OMGirl Tween Magazine

SUMMER EDITION

How to be a millionaire In five easy steps .. .

Fantasy Friday Night: a date with Jaden Smith What Does Your Nail Hue Say about you?

How Colors Change Your Mood

Get a New Room . . .

Boy Myths Debunked: Everything You Wanted to Know

Fashion Smashion: Upcycle Your Closet Quiz: Who’s Your Celebrity Dream Match?

Boy Confidential: What He REALLY Thinks About

10 Qualities of a Born Leader Celebrity Day Jobs: They did WHAT?!

Fashion Smashion: Upcycle Your Closet

4 mani/pedi’s to try this weekend!

Spring crush: 4 trends to love now

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Spring crush: 4trends to love now

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Boy confidential: what he really thinks about

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5Ways you can change the world

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Get the look: taylor suift

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Celebrity day jobs: they did what?!

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4 Mani/pedi’s to try this weekend!

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Little sister corner: five easy ways to be a mentor

19 Write on: how to get your stories published 21

The matthew epp award: win a publishing contract!The

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Spotlight on young achievers: meet a real

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Five surprising facts about bullying you never knew

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Truth or dare: ten kindness dares to take this week

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You are smarter than you think: 10 clues that you could be a genius

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How to be a millionaire in five easy steps

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Monkey business - discovering the imposible with jane goodall

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10 Qualities of a born leader

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Fashion smashion upcycle your closet

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Five must have additions to your summer beach bag

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Dating do’s: 5 sensationally simple summer date

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Your best baffling body questions: ask a grown-up girl

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All about ms: understanding it, learning the facts and helping the cause

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Adorability: pass-it-along notes with style

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Social#media#drama

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Fantasy friday night: a date with jaden smith

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Trending now:4 hot trends to jump on now

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Say what?! Your most embarrassing moments revealed!

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Homework excuses for the modern age

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Color your way to happy: how colors change your mood

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GET A NEW ROOM . . . THIS WEEKEND!

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Boyfriend throw-down

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Healthy eating: creative alternatives to your favorite junk food cravings

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What does your nail hue say about you?

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Dog days of summer: things to do with your pet

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Sprin g crus h : Spring is the time to fall in love. But with boys? Meh. We’d rather fall in love with fashion! These four fabulous additions to your wardrobe are more than enough to swoon over . . .

To Paris, With Love

Statement Glasses

Stayed up past bedtime again watching reruns of Victorious? Hide tired eyes with fun statement glasses that add a little bit of fabulousness to Paris themed prints are hot for spring. Try a fun Eiffel your favorite tee.

Tower print tee from your fa*Make it Work: Pair statement piec- vorite store to bring a little roes with basics like your favorite skin- mance to your everyday look. ny jeans and solid colored high-low If you love the Paris theme but tee. Trend overload with statement don’t want to commit to a stapieces can be overwhelming and ple item, craft an Eiffel Tower ruin the look. shaped broach from felt, hot glue and a safety pin.

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*Make it Work: Prints bring a lot of fun to any look. Stick to one printed piece per outfit. Solid color leggings and flats that bring a pop of color make an outfit stand out without clashing.

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Glitz and Glam NY Fashion Week boasted of glitzy and glamorous bead work. Taylor Swift is a big fan of the beaded look this year and has been spotted on the red carpet in gowns dripping with shimmer. Lucky for us regular girls, we don’t need a red carpet to rock the glam look. Bring a little shine into your wardrobe with a simple beaded neck tee, statement necklace or sequin-lined skirt. *Make it Work: White is white hot for summer. Get ahead of the trend curve and pair a delightfully glam piece with a simple white flouncy skirt. For an extra pop of color slip into your favorite pair of hot pink low top sneakers to complete the look.

Vintage Accessories A breath of fresh air for a stuffy wardrobe, ask your mom or grandmother if you can go thrift shopping in their closet. Vintage accessories bring an old world charm to your modern gear and make great conversation pieces. *Make it Work: Mixing vintage pieces with your modern style is like a blast from the past. Need an extra pick me up after word got out you like the boy that sits in front of you in Bio? Don your grandma’s charm bracelet. Instant comfort . . . and a dash of cute to make sure the Bio babe notices you back.

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Boy Confidential: WHAT HE REALLY THINKS ABOUT Have you ever wondered what boys really think about? We interviewed Alex, 13, from Richmond, Virginia to find out what goes on inside the mind of real guys . . .

STATS: ALEX G. Age: 13 Favorite TV Show: Spongebob Squarepants, Dual Survivors Style: Sporty Favorite Food: Burgers with mustard and pickles Favorite Song: Thrift Shop by Macklamore

OMGirl: What is the first thing you think about when you wake up in the morning?

Alex: I wish I didn’t have to go to school. And I wish I had went to bed on time instead of playing my PlayStation 3 ‘til 2 a.m.!

OMGirl: What’s more important to you – looks or personality?

Alex: Personality. Staring at someone for an hour would get boring. A girl needs to have a personality. She needs to be herself.

OMGirl: If you like a girl how do you act?

Alex: I play it cool. I will make her my friend and try to find things in common with her. If I think she likes me too I will tell her how I feel. But usually I just keep it to myself.

OMGirl: What’s it like to be a boy in 8th grade?

Alex: It’s nice to be the oldest kids at school but it’s also scary. I know that next year when I am in high school I will be the low man on the totem pole again. So I try to be nice to the younger kids in my school. I hope the good karma comes back to me.

OMGirl: What do you wish girls did less of?

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Alex: Care about their appearance. I’d rather spend thirty minutes playing mini golf with you than thirty minutes waiting on your hair to curl. Besides, I think a girl looks best in jeans and a t-shirt. It tells me she is confident in herself.

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Why wait until you are grown to make a difference? Tweens can make a difference too! These five ideas are super simple and easy all while providing ultimate impact for your community. So what do you say? Are you ready to change the world?

Give the gift of friendship –Invite someone that doesn’t have a lot of friends at school to sit with you at lunch. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have a lot in common. Sometimes the best friend you will ever have is nothing like you! If your class has assigned seating connect through phone numbers or emails instead.

Send love via snail mail – Google nursing homes in your area or find one in your phone book. Pick one that sings to you and get going. Make cards for the residents. Many of them may not have family of their own or get many visitors. You might want to have your mom or dad call and find out how many people live there. Then have a grown up drop them in the mail.

Reach out to a hurting kid – Hugsandhope.org is a charity that specializes in providing sick children with fun mail. The only rule is you can’t talk about sickness. Hugs and Hope’s mission is to make life a little more ordinary for kids who have extraordinary circumstances. You might talk about the weather, your vacation or your dog Fluffy . . . just keep it fun! You can find addresses on the organization’s web page.

Plant a garden – Environmentalists say that there is more carbon dioxide in our atmosphere today than in the last 800,000 years! Yikes! Planting just one tree or a few small plants can make a BIG difference! If everyone in the world planted ONE plant that would be 7 billion new sources of oxygen!

Go on a planet clean up – Gather up your friends and head to your local park. Clean up the trash you find lying around and recycle what you can.

Make it a little more fun by making it a contest! Whoever finds the most interesting piece of trash wins!

Every girl can change the world. Big or small. Short or tall. Freckles or foundation. When you take the time to care about the planet, the planet will take notice. If every girl in the world did just one thing to make a difference today . . . we would wake up with a different planet.

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Get the Look:

Colorful yet simple and PERFECT for spring, Taylor really knows how to make her every day outfits look incredibly chic! What makes Taylor a style icon is that she isn’t afraid to play with bold colors. She always adds a splash of the unexpected to all of her favorite looks!

Want to steal Taylor’s style? You probably have all you need already right inside your closet . . .

Button-Up Shirt A button-up shirt is the perfect go to piece for spring and summer. Best of all, you can wear it SO many ways! Button up it to the max with a Peter Pan collar necklace and glam glasses for a day when you are feeling chic. Tie it up in a knot on a hot day at the beach. Leave it unbuttoned and add a pop of color with a bold tank top underneath. If you don’t have a button up in your closet . . . borrow one from your brother’s closet.

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Still swimming in a sea of denim from winter?

Create your own shorts by cutting just above the knee of a pair of jeans that have become too short. By cutting them longer you can get multiple lengths out of one pair . . . here’s how. Leave them be or roll them up once for Bermuda shorts. Roll up three to four times for a higher cut.

Vintage-Look Sneakers Do you have a dingy pair of white cloth sneakers lying around? Have your mom pick up some fabric dye in your favorite color. Follow the directions and then watch the wow happen! Taylor seems to favor the color red but you can go for any color you dare!

Sunglasses Sunglasses are one item that transfers effortlessly from one year to the next. But if you think yours need an update get out the hot glue gun and make yours brand new! Colorful rhinestones go on seamlessly. You can also try glitter, paint pens and buttons for a kitschy look.

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Celebrity Day Jobs Before they were celebrities they were just like you and me. They did their homework. gloves?! We hit the streets to find out where some of your favorite celebrities got their Johnny Depp – Long before he was swashbuckling pirate Captain Jack Sparrow, Johnny had a job that was MUCH less hip. Johnny called around trying to get people to buy pens!

I wonder if he signs autographs with the pens he couldn’t sell?

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Kanye West – Do you have that pink blouse in a size 2?

Before he was spitting rhymes at the mic, Kayne was folding sweaters at The Gap.

Selena Gomez – I love you. You love me. Selena got her start on kiddy tv!

Today she hangs with the Biebs . . . but she used to hang with Barney.

Harry Styles – “Sprinkles or no sprinkles?” Before Harry was baking up fresh beats with One Direction, he spent his time baking donuts at a local bakery. Maybe that is how he got so sweet!

They shopped at the mall. They wore giant chicken suits and inspected the fingers of start – it’s not very glamorous but hey, everybody’s gotta start somewhere!

Miranda Cosgrove – “I’ll take a number two with pickles, extra cheese – hold the mayo.” When she was just a wee little thing, Miranda starred in a series of Burger King commercials. So - do you want fries with that?

Adam Levine – Before he was the lead singer of Maroon 5 or flipping his chair around on The Voice Adam flipped burgers at Johnny Rockets. Johnny Rockets is famous for being the home of the original hamburger!

