Special Eagle Scout Patch for 2012 Only
Following the hugely successful run of commemorative patches for BSA’s 100th Anniversary, young men who earn their Eagle Scout Award in 2012 can receive this commemorative patch marking 100 years...
View ArticleSuper-Charged Activity: Throw a Party!
As my three boys have advanced through the cub scout program, this easy activity has become a beloved tradition. If you have a Wolf Cub Scout, I highly recommend this activity. You’ll knock off...
View ArticleAmerica Jane Gets Brave: My Adventurous Plein Air Painting Workshop
I began full of vigor. Never mind that I’d never taken a painting workshop before. (Never mind that I’m not a painter!) Here was an opportunity to try something new, to feel adventurous, to seize the...
View ArticleMust-Do Merit Badges
When you’re a new scouting parent, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. It may not help that there are currently 130 merit badges scouts can earn. Where to begin? First of all, recognize that boy scouts is...
View ArticleUnique Value Project Idea: Presidential Active Lifestyle Award
If you’re not familiar with the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award challenge, it is worth your time to check it out. Geared for citizens of all ages, this is a great way to encourage physical fitness...
View ArticleGift of the Phoenix – My novel set to launch in September
UPDATE: The Kickstarter campaign was a wonderful success and the book is now available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble, as well as Smashwords and many other eRetailers. Gift of the Phoenix is...
View ArticleFive Minute FHE’s
Need last minute FHE ideas? Only have five minutes to pull your Family Home Evening together? If you have children in one of the LDS youth programs or in scouting (or even if you don’t), bookmark this...
View ArticleWhere I Get My Conference Packets
For those of you who have asked, my go to place for General Conference packets is the ever-vast Sugardoodle. She has packets for kids, youth, and adults. Last conference I used the packet for adults...
View ArticleFor Future Missionaries and Their Parents
When do they go? How do they prepare? Read on… Today we heard the announcement that the age requirement for full-time missionary service has been reduced to 18 years for young men and 19 years for...
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