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Merit Badge Awardees - Woo-hoo Sisters!: Farmgirl Sisterhood Merit Badge Awardees  |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7452 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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 Posted - Apr 07 2011 : 3:02:10 PM
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Diana Vermillion (momofsome, #2454) has received a certificate of achievement in Farm Kitchen for earning a beginner level ChillOver ComeOver badge.
"Ordered the Chillover powder and read the Ideabook and the special farm kitchen magazine. A farmgirl sister and I had a get together, making and tasting!
Delicious.....the cat licked the bowl!" |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7452 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2011 : 3:07:55 PM
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Diana Vermillion (momofsome, #2454) has received a certificate of achievement in Farm Kitchen for earning a beginner level Forage for Food badge.
"As my mother had worked at the extension office for 30 years previous, I was able to read her books on edible plants in my area.
Edible...the best overall book." |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7452 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2011 : 3:13:59 PM
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Justine Thompson (JThomp, #2904) has received a certificate of achievement in Farm Kitchen for earning a beginner level Get It Together badge.
"This is my first merit badge! I cleaned out my storage container cabinet and organized it. I had more containers than I could possibly use, so I gave one set to someone who is just starting out in her first apartment. I recycled the oddball lids and worn out pieces.
It turned out great! I no longer have to dig to find lids or containers! Everything is so easy to get to. I am so happy that I was able to help someone out a little as well."
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7452 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2011 : 3:19:12 PM
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Laura Hughes (Morning, #1915) has received a certificate of achievement in Each Other for earning an intermediate level Families Forever badge.
"We kept track for one week of all the tv we watched. Most of the time the television that we watched was from Netflix streaming and movies. We rarely watched regular tv programming (which makes me wonder why we even have cable).
We have never really watched much television but I would like to expand this theme and see just how much time we spend on the computer and on video games. I think this is an area where we can cut back time." |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7452 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2011 : 3:32:14 PM
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RoDonna Carson (kymomma4, #2361) has received a certificate of achievement in Stitching & Crafting for earning a beginner level Buttoned Up badge.
"I have collected over 100 buttons. Most of what my aunt gave me.
Some of the buttons that were given to me by my aunt used to belong to my great-grandmother, they are wooden." |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7452 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2011 : 3:38:36 PM
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Kim Wingert (kiminca, #2164) has received a certificate of achievement in Garden Gate for earning a beginner level The Secret Life of Bees badge.
"I read The Secret Life of Bees and really enjoyed it. I watched the trailer about vanishing bees--and wished it was longer, I am going to try to see the whole film. I also researched bee friendly plants for my area, and where the bees like to find these plants. I have fuchsia, lavender, sage, thyme, oregano, pyracantha, penstemon, orange and lemon trees, and I have planted a variety of squash plants.
I noticed as I was preparing my beds for spring planting that bees were all over a yellow flowered weed. I left the weed for a few extra weeks until I noticed the bees had left. I find myself rescuing bees from my dog's water dish, and encouraging my children to appreciate the bees and to not be afraid of them. I am looking forward to the next level!" |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7452 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2011 : 3:44:42 PM
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Kim Wingert (kiminca, #2164) has received a certificate of achievement in Make It Easy for earning a beginner level Let's Get Physical badge.
"I have spent the last 5 weeks doing a weight training program three times a week, in addition to walking on alternate days. I am trying to be aware of what I eat, and have been careful to snack to keep my hunger at bay. I read a book on weight training, another book on healthier eating.
I have lost eight pounds and feel a definite 'hardening' taking place in my middle and in my legs. The best part has been the puffiness going out of my face! I enjoy the challenge of eating better, however, I am going to change to more free weights and fewer floor exercises until I loose some of my bulk. I plan to add biking to my aerobic days to pick up the intensity." |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7452 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2011 : 4:01:38 PM
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Kim Wingert (kiminca, #2164) has received a certificate of achievement in Stitching & Crafting for earning a beginner level Aprons badge.
"I made an apron from some fabric that I had on hand that has retro kitchen tool pattern. To spice it up I added red piping.
I have never made an apron before--it was fun, it reminded me of the aprons my mom used to wear when I was growing up."
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7452 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2011 : 4:05:50 PM
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Kim Wingert (kiminca, #2164) has received a certificate of achievement in Stitching & Crafting for earning a beginner level Sew Wonderful badge.
"I put together a sewing kit that I could keep handy with all of the essentials, as well as a threader, some hooks and eyes, and snaps. I put them all in a cute basket I found in an antique shop.
I haven't had a sewing kit in several years and had really missed it. I had such a good time putting it together I made another one for my daughter in law to be. I am keeping it on the top of a stack of baskets where I keep some of my craft supplies so it is always handy."
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7452 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2011 : 4:10:51 PM
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Jamie Sweeney (SunnyJam, #2504) has received a certificate of achievement in Cleaning Up for earning a beginner level Shopping Green badge.
"Here is a photo of seven of my reusable grocery bags. I've had my well-loved canvas bag for several years and have been adding "branded" bags when they are offered at the stores I shop at. Most were free with a coupon, so it cost very little!
I love using the reusable bags! They are so sturdy and can carry so much more than plastic grocery bags. I keep two in the trunk of the car at all times so I'm always ready to shop!"
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7452 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2011 : 4:20:47 PM
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Jennifer Schoener (plantcarazy, #2814) has received a certificate of achievement in Stitching & Crafting for earning a beginner level Sew Wonderful badge.
