Tinsmithing first became popular in England around 1630. Tin was the poor man’s silver. In the early 1700’s during colonial times, tin became popular in America. Tin was inexpensive, lightweight, easy to clean and durable. Popular uses for tin included lantern covers, fireboxes, and fronts of pie safes.
Recently the kids and I took a field trip to the zoo. Now that the kids have gotten older we no longer make regular pilgrimages to the zoo. But this trip will be remembered for a very long time.
The weather was a bit nippy for January, but since the zoo was running a special $3 per person, we decided to take a break from school and join some friends at the zoo. We saw the usual zoo animals – lions, tigers and bears, Oh my! The zoo even had jaguars. I don’t recall ever seeing jaguars before this.
BUT what makes this trip memorable was the elephants. 
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We love American Heritage Girls. With our endless moves it has been a great way for us to meet people in a new community. It also has allowed us to try things we never would have done before. My daughter loves anything crafty. The Creative Crafts merit badge is a great way for her to try new types of skills – Bead Making.
At our house we love SWAPS. Recently at a regional AHG campout, Lily received a SWAP that I have never seen before. It was a simple pipecleaner that was shaped into the letters AHG. I thought it was adorable and easy. I only wish the creator of this SWAP had included a tag.
While it is still cold outside, it is never too early to think about spring and work on AHG merit badges. My daughter recently completed her Home Decorating Merit Badge.
