Weekly News...

Hello Everyone that is here in Indiana! It feels like half of the state is down south this week for Spring Break! I'm sorry for everyone who had to stay here with the colder weather, but the sunny days have been really nice!

Thanks to everyone that came out to our Spring Fling last Saturday! We had such a nice time and received donations for the Human Services Food Pantry. Just have a few more things I want to add, then I will deliver the goods on Monday! So, if you didn't get a chance to stop by and drop off a canned food donation, there is still time. Just have it turned in here by 4pm this Saturday!

I also want to congratulate Della who won the $20 gift certificate and an Easter Basket full of fun for wearing her Easter Bonnet to the Spring Fling. It paid off for her! Check out the pictures below to see Kimi and I in our Easter Bonnets!

In these final weeks before Easter, let us remember the sacrifice that God gave to us, and be thankful. Remember to pass along the great news of this gift to everyone you know.

"If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?" Romans 8:31-32

NEWS

Check out the latest Art Classes Scheduled here at Kira's Cottage Christian Store through the rest of the year! There are alot of fun classes scheduled, so check it out on our google calendar above!

Don't forget to take our new poll this week. Last weeks question on where you would rather be was pretty universal, The Beach! I did however choose a theme park because my second home is at Disney World! And, the beach is only an hour or so away!

Unfortunately, due to lack of interest, Kid's Day has been cancelled. I am disappointed, but I plan on rescheduling for later in the summer!

Don't forget to turn in all the Easter Coloring Contest sheets! They are due by next week! If you haven't picked yours up, stop by today. Your child could win an Easter Basket full of goodies and the Veggie Tale movie, An Easter Carol.

The April Sales flyer is now out at Kira's Cottage Christian Store! It is full of great deals and some new coupons! Come by an get yours today!

Free giveaway instructions at the bottom of this post.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Don't forget the Art Class tonight,Color Theory, at 5pm! Only $12 and we will be discussing the Munsell color chart and putting it into practice!

Art Class-Watercolor with Pen and Ink

Saturday, April 18

Kids 5-9 from 11am-12pm $12

Adults from 1pm-3pm $22

Come and learn how to make a beautiful design using pen and ink, then painting washes over it with watercolor! We will be creating a spring animal design.

Call to register 317-738-4242

Book Club Meeting

Our next book club meeting is on Thursday, April 30 from 6:30-8pm. We are reading The Shack this month by WM. Paul Young. If you would like to join the book club, you receive 25% off each months book club title. Check out our book club blog at http://www.kirasbookclub.blogspot.com/

Anniversary Open House-6 years!

Kira's Cottage has been here in Franklin for 3 years in May, and been in business for 6 years! WOW! We are really excited about this, so we are planning our annual Anniversary Open House!

Friday, May 1 & Saturday, May 2

Come and join us for some fun! There will be prizes, games, and more! Plus, Sonya Ware-Meguiar, the director of Girls Inc, will be here a Book Signing! Her new book, Stylin' With Sonya, is 100% going to benefit the Girls of Girls Inc. You must come and check this out! We will also be debuting the newest Willow Tree figurines on this special day. You will be getting an invitation in the mail, but in the mean time, mark it on your calendar!!!

RECIPE

For those of you that have been visiting my blog for awhile, you know that I LOVE pumpkin! It isn't always for fall. Check out this 0 point Weight Watcher recipe I found! I can't wait to try it!

Here's a very tasty and easy to make 0 point treat!If you find the pumpkin flavor too strong, you can add a banana to the mix. Weight Watchers Fat-Free Pumpkin Pudding
recipe Makes 8 servings

Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1 (1 1/3 ounce) box sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 cup water

Preparation
1. Mix the water and pudding together until there are no more lumps.
2. Bring to a slow boil in a saucepan.
3. Stir frequently.
4. Remove from heat and fold in pumpkin and spices.
5. Pour into 8 small serving cups.
6. Refrigerate 2 hours until firm.
7. Top with fat free whipped topping to serve
http://amandasrecipecollection.blogspot.com/search?q=pumpkin

FREE GIVEAWAY

This week, we are giving away another FREE t-shirt of choice to the 3rd person to email me and tell me they want it. Yes, the 3rd. It's a gamble, I know, but I thought, Hey, let's switch it up a bit! kirascottage@aol.com