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Girl Scout cookie season has begun, featuring the debut of a new cookie called Exploremores, inspired by rocky road ice cream, alongside classics like Thin Mints and Samoas. The season supports girls' development of entrepreneurial and life skills, with proceeds benefiting local troops. Fans can buy cookies directly from scouts or via the Cookie Finder app.
Girl Scout cookie season begins on January 6, featuring a new flavor called Exploremores inspired by rocky road ice cream, alongside popular favorites like Thin Mints and Samoas, with sales supporting troop activities and development.
A parent shares their experience of participating in the logistical challenge of picking up nearly 3,300 packages of Girl Scout Cookies for their troop, highlighting the dedication and hard work of parent volunteers. The article delves into the behind-the-scenes operations of the Girl Scout Cookie program, emphasizing the significant role of parents in managing sales, deliveries, and troop activities. It also explores the financial aspects of the program, revealing the substantial revenue generated and the allocation of proceeds to support various troop activities and learning opportunities for the girls.
Girl Scout Cookies have become a beloved American tradition, with the 2024 lineup including classics like Thin Mints and Samoas, as well as newer flavors like Adventurefuls and Toast-Yay. The cookie season typically runs for six to eight weeks, with sales occurring between January and April. Proceeds from sales benefit local Girl Scout troops and community projects, and can be purchased online or through the Girl Scouts website. While some knockoff versions exist, the real deal is only available during the official cookie season.
Chrissy Teigen faced backlash after promoting her daughter Luna's Girl Scout cookie sales on social media, with some criticizing it as unfair to other scouts. While some fans supported Teigen's efforts, others felt that the promotion should have been directed towards less fortunate troops. The Girl Scout cookie program guidelines allow parents to be involved in sales for children under 13, but it's unclear if the same guidelines apply to parents and guardians using social media.
A mom's Instagram post advising people to avoid discussing diets and calories when buying Girl Scout cookies has sparked a debate. The mom, an advocate for disordered eating recovery, is concerned about the impact of such conversations on young girls' relationship with food. Experts warn that labeling food as good or bad can lead to disordered eating behaviors, especially in vulnerable populations like young girls. The mom suggests a simple "no thank you" when declining to buy cookies, emphasizing the importance of promoting a neutral perspective on food and body image.
Girl Scout Cookies are back for the 2024 season with the theme "Unbox the Future," but the popular Raspberry Rally cookie won't be returning this year due to supply prioritization. The new lineup includes favorites like Thin Mints and Samoas, as well as new additions like Toast-Yay! and Adventurefuls. Customers can purchase cookies from registered Girl Scouts, local councils, or through the Girl Scout Cookie Finder, with the option for direct shipping.
The Girl Scouts of the USA have launched the 2024 national Girl Scout Cookie season with the theme "Unbox the Future," featuring classic favorites like Thin Mints, Adventurefuls, and Samoas/Caramel deLites. The 2024 lineup includes new cookies like Caramel Chocolate Chip and Lemon-Ups, while the popular Raspberry Rally cookies will not be available this season. Customers can purchase cookies from registered Girl Scouts, local councils, or through the Girl Scout Cookie Finder, with some cookies being gluten-free, vegan, kosher, and halal certified.
Inflation has led to a price increase for Girl Scout cookies, with many regional councils raising the price to cover rising costs. The popular cookies, such as Samoas, that used to sell for $5 will now cost $6 in many parts of the United States. Despite the increase, customers are still willing to pay, and the price hike serves as a lesson for young cookie sellers about running a business and dealing with real pressures, including inflation. The proceeds from cookie sales cover about 70% of the Girl Scouts' budget in San Diego, and despite the price increase, sales have remained strong.
Rising costs and declining membership have led some Girl Scout councils to raise prices for the upcoming cookie season. However, in Delaware, the prices for Girl Scout cookies will remain the same as the previous year, with core flavors selling for $5 a box and specialty flavors for $6. The popular Raspberry Rally cookie will not be sold during the upcoming season.
The Girl Scouts of the USA have announced that the Raspberry Rally cookie, which gained popularity last year, will not be returning for the 2024 cookie season. The chocolate-covered raspberry cookie was previously available only online and quickly sold out, leading to inflated prices on resale websites. The decision to discontinue the cookie was made to prioritize supplying classic varieties. The Girl Scout cookie website currently lists 12 other cookie varieties that will be available during the upcoming season.