Flag Day : History and Fun

 The early colonists displayed Union Jack, the British flag, which is blue with a red cross and a white cross. In 1775, the colonists decided to make a new flag. They wanted to express their frustration with British taxes and laws, but they also wanted to show some loyalty to the Crown. The Grand Union flag had red and white stripes. In the upper left-hand corner was a small Union Jack.In 1777, the colonists decided that they needed a completely new flag. They chose one stripe for each of the thirteen colonies. They added stars to symbolize a new “constellation,” or new government in which people could be free to make their own laws.

The first flags varied. On some flags, the stars were placed in a circle; on other flags, they were scattered or placed in a line.The story goes that Betsy Ross helped design the first flag. We know that she sewed American flags, but we’re not sure if she designed the very first one.In 1817, as new states were joining the Union, Congress decided to add a star for each new state. During the Civil War, eleven states left the Union. Some people wanted the stars representing those states to be removed. Abraham Lincoln refused, insisting that those stars remain on the flag. He was determined to reunite the country and he succeeded. 

Betsy Ross :.

Born the eighth of seventeen children in Philadelphia, Betsy Ross lived in a time when the American colonies were yearning for independence from British rule. Ross worked as a seamstress and was eager to contribute to the cause, making tents and repairing uniforms when the colonies declared war. By 1779 she was filling cartridges for the Continental Army. Did she sew the first flag? That’s up for debate, but Who Was Betsy Ross? tells the story of a fierce patriot who certainly helped create the flag of a new nation.

Flag Day activities:

http://allfreeprintable.com/flag-day-trivia

Paper Plate wreath : with paper stars and paint with striped ribbon hanger. 

• paper plate
• ruler
• pencil
• scissors
• red and blue paint
• paint brush
• white star stickers
• hole punch
• string

Using the ruler and pencil, draw a flag on the paper plate. Cut out the center of the paper plate.

Paint the corner of the flag wreath blue.Next, paint red stripes. Start with the top stripe red and then paint every other stripe red. Let dry completely.Then, put white star stickers on the blue corner.Using a hole punch, put a hole in the top center of the flag. Put string through the hole and tie in a loop.Hang your paper plate American flag wreath on the door and enjoy.

Strawberry Shortcakes: Recipe

 Strawberry Shortcakes: 

This recipe uses Bisquick mix but you can use any type of biscuit mix or make your favorite from scratch. 

• 1quart (4 cups) strawberries, sliced
• 1/4cup sugar
• 2 1/3cups Original Bisquick™ mix
• 1/2cup milk
• 3tablespoons sugar
• 3tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2cup heavy whipping cream
• Heat oven to 425°F. In large bowl, mix strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar; set aside.
•  In medium bowl, stir Bisquick™ mix, milk, 3 tablespoons sugar and the butter until soft dough forms. On ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by 6 spoonfuls. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
•  Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. 

• Split warm shortcakes; fill and top with strawberries and whipped cream.
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What is a Shortcake? 

A “short” cake is one that has a high ratio of butter to flour and sugar. Stir the dough just until the dry ingredients are moistened and a soft dough forms. The shortcakes shouldn’t stick to the pan, but you can use baking parchment or a silicone baking mat if you’d like.

1 Samuel 3 : verse 8-9

Sunday's Bible journal : 

  …Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy. So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘, for   .’

God wants to speak with us

In this moment of time not many people were hearing God speak, ‘The revelation of God was rarely heard or seen’. We often think that the reason people weren’t hearing God speak is because God wasn’t speaking. The reality is though that God is always looking to speak with his people. In fact the Father’s desire to connect with us is greater than our desire to speak with him.

Cherry coffee cake to share.....

Kids classroom...

It's National Flag day...

 

Book Review : Murder at the Stitch and Sail

Adult Summer Reading program 

A glittering gala, a knitting cruise… and a killer who knows how to tie the perfect knot.

