A pinch of this. A dash of that. And a whole lot of DIY. This is my journey. A chronicle of my adventures (and misadventures) with do-it-yourself projects, simple recipes and experiences surviving parenting and adulting.

Join me for the good, the bad, and the ‘nailed it!’ moments along the way.

A Flag Ceremony for Cub Scouts

Duty to Country is an integral part of the scouting program. To honor this, most meetings and formal gathering open and close with a flag ceremony. But what is the proper flag ceremony for cub scouts?This…

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Cub Scout Rank Progress Reports

It is hard to believe another year of scouting has come and nearly gone. Hopefully your den and pack have had multiple opportunities to get outside, camp overnight, develop new skills, and push the limits of…

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Cub Scout Rank Advancement and Crossover Ceremony

No one script seemed quite right for our Pack family. I spent some time compiling all the best parts of what I could find and created out own advancement ceremony.

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Who Done It? Pack Meeting

Your cub scouts will love this fun (and secretly educational) Who Done It mystery meeting inspired by kid-friendly escape rooms.

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Bobcat in a Box

Signing up to be a Den Leader can feel like getting thrown into the deep end of a mile-wide pool with no flotation devices. I know from firsthand experience. My son joined cub scouts at the…

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Why Cub Scouts?

June is already coming to a close, which means the school year will be here before you know it. And the start of the school year means the return of extracurricular activities. If you and your…

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It’s About More Than Popcorn

I no longer hate popcorn and nuts. Something hit me, somewhere between the 4th hour of Show and Sell and the 16th visit to a neighbors house… it really is about more than popcorn and nuts.

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Memorial Day Weekend Reminder

Memorial Day is coming up, so here is a little reminder: Please be considerate when wishing people a “Happy Memorial Day.” Yes, it is a weekend full of celebrations and you mean well, but for too…

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Volunteering with Kids

Over Thanksgiving break, Dustin joined me and The Wild Things at the zoo to help the zookeepers make animal Christmas Ornaments to sell as a fundraiser and to help sort and label animal ornaments for the…

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Shop Rush & Ramble

Handmade accessories, art and decor, perfect to gift or keep for yourself. All items sold in the shop are handmade and often one of a kind.

Excitement and exploration. Chaos and confusion. Whisk and wander.

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Hurry up and wait. My life in a nutshell. And the concept behind Rush & Ramble.

Whether you're looking to spend some time with a DIY project or buy something already made, I've got you covered. In additions to projects, crafts and kid-friendly activities, I'll be sharing my thoughts, experiences and experiments along the way.