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  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Water Everywhere Try-It
    8/30/2011
    This is a great way for young girls to find out about water and its properties without even getting wet.
  • How to Host the Best Children's Party Ever
    8/30/2011
    Your children are the most important people in your life. Their birthdays are a very special occasion that need to be celebrated to the fullest. Learn how to do this without breaking the bank.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Watching Wildlife Try-It
    8/30/2011
    Watching and learning about wildlife can be fun for many people. Even if the wildlife is native to your backyard, it can be amazing to see how the creatures work everyday. Help young girls engage in this by doing a variety of activities.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scout Space Explorer Try-it
    8/26/2011
    Teach young girls about stars and other things in the night sky by earning the Space Explorer Try-It. You won't be able to find this education in a school book!
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scout Senses Try-It
    8/25/2011
    All of our senses play a major role in everyday life. But how in tune to each sense are you? Learn a little bit more about your senses while having fun earning a Try-It.
  • Earning the Brownie Movers Try-It
    8/23/2011
    Science is all around us from the air we breathe to the wind that blows. Teach young girls about some of the aspects of wind and its power by earning the Movers Try-It and exploring things that move when the wind blows.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Science Wonders Try-It
    8/19/2011
    Science experiments are fun for kids when they get to create something cool and new. Try out some of these experiments and they will create something new like magic!
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Science in Action Try-It
    8/19/2011
    Science is awesome! But what do girls really know about science? Earn the Science in Action Try-It to discover new ways to make science fun!
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Ready, Set, Go Camping Try-It
    8/19/2011
    Camping is a way of life in Girl Scouts. It is one of the many fun aspects that girls may not get to enjoy anywhere else. Get them prepared to have the greatest experience by earning the Ready, Set, Go Camping Try-It.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scout Outdoor Adventurer Try-It
    8/17/2011
    Getting girls outdoors and learning what all they can do out there is an important part of Brownie Girl Scouts. Earn the Outdoor Adventurer Try-It to get the girls started in Girl Scouting the right way!
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scout Numbers and Shapes Try-It
    8/17/2011
    Have fun with numbers and shapes by earning this Try-It. Do some origami, make a puzzle, and other fun things with shapes.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Plants Try-It
    8/17/2011
    Plants have many uses and are quite the complex characters. Learn a little bit more about how plants grow and live earning the Plants Try-It.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Math Fun Try-It
    8/16/2011
    Help young girls realize that math is everywhere around them in everything they do. It is more than simple addition facts and it can be fun! Show them how fun math is by earning this Try-It.
  • Staying Strong as We Start Another Year of School
    8/10/2011
    My baby is in first grade now. Seems like only yesterday he was born. After sending one child through the fifth grade now, I am trying to cope with my youngest starting another chapter in his life.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Her Story Try-It
    6/11/2011
    Teach young girls about issues women face and also about ways to overcome the issues by looking into the lives of other women. Work through the activities in this Try-It to help them gain confidence about becoming a woman!
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Eco-Explorer Try-It
    6/11/2011
    Have fun learning about nature and ecology by earning this Try-It.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Earth is Our Home Try-It
    6/11/2011
    The Earth is our home. Teach young girls how to make it a better place for everyone by completing the activities in this Try-It. They may start life long habits to teach others the same thing.
  • What NOT to Do in an Interview
    4/4/2011
    Should you chew gum in an interview? What about biting your nails? These questions plus many more will be answered when you learn what not to do in a job interview.
  • Preparing for Tornadoes
    4/1/2011
    Preparing for any natural distaster may seem like a daunting task. You may never even think of it until something happens and it is too late. With the ever changing weather systems, it is best to always be prepared for the worst.
