Topic: girl-scouts

Cut The Crap, Nestle–Of Course Girl Scout Candy Bars Are Marketed Toward Children

Cut The Crap, Nestle--Of Course Girl Scout Candy Bars Are Marketed Toward Children

Nestlé would like you to know that it is definitely, definitely not marketing its new line of Girl Scout candy bars to children, because they promised they weren’t going to do that anymore. But last time I checked, the Girl Scouts were pretty clearly associated with childhood. And although NestlĂ© agreed not to market to children under age 12 via the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative, it’s blatantly obvious that these candy bars are in violation of that agreement–no matter what the all-powerful company is saying. More »

Get Your Baking Badge: Make Your Own Vegan Thin Mints

Get Your Baking Badge: Make Your Own Vegan Thin Mints

This weekends, little girls in green vests started pounding the pavement and setting up shop in front of grocery stores, with boxes of cookies under their arms. And while buying those expensive little boxes of Samoas, Tagalongs, and yes, Thin Mints from your local Girl Scout troop is a nice thing to do–it both teaches girls about business and, this year, supports the Girl Scouts’ decision to be inclusive–it may not be a cause that you and your health are willing to take on. This year, consider buying and donating a box…and making thing healthier vegan version of the cool classic. More »