skirts~ #tweenfashion,#skirts,#tweens,#tweengirls #shopping

(at Target) Show how your style pops! Marie

You are a bright FLOWER~ #tweens,#tweengirls,#flowers,#selfesteem

You are a beautiful bright flower! Stand tall and continue to bloom! If they say "you can't", Tell them "I will!" Keep loving yourself, Marie

she cut in line! #tweens #tweenblogs #friends #tweengirls #charactereducation

Tina and Emily were excited to go to a concert of one of their favorite bands: "One Direction" They had won tickets for correctly answering 5 questions about the band on a local tv show.They could not wait!Some other girls at their middle school were going also. Finally, the day of the concert came.Emily's mom dropped the girls off and they got in line at the stadium.Two girls from school called Tina on her phone and asked where they were.Tina told them that they were near the entrance. Emily and Tina looked around and the two girls had skipped the long line and got in line with them.Tina looked at Emily and a funny feeling came over them.They could not believe that the girls had cut the line and were laughing about it. After people complained,security came and put the girls who cut at the end of the line. Emily and Tina shrugged their shoulders.Emily told Tina that she would not like it if someone cut in front of her. The girls enjoyed the concert,took pictures and told their friends all about it on Monday. Have you ever skipped someone in line? How would you feel if a stranger did it to you and your friends?

ear candy ~ #tweens #tweenblogs, #earrings #claires

Check out these earrings from Claire's. Which are your favorite? Do you have pierced ears? looking pretty, Marie

Friend Story ~ #friends,#friendship #tweenblogs,#adolescence

Missi was friends with Colleen,(the new girl at school)Missi would often see Colleen in the cafeteria and after school while waiting on the bus. Colleen had 4 brothers and 1 other sister in her household,in addition to her parents.They had just moved to Los Angeles from Honduras.Colleen spoke Spanish but was learning English. Missi did not live close to Colleen but she decided to be friends with her. Missi knew how it felt to be the new girl in school and in a neighborhood.Colleen did not have nice clothes to wear to school.Sometimes she wore the same shirt for two days in a row.This did not matter to Missi.She liked talking to Colleen and learning about her family and her culture.They ate fried plantains in her country.They also ate beans,rice,tortillas and coconut. There were days when Colleen did not have a pencil for class.Colleen gave Missi a beautiful bracelet that was made in Honduras.Missi would buy extra fruit or a snack and share it with Colleen during lunch time.The girls would laugh and talk and Colleen would teach Missi Spanish words such as: "comida" means food.Missi wondered how it would feel to live in a country where most of the people spoke Spanish.Missi thought that she would feel isolated and left out.Wow...Missi would freak out! Missi felt good about having a friend like Colleen.She told her mom that it was fun to learn about other kids.... especially kids that are different from herself! make a new friend... Sweet talk, Marie

travel safely ~ #tweens,#tweengirls,#tweenblogs,#safety

Will you be riding with an older brother,sister,or cousin this weekend? Make sure that your seat belt is fastened and secure.Your family member drives carefully I'm sure.We just do not know how OTHERS are driving on the street! Sometimes people drink alcohol and then drive on the highway! This is so bad....really bad !!!! So,girls have to watch out for ourselves when riding in a car,4 wheeler,truck,suv,or on a motorcycle. Safety on the streets rock! Do you know someone who texts and drives at the same time? Have you ever rode with someone while they texted and drove? What do you think about those who talk on the cell phone and drive? Sweet safety everday ~ Marie

