AHG Badge Help – Zoology #18

Posted on April 9, 2019 by

How does two ladies having tea in Boston in 1895 relate to a boy born in Haiti a little over 100 years before? All history is a web of seemingly unrelated events tied together in unexpected ways. Continue reading →

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Berry Sweet

Posted on March 25, 2019 by

 

Even though it is March, and a little early for strawberry season to begin, I could not wait to share this darling little strawberry keychain with you. Continue reading →

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Taco Tuesday

Posted on March 12, 2019 by

Who doesn’t love tacos.  They can be made with just about anything – chicken, beef, heck even shrimp (you have got to check out this recipe for Shrimp tacos with strawberry mango salsa).  Since they can be eaten with your hands, they are adored by young and old alike. While tacos are yummy, I think I will skip tasting this one and just add my keys and toss it into my bag.  Continue reading →

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Handle with Care

Posted on March 11, 2019 by

I am currently fascinated with quick and easy knits.  This week I will be featuring a collection of keychains. Thankfully this Saguaro cactus does not have any thorns.  Continue reading →

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AHG Badge Help – Engineering #1

Posted on February 28, 2019 by

You probably remember the Sunday School lesson we heard as children about the wise man who built his house upon the rock. And let’s not forget the foolish man who built his house upon the sand.  And of course you have to sing the song with the hand motions.  But there is so much more to this bible story than the engineering truth about needing a firm foundation. Continue reading →

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Badge Help – Runaway Slaves

Posted on February 22, 2019 by

Well, here it is the last Friday in February. The new year is already slipping away.  Before we know it, spring will be here.  But instead of borrowing trouble from tomorrow, I am going to focus on today.  I set out to write a series of posts for the Freedom Seekers Merit Badge.  I have already posted merit badge helps for the Tenderhearts and Explorers, and don’t want the PiPa’s to feel left out.   Continue reading →

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AHG Badge Help – Corn Husk Dolls

Posted on February 15, 2019 by

During the month of February I am focusing on the Freedom Seekers Merit Badge since it is Black History Month.  Requirement #12 of Freedom Seekers has the girls make a corn husk doll and write a story about their doll.

It was common for slave children to make toys from discarded items such as corn husks.  Continue reading →

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