Charming Victoria ~ #cartwheels,#bracelets,#shortstories,#

Victoria is in sixth grade and loves recess at the middle school that she attends.She and Malanie would rush to put their books in their back packs so that they could go outside.Victoria and her group of friends loved to do cartwheels and flips.All of the girls in the group practiced these gymnastic moves for the last two weeks.Victoria had a dress on today. She got a hall pass from the teacher and went to go to the bathroom to put her shorts on. While giving the hall pass to the teacher and putting her backpack on the bench,Victoria noticed that the girls were doing a new gymnastic move.Victoria asked Melanie if she knew the name of the new move.She said,"hand stand".Victoria had never tried to do the hand stand before. She agreed to try and two other girls held her up,but she kept falling over.Victoria kept practicing the hand stand against a brick wall. The other girls, (including Melanie) had no problems doing the move without leaning against the wall. Victoria took a break and walked over to the bench and drank a couple of sips from her bottle of water. She called for Melanie to come over and sit with her.Melanie turned away and was trying to make her hand stand even better. Victoria felt left out and took some candy out of her backpack to eat.The P.E. teacher told the class that sugar was bad for their bodies, but she needed to feel comfort at that moment.Those 4 pieces of peppermint really did not help the situation after all, Victoria thought to herself. Some of the girls pointed at her,laughed and asked,"Hey, Victoria! What's up? Why can't you do a little hand stand?" Victoria said nothing.She thought that ignoring the girls was the best thing to do. That night, after studying for her Math test, Victoria asked her mother if she ever felt like a loser.Her mother poured a glass of grape juice and sat down.She told Victoria that there were many times in her life that she felt that she had failed at something.Her mother told her that she should not listen to every thought that comes into her head.Victoria told her about what happened during recess. Her mom said: "Victoria, everybody does not have the same talents and abilities.All that you can do is your best.Concentrate on your skills....Math,Science,great smile,organized,playing the clarinet,care about your health, and you polish nails better than anybody that I know! You are a charming Rock Star!" Victoria smile and life was better. During Math class the next morning, the teacher told the class that only 8 students passed the test.The Math teacher passed the papers out and Victoria was nervous.Then she turned the test over and saw that she had made a 92%. "Oh yeah!" Victoria said. Her heart was doing a hand stand.She was happy and wanted to rush home to tell her mom and dad. Victoria walked home and put her backpack on the kitchen floor.Her mom was not home yet. She noticed a note and a bracelet on the kitchen counter. The note read: "I'm so proud of you for passing that Math test!This sweet charm bracelet is for my charming daughter!Think about eating 1 piece of candy instead of a handful next time...Kisses, Mom." Victoria wondered how moms know EVERYTHING! She loved the charm bracelet and put it on her wrist.Then she went onto the patio and turned cartwheels after calling some new friends that she made at recess that day. Do your best and forget the rest, Marie :0

For fashionistas ~ #fashion,#tweenfashion,#fashionista,#tweenblogs,#style

How to become the ultimate fashionista: http://www.babysitting.net

t shirt ~ #autism, #autistic, #tshirts,#specialneeds,

Hi girls! Remember to always show respect and care for others. Words can hurt.Everyone has the right to their own opinions. Be nice to those who do not talk, act, or look like you and your friends ~ Think, Marie

keychain ~ #braces,#teeth,#girls,#tweenblogs

Do you have braces? Are you going to get braces? Sometimes you have to go through some pain to get a set of straight teeth. Remember to care for your teeth... it is what others look at when you give the big smile! :) Marie

Happy Valentine's Day! #valentinesday,#happyvalentinesday, #love,#keychain,#heart

Hey girls! Have a wonderful Valentine's Day! Show someone some love and yourself~ Marie

OMG ~ #omg,#OMG, #tweenblogging,#tweengirls,#keychains,#blogs

What makes you say, "Oh My Gosh!", Oh My GOD!", or "OMG!"? Do you say this phrase when you are angry,suprised,or happy?

