They’re Out To Get Me!

Screen Shot 2015-01-29 at 10.00.05 PMThin Mints, Samoas, Do-si-Dos, Lemonades… Whatever your favorite, the girls seem to be at every store, down every street and even on college campuses.  The Girl Scout cookie sale in Texas ranges from January to early April and during these months, they are out in force.  How many times have you heard, “Would you like to buy a box of Girl Scout cookies?” in the last week?  Ever wonder where the money goes and just how much each troop makes for standing in the cold day after day, hocking the devilish delights?  It’s actually a pretty good deal for all, with incentives such as a free week of summer camp and troop bonuses based on number of boxes sold.  Even though this is an old article, it explains the process of cookie money allocation very clearly and shows how the money stays in the area.  So, next time you’re out and about, be sure and “buy local.”

Girl Scout cookies by the numbers: Just where do all those dollars go?

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