Finding Balance as the Holidays Roll In
Thanksgiving has come and gone, our tummies are still full, and here in Northern Nevada it’s getting a bit chilly. December is sliding in, and Christmas will be here before we know it. This time of year is always a mix of excitement, planning, and maybe a little chaos. And while it’s easy to get swept up in the gift lists, the sales, and all the “must-haves,” I like to remind myself — and the... [More]
By: Sapna Kanda On: 2025-11-30
Gratitude for the People We Don’t Always Agree With
With Thanksgiving coming up this week, I’ve been thinking a lot about family — the easy moments, the loud ones, the funny ones, and even the challenging ones. Holidays have a way of putting everyone back around the same table, and sometimes that means sitting with people we love… even when we don’t agree with everything they say or believe. But here’s the thing: compassion, kindness, and respect don’t require agreement. They just require understanding.... [More]
By: Sapna Kanda On: 2025-11-26
The Cracks We Don’t See
You know, this time of year always gets me thinking. The air cools down, the leaves start showing off their reds and golds, and everything feels like it’s gently reminding us that nothing stays the same forever. Fall has a way of tapping us on the shoulder and saying, “Hey… pay attention. Things are changing.” The other day, I was standing in my kitchen holding my favorite mug — the one that’s been with me... [More]
By: Sapna Kanda On: 2025-11-18
Threads, Sponsors, and Scouting Spirit
Scouters, This week’s update is a short one, but full of good news. First, I want to thank two more sponsors for supporting Scouting and helping us keep our campfire glowing.Keeping the fabric of Scouting stitched together with creativity and care.FabricLA joined us with a creative twist — they offer felt DIY kits that would be perfect for Cub Scouts or even older Scouts with a little guidance. Each kit includes everything needed to make... [More]
By: Sapna Kanda On: 2025-11-10
The Quiet Kind of Brave
When I was a kid, my grandfather gave me a German helmet and a few other things from his time in the war. I was maybe eight or nine. My mom warned him I’d probably wreck it, but he handed it to me anyway with that quiet grin of his. Somehow, all these years later, I still have that helmet — heavy enough to break a brick — along with the leather ammo belt and... [More]
By: Sapna Kanda On: 2025-11-06The Magic of Controlled Chaos
Greetings Scouters, “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” – Fred Rogers In a world filled with tests, homework, and endless schedules, it’s easy to forget how vital play truly is. As Scouters, we see every week how kids come alive when given the freedom to explore, imagine, and get a little muddy in... [More]
By: Sapna Kanda On: 2025-10-23Spooky Nights, Steady Hearts
Greetings Scouters, Campfire smoke swirls, Capote’s howl echoes in the distance, and Scouts shiver in the soft autumn breeze. They look at each other with wide eyes — a mix of too many ghost stories and the unknown spooks lurking in the moonlight. Then, from behind, an older Scout sneaks up and lets out a scream like a banshee. Everyone jumps, shrieks, and laughs until their sides ache. Scouting gives us that gift — the... [More]
By: Sapna Kanda On: 2025-10-11From Tents to Totals: How Smart Finances Fuel Scouting's Fun
Greeting Scouters, As BP once said, Scouting is a game with a purpose. The idea is that Scouting should be fun, full of adventure and activities — and through that fun, the deeper purpose is absorbed almost without notice. In a similar way, budgets (like colds) are part of the hidden purpose behind the fun. You don’t plan a budget for excitement — but without it, the fun gets disrupted fast. Life doesn’t care if... [More]
By: Sapna Kanda On: 2025-09-25The Spirit of Labor in Scouting
Greeting Scouters, With Labor Day upon us, I’ve been thinking about what “labor” really means. Sure, it’s about work — the jobs we do to keep food on the table and roofs over our heads. But at its heart, labor is really about service. It’s the way we trade our time, our skills, and our energy to help others, and in turn, we receive what we need to survive. In Scouting, we see this every... [More]
By: Sapna Kanda On: 2025-09-01
Even Slow Weeks Move Us Forward
Greeting Scouters, I thought this week I would offer a bit of a life update, to be a bit different. This past week has been a bit slow and off for me. My energy and focus were running low, and if I’m honest, I felt a little defeated. Running a business is hard enough, but add in permanent mental hurdles and the challenges multiply fast. On top of that, I haven’t been able to get... [More]
By: Sapna Kanda On: 2025-08-26