Ellen DeGeneres – Ellen’s first jobs are pretty random. She worked at JCPenny as a salesgirl, at a car wash, a law firm and even at a glove factory! You can find Ellen in the upcoming flick Finding Dory! She’s clearly a much better actress than she is glove maker.

Brad Pitt – Chicken anyone? That’s the question Brad asked when he advertised a fast food joint on the side of the street . . . in a giant chicken costume! Is anyone else having a flashback of Al from Toy Story?

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Quiz: Who’s Your Celebrity Dream Match? now on route ht rig jet te iva pr a on ng mi ar ch ce in Is your pr movie in Milan? a ng mi fil he Is t? er nc co t ou ld so s hi to you be the one d ul co – y da y er ev ls gir ry na di or y rr Stars ma It’s the last day of school rs sta big e es th lp he before summer break! to You celebrate with Your favorite birthday gift stay grounded? what? would be:

Take our quiz to find out!

You just got a new pet. What is it? a) A pony named King Henry the Eighth b) A bulldog named Tibias the Terrible c) A kitten named Meow Meow Von Fluff Fluff

a) A funny card with a heartfelt message

a) A T-bone steak and a fresh Caesar salad

b) A birthday party with 100 of your closet friends

b) Double cheese pizza with extra pepperoni

c) A serenade just for you

c) Home baked cookies

You toss on your favorite outfit for a day out with your girlfriends.

What does it look like? a) Red skinny jeans and your favorite blue fitted blazer – chic is your middle name

c) An A-line skirt, a pretty floral top and a cute, chic flat – classic looks are your fave

c) Let him stick right by your side. He’s just a kid after all

a) Tea with the queen, don’t forget to put your pinkies out!

b) Blasting tunes from your iPod, anything Demi Lovato will do

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a) Try to keep him busy . . . AWAY from you b) Invite one of his friends so he doesn’t feel left out

Your idea of the perfect mini date is ...

c) A book signing event to meet J.K. Rowling, she’s your favorite!

You are having a birthday party. Your mom insists that your little brother come along.

What do you do?

b) Funky leggings, a hi-lo tee and colorful shades – you like to stay on top of the latest trends

Your boyfriend has just surprised you with a special day. You can pick anything! Which one do you choose?

b) A trip to Miami on a private jet complete with a beach day

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a) A comedy movie matinée with a jumbo soda for two

c) Playing carnival games and eating cotton candy – you are eyeing that big plush cat at the Basketball Hoop Shoot

Your favorite show is . . . a) S p o n g e b o b Squarepants, gotta love Patrick! b) Wizards of Waverly Place, you wish they’d bring it back c) Good Luck Charlie, that baby is too cute!

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You should have been born in London, baby, because this British sensation is your dream date! You like to have fun and let loose. You joke around a lot but you also have a big heart. Sometimes you can come across as too silly but your real friends know you only joke around with people you really love.

Mostly B’s: Justin Bieber You are a live-in-the-moment kind of girl with a real head for problem solving. You are always looking for the next trend and figuring out how to make things work in your life. Justin is the perfect guy for you because he totally understands what it is like to live moment to moment.

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You are a real class act. When you love people you love with all your heart whether it is your friends, your family, your dog or your boyfriend. You and Cody would make the perfect pair. Reading in the park or a picnic by the lake, you two would never run out of things to talk about!

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It’s the weekend! No homework. No bedtime. No RULES! Ok . . . well, maybe there ARE rules. But when it comes to fashion? The only rules to make are your own! Have a little fun this Saturday with these fabulous mani/pedi ideas that break up the ordinary routine with a splash of the unexpected.

Pink Lemonade What’s better than pink lemonade sipped poolside? Pink lemonade you wear on your fingers and toes. Darling and feminine without skipping a beat, the only thing this mani/pedi is missing is your favorite bikini.

Get the look: Start with a base coat of your favorite shade of pink. Allow base coat to fully dry. Using a nail art pen apply yellow polka dots. If you do not have a nail art pen an old ink pen can provide a similar effect. The circular end of a bobby pin also works well. Simply brush the tip of the pen with your nail brush applicator or dip the bobby pin in your polish bottle and

All the Glitters Try this glam mani and sleep in Monday . . . These glamorous nails make even rolling out of bed look divalicious!

Get the look: Pick out a favorite base color and glitter coat from your nail stash. Apply the color coat to your nails and allow it to dry. Apply glitter from the center of your nail up ONLY. Yep . . . that’s it!

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Strawberry Fields We can’t promise you won’t want to bite your nails when you try this scrumptious strawberry design! This look is perfect for a day at the farmer’s market or simply passing the time on a rainy Saturday.

Get the look: Start by applying a base coat of bright red to your fingers and toes. Allow the coat to dry fully. Use a nail pen to add six small white polka dots starting from the bottom of the nail and stopping at the nail’s center. Allow polka dots to fully dry. Using your nail art pen again, apply a spring green in a zig zag line to the top of your nail. This will serve as your strawberry leaves.

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The Surprise Ending Simple yet surprising, this manicure idea won’t take any longer than your normal routine . . . but it’s WAY cuter!

Get the look: Paint your thumbs and all fingers except your pinkies blue. Allow this color to dry so you don’t smudge it while opening color 2. When the blue coat has dried, apply a bright green coat to your pinkies. Instant fabulous!

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Little Sister Corner:

Five Easy Ways to be a Mentor What makes a girl beautiful? It isn’t just her outward appearance. What makes a girl truly beautiful is her insides. Caring is GORGEOUS. Kindness is FABULOUS. For beautiful-on-the-inside-you . . . these five easy ways to be a mentor will remind younger girls of one thing too. They are beautiful-on-theinside too.

1. Be a friend to a younger child who has been bullied. Having an older friend can really boost a young girl’s confidence!

2. Read a book to your little sister. She’ll cherish the time . . . you’ll cherish the brownie points.

3. Tutor a younger girl in your best subject. Many schools have a mentor program. If yours doesn’t ask your teacher about ways you can get involved.

4. Make your free time count. Instead of saving all your crafts in a box, have your mom package them to the local children’s hospital to cheer up kids in need.

5. Volunteer to help out at the birthday party of your younger sibling or friend’s sibling. You can paint nails, do makeup and create fierce lil’ diva hair!

How are you being a mentor in your community?

We’d love to hear about it. We may feature you in an upcoming issue of OMGirl!

Aaspirations Publishing Inc. 6424 Longspur Rd Mississauga ON L5N 6E3

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Write On: How to Get your Stories Published Walking the runway in Milan sounds fun . . . but you’d rather read Emily Dickenson in a roadside café in Paris. Being a pop diva sounds interesting . . . but not as interesting as having lunch with poet laureate Billy Collins and picking his jalopy sized brain. Yes. When it comes to cookie-cutter-girls, girl, you aren’t one!

If you love writing by the glow of a book light and often fall asleep five chapters into Pride and Prejudice then you are well on your way to being a published author! Young people get published every day and some have even went on to be on the New York Best Seller List. Christopher Paolini, author of Eragon, was a kid when he made the list!

So how can you get your stories published? Read on to find our expert tips from a real life children’s author!

Write What You Love What makes you tick? What really makes your heart go pitter patter? When you are passionate about your subject your readers will catch on and be passionate about it too. A good writer can write just about anything and have it be readable. But an excellent writer will write about the things that move them and in turn, move others. Simply put – you can’t fake passion!

Research Publishers That Accept Submissions from Kids What is a submission you ask? A submission is when you send one of your stories or articles to a book, magazine or website editor for review. You will need your parent’s permission of course. You can research these places online with the help of your mom or dad. You can also look at the submission guidelines of your favorite magazines. If you are looking to get even more involved in writing, ask your parents for a copy of the Children’s Writer’s Market Guide for your birthday. It is a book of editorial contacts with a special section especially for young authors.

When in Doubt Read it Out! What makes a great writer? An avid reader! Reading can actually teach you to become an amazing wordsmith. Read books from the genre you want to write in. Do you love adventure? Read J.K. Rowling. Do you still love a good picture book? Pick up the Skippy Jon Jones series. Take time out of every day to read and write. You just might be surprised at the things you pick up!

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Start a Blog A blog can be a great place to get your start and get noticed. You will need your mom and dad’s approval to keep things safe. There are many great sites out there with plenty of safety features. Wordpress is a favorite of many authors. It allows you to share what you want and protect what you don’t.

The controls can be tricky so have a parent help you be absolutely certain that yours are in the highest protective mode.

When you are writing a blog it’s a good idea to stick with a general theme. For instance, do you like reading books? Use your site to review them.

Publishers might be interested in knowing the ideas of the real life kids who read them. Do you enjoy poetry? Devote your blog to rhyme. Do you like mysteries? Give your readers a classic who-done-it story to puzzle over. Whatever you choose . . . just have fun!

Don’t Stress

Know that Even Published Authors Get Rejected When I first started writing, I got A LOT of no’s before the yeses started coming in. How did I get through? I read a great article about the infamous Dr. Seuss. He was turned down more times than you can count. Can you imagine a world without The Lorax, cats in hats and kids who ran the circus? I don’t know about you but I surely can’t!

Rejection is a part of the business. If an editor turns down your work it can very easily be because it’s simply not the kind of material they publish. Rarely, does it have anything to do with the quality of a writer’s work. However, if you do receive constructive criticism take it as a compliment. It is very rare that an editor will take time out of their busy day to give someone feedback. This usually means they see potenStart Small tial in your work. But remember a form letter A lot of girls think that they need to be a big time doesn’t necessarily mean they don’t.

Stress is the WORST enemy of a writer. Writer’s Block happens to everyone but if you spend too much time worrying about what editors think your work will suffer for it. Write for yourself first and foremost. Then edit things later if needed. In the end, a writer writes for herself . . . when she does, an audience will follow.

author to make an impact. The truth is if you reach just one reader you are already a real writer! A writer, after all, is just someone who shares their thoughts and innermost feelings on paper hoping someone will appreciate it.

If your school has a newspaper, find out how to get involved. If it doesn’t, ask if you can start one.

Before you approach your teacher get some ideas down on paper. Every good writer approaches their editor with a kick-butt proposal! A proposal says you mean business.

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The Matthew Epp Award: Win a Publishing Contract!