  • Peach French Toast Casserole with Vanilla Sauce
    3/23/2011
    Put a spin on your French Toast for your next Easter Breakfast, Brunch, or anytime the occasion warrants something delicious. This recipe is an easy fix ahead dish that does not require a lot of work early in the morning.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Colors and Shapes Try-It
    3/22/2011
    Explore artistic creativity using colors, lines, and shapes while earning the Colors and Shapes Try-It. This is a great way to unleash the inner artist in young girls.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Earth and Sky Try-It
    3/22/2011
    Children today learn more and more about how to care for the Earth. Now, teach them about the Earth and the things that live and surround us on this planet by earning the Earth and Sky Try-It.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Building Art Try-It
    3/9/2011
    Help teach young girls about the art of designing and decorating buildings and other spaces. Earning the Building Art Try-It engages girls in creative thinking and art to help create new places.
  • Earth Day is Everyday
    3/3/2011
    Earth Day is just a day on the calendar that serves as an important reminder to all that we need to protect the Earth for ourselves and future generations. Our children are very involved in helping the planet so we can too!
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Puppets, Dolls, and Plays Try-It
    1/30/2011
    Explore the world of storytelling and puppetmaking with this Try-It. Girls can use their imagination and create works of art used to tell stories.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Stitch it Together Try-IT
    1/30/2011
    The Stitch It Together Try-It helps girls learn about the art of sewing and how it can be applied to many household tasks as well as creating new forms of art. Teach the beginning steps of sewing to encourage a lifetime use of the skill.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Working it Out Try-It
    1/30/2011
    Conflicts and disagreements are difficult things for children to understand. Help young girls work out conflicts in a positive way by earning the Working It Out Try-It.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Travel Right Try-It
    1/30/2011
    Girls love to travel. Being prepared to travel is a whole different story. Help them learn what it takes to go for an overnight or a weekend away from home. Earn the Travel Right Try-It to find out how.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Animals Try-It
    1/30/2011
    Learn about pets and wild animals in the Animals Try-It. It gives girls a good foundation for the love of all animals.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts People Are Talking Try-It
    1/19/2011
    People communicate in many ways and it is important to realize what certain tones and body movements can mean. Girls can learn and practice some of these things by earning the People Are Talking Try-It.
  • Girl Scout Cookies Tagalongs Shake
    1/19/2011
    Try something different with the extra Girl Scout cookies you buy this year. Or use this recipe for an older box of cookies you found in your freezer.
  • Using Do-Si-Dos Girl Scout Cookies in a New Way
    1/19/2011
    Girl Scout cookies are great to eat alone or with milk. Have you ever tried making something with them? Try this recipe using Do-Si-Dos to enjoy Girl Scout cookies a new way!
  • Girl Scout Cookies- Thin Mint Brownies
    1/19/2011
    Girl Scout cookies are great to eat! Have you ever tried putting them in a recipe? Try these tasty Thin Mint Brownies.
  • Valentine's Day Suckers
    1/19/2011
    Looking for a great gift for your child's classroom Valentine's party? Have a lot of mini candy canes left from Christmas? Check out this easy recipe to make some cute heart suckers.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Manners Try-It
    12/30/2010
    Teaching young girls manners is an important task for any parent. Learning appropriate manners creates respectable young ladies. By being a Girl Scout, manners are a way of life and should be learned at a young age and practiced daily.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Write Away Try-It
    12/13/2010
    Writing is a wonderful way to express feelings especially for young girls. Completing the activities in this Try-It will help girls become more confident writers and have a lot of fun doing it.
  • Earning the All in the Family Brownie Girl Scouts Try-It
    12/13/2010
    Family is very important for young girls. Learning about family history and spending time with the family helps girls get the love and attention the need. Earning this Try-It will allow girls to learn more about their families and their lives.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Caring and Sharing Try-It
    12/13/2010
    Learning to care about others and yourself may be difficult for some girls. Teach them to share their lives and care for others by earning this Try-It.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Friends Are Fun Try-It
    12/13/2010
    Make new friends and keep the old. Enjoying your friends is always a good thing for young girls to do. Earn this Try-It to experience ways to have fun with friends.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Let's Pretend Try-It
    12/13/2010
    Playing pretend is a great way to stregthen one's imagination. Use these ideas to play "make believe" and be who you have always wanted to be.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Sports and Games Try-It
    11/20/2010
    Young girls can enjoy a variety of sports and games. They need exposure to many games and sports to determine what they are good at and if they like playing any particular one. Earn this Try-It to help girls expand on their talents and pasttimes.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Safety Sense Try-It
    11/4/2010
    Young girls can learn all about safety from fire practices to walking near the street to first aid. Give the girls an extra lesson from what they may learn at home and have fun while learning about safety.
