The Badge Archive’s At Home Overview gives one way for an independent scout to earn the badge on their own without a troop.
- For pre-planned meeting plans by others – see the Budget Builder page.
- To choose your own activities – see the Budget Builder Activity List.

Step 1 – Find out what it costs for specific items (groceries, clothes, school supplies).
Follow the Grocery Price List activity.
Step 2 – Practice telling the difference between a want or a need.
Follow the Solo Wants and Needs Sort activity.
Step 3 – Find out what it costs for a fun adventure.
Follow the Budget a Day Outside activity.
Step 4 – Find one way to lower costs (thrift stores, comparison shopping, reusing things).
Step 5 – Budget something with only $15 (meal, shopping, or pooling budgets to get something bigger).
Follow the 5 Item Pie Budget activity.
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts
Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
This is a supportive Facebook community for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout leaders. Whether you’re seeking advice, fresh ideas, or meeting plans, you’re in the right place! Let’s inspire each other, share our experiences, and make every troop meeting a memorable adventure.
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- Return to the Brownie Badge List.
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