Jesus Nut SWAP

This summer our camp theme centered around creations.  We explored God’s creation in a beautiful mountain setting. But we also studied modern inventions.  Since our Pioneer and Patriots attend a longer camp than our Tenderhearts and Explorers, I wanted to develop a SWAP just for the older girls.

Have you heard about the Jesus Nut?  No, not that crazy bible thumbing guy on the corner, yelling at everyone who walks by – the helicopter part.  A Jesus Nut is a slang term used to describe the part of the helicopter that hold the propellers onto the helicopter.  Soldiers and mechanics realized very quickly that this small part, that fits into the palm of your hand, was crucial to the flight.  If the part were to come loose, the helicopter would crash and there was little chance of surviving.  All that was left for the crew to do was pray.   Continue reading “Jesus Nut SWAP”

Another Cheesy SWAP

As someone who make hundreds of swaps each year, I am always looking for a budget friendly idea.  These SWAPS were made using a package of cellulose sponges I picked up at the local dollar store.  Each 3×5 sponge made 24 cheese wedges. For one dollar, plus safety pins, I got 72 SWAPS. That’s not bad at all. Continue reading “Another Cheesy SWAP”

“See Ya Later Alligator” SWAP

I decided to start my return to blogging with the SWAPS I made over the summer.

My regular followers know that I make a different SWAP for each day of summer camp.  This year was a little different because the 2018 AHG Leadership Conference in St. Louis Missouri occurred during the same time.  I had already committed to attend, and meet up with some AHG friends who do not live near me, for a much needed girls weekend before the date and location was announced.  So I was not able to attend camp like I regularly do. Continue reading ““See Ya Later Alligator” SWAP”