On my honor, I will try:
To buy cookies from any girl who asks,
Even though I already have 50 cases
out in the car for my own troop.
There was a troop in the lobby in front of Kroger on UCB. How could I tell them no? So I came home with an extra box of Peanut Butter Patties, even though there were already cases sitting in the car, and after I got home, I wrote my little poem as I thought about my purchase. Mom is happily enjoying the cookies.
Here’s CNN coverage of Girl Scout cookie sales, including a video that talks about the box redesign and what girls gain from selling cookies:
Not the thing for an official website, but I figure I can get away with it on my own site :)
Happy National Cookie Day!! Here’s why cookie sales matter: For This Girl Scout, It’s More Than Pushing Cookies:
Selling Thin Mints and Samoas has brought Mary Ruiz self-esteem, money skills, a sense of accomplishment and some great electronic gear. Not bad for a 10-year-old.
Even if you don’t want to read the article, take a five minutes to watch the video about this amazing Girl Scout.