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Merit Badge Awardees - Woo-hoo Sisters!:  Farmgirl Sisterhood Merit Badge Awardees |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
17058 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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 Posted - Jun 04 2026 : 7:42:58 PM
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Shennandoah Connor (#8578, shennandoah) has received a certificate of achievement in Stitching & Crafting for earning a Beginner Aprons badge!
"For this badge I chose a simple, vintage/retro inspired pattern along with some fun fabric. I love the 40s and 50s, and this design had the simple yet elegant a line with a bit of a ruffle in the bottom edge.
I think it turned out cute. Between cutting out the pattern, the fabric, and then sewing it al together it took a few hours. The pattern didn't have a pocket but I am debating on adding one, to at least hold my chapstick. I can't be without it lol."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
17058 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
17058 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2026 : 7:46:14 PM
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Shennandoah Connor (#8578, shennandoah) has received a certificate of achievement in Garden Gate for earning an Intermediate Putting Away for Winter badge!
"For this badge I looked at ways of putting up some excess produce that was gifted to me (celery, potatoes, and shallots). The methods for dehydrating the shallots and celery were pretty straight forward, especially since I dry herbs in my dehydrator already. The potatoes required some pre-work, and had to be peeled and boiled before dehydrating. My goal was to make potato flakes and create my own instant mashed potatoes (my husband and daughter love the store bought kind). After boiling them I mashed them and spread them out on the fruit roll up sheets in the dehydrator. Unfortunately this did not turn out well. I may not have spread them out thin enough or maybe I needed to let the potatoes dry on the counter before mashing them. Instead they turned into a brown clump that wasn't salvageable.
The celery and shallots I tried to rehydrate for soup. After soaking for a couple of hours the texture was still weird, so I decided to grind them up and use them as powdered spices instead. I paired that with some shredded carrots from the freezer, ground turkey, fresh potatoes (not my duster ones lol), and some other spices for soup.
Luckily the soup turned out well! I'm doing some more research on the dehydrated potatoes to see if I can figure out what went wrong and what will work in my dehydrator. I had even followed the directions directly from the manufacturer of my dehydrator but without success. Still, celery and onion are very easy today and store. I grind them up just before I use them instead of grinding in one batch, My research said this helps preserve more flavor and nutrients and it just feels fresher."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
17058 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
17058 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2026 : 7:59:41 PM
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Debbie Fischer (#1582, BlessedinColorado) has received a certificate of achievement in Each Other for earning an Intermediate Families Forever badge!
"By keeping journals for the 2 TVs we have, 1 in our family room and 1 in my craft room. There are no TVs in any of our bedrooms it is not allowed. It’s a rule!
The Family Room TV is on just about 24/7 honestly. It is usually only off from 3:30 am to 9:00. That is the time my hubby is trying to sleep. You see my hubby is a disabled veteran in pain 24/7 so does not sleep much. I watch the TV usually from 7:00-10:00 pm with my hubby and son. We usually watch sports, sitcoms or movies, whatever we agree on as a family. We each alternate Fridays where we choose what we would like for dinner and whether we want a movie or games. On my Friday I like to choose games so I can beat my guys in Risk, Catan or Harry Potter. We have quite the competitions.
The TV in my craft room is not on but maybe less than 10 hours a week. I sometimes will have it on or the radio as I do not like it quiet in my room when I am creating. I love watching Gunsmoke over and over and sometimes it is just background noise for me. I also have YouTube on my TV so if I am crafting and I need help with something I will find it on YouTube. So not on much at all.
Not having TVs in our bedroom is truly a blessing as I like to read when I go to bed. I like to just read and relax before I fall asleep. I have a sound machine that is on all night as I love listening to the Waves of the water at the Beach."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
17058 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
17058 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2026 : 8:07:31 PM
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Debbie Fischer (#1582, BlessedinColorado) has received a certificate of achievement in Each Other for earning an Beginner Her-story badge!
"I just wrote a book (LOL) about you MaryJane under Merit Badge Chit Chat in the Main Forum. Here are some details I left out.
MaryJane as my powerful/influential woman you are still in a position of power today thankfully.
