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Girl Scouts were making their rounds this weekend!! I love the Tagalongs and cannot wait to get a ton of boxes this year :wave:
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Tagalongs are the only Girl Scout cookies I've ever liked, but I'm probably not getting any this year. I'm going to get in shape, so I'm limiting my sweets intake; if I don't have it in my home, I can't eat it! :thumbsup:
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I love the Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Sandwich cookies and the Shortbread cookies. For trying to get in shape, 3 or 4 shortbread cookies and a banana is a great snack.
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I too love girl scout cookies. They are very tasty. But we do not have anyone who sells them around here.
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I'm not a big cookie person but my favorite is Samoas. I tried to ice cream but didn't like it that much.
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i love the girl scout cookies :)
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i wish girl scouts would make their rounds around here. the only time i ever saw them was when i was in school.
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I haven't seen them since my granddaughter stopped being a Girl Scout.
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For those that do not have girls go around asking to sell, have you checked your local grocer about spring time? I know here they have stands in front of King Soopers and Wal-mart to sell extra boxes. They of course have to go thru all these hoops to setup the stands and I honestly don't know when they do it. When my cookies arrive, I'll let you know to be on the lookout :wave:
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Yay girl scout cookies! I like the tagalongs and thin mints!
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Oh yeah I look forward to my yearly stock up of those Thin Mint cookies. Stick them in the freezer and use them as Ice Cream topings all year long.
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My daughter was in girl scouts 2 years ago, they started personal sales in Jan-Feb, then did booth sales early March.
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We usually get some Girl Scout Cookies to support the organization. We like the Carmelites (something like that).
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Oh yeah! I love those Girl Scout Cookies. I like the shortbread and the kind with the caramel inside.
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I noticed on their sell paper today the had one that had dried cranberries that looked like it would be very good. we also like the taga longs.
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Typical and I'm broke lol. I love girl scout cookies. I Thin Mints are my favorite.
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Alright! I love their Thin Mint cookies.
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I love when girls scout cookie "season" comes around! i love the samoas, though i think they are called something else these days. Im so weak when it comes to sweets :D
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I love girl scout cookies! Brings back good memories from when I was a girl scout! My family has always loved the tagalongs and do si dos!
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My favorite girl scout cookie is thin mint.
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Girl Scout Cookies are soo good. I love the thin mints. They almost melt in my mouth. The one thing I don't like about them is the approach of how they sell them. Around here, they clog the enterance and exit of major grocery stores and I personally don't like that approach.
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I do like Girl Scout Cookies but they are to high for me to buy any more.
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Shortbread cookies with a Nice glass of milk is my favorite :thumbsup:
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Brings back good memories! I was a girl scout and used to love selling girl scout cookies! My daughter is now a girl scout too! We always stock up on tagalongs and trefoils! :) Yum
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Sleeves of Thin Mints last mere minutes around me.
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Tagalongs are the best cookies! :P
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Thin Mints have and will always be my favorite Girl Scout cookie. I'm not too receptive to door knockers trying to sell me things, but I never turn down an offer to buy some of those cookies. I'm glad they also park in front of the grocery stores. Actually they probably do that a lot more because it is safer than going door to door. :bunny:
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I absolutely love Girl Scout cookies! They come fewer to a box and are more expensive than they used to be, but I think it is a good cause. I sold them for 6 years :D
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Can someone explain the tagalongs to me. I don't think I know that cookie. I like those cocoanut ones They have the chocolate stripes.
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tagalongs are a thin wafer with peanut butter all around then covered in chocolate. They taste like peanut butter cups. Delicious!!!
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We used to buy them all the time until Girl Scouts started supporting groups that I have moral objections too such as Planned Parenthood. Call me whatever you want, but if an organization openly supports abortion or means for an abortion then my dollars are spent elsewhere.
Sucks, because I love me some thinmints.
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Unless things have changed, I believe those little girls work too hard for such a small profit. It is a tradition, but I think the girls should do like the Boy Scouts and sell popcorn,(Better profits) or something else. They will still be cute and hard to resist. My children were scouts, so I speak from experience.
