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: 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: 2 minutes Looking for a fun, easy way to encourage girls to get to know each other? Try friendship bracelets. It’s a great way to break the ice, to make new friends and to have a reminder about all of the new friendships. Materials Pipe cleaners (one for each child) An assortment of pony beads in Girl …