Valentine mug ~ #valentinesday,#mugs,#valentines,#tweens,#valentinesdaygifts

How do you like this Valentine's Day mug? It could be a great gift for one of your favorite teachers! Stay sweet, Marie

charm bracelet ~ #bracelets, #charmbracelets,#jewelry,#kidsjewelry,#tweenblogs

Hi there girls! Hope you are having a great day! Do you like charm bracelets? Marie :)

heart ~#hearts,#tween blogging,#tween girls,#blogsforgirls,#inspiration

Protect your heart, and think about how you play with other hearts~ Marie Brewer

February is the month of Love ~ #heart,#valentines,#love,#tweengirls,#February,#tweenblogging

Hi girls! Hope you are having a swell first day of February! Show someone some love today! May your heart always beat with sweet love ~ Marie

cutting ~ #booksforgirls,#cutting,#selfmutilation,#tweenblogging,#middleschool,#

Hi girls! Let's talk about cutting.This is not cutting paper,tape,cloth, or a string.This cutting deals with cutting yourself with a sharp instrument.Why would anyone do such a thing? Sometime it is because they fell sad or worthless. It may be because they are having problems with their parents,friends,or issues with school. If you know someone who "cuts", please tell them that there is help out there.There are nurses,counselors,books, and family who can bring them out of the dark and into the light!Tell them to take that step forward! Marie Brewer

Monday is magnificent ! #monday, #advice,#tweens,#tweenblogs,#Monday

Have a beautiful Monday~ Monday is the start of the school week and sometimes it is hard getting out of the bed.The alarm goes off and you are still tired and sleepy.... I know. Shake it off,take a deep breath and find your energy! Concentrate on the good that will happen today .... and get rid of the Monday blues! Do your best on this Monday and on each day of the week! Monday can be the best day ever!! Marie

So much pressure ! #friends,#peerpressure,#adolescence,#tweenblogs,

What is peer pressure? It is when your friends would like for you to do the same things they are doing! You may really want to have those same behaviors....or you may not want to behave like that! When you feel PRESSURED to do something that you normally would NOT do, Or you want to FIT IN and be like everyone else in the group..... that is peer pressure!! (Do you want to jump in the river just because everyone else does?) Okay, pretty,smart girls!! Be your OWN person,~ Marie

crafting ~ #artsandcrafts,#diy,#crafting,#crafts,#ducttape,#decorating

( at Office Max) Do you or someone you know love to decorate? Why not use your creative sense and make something pretty with duct tape... It's cheap,durable,waterproof and looks so cool~ Happy crafting! Marie

middle school ~ #middleschool,#juniorhigh,#school,#tweengirls,#books

What was your best experience in middle school? the worst? Keep on pushing! Marie Brewer

New Day for Emma Sue ~ #childhoodobesity, #tweens,#tweenblogs,#selfesteem,#writing,#journalwriting,#healthy,

(from Justice) This was a new year and Emma Sue wanted to lose some weight.She is 40 pounds overweight and she does not like it. Emma Sue's parents have been trying to buy and prepare healthy foods.They told Emma Sue that she would need to stop eating foods that are high in calories and bad for her body.Pizza,fried chicken,cheese burgers,pasta,soda,cookies,pies,cakes,candy, and ice cream were off of the menu.Instead of these foods,Emma Sue would eat healthy meals and snacks. After searching on the internet and reading articles on weight loss, Emma Sue's parents had a plan.They would make turkey burgers instead of regular cheese burgers.Greek yogurt would be substituted for ice cream and the skinless chicken would be baked or grilled. Emma Sue was willing to eat less sugar and agreed to eat smaller meals.Her parents wanted this new lifestyle to be a family task.Emma Sue's mother began to shop for organic fruits,vegetables,and bought almond milk instead of cow's milk.She read the labels of the grocery items that she purchased.Sometimes Emma Sue would look at the label of a box of cereal...there were long words that she could not pronounce! The family had to watch the salt and sugar that they put into their bodies,so they bought a lot of fresh food instead of boxed foods.Emma Sue's mom taught her how to make kale with olive oil,garlic,vinegar,vegetable broth, and a pinch of nutmeg.For snacks, Emma Sue ate apples,greek yogurt,berries,nut,whole wheat crackers, and sunflower butter. Instead of snickers or other candy,she chose to eat a small piece of dark chocolate.She was happy to learn how to cook her own food. Exercise had to be added to their daily routines.Emma Sue's dad made up an exercise schedule for the whole family. They would exercise for one hour a day, seven days a week!Emma's parents woke up early before work and walked outside or used the treadmill before work. Emma Sue walked or ran with some friends after school.Sometimes Emma would run up and down the stairs/bleachers at the school.On the weekends, the family went to their backyard,the park,or the YMCA to play games and work out.She got better at exercising everyday! Her parents encouraged her and she wanted to play outdoor games without breathing so hard.There were kids who laughed at her at school and on the school bus.Emma Sue hated it.She wanted to fit in and have good times with the other kids.Yes, Emma Sue would show them! She would not give up on herself! In a couple of weeks, Emma Sue and her family began to see great changes in their bodies.They had more energy and Emma Sue's acne started to clear up! Her mom lost 6 pounds and her father lost 12 pounds in 5 weeks.Emma Sue lost 9 pounds in the first month.She was so happy in the months to come!She looked in the mirror and saw a nice girl with new energy and a healthy body. On that day, Emma Sue decided that she would never go back to eating foods that were filled with saturated fat and sugar. One evening in March, Emma Sue got on the school bus.A boy that was in a seat behind her yelled,"Hey!Emma Sue, how did you lose so much weight?" Emma Sue turned around, and said,"I just stopped eating the food that makes YOU stand up and ask crazy questions!" Yes, it was a new day for Emma Sue.She is a Power Girl! find your kindness, Marie

journal writing ideas ~ #journalwriting,#diary,#writing,#journals,#tweens,#tweengirls

