restaurants, Halloween Parties & Spooktaculars, Fall Fests, Mini Monets, <a href="http://momsofnewbraunfels.blogspot.com/2011/08/storytime-at-stone-coffee-house.html">Storytime at the Stone</a>, etc...) or <b>places</b> (e.g. Gruene, Downtown NB, The Jumpy Place, Children's Museum, Red Rooster, etc...) and <b>support literacy</b> in our young students.<br />
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<b>Here is the idea</b>: create your own Flat Stanley (there are <a href="http://www.flatstanley.com/template.php?nav=template&side">templates you can print in full color or in black and white</a> or you can <a href="http://www.flatstanleybooks.com/kids-send.aspx">check out the original Flat Stanley template from the book</a>) and take pics with him or her and/or your family and children at various events or places around town. Submit the pics with a brief excerpt written or dictated by your child to explain what Flat Stanley did, where he was, how he felt, etc... (<i>If children are too young, feel free to creatively narrate this yourself.</i>)<br />
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If you have an iPhone... check out the <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flat-stanley/id382161936?mt=8">free Flat Stanley app</a> to complete this project (see The Stone pic below for example). <br />
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<li>Have your child write or dictate a brief description or dialogue for Flat Stanley about the place/event you visited, what he/she did there, who he/she met etc...</li>
<li>Email me the pic and brief typed description to <a href="mailto:lisajohnson@techchef4u.com">lisajohnson@techchef4u.com</a></li>
<li>Be entered to win a $15 gift card to my favorite local coffee shop... The Stone. (<i>The Samoan Chill is my fave!</i>)</li>
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If you want to take this project one step further, mail the description in a letter with the pic to a relative or family member that doesn't live in NB to pass on the festivities and stories or share with friends and family on Facebook!<br />
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<a href="http://grueneumc.org/Contact_Us.html"> Gruene United Methodist Church</a> has a terrific spot for finding your perfect pumpkin, gourd or Fall Family Photo!</div>
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Check out their selection of unique pumpkins and gourds in all sizes, shapes and colors!</div>
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Snap a shot of the family or transform yourself into a life size pumpkin with these adorable pumpkin props!</div>
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The <a href="http://grueneumc.org/Contact_Us.html">GUMC </a>Pumpkin Patch also offers a fall-themed story and craft time every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:00am! Also on Saturday's, the patch will have face painting and hayrides available!</div>
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Pumpkins are priced by size and sticker sheets are available at the <a href="http://grueneumc.org/Contact_Us.html">GUMC Pumpkin Patch</a> as well!</div>
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Stop by any time to get the makings for your Jack O Lantern!</div>
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Dare I say it's beginning to feel like Fall in New Braunfels? Are you thinking of warm cider, smells of cinnamon, sweaters and PUMPKINS? Good news! The Pumpkin Patches have arrived!</div>
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<a href="http://firstumcnb.org/">First United Methodist Church</a> has a terrific Pumpkin Patch every year!</div>
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Located near the square at 572 West San Antonio Street, <a href="http://firstumcnb.org/">FUMC Pumpkin Patch</a> is staffed </div>
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You can find gourds and pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and colors!</div>
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Pumpkins are priced per size and sticker decoration sheets may be purchased for just $.50!</div>
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Their adorable photo spot creates the perfect place to capture Fall memories with your family.</div>
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The set even comes complete with gourd chickens!</div>
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If you need assistance carrying your purchase, there are volunteers to help you.</div>
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Stop by the FUMC Pumpkin Patch to get your Fall started!</div>
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Check out the <a href="http://firstumcnb.org/">FUMC Fall Festival </a>on October, 22nd from 4:00- 7:00pm. </div>
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There will be lots of games for the kids and for the adults, face-painting, the wiggle-waggle train and more! </div>
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<b>By: <a href="http://www.techchef4u.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Johnson</a></b><br />
