Backpacks & Big Dreams

A small family doing what we can to stay in Scouting — and asking for a little help to keep it going.

It’s about becoming the kind of people who give back.

We’re not an organization. We’re not a troop page.
We’re a humble trio held together by faith, love, hope, and hustle. One mom, two scouts, and a whole lot of heart — doing our best, one day, one patch, one rank, one moment at a time.

A Bit About Us...

No oversharing, no agenda — just a glimpse into who we are, why this matters, and how we’re navigating it all with a good dose of humor, and a ton of heart and faith.

My Historian

Newly ranked First Class. A quiet leader with a sharp mind and a big heart. He’s worked hard to climb the ranks, and Scouts has helped him step into who he’s becoming: capable, steady, and proud of what he’s building. The uniform may not say it all, but the growing confidence behind it speaks volumes.

My Rank Climber

On the road to Tenderfoot and determined to earn every badge with heart. He takes his time, feels things deeply, and lights up when he’s finally mastered something that didn’t come easy. Scouting has given him space to grow at his own pace — and he’s rising to the challenge, one small win at a time.

& Me-- The Mom

I’m the one behind this page.
The one doing the budgeting and mental juggling at 2AM, holding things together with equal parts coffee, prayer, and Wi-Fi. A few unexpected turns hit us all at once — I was unexpectedly released into the wild job market, and a business partnership I’d invested in collapsed without warning. Things that felt steady… suddenly aren't. And now I’m standing in that space between pride and reality, asking for something I never imagined I’d need to: support.

How You Can Help

Donate Directly Through P2P Payment Platforms ( Venmo, PayPal, CashApp)
Help cover registration fees, uniforms, and activity costs. Think of it as sponsoring two future Eagle Scouts .
Spread the Word
Share this page with your crew, your cousins, or that one friend who cries during feel-good commercials. Every share helps.

You don’t need a backpack or a compass to make a difference. Here are a few ways you can support this mission:

What You’re Really Funding...

We’re not selling popcorn (at least not yet), but here’s what your support gets you:

A front-row seat to growth.
You’re helping two young scouts build character, confidence, and leadership skills — the kind you can’t buy in stores.
A chance to invest in something real.
Every dollar goes toward the boys and their registration fees, hands-on activities, and uniform upgrades (because kids grow fast and patches aren’t cheap).
A good feeling that actually lasts.
This isn’t a one-time fundraiser. It’s a season of service, skill-building, and showing up for something bigger.

Because when you support these two, you’re not just giving — you’re building something. Patch by patch, step by step.

Little Gifts, Big Adventures

Scouting has been an anchor for my 2 boys — a space to grow, serve, and lead. Some recent changes have made it difficult to cover the costs of keeping them involved, and I’m doing everything I can to bridge that gap.

$10

Patch Power
Covers the cost of a merit badge and the thread to sew it on (we think).

$25

Gear Up
Helps replace outgrown essentials like socks, neckerchiefs, or that flashlight they swore they didn’t lose.

$50

Uniform Upgrade
Supports a full uniform refresh—because growth spurts are real and frequent.

$75

Event Ready
Covers registration for scouting events, from campouts to national events, or other program costs—and makes you an official hero in our book.

Suggested Giving Levels

If you feel moved to help, your support will go toward registration fees, uniform updates, supplies, and activity costs — and every bit of it is appreciated more than you know.

💙 GoFundMe: Click Here
💚 CashAppl: $ProjectSmore

Whether it’s $5 or simply sharing this with someone who cares — it truly means S’more Than You Think. ( See what I did there? S'more than you think.)

From Our Family to Yours

Thank you for landing here — and for staying long enough to read our story.

Scouting has given these two boys so much more than badges. It’s given them purpose, discipline, friendship, and the chance to be part of something bigger than themselves. This fundraiser isn’t just about covering costs — it’s about helping to continue a journey that’s shaping who they’re becoming in all the best ways.

If you’ve supported, shared, considered helping or even made it this far — please know it means the world to us.

With your help, we’ll keep showing up, doing the work, and paying it forward whenever possible.

So, whether it’s a kind word, a bit of advice, a prayer, your own story or even a job lead — the contact form’s open.

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