Skip to main content

Thinking back, a Boy Scout Story.

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Boy Scouts of America for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I am going to brag for a little bit because I think when I was in high school and college I was a fantastic aunt.  LOL... I am not trying to be vain but I loved my nephews so so so much.  They had a rough time when a divorce took place so I jumped in and tried to be fun and give them an outlet.

One of the things I did with my nephew Payton was take him to his first Boy Scouts of America meeting.  Well, I think he was a cub scout at the time since he was a younger one.  I remember we were at the Legion in our small town and he was excited.  It was an informational meeting with a few parents discussing what it was about and then their plea for more helpers.  I loved that they went through the scout book and earned different patches.  It was a fun pitch and I am unsure how it happened but I some how turned into the Cub Scout pack leader.  CRAZY!!!  I was a college student and working a job so how did I have time for that?  

We met in the art room at the elementary school and we had fun.  After a few meetings I knew I was in over my head and had to ask for other parents to help out.  I have a hard time remembering what we did at the meetings since it was about 7 years ago.  The biggest thing that pops in my head is the popcorn fundraiser which was a lot of fun.  I remember my nephew wanted to sell sell sell cause he had his eye on a prize.  I know we did some other crafty projects and worked towards things in their Scout book.  

One activity where I watched my nephews self esteem build up was the derby races.  My nephew and his dad had to build their own little car derby.  It was a great bonding experience for them but the day of the derby he had a great time and took home a trophy.  I believe that my brother and nephew had their relationship strengthened through Boy Scouts which is why I believe Boy Scouts teaches great values and beliefs for our younger generation.  

At the time my nephews were having a hard time with the divorce and then on top of it going back to school so this gave them a  new outlet and helped them develop new friendships at school.  Boy Scouts is a great program that can supplement any classroom activity and will help them in the future with their school work.  

One of the big things I like about Boys Scout is the activities they do.  Boy Scouts offer many new ideas to keep kids living a healthy life style and being active and outdoors as opposed to indoors and video games.  When we live in a obese nation Boy Scouts helps ensure healthy living habits are taught and lived out.  

Time for you or your boy's to Be A Scout!  :) 

 

 

Advertisement

Visit Sponsor's Site

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Top Tips for Moms Taking Online Degrees

  Online degrees can often be the best option for moms who want to get back into education due to their flexibility and the wide range of subjects that there are available for them to study. However, online degrees are not always plain sailing, and to make sure that you can get the grade that you deserve, read on for some top tips for moms interested in taking online degrees.  Choose the Right Degree Choosing the right online degree is vital to your success. Picking a subject that you are passionate about and that you have a natural talent for will ensure that you can breeze through your course and ensure that you have the motivation to continue even when you do struggle. If you are looking for an online degree that is perfect for moms, a Bank Street Early Childhood Leadership certificate can help you to advance your career in teaching, build upon your previous qualifications, and allow you to get a career that can be easily juggled with the commitments of parenting.  Balance Family a

Student Life Application Study Bible Review and GIVEAWAY #NLTBible #TyndaleBibles #LifeApplicationStudyBible #BibleForStudents #SeriousStudyComesToLife

             About this Bible: The incomparable Student Life Application Study Bible is a work of serious scholarship, exquisite design, and a resolve for Scripture application in your daily life. Equipped with the Filament Bible app to help you go further in your reading and study of the Bible, the Student Life Application Study Bible in the New Living Translation will jump off the page and into your life with more than 27,000 on-page and in-app notes, over 350 maps, infographics, illustrations, and much more.    Combining Bible study with full-color visualizations and technology, the STUDENT LIFE APPLICATION STUDY BIBLE will jump off the page and into your life. The Student Life Application Study Bible uses the clear and accurate text of the New Living Translation and is equipped with the Filament Bible app to help you go further in your reading and study of the Bible. This incomparable Bible is a work of serious scholarship, exquisite design, and a resolve for Scripture application

Toddler Rainbow Craft for St. Patricks Day

St. Patrick's day is March 17th so its approaching quickly.  I have a few ideas on art and food projects that i want to do with the kiddos.  Hopefully I will have enough time to complete them and share them with you.   This was a super easy one for those little hands.  I cut the stripes of colored paper but if you are working with a preschooler or school aged child then they can practice cutting.  The two toddler boys here only had to glue the pieces on their piece of paper.  EASY, but they enjoyed it!  :)  It sure has brightened my kitchen with them hanging on the fridge!  :)   I also talked more about the Promise God gave us with the rainbow since I know that history a whole lot better then the history of the Irish Holiday!