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Bamaloved
need some easy ideas that are keepsake/crafty ideas that 6-8 yr olds can do at a sleepover for girl scout group. 10 girls.
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Argh!!! I had my answer all typed up & I accidentally lost everything I had written!! So I am going to try again... I apologize now for being long winded!!
My top ideas are...
1. Girl Scout Law Learner Bracelets
2. SWAPS
3. Troop Scrapbook
4. Tie-dye t-shirts
5. Tote Bags/Small Backpacks
1. When my girls were younger, we made GS Law Learner bracelets. Each row of beads includes "key" letters to help the girls remember the GS Law.
H-F Honest & Fair
F-H Friendly & Helpful
C-C Considerate & Caring
C-S Courageous & Strong
R-S Responsible for what I say and do
R-M Respect Myself & Others
R-A Respect Authority
R-W Use Resources Wisely
M-W Make the world a better place
S-S Be a sister to every Girl Scout
We added each girl's initials to the top line of the bracelet so we could tell them all apart. Because there are so many repeated letters & I had a large troop, I ended up buying large quanities of specific letter beads online (ebay, I think). Just make sure that the hole on the bead is large enough for the girls to thread them. On the Law Learner bracelet, the elastic string goes through each bead twice.
2. If you plan to attend any camps this year, you may want to use this time to make SWAPS. Let the girls get creative & make SWAPS that are personal to them, something "girl scouty", or something related to the camp they are going to. We had a SWAP Sleepover last spring before our camping trip to Canada. Because the theme was "Back to Basics", I made Shrinky Dink outhouses. A girl who is a knitting fanatic, knitted little 1 inch squares & added toothpicks with pony beads glued to them to looked like knitted washcloths with "knitting" needles. My daughter, who never seems to brush her hair while away at GS camp, used pop tabs, yarn & googly eyes to make "bad hair day" swaps.
Each girl brought supplies that were specific to what they wanted to make & we brought a ton of random craft supplies also. I would recommend that they stick to something fairly simple to make if they are making a large quanitity. Some of my girls (Jrs & Cadettes) had big grand plans & didn't finish as many as they had hoped. Some even made a bunch of extra simple SWAPS (like a few beads on a safety pin) to give away by the bag full to anyone who arrived at camp without SWAPS. Years ago, they learned the hard way that it is no fun to be the only girls without swaps when you got to camp, so they make sure that noone else misses out on having swaps too. If you need swap ideas just google girl scout swaps. There are millions of ideas out there.
3. GS Troop scrapbooks are fun to have. We have also had scrapbook days with our troop. The scrapbook stays with the troop from year to year usually either with a dedicated "scrapbook" girl (which is a position within our troop similar to the troop president, treasurer, or librarian) or with the leader. It is fun to look back at the troop's growth & at some of their great memories from throughout the years. One of our current co-leaders was a Cadette when my daughter started Brownies. It is neat to see events where she was a program aide working with our girls when they were little.
4. You could tie-dye t-shirts for the girls to wear when you are on outings that don't require your full uniforms. Fabric paint works too, but not as well. If you do decide to tie dye, I recommend that you use the "swirl" technique to do it. We tie dyed shirts for my daughter's 7th b-day. The girls loved it, but some ended up sad that their shirts didn't come out as well as others. Also there is always at least 1 girl who ends up with rings in the wrong spots, which can be a problem for growing young girls. We tried the swirl the next year for scouts & all of the girls' shirts came out fabulous!! Using the swirl technique, you control the shirts enough that they should all look great but still be unique based on color choices & amount of dye used. You could even personalize the shirts more by using iron on lettering to add the girls' first names, camp names (if they have one yet), or troop number.
5. Finally, sew tote bags or buy canvas totes or nylon drawstring bags to decorate. At every activity there is someone who thinks that the leaders are the pack mules. If they always have some type of bag with them, they can carry thier own things easier, whether it is a craft they just made, info sheets & schedules, or even their water bottles & sun screen on a day hike. If you make/decorate a bag that can easily be carried on their backs, it is even better because it keeps their hands free.
