Prom Tips Every Teen Needs To Know
March 10, 2011
We’ve had alot of fun the last couple of years talking about prom! Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing links to some of our favorite blog and video posts. Meanwhile, we’d love to hear any questions you have about prom. Just make a comment or email us at info@girlswithdreams.com.
How to Find a Great Prom Dress On a Budget
AOL’s Patch Features Secrets Girls Keep
March 5, 2011
In case you missed our fabulous Girl Talk event with Moms and Daughters, you can see videos and find out more about what we shared in a recent article by the Patch-Ladue.
Also, founder of Girls With Dreams, Carrie Silver-Stock, MSW, as well as author of Secrets Girls Keep, was featured as a notable neighbor in the Patch-Chesterfield. Find out why Carrie knows the Secrets Girls Keep.
Girl Talk! An Exclusive Event for St. Louis Moms & Their Tween & Teen Daughters
February 3, 2011
This event is FREE and open to the public.
Do you ever wish your mom just understood the way you feel? Do you worry about the issues both of you will face in middle and high school? In a quickly changing world where technology is shaping the way we all communicate with each other, and more teens are dealing with peer pressure and stress, parents find it …difficult to keep up and want to know how to help.
In this interactive workshop, Carrie Silver-Stock, MSW, LCSW, author and teen expert, will share tips every mom and daughter can use.
What You Will Learn:
· Key issues tweens and teens face and how to talk about it with each other.
· How to talk so you can both hear each other.
· How to create a foundation of trust in your relationship.
· How to stay safe with technology online and offline.
· How to deal with cyber bullying, texting, and the internet.
· How to deal with the Secrets Girls Keep.
Details: Wednesday, February 16 · 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Ladue Chapel Fellowship Hall, 9450 Clayton Road, Ladue, MO . Feel free to RSVP on Facebook!
Carrie Silver-Stock, MSW, LCSW, is a social worker and the founder of www.girlswithdreams.com, a social networking site that provides support, advice, and tips on the issues girls struggle with most. She has appeared on NBC, FOX, CBS, and numerous radio programs in addition to contributing articles to many media outlets. She is passionate about hearing and inspiring teens to help them find their own way. Carrie is an award winning author and has written two books, The Powder Box Secrets and Secrets Girls Keep (HCI).
Giving Big During the Holidays
November 15, 2010
One of the best ways to get into the holiday spirit is by focusing on others. How are you giving big this holiday season? Giving big doesn’t mean going out and buying a bunch of stuff. Giving big is the simple random and not so random acts of kindness you share. Listen to what some of our teens at Girls With Dreams think about Giving Big!
How to Give Great Holiday Gifts on a Budget DIY Ideas
November 8, 2010
Have you figured out what you want to give everyone on your holiday shopping list this year? We have some great DIY ideas teens can use to make the perfect gift. For girls who want to buy gifts, watch for our posts later this month on buying for your parents, boyfriend and friends!
Fun Halloween Party Ideas
October 14, 2010
Whether you’re planning a halloween party with friends, or just looking for something fun to do with friends, you’ll want to check out what our team has to share about halloween!
How to Find a Great Homecoming Dress
September 27, 2010
Homecoming is right around the corner. Have you found your dress yet? Find out what our teens at Girls With Dreams.com have to say about the perfect dress, no matter what your budget!
Win a FREE Copy of Girls Gone Green
September 1, 2010
If you haven’t heard about the amazing new book Girls Gone Green by Lynn Hirshfield and foreword by Hayden Panettiere, you need too! We did a few blog posts about it last week, and we know it’s a book every girl needs. We love it so much we are giving a copy of it away this month to one of our lucky Girls With Dreams followers.
Here’s How You Can Win! Send us an email by 11:00 pm on Tuesday September 7th to info@girlswithdreams.com and tell us how you are going green and/or how you help the environment and why you want to win this book. Be creative and have fun with this! We will pick the most creative email and announce our winner the week of September 13th. Please recognize any submissions may be posted on Girls With Dreams.com. We will not use your full name if we share your email.
Kick Off the School Year by Rocking Out
August 9, 2010
Thinking about the new school year just around the corner is exciting, but it can also be stressful. Shopping for school supplies, finishing that last bit of summer reading, finalizing your schedule, and sorting out extracurricular activities can make you want to scream, ”Where did the summer go?”
Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress. If you’re like me, you crank up the volume on your iPod and sing at the top of your lungs while jumping around your room. Here’s the playlist that helps we unwind:
N*Synch - Bye Bye Bye, Its Gonna Be Me, Dirty Pop
Backstreet Boys - I Want It That Way
Avril Lavine - Sk8r Boii
Britney Spears - Baby One More Time, Lucky, (You Drive Me) Crazy, Oops!…I Did It Again
Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites The Dust
A*Teens - Upside Down
Blondie - The Tide Is High
JET - Are You Gonna Be My Girl
P!nk - Get The Party Started, U + Ur Hand
You might not know these, but you should check them out:
Stephen Jerzak - Cute (this song is one of my favorites)
Cady Groves - Changing Me, Or Else, The Life of A Pirate, Real With Me
Josh Golden - Get Ready For This, Small Town Big City, Pretty Little Face
Plus, anything by Ke$ha or Lady Gaga! What are some of your favorites?
Back-to-School Shopping on a Tight Budget
August 4, 2010
Between clothes, school supplies, and the holidays just around the corner, that shopping bill adds up pretty fast. Even if you’re parents are paying for everything, it’s still nice to keep an eye on the price tags when you’re getting all your gear. The two major things you’re probably looking for right now are clothes and school supplies. Here are some tips for saving cash on both:
Clothes Shopping:
- Stay away from brand name stuff. You can get less expensive clothes that are just as cute as brand name styles by giving up that little logo.
- Head to the clearance racks! You can find a hidden treasure that no one else will be wearing at school.
- Look for coupons. You can find them online, in magazines and newspapers, and even by the register.
- Don’t buy things you already own. Go for something completely different to add variety to your wardrobe.
- Don’t be afraid of resale stores! Goodwill has turned into one of my favorite stores! It’s like one giant store of clearance racks! You can even sell your gently worn clothes at Plato’s Closet, then shop around to find new items.
School Supplies Shopping:
- Buy in bulk. I know we all want the sparkly pens and pencils, but you’ll just lose those anyway (well, I always did). It’s cheaper to get a whole box.
- Shop Dollar Stores. Saving a few bucks on each item might not seem like it makes a big difference, but it adds up.
- Compare prices online first. Amazon has a lot of great deals.
- If you have some supplies from last year that are still in good condition, then use them! There’s no point in throwing them aside and buying replacements.
