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Project Discussions:  2024 Badge Challenge  |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1409 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1409 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 29 2023 : 11:23:42 AM
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I'd like to issue a fun challenge for the Wildflowers as a group. After talking with mama hen, Debbie I think we can work together and accomplish it. Here it is:
Let's as a group do our best to earn at least 100 merit badges this year.
We can have fun with it and set mini goals along the way. We can also work together or individually. The only thing I ask is that you post here letting us know when you earn a badge. Let me know any thoughts you have.
Badge Count
Earned:131
Needed:69
Date updated 11/03/24 |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
Edited by - nndairy on Nov 03 2024 5:18:34 PM |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4218 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
4218 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2023 : 11:38:31 AM
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I love the idea Heather, and I will do by best to start earning badges in the new year. As I only have one badge my very first one that I received when I first joined MJF. It’s my crochet badge. She since I know most of our Wildflowers have many, many more badges than l do I will work individually. But, I know I have many of you to go to if I need help.
Thank you Heather for sharing ch a great idea.
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Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
1244 Posts
Julie
medina
ND
USA
1244 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2023 : 11:43:01 AM
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| I have never applied for a badge. I think I will check the list and see what I can qualify for. |
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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LauraBell
True Blue Farmgirl
323 Posts
Laura
Corpus Christi
TX
USA
323 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2023 : 3:34:22 PM
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I have been trying to figure out how to add more "MJF" time into my days. I let myself get too distracted with life since summer and I have missed my time here with you all - this is a great way to start getting back on track. Thanks for organizing this!
I've see my binder in my bookcase everyday - I'm going to pull it out tonight and find a couple I can get started with. We can easily do 100!
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Laura
Happy to be Farmgirl #7286 |
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
931 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2023 : 4:22:05 PM
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| Great challenge Heather and Debbie. I will do my best to get started. I feel very intimidated to begin, but I know if I could just get that first one under my belt it will get easier. I may have to ask for guidance along the way, thank you! |
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Wanda Sue
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month-August 2022 |
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2772 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
2772 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2023 : 5:08:50 PM
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| Wanda, don’t be surprised after you’ve done a couple how “addictive “ they can be! |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1128 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1128 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2023 : 6:42:44 PM
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| Yes!! Count me in!! I don’t think I even applied for any badges this year…I got a little sidetracked! lol. I love this idea, and Debbie Klann, I agree, once you start they are very addictive!! :) |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9698 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9698 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2023 : 1:00:09 PM
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| This is a wonderful idea. I will do my best to get some badges done. I had good intentions for this last year but didn't seem to get things done. Too many things grabbing my attention. Hoping to do better this year. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2772 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
2772 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2023 : 1:14:44 PM
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| Heather, I am really excited about this! Thank you for putting it out there and count me in! |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4218 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
4218 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2023 : 09:33:13 AM
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Look what I found on Pinterest, pre own CJ Armstrong a few years back and how she displayed her merit badges.
Then another that shows how to finish them for display.
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Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1409 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1409 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2023 : 11:04:26 AM
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I am so glad that you all want to join the fun!
That's a great find Debbie. I haven't done anything to display any of my badges. I keep thinking I want them on an apron and just never get to it. |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1409 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1409 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2023 : 11:05:11 AM
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| Is there a badge for embroidering your earned badges? LOL! |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2772 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
2772 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2023 : 11:21:49 AM
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| I think it’s part of the embroidery badge? I will look when I get home and report back |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
2772 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
2772 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2023 : 12:32:09 PM
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Here’s what I found on the embroidery page in Stitching and Crafting. |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
266 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
266 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2024 : 8:12:37 PM
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I've done quit a bit this past year to earn at least 7 badges! 100 is a little intimidating for me as I stay so busy here but I'm in, I'll try!
LOVE seeing CJ's picture with her badges! What an accomplishment!! |
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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HunnysHen
True Blue Farmgirl
174 Posts
Jami
Texas
USA
174 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2024 : 11:18:30 PM
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OhMyWord ! Pleeeeez say ya mean ALL OF US COMBINED earn 100 badges !!! lol
I say EVERY YEAR, I’m gonna actually apply for them….as it WAS the reason I first joined MJF …ha
This will be a great incentive to DO IT !
