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Merit Badge Awardees - Woo-hoo Sisters!: Farmgirl Sisterhood Merit Badge Awardees  |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
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 Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 10:48:27 AM
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Meagan Johnson (dazed81, #1255) has received a certificate of achievement in Outpost for earning a beginner level First Aid badge.
"We already have first aid kits in the bathroom, kitchen, and garage. We also have smoke detectors in all rooms on our main floor and in the attic and basement. I check the batteries in them twice a year at time change and replace them regardless of their condition.
Last spring I put together first aid kits for each vehicle we own. I also check them each spring and replenish them, and check the expiration dates on medications as I keep tylenol, Motrin, and Benadryl in them.
I also keep crushable emergency ice packs, because with two toddlers, most of our injuries involve falls of some sort or bumps and bruises. I also keep extra things like an all natural sting-stop for bug bites, and individual doses of Benadryl spoons in case of allergic reactions, bee stings, etc. I have also made laminated tags for each bag that include personal information and emergency contact info for each child, like Date of birth, names, parent names, telephone numbers, pediatrician name and contact info, and alternate contacts (grandparents, neighbors, etc).
I shared photos of these with my friends and inspired many others with small children to make first aid kits for their vehicles. They are SO nice to have and we use them every single year. We also take them camping with us, because we have our vehicles with us and we tent camp.
My husband was very grateful because one day when he had the kids, one of them fell and had a good bump to the head, and the ice pack was a lifesaver. I had a friend's child fall at the park and use an ice pack, and another time my daughter fell and busted her lip at the park and I had the ice pack right there ready. Also great to have bandaids and neosporin and bactine for those bad falls on concrete that bring on knee scrapes."
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 10:56:24 AM
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Lyn Bleiler (Taos Lyn, #2702) has received a certificate of achievement in Garden Gate for earning a beginner level Heirlooms Forever! badge.
"On a snowy spring day, I read Lynn Coulter's wonderfully informative and fun book "Gardening with Heirloom Seeds," and was so inspired that I'll be planting only heirloom flower seeds. There are so many beautiful varieties that work with my dream of a cottage garden. I'll also be planting a few heirloom vegetables (starting with tomatoes) this year. I'm sure I'll refer to Lynn's book again and again throughout the growing season.
Thanks to newfound interest in heirloom seeds - especially flowers - I've been able to map out how I want my little cottage garden to look this summer and now I can hardly wait to get started."
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 11:44:52 AM
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Lyn Bleiler (Taos Lyn, #2702) has received a certificate of achievement in Stitching & Crafting for earning a beginner level Crochet badge.
"A friend gave me a bag of leftover wool and although I wouldn't have chosen the colors myself, I loved how they go together. I crocheted a scarf in single crochet, and added a crocheted flower embellishment, and a lacy trim stitch on the edges. I was reminded how my childhood friend's grandmother taught us to crochet when we were very young, and what a gift that was so I asked my friend if her granddaughter might enjoy learning, and now we have weekly lessons that are really fun.
I really like the scarf and wish I had enough yarn leftover for a matching hat. My friend's granddaughter is really excited with her progress - but the best part is that my friend (73 years old) is even more thrilled with her own progress. Turns out she always wanted to learn to crochet so now the three of us are having a lot of fun!"
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 11:51:28 AM
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Meagan Johnson (dazed81, #1255) has received a certificate of achievement in Stitching & Crafting for earning a beginner level Aprons badge.
"I love to sew. I have several aprons, but this time I actually had a need for an outside apron. With two little ones and an armful of laundry, I have serious issues with transporting so many things. :) Especially challenging were clothespins. in previous times I had a clothespin bag that I had sewn for myself, but I was in the habit of leaving it out on the clothesline all season, because I didn't have enough arms to carry it inside. The bag got faded and began to tear, and the clothespins would get icky (I prefer wooden ones to plastic).
I needed a solution for clothespins that was handsfree and could hold a LOT because we have serious laundry here, especially with mamma cloth and cloth diapers and cloth wipes. We also use cloth napkins.
I adapted an online tutorial for a pocketed apron and made my own clothespin apron.
