the mothers institute needs YOUR help

MfL at the frederick meijer gardens

we had an excellent time at the gardens today. the butterflies were in and they were flying all over the place. they came in a number of colors and sizes. they had a case at the exhibit that showed the chrysalises. we even had the opportunity to see newly emerged butterflies. did you know their wings are curled ans soft and they have to wait for them to straighten and harden. very interesting.

there was a room just for insectivorous plants and we were able to see many different types of pitcher plants along with sun dews and venus fly traps.

the day was just beautiful for a march day. the sky was blue and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. we were able to walk to trails of the garden and play in the kids area. everyone really enjoyed themselves.

frederick meijer gardens is a fun place to take the family, it has something for all ages to enjoy. whether you are a resident of grand rapids or just visiting, this should definitely be at the top of your list of places to visit.

Mothers for Liberty meetup group

We are not only looking for moms who would like to join our group, BUT we are also looking for moms who have talents and interests they would like to share with our group ... possibly as a guest speaker at one of our meetings.

Some of the topics that would be of interest to our members include homeschooling/unschooling, gardening/canning, alternative energies/green living, writing/publishing, running for local office, etc ...If any of these topics appeal to you and/or you have experience in any of these areas and would like to share your knowledge with other moms, please contact me via this thread, pm me at CafeMom http://www.cafemom.com/home/Leslillli or contact me thru the Meetup Group at: http://moms.meetup.com/3675/message/?recipientId=6034274

Mark your calendars!!

Join us for our Mothers for Liberty National Online Afternoon Tea Party: Wed. Jan. 28th @ 2pm Central We'll have interesting, educational and entertaining posts -- fun quizzes -- live keyboard chats -- contests -- prizes -- and more! Participation is easy ... simply join our Mothers for Liberty National Group online via CafeMom. Go to: http://www.cafemom.com/ -- Type in the words "Mothers for Liberty National" in the search bar -- This will take you to the group's homepage where a link is provided to register at CafeMom so you may join the group. Note: If you are already a member of CafeMom, simply click on the following link: http://www.cafemom.com/group/54702/

Mothers for Liberty coloring contest

The national Mothers for Libery group is holding a coloring contest!! Color our Mothers for Liberty Logo The Mothers Institute is sponsoring a Coloring Contest for children ages 3-12. The Coloring Page is the Mothers for Liberty logo, a unique image created especially for The Mothers Institute and our Mothers for Liberty Magazine. Children are eligible to participate in this contest if their mothers (or grandmothers) are members of one or more of the following organizations/groups: 1) The Mothers Institute 2) Mothers for Liberty Meetup Group 3) Mothers for Liberty Yahoo Group 4) Mothers for Liberty National at CafeMom. The contest runs from January 5 through January 31st. Completed Coloring Pages must be received by February 5th to be considered for judging and should be sent to: The Mothers Institute 515 W. MainGreenville, IL 62246 Judging will be done in three categories: ages 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Winners (and prizes) will be announced on Monday, February 9th via our MI Weekly Update posted here on our website. down load the color page here.

Had a Blast at the mothers for liberty meeting.

the sewing meeting for the west michigan mothers for liberty was an awesome good time. Robin, Kate and i made our little sewing projects (the one i made is above) and then sat and chatted over coffee and tea. many ideas were shared for the group and our next meeting is in the works. i am so excited and hopeful for the development of the group. good thing are going to come of it. hopefully we will start getting more members and more activities can be done on promoting liberty and freedom and community.

mothers for liberty november 8 meeting

do you want to learn to sew? this is the meeting for you! we will be sewing a couple of simple projects that everyone from beginning seamstress to the expert will find fun. bring your machine and supplies (i will list later) and come and join the fun. i do have one extra sewing machine, so even if you can't bring yours you can borrow mine. the coffee will be hot and the conversation good, please come on out.

mother's for liberty meet and greet

the first meeting of the west michigan mother's for liberty went very well. three members sat and had a great conversations over coffee. we discussed the mother's institute, the mother's for liberty and the direction of the group. i am in the process of planning the next meeting, i think i may be beginning sewing. how cool.

home from the conference!

well the first annual mother's for liberty midwest conference was a success!! i had tons of fun with all the like minded mamas.

left to right robin, ruth, leslie, karin, jan, leanna, patty, jennifer, aimee and andrea.

there were disscussions about what brought us to the conference, the thomas jefferson education (which i am very excited about), running for office, the mother's institute and soapmaking. i was a very good time and it was nice to finally meet these ladies in person.

this is the soap i made at the conference! it is very nice, very bubbly!

mothers for liberty mid west conference

the mothers for liberty midwest conference is this weekend! i am going and demonstrating soapmaking with my mom. i've been busy all week trying to get ready, but i'm sure i'll forget something.

if you happen to be in the area, stop by and check it out, here is the info

What: Midwest Mothers for Liberty Conference

When: Saturday, September 27, 2008

Where: Senior Citizen Center 616 W. Jackson, Vandalia, IL

Theme: "Radical Responsible Mothering ... From Soap Making to Soap Boxes"

when i return home, i will post how the conference went!