And love the pic of CJ ! |
w/ TEXAS SIZE Farmgirl HUGS !
Farmgirl Sister :
HunnysHen # 5876 |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9698 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9698 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2024 : 04:25:36 AM
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| I haven't put any of my badges on anything yet. I have them but haven't even embroidered them. I need to get to it. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1409 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1409 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2024 : 12:54:28 PM
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Yes - I mean that the total for the group is 100. I figured if 10 people earned 10 badges we could reach 100. I would love to have everyone earn 10 and reach over 100 but I know life happens!
I'm terrible at applying for the badges. I also have not done anything with the ones I've earned except put them in a folder. |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
185 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
185 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2024 : 1:42:30 PM
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Alright Heather! I am in. I will try my best! I set a goal of 12 badges last year, but only got 4. I am making the same challenge this year and I will do my best to make it happen! Last month I finished my advanced UFO badge. Now I just need to apply for it. That will be my first one for the year.
My suggestion would be for you to keep an updated tab on the first post of counting down from 100 as each person completes a badge. That way we can always see how many badges we have left to complete.
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Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528 |
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GinnyBelle
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
Hannah
West Lafayette
IN
USA
251 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2024 : 3:06:46 PM
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| I'm in! I also got sidetracked by life along about summer time and have felt very disconnected lately. Here's hoping for fresh motivation! I enjoy earning badges and feeling connected! |
Hannah #6994
February 2023 FGOTM |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
266 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
266 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2024 : 11:39:15 AM
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| I'm in if it means I don't have to try for a hundred but at LEAST 10! So much easier for me to chew on Heather!! :) |
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1409 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1409 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2024 : 12:58:47 PM
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| It's alright if you just do one badge this year, Dianna. This is meant to encourage not stress LOL! I wanted to set a goal that was obtainable not so high it was intimidating - that's why I thought 10 people doing 1 badge a month for 10 months of the year. It doesn't mean only 10 people or that everyone has to do 10 badges. Some of the badges are fairly easy and you might already be doing them in your everyday life (like paint and garden) and some are harder. I bet you'd be surprised how easily you could earn 5 badges. The hard part for me is finding time to look through them and then applying for them. So don't stress - just join the fun by doing whatever you're able to do :) And that goes for everyone! |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1409 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1409 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2024 : 11:12:41 AM
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| I went through the badge book today to make my list and I discovered a very easy badge that would be a great starting point for anyone! Under the Make it Easy tab there is a badge titled "relaxation" I'm going to make it my badge to complete for January - both the beginner and intermediate level. Check it out - you might want to join me :) |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
4218 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
4218 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2024 : 12:46:39 PM
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Heather thats great the relaxation badge, I will do it with you.
Everyday at 4pm, I stop whatever I am doing, whether it’s cleaning house, paying bills or whatever. And take an hour and a half to myself to relax before I start dinner. I may meditate, read, write a letter, but usually I knit or crochet as that is when I feel the most relaxed. Sometimes I will put my earbuds in and listen to my music while I knit.
My second Badge I am working on for fun is Let’s Get Physical . I need to lose a bit of weight and firm up so January 1st I started Chair Yoga, it is so fun, I have an App I use. When we lived in Colorado before our move here I did Yoga and Tai Chi with friends at the Community Center. But, that has been awhile so I am out of shape, we walk but that’s it!
So here we go! Thank you Heather for the kick in my Keister I sure needed it!
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Edited by - Blessed in Colorado on Jan 07 2024 12:47:15 PM |
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GinnyBelle
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
Hannah
West Lafayette
IN
USA
251 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2024 : 6:31:40 PM
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| The relaxation badge seems like something I should look into as well! I could definitely use some help/inspiration in that department. |
Hannah #6994
February 2023 FGOTM |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1128 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1128 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2024 : 7:17:10 PM
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Headed to check out the relaxation badge now!! :)
Good for you, Debbie, for adding the yoga to your day. I started walking on the treadmill and doing core strengthening exercises and some exercises for balance. :) |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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