Have you ever dreamed of seeing your novel in bookstores? Signing your name on its inside cover? Ever imagined what it would be like to be a world famous author writing away in a Manhattan flat? Well, this could be the day your dreams come true! OMGirl and Aaspirations Publishing are looking for the next big name in children’s literature. We want to see what you’ve got!

Inspiring literacy, a love for reading and a passion for writing, The Matthew Epp Award is open to all Canadian students in grades 3-12. Named for the first winning recipient of The Write Contest, The Matthew Epp Award is a prestigious achievement in and of itself, but also comes with a publishing contract for the winning young author. Class submissions are also encouraged.

All entries will be judged by professional writers, librarians, teachers, editors and/or booksellers. Young writers, this is your chance to get your work noticed! This contest could change your life . . . your manuscript could change the world . . .

So what are you waiting for? Write on!

RULES AND REGULATIONS CONTEST OPEN TO: Students grades 3-12. Class submissions also welcomed.

PREPARING YOUR MANUSCRIPT: Students may submit original, currently unsubmitted, unpublished and unaccepted work in English, typed or word-processed, single-sided, doublespaced, 8 1/2 x 11 (or A4), pages numbered, and not stapled.

To assure blind judging, include entries on a SEPARATE cover page giving your name/ (First name and first initial) school’s name and address/ telephone, title(s), date of entry, brief literary bio and accurate word count.

No revisions are permitted after submission. Class entries may also be submitted.

Send entries to: The Matthew Epp Award Aaspirations Publishing Inc. 6424 Longspur Road Mississuaga, ON L5N 6E3 CANADA

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Spotlight on Young Achievers: Meet a Real Life Musician

Name: Rachel Bettendorf Age: 14 Pet’s name: Bandit Bettendorf Favorite food: Pizza Favorite singer/band: Jimi Hendrix, Allman Brothers Inspiration: My Mom. She is truly kind, patient, emotionally strong. Life hasn’t been easy, yet she handles troubles that come her way with a smile and compassion for all. She is the most honest person I know.

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In a world where people aren’t always loving and kind, it can be tempting to not be loving and kind to yourself too. It can be difficult to remember that you aren’t the brain child of someone else’s opinion of who you are.

You are unique.

Spectacular. Amazing!

When your self-esteem is low and you are feeling like you just don’t measure up, take a look at these simple truths. These famed examples of perseverance echo something every girl should know . . . You are worth it. You matter - Don’t give up!

Truth #1: Other People Won’t Always Be Nice

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Thomas Edison was described by his teachers and classmates as “dense, dull and stupid.”

Thomas wanted more than anything to be accepted but it seemed as though no one be-

teem: Don’t Give Up!

lieved in him. Except for one person - Thomas’s mother. She taught him to believe in himself.

Thomas would later go on to shape our modern world and invent motion pictures . . . quite possibly the favorite pass time of kids. Today we read about Thomas in our history books. He inspires children everywhere! It took some time but Thomas got his wish. He was not only accepted but ADORED! Don’t give up!

Truth #2: Not Everyone Will Believe in You Lucille Ball was one of the most recognized comedic actors of her generation. But she wasn’t always so popular. In fact, her drama teacher told her to give up acting and try a new profession because frankly she flat out thought she stunk! But Lucille kept at it. She went on to star in I Love Lucy and many other TV shows that are still played on our satellites today.

Don’t give up!

Truth #3: Failure Can’t Last Forever Michael Jordan is an amazing basketball player. He can run, dribble and dunk like no one’s business!

But when he was a kid like you he didn’t even make his high school basketball team! Today he is the most well-known basketball star in the entire world! When he failed, Michael could have given up, but he chose to look at failure as a road block not a destination. If he had quit I wonder where he would be today?

Don’t give up!

Life isn’t always easy. People aren’t always nice. We can’t win at everything. But if we keep the faith, if we press on and believe in ourselves? Success will come, dreams will be fulfilled and happiness will always follow.

Don’t give up!

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Five surprising facts about bullying you never knew (And what you can do to change them!)

Fact #1: 3.2 million children will be bullied every year.

Change it: Refuse to add to the number. If someone is bullying you or someone else, tell a trusted adult.

Fact #2: 160,000 kids will skip school today because of bullies.

Change it: Bullies thrive on power. Remember that your power is your OWN. If you are being bullied don’t be scared into staying home. If someone else you know is being bullied, be their safety buddy. Eat lunch with them. Be their friend. Just be there.

Fact #3: 1 in every 4 teachers will do nothing about bullying.

Change it: If your teacher isn’t speaking up - tell your principal or counselor. If your principal or counselor doesn’t listen - call the School Board. You and your loved ones CAN change things. Keep speaking up until something changes.

Fact #4: Cyber bullying has become a bigger problem than bullying that takesplace on campus.

Change it: If you are being bullied online tell your parents. Then, block the user. If you social media, use it wisely. Even what feels like an innocent joke between friends can quickly be reblogged or posted on the accounts of your friends’ friends. If you wouldn’t want it said about you don’t say it.

Fact #5: The majority of school violence begins with children who are bullied.

Change it: While we shouldn’t live in fear, unfortunately violence has become a part of our society today. Instead of living in fear we should be proactive. If you see someone being bullied speak up and tell someone. Reach out and be a friend. You might just save a life.

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Truth or dare: Ten kindness dares to take this week

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n a h t r e t r a m S e r a u o Y : k n i h T You u o Y t tha s e u l 10 C be a Genius Could

Could you be smarter than you think? These quirky, yet accurate, clues could be the key to unlocking the secret of your intelligence.

So, are you a secret genius? Read onto find out!

You are a chocolate lover.

A recent study was conducted that

looked at the number of Nobel laureates, a recipient of a prize of achievement in either art or science, per country. Countries that consumed more chocolate had a higher instance of these types of geniuses.

You are a little odd.

If you are, well, a little weird your chances of being a genius are much higher than “ordinary� girls. We like to think of it not as weird but eccentric. Some of the most brilliant minds in the world, Ernest Hemingway, Edgar Allan Poe, Ludwig Van Beethoven, were considered to be quite odd during their time.

You are the ďŹ rst born child.

First born kids are more likely to be super intelligent. They are also more likely to become

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president than their younger siblings.

You are left-handed.

Being left-handed is quite rare. It actually takes the use of your right brain to write with your left hand. The right brain also controls your ability to imagine, be creative and see the whole picture of a situation.

You are very creative.

Creative people tend to be more intelligent than those who are not. The ability to see things outside the box is a trait that is thought to be in close relation with genius status.

You are a self-proclaimed night owl.

There is something programed in our bodies that encourages us to do what needs doing in the day and to gather energy at night.

This is thought to be encoded in our DNA as early ancestors needed to scavenge for food in the day light hours. If you go against the norm and prefer the night life . . . you could be a secret genius.

You are tall.

Tall girls tend to do better at tests than their shorter girls. Why? We have no idea, but it IS scientific!

You are an internet whiz.

While it’s only theory right now, some experts believe that using the internet over the next ten years will make people smarter. Others say this isn’t true and it actually lowers your IQ. Only our college years will tell I suppose!

You have blue hued eyes.

If you have blue eyes you might just be in luck. Girls with blue eyes tend to score higher points on tests that require fast thinking than girls with darker colored eyes.

You are a musician.

Musicians are said to have brains that function differently than those who do not play an instrument. If you are not yet a musician . . . no worries. There is no time limit to pick up an instrument and start playing!

So how did you score? Are you a secret genius? Share your results with a friend and see how they measure up! And if you didn’t see any secret clues on the list that matched your life? No worries. That probably just means you are a genius already – no secret needed.

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How to Be a Milliona Millions and trillions and zillions . . . oh my! Whether you call it Benji’s, bucks, dough or stacks – you can get a running start on your first million by following these five steps. Are you in? Ok. Ready. Get set. Get rich!

Stay in School On average, girls with an education fly far higher than those who don’t. It is estimated that high school drop outs will make 1 million dollars less in their lifetime than those who graduated and Be Passionate About Something You Love

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Passion is one of the top traits of women who earn millions. Passion is what drives you, what makes you wake up every day.

What do you love to do? Do you love to dance? Practice up. Do

you like to sing? Learn all you to write? Listen up in English write even more. If you polish be WAY ahead of everyone are older.

Be A big part of earing big bucks means never burning bridges tions you can. Be kind to your friends and be a friend to the . he is likely the next face of Seek an Internship Speak with your parents about

aire In Five Easy Steps can about music. Do you like class, read all you can and up your skills now you will else in your field when you Kind is networking. Networking and making all the connecteacher. Be nice to your nerdy kid in front of you . .

Microsoft.

cal company. If you are interested in becoming an editor have your English teacher help you write proposal to a local newspaper. Perhaps you could come onboard as a junior columnist or simply spend a few Saturdays at the press. Not only will you learn all about your dream job you will also be making invaluable future connections!

Surround Yourself with Positivity It has been said that attitude is 90% of any goal. Be positive.

For every negative influence in your life have two positive ones.

Find people who encourage your dreams – your teacher, your principal, your mom, your friends . . . and cling. Not only will they help enrich your future, they will also enrich your life.

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ible with jane goodall wood’s golden era were among her favorites. Koko could even use the computer! So much for the old way of thinking! Jane had helped to prove that not only were chimps mentally capable of communicating they were, in fact, incredibly bright and highly capable creatures.

Vocal calls, grunts and pant hoot sounds are all used in different variations to alert others of food sources and their location. Each chimp also has a very distinct pant hoot variation that is its name of sorts. It allows the other chimps to determine exactly who is making calls from far away. Aside from this, scientists like Jane, soon discovered that they could pick up ASL, or American Sign Language, quite easily.

In fact, Jane helped a gorilla named Koko do just that. Koko phenomenally began to voice her feelings through the help of ASL and even enjoyed watching films. Old films from Holly-

Over the years, Jane was recognized for her work that was not solely based in science but also in compassion. From the Benjamin Franklin Medal in Life Science to the Primate Society of Great Britain Conservation Award, Jane is one of the most decorated scientists in the world. Many people thought that a woman simply didn’t have the knowhow to change things . . . but, boy, were they wrong! Not only did Jane change things – many say the reason she did was because she was a woman. Not only did she have a woman-size brain – more important, she had a womansize heart.

And when you combine those two things?

You can do some mighty impossible things.

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10 QUALITIES OF Leadership – it changes things.

