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Capital One Venture X Card and Kroger: Rewards and Affordability: Capital One Venture X Card offers unlimited 2X miles on purchases and travel benefits, while Kroger brands provide quality products at affordable prices with a satisfaction guarantee.
The Capital One Venture X Card offers unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, providing an opportunity to earn rewards for everyday expenses and enjoy travel benefits like airport lounge access and a $300 annual credit for bookings through Capital One Travel. Meanwhile, Kroger brand products offer proven quality at affordable prices, with a satisfaction guarantee. Moving on to a different topic, Girl Scouts is an organization with around 2.6 million members, including girls and adult volunteers, with approximately 1.7 million active Girl Scouts in the US. The average length of time a girl stays in the program is about four years. During this discussion, the hosts shared their personal experiences with Scouting, with varying degrees of commitment and length of participation.
Girl Scouts: More Than Just Selling Cookies: Girl Scouts offers young girls valuable experiences, including entrepreneurship skills, community engagement, and personal growth, through cookie sales and other activities.
The Girl Scouts organization provides valuable experiences and opportunities for young girls, including entrepreneurship skills and community engagement, as evidenced by the success of their cookie sales. The low dues are possible due to the substantial revenue generated from cookie sales. Girl Scouts is more than just selling cookies; it's a pathway to developing important skills and making a positive impact on the community. Annabella King, a junior Girl Scout, shares her experiences and the benefits she's gained from being a part of the organization. Additionally, notable figures like John Hodgman have recognized the significance of the Girl Scouts. The organization's impact extends beyond just selling cookies and brings people together.
Girl Scouts' Inclusive and Progressive History: Since its founding in 1912, the Girl Scouts have been a leader in inclusivity and progressive values, welcoming girls of all races, abilities, and backgrounds.
The Girl Scouts have a rich history of inclusivity and progressive values, setting them apart from some other organizations. Founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912, the Girl Scouts have a unique origin story, with Low being inspired by her experiences as a scout leader in England and her commitment to teaching girls self-sufficiency and community service. Despite facing fewer controversies than other organizations, the Girl Scouts have consistently embraced inclusivity, desegregating in the 1950s and welcoming girls with disabilities from their inception. By the time the Boy Scouts integrated in the 1970s, the Girl Scouts had already named their first African-American president, Gloria D. Scott. This inclusive and progressive mindset has been a cornerstone of the organization since its founding, making it an important and impactful institution for girls around the world.
Girl Scouts: Developmental Experience for Girls: Girl Scouts provides character development, badges, and community service opportunities for girls from ages 5-17, promoting STEM activities and leadership skills.
The Girl Scouts organization offers a meaningful and developmental experience for girls of various ages, starting from Daisies at five and six, progressing through Brownies, Juniors, and Girl Scouts up to age seventeen. The program focuses on character development through the 10 points of the Girl Scout Law, earning badges and patches, and community service projects. The organization has evolved with the times, incorporating STEM activities and encouraging girls to explore science, technology, engineering, and math from a young age. The badge system provides children with a sense of accomplishment and motivation. As girls advance in age and rank, they take on more complex projects and are expected to lead their own community service initiatives.
Exploring Girl Scouts' Focus on Skills, Technology, and the Outdoors: Girl Scouts foster girls' skills, confidence, and independence through various activities, technology like Zigazoo, and outdoor experiences including camping.
The Girl Scouts organization focuses on building skills, confidence, independence, and good character in girls, while also encouraging interests in various fields including STEM and the outdoors. Girl Scouts engage in service projects and activities to develop these qualities. Regarding technology, Zigazoo is a social media platform designed specifically for kids, ensuring data safety and providing a space for them to share videos without comments or messaging. Meanwhile, the Rolling Stones 500 Greatest Songs podcast sheds light on influential and iconic songs. The Girl Scouts' founder, Juliette Gordon Low, emphasized outdoor activities and progressiveness, which remains a significant aspect of the organization today. Camping trips and outdoor adventures are a significant part of the Girl Scout experience.
The Girl Scouts and the Origins of S'mores: The Girl Scouts popularized s'mores in 1927, using high-quality chocolate and experimenting with flavors enhances the treat, and anyone can join the Girl Scouts as a Juliet to enjoy council events and activities.
The Girl Scouts played a significant role in popularizing s'mores with the first recorded recipe in 1927. The name "s'mores" is a contraction of "some more," indicating the addictive nature of this delicious treat. For those seeking to elevate their s'more game, consider using high-quality chocolate like Ghirardelli or Meiji, and experimenting with flavors such as caramel. If you're not part of a Girl Scout troop but still want to join in the fun, you can become a solo member, called a Juliet, and earn badges through the council. There are approximately 130 Girl Scout councils in the United States and its territories, and while Juliets may not attend weekly meetings, they can still participate in council events and activities. So, whether you're a seasoned Girl Scout or a Juliet, remember that the joy of s'mores is in the sharing and the experience, not just the number of patches you collect.
Girl Scouts: Inclusive Leadership and Traditions: The Girl Scouts foster inclusivity and self-confidence, allowing all genders to lead, and preserve traditions while adapting to cultural shifts and new leadership.
The Girl Scouts organization values inclusivity and self-confidence, allowing both females and males to be leaders. They have a long-standing tradition of continuous learning and community-building, as evidenced by their practice of pooling ashes from multiple scouts before adding them to a campfire. The organization has recognized the growing Latina population in the United States and has made efforts to include their culture in meetings and activities. With the first African American woman, Judith Batty, currently serving as CEO, the Girl Scouts continue to break barriers and pass down traditions to future generations. It's impressive to see how the organization has adapted and grown while maintaining its core values.
