Girl Scout Cookies Are Here—Don’t Miss a Crumb! Here’s Everything You Need to Know


The Wait is Over—2025 Girl Scout Cookie Season is Here! 🍪

Cookie lovers, REJOICE! The most delicious time of the year has officially begun—the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie® season is in full swing, and it’s time to treat yourself while supporting this generation of girl leaders. As a reminder, these aren't just any cookies — they help unbox the future for Girl Scouts everywhere, one iconic cookie box at a time.

A Lineup Worth Craving

The 2025 cookie lineup is stacked with fan-favorite flavors you know and love. Thin Mints®, Samoas®/Caramel deLites®, and Peanut Butter Patties®/Tagalongs® are all back, ready to dazzle your taste buds. But, cookie lovers, we’ve got some bittersweet news. This is the LAST SEASON you’ll be able to get your hands on Toast-Yay!® and Girl Scout S’mores®. Yep, you heard that right—they’re going out with a bang, and you’ll want to stock up before they’re gone for good.

These sweet staples have been fan favorites for years, and now’s your chance to say goodbye in the most delicious way possible. Find a local cookie booth or connect with a Girl Scout you know to snag these soon-to-be-retired flavors before they’re gone forever.

Why Girl Scout Cookies Are More Than a Treat

Sure, they’re tasty—but Girl Scout Cookies are so much more than a sweet snack. Every purchase fuels the largest entrepreneurial program in the world for girls. When you buy cookies, you’re helping girls gain life-changing skills like goal-setting, decision-making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.

Each box sold is an opportunity for a Girl Scout to build her confidence, courage, and character. The funds raised help power incredible Girl Scout adventures—think summer camp, service projects, and amazing travel experiences—all while developing essential entrepreneurial skills that last a lifetime. When you bite into that Thin Mint, know that you’re helping girls achieve BIG things.


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How to Support Girl Scouts This Cookie Season

Ready to stock up and make a difference? Here’s how you can join the fun:
  • Know a Girl Scout? Order directly from her.
  • No Girl Scout nearby? Use the Cookie Finder at www.girlscoutcookies.org to find a booth near you.
  • Want cookies delivered? Starting February 21, have them shipped straight to your door via www.girlscoutcookies.org
  • Stay in the loop! Text “COOKIES” to 59618 for updates on availability and exciting cookie news.
Support your local troop, savor the lineup, and grab those Toast-Yay!® and S’mores® cookies before they’re gone forever. Let’s help Girl Scouts chase their big dreams—one cookie box at a time.

Want to share the cookie love? Make sure to tag @GirlScouts and use #GirlScoutCookieSeason in all your amazing stories on social media.

Happy Girl Scout Cookie Season! 🍪
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Free Girl Scout Meeting Planning Tempates

 Free Girl Scout meeting planning templates will help simplify organizing your troop meetings.


Are you ready to make planning each Girl Scout meeting easier?           


Most of you reading this are probably thinking, What did I get myself into? Didn’t I just plan a meeting?

I know the feeling.

I have planned lessons for children since 1987. I have always considered each meeting I created like a lesson. There was always an objective, whether it was doing a badge, a service project or even, in our older scouting years, a Journey.

Free Girl Scout Meeting Templates



While this is intuitive for me, for many leaders, it is not.

This is why I am offering you two FREE troop meeting planning templates.

Template 1 is a pre-planning template. Get yourself organized before you get into the nitty gritty details.

Template 2 lays out exactly what you planned in an easy to use format. it comes in two versions-color and black and white.

You can get your free Girl Scout meeting planning templates here.

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Celebrate the Girl Scout Daisy 40th Birthday

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In 1984, the GSUSA created Girl Scout Daisies. Until that time, girls had to wait until they were in first grade to join a Brownie troop.

Was Leading a Daisy Troop Different in 1984?

Forty years ago, leading Daisies looked different. 

First of all, this level was only for kindergarteners. (Brownies were from first to third grade). This first year was simply a gentle introduction to being a Girl Scout. 