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I hope everyone had a fabulous time with the <a href="http://momsofnewbraunfels.blogspot.com/2011/09/fair-is-veritable-smorgasbord-of.html">Funky Fair Pics contest</a>. I am always pleased when I can find a free tool to create cool picture effects (filters, frames, etc...). Many moms used <a href="http://www.picnik.com/app">Picnik</a> and were not as familiar with the other tools so this was a fun time to play with new photo-editing tools.<br />
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It was very hard to choose a winner so I decided my best course of action (<i>and the "fairest"</i>) was to write everyone's name on a sheet of paper, put it in a hat, and draw a winner. So without further ado... with drumroll please... our winner is...<br />
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... <b>"Evie Parade"</b> created with <a href="http://befunky.com/">BeFunky.com</a> and submitted by <b>Amy Merritt.</b><br />
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I have created a <b>slideshow using<a href="http://www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto/"> iPhoto</a> to showcase all of the fabulous and funky entries</b>. If you have a Mac and are not using iPhoto, totally check it out! It took me less than 5 minutes to assemble this slide show, export it to iTunes, and upload it to the blog. (<i>If you don't have a Mac, stay tuned for upcoming posts which will feature free tools to create animated photo slideshows similar to this one.</i>)<br />
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I would also like to <b>share my three favorites</b>:<br />
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<b>Being Cowboys:</b> Perhaps I am biased as I have two little boys but something about this picture just stood out to me. The boys are absolutely adorable as is the backdrop. Love the frame and color too! (submitted by Kristina Hanney)<br />
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<b>Here Piggy Piggy</b>: The filter and the cropped edges took me back to some of my mom's 4H pics and I just think there is something so beautiful and timeless about those images. (also submitted by Kristin Rush)<br />
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<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10693728834544333498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869360776383952932.post-53730215721826811242011-10-02T08:20:00.000-05:002011-10-02T08:20:24.176-05:00The Neigborhood Gourmet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am by no means a food critic, just a mom who wants good food at a good value. Have you heard of the Neighborhood Gourmet? When I first heard of Chef Marcien it was like being privvy to a well-guarded secret. That was several years ago now so with the blessing of Chef Marcien I'm so excited to share this treasure with moms here in New Braunfels. Marcien, together with the help of his family, puts together mouth-watering meals like the one below each Monday-Friday and even sometimes on holidays. The story of how this family came to live in New Braunfels is by itself, inspirational. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<em><img align="right" alt="Chef Marcien" class="TabbedPanelsContent" src="http://www.nbchef.info/images/Chef%20Marcien.jpg" width="200" /> When I first started The Neighborhood Gourmet, all of my customers were friends and neighbors. Now, as my business is expanding, I do not know everyone as well and realize many of you do not know me or my background.</em><br />
<em>I was born and raised in Burundi, in Central Africa. For cooking, I mostly have been self-taught. I served as the head chef at the American Embassy in Bujumbura, the capital of Burundi. I served under seven different U.S. Ambassadors, including Bob Krueger, who as you may know, is from New Braunfels.</em><br />
<em>While in Burundi, I had the privilege to cook for both Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter during their African visits. Because of violent turmoil in Burundi, sadly I had to leave in 1996.</em><br />
<em>My wife Pascasie and I, with six of our ten children, spent about 3 years in Botswana, and then in December of 1999 moved to New Braunfels as political refugees. Happily, we love our new home and our new community.</em><br />
<em>In 2005 I proudly became a U.S. Citizen, as have many of my children. I am excited about The Neighborhood Gourmet and the opportunity to provide a variety of healthy, home-cooked meals for my new friends in New Braunfels.</em><br />
<em>Thank you for your support and friendship.<br />
Chef Marcien Rusuriye</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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1. Chicken Cordon Blue<br />
2. Beef Stroganoff<br />
3. Crusted Salmon with Herbed and Red Belle Pepper Mayo <br />
4. Grilled Beef Loin Strip /Mushrooms Sauce <br />
5. Chicken and Grapes Nuts Salad<br />
6. Roasted Herbs Pork Loin with Mustard Cream Sauce <br />
Side dishes :noodles ,rice pilaf ,mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, steamed broccoli,carrots <br />
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If you're a mom who is looking for a new meal option that doesn't include driving through your local fast food franchise, someone who wants a quality, home-cooked meal at a reasonable price, I highly recommend Chef Marcien! <br />
