At sundown tonight, Jews around the world will light the first candle on their chanukiyah (Chanukah menorah). My family will be lighting candle, eating latkes and playing the dreidel game. To all Jewish leader and Girl Scouts, Chag Sameach Chanukah!  

If you have read my blog before, you know that I love to bake with my kids. Last year, my troop baked cookies to send to our soldiers overseas.  It was a fun and exhausting mission to bake with 14 kids (we had siblings join us), […]

I want to wish all of my fellow Girl Scout leaders a happy, blessed and joyous Thanksgiving!  May your holiday be filled with joy and beautiful family memories.  

*This post contains affiliate links. My life has gotten busier and I have not had time to tell you about our field trip to Build-A-Bear! Before the trip, I had given the parents two choices-one was just for the official Girl Scout bear and the […]

For those of you who wish to help our sister scouts affected by Hurricane Sandy, here is how you can help.  There are still many families in need. Here is a link that will show you how your girls can help.  

Although we should be doing community service projects throughout the year, many troops naturally choose to do one during the holiday season. Here are some ideas for you to try.   Photo from Pixabay Holiday Mail for Soldiers This is sponsored by The Red Cross […]