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We used to buy them all the time until Girl Scouts started supporting groups that I have moral objections too such as Planned Parenthood. Call me whatever you want, but if an organization openly supports abortion or means for an abortion then my dollars are spent elsewhere.
Sucks, because I love me some thinmints.
Really? I didn't know that. If that's true, I can't support them either.
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Im partial to Thin Mints.
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http://www.opposingviews.com/i/relationship-between-girl-scouts-planned-parenthood
http://www.prolifewaco.org/STOPP.htm
http://www.lifenews.com/2004/03/09/nat-369/
In Pennsylvania, Junior Girl Scouts (age-12) can attend a workshop on puberty designed by Planned Parenthood to earn their “becoming a teen” badge.
In Connecticut, Girl Scouts honored a Planned Parenthood official for promoting “healthy practices” in local troops.
In Amarillo, TX, Girl Scouts have sponsored Planned Parenthood sex-ed seminars for 4th through 8th graders.
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http://www.opposingviews.com/i/relationship-between-girl-scouts-planned-parenthood
http://www.prolifewaco.org/STOPP.htm
http://www.lifenews.com/2004/03/09/nat-369/
In Pennsylvania, Junior Girl Scouts (age-12) can attend a workshop on puberty designed by Planned Parenthood to earn their “becoming a teen” badge.
In Connecticut, Girl Scouts honored a Planned Parenthood official for promoting “healthy practices” in local troops.
In Amarillo, TX, Girl Scouts have sponsored Planned Parenthood sex-ed seminars for 4th through 8th graders.
Well I've read all of these sites and then some.
AIDS Badge Requirements? ewwww
I called the headquarters in California and spoke to the the Head Master over CA. She said they were not affiliated with PP, and that all their money from the sale of the cookies stays local, and does not go into a general fund to be dispersed. I'm waiting for a call from her boss to get more information.
I'm pro life all the way, and little girls do not need sex seminars. I'm going to be doing some research on this, and get the congregation involved.
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I wasn't aware of the Planned Parenthood involvement and I don't care to spend my money for that either.
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WOW! I thought this was a safe thread to get involved in. What could be more benign than Girl Scout cookies? I guess I was wrong.
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I love thin mints and usually buy a few boxes.
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It's about time. I have to buy about 10-15 mint chocolate chip cookies each year they come. Can't wait. They will be making there rounds in my town in a couple weeks.
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little girls do not need sex seminars.
http://www.opposingviews.com/i/relationship-between-girl-scouts-planned-parenthood
http://www.prolifewaco.org/STOPP.htm
http://www.lifenews.com/2004/03/09/nat-369/
In Pennsylvania, Junior Girl Scouts (age-12) can attend a workshop on puberty designed by Planned Parenthood to earn their “becoming a teen” badge.
In Connecticut, Girl Scouts honored a Planned Parenthood official for promoting “healthy practices” in local troops.
In Amarillo, TX, Girl Scouts have sponsored Planned Parenthood sex-ed seminars for 4th through 8th graders.
Annella they are not sex seminars as you can see what Matty posted they are educational. The girl scouts can earn so many different badges and it is up to the troop leader (and input from the parents) if they want to touch base on these ones or not. If the parents feel that this is a good way for their daughters to learn then good for them. It's unfortunate that when schools try to educate students parents get all up in roar yet we have X amount of teen pregnancy's every year which then leads to the secret abortions. Planned Parenthood does not promote abortion but sadly yes they do provide it as an option if asked. If the troop decides to use PP to earn a badge, I'm pretty sure they're not telling 9-10 year olds to get an abortion, they're probably talking to them about the changes girls go through, *bleep*, menstrual cycles, cramps. I too do not support abortion but I am not going to punish a little girl going door to door because her troop may be one that does not touch base on sex ed, I know mine never did and I was a girl scout for years - brownie then a junior. :wave:
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Wow talk about burying our heads in the sand. How did this conversation go from buying girl scout cookies to abortion..... I love girl scout cookies and have several nieces that are in girl scouts. I always buy the cookies and if some of the money goes to support Planned Parenthood well it is a good program that does more than provide alternative methods to unwanted pregnancies. I am still buying my cookies. :wave:
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Because some of us have moral concerns regarding abortion and planned parenthood and the support of that kind of organization. Same reason why I don't do anything for Komen or Avon. Same reason why I don't buy any products that support Komen. You have your things, I have mine. You can call me whatever you so desire, but at least I stand firm in my convictions.