It changes people.

It makes the world a better place.

Without leadership there would be no redefining of the bad stuff on our planet. Without leadership we’d all be going in different directions and bumping into each other! And if we all bumped into each other? We’d be a bunch of super frustrated girls, knocked backwards, in the grass, with big dirt stains on our bums!

Leadership is one of the key elements of a success and science says there are ten qualities of a born leader.

Could you be the next great leader in your school?

Your town?

Your world?

Read on to find out which of your traits could be living proof that you were born tos’hine, baby!

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#self-esteem

the future. In order to lead effectively, you must have trust. Other Everyone has self-esteem issues people must be able to put their now and then – but sometimes self- faith in you and likewise you must esteem is a choice. Confidence is be able to put your faith in other a far cry from arrogance. Being people. arrogant means you think you are the best person ever to walk the planet – and it’s not very becomAny project, career or life-longing. Being confident means you passion is bound to have its ups know you are a capable, purposeand downs. For instance, Michael created human being. Confidence Jordan was rejected from his high is infectious. People want to follow school basketball team. Can you someone who believes in themself imagine - legendary basketball and their cause. player and highest paid NBA star ever being rejected?! Everyone is going to stumble on the way to the Someone once said that honesty is top. But you will never be a leader the best policy and it proves to be if you can’t learn to be dedicattrue time and time over. Did you ed. Just because one person says forget to do your homework? Fess “no” doesn’t mean the next perup. Ask your teacher for an extra son won’t say “yes”. Just because night to work and offer to do an one door is jammed doesn’t mean additional project to make up for three more won’t unlock tomoryour tardiness. This usually goes row.

#dedication

#honesty

over far smoother than some lame excuse like “My hamster got ran over by my little brother’s power wheel. He lost his tail. It was horrible! Now, I’m too traumatized to finish any more work – like ever.”

#sense of humor

There’s a time and place for getting down to business – but being serious all the time can get boring . . . and stressful! People with Practicing honesty in school can a good sense of humor are more help you gain responsibility for likely to lead successfully. Every-

F A BORN LEADER one fails sometimes. It is just the way life goes. But if you don’t take yourself too seriously you will be more likely to get back on the wagon when you crash and burn.

#ability to divide and conquer

No one reaches their dreams all by themselves. Somewhere, someplace someone intervenes to help out. Even amazing singers or talented poets need someone to open a door for them. Law makers need likeminded senators to help get their laws passed. When there is a task at hand don’t try to do it all alone. Use your resources. Divide up tasks and they will not only be achieved quicker but also more creatively.

#inspirational

you need to inspire others. If you believe you can achieve your goal your passion will become contagious.

#creativity

Sometimes a problem just needs a basic adjustment. Sometimes it needs to be solved out of the box. Sometimes you need to be nowhere NEAR the box to figure out a solution! Creativity is what makes the world go round. Inventors, scientists, doctors, teachers . . . they all need to be able to look at things from another perspective. Sometimes a different perspective becomes a million dollar idea or the thing that changes a life forever.

#positivity

Mind over matter – you might have heard that phrase a time or two when someone in your household One of the most important qualiwas feeling bad. While it may ties of a leader is the ability to seem cliché sometimes it really inspire others. What drives you? is mind over matter. The chances Is it your passion? The trials you of succeeding in life are greatly have overcome? Whatever it is increased by positive thinking. In that makes you stand out from the addition to leadership, positivity crowd can be incredibly inspiracan make you a healthier person. tional. In order to grow a cause

People who think positively have lower blood pressure, more manageable stress levels and even get sick less often than negative Nellies.

#instinct

Do you ever get a gut feeling that doesn’t go along with the popular vote? Maybe you decided to wear jeans to the beach when everyone else wore a bikini. As it turned out it was rainy, windy and cold. They shivered all the way back to Alabama. You were warm and toasty. Your instinct proved to be right. Sometimes going with your instinct instead of going with the crowd can make all the difference in the world.

A good leader is often a person with many positive traits but they aren’t always born that way.

All the traits of a leader can be learned and earned. Own the traits you already possess and work on possessing those you don’t. When you do, little by little you will see the girl in the mirror transforming into the same old girl . . . with the brand new ability to rule the world.

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Interchangeable Floral Corsage Tee What you will need: Old t-shirt Velcro strips Scissors Felt Hot glue (Fabric glue is an alternative) With a little Velcro, hot glue and inexpensive felt you can create a week’s worth of looks with one tee. Embellished necklines are hot for summer but investing in many of them can be expensive. Remake your basics with this fun idea that won’t cost you more than three bucks.

Cut four inch circles out of felt colors of your choice.

Use your scissors to make spirals from the circles you just created.

Starting from the inside, use your hot glue to paste your circle back together. You will want to create depth to mimic the look of flowers.

When you have all the flowers you will be using, arrange them on a large piece of felt.

Hot glue the flowers in place.

Cut the access from the large felt to hide the base.

Adhere a Velcro strip to the shirt you are going to use.

Adhere a Velcro strip to the flower corsage.

Make as many as you like and interchange for an endless amount of looks!

Kitty Cat Flat Flats tired and worn out? Breathe new life into washed out kicks with this adorable idea to take boring shoes and make them into the cat’s meow! When you are finished you’ll have two purr-fectly darling kittens peeking out from the hem of your favorite jeans. *Note: For a simplistic kitten flat paint markers alone will work beautifully. But if you want something with a little more pizazz you’ll need the other listed supplies.

What you’ll need: Old ballet flats or other smooth surface shoe Paint markers

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Glitter

Felt Hot glue (Fabric glue is an alternative) According to the color of your flats, use a color that will stand out to draw on the kitten’s eyes. Black or white works best.

Use pink to draw on the nose and mouth of your kitten.

Cut two small felt triangles in the colors of your choice for the kitten’s ears.

Glue on.

Use fabric glue to sprinkle pink glitter onto the nose of your kitten.

Let dry.

Get compliments!

What you’ll need : Old cloth sneake rs

Hot glue or fabric glue FeltGlitter Buttons, loose em bellishments and/ or broken jewelry Clean sneakers ac cording to the di rections on the tag. Allow to dr y.

Remove shoe lace s.

Examine your snea kers and scope ou t the stained spots that wouldn’t budge.

Depending on th e size use butto ns, embellishments or broken

What you will need: Felt Ribbon Hot glue gun Buttons

bric stains. Use fa e th r ve co eakers jewelr y to to wear the sn t n a w u o y a if paint e can create lu g t o h s a s without sock rough patch. e Floinstructed in th s a rs e w o fl lt Add fe . shirt if desired ral Corsage Ts go your shoelace re e h w s g n ri Trace the glue. in with fabric r over glue.

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Vintage-Esque Bib Necklace

Loose embellishments fr om other clothing or brok en jewelryCut two u shaped pieces of felt. O ne for the back and one for the front.

Cut two pieces of ribbon the same length depend ing on how long you want the necklace to be .

Hot glue the end of on e ribbon to each outer in side edge of the felt.

Hot glue other piece of felt on top so that ribbon is hidden in the middle.

Arrange embellishments , buttons and/or jewelr y in the pattern of your choice then hot glue in place. Random patte rns work well. You can also spell your nam e or create a picture.

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Social Shares: Camera

There’s nothing better th an a vacation shared wi th your besties. But if you ca n’t spend your beach day with your best of friends at least share the day in photos. Use your smartp hone to take real-time pics and videos. Post them to your Twitter or Facebook .

If you don’t do social med ia, send them out via emai l or text. In return your fr iends can send you picture s of their summer vacay.

It is a great way to stay connected and live your ad ventures together . . . far apart.

Earth-Friendly Luggage: Wa shable Economy Bag The go-green shopping ba gs that you can reuse tim e and time again have a pl anet-minded purpose outside of the mall. Unless you are visiting a priva te beach chances are there is a eclectic mix of touris t trash gathering by the se aside. Use one bag to gath er seashells. As a thank yo u to the sea for sharing its

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Your best baffling body questions:

(without the embarrassment!) of that has to do with the models we see in magazines.

The tween years can be one of the most confusing times But no one looks like the models in magazines – not of a girl’s life. But it can also be one of the coolest. These even the models in magazines! next few years while riddled with embarrassing questions about your ever-changing body will also be filled Photographers and graphic designers use a special with plenty of adventure, finding out exactly who you are photo editing software that allows them to make models and learning to love to yourself in your own skin – all the skinnier. It airbrushes their skin to make it look flawless, a different kind of radiant than only makeup can time. provide. They even provide definition to muscles, make Here is what you wanted to know about all the things you teeth look whiter and boobs look bigger! are too embarrassed to ask in real life . . .

Chances are everyone else your age is Q: My period is really heavy. Sometimes I bleed for worried about the way their bodies look seven days and I can soak up a pad quickly. Is this too. This is normal. Your body is uniquely your own. This makes it very special normal? and beautiful. You might be surprised to A:Every girl has a different “normal”. No two periods find that many girls in your class probably are just alike. While most periods last 3-4 days some wish they had your skinny legs and other girls have periods that last longer. While longer periods attributes you aren’t so fond of. are normal, if you have a lot of cramping or feel like you are soaking through a pad COMPLETELY in one hour, Q: My chest has started to grow. I am discuss it with your mom, dad or caregiver. There are very self-conscious about it. How can I medicines that can help you to feel better and have a make my breasts less noticeable? period that is much more tolerable.

A; Baggy clothes don’t really camouflage bigger boobs. They just make you Q: Can boys smell my period? look big all over. The best thing to do A: No! Every girl wonders this from time to time. Some- is buy clothes that fit but flatter your times your period may have a different smell than you figure. Wearing tops that come up suare used to – but no one can tell that but you. If you are per high can make your chest look even still worried, be sure to practice good hygiene. A daily larger. Opt for a mid-cut neckline. Not shower or bath, changing pads every few hours and low. Not high. Right in the middle. It feminine powder for sensitive skin can help cut down on cuts the appearance of your chest the odor that you are noticing. Just remember – no one and draws the eye toward your face. else can tell.

Q: My body is changing but I don’t Q: My breasts get sharp pains in them sometimes. notice anything different about the Should I worry? boys in my class yet.

