Counting My Blessings, Being a Blessing to Others
Reading Time: 2 minutes I love my children. But sometimes, being their mom is downright scary. I find myself waking in the middle of the night terrified by the sounds and paralyzed by the sights. Here are five times when parents suddenly feel like victims in a horror movie. 1. The Demonic Voice via GIPHY The first laugh, squeaks …
Reading Time: 4 minutes The muscle aches are gone. Minor cuts are healing. But the purple bruises on my knees are still visible. I’m still finding new wounds, and I cannot tell you where or exactly how I got them. They are temporary souvenirs from an incredible 48 hours of climbing and hiking through North-Central Alabama. The Alabama Beta …
Reading Time: 2 minutes We are a Girl Scout family. The adventures, the friendships and skills gained during Girl Scouts will shape who and what my daughters become. I should know- I was also a Girl Scout. My Mother, My Leader My mother was my troop leader. If you know my mother, you know she hardly ever leaves the …
Reading Time: 2 minutes Roll up your sleeves. Dig into your trash and prepare to get your hands dirty. Setting up a composting bin is easy, inexpensive and fun for Scouts and families. Materials Plastic bin with lid (storage container, garbage can, Home Depot pail, etc.) Drill Soil Newspaper, paper, and/or light cardboard Vegetable/fruit scraps, egg shells and coffee …
Reading Time: 3 minutes Beer, bands, and babies. Yes, mom and dad, you can check Oktoberfest off your bucket list with little ones at your side. Don’t worry. You will not get any odd looks or second glances when you enter beer tents with children. In fact, you will see other children. Oktoberfest in Munich is fun for the …