For all the detailed information on how to order, pricing and to see the most recent menu for the week, visit his website at<br />
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Set up and rules are simple. Using sidewalk chalk, draw a starting square at one end of your driveway. Next, draw large letters (upper case or lower depending on what you're working on with your child) randomly along the rest of your driveway. Space the letters out a couple of feet or so to allow for plenty of room to "Dash". Draw your letters with the starting square as the bottom of the letter and the opposite point of your driveway as the top of the letter, so all letters have the same orientation, otherwise an "N" could be mistaken for a "Z". (does that make sense?)<br />
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Your child begins in the starting square. Then an adult (or big sister) shouts out the letters for him or her to dash to. </div>
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When we first started playing the game, we came back to the starting square each time before running to the next letter so that he could view the letters in their correct orientation. I also like to call out the letters closest to the starting square and then move towards the opposite end of the driveway so that as he runs to the next letter, he can read it right side up instead of side ways or upside down. </div>
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You can also play this game pushing trucks or tricycles to the letters. Which is A for Awesome!</div>
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And if they get bored playing this way, I also like to switch it up and have them run from letter to letter shouting out the letters they land on. Or switch places and let them shout out the letters for you to dash to! Either way, they are learning and having F for FUN!</div>
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Have you been enjoying the outdoors lately? Any favorite games you've been playing with the fam? I'd love to learn more!</div>
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<a href="http://www.younglife.org/YoungLives/">Young<em>Lives</em></a> is a ministry of Young Life especially for teen moms and their babies. Through traditional Young Life activities like club, camp and Campaigners, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_521754160">Young</a><em><a href="http://www.younglife.org/YoungLives/">Lives</a> </em>mentors come alongside young women in a way we believe Jesus would do: with compassion, support and hope.<br />
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<strong>Committee Member</strong> - Maybe your strengths are more along the lines of vision-casting and administration. You can help develop the plans and polices that will enable the ministry to run effectively and grow.<br />
<strong>Club Leader</strong> - Are you willing to get “silly” for the sake of the Gospel? Once a month, young moms and mentors get together for club and dinner. Leaders plan fun activities and help create a non-judgmental environment where girls can have fun and explore their faith.</div>
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<strong>Prayer Partner</strong> - Dedicated prayer partners are needed to help Young<em>Lives </em>pray for the direction of the ministry.</div>
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<strong>Donor</strong> - All Young<em>Lives</em> services are free to teen moms, so we depend on donor gifts to keep the ministry running. Your commitment as a financial supporter will guarantee countless young moms receive the support and guidance they need.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><b>For those of you non iPhone users, check out these<a href="http://www.blogger.com/For%20those%20of%20you%20android%20users,%20I%20came%20across%20these%20top%2010%20free%20android%20apps%20for%20photo%20filters.%20Feel%20free%20to%20use%20these%20as%20well:%20http://mashable.com/2011/05/03/free-android-photo-apps/#1354110-Camera360-Free"> top 10 free Droid apps for photo filters</a></b></span></span></div>
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</div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10693728834544333498noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869360776383952932.post-5202343005788053362011-09-18T08:07:00.000-05:002011-09-18T08:07:26.081-05:00Pumpkin Patches<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHjyqZOhbjwJpljZzRhKRd669OjBiLusDHkBfPOyf0SOQzAiDLJTg3NKpZuIZENMFUalCD33OJLPD2CCpqBdRMxxnSd1oDTlKO26veyvSm9e4Lfm94-shILF6xrjruTAJ1oVey9Qkhts8/s1600/2011-09-18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="488" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHjyqZOhbjwJpljZzRhKRd669OjBiLusDHkBfPOyf0SOQzAiDLJTg3NKpZuIZENMFUalCD33OJLPD2CCpqBdRMxxnSd1oDTlKO26veyvSm9e4Lfm94-shILF6xrjruTAJ1oVey9Qkhts8/s640/2011-09-18.