A: Sometimes girls get what is known as growing pains. A: That’s ok. That’s normal. You will They aren’t anything to be concerned about but you should mention them to your mom or another grown up girl you trust. They can help you understand what is going on with your body.

probably notice that you are much taller than the boys in your class but don’t worry they will catch up. Girls mature faster than boys. Within the next year or so you will Q: I have skinny legs and arms. But my middle isn’t so notice that some boys look more muscular.

They might get acne or facial fuzz, arm pit hair skinny. I think my body is weird! Help! and leg hair. It helps to remember that they are A: A lot of girls worry that their bodies are unusual. A lot just as self-conscious about the changes in their

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ask a grown-up girl body as you are about the changes in yours.

Q: Everyone makes fun of my height. I am the tallest girl in class. Will things ever change?

A: Don’t worry. They will catch up! Girls who start growing early often slow down about the time everyone else speeds up! So that means soon you will all likely be about the same height.

Q: When will I/should I have my first kiss?

A: Well, that all depends on you. Most

off, put a little bit of moisturizer on your ankles, knees and elbows. This keeps these rough areas from taking in too much color. Next apply the sunless tanner in circular motions until you cover your entire body. This method usually works well and leaves little to no spotting or streaks.

Q: Sometimes I worry that my deodorant isn’t working.

I notice that I am sweating a lot under my arms even with my deodorant on. What do I do?

A:If you don’t feel like your deodorant is working well or

girls will have their first kiss between 13 and 17. Never kiss a guy because you feel pressured. Your first kiss should be memorable and sweet.

You will always remember it – so choose your first kiss wisely. Some girls kiss the first guy they like just so they can get it over with. A first kiss shouldn’t be a “get it over with” thing. It should be a magical one!

you notice a lot of sweating even while wearing it, make sure your brand is both a deodorant and antiperspirant.

Deodorant is what masks odor. Antiperspirant is what nixes sweating so that it doesn’t have time to build up in the first place.

Q: I want to try sunless tanner but I am afraid I will look like a spotted deer. Should I try it?

Q: My hair looks greasy a lot. I hate it! Sometimes I even get lots of bumps on my scalp. Help!

you with a suntan without the sun exposure which can cause skin cancer and age spots when you are older. It is certainly worth a try. Since it is summer it is a GREAT time to give it a go.

If it doesn’t turn out no one has to see it.

often and experiment with shampoos to find the one that works best. Avoid moisturizing shampoos that will only make your hair create more oily substance. A shampoo made for oily hair textures should do the trick. Once you can control the oil the bumps should start to clear up too.

The best way to get good results from a sunless tanner is to research brands.

Some work better than others.

Make sure to exfoliate before application.

Once you dry

with dark hair or darker skinned girls with dark hair as well. Dark hair is just more noticeable. Most girls with blond hair may have just as much facial and arm hair as you do – it is just not easy to see because it is light in color.

It can help to take your deodorant to school and keep it in your backpack. When you go for a potty break reapply especially before and after gym. If you still notice a lot of break-through underarm sweat, discuss it with your doctor. She may be able to prescribe you a prescription deodorant that will work better for you.

A: A lot of girls have an oiler hair texture. It’s not a bad A: Sunless tanner provides thing. It just means that you have to wash your hair more

Q: I have noticed that I have more facial and arm hair than most girls. Is this normal? Is there anything I can do?

A: This is quite normal especially for pale skinned girls

To get rid of hair, you can ask your mom or dad to buy you a hair bleaching kit or a hair removal kit. But these can be very harsh on the skin. Some girls shave their arms or face fuzz. It is a myth that shaving your hair makes it grow back thicker.

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All about MS:

Understanding it, learning the facts an We live in a world where many treatment options become available each and every day for all kinds of dibilatitng diseases. But depiste the many treatment options more and more diseases are still deemed uncurable.

MS is the most common autoimmune disease the whole world over and while it has still come so far since the days of your grandparents, the MS community still needs help from young girls like you who can get excited about the cause and carry the torch for the future generation.

What is Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple Sclerosis or MS for short is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord as well as the way a person’s nerves receive and send signals. MS can affect a person’s ability to walk, talk, see, hear and remember things as well as interrupt important functions like bowel and bladder elimination.

What is the biggest misconception about Multiple Sclerosis?

Many people think that MS is a fatal disease that leaves everyone in permanent wheel chairs. The truth is that most people will not die from MS. They will instead live with it and live just as long

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as anyone else in most cases. While some people may need a wheel chair most will only need them sometimes not always.

It is not uncommon for a person with MS to be perfectly fine one day and wake up the next day unable to walk balanced or unaided. Some days they may walk with a cane, some days they may use a chair and other days they may walk perfectly normal.

Who gets MS? Most people are diagnosed with MS in their 20’s and 30’s. While kids can get MS too it is very uncommon.

My mom or dad has MS. What can I do to help out?

Sometimes saving your mom or dad a few motions can make a world of difference. People with MS can have a hard time keeping up their energy levels. Their form of tired is not like ours. It is an unnatural tired.

Sometimes making dinner isn’t as hard as all the preparing to make it. Leaning down to get pots, reaching up to get spices – all can take a lot of extra energy. Lay out what your mom or dad needs ahead of

nd helping the cause time.

You can also pitch in with chores and help with younger siblings when your mom or dad needs to rest. While at first it may seem like a drag, in the end it makes your family closer and helps you to learn to work as a real team.

Is it normal for MS to make people sad or grumpy?

Yes. Sometimes feeling bad can make you moody or feel down. You probably have felt the same way when you had the flu or a stomach bug. Sometimes parents might snip too. It’s not your fault. Sometimes lesions are even to blame. A lesion is a scar that forms on the brain or spinal cord. It sounds scarier than it really is. A scar is just the body’s way of healing after a patch of inflammation arises during an attack. However, the lesion can slow down the signals to your nerves. If a lesion is in the right place it can make people feel depressed or moody for no reason.

Medicines can help square things away.

What can I do to make a difference?

every year all over the world. From Bike MS to Walk MS and fun local community fundraisers often held by MS centers in the city, there are lots of ways you can get involved. To learn more about these events contact local MS Chapters or centers in your area or visit www.mssociety. org Another great way to get involved is to do it from a personal and artistic place. Do you like to make bracelets? Craft some orange bracelets and print out darling awareness cards of your own design.

Sell them to your friends and family and donate the money to MS research. Anything you enjoy doing or making can be a chance to make a big difference! *To learn more about Multiple Sclerosis, request a free copy of Keep S’mylein, a free publication of The MS Society for kids. To receive your FREE subscription to Keep S’myelin, contact an MS Navigator at 1-800-344-4867 or email keepsmyelin@ nmss.org.

There is a lot of MS awareness events held

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Adorability: Pass-It-Along What girl doesn’t love to send pass-it-along notes? Whether you slip them in your boyfriend’s locker or hand them off to your bestie at cheer squad, these little hints of adorability add the perfect amount of whimsy to the otherwise boring art of note passing.

Upcycle the Old

Old greeting cards and discarded magazines can add an element of vintage fun to your most secretive notes. Shaped hole punchers such as birds, flowers and owls look adorable with reused paper, adding a pop of color and unique appeal. Add a few to the outside of your next pass-it-along note. Your friends are sure to keep them tucked safely in their favorite drawer.

This Outside the Bottle

If you take another look at some of the items in your room you will find they can easily be used to add some pizzazz to plain paper. Glittery sheer nail polish can highlight words. Colored polished can create fun borders around the paper’s edge. Play with combinations to see what looks prettiest or use a series of colors and checkboxes to ask your friends what color you should paint your nails tomorrow!

Vintage Charm

Want to add a little bit of vintage charm to your next note? Simply place a tea bag in hot tap water. Allow it to sit for a few minutes. In the meantime wad up a piece of paper then flatten it back out. Squeeze out the tea bag into the cup and rub the tea bag all over the paper you are going to use. Allow the paper to dry then use a black gel pen or a pencil to write on the paper. Instant vintage chic!

Letter Limbo

Add a little whimsy to your friend’s name or yours by creating bubble letters. Instead of coloring them in . . . turn them into animals, monsters or aliens first! For instance, a lower case h makes an adorable little giraffe. Simply use the back of hump of the h to create a back and tail. The top of the h will serve as your giraffe’s head.

Prize Inside

Add a little hidden surprise to make your notes extra fun. Fold a sheet of stickers inside your pass-along-notes. Bookmarks, nail art stickers, trading cards and other small paper items work well. Gum is also a fun addition to summer note passing � just don’t pass gum in class. You don’t want to end up in detention!

The art of note passing is a rite of passage for every teenager. These special letters are like freeze frames of our lives frozen into time. From serious secrets to silly nonsense, these pass it on treasures will someday be one of your prized possessions tucked beneath your office chair and your future husband’s briefcase.

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So what are you waiting for? Get to work on those masterpieces. Half the fun of note passing is making a memory! What memories do you want to make?

Notes with Style

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LITERACY LINGO:

15 WORDS YOU NEVER

KNEW EXISTED Do you love words? We mean really, really love them? Even those that are bafflegabbing and contain a hint of mytacism? Have no idea what we just said do you? You aren’t alone.

These 15 words are some of the weirdest in the entire English dictionary. Read on to learn more about these unpopular words that never quitet make it into our everyday language . . . like EV

Bafflegab - confusing or unintelligent jargon Euphobia – a phobia condition classified as the fear of hearing good news Ginglyform – henge-shape Mytacism – the incorrect usage of the letter M Qualtagh – the first person you see after you leave your house Blumbershoot – an umbrella Expanding your Snollygoster – a person who isn’t trustworthy vocabulary can be fun. You might Gobbledygook – absolute nonsense even find a few words now and Fard – face paint then that you want to add to your Cantankerous – grumpy everyday lingo. If not, hey, you had Kakorrhaphiophobia – the fear of failure a little fun reading through some Nudiustertian – the day before yesterday wonderfully weird words that are Quire – two dozen sheets of paper great for stumping your friends!

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#social#media#drama:

avoiding the lure of online fighting While bullying still takes place inside our schools, it seems like more and more bullying is becoming a cyber-issue. Many people believe this is because schools are not usually monitoring the social media sites of their students which means that many people feel they can get away with more cruelty with less punishment.

If you are a Facebook fan or Twitter user, you may have already experienced some of the people who seem to live for social media drama. With so many people participating in bullying, gossip and mean-spirited jokes, how do you make sure that you are avoiding the lure of online fighting?

