You can do it!
Subtitle: the merit badge handbook for grown-up girls
By: Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas with Yvette Bozzini ; illustrations by Julia Breckenreid
Contributors: Bozzini, Yvette
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 2005
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 495
ISBN-13: 9780811846356
Subjects: Home economics; Arts; Women; Self-realization in women; Sports; Life skills guides; Experiential learning
Description: The brain-child of Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas who died September 11, 2001 on Flight 93, the Merit badge handbook is designed to help women and girls create and execute a want-to-do list.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Dare to dream : the first step; title: Bust a move : dancing; title: Roam where you want to : travel; title: Take the stage : acting; title: Extra credit : stand-up comedy; title: Walk on fire : firewalking; title: Speak up : public speaking; title: Champion a cause : activism; title: Rock out! : starting a rock band; title: Be your own boss : drafting a business plan; title: Fly solo : aviation; title: Sing your heart out : singing; title: Paint a picture : painting; title: Be an author : writing; title: Extra credit : getting published; title: Roll 'em : filmmaking; title: Take a (really good) picture : photography; title: Go world wide : building a web site; title: Dig this : gardening; title: Extra credit : flower arranging; title: Redo a room : decorating; title: Bead it : beading; title: Sew fabulous : sewing; title: Extra credit : quilting; title: Get down to the knitty-gritty : knitting; title: Get your way : negotiating; title: Learn the lingo : speaking a foreign language; title: Go back to school : continuing your education; title: Play a tune (in tune) : playing an instrument; title: Be a renaissance gal : art appreciation; title: Get well-read : book lover; title: Dine in : cooking; title: Know your best cellars : wine appreciation; title: Party on! : entertaining; title: Exercise your options : fitness; title: Stretch yourself : yoga; title: Hang ten : surfing; title: Head for the hills : climbing; title: Jump! : skydiving; title: Go for the gold : triathlon; title: Dive right in : scuba diving; title: Hit the slopes : snow sports; title: Beat the boys at pool : billiards; title: Take the reins : horseback riding; title: Eat it : nutrition; title: Care for your health : healthcare; title: Quit it : breaking bad habits; title: Look sharp : personal style; title: Money, money, money; title: Find your money : budgeting; title: Grow your money : saving and investing; title: Give your money away : estate planning and philanthropy; title: Pop the hood : car care; title: Speak geek : computer care; title: Make yourself handy : home maintenance; title: Organize it : organizing; title: Get an inner life : meditation; title: Share what you know : teaching; title: Commune with nature : camping; title: Trace your roots : genealogy; title: Connect with your tribe : family rituals; title: Play the field : dating; title: Make love last : strengthening your relationship; title: Give a little bit : volunteering; title: Dream on : make your own badge.