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Hard to believe it's getting to be that time of year! If visiting a pumpkin patch/farm is on your families list of must do's for the Fall than here are some for you to try. </span>susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11741390656167447733noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869360776383952932.post-1074166263649220362011-09-17T06:53:00.001-05:002011-09-17T06:56:53.534-05:00Amazing Butterflies at the San Antonio Botanical GardensIf you're little one is interested in butterflys or your looking for some family fun, this weekend is the opening weekend for a new exhibit at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens called Amazing Butterflies. I happened to see the commercial for this this morning and it looks awesome! Below is the link with complete information and also the same commercial. The exhibit is open from 10am-2pm for this weekend but will be at the Botanical Gardens through January 8th so if you can't fit it in this weekend you still have plenty of time to add it to your calendar. <br />
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Admission<br />
$8 Adults<br />
$5 Children (age 3 – 13) <br />
$6 Senior Citizens (65 and over)<br />
$6 Active Military personnel, Retirees, and Reservists (with current ID; <strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">dependents not included</span></span></span></strong>)<br />
$6 Students (with current ID)<br />
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Group rates for groups of 15 or more are available <br />
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Fees may be subject to change.<br />
The San Antonio Botanical Garden is highly suitable for use by people of all ages and abilities and is wheelchair accessible.<br />
No pets allowed.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If anyone does happen to go this weekend, take some pics and share them with us and let us know what you thought!! </div>susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11741390656167447733noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869360776383952932.post-71994016972669206232011-09-15T07:53:00.000-05:002011-09-15T07:53:40.006-05:00A Closer Look at the CalendarThere are some great things to do starting today and throughout this weekend. They're on our calendar but here is a closer look with more info and links. <br />
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<u><span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: large;">THURSDAY</span></u><br />
The Bisque Bistro has a fun event for kids to do after school today. Here is their description of the class:<br />
"Kids ages 6 & up join us for this new and exciting after school art class! This month we are featuring clay magnets.<br />
We will teach you how to use stamps to design a set of magnets to hang your school work! You can create words,<br />
initials, family name or more! We will also be painting our magnets. Cost is $20 includes up to 10 magnets.<br />
<strong>Must prepay to reserve your spot</strong>."<br />
<a href="http://www.bisquebistro.com/classes-and-calendar/view/216">Bisque Bistro After School Art Class</a><br />
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<u>Ladies Night</u><br />
<div class="eventdesclarge">Every Thursday Night, join us from 7-10pm for an evening out! Bring a friend and you both pay a half price studio fee!<br />
Refreshments allowed and encouraged.<br />
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Also at the Bisque Bistro, Mini-Monet.<br />
"Join us on Friday mornings for this fun event. We will read a book and then paint a project related to the story.<br />
Cost is $10. Reservations required. All ages welcome!<br />
Friday, Sept 16th: <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Parade: </span>We will read this cute book about parades in honor of our upcoming parade and then paint a horse."<br />
Call the Bisque Bistro at <br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #45b74a;">Phone: 830.629.5475 to reerve your spot!</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #45b74a;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Bisque-Bistro/100000134390542">You can "like" them on Facebook here!</a></span></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #45b74a;"><span style="color: black;">If your child needs to get out some serious energy than try out the Playnastics program at J&R Gymnastics.</span></span></div><span style="color: #45b74a;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
"Toddlers through age 5 (pre K) may bring their parents to come and play together in the gym. J&R Gymnastics is simply an awesome playgroup destination for pre-school children and their parent(s). The gym has lots of equipment and mats to keep kids excited and active. An indoor, climate controlled, facility has some real advantages for our area of weather extremes. Event days and times by location:"<br />
<li>New Braunfels Gym: Monday 11:30am - 1:00pm, and Friday 10:00am-11:30am</li><br />
<li>Member $5, Non-members $7 (multi-child discount)</li><br />
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<span style="color: black;">There's still time to register for this! You get a FREE day pass to the museum for participating but you must call and be registered!</span><br />
