Center Moriches, New York
At the home of Glee Hoonhout

Please join us for this festive seminar as we help you prepare for the holiday season!

We will first have a talk on the importance of family traditions and the reason for the season! This will bring inspiration and a deeper focus on the beauty of why we celebrate. Next up a mini workshop on creating a beautiful advent centerpiece—easily decorated from Thanksgiving to Christmas, with focus on the Advent “wreath”! Lastly, a quick demonstration for packing for the holidays—packing list for all ages, and how to efficiently use packing cubes!

Schedule: 
9:45 Arrive
10:15-10:45 Talk
11:00-11:30 Mini workshop
11:45 Packing demonstration
12:00 Depart

Same-day registrations are welcome! Online registration will be closed at 12:00 pm on the day prior to the event. If you plan to register on-site, please bring a debit or credit card as cash will not be accepted, and email the hostess to let her know that you will be registering on-site.

For more information, contact:
Glee Hoonhout
631-902-8730

To download invitation (5 x 7), click here. To download promotional cards (4 to a page), click here.

Center Moriches, New York
Address will be sent to attendees

In the busyness of work and the demands of everyday life, taking time to plan, cook and enjoy a meal with those we love has become more of a rare commodity—but family dinners matter! This seminar invites participants to see the value of serving meals for their families and offers resources of menu ideas that will inspire them to set aside time in their schedules to gather for a meal. Our demonstration will be given by a certified nutritionist who will share menu hacks and great ways of saving time, without sacrificing the quality and love that goes into preparing!

Schedule: 
9:45 Arrival
10:00 Welcome and Introduction
10:15 Talk
11:00 Break
11:10 Talk and demonstration
12:00 Depart

To download promotional invitation (5 x 7), click here. To download cards (4 per page), click here.

Center Moriches, New York
Home of Glee Hoonhout; address will be sent to attendees.

The importance of women in our society is being challenged by the current cultural climate and resulting confusion. Angela Widmer, wife, mother of 6 and educator, will give a talk on why women need to embrace now more than ever the unique "Feminine Genius" that St. Pope John Paul II so eloquently coined, and the profound impact this can have on families and the culture as a whole.

Tessa Widmer, Digital Marketing Specialist for Baked By Melissa, will give a talk and demonstration on how to look and feel our best with a simple and fabulous collection of apparel that is affordable and fun. Tessa is a fashionista with incredible tips and tricks.

Schedule:
9:45 Arrive, coffee and tea with morning pastries
10:00 Welcome, Introduction to Home Unlimited
10:20. Talk: Importance of Women in Society
11:00 Demonstration: Everyday Fashion On a Budget
12:00 Departure

To download invite card (5 x 7), click here. To download cards (4 to a page), click here.

Center Moriches, New York
At the home of Glee Hoonhout, address will be sent to attendees

One of the hallmarks of harmony in the home is understanding the key elements of order and organization from a physical point of view. This class will highlight one of the essential spaces in the home: the linen closet. Simple order within these shelves can save time and eliminate frustration for all in the home. Participants will learn to create “bed linen bundles” (revolutionary!), how to fold towels to save space, and will see how organization of toiletries and laundry supplies, etc. can be done with simplicity and grace!

Schedule:
9:45 Arrival, coffee and tea
10:00 Introduction to The Art Of Living For Women
10:15 Talk on the Joys Of Order and Organization
10:45 Demonstration
11:15 Discussion of future topics
11:30 Departure

For more information, contact:
Glee Hoonhout
631-902-8730

To download promotional brochure, click here.

Garden City, New York
Address will be emailed to attendees.

Schedule:
9:45   Arrival and Coffee
10:00 First Talk
11:00  Break for Refreshments
11:00  Second Talk
12:00 Depart

Children’s Birthdays with Budget-friendly Themes, 
Planning Teenage and Young Adult Get-togethers!
Too often today’s mothers find themselves worried, frazzled, or intimidated at the prospect of a child’s birthday party and older kids’ get-togethers: worried whether their child (or the other children) will like it; frazzled by the anticipated number of guests and the ensuing mess in their home; intimidated by the over-the-top parties and gatherings given by many of her fellow parents. Our speaker, a mother of three, will share her tried and true suggestions. She’ll talk about how the birthday party’s theme can be taken from the child’s own personal interests, activities, and temperament. Many practical tips will be shared, such as  getting help from older siblings, which fosters generosity in the family! She’ll talk about using your imagination and not being afraid to be original! 

Come for Coffee. Celebrating Friendship. Making Good Coffee and Tea. Attractive Table Settings.

