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2009
Our Newest Girl Scout Cookie, THANK U BERRY MUNCH, is scrumptious. It is a light cookie, with cranberries. When I tasted it, I imagined a hot summer day that I'd been playing outside with the kids, getting parched and my blood sugar running low.... and being treated to this cookie! It would be...
12/27/2009
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Every year this time, people come up with New Years Resolutions. On January 1, they try to make a change in their life. By January 3rd most have quit trying.My birthday is in February, so I used to skip the typical New Years Resolutions (which I saw as being pre-destined for failure) and to make ...
12/27/2009
Girl Scouts have been selling shortbread cookies for more than 60 years, and this classic (called "Trefoils" by Little Brownie Bakers), remains a favorite. An online opinion poll found at GirlScoutCookies.org reports that 5% of us claim it is our favorite GS cookie (a 3 way tie for 4th place); b...
12/23/2009
The GS Cookie "What's Your Favorite" online poll suggests that only 5% of us rate Do-Si-Dos (AKA Peanut Butter Sandwich) as our favorite.... but some how, the Girl Scouts report that 11% of cookie sales are for Do-Si-Dos. I guess the people who like those cookies best buy twice as many boxes. We...
12/22/2009
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There is a discrepancy between the Girl Scout cookie sales reports and the online voting at GirlScoutCookies.org as to whether Thin Mints or Samoas (aka Caramel deLites) are America's favorite cookie. Regardless of which you trust, Tagalongs (aka Peanut Butter Patties) come in a solid 3rd place....
12/20/2009
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Remember, you can only buy Girl Scout cookies once a year... but they freeze well, and there are so many things you can do with these American classics!GirlScoutCookies.org has an ongoing poll, and as of today, THIN MINTS are the second favorite GS cookie. So, here are some Thin Mint Recipes to ...
12/18/2009
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According to an ongoing poll at http://www.girlscoutcookies.org/, 34% of us voted that Samoas are our favorite Girl Scout Cookie offered! My troop is now taking orders for Samoas and other Girl Scout Cookies in Loudoun County, VA!Not only are they a great cookie, but you can use them in lots of ...
12/17/2009
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Did you see him? He was in Leesburg this morning! As part of the Childrens Performance Series, Kaleidoscope Theatre at Ida Lee, Rufus was our special guest this morning! Once a month, there is a different performer. My son and I try to go each month - it's special "Mommy-Devon" time; but th...
12/17/2009
The Loudoun Chapters of the Girl Scouts are kicking off their cookie sale December 18th (Friday). My girls would LOVE to have your order!! They are $3.50 a box. ****This year's choices are: Lemon Chalet CremesVanilla sandwhich cookie w/ hint of cinnamon-ginger spice and a refreshing zesty lemon...
12/15/2009
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A very special THANK YOU to the Leesburg Church of the Nazarene for the Live Nativity event my family enjoyed tonight! This is our first time attending it, but, I hope it becomes an annual tradition. The outdoor event is a drive through "theatre" of sorts, with eleven separate scenes depictin...
12/13/2009
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