So, what are you doing for Valentine’s Day?  I kind of feel this holiday gets overrated by teens way too often.  If you have  a boyfriend you might feel stressed out trying to get the... 

Annie’s Thoughts on Problems With Friends

Hi, I’m Annie and I’m a new blogger.  I enjoy writing and when I heard Girls With Dreams was looking for girls to blog I was very excited. I mostly want to blog about things that might happen in the avearage girl’s social life.

Like, just the other day, a funny thing happened at lunch. A girl I know was saying very rude, (but kind of funny) things about other people. This girl is usually a very nice person so naturally I was confused. 

But then later, at recess, while I was jumping rope with my friends, the girl came up to us and said that she was really sorry for saying rude things and that she didn’t mean them and she was just trying to cheer up her friend who had been feeling a little bit down lately. So you see, not everything is always what it seems. Before you  jump to conclusions, make sure you check that what you heard is what you think it is.

Valentine Gift Ideas Teens Can Give

So, what are you doing for Valentine’s Day?  I kind of feel this holiday gets overrated by teens way too often.  If you have  a boyfriend you might feel stressed out trying to get the right gift and if you don’t have a boyfriend you might feel left out or even sad.  Hopefully not.  Whoever you have surrounding you this Valentines, I hope they are friends and family members you care about. 

Some of you might even be thinking of getting friends or loved ones gifts or cards.  I love the Valentine gift ideas our team shared in this video. They talk about Valentine gift ideas for your parent, friends, and even boyfriends.

What are your thoughts about Valentines Day?  Do you have a favorite gift you’ve ever received or you have given?  We’d love to hear about it!  Email us at info@girlswithdreams.com

February Charity of the Month: Don’t Forget About Haiti

So much has been done for the people of Haiti who suffered from a terrible earthquake in January, but we can’t forget them!  People from all over the globe have reached out and it’s important we don’t forget about Haiti.

This nation is truly resilient but much more help is needed.  I am very worried about the children of Haiti.  Imagine being a 6, 7, or 8 year old and having both of your parents killed and now, not really having a home or anyone to turn to.  It’s so hard for us to imagine, but I hope we can continue to reach out to the children and people of Haiti. 

Here are some very simple things you can do right now to help!

• Purchase the Hope for Haiti now Music at Itunes.  It is an awesome collection of music from some of your favorite artists like Taylor Swift, Coldplay, Justin Timberlake and more!!! 
• Sponsor a fundraiser at your school or religious organization.  Any donation amount can help!
• Check out updates on what other teens are doing to help at FREE THE CHILDREN, an organization started by Craig Kielburger.
• Watch for updates and donate at the Hope for Haiti Now Website.
• Tell us what you’re doing and spread the word to others! 

Our Faves for 2010

We thought it would be fun to put together a list of some of our favorite things for 2010….so here it is…our Girls With Dream’s team picks!  Do you have other favorites?  We’d love to hear about them! Write us at info@girlswithdreams.com

Clothes

UGG boots

Fluffy Slippers

 
Scarfs (We love plaid)

Accessories

Big sunglasses
Peace Signs:  Earrings, Window Treatment, T-Shirts

Teen Bedding from Artistic Sensations.com!  Did you see our room makeover winners?

Makeup

Burt’s Bees Lip Balm

Burt’s Bees Head to Toe Kit

Neutrogena Wave Power Cleaner

Music , Movies & Books

My Sister’s Keeper

Twilight

Me to We

Secrets Girls Keep (couldn’t resist putting it on the list)

Time Traveler’s Wife

Stones into Schools by Greg Mortenson

Louder Than Words Teen Memoir Series (Marni, Chelsey, Emily)

Technology

Wii

Wii Fit Plus

ipod touch

Nike + iPod Sensor Kate is training for a marathon and uses this to track data while she runs. It records the distance, pace and calories burned.

Food

Clif Mojo bars  Kate’s review: An article I read suggested snacking on bars between 150 and 200 calories with at least 4 grams of protein. My favorite flavor is the Mountain Mix. It’s full of almonds, pretzel pieces, raisins and chocolate chips.

sweetriot chocolate..for the socially conscious..yum, yum!!!!

Water Bottles BPA FREE or Aluminum!