Are you having fun during this break from school? Here are more journal writing ideas: * write about what you like about your room * write about what you do NOT like about one of your friends * Imagine that you can not hear.What would life be like? * If you could start a business,what would it be and tell why you like it. * Write about your favorite drink,the color, how it taste,and tell what ingredients are in it. Have a super day! Marie

Presents ~ #gifts,#presents,#volunteer,#tweens,#newyear

Dear girls, Did you get everything thar you wished for on Christmas? Do you ever get things that you thought that you wanted and then after a while... well you might not want it anymore.Maybe the excitement went away or it wasn't any fun to have anymore. Weird,huh? Do you think that giving to others may be better that receiving a bunch of presents? Which is more important: getting a new cell phone or giving away some old clothes away that you don't even wear? These are just new thoughts for the New Year! good thoughts, Marie

Christmas Joy ~#christmas,#holiday,#tween blogs,#joy

Christmas is a special holiday.Family time is joyful! Who did you visit on this Christmas day? grandmother,grand father, uncle,aunt,cousins,mother,father,sister,brother,or friends?

Jessie finds joy~#counseling,#journalwriting,#Jessie,#tweenblogs,#anger

Jessie was a rude girl.She never spoke to the boys and girls at school.She would talk in class and gave a frown to the teachers when they asked her to be quiet."Thank You" and "please" was not in her vocabulary. When someone bumped into her in the hallway,Jessie would say'"Watch where you're going!"She was in a bad mood every day of the week.Her parents asked what was wrong.She did not tell them because she wanted to solve her own problems. She wore her long brown hair in a pony tail.Her family was poor and she had two younger brothers in elementary school.It was Jesssie's job to care for her brother until her parents got home from work. Seventh grade was very stressful for Jessica.It was a new school.Her family had moved to Kansas City at the end of the summer.The middle school had 1,200 studenst.Jessie hated walking down the hallway...it was so many kids and made her dizzy just looking at them. Jessie talked to some girls and boys in class,but she did not have any close friends.There were girls who tried to be friends with Jessie,but she never hung out with any of them.The teachers were nice and tried to help Jessie. One of her teachers asked if Jessie could join the counselor's group.Jessie's parents agreed to this.Ms.Marsha was the school counselor.The told Jessie that counselors were there to help her with her feelings and thoughts. Jessie agreed to join the counselor group.Eight kids were in this group. The counselor took Jessie and a group of other kids to the library every Tuesday. Tuesday came.Jessie was a little nervous and played with her pony tail as she and the others waited outside of Ms. Marsha's office. Jessie sat down on the bench and looked at the other kids in the group.They looked 'pretty regular',Jessie thought.She sat by a girl whose name was Shelly.They smiled at each other.No one was screaming or fighting. Then Ms.Marsha came out and they all went to sit at a large table in the library.Jessie was surprised to see that the kids in the group had problems just like her.One boy said that his dad left the family.The boy started to cry and put his head down into his hands.Ms.Marsha listened to the boy and told him that he would be ok.Ms. Marsha told Jessie to bring a writing journal to the next group meeting. Jessie brought her writing tablet to the meeting.Ms.Marshs told the group to write about something that made them feel angry.Jessie took out her pen and began to think about what to write. She wrote: "I don't like being away from my grandmother.We moved her during the summer and it was so hard.My father got another job and we had to leave my other city.My grandmother made me feel so special and I miss her smile.She taught me how to decorate Christmas stockings.I used to help her make chocolate chip cookies too.We would sit outside and talk while we ate the cookies with some almond milk.Grand ma would always tell me stories of what she did when she was younger.I don't want to be at this school.I am not happy here." Jessie had not figured out why she was so upset.She like the counseling class and began to talk about the things that were bothering her.If she did not want to talk,she could write it down on paper. Wow! What a relief! Jessie is doing better now and has made new friends.She was sorry for treating other so badly because she did not want to leave her grandma.The family is now visiting grandma more often which is really cool with Jessie!