(Year 1 – Original Daisy Financial Literacy Badge)
(This Badge is Retired) How to Find Retired Badges
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

- Treasure Hunters Link
Buy a Mini Fun Patch
Released in 2011. Retired in 2022.
Replaced Money Explorer as the new Year 1 Daisy Financial Literacy Badge.
The 2011 Daisy Page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Learn about needs and wants, helping others get what they need and want, and set a goal.
Activity Choices
- None Currently Available.
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Meeting plans to earn as a troop?
- Archive Copy of PDF Meeting Plan from GSRV (River Valley)
- Meeting Plan at Bluehouse School
- Meeting Plan at daisyactivities.blogspot.com
- Meeting Plan from Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance – Archived Copy of PDF
How to earn individually?
- At Home Plan from GSGCNWI – Archived Copy of PDF
- Archived Copy of At Home Plan from GSKSMO at Home – Original Link
- Archived Copy of At Home Plan w/video from GSMidTN – Original Link
- Archived Copy of At Home Plan from GSSEF – Original Link
- Video Walkthrough from GSCWM
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Daisies” from GSHS
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Our Summary* of Requirements:
- Learn what a need and want is.
- Set a goal to save up for something you want.
- Help others who lack something they need.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
No Multi-level Matches available as this is a retired badge.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
The Leaves go under the Petal Pack on the center of the apron or on the insignia side of the vest – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where the petals are placed.
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Fun Patch Ideas
If you have a scout that does the activities but is not in the right level, awarding a fun patch to be placed on the back of the uniform can be a possible.
- Not Currently Available:
The Badge Archive’s 1.25″ Square Mini Fun Patch - Leaf patches by Joy of Patches
Note – Please see our Affiliations page to know if any of the links on The Badge Archive benefit the website in anyway.
GSUSA Information and Details
Three steps are needed to complete this badge. The official requirements are listed on the Scout’s Honor Wiki.
- No Official GSUSA Booklet Online.
Click to Expand → Other GSUSA Official Resources
- None Currently Available.
Click to Expand → Other Non-GSUSA Resources
- Info webpage at Girl Scout Wiki
- Steps 1 & 2 – Video 1 and Video 2 from GSVSC
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans

Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)

Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)

See other Recommended Facebook Groups for some Scouting Organizations
(No official Groups)
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Click Here -> To see information References:
Disclaimer: The information published on The Badge Archive is built from the references listed below. These sources demonstrate that our content is grounded in facts and research, not opinion or speculation. Readers may consult them directly when looking for additional material.
- Schroeder, Greta. Daisy the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.
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