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</div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>McKenna New BraunFit </strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Play-For-A-Purpose Dodge Ball Tournament </strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>September 17</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://02d7584.netsolhost.com/New_BraunFit/Downloads/dodgeball_complete_packet.pdf"><strong>Dodgeball PDF packet with complete information</strong></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">This is also the last weekend for Schlitterbahn :( Saturday they'll be open from 10-7pm and Sunday 10-6pm. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Hope you all have a great weekend!</div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></span><strong><span style="font-size: small;">th</span><span style="font-size: large;">, 2011 at 1:00pm </span></strong>susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11741390656167447733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869360776383952932.post-26344727823463756372011-08-31T12:49:00.000-05:002011-08-31T12:49:30.887-05:00Kid's Yoga Demo @ Two Rivers YogaToday I wanted to highlight a FREE demo class for kids by <a href="http://www.tworiversyoganb.com/">Two Rivers Yoga</a> while parents have the chance to learn more about our fabulous kids yoga program. CLASS IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL.<br />
<strong>Class starts at 4:00pm, TODAY</strong><br />
<h4><span style="color: #0099ff;">Phone</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: black;">(830) 837-9286</span></span></h4><div style="height: 76px;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><b><span style="color: #0099ff; font-size: small;">***NEW LOCATION***</span></b><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Two Rivers Yoga Institute of New Braunfels<br />
2302 Gruene Lake Drive., Ste A<br />
New Braunfels, TX 78130</span></span></div><br />
<a href="https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=6546">Sign Up for Demo Class HERE</a> and be sure to select the tab at top that says KIDS YOGA! Because it's already scheduled for this afternoon, registration is not required, just stop on by! <br />
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Moms of New Braunfels will be further highlighting the upcoming kids yoga sessions and bringing you a more in-depth look for those who are unable to make the FREE demo class this afternoon. Check back for more details! susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11741390656167447733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869360776383952932.post-67423097246756028962011-08-30T07:55:00.002-05:002011-08-31T19:11:10.799-05:00September CalendarsThere's alot happening for kids and families in New Braunfels for the month of September! Below is a calendar that we put together with some highlights of events, however, be sure to check the links below as well when planning your calendar. We attempted to squeeze into our main calendar as much as we could but if there's a great kids event that we've missed, please let us know and we'll get it on there!<br />
You can email us at <a href="mailto:nbmomsresale@gmail.com">nbmomsresale@gmail.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.nbtexas.org/DocumentView.aspx?DID=1895">NB Public Library September Calendar</a><br />
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<a href="http://newbraunfels.macaronikid.com/calendar/2011/9/">New Braunfels Macaroni Kid</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.bisquebistro.com/classes-and-calendar/cal">Bisque Bistro Sept Calendar</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.mckennakids.com/">McKenna Childrens Museum</a><br />
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susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11741390656167447733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869360776383952932.post-75202332901302424962011-08-25T07:52:00.000-05:002011-08-25T07:52:46.111-05:00Storytime at the Stone Coffee House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeF0GuNuwaIylenk35HJqDy1ezVSn9owCddK8OOdtCiIfUARNgKgotDEGGcglfGJ7rgUV5i8vkXzAfoX_4CWuySvcyysU28GFgVpXU2FbWRUEnSZTXfWam0VD1CoUNUuejh9bugSNTY4/s1600/stone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeF0GuNuwaIylenk35HJqDy1ezVSn9owCddK8OOdtCiIfUARNgKgotDEGGcglfGJ7rgUV5i8vkXzAfoX_4CWuySvcyysU28GFgVpXU2FbWRUEnSZTXfWam0VD1CoUNUuejh9bugSNTY4/s320/stone.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thestonecoffeebar?sk=wall"><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">The Stone Coffee Bar Facebook Page</span></a></div><br />