  • How to Make a Natural Broom Decoration
    10/18/2010
    Use natural items to create a broom decoration that can be used all year round. It will even fit in nicely with a witch for a Halloween yard set up. This is a simple project the whole family can enjoy.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts My Body Try-It
    10/18/2010
    Girls can earn this Try-It and discover different things about their body. This is fun to do as a troop and see how everybody's body is different.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Penny Power Try-It
    10/18/2010
    Learning about money can start at any age. Help young girls learn about money by earning the Penny Power Try-It.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Make It, Eat it Try-It
    9/22/2010
    Get the troop and their family together for a meal that the girls prepare. Learning to grow and prepare food will help the girls in their future and maybe inspire a love of cooking or gardening.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Me and My Shadow Try-It
    9/22/2010
    Teach the girls about shadows by working with light to create different types of shadows. Expand their interest in shadows with art, photographs, and fun!
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scouts Hobbies Try-It
    9/21/2010
    Anybody can have a hobby. A hobby can be about collecting items, making crafts of a certain type, or doing things. Introduce girls to the "hobby world" and teach them about enjoyable ways to spend their free time.
  • Earning the Healthy Habits Brownie Girl Scout Try-It
    9/8/2010
    Exercise, sleep, check-ups, and general hygiene and cleanliness are important for growing healthy young girls and adults. Teach young girls about these things early to give a life time of healthy habits.
  • Earning the GirlSports Brownie Try-It
    8/31/2010
    Sports are a great form of exercise for all ages. Introduce Brownie girls into the sports arena by earning this Try-It and learning basic sport techniques.
  • Earning the Eat Right, Stay Healthy Browine Girl Scout Try-It
    8/28/2010
    All food affects your health in different ways. It is important for children to learn about what is in the foods they are eating and how to make healthier choices. This will give them a healthier outlook for the future.
  • Tame Your Curly Hair
    8/24/2010
    Follow these easy, inexpensive steps to great curly hair. Curly heads will once again love being curly!
  • Earning the Girl Scout Ways Brownie Try-It
    8/24/2010
    Here is the simplest way to earn the Girl Scout Ways Try-It all at one time. Get the troop together and plan an outdoor fun meeting to earn this Try-It.
  • Earning the Art to Wear Brownie Girl Scout Try-It
    8/24/2010
    Halloween is coming up and you need a fun theme for a troop meeting and earn a Try-It at the same time. Or you can work on a Try-It during the entire year by following these easy steps.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scout Careers Try-It
    8/24/2010
    What do girls want to be when they grow up? Introduce new ideas and help them think about careers to earn this Try-It.
  • Earning the Brownie Girl Scout Dancercize Try-It
    8/24/2010
    Dancing is a great form of exercise and it is also fun. Why not throw a dance party with your Brownie troop and earn a Try-It at the same time?
  • How to Pack a Healthy School Lunch
    8/20/2010
    These days it is easy to grab a bunch of snack size packages of junk food or premade meals and put in the lunch box for school. More than likely, that is not the best thing for your children. Here are some other ideas for a healthier lunch on the go.
  • A Cute Summer Craft
    8/20/2010
    Kids can enjoy this fish aquariam all year long. It is especially fun when they get to craft with food!
  • Owning Your First Dog
    8/19/2010
    What kind of dog should you get? Look at your lifestyle and budget to help you determine the perfect dog for you. This plan will ease the pain of first time dog owners who want to do everything right for their dog.
