Author Archives: lifeofmommab

Make a Joyful Noise

Posted on December 9, 2019

Every year at camp there is at least one new girl who has no idea what a SWAP is. Then there are those who ran out of time before camp to make any, or worse, they made them but left … Continue reading →

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Jigsaw Puzzle SWAP

Posted on December 2, 2019

WOW this year has flown by. I can’t believe there are only a few weeks left in 2019. December has really snuck up on me.  I realized that I never posted any SWAPS from this summer, so instead of focusing … Continue reading →

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Plastic Canvas Tic Tac Toe

Posted on November 25, 2019

Completing the Needle Art Merit Badge, requires you to make both big and small projects from your selected art form.  If you enjoyed making Plastic Kissies (here), and you are ready to tackle a larger project.  Check out the Tic … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Pancakes

Posted on November 21, 2019

I love breakfast for dinner, and pancakes are one of my go to meals on busy days when the cupboard is bare. Pancakes are definitely a comfort food for me.  With fall upon us, why not make pumpkin pancakes.

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I Spy Bottles

Posted on November 18, 2019

When helping our Tenderhearts complete the Stick Shifts and Safety Belts merit Badge, we created “I Spy” bottles. Our troop has a very diverse group of Tenderhearts. This made creating a travel game a little more challenging.  My non-reading first … Continue reading →

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No Cowboys Here

Posted on November 14, 2019

Recently I was asked to make a sign for a friend.  Her daughter is all about horses.  She provided the sign and I provided the vinyl.

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Plastic canvas Kissies

Posted on November 11, 2019

Ok, I admit it! I am a product of the 80’s.  Do you remember these?   These little plastic canvas critters have many different names.  I grew up calling them “Kissies”.  If you are have never seen these, they are … Continue reading →

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