From the Blogger's Desk of Jenni Davis

Hello MOPS moms,

I recently attended a wonderful conference that affirmed and encouraged moms from ALL walks of life. Check out the web - Sally Clarkson's ministry Whole Heart Ministries. http://www.wholeheart.org/. I would HIGHLY recommend that you attend in 2012! It was certainly worth all the effort it took to get there. I am hoping to go next year with all my mommy friends.

Have a blessed day!
Jenni Davis

MOPS - Recipe

www.thenourishinggourmet.com

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease (with coconut oil) a 9 x 13 casserole dish. Grind the following nuts into a coarse nut flour. Don’t let it turn into nut butter!

1/2 cup cashews
1 cup of pumpkin seeds
1 cup of almonds

Put into a medium size bowl and stir in the following.

1/2 cup of sunflower seeds
1/2 cup pf pumpkin seeds
1 cup of raisins
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Melt in a small saucepan:

1/2 cup of honey
1/4 cup high quality coconut oil

Pour honey/oil over the nut mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated with it. Press evenly into the prepared casserole dish and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until it is lightly browned on top.

Allow to cool and store in the fridge.

Dilbeck LAW - Estate Planning Basics

Hello MOPS moms,
The following information was shared at our last MOPS meeting 2/2/2011.
Jenni Davis

The following is presented for your information only and should in no way be construed as legal advice.

Estate Planning Basics

1. Your Kids - Estate planning allows you to choose a guardian who will care for your children in the event you are unable to do so. If you do not choose, a court will make the decision.
2. Your Health Care Wishes - An estate plan includes a written statement of your wishes to ensure that your family knows how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill.
3. You Sanity - Estate planning is really just organizing. You work hard to care for your family and your future. Simple planning can ensure that your family is able to make the most of your assets.

THE ESSENTIALS

Not everyone can afford a professional estate plan - but there are still things you can do without spending any money. Organize and prepare a folder with all the essential information. You don't need to have extensive documents in here, just the basics. You can type up your own overview sheet or photocopy the front pages of your documents and include in the folder. Keep the folder in a safe place, where it can be found in case of emergency.

Paperwork to include:
a. Bank accounts - numbers to all accounts and safety deposit boxes.
b. Home - homeowner's insurance, title insurance, deeds.
c. Life insurance - check all beneficiaries and be aware of the terms and conditions.
d. Health care - insurance, directives.
e. Retirement accounts
f. Investments
g. Important or expensive belongings

FREE RESOURCES

California Bar Association - Estate planning brochures, lawyer referrals www.calbar.ca.gov
Public Library - Books in the Nolo and For Dummies series
Nolo - Legal forms, law books and software, free information, www.nolo.com
Health care - Advance Health Care Directive, www.cmanet.org, www.agingwithdignity.org

The following is presented for your information only and should in no way be construed as legal advice.

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