Don’t Post Public Pictures

Close friends are less likely to say unkind things about material on your site.

It is a good idea to keep some of your feeds private.

Don’t Share Deep Dark Secrets

Deep dark secrets are best kept between two friends . . . not two hundred.

Remember everything you write on your wall or Twitter feed is free game for everybody to see!

Don’t Bad Mouth Others

Even if the wall you write on isn’t likely to be seen by the person you are dissing, there are plenty of other people viewing it. One of those people may be friends with the other person. Feuds like this can get ugly FAST and end in nothing but back and forth name calling.

Surround Yourself with Positive People

Surrounding yourself with positive people is one of the best ways to avoid the drama of online media. When you and your friends keep each other accountable you will be more responsible, guiding your actions with your heart and not your ego. *If you or someone you know is being bullied or threatened online tell a trusted adult, parent or teacher. You shouldn’t have to suffer alone.

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fantasy friday night: a date with

Jaden Smith Full name: Jaden Christopher Syre Smith Hometown: Malibu, California Birthday: July 8, 1988 Best friend: Justin Bieber Famous family: Will Smith, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Willow Smith, Trey Smith Claim to fame: The Pursuit of Happyness Jaden Smith used is one of the fastest rising young stars in Hollywood! And with Hollywood good looks that run in the family it’s no wonder that all the girls are swooning over Jaden! With friends like Justin Bieber and a sister as uber-cool as Willow Smith we just imagine a date night at Jaden’s house would be faint-worthy!

So what’s it REALLY like to date Jaden? Read on to find out what life might be like if you stole Jaden’s heart.

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Action Hero It’s almost hard to believe Jaden is the same kid who wielded swords with Jackie Chan in The Karate Kid. After seeing him scale walls and kick butt in After Earth it’s clear that Jaden is all grown up! Jaden stays active and if you aren’t really into butt-kicking-karate-moves maybe you can share his second passion – dance.

Fashion King Got an eye for fashion? It could be a match made in the Hollywood stars. Not just another pretty face, Jaden started his own clothing line MSFTSrep. From hoodies to trousers and tees, Jaden designs a little bit of everything. He even collaborated with Korean designer Choi Bom Suk from the brand General Idea. The two now have a boutique where you can buy their collabs. A date with Jaden could mean spending time in a roadside cafe with a sketch pad and color swatches.

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Trending Now: 4 hot trends to jump on

NOW

What’s hot in our world right now?

These four trends have Hollywood Alisters all abuzz. Don’t miss the wave.

Jump on and ride the trends, girl!

Upcycling Recycling saves the environment and upcycling can too. Instead of tossing out old shirts or purses think of inventive ways to

Organic Gardens Summer is great time to test out your gardening skills. A lot of Hollywood celebs are

reuse them! Check out our special section this month to find out more on how to make your old things new.

on board already with organic gardens that help them stay looking and feeling their best.

There is even a super modern restaurant in NY City that grows all its veggies from its rooftop!

Humanitarian Work What’s hotter than hot? Humanitarians!

Paying it forward is always on trend and right now it’s trending BIG! Young Hollywood stars lend their famous faces to worthy causes every day. Time to get on the bandwagon for a good cause!

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Do it Yourself Decor Spending a fortune on a chic room is so last year. How cute could your room be with just a few little do it yourself tweaks? A little bit of this and that can go a long cute way!

Need an instant fix? Decorative, patterned craft tape can easily take a lamp shade, frame or mirror from drab to fab!

meme it out challange GRUMPY CAT MEET GRUMPY OMG DOG:

Memes are HOT, HOT, HOT and they make us pee our pants with laughter. The Grumpy Cat . . . well, let’s just say we want to own that cat. He rocks. He doesn’t do tutus. He doesn’t do happy. He doesn’t do anything. That cat has sass!

In honor of this totally trending bit of humor fest we wanted to see what YOU could do with a grumpy dog, a pen and an OMG attitude problem. Are you up for the challenge?

Here’s our ideas to get you started . . .

Me? Fetch? How bout . . . - NO. I tried smiling once. I hated it.

Cats suck. You aren’t much better.

Now you go! Send us your hilarious ideas for a chance to be featured in our next issue of OMGirl! Winners not only will be featured in our magazine but will have a chance to win a free year subscription!

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Say What?!

SAVE IT FOR ENGLISH CLASS I was passing a note in class professing my undying love for my crush since all the way back in the 5th grade. The guy was out with chicken pox so I didn’t freak out too much when the teacher took it even though he had warned me eight times in the past month about passing notes! I was, however, shocked that I didn’t get detention. All the teacher did was look at me and say “Save the note writing for English class.”

Well, two weeks went by and I thought I had gotten away scotch free. That was until the guy came back to school. As it turned out, the teacher had sent my note to my crush along with all the get well cards our English class had made him. I thought I’d die right there! But to my surprise my crush thought I was just trying to be cute. So he asked me out to a movie. We have been dating ever since!

-Emily F., 14, Toronto, Canada

BOOB TUBE Being on the yearbook staff one of our main duties throughout the year is reading the morning announcements. I had a long night

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Your Most Embarrassing Moments Revealed!

the night before and forgot it was my turn to read. So I put my head down on the library table only to doze off a few seconds before someone yelled “Hey, Lacy, read!!” Well I did read and I proceeded to look straight into the camera to tell the whole school “Don’t forget to return your library boobs by noon on Monday.” What the heck are library boobs anyway?!

-Lacy B., Georgia, Usa

I LOVE YOUR FOOT Ok. I know it’s horrible but I really wanted to get in with the popular crowd so when I was invited to a slumber party and my best friend was not I kind of told that she liked one of the girl’s brothers. I promised I’d never tell but I just blurted out “Susie loves Ryan’s arm muscles!” I really hoped they wouldn’t say anything but word got out. The next day my best friend was mortified. She didn’t speak to me for a while!

But then suddenly I noticed she had gotten really chatty with the popular girls that I had attended the slumber party with. Before I knew it everyone was coming up and asking me why I loved feet. What?! I was pretty

Are you brave enough to send us your Say What?! Moments? Sent them to us Aaspira

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confused. As it turned out, Susie had gotten back at me by making up something worse than what she had really said “Josephine really loves Ryan’s feet.” For the rest of the year I was known as the foot-freak. I still don’t speak to Susie but I did learn to watch what you say when you make a promise!

I wipe my face and realize I look like I am sweating a mud hole. ALL of the bronzer began to wash off. When I got out of the pool I left a puddle of gunky, brown water everywhere. It was gross. When I wiped my butt off with my towel of course more brown came off and some jerk asked me if I pooped.

-Josephine R., Malibu, California, Usa

-Anonymous, Gatlinburg, Tn, Usa

MORE POOL OOPSIES TELL ME THAT JUST DIDN’T HAPPEN Last summer I attended my first boy/girl pool party. I was so excited! I searched for weeks for the perfect swimsuit and even invested in some sunless tanner so I looked my absolute summery best. You are not supposed to shower or bathe for three hours after application – and I didn’t. But I didn’t realize that bronzer and sunless tanner were different.

So here I am, looking bronze and gorgeous.

I dive into the pool and I start to taste something weird.

Summer pool party – dove into the pool with a pool noodle. Noodle goes in a weird direction. Bathing suit bottoms go upward in an angle. As I come back to the surface I have one cheek in and one cheek out . . . and I am NOT talking about my face!

-Kelsey, Alberta, Canada

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Homework Excuses for the

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Do your homework excuses need a modern makeover? Catch your baloney up with times and check out our favorite modern versions of old classic fibs.

Vintage: “The dog ate my essay.”

Modern: “The Twitter bird wouldn’t let me write more than 140 characters. But rest assured those 140 characters will rock you.”

Vintage: “My grandma died.”

Modern: “My iPhone died. I am grieving the loss of my battery. I’m too torn to carry on. Can I get an extension?”

Vintage: “I had band practice.”

Modern: “I was playing Rock Band. Do you really expect me to stop in the middle of a seven city tour?”

Vintage: “I fell and busted my face.”

Modern: “I got busted on Facebook after midnight. I’m grounded and will likely have nothing BUT homework to do for the next few weeks. Can you just cut me a break please?”

Vintage: “I forgot my school book.”

Modern: “I forgot my school book . . . and the school’s website name. I also forgot that I have eight friends in your class on my contact list. Whoops. Amnesia.”

Vintage: “I have a virus.”

Modern: “My computer has a virus. Careful. It’s contagious.”

Vintage: “I ate a bad burrito.”

Modern: Well – come to think of it – this one still works. Make it look convincing!

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Color Your Way to Happy: How Colors Change Your Mood Look around you right now . . . what do you see?

What if we told you that the way you are feeling and even acting might not be all your fault? (So, yea, go ahead and feel free to tell your mom that you aren’t totally responsible for that temper tantrum you pitched over losing your iPhone data plan.)

Colors are all around us and not only can they affect our moods they can also affect the way we behave. So what are these magical hues and what powers do they possess? Read on to find out!

RED The color red is often used in restaurants because it actually has the ability to make you hungry! Red is also known for increasing blood pressure and heightening awareness.

So if you are prepping for a test it might be a good idea to study in a red room.

YELLOW Yellow is thought to be one of the cheeriest colors on the planet. Hello? Can you say sunshine?!

While it can help you concentrate it can also be hard on your eyes. Some people think it can actually make you furious!

BLUE

ORANGE In ancient times, civilizations would use the color orange to heal lungs and amp up the energy of their sick villagers. Today the color orange is thought to be a color that evokes a feeling of being welcomed with open arms.

PURPLE A regal color, purple’s roots in royalty came from a time when the color purple was very expensive to produce in clothing dye. Lighter shades of purple can unleash your creativity.

GREEN Had your tonsils removed or been in the ER for a broken arm or something else? You might have noticed that the hospital likes to use a good amount of green in their décor. And no – we don’t mean the Jello. Gross.

Green has long been thought to possess healing and stress-reducing powers. This is why you often see it in hospitals, doctor’s offices and schools.

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If you are going on your first job interview or just need to make a good impression blue can be the way to go. Fashion designers say that it conveys a sense of loyalty. But don’t go TOO blue. Overdoing it on the color blue can come across cold and depressing.