I earned my merit badge by researching you wherever I could find information and I emailed you questions as well that you graciously answered for me. I wanted to chat on the phone with you but I knew I would be nervous.
And you know all the particulars about yourself, where you were born school etc and now I know. So I felt I did not need to repeat the statistics.
I feel it turned out very well but I guess I will see once you read the Chit Chat and if I earned my badge.
And I am beyond happy MaryJane that you are writing a book, and I am looking forward to you finishing it and it is published. I hope I will be able to get an autographed copy :-)
Thinking over everything I read about you and knowing you as I do for being a Farmgirl for over 10 years, nothing surprises me that you have accomplished in your life. As I have seen and watched from the forum for these past years.
Thank you for letting us into your home and life.
At almost 71 years old I hope and pray before I die that we will be able to meet one day in person. I have waited for many years to just visit you and just chat with you."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
17058 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
17058 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2026 : 8:18:09 PM
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Debbie Klann (#770, debbieklann) has received a certificate of achievement in Garden Gate for earning a Beginner Terrarium Glass Gardening badge!
"I have never made a terrarium before and I have a history of (not) growing things...so I did some research to give my new creations a fighting chance!
I read some articles and watched some videos about creating a successful terrarium environment.
I needed to find a couple of cool glass containers, some decorative rock and plants!
I had to search out several places before I found the plants I was looking for. I didn't want something that would get too big too quickly. I also wanted to balance the colors and textures and choose plants that needed similar care and moisture. I decided to go with leafy green plants instead of succulents."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
17058 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
17058 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2026 : 8:19:00 PM
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Debbie Klann (#770, debbieklann) has received a certificate of achievement in Garden Gate for earning an Intermediate Terrarium Glass Gardening badge!
"I found the glass container that I had in my mind as I am planning on putting it on my coffee table.
The plants that I chose for this terrarium are a purple waffle plant, a schefflera arboricola and a varigated teardrop peperomia. I'm really happy with how it turned out! (It is pictured on the right.)"
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
17058 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
17058 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2026 : 8:19:56 PM
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Debbie Klann (#770, debbieklann) has received a certificate of achievement in Garden Gate for earning an Expert Terrarium Glass Gardening badge!
"I made a smaller terrarium and used an arrowhead plant, an aluminum plant and a pan am pilea. (Shown on the left)
This one will stay here until I decide who to gift it to.
These are really fun to make!"
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
17058 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
17058 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2026 : 8:27:42 PM
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Debbie Klann (#770, debbieklann) has received a certificate of achievement in Stitching & Crafting for earning a Beginner Basketry badge!
"I did some research on the 4 different types of basket weaving:
Coiling: one of the oldest and most versatile forms.
Wrapping a flexible fiber around a core material in a spiral to form a basket, usually circular or oval.
Plaiting: the simplest and most beginner friendly. Usually made from reeds or grasses using an under/over pattern, creating square, rectangular or a flat, sturdy basket.
Wicker: a rigid warp (splints) usually willow or wood and a rigid weft, with a flexible weft strand bound between them. Makes a very durable basket.
Ribbed: features a God's eye pattern beneath the handle. These intrigue me!
For my first basket, I chose to do a coiled flat basket with a small, looped handle on each side. I have it sitting on my coffee table with my new terrarium in it!"
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
17058 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
17058 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2026 : 8:29:26 PM
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Debbie Klann (#770, debbieklann) has received a certificate of achievement in Garden Gate for earning a Beginner Be the Farmer in Your Market badge!
"We have had a local Farmer's Market in town for several years. A new addition is a huge family operated nursery/market that is a favorite of mine! There are also several markets in the local surrounding area.
Now that they have reopened for the season, I have been getting reacquainted with what is for sale this season. Generally, there is fresh produce as it comes in season, outdoor plants, the garden club selling other plants, lots of food vendors, wooden toys, clothing, baked goods, jams, honey and eggs.
One thing that I noticed that was missing that could be a nice addition would be fresh cut flowers! Either by the bunch or a small nosegay type bouquet in a cute glass jar! Something someone could pick up and bring a smile to their face or someone else's!"
