I love to plan things.

It’s probably what makes me a decent scout leader. Every Girl Scout group is full of requests for advice and resources. Since I love all things planning and organization, I am putting together this little blog to help out those fellow volunteers seeking advice, ideas, and usable documents to make planning their year and meetings go smoothly.

How a Cricut Maker Helps Me as a Scout Leader
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How a Cricut Maker Helps Me as a Scout Leader

An electronic cutting machine makes meeting prep so much easier, and has so many benefits for me as a Girl Scout leader. If you are considering buying one, read ahead to see how you can use a Cricut or similar machine to make scouting simple.

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The Silly Name Game
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The Silly Name Game

Learn a simple and silly icebreaker that will help your new scout troop get to know each other’s names in a low-pressure, silly way.

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Camping with Daisies
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Camping with Daisies

Who says that Daisies are too little to camp?! Daisy Scouts can do and learn so much, even at a young age. Read on for my best and most unexpected tips for camping with Daisy Scouts.

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FUN Patches! The What, Why, and How
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FUN Patches! The What, Why, and How

If every troop did the same badges and the same experiences, then there wouldn’t be a need for so many in every town. Your troop is unique, and you plan activities with your whole heart. Badges are made to celebrate those unique experiences for your troop.

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