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I wasnt doing any name calling simply making a statement same as you. This is still a free country.
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Because some of us have moral concerns regarding abortion and planned parenthood and the support of that kind of organization. Same reason why I don't do anything for Komen or Avon. Same reason why I don't buy any products that support Komen. You have your things, I have mine. You can call me whatever you so desire, but at least I stand firm in my convictions.
Your absolutely WRONG on what you posted mattymatt!! I don't just take things that I hear without checking them out. I called two top ladies of the Girl Scouts of America and got the scoop. They have been getting bad press when many years ago a couple groups in Texas had the PP come and give a health talk (unbeknownst to headquarters). After the big bru ha ha came out in the papers (the press really did a number on it), the Girl Scouts headquarters told those 2 troops that they were never to be affiliated in anyway with PP.
I talked with Pam who is the CEO of the Girl Scouts of California (over 35,000 girls) for almost an hour and she said they have done all they could to put out this fire that has been raging for years in the US. She assured me that they in no way, shape, or form, agree, or are affiliated with PP on ANY level. She further stated that any sex education the girls get are for their parents to take care of, and no sex seminars have been held at all. She said they are definitely pro life, and support only wholesome activities for their girls. There is no such thing as an AIDS badge, and was floored when I mentioned it.
Not everything you read on the Internet is the truth....what a shock huh? Technology is wonderful, but anything can be put on the Internet, and splashed around the world, true or not.
The News media is one of the most unreliable biased networks we have today. They sensationalize the smallest piece of news and blow it out of proportion. They can take a positive piece of news and spin it negative.
I for one will be buying some Girl Scout cookies when they hit the stores here in 2 weeks.
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IN this weather? It is a blizzard in the northern states.
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Any one remember when Girl Scott Cookies were really Good and less expensive? They have changed so much that I find it hard to enjoy them these days.
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i use to love em but diabetes wont let me have em no more I sure wish they would get some sugarfree ones WOOO HOOO
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i use to love em but diabetes wont let me have em no more I sure wish they would get some sugarfree ones WOOO HOOO
That is a wonderful idea, you should get with a local chapter see if this is something they have done. I can ask my niece. It would definitely help boost their image :wave:
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Girl Scout cookies r the best cookies i have ever had!!!
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Any one remember when Girl Scott Cookies were really Good and less expensive? They have changed so much that I find it hard to enjoy them these days.
I don't know how expensive they are were you live. But if a troop approaches you ask them, how much actually goes to cookies and how much supports your troop and their activities. They will let you know.
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I should have checked out the Planned Parenthood accusations on my own. Glad someone did.
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WHEN WILL THEY BE OUT IN TAMPA FLORIDA I HAVEN'T SEEN ANY ONE SELLING GIRL SCOUT COOKIES HERE YET :wave: :heart: :star:
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I WILL NOT BE GETTING ANY THIS YEAR BECAUSE I need to get in shape.
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Any one remember when Girl Scott Cookies were really Good and less expensive? They have changed so much that I find it hard to enjoy them these days.
I don't know how expensive they are were you live. But if a troop approaches you ask them, how much actually goes to cookies and how much supports your troop and their activities. They will let you know.
Amy, I asked that very question to Pam (CEO of Girl Scouts of California), and she said that there are 2 large factories that make ALL the cookies. Every troop or regional office, buys their cookies from these 2 factories and each troop sells those cookies. The money is for the local troop selling the cookies. There is no general fund that the money goes into and then it is distributed. There is sometimes a general headquarters over a certain region, then the money gets turned in there, but everyone gets an accounting how much each troop made, and it's for their personal use for group activities, etc., after admin expenses, etc.
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Girl Scout Cookies, I love them but they come out right after the New Years, and I always say I am going to loose weight. I go to go shopping at the grocery store and there they are, when I am going to buy diet food, there they are.
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SAMMOAS R THE BEST!!!1