We had our Super Saturday a couple of weeks ago and it went great. Here are the things we offered to our sisters. We combined with another ward, and that had it’s pluses and minuses.

- Doll-size Flannel Quilts: very easy! FREE! It was initially going to cost $2 a sister, but someone donated a bunch of fabric and it ended up being free. We also had about 7 sisters bring their sewing machines to help out with this project, as well as some donated thread

- Citrus Vinegar Jars: very easy! Cost: $2 The citrus fruits were already sliced, vinegar, and long bottle necked jar were provided. Tied with raffia, and a little gift tag.

- Faux-Tiled 8×10 Pictures of Christ and the Woman at the Well:
fairly involved. Cost: $10. We had pre-routed (spelling?) wood.
You paint with craft paint the outside squares- we offered a choice between black and forest green. The “grout” lines were painted with cream. The center four squares you paste your pre-cut picture of
Christ and the Woman. We used hair dryers to quickly dry the craft paint. Then an epoxy-lacquer compound is applied to the picture to give it that shiny bathroom tile effect. They were then blow-
torched to allow the epoxy-lacquer to set, and left covered and dried overnight. The sisters picked up their pictures the next day after church.

- 12 Days of Christmas Box- very easy! Cost: Free! It was a mini-class on a fun way to do the 12 Days of Christmas. A CD with all of the stories and gifts was handed out.

- How to Write your Personal History- Cost: Free! Another mini-class offered on how to write your personal history. The sister who taught the class has her degree in Family History. She provided handouts for everyone. I have these as well if anyone is interested.

- Fun, Chic, and Inexpensive Ideas for Decorating for the Holidays:
Mini-class taught by our Relief Society President. Handout offered. Things on how to make Jack-O-Lantern Jars, A Fun picture frame with Holiday Ornaments hanging down, etc.

- Humanitarian Aid Project: Sewed and put together school kits. I think we did 75, and our goal was 50. We had the material donated, and the sisters from both wards brought the appropriate materials to fill the bags.

Our lunch we had sack lunches complete with a piece of fruit, ham sandwich on croissant, chips, and a cookie. We had the round tables set up and the sisters had water to drink.

That’s it! We had a wonderful turnout, and I guess some of the Priesthood were jealous that we got to do such fun things in RS.

Crystal
Seattle, WA

For our July HFPE, we are doing a Christmas in July theme under a Super Saturday umbrella.

We’ll be doing three crafts:
1. Tile Pictures ~ $10
2. Glass Blocks ~ $12
3. Fabric Angel ~ $5

Among other things, we’re going to set up a table with Christmas ideas (hand-outs) to give the sisters.
When I was growing up my family did the 12 Days of Christmas as Secret Santa’s to member families in our ward. My Mom adapted it to work for my brother when he was on his mission for his Christmas package.

-Heidi In Calgary, Canada

I just wanted to let you all know what we’re doing for Souper Saturday in October - our classes are as follows:

1-Dipping Chocolates (each sister will take home 1-2 lbs chocolates)
2-Wood Ghost (designed by a sister in the ward)
3-Decorative Terra Cotta Pots
4-I Spy Pouches
5- Night Light (made with shower glass blocks)
6-Self Defense
7-Holiday Hor d’oeuvres
8-Hooded Towels
9-Little Persons Aprons (made with pot holder, hand towel, and ribbon)
10-Family History Center (available all day)
11-Tying Baby Quilts (available all day)

Time is 9-2 with Soup and rolls (of course) for lunch. We are having babysitting available on a ‘as needed’ basis… so we’ll see how many kids we get. This has been a lot of work, but I think it will be a great day. Thanks for all the great ideas!!!

-Sandy in Seattle