I ADORE this apron. It is everything I ever needed and it's SO PRETTY and sunny! I love that I don't have to reach across the line for a clothespin or slide the clothespin bag and reposition it with me so often. I keep it on a hook inside the front porch, and whenever I take out a basket or two of laundry I just tie it on, put the basket on my hip, and still have a free hand to open and close doors and help a little one down the steps. It has become the most practical apron! I think I will make another this year to keep my gardening tools in, and maybe even one for gathering produce in the garden. *adore!*"
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 11:59:44 AM
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Meagan Johnson (dazed81, #1255) has received a certificate of achievement in Stitching & Crafting for earning a beginner and intermediate level Crochet badge.
"I have completed both the beginner and intermediate Crochet badges.
I learned to crochet as a child, from my aunt. It is something that I am very happy she taught me, because I haven't seen her or spoken to her since 2004. :(
My grandma was a wonderful knitter and crocheter but she died when my mom was 15. My mom never really learned, so my aunt taught me. Up until this past winter (I am 32) I did not know any crochet stitches besides single crochet. I could NOT follow a pattern. I purchased several books and spent LOTS of time learning to crochet new stitches. I taught my friend Lisa to crochet. She had only previously knittted. Then I taught my friend Anya to crochet. She had also only knitted. As I increased my knowledge and my confidence, I learned to love crochet even more. I made small blankets for my daughter's dolls to practice new stitches, especially pretty openwork ones. I also made a poncho for my 3 year old daughter.
I made each of my children a hat and scarf for winter, each hat had earflaps and followed a pattern. I attempted to make mittens and socks... I made one of each (hee hee, I couldn't make two alike, I must practice).
Then I started to make my daughter a twin sized stripe blanket that matches her comforter. It took me all winter to make but I was so happy and proud when I finished! I would take it to church and crochet during the service and other churchgoers would stop by to comment on how pretty it was and how much they loved to see it's progress. I have had several people since then ask me to teach them (here I come Expert Level Badge!!!)
I have just started a twin sized blanket for my son, using different squares that I will hook together. :)"
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 12:14:13 PM
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Lyn Bleiler (Taos Lyn, #2702) has received a certificate of achievement in Stitching & Crafting for earning a beginner level Sew Wonderful badge.
"A friend had given me a wonderful burlap fold-up sewing kit which was a perfect start to assembling all I needed for a complete kit. A cardboard cake box I found at a thrift store is the perfect container for all of my supplies. A stuffed fabric pear I made from a pattern in an old Somerset Magazine makes a fun pin cushion.
It is great having all of the supplies in one portable container to take on the road."
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 12:21:25 PM
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Lyn Bleiler (Taos Lyn, #2702) has received a certificate of achievement in Farm Kitchen for earning an intermediate level Get It Together badge.
"It felt so good to finally go through the kitchen and focus on what things I need, and what things should be passed on to someone who can use them. The list of needs includes: measuring spoons and measuring cups (believe it or not); a bigger cutting board, a crock pot, and more staples (rice, pasta, canned goods).
Taos has a free box at our recycling center so I took a box of items there where I know they find a good home.
Giving away some things freed up a lot of cabinet space and having a list has helped a lot. I bought a crock pot which I've wanted for a long time, and found a good-sized butcher block cutting board at a resale shop. Garage sale season is upon us (hooray!) so I'll keep the wish list tucked in my pocket. Let the hunt begin!" |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 12:27:57 PM
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Shasta Forrester (Shastasue, #2715) has received a certificate of achievement in Outpost for earning a beginner and intermediate level Woman-at-Arms badge.
"My entire life I've been around guns. My dad taught me gun safety at a young age. My family is not a hunting family but has guns for sport and protection. It wasn't until I met my husband that I found an interest in hunting. He enrolled me into a hunter safety course as an anniversary present. After completing the course I bought my rifle, a 30-6, and spent a lot of time learning about my gun. I've spent well over 20 hours shooting my gun and practicing hunter safety.