When Blakely Monroe inherits the oceanside Oceanspray B&B, she expects fussy donors, tangled yarn, and Grandma Rose’s “helpful” matchmaking—not a dead celebrity, Celeste Marlowe, on the first Stitch & Sail outing. With her mind latching onto every crooked detail (and her knitting needles working overtime), Blakely can’t ignore the small things: a VIP gift that doesn’t match, a sharp scent in a teacup, and a “MEDIA” tote that keeps appearing where it shouldn’t.

Her gossipy best friend Morgan collects whispers, Bobby Zion reads the dock like a map, and Scout—Blakely’s tan, nose-first detective—won’t stop circling the sponsor boxes. Captain Noah Rowe was the last man Celeste cornered about off-the-books runs, and Marina Kline’s fund paperwork has holes big enough to sink a boat.

Now the town’s reputation—and Blakely’s future—hang on one last stitch before the killer cuts the line.

 Book Review 

Kaylynn Smith continues to author wonderful mysteries. All of the books in this series is great and this one is no exception.

"Mystery at the Stitch and Sail" will keep; you on the edge of your seat all the way through the story. If you are not familiar with her work, you are missing a series that leaves you wondering almost to the very end before you can untangle all the clues. Do yourself a favor and pick up this latest in the series or better yet start from the beginning.

Our challenge... travel themed books

Saturday Summer Reading

Thanks for joining us this Saturday for circle time and fun. We are expecting rain today so enjoy our library....

Our fun craft time 

Let's make flower with paint and our hands. 

Today treat from Miss Pam 

Confetti vanilla cupcakes 

Let's go on a scavenger hunt in the library 

Turn in  at the desk for an extra ticket for our  grand prizes. 

Our afternoon movie 🎥 

It's not to late to sign up for our Summer Reading program for all ages. We are open M - Saturday. . Grab a packet and start reading.

Corn Festival : CREOLE Corn Pudding

CREOLE CORN PUDDING 

3tbjs butter 

1 onion chopped fine

1/2bell pepper chopped fine

2 cups of whole corn

1 T sugar 

1 tsp salt and pepper 

1/2 C chedder cheese 

3 eggs beatten 

Melt butter and saute seasoning. Add in everything but cheese and eggs. Let cool and add cheese and eggs. Place in 2 quart casserole set in a pan of hot water. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.  

It's the 38th Louisiana Corn Festival in Bunkie Louisiana. Come visit this charming small town .

DIY Fabric Hair Bows

 By  special request from a friend.... 

You only need a few supplies for these bows and you should be able to find them at most craft stores. The metal hair clips are often with the beading and jewelry supplies. You can grab some precut fabric or use scraps from home.

• Quilting cotton fabric, use scraps or a Jelly Roll
• Hair claw alligator clip
• Hot glue gun
• Basic sewing supplies: sewing machine, thread, rotary cutter, mat and acrylic ruler

• Small Bows – 2.25″ by 16″
• Wider Bows – 3″ by 16″

Cut 1 strip of fabric for your desired bow size according to the measurements above.

Fold the strip of fabric in half lengthwise with right sides together and match raw edges. Press. Sew short end and pivot at corner. I like to leave my needle in the fabric, lift the presser foot and pivot my fabric to get a clean corner. Sew almost halfway to the center of the long edge. Backstitch. Repeat on the other side leaving a 2.5″ opening in the middle for turning the bow. Clip the corners and trim the seam allowance down to 1/8″. Then turn the bow piece right side out and press. It’s a little tricky to turn such a small tube but you can use a chopstick, pen or point turner to help you. I like to use a pin to pull out the seam allowances on the corners of the bow.Tying the bow is like tying your shoes! Loop, swoop and pull! To tie the bow, fold over a loop and hold it with your right hand .Pull the long end around the back and over the front of the first loop.Fold the length with your finger and push under the first loop but over the back piece. Pull the length through creating the second loop. Pull and adjust loops and tails until you like the result. You may have to practice a few times! If this method is too confusing, find something to tie the bow around, such as a chopstick, and then slide the bow off and add clip. Tighten up the bow once you have a bow shape you like.Stick the barrette clip at the back of the bow and then use the glue gun to shoot glue behind the clip. Add some glue to the front knot of the bow to keep it extra secure. Don’t put too much glue in this step because it can shoot out and make a big mess.