  • Fabulous Celery Seed Salad Dressings
    8/18/2010
    Celery seed has medicinal uses as well as flavorful additive uses. Try these salad dressing recipes for refreshing blends to add to salad greens.
  • Decades of Food
    8/17/2010
    Do you have to plan a "decade" party? How about a party from a certain era? Find food from specific decades listed here.
  • Earn the Cookies Count Brownie Try-It
    8/17/2010
    This simple and fun way will show you how your troop can earn their Cookies Count Try-It together. Use one troop meeting to complete this project.
  • How to Prepare for the Kindergarten Year
    8/10/2010
    Find out how to set an appropriate schedule for your little one to go to school for the first time. What time do they get up? What time are they supposed to be at school? How will they get there?
  • Back to School on a Budget
    8/9/2010
    Pencils, pens, notebooks are all required for kids to go back to school. How much can this cost? Here are some places I have found that have excellent deals on the basic school supplies.
  • Recycling Old Art Supplies
    8/7/2010
    Does your child bring home broken crayons? How about short (or long) pencils with the erasers missing? Here are some ideas to reuse those broken bits to make something new.
  • Recipes and Other Ideas for Using Watermelon
    8/5/2010
    Carved baskets and delicious recipes are some things you can do with watermelon. In late summer, there is no better way to cool off than enjoying some fresh watermelon.
  • Healthy After School Snacks for Kids
    8/4/2010
    Keeping healthy snacks around the house may seem hard. What to choose? Will the kids like it? Here are easy no fuss snacks they can fix themselves.
  • Earning Brownie Girl Scouts Through the Years Try-It
    8/4/2010
    You have the Try-It manual and see the activities to do for earning the Brownie Girl Scouts through the Years Try-It. Here are some extra ideas you may choose to earn this badge.
  • Teaching Kids About Bicycle Safety
    8/4/2010
    What should kids know about riding a bike? Here are some tips to teach your kids bicycle riding safety.
  • Simple Tips to Save Money Around the House
    8/2/2010
    Do you want to save money? Read these simple tips anyone can do to save money around the house doing basic activities.
  • Camp Gallahue, Morgantown, Indiana
    8/2/2010
    Camp Gallahue is nestled in the woods in Morgantown, Indiana. It is packed full of trails, horses, campsites, and even a lake to swim in. How exciting is this famed Girl Scout Camp?
  • Have You Been to Trucktown?
    8/2/2010
    Have you met Trucktown heroes yet? Trucktown books are a recent discovery of mine and my son love them! I also enjoy reading them to him and meeting all of the zany characters.
  • The Great Indiana State Fair
    7/30/2010
    Need info for the State Fair? Check it out and see the events, admission, dates, and special activities happening at the Indiana State Fair!
  • Living with Rheumatiod Arthritis
    7/30/2010
    Discover some tips and tricks I use to deal with my Rheumatiod Arthritis symptoms. How does it feel to have RA? What I am feeling throughout my day?
  • Free Activities for Kids in Plainfield, Indiana
    7/29/2010
    Free does not always mean boring especially around Plainfield, Ind. You can use these tips to help spend the lazy summer days for free.
  • Camping Out with Girl Scouts
    7/29/2010
    This guide explores how to choose the right games, crafts, and activities for a group camping trip. These tips can be combined to earn many age level awards for Girl Scouts.
  • Indianapolis Zoo Offers Girl Scouts Bunk for a Badge
    7/29/2010
    The Indianapolis Zoo offers an overnight program for Girl Scouts to learn and earn an age appropriate recognition. My troop went on this journey a couple months ago and it was a rewarding experience I recommend to all.
  • Writing for the Mobile World
    7/29/2010
    Writing is writing? Or is it? Following the Yahoo! Style Guide, I have learned lessons on tips and techniques for Web writing. It gets even more complicated to think about mobile users and what they like to see.

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