Do you ever have bananas that have been forgotten after sitting on the counter for one too many days? At my house they go into the freezer. They are then added to smoothies for the kids- or for an extra special treat, I make banana bread.
Last year I received a collection of recipes from my husband’s aunt. There were a lot of family favorites that I have used and a few that I had not seen. One was for Corn Chowder. It sounded great, so we gave it a try. I tried tweaking the recipe several times, but it still was off. So I started searching and found a couple of different recipes. I combined them, and added some seasoning. I must say after making my version twice now, my family likes it better than the old family recipe. Shhh… don’t tell anyone.
Today is Mint Chocolate Day. No, you will not find a parade through downtown, or banner hung proudly in homes. But, if you look closely you may find people enjoying this delightful combination.
Last week I shared with you a worksheet I created to help with the Bible Basics merit badge, requirement #11. Keeping with that theme, this week I would like to share another printout to aid in the completion of the Bible Basics badge at the Explorer level.
Hopefully, each girl spends time each day reading scripture. If they do not, now is an excellent time to form this habit. I wish I had developed this habit at a young age. Bible Basics requirement #9 has the girls spend time in scripture each day for two weeks.
This can be done by choosing a book of the bible and reading through it, or in conjunction with a devotional book. The form below has the girl record the passage of scripture they read, and what spoke to them. Continue reading “Bible Basics Merit Badge”
Living in Northeast Florida, we are surrounded by lizards. Every time I step out the front door, I hear the little critters rustling in the leaves. It has taken me a while to get used to them. The good news is they seem to keep the insect population under control. When I saw this free pattern on Ravelry, I knew I had to knit one.