After spending a lot of time target shooting, I've now got my hunting license. I've been on a few unsuccessful hunts but enjoy every bit of it. The quality time with my husband, and thought of providing for my family makes me enjoy it even more. I am looking forward to going out with a fellow farmgirl to earn my expert badge." |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 12:39:11 PM
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Shasta Forrester (Shastasue, #2715) has received a certificate of achievement in Stitching & Crafting for earning a beginner level Aprons badge.
"A good friend and fellow farmgirl had a pattern for a half apron. She took me under her wing for this project. If took two full days and a broken sewing machine but I did it.
I love it!!! I've never had or used an apron before but now you won't see me in the kitchen without it." |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 1:16:10 PM
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Nicole Christensen (texdane, #1155) has received a certificate of achievement in Farmgirl Legends for earning a Chapter Leader badge.
"Last year I started my own chapter, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters. In the last year, the following members have joined:
1. Nicole Christensen (myself, Chapter Leader)
2. Ali Minasian
3. Suzanne Sherwood
4. Jacqueline Ferri
5. Betty McTiernan
6. Jolene Isdale
7. Cathey Jayne
8. Kristen Solt
9. Dina Daum
10. Teri Johnson
11. Heidi Jackson
12. Barb Delaney
13. Adrienne Roberts
There are a handful of other ladies who have asked to come, and are on my invite list, but haven't made it to a get-together yet." |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 1:17:26 PM
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Nicole Christensen (texdane, #1155) has received a certificate of achievement in Farmgirl Legends for earning a Chapter Guru badge.
"In the past year (April to April), I have organized my chapter with the following:
1. Presented to my chapter about going organic and plastic free (Presented to the girls about how my family has changed our lives and home by doing so, and some of the girls have followed)
2 Took a jam making class together, and then I gave the girls my own tips as jam making is a hobby
3. Organized and took a rustic farmgirl class together, learning to milk a cow, different garden skills,and bake a pie from scratch using all ingredients gathered at the farm
4. I have taught three of the girls (and one of their daughters) how to knit.
5. Hosted a friend who owns a goat farm and she presented the great points of using goat milk soap
6. We have also done a Halloween goodie bag swap and a homemade gift swap at Christmas
7. Created and organized a "Soup Swap" |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 1:39:00 PM
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Nicole Christensen (texdane, #1155) has received a certificate of achievement in Stitching & Crafting for earning a beginner level Homespun Christmas badge.
"This past year, I made all my own Christmas tags with stamps and yarn for my packages. It was so fun. I also made most of my Christmas presents: jam for my friends and family, cookies for my father and stepfather, a knitted shawl for my sister-in-law, a knitted dress scarf for my DH, and a hat for my DD.
Great! Everyone loved their gifts, my budget was not over, and I will start earlier in the year and try to make ALL my gifts! It is fun and challenging, and so rewarding when the recipient receives it." |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 1:54:03 PM
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| Kristina Nelson (FieldsofThyme, #800) has received a certificate of achievement in Farmgirl Legends for earning the Schoolmarm Cleaning Up badge. |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 2:21:09 PM
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Kristina Nelson (FieldsofThyme, #800) has received a certificate of achievement in Each Other for earning a beginner level Farmgirl Spirit badge.
"I am unable to have a "bash" at my house due to 3 dogs and no outdoor fencing (we do not cage our dogs).
I did however, send out invitations to friends and family, to the MaryJane Farmgirl Sisterhood. I introduced them to the badge program, with links and examples of my accomplishments. I listed all of the books, and suggested they borrow them from the library for more information. I listed all of the MJF links for purchasing the books, store items and the forum. Several are interested, but very busy to join at this time. I will also post our chapter meeting notes in our local paper, hoping to draw more attention to the program, and our chapter." |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
7351 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 2:40:12 PM
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Diane Rathje (Countrypotter, #1641) has received a certificate of achievement in Farm Kitchen for earning a beginner level Get It Together badge.
"I finally sorted and cleaned my plastic food storage area. I did toss items that are no longer safe to use and took the remaining containers to the local recycle center.
The cabinet looks great. In fact, I've been able to keep it organized for over a month now. I no longer have to shield myself from getting covered in plastic when opening the door. Thanks for the motivation to get it done!"
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