Leaders focused on creating sisterhood and having meetings that centered around the Girl Scout Law. There were no badges to earn and leaders were not allowed to sell cookies or do any other fundraising.

Daisies could join older scouts at events and spend the day at camp. This way, they could learn the traditions and get ready for their own overnight camping experiences ahead.


Girl Scout Daisy 40th Birthday Meeting Ideas

Girl Scout Daisy 40th Birthday Celebration Ideas

Since 2024 is the 40th birthday of the Daisy level, you can celebrate any time this year. Here are some things that you can use for your celebratory meeting.

Note-Oriental Trading has coupons and free shipping all the time. Be on the lookout for promo codes. You can also get things for future meetings and save money. Everything you buy for your meetings is reimbursable, so save your receipt.


Girl Scout Daisy Tablecloth

This Daisy themed table covering is made of thin, disposable plastic, making cleanup easy when the meeting is over. It is slightly transparent. 54" x 108"


Girl Scout Daisy 40th Birthday Celebration Ideas


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Daisy Luncheon Napkins

There are sixteen luncheon napkins in this set. Each napkin is 6.5 inches.


Girl Scout Daisy 40th Birthday Ideas


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Girl Scout Daisy 40th Birthday Meeting Ideas

Ask the girls what they think being a Daisy Scout was like forty years ago. They may not have a concept of how much time that actually is, but I am sure the responses will be interesting!

You may want to have some items that show the number 40-a bag of Legos, cereal, buttons-a visual so the girls can conceptualize what this number is.

Once that discussion is over, have the girl play some 80s games.

1980s Outdoor Games

If you have some outdoor space or have a large indoor space, here are some 1980s games that Daisies would have played. These are sure to get the wiggles out. You can find a complete description on how to play these games in this blog post.

  • S.P.U.D.
  • Red Light, Green Light
  • Four Square
  • Red Rover
  • Chinese Jump Rope (this was my troop's favorite game to play)


1980s Indoor Activities

You can teach the girls hand claps from this era. There are many on YouTube that you can view and learn.

Another fun indoor activity you can do is to teach the girls some of the dances from the 80s, like the Electric Slide, the Sprinkler, the Running Man, the Cabbage Patch and the Pendulum. Play some 80s music while you dance. If you are not familiar with these move, you can watch a YouTube video.

Crafts for the Girl Scout Daisy 40th Birthday

Once you have done some big energy activities, it is time for a quieter one. This Beaded Butterfly & Daisy Charm Bracelet Craft Kit makes 12.

This set comes with 12 individually packaged, easy-to-assemble kits. Each kit includes colorful and faceted plastic beads, enamel charms, stretchy cord, extra pieces and instructions.


Girl Scout Daisy 40th Birthday craft

Available at Oriental Trading

Another thing you can do for your craft is have the girls decorate their own cupcake. Your local supermarket, if asked in advance, can make unfrosted cupcakes for you if you do not have the time to bake them yourself. Have some white frosting, some blue and white sprinkles, and some mini chocolate chips for topping.

Fun Girl Scout Daisy 40th Birthday Favors

Here are some things your girls might like as a party favor.

Daisy Silly Straws

These come five to a package and are something the girls can use at home to remember this fun day.


Girl Scout Daisy 40th Birthday Favors


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Daisy Head Boppers

These will make a fun photo for your Daisy Memory book or scrapbook! They come 12 to a package.


Girl Scout Daisy 40th Birthday Favors


Available on Oriental Trading


What is your troop going to do to celebrate the Girl Scout Daisy 40th Birthday?


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The Ultimate Girl Scout Cookie Season Guide 🍪💚

The 2026 Girl Scout Cookie Season is officially here and if you’re already craving Thin Mints or plotting how many boxes of Adventurefuls you can fit in your pantry… same. Whether you’re a seasoned cookie connoisseur or you’re just here for the vibes, here are five things you need to know before you stock up.

