is is the fifth project in the series Girl Scout Projects to Build Character and Self Esteem. I love it so much because creating and writing in journals is my jam. When girls create I AM… statements, they simultaneously tell their brain to start believing them as if they are truths. Writing in a journal allows one to share with themselves their thoughts, ideas and feelings. Sometimes writing is a chance …
This is the fourth project that I am sharing in the series Girl Scout Projects to Build Character and Self Esteem. I created this pillow for my Girl Scouts (Cadettes) to put on their cots in their cabins when we go camping in a few weeks. Being a middle schooler is hard stuff. These girls are challenged each day to determine who they are in the world. These pillows offer several ways …
Clothespin Role Model Dolls Embroidery Floss Crafts I love this diversity craft! A large part of Girl Scouting reinforces good role modeling. From the council to the leaders to the older girls to the younger girls, Girl Scouts look up to those who are ahead of them on the journey. In addition to role models within the Girl Scout environment, there are many other out in the world. Girls look …
YAY! It is the SECOND day of my series, Girl Scout Projects to Build Character and Self Esteem. Girl Scouts LOVE to do fundraisers to earn money to do all the things they dream about. Having a bake sale is a great way to learn about budgeting, marketing and sales. This process grows a girl’s self esteem and ability to take action towards her goals. This Bake Sale Gluten Free …
Going to camp is a great experience for girls. We dropped off Zoe on Sunday at Sky High Ranch for her third summer in a row and witnessed her confidence boost as the car rolled onto the camp road. I usually create fun things to send with her that can be shared with her new friends and tent or cabin buddies. A few of you have asked me to create …
Lots of Girl Scout troops don’t meet over the summer months so today I am sharing tips to help keep the troop connected in the summer months. Check out my Girl Scouts summertime tips: I think it is important to keep the connections and support the mission through these days and am happy to share a few ways that I do it. Our troop is pretty active as a family …
Before I share 10 felt projects for Girl Scouts, I want to share my favorite one. I made this tote bag for my co-leader with nine stitched squares, each one celebrating a memory from this past year filled with adventures. You can read all about it on the Kunin Blog today! This post was sponsored but the ideas and opinions are mine. You can get the felt on Amazon (FREE …
Making these fleece blankets for rescue pets is such a great service project for kids. Teaching kids that they can make a difference is so important. Whether that difference is being made for humans, wild animals, the environment or pets – kids are so empowered when they create something that makes the world a better and more joyful one. These hand stitched fleece puppy blankets are an awesome first stitching …
Sharing an update on cookie sales and this FREE Girl Scout Cookies Coloring Printable. Download this cookie coloring sheet today! This year is reallllllllllly super exciting in Colorado. It is the one hundredth year of selling Girl Scout cookies for Girl Scouts of Colorado. Be excited but patient! COOKIE SALES don’t begin until Sunday, January 29th! I can speak for my own journey on how important the lessons from this …
My Girl Scout troop has been busy busy busy creating items to sell at their first craft fair this weekend. They have been learning about financial topics like expenses (materials and labor) and profit. Mostly though, they have been learning to work together as a team to put together the event and create goals. I am excited to share some of the awesome projects they have been completing using felt …