in the streets~ #tweens,#friends,#bff,#tweenblogs #safety

Dana's alarm clock went off and she rolled over to to push the off button.It was a crisp and cool morning in November and Dana was getting ready for school.She put on her shoes stuffed her lunch box in her backpack.Dana sent a text to Jody as she grabbed some toast and egg sandwich.She texted Jody so they could meet at the bus stop that is 2 blocks away. Dana always walked on the sidewalk to the bus stop.Sometimes cars and trucks parked in the street on Dana's street.Jody walked in the street and told Dana to do the same. Jody locked the front door of her house and ran across her yard to meet Dana who was close by. Jody walked with Dana for a minute on the sidewalk and then crossed over into the street.Dana remembered what her parents told her about street safety,so she stayed on the sidewalk. Jody was talking to Dana and suddenly Jody's keys dropped on the street.Jody bent over to pick up her keys. A big Ford Expedition was pulling out from the street at the same time.The driver could not see behind the vehicle and almost hit Jody!Dana saw what was happening and yelled to Jody, "watch out!!". Jody barely got out of the way in time.The driver came to see if she was alright and Jody said yes. Dana and Jody ran to the bus stop area on the sidewalk.They told their friends on the bus what had happened. Why is it important to be safe in the street? Was it a good idea for Dana to watch out for her own safety instead of listening to her friend? Is it good to listen to your ipod or talk on the cellphone while walking in the street?

express yourself ~ #tweens,#tweengirls,#tweenblogs

express yourself! listen to others! thank a teacher! encourage someone on your team! give yourself a pat on the back! Power to the girl! Sweet energy, Marie

initial purse ~ #tweens,#tweengirls,#tweenshopping,#tweenblogs

cute shoulder purse... at Justice ~ Would this be a school purse or special occasion purse? styles and smiles,Marie

Yellow and glimmer ~ #tweenfashion,#fallfashion,#tweens,#target,#tweenblogs

cute top from Target~ get your shimmer on~ Marie

Sweet November ~ #fallfashion,#tweens,#tweengirls,#adolescence,#jcp

Happy November~ What is your favorite color? Here is a cool cap from JC Penny.Stars,shimmer,and shine is all around this Fall~ stay sweet,Marie

The wrong friend ~ #friends,#friendship #peerpressure,#tweens #adolescence

The wrong friend will: *tell you things that are not true *steal from you *say bad things about you *ask to copy your homework *borrow money and do not give it back *get angry at you for no reason *try to make you do something that you do not want to do sweet friends, Marie

Peace ~ #tweens #tweenfashion #jcpenny #girlsclothes,#peace

(hoodie is from JC Penny) Show someone peace and love on this Sunday!

dear diary ~ #tweens,#diary #diaries #poems #tweengirls #journalwriting

(diaries are at Justice) Oh hey dear diary, what's new today, going to write to you, and I've plenty to say, friends,school,home,& pet, sleepovers and fun, reading blogs on the net, dancing on Wii, tomorrow? Let's see..., Got some new friends, lost some too, I love myself so much, How about you? * sweet writing,Marie

yoga ~ #yoga, #yogaforkids #exercise #tweens #childhoodobesity

Yoga is about relaxing the body.In yoga classes they teach you how to breathe.They teach all kinds of stretches and poses. You may know some people who do yoga for exercise. Ask them to teach you a couple of moves and stretches! Sweet relaxation, Marie

colorful caps ~ #tweens #tweenfashion #tweengirls #fallfashion

adorable caps from Justice ~ Keep warm in style It is hot here in Texas today and we hardly ever get snow. How is the weather where you are?

tween fall fashions ~#shopping,#tweens,#neon,#purses

Pretty scarves and neon bags with your initial ~ (at Justice)