1. When does Girl Scout Cookie Season start?


National Girl Scout Cookie Season begins on January 6, and every council opens at its own time. The easiest way to check when sales begin near you is to enter your zip code into the Cookie Finder box at the top of our website. You will see booth times, online ordering windows and everything you need in one place. If your local council is not yet selling cookies, the Cookie Finder will display a countdown to when their season begins so you can plan to support troops in your community. You may also see links for neighboring troops or booths from nearby councils that are already in season. This is helpful if you are interested in direct shipping or willing to travel. If you want to support a specific area, you can also type in a ZIP code to explore all available options. 

2. Where can you buy cookies?


There are several easy ways to support your local Girl Scouts.
  • Start with the Cookie Finder. Enter your zip code to see when your council’s sale begins, find local cookie booths, and learn how to get cookies delivered to your home.
  • Visit cookie booths in your community once your council’s sale is live.
  • Purchase directly from a Girl Scout you know through her Digital Cookie link.
  • Text COOKIES to 59618 for updates and reminders.
Most councils run January through April, giving you plenty of chances to bring home your favorite flavors.

3. Meet the newest cookie, Exploremores™


Exploremores is the newest addition to the cookie lineup and it is and there's already great anticipation. Inspired by Rocky Road ice cream, these chocolate sandwich cookies are filled with the delicious flavors of chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond flavored creme and reflect the spirit of exploration in every Girl Scout. Local troops will have them at booths or can ship nationwide, so it is easy for anyone to try the newest cookie while still stocking up on Adventurefuls, Thin Mints, and Trefoils.

4. Cookie booth etiquette


Cookie booths are real world learning spaces where girls practice communication, teamwork and confidence. A little kindness can make every interaction memorable for them.
  • Be kind and encouraging.
  • Direct concerns to GSUSA rather than volunteers or girls.
  • Avoid diet-related comments and keep the space positive.
  • Recognize the effort behind each booth.
  • If you are not buying today, a friendly smile or quick good luck still makes a difference.

5. Why buying Girl Scout Cookies from Girl Scouts matters


Every box supports the largest girl led entrepreneurial program in the world. Through the Cookie Program, Girl Scouts build skills in goal setting, money management, decision making and working with others. They earn badges tied to financial literacy and entrepreneurship and carry these lessons with them long after the season ends.

Your support also stays local. Cookie proceeds fund troop activities, outdoor adventures, service projects in your community, and more. Each purchase helps Girl Scouts learn, grow and try new things all year long.

Let’s make this season the sweetest one yet!


Cookie Season is more than a moment. It brings people together, powers big dreams and gives girls the chance to grow in so many ways. Whatever cookie flavors you pick up, you are helping create meaningful opportunities for Girl Scouts everywhere. Thanks for being part of that journey. You truly take the cake… or in this case, the cookie!







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Easy Valentine's Day Girl Scout Daisy Meeting

Take a breath during cookie season with these easy ideas for a Girl Scout Valentine's Day meeting.

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The holiday season is over. There is still a whole lot of winter that has to happen before the warmer spring season arrives. Your troop is stuck indoors…unless you are selling Girl Scout cookies at booths on the weekends. If you want a break from focusing on cookies, why not plan a fun Valentine’s Day meeting that does not require a lot of planning.

Easy Girl Scout Valentine's Day Meeting

If you have read my blog for any length of time, you know how much I love to plan and organize.  Now is the time to start thinking about a Valentine’s Day craft if your meeting falls near the holiday.  Yes, I know that it is also World Thinking Day on February 22nd, as well as Twos Day, but newer and younger troops may not be celebrating this year. Plus, in case you are not aware, you can celebrate WTD any time of year, not just in February.

Your Valentine's Day meeting can be done in three simple steps.

1. Read a Story

There are so many wonderful Valentine's Day books for kids. Here are just a few.


Easy Valentine's Day Girl Scout Daisy Meeting 

With illustrations by the well-loved Tedd Arnold of Fly Guy fame, this story is sure to incite giggles.


