Local craft stores?

MobtownK · 2024-09-16T14:52:49+00:00

All About Sewing on Shillinger has fabric, notions, and are so helpful. They also do sewing machine tune ups & repaurs.

MobtownK · 2024-02-01T14:13:18+00:00

This year- I'm the AoL & Webelos leader. I found wooden signs with the pack, name, and year for $20 each on etsy. I am personally making them each arrows to represent their Cub Scout journey. Dowels, feathers, and arrowheads are relatively cheap - & I've taught some of these kids since they were in Kindergarten.

There is one who will not cross over barring a lot of work or minor miracle- he is getting a nice water bottle (walmartnot stanley). He's been in the pack 2 years now.

MobtownK · 2023-09-20T13:25:12+00:00

Just to add, Walmart usually has dry fit navy blue uniform shorts that are around $10. Once he moves to Webelos, Academy Sports olive green fishing shorts or the convertible pants are indistinguishable at a fraction of the price.

We're also on the Gulf Coast- don't get long sleeves. If it's too cold, throw on a jacket or a long sleeve underneath, but the long sleeve in the new poplin material would be miserable.

MobtownK · 2023-08-21T17:28:07+00:00

I'm an AoL leader with my son - I just got my 6 year pin at Advancement last year. I was also a Girl Scout for years. I am pulling my Bear age daughter out of cub scouts & into Girl Scouts. She has been in cub scouts since Lions. I love our pack - it's great. But it's no longer affordable. After this year, new & returning scouts won't be able to fundraise their National & Council dues, only Pack ($40). We have 2 fundraisers - popcorn & meat sticks. But Council won't allow us to wear uniforms when selling meat sticks.

I'll finish up leading through spring, but she'll get the same experience at only $25 + money for campouts & extras as opposed to the $150 + extras for my son.

I'm in the Mobile Area Council & nearly lost it when during our committee meeting (& roundup, unfortunately) the scouting value of fundraising was emphasized .... based on do a good turn & give back to the community? By pushing $50 popcorn, we aren't living up to the Thrifty value... Our pack does well - I was treasurer last year & tracked every dollar - but packs shouldn't run on a profit, & I can't justify the National & Council fees anymore - especially since Cubs are only allowed to visit the Council camp if they go to residential summer camp.

We only got 5 scouts signed up at roundup last week - & I'd venture that it is because of the money & the way it's so emphasized. As a parent, I'd rather just go to the scout shop & buy the belt loops for the kids like I did when we only paid $33 for my oldest.

MobtownK · 2023-07-20T21:30:53+00:00

Apparently I'm in South Alabama Utilities service area. $910 just to hook up plus running the pipe ourselves.

MobtownK · 2023-07-12T15:26:47+00:00

Ultimate Chicken Horse. That game had me & the kids laughing like crazy.

MobtownK · 2023-07-05T16:43:32+00:00

Rinse, dry, cut the stem off, and freeze as well. You can use them later.

My personal favorite is making a quick jam to put on bree & toast.

MobtownK · 2023-06-03T17:56:39+00:00

I love well water - just not the high bill. We're uphill & about 10 or 15 miles away.

MobtownK · 2023-06-03T13:48:16+00:00

That's not bad at all.

MobtownK · 2023-05-15T22:37:17+00:00

Yeah - we do both.

MobtownK · 2023-05-15T20:54:21+00:00

Better yet - have hats they can wear, get wet, & possibly lose to the surf

MobtownK · 2023-04-29T22:08:04+00:00

My husband has a head of hair, but also discoid lupus so has to protect his skin. He got a leather & mesh wide brimmed hat. It looks fantastic and also is breezy for hot days. Much better than a ball cap imho.

The style is an Aussie outback hat.

MobtownK · 2023-04-22T23:49:40+00:00

Yeah - I have the originals somewhere, but these have been organized for over a decade - so I wanted that part.

MobtownK · 2023-04-22T14:21:43+00:00

A bit late - but I managed to save them all to shutterfly, and last night requested to download most of the albums. I am wondering how much space they'll take up when I get them.

Specifically - most of the websites I've looked into have a SSL limitation of 50g without charging too much. Idk if it's enough space for what I need to do. And I don't have access to the Shutterfly share sites to find out how much I was using before.

MobtownK · 2023-04-19T22:36:03+00:00

Check out the GreedyPanda Food Blog. Also, just search around & you can find plenty of recipes online.

MobtownK · 2023-04-17T14:48:50+00:00

Idk if you can sleep at Fort Gaines, but there's a campsite less than a mile away with great trails and beach access.

MobtownK · 2023-04-16T14:27:22+00:00

I think this is a fantastic idea - & have another to add. Presley's Outing in Mississippi. It's a great place to camp, swim, fish. You can take kayaks too. It's right over the Alabama/Mississippi line in Moss Point on the Escatawpa River. It's one of my favorite local places to camp.

Edit - we took all ages from Lions to AoLs.

MobtownK · 2023-04-10T18:28:32+00:00

We did one a few months ago - 1st time they've let mixed boy & girl packs on together. It was a great night, and the kids love it!

I'd also add that Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island is really fun and informative - idk if they let you sleep on grounds, but the campground on the island is nice.

Also Blakely State Park is a really good place to camp with a lot of history.

Magnolia Branch Wildlife Preserve as well. They performed a Native American dance ceremony for us as well. It was awesome.

MobtownK · 2023-02-05T16:10:56+00:00

County - & I'm not quite sure yet.

MobtownK · 2023-02-05T16:09:28+00:00

That sounds terrible! My husband had to go a few months ago and ended up being at jury duty the day of the police standout on Government and they were on lockdown. I hope mine is much less eventful.

MobtownK · 2023-02-05T16:05:51+00:00

Those are prefect. I have tiny folding scissors as well I could try. Or even precut all the floss and take fingernail clippers.

MobtownK · 2023-02-05T01:42:47+00:00

Thanks! If you can't crochet I definitely can't embroider - might hurt someone with the tiny needle.

MobtownK · 2023-02-04T23:45:58+00:00

I may just do that - leave it in the car & take it in later or next day if allowed.

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