When looking for a good storytime but be sure to add The Stone Coffee Bar in Gruene to your list of stops. They have been providing a storytime on Wednesdays at 11am and they're doing a great job! The storytime actually takes place in an adjacent room right next to the actual coffee shop, which is really nice and puts a mother's worries at ease that her child may disrupt anyone trying to enjoy a cup of joe in peaceful quiet. The room is a little on the smaller side but seats about 10-12 kids plus parents comfortably. At the start of storytime, the children were given pieces of paper and larger sized crayons to draw with during the storytime. This worked wonders with my own child who I was concerned wouldn't sit through a whole story and really helped to keep himself occuppied while listening. Listening didn't seem to be a problem though because the storyteller was engaging, fun, used lots of expressions, and really did an awesome job at keeping the kids interested. The storytime lasted about 30min and a total of 3 books were read which was plenty for the age range of kids who were there. Had I known ahead of time, I would of brought a sack lunch to enjoy after storytime while sitting out on their beautiful patio courtyard. I did manage to purchase a green mint iced tea which was excellent and look forward to trying out some of their other menu items which include coffee's, tea's, smoothies and juices as well as some pastry items. We'll definitely be back again and would recommend this storytime! <br />
susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11741390656167447733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869360776383952932.post-48735080716759106182011-08-18T16:03:00.000-05:002011-08-18T16:03:05.453-05:00The Red Rooster<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If it's been awhile since you've visited the Red Rooster, located near the downtown circle, it's time to take another look! I had the pleasure of meeting some other moms there this morning and I was pleasantly surprised at some of the changes. Granted, it's been way too long since I've been there, so forgive me if this is all old news to many of you but I'm gonna brag on it for a minute anyways. As you can see in the picture below, they've installed a playarea with sand bottom located just to the side of the main restaurant. The second picture shows the very shady seating area just next to the playground. My only complaint was that it was quite hot out today and the slides were too hot to slide on but come Fall, I can see this area as a great place to gather for a bite to eat or cup of joe and chat. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi17FG2Sw4AKIehH26VpPfwjmow7yF3S6WAjAfpuxCAtneQsh47oNUzMH8PVe0LZnWGgRW0_k5w6KwHZvJthMubOeg-3IrO9j0efT3d61yvplZFuLouAhEp0EAFHyOKwmqaY8oEfngY0rk/s1600/RedRooster+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi17FG2Sw4AKIehH26VpPfwjmow7yF3S6WAjAfpuxCAtneQsh47oNUzMH8PVe0LZnWGgRW0_k5w6KwHZvJthMubOeg-3IrO9j0efT3d61yvplZFuLouAhEp0EAFHyOKwmqaY8oEfngY0rk/s320/RedRooster+002.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1nJkE7_G8DHBke58B8rbOn9CrDeaKf-deE8I8WURVFdE-7oM3iRwajH5YrDsZyIIeUg5Lqx05fUS1ffvUIfesVz-RGV2LSYRqjXrWeqmskR_z6AoUb_Hn6iZY_Kp5_P-VdO93Os4ZtoM/s1600/RedRooster+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1nJkE7_G8DHBke58B8rbOn9CrDeaKf-deE8I8WURVFdE-7oM3iRwajH5YrDsZyIIeUg5Lqx05fUS1ffvUIfesVz-RGV2LSYRqjXrWeqmskR_z6AoUb_Hn6iZY_Kp5_P-VdO93Os4ZtoM/s320/RedRooster+003.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> There is also a stage off to the right side of this picture which I assumed was set up for bands and live music. I'd like to learn more about what types of events they have here in the evenings and when I find out, I'll be sure to pass along. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKdqvtR_QvlZZXu5QPzVcYa8ib7fECsSaS8Edq5-RZqsfmmcoEPDVXru4FOd3Nmv2QMHvRNxv0wkEbzTPeoa9ELrQtCwhlq8bycHlijaaZ8qlKALax4a83-hnGdAUtKOmZGsNVt-RX1Uw/s1600/RedRooster+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKdqvtR_QvlZZXu5QPzVcYa8ib7fECsSaS8Edq5-RZqsfmmcoEPDVXru4FOd3Nmv2QMHvRNxv0wkEbzTPeoa9ELrQtCwhlq8bycHlijaaZ8qlKALax4a83-hnGdAUtKOmZGsNVt-RX1Uw/s320/RedRooster+006.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For all you cupcake lovers out there, and I know there are many, be sure to walk through the main restaurant to the cupcake & coffee bar. The kids can then pick out their favorite flavor of cupcake (with parents permission) and pick their choice of frosting (they had like 10+different kinds) and toppings. The nice lady behind the counter will actually assemble the cupcake and apply the desired choices which for me was fine as I'm sure my 3 yr old would of made a mess of it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wish of would taken more pictures and gotten some more info such as pricing but as I remember the cupcakes were very reasonably priced, under $3 and were very yummy. I know this for a fact because I stole a bite of my kids! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More information on this unique treasure for New Braunfels can be found at their website:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.redroosterworld.com/">http://www.redroosterworld.com/</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11741390656167447733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8869360776383952932.post-77589120211422775812011-08-13T09:34:00.000-05:002011-08-13T09:34:10.100-05:00Welcome to Moms Of New Braunfels BlogWelcome to the Moms of New Braunfels Blog! The purpose of this blog is going to be to further highlight local New Braunfels businesses that cater to families and children as well as providing community information, fun links and kids ideas, and many other things that pertain to raising a family in our great town! <br />
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