Girl Scout Cookie “season” has sadly, but deliciously, come to an end. Are you as sad as we are? Or did you not even know it was the time?
Since COVID began, Girl Scout Cookie sales have moved online, so it’s been easier to support your favorite Girl Scout from far away. Still, Girl Scouts made their way outdoors to stand in front of grocery stores and other locations across the country, where you may have been tempted by a shy little, “Would you like to buy some Girl Scout Cookies?” as you left the store. Come on, who can resist those faces?!
Wineries and breweries even started hosting Girl Scout Cookie and wine/beer pairings this year, which became quite popular. Many of these events even sold out!
Did you buy any Girl Scout Cookies this year? If so, more than one time or just once? Did you buy them in person or order online?
Girl Scout Cookie season in Northern California ends April 23rd
We’re getting our cookie orders in on the 27th in Upstate NY
Girl Scout Cookie season is NOT over! In Virginia Beach we are just getting cookies in- hand today and sell until April 30.
I don’t eat the cookies I buy, but used the online option to donate them to troops overseas.
We buy them when the girls come by our house and actually make the effort to sell them. Usually 4 or 5 boxes to help support the local group
Wife and I buy two boxes every year for $10, but pay them $20. The girls get very little from each box, so they appreciate the extra $10.
No, we don’t know anyone selling them.
Have a friend back home who sends out an email blast for her daughter. Very convenient to order online, and that way I also don’t go ‘overboard’ and buy more than I SHOULD eat in three months.
Hi, Jeff. I used to buy Girl Scout Cookies at the store about a mile from my home. Only problem was, most of the package would be gone by the time I got home! So, I just give them $$ instead. (Used to buy them to send to troops overseas.) When you mentioned “back home,” I’m assuming you’re south? So you’re gonna miss our soggy snow expected tomorrow in the PNW? Oh, well. Take care. 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com
We did in 2022, however no stand has been set up yet in the grocery store for 2023. We will when we can buy face to face and the girls get experience in handling funds and sales pitches, which is part of their program in addition to raising money.
We would have bought some but there is a “no soliciting” rule in state parks and we host all winter. Haven’t seen any in front of the local grocery store either but we go during the week when the girls are probably in school. I didn’t know you can now buy them online! Did that start during the pandemic?
I just looked it up, Mary, and apparently they started selling Girl Scout Cookies online in 2014. Have a great day. 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com
Fair and balanced as always Diane. Kudos.
I for one enjoy the cookies and generally buy a couple of boxes outside my neighbor VONS.
No, but I gave them $5 as I passed their stand.
Hi, Cancelproof. Hated to have to do it, but once I deleted the first unrelated comment the rest automatically disappeared also. Sheesh! Can’t even have a poll about Girl Scout Cookies without the comments getting totally sidetracked and then deteriorating from there. Have a great day. 😀 –Diane aka Big Sister
I know, right! It doesn’t bother me in the least. I’m sure it will happen again, I hope not but who knows what I may need to reply to in the future. ✌️🍹
Thanks, Cancelproof. If I hadn’t done it, one of our other moderators would have, and then they would have wondered why I wasn’t moderating the comments more closely. 🙄 Take care. ✌️ 😀 –Diane
Sooooooo – you had to cancel something Cancelproof posted?
But…but…. Their NAME?!?!?!?
LOL – Have a great day folks!
Didn’t work, did it? 😆 He knows “Big Sister” is watching (everyone). Have a great day, Jeff. 😀 –Diane aka Big Sister at RVtravel.com
Better?
😆 Your comment got held for moderation because you’ve “updated” your name. Have a good evening/night, Cancelproof-ish. 😆 –Diane you-know-who
LOL. Still here, not cancelled. LOL. Semantics perhaps. The rules are the rules. I think Diane plays in pretty straight though and she got rid of a half dozen other comments, not just my reply post. My fact based replies to emotional absurdity will continue. So not cancelled.
We buy several cases each year. The looks on the girls with that big of an order is wonderful! We put them in the freezer (they do great there!) and eat them all year long.
Thin mints of course.
No, but have typically made some kind of donation to local Boy & Girl Scout troops. We are at least trying to cut back on sweets (to avoid exceeding our trailer’s GVWR ya know <wink)
Girl Scouts, little girls growing and working to become American Leaders and learning skills to help them lifelong are still the primary aspect of their participation. I know of neighbors who are dedicated Girl Scout Troop Leaders and the quality of the training these worthy young girls receive. They earn skill badges which represent hard work and discipline.
It is hard to recruit and retain girls as so many say they “aren’t cool”, because they wear uniforms and have strict rules of behavior and participation.
Please don’t punish girls for being a Girl Scout. I recommend to actually visit a troop, see firsthand what they learn, your supporting them is a true gift. whether you buy cookies or donate to them. I respect all girls and their troop leaders, it is a lifetime experience for them. 🇺🇸
Whatever happened to youth organization volunteers from actively (and in person!) selling or asking for donations in front of grocery stores, and other accommodating business’s? Girl Scout cookies online; I’ll pass.
Bought mine from a Girl Scout in front of the grocery store. I’m a former Girl Guide , Brownie leader, Ranger, Girl Scout leader.
I can’t eat them, but I donate directly to the girls, so that they get to keep all the money.
WE bought 3 boxes in person, but only because it had was from a Great Granddaughter. Otherwise we would not have bought any for several reasons. Price, quantity, and other.
We were shopping at Walmart store. There were tables set up outside for cookie sales. The young girls were screaming at the top of their lungs about Girl Scout cookies and were blocking the path to the doors.. The leaders and/ or parents that were there ignored the outbursts and misbehavior. Needless to say, we just walked past them.
We used to have neighborhood scouts gong door to door. Seems this doesn’t happen anymore.
Being diabetic I’ve avoided them. Once I saw the outrageous prices recently it added another don’t buy factor. I’ve also learned that very little of the proceeds go to the actual troop selling them. So a direct donation is my way of supporting the Girl Scouts
Absolutely the best way is to donate direct to any of the girl or boy groups.