Let me be upfront-I sold cookies with my troop once on a limited basis and it was so stressful I never did it again. I know all about the ups and downs of this fundraiser because my older daughter had a very active troop in regard to Girl Scout cookies. For years it was a …
Smart Cookies Movie for a Girl Scout Movie Party
Now that cookie season is finally over, you can enjoy yourselves and your newfound time that was lost during cookie selling season. One way to reward your daughter or your troop as a whole is to host a Girl Scout movie night. Since this will be done off site (unless you meet at your home), …
Girl Scout Leader Tip-You Need to Be Firm
Today we have yet another snow day in my part of the country. Fortunately for me, the weather only canceled one meeting back in the beginning of January. I was up early as usual, and went to compose my Monday email to my parents. Since we meet the first and third Fridays of each month, …
My New Daisy Girl Scout Leader Blog
Starting your own Daisy Girl Scout troop can be an overwhelming job. It really is something that takes a lot of on the job training! When I started as a leader back in 2008, there were very few internet resources for me to use. I really had to make a lot of it up as …
Girls Are Enjoying the Bronze Award Project
Photo credit: Alvimann from morguefile.com As a leader, you hope and pray that the meetings you plan are fun and interesting for the girls. I consider it a personal challenge to “Wow” them at every meeting, as I know a boring time will lead to behavioral problems like excessive talking. That was what …
Junior to Cadette Girl Scout Bridging Ceremony
Updated January 2025 Here are resources for your Junior to Cadette Girl Scout bridging ceremony. *This post contains affiliate links. I find it hard to believe that it is February and I am still on the fence about whether or not I am staying or going as a troop leader. I am happy to continue …