"I first started by looking around my house to see what I could put my buttons and saftey pins in- I decided for now to use baby food jars until I graduate to something bigger! Then I found an old antique canning jar from Norway that I brought back as a keepsake and decided that was perfect for my seam ripper, tape measure, and the little odds and ends that will come later. I then had some vintage tupperware canisters that I never used, but I found that they hold spools of thread and bobbins perfectly. I started out with the basic colors of thread- white, black, dk. blue, and a tan/brown. I then wanted to make a pinchushion that I could easily take with me. A while back a painted a little wooden box, with a lid, and then never did anything with it. Well I found out it fit straight pins perfectly so I took some polyfill (from my couch!!) and an old bib of my daughters that I could not let go of- I cut the bib to size ran a running stich around the edge, and filled it with the polyfill and cinched it shut. I then glued it to the bottom of the wooden box and now have a lidded pin cushion box.
At first I did not know where to start, but once I did get started the creative momentum seemed to kick in! I am very happy with how it turned out, especially since I was able to use small treasured items I did not have a use for before! My inspirations came from the Mary Janes Stiching Room book, and my hopes to reuse things I already had in the house. Now I can't stop sewing!!"
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7452 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 10:03:32 AM
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Debbie Brown (rileybrown, #2007) has received a certificate of achievement in Garden Gate for earning a beginner level The Secret Life of Bees badge.
"I did watch the trailer of the movie at vanishingbees.com and also a couple of the other links associated with this. Until you read and listen to this you just don't realize how important the bees are to keeping the world spinning. I also googled up a list of "bee plants." Some I had, but I bought three more to add to my garden. I had already read "Secret Life of Bees" as well as seeing the movie.
Picture attached shows the bee plants I have planted in my garden. This merit badge did provoke some interesting conversations with my fellow "Farm Girls."
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7452 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 10:17:55 AM
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Meagan Johnson (dazed81, #1255) has received a certificate of achievement in Cleaning Up for earning a beginner and intermediate level Shopping Green badge.
"I have 14 reusable shopping bags and also about 6 reusable bags that collapse. I use them when we go shopping, and even at places like the fabric store.
Our entire house is cleaned with non-toxic cleaners. I make my own cleaners from vinegar, baking soda, and ingredients like Borax, Lemon Juice, essential oils, and occasionally purchase an all-natural cleaner to try. We also use re-purposed rags, microfiber cloths, etc to clean with, and no paper towels.
We have elminated all swiffer and like products and I clean the floors with a steam mop and also have a handheld steam cleaner for surfaces and upholstery.
I also make my own soap and my own laundry detergent, using the Duggar Recipe. Previous to this I was using an all natural powdered detergent that I purchased online in bulk, 5 gallon buckets, and the same company's all natural oxy-boost stain treater purchased in 5 gallon buckets. They worked well but were costly, and I set out to make some at home, which I am very happy with.
Wonderfully. I have had the opportunity to share with many friends and family members the effectiveness of grean cleaners and laundry detergents. I have written lots of reviews on my blog of green products we have used, including my steam cleaner. I have many friends who have completely or partially converted to green cleaning and green laundry detergent. I also was able to give tips when I recently attended a parent workshop that was geared towards green cleaning in the home.
I also have completed a slideshow of photos and steps to making my own laundry soap using the Duggar method. :)
Instead of uploading photos I would like to direct you to the You Tube Slideshow of making the laundry detergent."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIVeSl2_zWo |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7452 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 10:31:41 AM
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Meagan Johnson (dazed81, #1255) has received a certificate of achievement in Garden Gate for earning a beginner level Gaining Ground badge.
"I have a compost bin that I started in 2008. We add to it all spring, summer, and fall, turning it regularly. We will now start to add the chicken poo to the compost, which has me so excited.
I also own and have read "Worms Eat My Garbage" and also "Let it Rot" by Stu Campbell.
I have considered using worms in my compost bin, but because of the cold weather, the worms would not survive the winter here, from what I have read. We do, however, find earthworms in the yard throughout the season, and the kids know right away to add them to the compost bin. :) They think it's so much fun!
The compost has actually not been going AS well as I thought it would. The compost turner that we purchased was, well, crap. So I will be starting this season with a pitchfork. if we had more space and aesthetics weren't an issue in town, I would have an open compost pile... the one that I have is very difficult to get inside and turn. I am looking forward to seeing what type of compost I will unearth this season, especially with the addition of the chicken poo and bedding.
Adding worms seasonally might just be the ticket, and since I have read up on them, I might just try that this year to see what happens. :) Perhaps this will help me with the intermediate level of this badge. :)" |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7452 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 10:37:43 AM
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Meagan Johnson (dazed81, #1255) has received a certificate of achievement in Garden Gate for earning a beginner level Backyard Farmer badge.
"We are raising a small flock of backyard chickens. They are fed organic chick starter (nothing medicated) and they are thriving! We love them! I never knew chickens could be so awesome! I have read several Hobby Farm and grit publications, as well as "Chick Days" by Jenna Woginrich and am currently reading (and finding it fascinating!) "The Chicken Health Handbook" by Gail Damerow. My dad grew up with chickens, and he is excited to watch us raising them. Today I started converting an old dog house to a chicken coop, adding venting, an external nest box, a closing door, and a small attached run.
I am SO happy that we decided to undertake this exciting experience!
It's been going wonderfully. The chicks are a joy to raise and really quite easy to care for. The kids love them and even the dog has done well with them. They are growing SO FAST! I can't wait to finish the coop!
Here are some of our most recent chicken photos. I have more if you need them :)"
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=292978&id=595797731&l=190c0d85f3 |
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