Pinewood Derbies come with a lot of excitement. Boys and their dads spend hours working on their cars, each hoping they build the fastest car. No matter how fast the cars, someone has to come in last place and for them we have the Slow Car Award. It's become a tradition to hand out a chocolate cake to our last place car. A little of the sting of being dead last is taken away when they are handed a chocolate cake. To make it official I add vinyl to a cake plate I get from the dollar store. … [Read more...] about Pinewood Derby Slow Car Award
Pinewood Derby Printable Prizes
Pinewood Derby Printable Prizes that won't break the bank! Cub Scouts comes with a tight budget, so I worked up these prizes that the boys will be proud to take home for just a few dollars. As a mom of boys, I've experienced a few pinewood derby's in my day and know how excited the boys get to make their own cars and then race it against their friends. I've tried a number of different things for the prizes, but have found that 2-liter bottles of soda are always a hit. They make for a … [Read more...] about Pinewood Derby Printable Prizes
Pinewood Derby Printable Treat Wrappers
Cub Scouts love their Pinewood Derby! Treat each of them to a special prize using our Pinewood Derby Printable Treat Wrapper which turns a normal candy bar into something special. Pinewood Derby Prizes For the last 4 years I've been asked to be in charge of our Pinewood Derby prizes and awards. Until this year I've always thrown something together at the last minute. Since it is becoming a regular assignment I decided to make printables I could use year after year and am guessing there are … [Read more...] about Pinewood Derby Printable Treat Wrappers
2018 Scripture Reading Chart
You can find our 2019 Scripture Chart here. We are back with our 2018 Scripture Reading Chart, designed by Have Joy Designs. This chart is designed to help you set goals and accomplish them. By seeing which days you read you are more motivated to not miss a day. Kirsten gave some good tips of helping your family become regular readers. The hardest part is getting started, but as Elder Bednar said "Consistency is key!" This year we have the chart in 3 sizes - 16x20" you can use as a … [Read more...] about 2018 Scripture Reading Chart
DIY Easter Cross
In a quest to bring simple spring decor to my home and create an easy Easter table scape, I decided to make this DIY Easter Cross. I just love everything "farm". Vintage glass milk bottles, fresh eggs, colorful flowers and bright green grass...(I could go on and on!) I don't know if I am channeling my inner Joanna or just wishing I lived in the 50's (Of course, I am a 5th generation Texan so maybe that has something to do with it-ha!!!). But one thing is for sure, I've *always* loved simple … [Read more...] about DIY Easter Cross