Exploring safe social media for kids and perfecting cocktail parties for adults: Zigazoo offers a kid-safe platform for content creation and interaction, Bartesian simplifies cocktail parties, Airbnb generates income from renting out homes, and Girl Scout Cookies showcase the power of tradition and tasty treats.
Technology is providing new and innovative ways for children to engage with social media safely and for adults to entertain their guests effortlessly. Sarah expressed her admiration for the well-edited videos on Zigazoo, a social media platform designed specifically for kids. It offers a fun and safe environment where children can upload their content, interact with friends, and try out trends without the risk of negative comments or text messaging. Meanwhile, the Bartesian home cocktail maker offers a sleek solution for hosting perfect cocktail parties, making premium drinks quickly and easily. Airbnb, on the other hand, provides an opportunity for homeowners to make extra money by renting out their spare rooms or entire homes to travelers. Lastly, the enduring popularity of Girl Scout Cookies, with their rich history and various flavors, demonstrates the power of tradition and people's love for delicious treats.
Girl Scout Cookies: Samoas vs Caramel Delights, and the Significance of Trefoil: Girl Scout Cookies come in various flavors like Samoas, Caramel Delights, and Trefoil. Samoas have dark chocolate, Caramel Delights have milk chocolate, and Trefoil's name derives from its three-lobed shape. Popular choices include Samoas and Thin Mints.
Despite the similar names, Girl Scout cookies called Samoas and Caramel Delights are different due to their use of dark or milk chocolate respectively. Another interesting fact is that the name "trefoil" for a cookie refers to its three-lobed shape, inspired by the original Girl Scout logo designed by the famous logo designer Saul Bass. Additionally, some cookies, like Samoas and Thin Mints, are more popular than others, with Samoas being the second most popular choice after Thin Mints. The discussion also touched upon the evolution of the Girl Scout logo and the significance of its design. While exploring various cookies, two that were mentioned as missed opportunities were Apple Cinnamans, which were available from 1997 to 2001, and other discontinued flavors.
Girl Scout cookie drive: More than just selling cookies: The Girl Scout cookie drive fosters entrepreneurship, goal setting, and inclusion, keeping most revenue local, and empowering young girls for success in life.
The Girl Scout cookie drive is more than just selling cookies – it's a learning experience for young girls that focuses on entrepreneurship, goal setting, and inclusion. Contrary to popular belief, most of the cookie sales revenue stays within the local councils and troops, making it a self-funding organization. The Girl Scouts have a long history of inclusivity and supporting women's rights, such as advocating for Title IX legislation. The organization encourages independence and personal growth, which can translate to success in any area of life. The cookie sales are just one aspect of the larger mission to empower young girls.
Girl Scouts: Valuing Inclusivity, Equality, and Female Independence: The Girl Scouts organization, with its values of inclusivity, equality, and female independence, has produced many successful and influential women, allowing girls to express their faith while also accommodating those who do not have one, and providing opportunities for personal growth and creating lasting friendships.
The Girl Scouts organization, which values inclusivity, equality, and female independence, is often criticized by the far right for promoting a supposed leftist agenda. However, these values are mainstream and widely shared in society. The organization's non-religiously affiliated secular status allows girls to express their faith while also accommodating those who do not have one. The Gold Award, a prestigious recognition, is a testament to the organization's commitment to helping girls achieve their goals. Despite the criticism, the Girl Scouts have produced many successful and influential women, including Amy Sedaris, Sally Ride, Venus Williams, Carrie Fisher, Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama, Taylor Swift, and many more. The organization's impact on girls' lives, from providing opportunities for personal growth to creating lasting friendships, is a testament to its enduring value.
Rediscovering old favorites: Music and Micro-Lending: Listeners can join the Stuff You Should Know team on Kiva.org and make micro-loans to entrepreneurs, contributing to over $9.3 million in loans and helping over 341,000 people since 2009.
Annabella from troop 1492 introduced the topic of rediscovering old favorites, whether it's music from 10,000 Maniacs or the Kiva team started by Stuff You Should Know in 2009. The Kiva team, a micro-lending website, has made almost $9.3 million in loans to over 341,000 entrepreneurs, with about 12,000 members and an average of 30 loans per member. Listeners can start with a $25 loan and join the team at kiva.org/team/stuff-you-should-know. The team, which is now named "Stuff You Should Know," encourages inclusivity and can be found by searching for it on the Kiva website. If you want to get involved or send an email, you can do so through Stuff Podcast at iHeartRadio.com.
Exploring safe social media for kids and iconic songs through podcasts: Parents can use Zigazoo, a kid-focused app for sharing videos, ensuring safety through real-person moderation. Meanwhile, 500 Greatest Songs podcast delves into the stories behind Rolling Stone's iconic songs list.
Parents looking for a social media platform for their kids can consider Zigazoo. Unlike traditional social media sites, Zigazoo is a kid-focused app where children can share videos they've created with others, all while being moderated by real people. This means no comments or messaging, eliminating concerns about social trolling. Meanwhile, on a different note, Britney Spanos and Rob Sheffield's podcast, 500 Greatest Songs, delves into the stories behind Rolling Stone's influential list of the greatest songs ever made. From classics like Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" and The Ronettes' "Be My Baby," to modern-day hits like The Killers' "Mr. Brightside," listeners can discover what makes these songs so iconic. Whether it's through the Zigazoo app or the 500 Greatest Songs podcast, there's always something new to explore.
