Do you have a new Scout? Are you looking for ways that your son or daughter can be successful in the program? I am here to tell you that there are ways that you can help guide them along the path to Eagle Scout Mom’s Guide to Eagle: 3 Tips for Success This is a…
Now that it’s been a few years since our sons Eagle Project, I can look back with a bit more perspective. I can see some of the things we did well and a few areas where we pretty much crashed and burned. One thing I can tell you is that these Eagle Projects are HARD….
Camping is a great American tradition and I guess anywhere else in the world too. But it does have it’s inconveniences, so I’ve found a few clever camping hacks that will make your camping experience amazingly easy! Especially if you’re not a very experienced camper, you might enjoy my Pinterest board called “A Camping We…
My Son, the Brand New Eagle Scout If you remember this post from over the summer – My son the almost-Eagle Scout, you’ll know that I was really biting my nails over whether or not my son would complete his path to Eagle. I’m happy to report that he finally got with the program and earned…
Our family is into Boy Scouts in a big way for 3 generations. Our youngest son was a bullied kid and we feel that Scouting really helped him overcome that situation. So I was quite delighted when BSA approached me and requested that I do a sponsored post for them on behalf of their BeAScout…
This is a sensitive subject for every family. I think every family handles money slightly differently with their teens. But on the other hand, I think it is something we all need to get a handle on if you are raising teens. The decisions you make during these critical years are going to have a…
If you’ve been reading this blog for very long, you’ll know that we are a big Scouting family. My middle son was a Scout for a while, my youngest son is thisclose to becoming an Eagle Scout, and my husband and I are part-time adult leaders in our Troop. I am the Camping Chairperson and…
As a finance blogger and a Scout leader, I am passionate about teaching young people about money. To me, it isn’t just a one-shot deal. It is a string of opportunities to both teach them and show them some easy ways to manage their money. It’s not just being thrifty, though that’s part of it….
Isn’t it funny how sometimes the simplest of things can be the most fun? One of our Scout leaders came up with these little catapults and we’ve used them several times since then. The kids just love them. They would be perfect for birthday parties, Sunday school classes, Scout activities (obviously!), or even Homeschooling Physics…
Writing workshops always say that you should write about topics you know. Well, one thing I know a little bit about is being a Scout parent. Since I have all boys, I’ve been involved with a Boy Scout Troop. But I’m sure the Girl Scout program has similar benefits. Anyway, I’ve been involved in our…
My son is a Boy Scout in a very active Troop and I’ve become a Scout Mom and one of the adult leaders in our large Troop. It’s a big job, but I really enjoy it.
I am having such a tough time making a decision. So, I thought I’d take it to the blogosphere to get some perspective. I have a chance to send my son to the National Boy Scout Jamboree in 2013. A lot of the other boys from our Boy Scout Troop are going to be going…