Easy Teen Fitness
May 21, 2010
Teen blogger Tori is pumped about sharing her easy health and fitness tips. Look and feel great using the tips in this video.
How to Plan a Senior Trip
May 21, 2010
Seniors, bid farewell to your high school days with a bang! Whether you have your senior trip planned down to the hour or you’re just starting to think about the details, don’t leave without listening to these tips.
Take the Time to Graduate
May 21, 2010
The other day I overheard people talking about how some students have either dropped out since freshmen year or won’t graduate because they don’t have enough credits. I know doing well in school doesn’t come naturally to some people. In fact, I have always worked hard and done my homework but have never been good at taking tests.
Now, I understand if you can’t get a 4.0 grade point average or a perfect ACT score, but graduating high school shouldn’t be something you give up on. Imagine missing out on earning your diploma. If you do your homework (which usually doesn’t take long) and study for tests, you’ll make good grades and still have time for your friends. Make the effort in school so you can graduate and get your diploma. These are two memories you’ll definitely want to add to the high school moments you’ll cherish for the rest of your life.
Final Thoughts From a Graduating Senior
May 20, 2010
I keep waiting for the nerves to hit me, but I’m sure it will creep up when I least expect it. After spending 13 years in this town, I’m about to leave home. Although I’m ready to graduate, I would live at my school forever if I could. I would be forever young, and my friends and I would never part.
These final days are flying by, one by one, and I feel indifferent. I wish I could be sad or mad or happy. I just feel nothing. The past four years of high school have had ups and downs. I’ve grown so much as a person. I’ve survived broken hearts, found best friends, lost best friends, stayed out all night, felt exhausted after completing an essay, and celebrated school spirit. I’ve been a SEN10R, a daughter, a girlfriend, a student, a best friend, a teacher assistant, a volleyball player, a DECA president, a class officer, a mentor, and now I will be a REDHAWK.
After graduation, I know I won’t talk to half of my best friends again. I just hope the next 10 days pass by slowly because I want to enjoy everything. I can’t believe graduation day is only a few days away!
Graduation Party Games and Ideas
May 19, 2010
Graduating from middle school or high school is an exciting time. School is almost out and you’re getting ready to enter your next adventure. Many teens love to throw graduation parties. Use the ideas shared in this video to have fun at your party.
Teens Share Opinions of Miss USA Results
May 19, 2010
It has always been my dream to model and be in the fashion industry. I watch the Miss USA Beauty Pageant every year, but I missed it this year. I joined the facebook group in order to read all of the updates and I was surprised to see negative wall comments such as, “Ew, Miss so-and-so can’t win. The other contestants look better.”
In the end, Miss Michigan took the crown. I want to say how proud of her and my country I am. Many people believe Miss USA, Miss Missouri, and Miss Teen pageants revolve around appearances and air-heads, but they’re ignoring the facts. Being criticized in front of a crowd takes guts.
I believe the Miss USA pageant is a great way to encourage women to define themselves. It’s a competition of character, dedication, and strength. You have to be beautiful inside and outside to succeed in life, and these pageant contestants demonstrate how confident everyone should be.
Join Our Dream Team!
May 12, 2010
Here at Girls With Dreams.com,we believe in girls supporting each other to create their best lives. We wouldn’t be able to complete any of our projects without our amazing and creative teen contributors. You’ve heard from many of them already. Check out our videos on Girls With Dreams TV and our blog posts on Girls With Dreams.com to meet the team. To hear from us directly, email us for advice or attend one of our events!
We’re always looking for more talented and inspiring middle school and high school girls to join our group. All you need to do is send us an email at info@girlswithdreams.com and let us know why you would make a great Girls With Dreams contributor.
The best part is that you can participate from anywhere in the world! Girls With Dreams is based in St. Louis, but a lot of our work is done online, so you can contribute from wherever you are.
Please, feel free to tell your friends about joining our team or post this invitation on facebook or Twitter! Help us spread the word! We can’t wait to hear from you!
Graduation Gifts That Don’t Cost a lot of Green
May 12, 2010
Sometimes its hard to know what to buy for friends graduating, but these teens share low cost ideas that will still have great meaning. Get great graduation gift ideas for your friends.
Plan A Great Graduation Party without Breaking the Bank
May 10, 2010
Our teens at Girls With Dreams.com are excited to share some simple, low cost party ideas for how to have a great graduation party without spending alot of money. To get started, here’s a few things to think about.
- Talk to your parents about the budget. What’s the most important thing to you? Food? Music? Decorations?
- What do you have lying around your house you can already use?
- Get creative on cutting corners. Think about having a graduation party with a friend. Go potluck. Keep decorations simple.
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Talk to Your Kids about Online Safety
May 7, 2010
Learn how to keep your kids safe online and how to talk to them about online safety in an article by Carrie Silver-Stock on page 27 of the Bay Area Women’s Journal Magazine. You can also access the magazine from the San Francisco Bay Area Women’s Journal.
