Back to School Week Blitz Kick Off Day 1
August 2, 2010
With school starting, I’m a little nervous to meet people. I am more excited than anything though. The school year is a fresh start, but you should stay true to who you are.
I’m excited to be around these 15,000 strangers who know nothing about me. I guess I’ve done a lot of growing up in high school, because I know who I am now. It’s strange being separated from a group of people I’ve known for the past four years.
I’ve learned to be myself and if my friends accept that, great. If people don’t accept who I am, then they’re not really my friends. I wasn’t always accepting of this: I didn’t always understand that not everybody will want to be your friend.
When I was elementary school, I was teased nonstop for being a different race. I never got upset. I just got angry, and I started to become the bully. I think I tried extra hard to fit in and be the best during elementary school, because I set these walls up so people wouldn’t make fun of me.
My friends would make fun of everyone they could. They were the “popular group,” and I felt like I should do the same. It was a never-ending battle to fit in. I’ve grown up now, been reunited with a lot of those people I used to make fun of. So many of those people are friends who I couldn’t live without now.
You never truly know someone until you get to know them.
You have to give people chances, and you can’t change yourself just because someone else wants you to.
So, as you get ready to go back to school, remember to stay true to yourself but be open to meeting lots of new friends! Make sure you check our website every day this week August 2-7 for more great Back To School Topics!
Watch Out for Our Big Back to School Blitz!
July 28, 2010
The process of preparing to return to school is filled with mixed emotions. It’s difficult to say goodbye to summer, but it’s also fun to look forward to the start of a new year filled with new friends and new adventures.
We’ve planned a special Girls With Dreams Back to School Blitz week to help you have the best year yet. Check out our juicy tips and fun advice about everything from fashion to boys to achieving good grades! Watch for new posts and videos every day during our special Back to School Blitz from August 2-7.
Monday: How to Be Yourself and Deal with Peer Pressure
Tuesday: Fabulous Fashion Trends
Wednesday: How to be Organized and Stay Organized - If you’re in St. Louis, check out Great Day St. Louis on KMOV at 10:00 a.m. Girls With Dreams will share tips about how to have a successful school year.
Thursday: Getting Involved at School: How to Find Things You Love to Do.
Friday: Dating, Dating, Dating!
Saturday: Decorating Your Locker and Bedroom
More Ways to Have Fun This Summer
July 7, 2010
Most of us are probably halfway thru our summer. Have you made the most of it? Do you wish summer would never end or are you getting bored? Teens from Girls With Dreams.com wanted to get together and give you more ideas for how to have a blast this summer! The best part is you don’t need alot of money to have a great time.
Have Fun in the Sun this Summer
June 1, 2010
Summer break is about to start and many teens confess that freedom quickly turns to boredom. We’ve got your summer solution! Check out these tips from our team:
The GWD Summer Swimsuit Challenge is Back
May 27, 2010
Last year, we launched the Girls With Dreams Summer Swimsuit Challenge and we liked it so much, we wanted to bring it back this year. The purpose of the challenge is to reject negative fat talk, whether it’s putting ourselves down or talking about other girls. Listen to how it got started and read more about the challenge below!
Every girl, no matter what shape or size, deserves to be confident in her own skin. Here are a few more tips to help you stop second-guessing yourself when you look in the mirror:
-Try to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, not an unrealistic one. Make sure you’re having a healthy mix of fruits and veggies, whole grains, protein, and water. Try to cut back on or eliminate soda as much as possible.
-Look for fun ways to exercise with your friends, such as walking, swimming, or dancing.
-Watch out for negative self-talk. Girls With Dreams has started a Summer Self-Esteem Challenge. We ‘d love for you to join us!
-Be practical. Find a swimsuit that makes you feel comfortable and confident. Just because everyone else is wearing a bikini or some other style doesn’t mean you have to do the same. When you feel good about what you’re wearing, your beauty will shine through.
-Think about when you’ve been proud about your confidence. Remember those times and use them to help pick yourself up when you start feeling down.
-Have other confidence and self-esteem boosting ideas for teens? We’d love to hear them! Send your ideas to info@girlswithdreams.com or post them on our fan page!
Everything You Need to Know About Graduation
May 23, 2010
Whether you’re preparing to graduate from 8th grade or high school, the advice we’ve gathered will make the transition smoother! Congratulations to the Class of 2010! We know you’re dreaming BIG!
Plan A Great Graduation Party without Breaking the Bank
Graduation Gifts That Don’t Cost a lot of Green
Graduation Party Games and Ideas
Final Thoughts from a Graduating Senior
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.
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.
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.