Black is a favorite fashion hue for looking more sleek but it is also thought to represent power. Perhaps this is why many business women MUST own a black power suit!

WHITE White is a peaceful and serene color thought to have a calming, pure effect. You might see this color in combination with green for its stress reliving properties.

SUMMER CRUSH: BEST APPS FOR THE BEST DAYS OF THE YEAR It’s summer . . . time to veg out on the couch and glue yourself to your iPhone.

You’ve waited all year long, after all. You earned it!

As you reboot your wardrobe with denim cut offs and easy breezy tees from storage, don’t forget to reboot your phone. These four fab apps are all the rage for summer whether you are on the go or just simply going nowhere at all. iCurfew - .99 So it’s summer and you finally have a little freedom. With iCurfew, not only can your parents help you remember when you need to be home they can track your location. This is really cool because parents who know exactly where to find you are more likely to let you enjoy more nights on the town with friends or chaperones.

But iCurfew is also good for your peace of mind. If you need your mom or dad to come and pick you up – no need to worry about figuring out the directions on your own. They can find you right on iCurfew.

TextPlus – FREE Love to text but have a limited data plan? Bum no more – TextPlus allows you to text unlimitedly . . . for free! Nuff said.

Sneezies - .99 The perfect fuzzy companions for lounging seaside with a chilled strawberry smoothie, Sneezies is an addictive little game where you try to create chain reactions.

When you do . . . the pollen flies! We have to admit there’s something oddly satisfying about all those little Sneezers!

Pocketgod - .99 Ever wondered what the world would be like if you could rule it for just one day? Well, you can’t rule the real world but you can rule your own little world right inside your smart phone. So what will you use your powers for? Will you make zombies dance?

Send your citizens rocketing into lava? Only you can decide!

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Get a New Room . . . This Weekend!

Ready . . .

Set . . .

Go!

Renew Your Curtains WINDOW WHIMSY Nothing renews a room quite like window treatments.

They provide an instant pop of color and break up tired, white walls - but they can get pretty costly. You can create a set all your own with just a few dollars and a trip to the fabric store. Ask the sales rep to help you choose a fabric that cuts well. This way you only have to sew the upper portion of your curtains and can leave the bottom hem to flow freely.

After you choose your fabric, measure your window top to bottom and side to side. For a longer window treatment, floor lengths look elegant or for smaller windows just measure to fit leaving 12 inches extra just in case. You can always trim down but it’s much harder to add more!

Depending on the size of your curtain rod, fold a section of the top of your window treatment back. Place a few straight pins to hold. Thread your needle. Knot one end of the thread and sew an in and out stitch to the end. Knot and cut the access.

Your curtain should now slide onto your rod. Double check that it works without any glitches before moving ahead. If it doesn’t cut one of the knots in your thread, pull it out and start over.

Now to create a statement piece.

Cut several 4-6 inch circles from a felt sheet. Cut each circle into a spiral. Taking a hot glue gun, glue the spiral back together so that the spiral raises a small bit each time to create a 3d flower. You can now hot glue those to the top corner of your treatments. Use a few beads or sequins to create a flower center. You can also opt to add ribbons, felt letters or anything else your heart desires.

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*Thrifty tip: Don’t have the cash to buy fabric? Ask your mom if she has any old sheets or fabric table clothes that you can repurpose. You can even make a patchwork window treatment with pieces of old t-shirts or jeans.

They say a change of scenery can change your life and if your room leaves a lot to be desired than you know it’s true. Sometimes just a few simple changes can be the difference in fab and drab.

Whether you want to totally renovate your room or just tweak things a bit, we’ve consulted our dazzling design team to help you start from scratch and spend pennies to make your room look like it stepped from the pages of a dream.

So what do you say? Are you ready to makeover your bedroom?

Storage Solutions CHIC COLLAGE BOXES Let’s face it. We have too much stuff and not enough space to put it! It doesn’t matter if you travel light or love to shop – storage is a must! Recycle old shoeboxes or family moving boxes with nothing more than glue and magazine clippings.

Spend a weekend thumbing through old magazines and picking your favorite pictures, florals or words. The closer you cut around the pictures the prettiest your collage will look. ModgePodge with a gloss finish seals perfect and it lasts through a lot of projects. School glue will work fine too but it won’t last quite as long.

After you cover your shoebox completely coat the box in a single layer of glue or ModgePodge.

Allow to dry. Now your collage box is ready for storage and the good news is that it is so pretty it serves as a decoration too!

PLANTER POTS Need an inexpensive but darling way to store pens, jewelry and other small items? Clay pots are super cheap and easy to personalize. With a few coats of craft pain you have an instant set of storage pots to bring an organic chic look to your bookshelf.

For a cute addition to this idea? Hot glue faux felt flowers to the tops of your pens and place them inside a pot for decoration and purpose!

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Create a Chic Statement Wall GIFTWRAP GORGEOUS Have any leftover giftwrap from your last soiree? Make it into a chic statement wall. Ask your mom or dad what you can use to safely adhere the giftwrap to your wall. Scotch sells double sided tape that doesn’t damage walls but you can also use simple gift tape if you don’t mind seeing a few edges.

Now with a contrasting color, Create a small frame to go around the gift wrap. Scallops look lovely.

You can now start to add some personal flare to your new statement wall! You can safely tape on your favorite photos, write on your favorite quote and add bits of bedazzle to make it pop. Ribbons are a nice touch too!

Redo Your Accessories PRETTY FRAMES AND SHADES Picture frames tired? Lamp shade so last year? Craft tape is a great way to jazz up the old and make it new again. Craft tapes come in many different colors, patterns and designs.

Best of all they are super simple to use. Simply wrap the object you want in the colors and pattern of your choice – and viola! Instant redo.

Another great idea for redoing accessories is taking broken jewelry and upcycling them. Use a hot glue gun to bedazzle the corner of a plain picture frame or redo a tired blah-zay pencil holder to sparkle and shine.

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Jazz up Your Bed DREAMLAND DÉCOR A few decorative pillows can really add a whole new look to a tired, drab bed. Felt sheets are already in an even shape and using them means that you can make several pillows in one sitting.

All you need is some thread, scissors and stuffing.

First, cut an applique to go on the outside of your pillow. Some of our favorites are kittens, birds, owls and hearts. Sew this applique on to only one piece of felt. Knot your thread and set aside.

Now, place the back piece of felt behind the piece of felt you just sewed on. This will hide all the unsightly threads inside. Sew around the edges to create a pillow and stop a few inches from finishing to stuff. Complete your stitching. Knot and cut the access thread. Wah-la! Instant dreamland chic!

Whether you have a couple hundred bucks saved up in your pig or just a few quarters swimming around in your purse, with a little imagination you can makeover your whole life. Creativity is rich and it doesn’t cost a penny.

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WHAT’S YOUR 1Q: ONE DIRECTION TRIVIA 1. Niall cried while: a) Watching “Finding Nemo” b) Getting stitches c) Singing on stage d) Having his first kiss

7. Zayn is afraid of: a) Dogs b) Clowns c) Thunderstorms d) Water

2. Harry’s favorite drink is: a) Dr. Pepper b) Chocolate milk c) Root beer d) Apple juice

8. Louis’s first pet was: a) A cat named Beatrice b) A dog named Ted c) A turtle named Bernie d) A fish named Direction

3. Naill thinks he is as terrifying as a: a) Baby penguin b) Gorilla c) Horror movie actor d) Vampire

9. Harry has a hidden talent – it’s: a) Knitting b) Painting c) Impressions d) Calling birds

4. Harry hates: a) Romantic movies b) Mayonnaise c) Algebra d) Cheese

10. Liam shed a tear when: a) He broke his arm b) His sister got the flu c) His favorite singer was voted off on American Idol d) Watching “Toy Story 3”

5. Louis has a celebrity crush on: a) Ashley Tisdale b) Selena Gomez c) Natalie Portman d) Victoria Justice

11. Louis has how many sisters? a) 2 b) 0 c) 4 d) 3

12. Harry dated what pop superstar? a) Selena Gomez b) Demi Lovato c) Miley Cyrus d) Taylor Swift 13. If the world was going to end in ten seconds what did Niall say he would do: a) “Tell mom I love her” b) “Fart” c) “Call my bandmates” d) “Run” 14. The guys have matching: a) Friendship bracelets b) Guitars c) Rooms d) Shirts 15. Harry and Louis first met: a) On a plane b) In elementary school c) On an island d) While using the toilets on X Factor

6. One Direction is the youngest band to ever perform at: a) The Mall of America b) The NBA Playoffs c) The White House d) The Olympics Answers: 1-A, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B, 5-C, 6-D, 7-B, 8-B, 9-A, 10-D, 11-C, 12-D, 13-B, 14-A, 15-D

One Direction Who?:

1-5 Answers Correct: Looks like we have a Bieber fan in the mix. One Direction isn’t really your thing and you probably just took this quiz to put off doing the dishes.

1-D Undergrad:

6-10 Answers Correct: One Direction is one of your fav bands of all time. You know all the important stuff!

You are well on your way to becoming a super fan!

Directional Genius:

11-15 Answers Correct Wow! Either you are the president of the 1-D fan club or you are secretly living in Louis’s kitchen pantry. You rock!

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boyfriend t STATS: BF #1: Name: Carl S. Bf to Reader: Anna W., 14, The Bronx, NY Age: 15 Hometown: New York, NY Hair color: Blonde Eyes: Blue Street style: Hipster chic Hobby: Rescuing homeless animals Secret talent: Can Gangnam Style with the best of them

BF #2: Name: Sam B. BF to Reader: Abigale S. Age: 13 Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Hometown: London, England Street style: Preppy British Hobby: Drumming Secret talent: Can eat a whole pizza in ten minutes

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OMG: What was the nicest thing your boyfriend ever did for you?

ANNA: He took me on a two seat-er bicycle. I love old vintage bikes and I always wanted one. He had borrowed it from his mom’s friend. Truthfully we almost crashed but it was the thought that counted!

ABIGALE: He picked me a flower for every day we had been dating from his front yard. He tied a note around it that said “I’m glad you picked me.” It was so sweet.

OMG: What is your guy’s best feature?

ANNA: I like his smile. I think it is really genuine.

