Counting My Blessings, Being a Blessing to Others
Reading Time: 4 minutes The little library down the street, the busy bags in the hands of patients at the children’s hospital, the stuffed animals cuddled by children who have survived fires and other traumatic events, even the tiny garden outside a nursing home may have been created by Girl Scouts. These girls are always finding new ways to serve others. By buying just one box of Girl Scout cookies, you are helping these girls make a difference in your community.
Reading Time: < 1 minute What are you thankful for this holiday season? Gather around the dinner table and take a moment to discuss the day and those every day moments that bring joy. We all experience ups and downs in life. Taking a moment to be thankful for just one blessing can reframe life. My oldest daughter came up …
Reading Time: 3 minutes We’re always reminding ourselves to stop, take a break and count our blessings. The holidays aren’t only a good time to give thanks for your blessings. It’s also the perfect opportunity to be a blessing to someone else. What better way to help spread holiday cheer than by putting food on a neighbor’s table, presents …
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 …