In my area, cookie sales are over. After spending weeks selling and participating in cookie booths, my troop has achieved its goal of selling 1.000 boxes. In fact, we have sold several hundred over that initial goal, which is fantastic! Photo by Hannah Gold At […]

Updated June 2022 As Girl Scout cookie sales begin to wind down in many parts of the country, leaders are feeling relief. This is the biggest fundraiser of the year and so much time and effort go into this. Photo from Pixabay As I have […]

Girl Scout Week 2016 can be a source of pride for your troop. Here are activities they can do to celebrate. *Updated February 2021 It seems that during our busy cookie season, leaders also have two important Girl Scout holidays to celebrate as well. After […]

How should leaders divide Girl Scout cookie booth sales fairly for those girls who put in the work? Here are a few ways that leaders can do that. Updated January 2023 Cookie season continues to be the hot topic on Girl Scout leader Facebook groups […]

For Girl Scout leaders, the rewards for cookie sales is a full bank account. The profits of the troop’s hard work will fund trips, purchase badges and craft supplies, as well as provide the money needed for community service projects. Most girls, my troop included, […]

One of the things that I enjoy is being in the kitchen with my children. I am a firm believer in giving your children skill sets so that one day they will leave the nest and be able to do things for themselves. One of […]