Sewing Kits for Operation Christmas Child

American Heritage Girls is proud to support Samaritan’s Purse and Operation Christmas Child in bringing the good news of Christ to children all over the world.

In order to complete the Textile Arts merit badge, my daughter organized a service project, for her unit, to make sewing kits to include in our troop’s OCC boxes. sewing-kit-2 Continue reading “Sewing Kits for Operation Christmas Child”

AHG Merit Badge Help – Best Me I Can Be #9

Sleep is an important part of each of our lives, or it should be.  Sleep deprivation in children can cause poor academic performance, irritability, lack of coordination, and it can slow their growth.  In adults, chronic sleep deprivation can contribute to obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. And while we may like to sleep in on Saturday, there is no way to make up for sleep we have lost.

A good sleep routine is important for all of us.  AHG includes the need for sleep in the Best Me, I Can Be Merit Badge.  In order to be your best, you need sleep. Continue reading “AHG Merit Badge Help – Best Me I Can Be #9”