ABIGALE: I really like his music. He learned to play the drums when he was a kid. He plays in a small garage band with some of his friends. They are called the Five Flying Fries. Weird right? LOL OMG: Does your guy have a pet?

ANNA: Yes! He has about five dogs living at his house on any given day. Sometimes he finds them homes and other times he will keep them until he can find a home. But a lot of times he has trouble letting them go.

ABIGALE: No. Their apartment flat doesn’t allow pets but if he could have one he totally would!

OMG: What is your guy’s idea of a dream date?

ANNA: He’d probably take me to a free concert in the park because he could take his dogs.

ABIGALE: Maybe a roadside café for a cup of decaf coffee and a dessert. We really love to talk and hang out and I’ve always told him that I would love to go to a roadside café in Paris someday!

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Boy Myths Debunked: Everything You Wanted to Know (But Would Never Ask!) Boys, boys, boys . . . so many myths. So little time! You submitted the myths and we went to the experts to find out just what myths are true and which ones are a whole bunch of baloney.

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The ‘Tude Test: Do you nee 1. Your little three year old brother tears the head off a collectable Barbie you got when you were four. You ... a) Shout at the top of your lungs - how dare he touch your stuff. b) Roll your eyes and insist your mom should have been watching him. c)Tell him it’s not nice. It hurt your feelings and ask him to apologize.

2. You asked for a pink sequin mini from your favorite store. Your mom got you a long blue maxi dress. You know they cost the exact same thing. You . . . a) Tell her she ruined your life and proceed to stomp up the stairs as loud as humanly possible. b) Ask her if you can have the receipt. Can you say exchange?! c) Thank your mom for the gift. She works hard to buy you pretty things.

3. Your best friend accidentally reveals that you started your period. You . . . a) Thank her for being such a genius – NOT! b) Tell her you would appreciate her not telling such personal things in the future. c) Forgive her. She will get her period soon too and you know she will understand how much what she did bothered you someday.

4. The guy you have a crush on asked out your best friend. She said she would go out with him if you said it was ok. You . . . a) Disown her! Everyone knows the girl code is that you can’t even consider dating someone your bestie likes – not even if you ask nicely! b) Tell her that it kind of bothers you but you will try to understand. c) Get over yourself. If he likes her – good for her. Maybe it’s true love.

5. Your dad drops you off at school and then insists on hugging you in public. You . . . a) Give him the stink face. Dads are so lame. Especially clingy, hugging, i-love-you-pookey-bear dads.

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b) Give him a quick squeeze and run! c) Hug your dad tight. You’ll always be his little girl.

6. Your sister is sick with the flu. She’s being a bit of a whiner. You . . . a) Complain about your hangnail and tell her she should just be lucky that she gets to stay home from school. b) Wish her well as you run by her room. You don’t want to catch it! c) Bring her soup in bed. You and your sister are like peas in a pod.

7. Your sworn enemy wins tickets to see One Direction in concert – front row! You have tickets in the nosebleed section. You . . . a) Scream “Why, God, why?!” b) Can’t help but be jealous. It’s One Direction! c) Tell them congrats and ask if they could text you front row pics. Maybe this could be the beginning of a friendship.

8. Your neighbor’s dog jumps on your brand new, starch white jeggings. They are ruined! You . . . a) Call Animal Control. This mutt better be in doggy prison by sundown. b) Ask your neighbor to buy you a new pair. c) Try to wash them out yourself. The dog was just happy to see you come home from school.

9. You just lost the class election. You . . . a) Tear through the streamers, bite the head of a gummy bear and throw yourself into the floor. b) Sulk in the corner. c) Congratulate your running mate. They did a fab job!

10. You hate it when . . . a) Other people outshine you. b) You lose your temper. c) People act mean. Come on – be nice!

11. Your mom shrinks the couture dress you saved up your own money to buy. You . . .

ed an Attitude Makeover? a) Tell her to get her wallet ‘cause girl owes you! b) Sigh and forgive her. c) Say thanks for trying to do my laundry.

12. Your teacher gave you an F on a paper you worked really hard on. You . . . a) Write to the president and insist he fly down like yesterday to fire them. b) Ask why you got an F.

17. Your friend just got a modeling contract. You are . . . a) Jealous- your cheekbones are way higher. b) Envious- it’s going to be so fun! c) Excited – you might get to tag along!

c) Ask to rewrite the assignment. You can’t stand to lose!

c) Tell him that you are very hurt that he broke your trust and hope he never does it again.

19. Your iPhone just fell to the floor and the screen is shattered. You . . .

13. You bought a tea cup poodle for your birthday. So chic! But now it poops all over the house! You . . . a) Send it back. Gross. You don’t do poop duty. b) Move her to an outdoor dog house with climate control and fencing. c) Work extra hard with her to learn to potty train. Even you had to potty train once!

14. You ate a bad burrito and now your best friend wants to talk on the phone til midnight. You . . . a) Tell her if she calls you again you will do your next infinite puke on her floor. b) Ask if you can call her back when you feel better. c) Tell her you won’t be talking but you will be happy to listen with the phone on speaker.

15. Your mom or dad was just offered a great job in the city. You don’t want to move. You . . . a) Threaten to move to Africa to live with the lions who would care more about you even if they possible tried to eat your foot. b) Beg and plead to stay. c) Go with the flow. Sometimes life changes and that’s not always a bad thing.

16. You are grounded. You didn’t do anything too terribly bad. You . . . a) Rant and rave about how Lisa’s dad never grounds her and lets her have live bunny rabbits running around their living room. b) Ask for a way to make it up to your parents and shorten your sentence. c) Take it like a champ. It’s only a day or two.

18. Your brother read your online diary. You . . . a) Feed him to a bear. b) Tattle!

a) Insist your mom go to the store today and get a new one. b) Check with your dad to see if he bought the warranty. c) Ask if you can do any odd jobs around the house to get it repaired.

20. Your parents read your texts. You feel . . . a) Super mad! That’s private, personal – NOT for parents! b) Irked off. Don’t they trust you?! You are a good kid. c) Understanding. If you were a mom or dad you might do the same thing. Besides you have nothing to hide.

Mostly A’s: Wicked Witch Move over wicked witch! There’s a new green one in town and it’s you, girl! Whoa! We’d totally hate to be on your bad side. You could drop a house on us! We think it’s time for a reality check and a heaping spoonful of a nice.

Mostly B’s: Average Jane You are a pretty even tempered girl. You are real, of course, and you get mad. You don’t hide it but you don’t blow it out of proportion. You are a healthy balance of knowing when to speak up and when to let it slide. That’s a pretty good mix!

Mostly C’s: CHILLED OUT CHICK Mellow to the max. Nothing gets to you! Sometimes that’s good and something that’s bad because sometimes you let things fester until you get really upset.

It’s good to be understanding and also good to be honest. But what’s great about your calmness is that it comes with clarity. You see the good in everybody.

That’s a terrific quality.

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What Does Your Nail Hue Say about you?

Pink and feminine to bold and blue, your nail hue says a lot more about who you are than you realize. Colors are said to be connected to emotions and can actually cause you to feel or act a certain way. So what color is on your hands today? You might be surprised to find what secrets your nail polish bottle is keeping about you!

Blue – EARTHY You are the first one of your friends to gear up for Earth

Day. When you grow up you’d rather save the whales than walk a red carpet.

From picking up litter to protesting worthy causes, blue wearers are rocking mamas who love Mother Earth.

Green – ARTISTIC Green is a bold color and it takes a bold girl to wear it

right. Green fingered gals tend to be artistic, poetic types who would rather draw inside her math bath then use it for actual math work.

Pink – FLIRTY You don’t always notice it but you come off a little flirty

sometimes – even when you have a boyfriend. This can make your guy kind of jealous. You don’t mean anything by it, of course. You smile at everybody and think it’s only polite to be extra kind to others.

Clear – SECRETIVE Clear may come across as low maintenance but deep

down you long to break free from your shell. You like vintage fashions and wild, quirky getups but play it safe to avoid backlash.

Red – SERIOUS SIDE Red wearers are often very passionate and passionate often comes with a serious side. You get your feelings hurt easily and can take things to heart. When you love you love hard and sometimes that comes back to bite you in the tush.

Yellow – FUN LOVING You are an optimist at heart and you wear it on your fingertips. Yellow lovers are outgoing, life-of-the-party types with lots of friends and a personable character.

Black – DEEP You are a free thinker. You never look at a bird and see

ONLY the bird. You think about how the bird got there, where it’s going next.

When you look at life you see the journey. You also are likely to spend a lot of your free time reading.

Sparkle – LOW MAINTAINANCE Didn’t see that one coming did you?

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Sparkle polishes are super-easy and on-the-go. They are almost impossible to mess up! So while it might seem like a gal in glitzy polish is rather diva-esque it can be actually quite the opposite – just a simple quick fix for a girl who’d rather be doing anything other than painting her nails.

Dog Days : r e m m u S f o o D o t s g n i Th With

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The dog days of summer can be exciting or boring being belief . . . depending on if you’ve planned your vacation well enough! If you need some downtime things to pass the time and make your summer fab try these fun do-together-ideas. You and your furry friend are sure to have a blast!

Have a Birthday Party - Sure, you might not know her exact birthday but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t celebrate your favorite fuzzy critter. Send out invites to your friend’s pets. Have some dog friendly cake and don’t forget the presents!

Have a Puppy Prom - Every wonder what might happen if Lily Licks-a-Lot met Mr. Right? Well, duh – they’d go to puppy prom and live happily ever after!

Have your friends bring their pooches dressed up in fancy suits and dresses. Take pictures, crank the tunes and pair off doggy dates!

Get Involved - Did you know that a pet can lower blood pressure, reduce stress and create a sense of wellbeing? It’s true! Call local nursing homes and ask if you and your pooch can come down to visit with residents. It won’t just brighten their day – it will brighten yours too!

Shutterfly! - Get outside and have an impromptu photo shoot. Take pictures of your dog in rain boots, your doggie in shades, your doggie making that adorable face she makes when she hears a squirrel. Then, upload them to your computer and print them out. Use glue to add glitter bikinis, red lipstick or yarn for a fab pooch wig. Share them on Facebook or put them up in your wall for an instant décor pick-me-up!

Spending time with your pet is a great way to pass the dog days of summer. After all, they aren’t just man’s best friend . . . they are girl’s best friend too!

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