Now that school’s starting, you might be thinking about going back-to-school shopping (if you haven’t already!)…but you don’t need to get a whole new wardrobe. Even when the sunshine starts to fade and the temperature starts dropping, one summer clothing item that you can still wear is a simple tank—something that almost every girl has! Just wear your tank over a shirt with sleeves…or wear it under a sweater or cardigan. With some mixing-and-matching, it’ll look like you’re wearing a completely different outfit!
Can you think of any other ideas to wear summer clothing in the fall? We’d love to hear them!
I always find myself rereading books by Diana Wynne Jones. She’s been one of my favorite authors for years, and the fun, light-hearted whimsy of her fantasy worlds never fails to completely capture my imagination. If you’re still mourning the loss of the Harry Potter series (like Kendra!), pick up something by J.K. Rowling’s magical predecessor. You won’t be disappointed!
My personal favorite? Charmed Life, a novel about a boy called Cat who discovers that his nickname is more appropriate than he knows. Magic is as commonplace in his life as electricity is in ours. Cat starts the story feeling isolated and overshadowed, but ends up learning about himself and growing more confident in his abilities. So although his world may be super different from ours, his situation is something that we can all relate to, magical or not!
What have you girls been reading? I’m catching up with Percy Jackson and the Olympians!
The first weeks of a new school year is an exciting time because it’s a fresh start. It’s also an opportunity to make a good first impression. Of course, you hear a lot about making a good impression with your looks—your clothes, hair, etc. But did you know there are many other factors that contribute to first impressions?
Here are a few tips for putting your best foot forward the first week of school.
Smile! Something as simple as a smile can let new students know you’d like to be friends. It can also let friends you haven’t seen in a while know you’re still the nice, friendly girl they remember from last year.
Hold Your Head High and Shoulders Back. If you look confident even when you don’t feel confident, others will pick up on it and feel more comfortable around you. Eventually, you might even start to feel more confident, too!
Be Friendly to Everyone! You can never have too many friends. So even if you already have a good group of friends, challenge yourself to make more. Walk up to someone you don’t know well, look her in the eye and say. “It’s good to see you again! How was your summer?”
Here’s a great fruit salad recipe that is sweet enough to please your sweet tooth and healthy enough to make your body happy, too!
You will need:
1 apple
1 pear
1 cup of strawberries
1 banana
1 cup of yogurt—any flavor you want
Instructions: 1. Wash your hands with soap before preparing any food.
2. Wash all of the fruit.
3. Very carefully (with adult supervision) cut the apple and pear into small, bite-size pieces. Pull the green leaves out of the tops of the strawberries, and then cut in half. Peel the banana and slice into pieces.
4. Put the sliced fruit into a bowl and add one cup of yogurt, mmm! This will make it creamy and sweet. Yogurt is healthy for your stomach and delicious, too! Mix the fruit and yogurt and enjoy!
Be adventurous and try different fruits and toppings—maybe some nuts or even a sprinkle of cinnamon! We hope you enjoy this sweet healthy snack!
If you’re still mourning the loss of the Harry Potter series (like Kendra!), pick up something by J.K. Rowling’s magical predecessor. You won’t be disappointed!
The first weeks of a new school year is an exciting time because it’s a fresh start. It’s also an opportunity to make a good first impression. Of course, you hear a lot about making a good impression with your looks—your clothes, hair, etc. But did you know there are many other factors that contribute to first impressions? 
Do you love sugary snacks? Well this is for you! 