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
17058 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Jun 04 2026 : 8:41:10 PM
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Candy Hogan (#8283, Tigger9777) has received a certificate of achievement in Stitching & Crafting for earning an Intermediate Weaving badge!
"I bought a bunch of books and I already had a few simple looms like the plastic square loom kids make Potholders on, a wood table top loom, a bead weaving bracelet/ hat band loom and I have a huge carpet loom in the garage.
I watched YouTube videos on card weaving/tablet weaving.
Next,I bought 2 sets of cards and an Inklette loom.
Our Brentwood Farmgirl Chapter group met on Zoom for a weaving tutorial by Sherri and Sylvia. We learned together.
I had a sisterhood friend Ann, come over to help me fix a few issues. Then, I made a belt for my granddaughter. I showed my granddaughter how to turn the cards and how it makes a pattern.
I struggled, but I was happy to finish the belt."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
17058 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Jun 04 2026 : 8:46:45 PM
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Heather Neeper (#4701, nndairy) has received a certificate of achievement in Stitching & Crafting for earning an Expert Origami badge!
"I struggled to come up with a project for this badge. I didn't want to spend money on special paper to create clutter. My scrapbooking paper was very difficult to use for the intermediate level badge. Although it's not multi-colored, I finally found the perfect project! Not only did I have supplies on hand, but I think everyone will love receiving my creation. I learned to fold 5 dollar bills into a star!
It turned out a little lopsided, but I think it's still great. I will make some of these up ahead of time to use for tips when we go to a restaurant to eat. I am also going to look into other designs that use multiple dollar bills (such as 4 leaf clovers and flowers). I enjoyed the dollar folding much more than the paper folding."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
17058 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
17058 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2026 : 8:55:27 PM
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Tina VanDaam (#4701, TinaTina) has received a certificate of achievement in Stitching & Crafting for earning an Expert Origami badge!
"The project I did for this badge is a blanket for a toddler. My Mom had started it (only a few rows) and she passed away on Mother's Day, so I figured out the pattern she was doing and finished the rest of it. It took me awhile but got it done. I belong to a Crochet Club so we get on Zoom and crochet and talk for 2 hours every month. I also taught 2 of my friends to crochet as well.
The blanket turned out really pretty and the yarn was so soft. My nephews daughter really loved it. My Mom would have loved to see the finished project that we completed."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
17058 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
17058 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2026 : 9:04:36 PM
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Christine Kenney (#8680, bellepic) has received a certificate of achievement in Farm Kitchen for earning a Beginner Forage for Food badge!
"I learned about edible plants that grow like weeds in my part of the world, some dangerous look-alikes, and some safe harvesting and preparation guidelines.
I found a bunch more greens to fill out my salad bowl and two field guide authors who live close by. Maybe I can meet them in person some day.
Full notes blogged here: https://steamstead.blogspot.com/2026/05/foraging.html"
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
17058 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
17058 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2026 : 9:06:38 PM
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Christine Kenney (#8680, bellepic) has received a certificate of achievement in Farm Kitchen for earning an Intermediate Forage for Food badge!
"I may be behind schedule on planting the veggie beds, but it is comforting to know that there is still an abundance of forageable fodder in my 10,000 square foot urban oasis. I took photos and taste-tested some target plants on my morning walk around the property to supplementally water plants that weren't close to irrigators.
Spiderwort is the new go-to when I run out of store-bought lettuce. It seems to have a long harvestable season, grows in several parts of the property, and tastes mild enough you don't have to cook it or cut it with other leaves for your spoon salad.
I am also excited to try pickling nasturtium seeds as a heftier answer to store-bought capers.
Full recap blogged here: https://steamstead.blogspot.com/2026/05/foraging.html"
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
17058 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
17058 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2026 : 1:47:46 PM
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Shennandoah Connor (#8578, shennandoah) has received a certificate of achievement in Make It Easy for earning a Beginner Emergency Preparedness badge!
"For this badge, I used it as a couple's activity with my husband for my birthday (along with my Out There badge activities). My hubby and I are both interested in prepping. However, my husband often looks at it solely from a defense standpoint and worst case scenarios (as an army veteran who did four tours).