Once again, I hope some of this helps to give you a great idea for your sleep over. I hope you have a great time!! If you ever need any other ideas, the scoutingweb.com website has some amazing resources from SWAPS to ceremonies, meetings, camping, songs, and everything in between. It has been a great resource for me over the years. Good Luck!!
Argh!!! I had my answer all typed up & I accidentally lost everything I had written!! So I am going to try again... I apologize now for being long winded!!
My top ideas are...
1. Girl Scout Law Learner Bracelets
2. SWAPS
3. Troop Scrapbook
4. Tie-dye t-shirts
5. Tote Bags/Small Backpacks
1. When my girls were younger, we made GS Law Learner bracelets. Each row of beads includes "key" letters to help the girls remember the GS Law.
H-F Honest & Fair
F-H Friendly & Helpful
C-C Considerate & Caring
C-S Courageous & Strong
R-S Responsible for what I say and do
R-M Respect Myself & Others
R-A Respect Authority
R-W Use Resources Wisely
M-W Make the world a better place
S-S Be a sister to every Girl Scout
We added each girl's initials to the top line of the bracelet so we could tell them all apart. Because there are so many repeated letters & I had a large troop, I ended up buying large quanities of specific letter beads online (ebay, I think). Just make sure that the hole on the bead is large enough for the girls to thread them. On the Law Learner bracelet, the elastic string goes through each bead twice.
2. If you plan to attend any camps this year, you may want to use this time to make SWAPS. Let the girls get creative & make SWAPS that are personal to them, something "girl scouty", or something related to the camp they are going to. We had a SWAP Sleepover last spring before our camping trip to Canada. Because the theme was "Back to Basics", I made Shrinky Dink outhouses. A girl who is a knitting fanatic, knitted little 1 inch squares & added toothpicks with pony beads glued to them to looked like knitted washcloths with "knitting" needles. My daughter, who never seems to brush her hair while away at GS camp, used pop tabs, yarn & googly eyes to make "bad hair day" swaps.
Each girl brought supplies that were specific to what they wanted to make & we brought a ton of random craft supplies also. I would recommend that they stick to something fairly simple to make if they are making a large quanitity. Some of my girls (Jrs & Cadettes) had big grand plans & didn't finish as many as they had hoped. Some even made a bunch of extra simple SWAPS (like a few beads on a safety pin) to give away by the bag full to anyone who arrived at camp without SWAPS. Years ago, they learned the hard way that it is no fun to be the only girls without swaps when you got to camp, so they make sure that noone else misses out on having swaps too. If you need swap ideas just google girl scout swaps. There are millions of ideas out there.
3. GS Troop scrapbooks are fun to have. We have also had scrapbook days with our troop. The scrapbook stays with the troop from year to year usually either with a dedicated "scrapbook" girl (which is a position within our troop similar to the troop president, treasurer, or librarian) or with the leader. It is fun to look back at the troop's growth & at some of their great memories from throughout the years. One of our current co-leaders was a Cadette when my daughter started Brownies. It is neat to see events where she was a program aide working with our girls when they were little.
4. You could tie-dye t-shirts for the girls to wear when you are on outings that don't require your full uniforms. Fabric paint works too, but not as well. If you do decide to tie dye, I recommend that you use the "swirl" technique to do it. We tie dyed shirts for my daughter's 7th b-day. The girls loved it, but some ended up sad that their shirts didn't come out as well as others. Also there is always at least 1 girl who ends up with rings in the wrong spots, which can be a problem for growing young girls. We tried the swirl the next year for scouts & all of the girls' shirts came out fabulous!! Using the swirl technique, you control the shirts enough that they should all look great but still be unique based on color choices & amount of dye used. You could even personalize the shirts more by using iron on lettering to add the girls' first names, camp names (if they have one yet), or troop number.
