Welcome to Scouting! Do you have a Boy Scout, Girl Scout, or child in Awanas? Are they earning badges? Are you trying to figure out how to place on the patches? When I was a child, I had a drawer full and not one on my uniform. The key is to remember that the sash is not worn all the time and doesn't need to be indestructible or have badges sewn on. So? What's the trick to putting on Scout Badges? Scroll down and find out below. New to scouting? Check out the master camping list on … [Read more...]
Top Gifts for Tweens
Do you have a tween boy or girl who has a birthday? Here's a list of tween gift ideas put together with help from the awesome Busy Kids Happy Mom Facebook community. Top 11 Tween Boy Gifts Nerf Toys - Nerf guns, Flag Football, Lazer Tag, Basketballs Legos - Favorite sets are: Chima, Hero Factory, Minifigures, and Lego books. Helicopter (remote control) iPod Touch and accessories Outside gear - new Razor Scooter, skateboard, and helmet Angry Birds Star Wars toy … [Read more...]
25 Handmade Gifts by Kids
25 Handmade Gifts By Kids Looking for easy projects your kids can do? Handcrafted gifts are precious treasures. Check out these 25 handmade gifts by kids. These gifts are all unique. Each one is perfect to make for year round giving. These are the types of keepsake gifts that I save from year to year. 1. Keepsake Baby Hand Print This is a Busy Kids Happy Mom classic. Who doesn't want a precious, life size reminder of how small their child used to be? You can make these as simple or as … [Read more...]
Real Advice for Middle School Boys
Looking for REAL advice for your Middle School boy before he starts school? I've written about tween boy hygiene tips and getting organized for school, but nothing tells the truth like this one. Advice from a real 7th grader, one who just finished his first year of middle school. I wrote some Mom notes at the bottom to encourage YOU too. The only way to appreciate this post is to read it aloud to your son. Real advice for boys, by BOYS. 1. Gym Change quickly, keep looking down, do … [Read more...]
Teen Jobs and Summer Activities
Looking for a way to keep your teenager busy this summer? Are they ready to hold a job or just looking for some volunteer work? There are pros to jobs and some cons too. The pros to teen jobs: great life experience, resume builder, try different jobs, meet new people. Having a job can look as impressive on a college application as a high school sport. Why? A similar amount of time and dedication is required for both. The cons to teen jobs: Every 5 hours you work outside the home, … [Read more...]