We sat down and discussed all likely emergencies (no zombies or aliens lol). We identified:
Power outages either due to storms or mechanical failure. We actually experienced this two weeks ago. Our main breaker at the pole went out and we had to get a family member to bring us a generator to keep our food safe in the fridge and freezer. I broke out my power outage kit (candles, flashlights, etc.) and since it was below 95 and I had new chicks hatched, I also created a warm cozy spot for the birds). We are looking at getting our own generator as soon as we can afford it. We do have propane Blackstone and ways of prepping food in a power outage.
Grass fires are common around here, especially when we have dry conditions and high winds. We have a plan for getting the humans and pets to safety (bug out) in the event of wildfire. I need to come up with a better plan for the poultry than let them loose.
Tornadoes and severe storms are common here (though not floods). Generally we get 50+ MPH winds and severe lightning which can cause power outages and fires. The interior hallways is our shelter in place space for tornadoes (no basements in Texas). The closest tornado dissipated a mile from our house, so it is a very real danger.
We are located just outside San Antonio (Military City) which has multiple active bases, bio med facilities, and other high value targets. So we are mindful of the fact that terrorism and war could strike this area. The neighborhood has a loose defense plan. We also have the ability to go to my in-laws just north of San Antonio if we need to bug out.
Our little town has been trying to get a prepping group going. In lieu of that I have connected with a few neighbors and we have identified who's responsible for defense, which houses have elderly folks who may need assistance, etc. We've supported each other through "Snowmaggedon" and other challenges and I feel confident in our neighbors' ability to come together in a crises."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
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MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Jun 17 2026 : 1:53:34 PM
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Shennandoah Connor (#8578, shennandoah) has received a certificate of achievement in Each Other for earning a Beginner Greatest Generation badge!
"I only have one grandparent left alive, and recently we had to go pick him up from the hospital in New Mexico as he reached a stage where he needed 24/7 care. My mom brought him to her house in April (about 1.5 hours away from my place). We did not have nursing/hospice care in place until this past week, so my daughter and I took turns helping my mom with overnight shifts so she could sleep, as my grandfather is constantly getting up and trying to walk around, but he is blind, senile, and frail and keeps falling. He's 93 and barely 100 lbs.
I spent the night at her place and stayed with him while she went to the doctor. He and I spent a lot of time on her patio (he is an avid pipe smoker and has to smoke outside). He told me stories about his dad and mom and uncles in Clovis. Over the course of talking he would sometimes confuse the past with the present.
He kept asking to go home, and my mom finally got frustrated and told him he wasn't going anywhere and why. He got really upset. I took him outside and he really opened up about how he felt, and kept saying how its not my fault and he really appreciates what we're doing and that he loves to see us, but felt like he wasn't being included in decisions about his life.
It absolutely broke my heart. My mom's parents were the ones that always made me feel at home and like I could just be myself. I would spend my summers with them. My grandmother was a Southwestern artist and my grandfather made furniture and frames. I would work in the shop with my grandfather and in the gallery with my grandmother. She taught me how to embroider, how to feed hummingbirds, how to identify birds and wild animals in her books by her picture window, and how to prepare matts for frames. My grandfather taught me woodworking and finishing, made silly jokes, showed me how to chop and stack firewood, and how to build a fire.
I'm glad I am getting some more time with him, though it doesn't look like he has much time left. I'll be heading over there again this week. (I included a picture of him snoozing at the table). "
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
17058 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
17058 Posts |
Posted - Jun 17 2026 : 1:58:44 PM
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Shennandoah Connor (#8578, shennandoah) has received a certificate of achievement in Outpost for earning a Beginner 'Out There' Women badge!
"For the badge I actually enlisted the help of my husband, who is an Army Veteran. We made a day of doing activities for my badges as the 1-1 outing for my birthday. I decided to put together a backpack that would serve for hiking and as a get home bag so I could get more use out of it.
We started by going to surplus store to find a quality bag that can hold up to high use and a variety of conditions. I chose one that was smaller than my bug out bag, but that could still hold key items and be modular with a mollie system. We then purchased nylon cord, poncho, emergency blanket, waterproof container for matches and a magnesium fire starter, mirror, high energy MRE snacks, and an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK). I supplement the IFAK with some additional first aid items (burn cream, antibiotic cream, alcohol wipes, bandaids, etc). I also added a blood type badge to my IFAK.