5. Finally, sew tote bags or buy canvas totes or nylon drawstring bags to decorate. At every activity there is someone who thinks that the leaders are the pack mules. If they always have some type of bag with them, they can carry thier own things easier, whether it is a craft they just made, info sheets & schedules, or even their water bottles & sun screen on a day hike. If you make/decorate a bag that can easily be carried on their backs, it is even better because it keeps their hands free.
Once again, I hope some of this helps to give you a great idea for your sleep over. I hope you have a great time!! If you ever need any other ideas, the scoutingweb.com website has some amazing resources from SWAPS to ceremonies, meetings, camping, songs, and everything in between. It has been a great resource for me over the years. Good Luck!!
How do you save money?
Supermom
How do you save money on things you need for your kids? How do you save money on household things and groceries?
Answer
Clothing for kids doesn't have to be high-dollar. I often shop consignment stores and yard sales. You can find name-brand clothes, barely worn (sometimes with tags still on) for a fraction of the retail price. Hand-me-downs aren't a bad thing! If you're passing boy clothes to a girl, you can add ruffles and ribbons to make them "girlier." Also, at the end of each clothing season, I shop the clearance racks for the next year.
For groceries, remember that it's often cheaper to buy generic than it is to buy name-brand with a coupon, and the generics are usually manufactured by the name-brand companies. If your grocery allows double coupons, take advantage of it, but only the the things you would normally have on your list anyway. Buy in bulk whenever possible. Avoid pre-portioned snacks, as they are far more expensive. You can put snacks in cheap baggies instead.
When it's time for school supplies, avoid the trendy notebooks and pencils. Instead, buy the less expensive plain ones and let your children decorate them however they choose. This can be a great back-to-school tradition for your family. You can purchase personalized pencils very cheaply through places like Oriental Trading Company. With backpacks, you're better off to make the initial investment for a good quality pack. I had one that lasted more than 8 years - through high school and out of college.
If your children are smaller, things like diapers can be terribly expensive. I've found that store brands work as well as name brands. This is true for most baby and toddler supplies, from wipes to bottles to shampoo.
Toys don't have to be fancy, either. You can make your own playdough and fingerpaints, and kids love it! Go to the library and enroll in summer reading programs for your child. Spend time outdoors and take advantage of public parks.
Check out the site http://www.miserlymoms.com or buy the book Miserly Moms. It is full of ways to save all around - from the electric bills to the grocery store. Good luck!
Clothing for kids doesn't have to be high-dollar. I often shop consignment stores and yard sales. You can find name-brand clothes, barely worn (sometimes with tags still on) for a fraction of the retail price. Hand-me-downs aren't a bad thing! If you're passing boy clothes to a girl, you can add ruffles and ribbons to make them "girlier." Also, at the end of each clothing season, I shop the clearance racks for the next year.
For groceries, remember that it's often cheaper to buy generic than it is to buy name-brand with a coupon, and the generics are usually manufactured by the name-brand companies. If your grocery allows double coupons, take advantage of it, but only the the things you would normally have on your list anyway. Buy in bulk whenever possible. Avoid pre-portioned snacks, as they are far more expensive. You can put snacks in cheap baggies instead.
When it's time for school supplies, avoid the trendy notebooks and pencils. Instead, buy the less expensive plain ones and let your children decorate them however they choose. This can be a great back-to-school tradition for your family. You can purchase personalized pencils very cheaply through places like Oriental Trading Company. With backpacks, you're better off to make the initial investment for a good quality pack. I had one that lasted more than 8 years - through high school and out of college.
If your children are smaller, things like diapers can be terribly expensive. I've found that store brands work as well as name brands. This is true for most baby and toddler supplies, from wipes to bottles to shampoo.
Toys don't have to be fancy, either. You can make your own playdough and fingerpaints, and kids love it! Go to the library and enroll in summer reading programs for your child. Spend time outdoors and take advantage of public parks.
Check out the site http://www.miserlymoms.com or buy the book Miserly Moms. It is full of ways to save all around - from the electric bills to the grocery store. Good luck!
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