Corn is a vegetable that just screams SUMMER to me. While flipping through the Palo Alto Junior League cookbook I found a recipe for Corn Pudding and decided to make it earlier this week. The ingredients were all on hand, other than a few fresh ears of corn. The recipe originally served 8-10 people so I quartered it since I…
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Baby Led Weaning – New Moms and Moms To Be
Okay JLC Moms and Moms-to-be, I want you to know about the new trends, classes and other things when it comes to parenting. Today’s topic: Baby Led Weaning (BLW) I heard about this method from other moms I’ve encountered on social networking sites. Simply put, it is a method of weaning where complementary foods in whole form are added to…
Season Changeover and Fall Open House
Knock out some volunteer hours early and get a look at the latest fashions coming to the WearHouse clothing racks! Season Changeover is coming to the JLC WearHouse, as well as the Fall Open House. Season Changeover is scheduled for Saturday, August 10 starting at 11 a.m. The WearHouse team is looking for provisional and transfer members who want to get…
A Time for Cleansing, Flywheel Style!
Flywheel Charlotte has been a great partner for the JLC since they opened in the area and now the fitness studio is helping JLC WearHouse Manager Karen Price on her fitness journey. I can’t believe it has been seven weeks since I started my fitness journey. I feel amazing and it’s all about the spin and barre classes I am…
Junior League Cookbook Recipes: Cheese Pinwheels
I recently got my hands on a Junior League cookbook, circa 1984, from Palo Alto, California. After perusing the book I came across a handful of recipes that I wanted to try out. Since we were having company over for July 4th, I decided to make “Cheese Pinwheels” to serve as appetizers. The ingredients were all items that I usually…
New Moms & Moms To Be – Infant Survival Rescue
As a new Mom, I’m learning new things every single day. The one thing I learned about most recently has blown my mind (Infant Survival Swim). My friend Robin DuMont has her 7-month-old, Austin, taking lessons after seeing a video posted online and has been going on and on about it for weeks. So, what is Infant Survival Rescue (the official name) and…
JLC History
70 years ago in JLC history… During the 1942-1943 JLC Year, the League released the Old North State Cookbook, the League’s first of its kind. The League’s cookbook originally sold for $2.06 and raised $2,881.50. It was delivered to customers by bicycle to save on the cost of gas. Since the original Old North State Cookbook, the JLC has continued…
JLC WearHouse Quota is Now Open for 2013-2014
It’s that time of year again – time for cleaning out closets, de-cluttering cabinets and starting with a clean slate! The $100 quota donation period for the JLC WearHouse is now open for 2013-2014. The WearHouse welcomes donations of home goods, furniture, books, shoes, toys and of course clothing for men/women/children. Remember: all clothing items must be brought in on…
Gearing up for Third Thursdays
I have really enjoyed a nice little summer break from my JLC duties, but I am definitely starting to miss seeing everyone…which makes me super excited about out upcoming social events! The Third Thursday Socials are a social staple for our League and this is a great way to meet and mingle with other League women. They are obviously the…
Continuing a Cornerstone Kickoff
How much do you know about the JLC Cornerstone Project at Reid Park Academy Community School? This is a huge project that our entire League should play some role in, and the Internal Communication Counsel’s goal is to make the Blog a vehicle for information to get out to the entire League about when and where you can help. Thanks…