On a recent trip to the Spice and Tea Exchange, I had my daughter pick a new spice to add to our collection. She picked Lemon Verbena. Lemon Verbena has a smell reminiscent of tea with a lemony note.
When we got home we decided to add them to a traditional shortbread recipe to create Lemon Verbena Shortbread Cookies. I wanted to share this recipe with you. Continue reading “Lemon Verbena Shortbread Cookies”
Currently there are over 300 federally recognized Indian Reservations spread out around the United States. An important part of understanding Native American culture is learning how the reservations were established and the struggles they have endured. Continue reading “AHG Badge Help – Native American #22”
I firmly believe that children of any age can help with chores. Somewhere between the age of 2 and 3 my children began working along side of me helping to take care of our home. Granted the quality of work may not have been great, and it would have been quicker for me to do it myself, it taught them both the importance of work, and that we are each part of the family. As they got older their responsibilities changed and quality of work expected also increased. Continue reading “AHG Merit Badge Help – Family Helper #2”
When I sat down and began researching the badge requirements for Native American Badge, I was a little frustrated. The information is usually not in one location and required a bit of digging. And even then the information was conflicting. Continue reading “AHG Badge Help – Native American #6”
Last week I shared a printout to aid Pioneers and Patriots in tracking the chores they did to complete Family Helper requirement #12, so I thought it would only be fitting for me to help the Explorers as well. Don’t worry Tenderhearts, yours will be coming soon. Continue reading “AHG Badge Help – Family Helper #7”
