This post may contain affiliate links, read our Disclosure Policy for more information. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, thank you! Make an adorable vintage salt shaker snowman for your Christmas decor this year! He turned out so cute and there are so many ways to customize them! Try an antique store ... Read More about Salt Shaker Snowmen

Companion planting has been practiced for a very long time. Native Americans were amongst the first to use companion plants to improve the vitality of plants. According to Iroquois legend, planting corn, beans and squash

How To Paint “Hot Cocoa Window” Cozy up to a cup of hot cocoa beside a window with a view of a winter scene. This step by step acrylic painting tutorial will guide you how

Make your own easy sun catchers with coloring pages in less than 15 minutes. Use your favorite coloring pages to create these pretty little summer crafts. This quick craft is a great project to make with

This personalized flashlight is the perfect bridging gift for your Girl Scout! Every Girl Scout need a flashlight to carry on hikes or clip on her backpack. Digital tag will be emailed immediately after purchase. You will receive a PDF for the following levels. Daisy to Brownie Brownie to Junior Junior to Cadette Cadette to Senior Senior to Ambassador Listing does not include flashlight...only the tag!

We talk a lot around here about voting with our wallets, and often the choice is easy. Do you buy the conventional corn, which is most likely genetically modified and covered in pesticides, or the organic corn at the farmer's market? No contest, right? But what about when you're faced with choosing between local and fair trade? More

Last night Eric and I watched Food Inc. I have been meaning to see it forever now and I finally got a chance to watch it after getting caught up on my orders. Here is a bit about the movie: "In Food, Inc., filmmaker Robert Kenner lifts the veil on our nation’s food industry, exposing...Read More

Learn how to make a cozy fleece hat in 5 minutes flat! Make them for all your friends!

The National Eagle Scout Association recently posted (to facebook) photos of some highly elaborate cakes that were made to celebrate the Eagle Court of Honor. These cakes can be made by local baker…

Faith-Based Ideas

Developing a positive self-image can be an uphill battle for many children. This is especially true when they enter puberty. Social media also plays a big role in adolescents forming a positive self-image. Fortunately, there are tools that can help teach them how to develop and maintain a positive self-image.

This lesson focuses on students understanding what effects their self-esteem, determining what areas they do and do not feel competent in, planning to improve valued skills, and recognizing supports. Students base their self-esteem on how competent they feel in an area they think is important. When ...

Thank you to Ms. Collinsworth (Madilyn's mommy) for helping with our craft this week. :) The girls each made a bracelet with eleven beads- one for the Girl Scout Promise, and one for each point of the Girl Scout Law. :) So cute- and great to practice the Law with, too! :) Flower: Girl Scout Promise I will do my best to be Light Blue: honest and fair Yellow: friendly and helpful Spring Green: considerate and caring Red: courageous and strong, and Orange: responsible for what I say and do and…

A panel discussion with politicians and judges that satisfies the badge requirements for the Democracy Badge for all levels of scouts. Feel free to jump in a...

Girl Scout troops wanting to earn money at community events can do so with these easy booth ideas that are low cost to run.

Create a Peace Sign From Pipe Cleaner!: If you want an easy and fun craft that is great for people of all ages, then this pipe cleaner peace sign is perfect for you! With simple instructions and easy to follow pictures, making a peace sign has never been so easy. The peace sign is great f…