This is my second year as a Girl Scout leader. This year, I have a multi-level troop of 25 Daisies and Brownies. Unlike the older Girl Scout badges which are sold individually, Daisy petals are sold in sets – 10 petals & 1 center, so when you make a purchase you need to store the remaining petals until they are earned through out the year instead of buying as you go. My Brownies are also working on several retired badges, so as I find them on eBay I need a safe place to store everything. ...
Preparing for Weather Emergencies
Now that the winter weather has arrived, its important to be prepared for whatever Mother Nature can throw at us. In the winter months, weather emergencies typically consist of snow, ice, power outages, or burst pipes. I think it is important to be prepared, however being prepared shouldn’t happen in the 48 hours leading up to a storm or weather event. When you wait to prepare until the last minute, you end up going into stores that are sold out of generators, ...
Evolution of a Garden Plan
In 2008, my husband & I put in our first garden. There was no garden plan, just me spending about $30 on random veggies I thought I would like to grow. We tilled the ground (which was a nightmare - a lot of clay), and I marked out the beds and planted. My oldest son was only 7mos old at the time, and I thought I'd be able to do it all. Other than the tomatoes, our garden was an absolute disaster! I didn't realize how much I didn't know about gardening. For starters, we had a huge tree ...
Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Bacon makes everything better, and that's definitely true about this Bacon Wrapped Chicken. Its a little sweet, a tad spicy, and your entire family will gobble it up! Sweet & Spicy Bacon Wrapped Chicken 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Bacon slices - 1/2 a slice per piece of chicken salt and pepper to taste garlic powder chili powder brown sugar Preheat your oven to 400. Prepare your baking sheet (do not use a baking dish - it traps the steam, and your bacon will stay soft) by ...
Goals for 2016: In the Garden
One of the best parts about New Year's Day is that anything is possible. The year is a clean slate, and you can make the most of each and every day, every moment. This reminds me of the garden. In the garden, you start each season with a clean slate, just dirt waiting to show you the possibilities. So, for my first post of 2016, I would like to share my goals for in the garden. The Past 2 Years in the Garden Over the last 2 years, we have built 9 raised garden beds, one of which holds our ...