How to handle the Girl Scouts...
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I have no problem at all disappointing kids and coworkers. Four bucks for a tiny box of mediocre cookies is just way too much.0
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My son was in Iraq and he reported that they eat well there. But who can resist Girls Scout cookies! This way they know they have people home who love and support them. I means so muchl0
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I no longer support the Girl Scouts as the organization advocates & contributes to political & moral positions counter to mine.0
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My husband ordered four boxes of the mint cookies. Why??? He doesn't even like them! I on the other hand can inhale a box. Will probably take them to the food bank box immediately upon receipt.0
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I used to think freezer was safe..l.nope! They are better that way! My husband eats them before I even see them...so that is good!
Susan
Yeah, the freezer ramps up the evil factor for me, too!
The freezers is actually my friend! I put those mints in there then only grab a couple then put them back!!
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!0 -
i have no willpower. i can not order any and put them anywhere! i buy other items from them or just donate cash when i see them at stores.0
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responding to a post about the political position of the organization. No it isn't true. The particular event probably wasn't what the poster thinks and may even be fully false. The curious should look at the official website's FAQ section. WWW.girlscouts.org. Unfortunately some misrepresentations have occurred. Now as for BSA...0
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I have no problem at all disappointing kids and coworkers. Four bucks for a tiny box of mediocre cookies is just way too much.
I'm in this boat as well. They have become so overpriced I don't buy them anymore. But I do like the whole the troop sending them to the troops.0 -
My daughter is a girl scout, and thankfully my husband and kids can devour them before they are too much of a temptation for me. I am a samoa lover at heart though! I will definitely be buying boxes for the troops!0
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I CANNOT resist thin mints! My daughter, who was home from college, begged me to buy a box. I did not have one because if I start, they would be gone--then I would have to face the wrath of a teenaged girl!
That is how I resisted this year!0 -
The Girl Scout troop I lead sold 1200 boxes. I'm proud of them. I ordered 4 boxes, my husband ordered 4, and I let my kids each buy two of their own boxes. They'll go in the freezer and be rationed as dessert for several weeks. Oh, and I ordered 4 from another council because we don't sell that flavor. LOL!
Make it fit into your diary and show some self control.0 -
Your idea of giving them away is great! For me it's the 100 boxes we have in the house to sell. Instead of taking orders we have to buy them up front and sell them. I just close the computers, turn off the tv, close the books and get those girls out of the house to get them all sold quickly!0
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Last year I bought a couple of boxes and ate 2 a day and worked them into my daily calories.
As a former girl scout leader and former COOKIE CHAIRWOMAN, I know how hard these little girls work to sell their cookies, even tho the troop doesnt get much of a percentage for their troop. However, we made enough to take our scouts to New York City for a wonderful educational experience.
My strategy this year, is my parents love Girl Scout Cookies, so I'll probably buy 10-12 boxes for them and then they can freeze them and enjoy them throughout the year.
Please support the organization if you can, as this is the only official way Girl Scouts are allowed to have fund raisers. Think of food banks, churches who have food banks, nursing homes, etc.0 -
I bought them this year because my boyfriend really wanted some. I bought thin mints and 2 boxes of samoas (caramel delights). I don't like caramel so the samoas in the house does not bother me. However, I have always been a sucker for thin mints. I didn't know how it would go with them being in the house. I'm happy to say that one day last week I had the calories leftover and was wanting something chocolate-y. I allowed myself a serving of the thin mints. I realized that while they tasted good...it wasn't worth the calories to me. I am looking at this as a NSV. I'm happy to say that I haven't been tempted since.0
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I love tag-alongs and samoas...but when they offer them to me, I tell them I'm Diabetic (which is the truth). They lay off.0
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responding to a post about the political position of the organization. No it isn't true. The particular event probably wasn't what the poster thinks and may even be fully false. The curious should look at the official website's FAQ section. WWW.girlscouts.org. Unfortunately some misrepresentations have occurred. Now as for BSA...
Not sure what "particular event" you are alluding to, but I am comfortable with my decision. BTW as with the Girl Scouts, BSA has every right to make its own policy.
MFP does not allow political discussion so this is my last comment in this regard.
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Have you thought about just giving the Guides a monetary donation? It would free you from accepting their calories.
To give is so much better than it is to receive!
However this year my neighbor is selling, and just giving her a donation may not work so well. (She may not be able to count that as having sold cookies in any competition they have.) And I guess I'll use the other technique suggested here and donate the cookies.0 -
I always tell any girl scout..."Thanks but I've already bought for the year." and truly i have not bought them...it spares their feelings..and it keeps me from coming up with an excuse and having to explain myself.
This line works for anyone asking for donations as i go about my personal private life like heading into the grocery store, mall, or just living in my house.0 -
Apologies to the OP for going off thread.
Hey, a little controversy keeps it interesting. And all without criticizing calorie intake, form of cardio or protein shakes!!0 -
I made it too easy. I'm allergic to peanut butter, but my dad loves it. So, I bought him 2 boxes that have peanuts. No temptation there .
Samoas are how we found I was allergic to coconut as a kid... but my god, they were good.0
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