Friendship is one of life’s greatest joys. Our speaker will encourage the attendees to welcome their friends frequently to their homes for good conversation and simple refreshment. Being able and willing to do this, especially on an impromptu basis, presupposes that the hostess can do this with a minimum of time and fuss. Having a few attractive linens and dishes takes this from having an average cup of tea or coffee to a real ladies tea time! Our speaker will speak about how any hostess can give her friends comfort and an innate sense of worth just by the care she puts into the presentation. She will also share how the art of asking good questions can help a friend in need, and that the time together can foster a real appreciation for friendships!

Light refreshments will be provided.
We are limited to 15 attendees. 

$25.00

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

To download promotional brochure, click here.

For more information, contact:
Glee Hoonhout
(631) 902-8730
whollyoilsandwellness@gmail.com

Long Island, New York

Our morning will begin with coffee and a talk on the art of simplicity in the home through the vehicle of little things done well!

The practical classes will be focused on life’s basic skills in the kitchen: Bread baking and soup making.

Schedule:

9:45 Arrival and coffee
10:00 Opening talk
10:30 Break
10:45 Class in the kitchen
12:00 Departure

1) Bread Making 101: Learning How to Make Homemade Dinner Rolls

The art of making bread at home does not have to be as mystifying as it seems. With the growing interest in eating healthier foods for the family, many novice AND seasoned homemakers want to try their hand at bread making. This class will provide the participants to see firsthand each step of the process. Our presenter will answer all the questions about the ingredients, the process, and the techniques as she demonstrates making one of the most gratifying recipes: dinner rolls. Her baking tips and shortcuts, born of her expertise (she was a professional baker for several years) and her experience of baking for her own family will be particularly helpful to the attendees. Participants will receive the recipe and the skillset to go into their own kitchens with confidence to provide the gift of freshly baked bread for the family.

2) Soup Making: Preparing Basic Soups

The presenter will teach another gratifying skill in the kitchen: the art of making soup. Beginning with learning how to make soup stock from scratch, the participants will watch how easy it is to make homemade stock (the base of many soup recipes), but will learn that in a pinch there are delicious and nutritious alternatives that can be store bought (and which ones to avoid!). The presenter will emphasize that, with the knowledge of how to make a basic stock, they could prepare an endless variety of soups using whatever they had on hand. With the confidence of knowing how to make the base of the soup, the presenter will share with the participants the simplicity of a recipe like butternut squash and ginger soup. This session and the previous bread making session aim to contribute to the participants’ growing knowledge of the basics of baking and cooking and to their skillset in preparing simple, but nutritious and delicious meals.

$25.00

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

Address of event will be emailed after registration is completed.

For more information, contact:
Glee Hoonhout
gleehoonhout@gmail.com

To download the promotional brochure, click here.

Garden City, NY
Hosted at the home of Patricia White; address will be sent to attendees via email.

With interior designer Jolene Strife, founder of Designing Life, LLC

Schedule :
9:45: Arrival
10:00: Introduction and first talk
10:45: Break for coffee
11:00: Second talk
12:00: Depart

First talk:
How we define intimate spaces has everything to do with where and how we foster quiet and tranquility. Silence can be a hallmark for intimate spaces, and relationships within the home can respect and learn to promote these treasured assets! The speaker will share on how to identify which area in the home is clearly for communal conversation and interaction and how to encourage others to use it for that purpose, and where our focus on other parts of the home can create an environment that respects and honors the need for more quiet reflection and connection. The Master bedroom , a study, a child’s homework space-all of these can necessitate the need for quiet and tranquility, and the speaker will help clarify how we can usher in that sense of serenity.

Second Talk :
BRINGING BEAUTY INTO A ROOM: COLOR, TEXTURE, LIGHT.
CONSIDERING THE TASTES OF OTHERS.

To transform a house into an attractive home for her family is the task of every homemaker. Whether gifted with innate talent for the work or not, every woman can create rooms that are appealing and suitable for her family’s needs. After first considering the practical aspects of decorating a given room (its size, shape, architectural features, light, number of windows and doors, etc.), the speaker will then discuss how the elements of color, texture, and lighting can maximize the assets of a room and can also minimize its flaws. This conversation will focus on how decorating the space does not have to break the bank, but with some small changes , your intimate space can feel like a brand new room, and one the exudes warmth and tranquility! 

$25.00

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.

To download promotional brochure, click here.

Please contact Glee Hoonhout for information:
gleehoonhout@gmail.com