Easy Valentine's Day Girl Scout Daisy Meeting



The book was written an illustrated by the popular duo Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond. A crowd pleaser at any age!

Easy Valentine's Day Girl Scout Daisy Meeting



Written and illustrated by Felicia Bond, see what Cornelia Augusta does the day it rains hearts.

2. Do a Craft

For this easy Valentine's Day Girl Scout Daisy meeting, you can do a fun craft using a ready made craft kit. Here are just a few. 

Easy Valentine's Day Craft



Easy Valentine's Day Girl Scout Meeting




Easy Valentine's Day Girl Scout Daisy Meeting


3. Make a Treat

Because Council rules vary, your girls may not be able to eat their Valentine's Day treat while at your meeting, and that is fine. Have plastic bags and/or foil to wrap up whatever you are making and the girls can eat their treat at home.

Materials

Cookies
Icing
Paper plates
Paper bowls
Plastic knives
Red or pink sugar and sprinkles

One of the easiest and most fun activities that my girls did through the years is decorate cookies. If you are not a baker, go to the grocery store and buy the jumbo package of sugar cookies.

Have the icing and decorations in bowls around the table. Have the girls decorate them. Easy!

What is your troop doing for Valentine's Day?


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The Easiest Girl Scout Kaper Chart Ever (and it’s not a chart!)

Giving girls jobs keep them actively involved with every troop meeting. Here is the easiest Girl Scout Kaper chart that leaders will use for years!

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Over the years, I have written extensively about Girl Scout Kaper charts (you can check out those posts here).

Recently, a leader in a Girl Scout Facebook group recently shared her version of a kaper chart, and it is mic drop genius!

I remember schlepping my large poster board kaper chart in from Daisies until 5th grade Juniors. In bad weather, I had to put it in a black garbage bag so it would not get ruined. It was one more large thing to juggle, along with my leader bag and bags of craft, cooking, or other materials for the meeting. Since we met after school, my daughter could not help me and my co-leader was coming straight from work.

This Girl Scout Kaper chart is not a chart, is easy to carry into each meeting, and is a low out of pocket (and reimbursable) expense.

Girl Scout Kaper Chart (that is not a chart)


These are wrist keychain key tags with a stretchy coil and they come in 10 assorted colors. Write the kaper on each tag and that scout wears that tag during the meeting.






Another Version of the Keyring






These are wrist keychain key tags with a stretchy coil and they come in 10 assorted colors. Write the kaper on each tag and that scout wears that tag during the meeting.

One way to keep it "fair" with assigning jobs (you know how young children stand on that hill), put the wristlets into a gift bag or lunch bag. As part of you opening, have each girl turn her head and reach into the bag. That is her kaper for that meeting.

If you want, on a simple chart, your co-leader can keep track of who does each job at the meeting.


The Easiest Girl Scout Kaper Job Chart



Need Ideas for Girl Scout Kaper Chart Jobs?

In order for this to work, each scout needs a job. Here are some ideas:

  • Lead the Pledge of Allegiance
  • Flag Holder
  • Lead the Girl Scout Promise and Girl Scout Law
  • Take attendance
  • Set up craft stations
  • Pass out papers or craft supplies
  • Bathroom buddy
  • Floater (substitute if someone is absent)
  • Push in chairs
  • Clean up crew
  • Game leader (selects the game your troop will play)
  • Lead songs
  • Lead a game
  • Lead goodbye

What do you think about this kind of Girl Scout kaper chart?

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The Iconic Duo Returns: Wendy’s Thin Mints Frosty Is Back with All-New Frosty Fusion

The Iconic Duo Returns: Wendy's Thin Mints Frosty Is Back with All-New Frosty Fusion Wendy's debuts limited-time Frosty Fusion and brings back the fan‑favorite Swirl for Girl Scout Cookie season Sweet Deets: Introducing the limited-time Girl Scouts Thin Mints® Frosty Fusion® – combining Wendy's® [...]

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