For the native plants, I have been working on the foraging badge items. 10 plants that are native to this area are:
1. American Beautyberry - the leaves can be used to make a natural insect repellant and the berries are often turned into jelly
2. Purslane - an edible green plant that is ample in the warmer months
3. Mountain Laurel - all parts of the plant are toxic to animals and humans
4. shepherds purse - often used internally and topically (as a salve) as a natural blood clotting agent
5. Henbit - the entire plant is edible and can be used like spinach
5. Vente conmigo - use topically as an insect repellent and anti-inflammatory. Also common as a tea or extract in Mexican herbalism
6. Prickly Pear - blossoms/buds often used to make juice, fleshy plant parts are edible and often cooked in Mexican cuisine (nopalitos)
7. Eastern Elderberry - flowers and berries are edible and high in antioxidants and Vitamin C
8. Amaranth - greens and seeds are edible (and it's prolific)
9. Wild sunflowers - seeds are edible (also prolific here)
10. Mustang Grape - fruit is used for jelly and wine (it can be invasive and is troublesome on our property). The leaves are super sticky!
I got to spend the day with my hubby and work on a badge. I also finally have a functional get home bag in my car (something that's been on my to-do list for awhile). All in all I think it was a success!"
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
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17058 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Jun 17 2026 : 2:02:43 PM
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Shennandoah Connor (#8578, shennandoah) has received a certificate of achievement in Cleaning Up for earning a Beginner Home Insulation badge!
"In our walls and ceilings we have traditional fiberglass insulation. It's loose insulation so can't say for sure what the R value is but fiberglass insulation tends to be R-15 or R-21. The insulation is not in every area it should be, so there are pockets that could do with filing.
Fiberglass is the least effective of the three most common types. Materials are generally compared based on their R value per inch:
Fiberglass: 2.9-3.8
Cellulose: 3.1-3.8
Spray Foam: 3.6-7.1
The windows were a bit of a challenge to identify as they were manufactured in the 90's. I finally found a sticker on one of the windows that identified them as Series 2,000 ANSUAA MA 101-93 DH R25/R33 with MFG code: CUP-1
After researching the model number and the manufacturer, I learned they are single hung, double-pane windows that were produced 1994-1999. The manufacturer is no longer in business, so that is all the info I was able to get. The weather seal around the windows is cracking and coming apart. I had to release these in our old house and it was a pain to find the right kind. I'm getting emotionally prepared to start the process with these windows (we can't afford to replace them any time soon).
I did contact FELPS (our electric company) about rebates. They stated "this type of program would need to be funded through an additional customer charge." So they do not offer any rebates.
I shared this info with our neighbors (and besties) down the street. Our houses are about the same age and we tend to have the same problems (we both had our main breaks go to in the past year, etc).
It was interesting to learn about the types of insulation and their effectiveness, and to learn about our windows and that the manufacturer is out of business. Hopefully that's not a bad sign lol! My husband and I are discussing things to improve the insulation, especially in certain areas. I'll be sharing that in the next badges!"
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
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MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Jun 17 2026 : 2:25:11 PM
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Debbie Fischer (#1582, BlessedinColorado) has received a certificate of achievement in Each Other for earning an Expert Families Forever badge!
"I actually did plan my family weekend away for Mother’s Day to CA to the Redwood National Park and Jedidiah State Park. I did not tell them until all plans were made, hotels paid for with no refund. It was for 4 days and we took our 17 year old Dachshund. They were excited when I told them. Whew!
Local outings are and will be to the Train Museum, Aquatic Museum, Local Ranch to pick Pumpkins and Sunflowers in October, and our local Coos Bay Museum we have not been to yet.
And when my nephew and family comes at the end of June we will go to the 600 acre Wildlife Safari in Winchester Bay, 2 hours away. We will have so much fun with the kiddos.
It was amazing, fun, happy, and joyous. We hiked, I did some tree hugging. We also walked at the beach as well. This was our 4th trip to the Redwoods since 2007.
