September 2010 Issue: 2

Fall is Here

September was a busy month of networking, preparation and scrapbook activities. It also marks the official beginning of the Fall Season and with that comes lots of family fun. Favorite pumpkin recipes are pulled out of the cupboards. Here's a great pumpkin recipe we wanted to share with you:

Thai Pumpkin Soup This recipe can be made as spicy or as mild as you wish -- just add more or less of the chili peppers to your taste

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 clove garlic, chopped 4 shallots, chopped 2 small fresh red chili peppers, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped lemon grass 2 1/4 cups chicken stock 4 cups peeled and diced pumpkin 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk 1 bunch fresh basil leaves

Directions In a medium saucepan, heat oil and butter over low heat. Cook garlic, shallots, chilies and lemongrass in oil until fragrant. Stir in chicken stock, coconut milk and pumpkin. Bring to a boil until the pumpkin softens -- try not to over-cook. Using a blender, blend the soup to either a smooth or slightly chunky consistency to your preference) Serve with basil leaves.

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Make & Take - Women's Leadership Network

WLN holds a monthly social to give their members the opportunity to do something fun and to get to know each other a little better. September's social was a Make & Take Social -- the first scrapbook social ever held within the group.

Each person had the opportunity to make 2 Halloween themed greeting cards and 1 treat box. With lots of concentration and relaxed conversation, the ladies created their projects with flying colors !!

The Women's Leadership Network is comprised entrepreneurial-mined women and holds a regular monthly meeting offering guest speakers and progressive dinners.

For more information on WLN, please go to: www.meetup.com/Women-s-Leadership-Network

October Activities

We are so excited about our upcoming engagements for the month of October!! But we have a confession to make ....... We really love providing Event Scrapbooking services !!! Capturing your day while it's happening and packaging it up in an instant keepsake is one of the things that makes your day even more memorable.

We have a mix of private and public events this month -- here is a look at a few of them:

Baby Shower Event

This private event is being held in a function room at a large restaurant with an expected attendance of 60+ guests. The Event Scrapbook for the Mom-to-Be is all ready for the day -- now all that's needed is the event day to arrive!!

Birthday Party Event

This private event is going to be exceptionally fun as it's using a high tea murder mystery theme! We are working together with two other event service providers resulting in an event that will be one to remember.

· Scrapping on the Spot - Event Scrapbooking Services (add link to our site)

· Meals Like Mom -- Chef Services, Food Preparation and Murder Mystery Story (www.mealslikemom.com)

· Toni Serendipity Party & Event Planning - Venue planning and set up (www.toniserendipitypartyplanning.com)

Cody's Farm & Pumpkin Patch

Going to a farm during harvest time is something that most families look forward to. Cody's Farm in Marengo, IL holds a series of weekend activities during the month of October leading up to their famous Pumpkin Patch weekend. Aside from the favorite activities of the corn maze, tractor rides, barrel rides and entertainment, they add something new each year -- one of the news things this year is Scrapping on the Spot. We will be selling hand-made gifts and scrapbook pages and will be holding Make and Takes for kids and adults alike.

Cody's Farm is a great family experience and one that shouldn't be missed! For more information on their October dates and activities, please visit their website: (http://www.codysfarm.com/) or Facebook Page: (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Codys-Farm-Fresh-Vegetables/118880778161133)

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