I found your blog while googling Eagle Scout court of honor reception. I looooove your blog. You are fantastically creative. Question, though....how did you create those wooden blocks for the Eagle Court? They are wonderful. I've never done that before so I have no idea how to attempt it. Help?
....Ok, I know I way late in getting around to answering this but the wooden blocks are actually pieces of barn siding. If you don't have access to barn siding, any molding piece or other thin piece of wood will work too. After you get the pieces of wood to the size that you want, cut out scrapbooking paper and attach with modge podge. I recommend letting them dry completely after that. I went to the Boy Scout office and purchased merit badges that were the required ones for the Eagle Scout rank. At the time, I didn't have a Cricut so I went to the local craft store and used their die cut machine to cut out the Fleurs. We just used regular glue to attach the Fleurs and the merit badges. Small metal easels from the dollar were used to display the finished project.s
Good luck and congrats to your Eagle!
Nike said...
You are my hero. I had my six help me with my first bushel of peaches and um, it didn't go well. You guys rock. Also, where do you order your corn and veggies from? A local grower? Co-op? I'd love to do that next year.
...We order the corn from a local farm and my dad was able to get the green beans from a farmer friend of his. It really pays to shop around, especially if you have several farms in the area. It was a huge pain in the bum bum to have the kids involved but I feel like if I can train my child labor correctly, one day it will pay off. Right?....um, right?
Becky, looks like they had a blast! We're did they go hiking? I need somewhere fun to go on Labor Day ... in Utah. A hike sounds like fun.
...They went hiking up at a ski resort. I think it was called Cecrete. Next time we come to Utah, we should totally meet up!
Meet Polly: said...
I'm inspired! Seriously. I visit Goodwill a lot but never look at the clothes. What are your tips? Look for recognizable name brands?
...I do look for name brands. I only buy the ones that look like new. Brands like Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic, Lane Bryant and Talbots are my favorites. Shipping is also a beast and the rates just went up (again). So, I normally stick to items that can fit in the flat rate envelopes. The blog My Dear Trash is a great resource for tips on ebay selling.
I really enjoy your blog, it makes my 6 kid seem like nothing. I nominated your blog for an award. Come on over and check it out.
...Thanks so much! I went and checked out your seven things that you said about yourself and we are so much alike girl! Except that I've never driven a school bus. :)
Jed said...
Becky
We rented a house right near Disneyland which was the cheapest option for all 11 of us. Would love to swap notes if you think it would help. My wife did all the planning, so I'm sure she would love to share more than you care to know ;)
...Thanks so much! We have rented a house too and plan on taking all of our food down there. I'll be emailing you when the trip gets closer for more ideas!
I did a chair planter too...now I'm gonna have to plant flowers in one of the hubby's toolboxes..LOL Ok I've featured you come grab a button!! Thanks again!
...Thanks so much! I can't wait till warmer weather so I can re pot the planters!
One Life Many Journeys said...
Award time. I have given you The Versatile Blogger Award.
...Thank you! I know I am probably supposed to come up with some goodies about myself...I'll have to think about this and see if I can come up with anything interesting. That might be hard...
Sabrina C. said...
Her art work will come off the doors with the Mr. Clean white sponges. I don't remember the name of them just look on the cleaning section. They also remove permanent marker too.
Love your dumpster finds....When I was little I used to dumpster dive with my Aunt. I am so old and feeble to dumpster dive now, but I sure love me a Goodwill or Thrift store.
...Thanks for the Mr. Clean tip! I went out and bought me a sponge!
Lily said...
BTW, I never would have thought about DDing behind Goodwill. I might just try it sometime!
...Thanks for telling me about the car seat! I passed on that information to my friend and she said that she just plans on using it around the house.
Jensamom23 said...
What great tips! I had no idea you could freeze celery! I slice gunky looking bananas as well...I freeze them on a cookie sheet in a single layer and then pop them in a freezer bag. We use them in smoothies...acts as the ice without diluting.
...Thanks for that great tip! I am now freezing bananas for that too!
Sorry I'm so behind here! Thanks for all the comments. I really feel isolated socially sometimes due to my workload and it helps to know that there are other people out there. :)