We ate out and most of all we enjoyed quality time together for hours with no TV.
We are all looking forward to next year as we all want to go again:-)
Our Bella Girl became a Bark Ranger sponsored by the NP. She has a certificate and a tag for her collar. Now how cool is that?"
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
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MaryJane
Moscow
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USA
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Posted - Jun 17 2026 : 2:34:08 PM
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Debbie Fischer (#1582, BlessedinColorado) has received a certificate of achievement in Each Other for earning an Beginner Swap It Up! badge!
"I have participated in many swaps on the main forum and Wildflower HenHouse over the years. I truly have lost count. I enjoyed each of them and brainstorming on what to swap. Especially to keep post office prices down.
Here at home I have a niece that moved here 2 years ago; she and I do swaps all the time. We love them and have so much fun.
I have enjoyed each and every swap I have done with each swap partner I have had.
I had to learn to not send so many big treasures as they add up and cost more in shipping.
Swaps have changed a bit over the years, some of the Farmgirls have come up with some very unique swaps. Both challenging and fun."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
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MaryJane
Moscow
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Posted - Jun 17 2026 : 2:39:06 PM
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Debbie Fischer (#1582, BlessedinColorado) has received a certificate of achievement in Each Other for earning an Intermediate Swap It Up! badge!
"Right now I participate in monthly swaps in the Monthly Card Swaps and Monthly ATC Swap on the main forum. Right now I am signed up for the June is Dairy Month Swap.
Always great and lots of fun. I have come a long way in the past year doing the Card Swap and ATC Swap. I have learned so much.
I also enjoy the swaps we do yearly, like the Dairy Swap, dishcloth swap and so many more.
I will continue to join swaps for as long as I can."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
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MaryJane
Moscow
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Posted - Jun 17 2026 : 2:44:06 PM
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Debbie Fischer (#1582, BlessedinColorado) has received a certificate of achievement in Each Other for earning an Expert Swap It Up! badge!
"I am hosting My Annual 4th of July Swap. I have hosted this swap for many years. I love it! I love flags, Americana, and any and everything red, white, and blue. I have also hosted swaps in the Wildflower HH as well.
This swap has always turned out well with many who sign up. I try to make it as fun as I can with very limited rules. The Farmgirls who sign up seem to enjoy the swap as much as I do."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
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MaryJane
Moscow
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Posted - Jun 17 2026 : 3:38:12 PM
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Christine Kenney (#8680, bellepic) has received a certificate of achievement in Cleaning Up for earning a Beginner My Fair Farmgirl badge!
"I looked up my every day cosmetics on several cruelty free websites and made my own deodorant.
Blog post here: https://steamstead.blogspot.com/2026/06/my-fair-farmgirl.html
As a minimalist, I felt silly ordering shea butter, bees wax, arrowroot and zinc in quantity. However, it looks like several other categories of products I need to switch out will draw from the same list of basic ingredients."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
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MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Jun 17 2026 : 3:51:55 PM
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"I researched different types of market booth set ups and decorations. I looked at other event fliers.
Next I researched the closest farmers market to me.
Brentwoodca.gov Vendor Farmers Market PCFMA (Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association)
I called City Hall for Brentwood, CA and was referred back to PCFMA (pcfma.org). Brentwood is a certified market.
To sell at the market, you need to complete an internet form application, include a status letter, send email and wait 3 weeks.
But the Brentwood market is full, no spaces available.
I talked with the market manager and the Brentwood City manager.
There is an annual fee of $200.00 and a monthly stall fee of $50-$70 for a 10x10 space.
I decided we will do a Brentwood Farmgirl Farmers Market on July 11th and November 21st at our Danville Grange Hall. This gives our chapter group 2 opportunities to do a farmers market and months to make items.
I am the Grange Master, so we just add into our calendar the events. The Hall carries its own insurance and vendors are in charge of their own seller's permit, sales and tax.
This badge was mainly research and calling around."
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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Merit Badge Awardees - Woo-hoo Sisters!: Farmgirl Sisterhood Merit Badge Awardees |
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Farmgirl Sisterhood Merit Badge Awardees
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