Bully ~#bullying,#tweens,#tweengirls #bullies,#middleschool

Paola and Dawn handed in their Reading assignment to Mrs.Sanders and gathered their books for the next class.Mrs.Sanders smiled at Paola and told her that her heart necklace was pretty."Thank you!" said Paola.(Paola's grandmother gave her the heart necklace for Christmas.It was pink,yellow,and blue.) Paola went to the doorway of the classroom where Dawn was waiting.Dawn told Paola that her stomach was hurting.They always walked to Art class together on Tuesdays and Thursdays and had five minutes to get to the next class. Paola went to her locker.Then she went around the corner to the stairway to Art class.She dreaded walking to the stairway.It wasn't because she sometimes lost her pencil on the way to class.It wasn't because the line at the water fountain was too long.No,it was not because the hall monitor hurried them to the next class. Paola was being bullied. The girls names were Desiree,Cindy,and Jina.They would wait for Paola in the stairway that lead to Art class.Sometimes they tried to trip her with their foot.The girls told her that she was ugly and made fun of her clothes.Paola did not like it,but she pretended not to hear them and didn't want to stir up trouble.Paola never told her mom what was happening to her in school.Dawn told the girls to leave her friend alone.Dawn told Paola to stand up for herself. Today, Dawn told Paola that she was going to the school nurse.Paola had to walk down the stairway by herself.So the took a breath and held her drawing pad to her chest tightly as went down the steps.She could hear Desiree and the other girls talking as she approached the classroom.They talked about trying to skip their next class.Paola figured that these girls thought they were cool,but really were just losers. Paola saw the girls and they saw her.She looked away and a couple of seconds past.The next thing she knew,Desiree tried to snatch Paola's drawing pad away from her.Paola knew she had to stop this nonsense or it would get worse each day.Paola felt the silver chain of her heart necklace break and saw it fall to the floor.Dawn and Cindy laughed and walked over and tried to stomp on Paola's necklace. Paola felt her fear go away and it was replaced by rage!She knew that she had no right to be treated this way!She decided to protect herself and her property.Paola yelled for them to stop and pushed Jina and Cindy to the floor before they could stomp on her heart necklace.Paola stepped on Desiree's foot and twisted her wrist to make her let go of the drawing pad.Desiree's mouth flew open so wide that a tennis ball could have fit in it.She could see the surprise on Desiree's and the other girls faces.By this time,a teacher came by and rushed all of the girls to class. After school,Paola called Dawn and told her all about what had happened.Dawn told her that she was proud of the way she stood up to the bullies.Paola's necklace was not damaged and she wore it the next day. Desiree,Cindi and Jina never bothered her again. Now,Paola enjoys her walk down the stairway to Art class without fear and polishes her heart necklace everyday! *Should Paola tell her mom about the girls who wanted to bully her? *What would you do if you were bullied? *How would you deal with one of your friends if they bullied others? no more bullies, Marie Brewer

Shannon's fight ~ #friends,#tweengirls,#tweens,#friendship

Shannon put a little alcohol on her cotton ball and dabbed it on the cut on her elbow.She got a bandage out of the bathroom medicine cabinet and had a flashback of what had happened yesterday. Terra was Shannon's friend and told her to come with her to a birthday party. The birthday party was for Mindy's on Saturday.She was turning twelve.The party was at a lake near Mindy's house in the country.About twenty girls and boys showed up along with a few parents.The food,drinks and cupcakes were set up on a large table outdoors.A volleyball net was nearby and the kid played a game before the party started.Everyone talked,listened to music,and played board games. After eating,a group of kids wanted to play another game of volleyball.Mindy was next to Shannon on the ground.They began to volley the ball back and forth. Shannon noticed that Mindy was stepping over in her space to hit the balls that were coming to her.Shannon did not say anything at first.The game went on and the score was tied.The other team served the ball into Shannon's direction.Shannon jumped high to hit the ball back when Mindy's left hand flew in front of her face!Shannon thought: "This is enough!" Shannon pushed Mindy down onto the ground and told her to stop interfering with her game! Mindy got up and charged at Shannon.The girls began to fight and Terra yelled at them to stop.Some parents came over and separated the girls. Shannon and Terra decided to leave at that moment.They picked up their cell phones snd Shannon noticed that blood was running down her right elbow.She felt Mindy's ring scrape her elbow when they were on the ground. Shannon told Terra that she was ready to leave.On the way out,Shannon took a cupcake off of the table and ate it.Terra and Shannon left the party and walked back home.Shannon apologized to Terra for getting into trouble with her friend.Terra told her that it was okay.(Inside Terra was embarrassed that Shannon had a fight with her friend at the birthday party.) Do you think Terra should remain friends with Shannon? Should Terra still be friends with Mindy?

What's your style? #tweens,#tweengirls,#accessories,#tweenblogs

Bracelets can be a nice fashion statement.If you like bracelets,there are so many styles to choose from.Pick your own favorite color,shape,and size. (These are at KOHLS)Have a fun Sunday! ~ Keep it sweet! Marie