Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-Si-Dos, Thank U Berry Much, Lemonades, Dulce de Leche, Lemon Chalet Cremes, Thanks-A-Lot, Shortbread, and Daisy Go Rounds. Yes, Girl Scout cookies are here! Although they arrived a few weeks ago, students have been receiving and enjoying their cookies these past few weeks. These famous Girl Scout cookies are a treat to many especially after the yearlong wait. Buyers had anxiously awaited the arrival of these delicious cookies, and now they are finally here.
It all started ninety years ago when Girl Scouts started selling home-baked goods as a way to raise money. The selling of Girl Scout cookies is aimed at supporting local Girl Scout units, and a great way to fundraise; who doesn’t love Girl Scout cookies? Millions of boxes are sold each year and have been selling since 1917. During World War II, Girl Scouts sold calendars instead of cookies due to the shortage of flour, sugar, and butter. Cookie sales became so popular that Girl Scouts of the USA enlisted bakers to handle the production of the cookies. The selling of these cookies is not just to raise money but also to teach Girl Scouts valuable lessons such as financial skills and taking action in their communities.

Thin Mints are by far the most popular Girl Scout cookie around. Thin Mints are the biggest sellers, taking up 25% of sales. Samoas come behind with 19%, then Tagalongs with 13%, Do-si-dos with 11%, and Shortbread with 9%.
Most buyers buy many boxes so they can stock up on these sweet treats, but there is no need to feel bad for buying $50 worth of cookies because you are supporting your neighborhood Girl Scout troop.

The selling of Girl Scout cookies brings back many memories for girls at CdM who used to be Girl Scouts.
“I remember selling Girl Scout cookies in my neighborhood with my friends and now when other little Girl Scouts come by my house to sell cookies it always brings back memories,” said freshman Melis Gunay.
Samoas come as another amazing Girl Scout cookie. Somoas, or Caramel deLites, are doughnut-shaped cookies with a hole in the center, covered in caramel and toasted coconut and finished off with chocolate.
“Samoas are the best Girl Scout cookie, they are so good I could eat twenty boxes,” said junior Nick DeLotell.
But, don’t be fooled by these sweet little cookies. You may want to buy hundreds of boxes, but these cookies are not so healthy. Of course, any kind of cookie or sugar filled treat with high calories and fat isn’t the best thing to consume, but most of these delectable cookies do not come in a “reduced fat” form. Although the Girl Scout cookies have a few choices of reduced fat cookies, it’s not safe to say that Thin Mints are going to make you thin. Girl Scout cookies are tricky, but as a treat, these cookies are something to enjoy.
Altogether, Girl Scout cookies have been a tradition for many years and one of the best cookie brands. With each cookie and its diverse taste, Girl Scout cookies are a favorite among everyone and something great to enjoy.







Friends come in many packages. True. Funny. Close. Nice. Secret. Tell Everything to. Helpful. Loving. Old. New. Smart. Stupid. Best. Whichever one they are, they are all important and should be celebrated, thanked, and should know how much they mean to us.
February 17 was Ash Wednesday, the starting point for the annual Lent tradition of Christianity. Lent can be perceived as the 40 day challenge of giving up an enjoyable aspect of your life as a token of faithfulness toward the Lord. It all leads up Easter: the celebration of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus.



