Last day of 2012 ~#newyears,#newyearseve,#tweenblogging,#tweengirls

Hi girls! Today is the last day of the year 2012.Look back on the year and think about the following: *what were the good things that happened to me and my family *think about the people who helped you through those problems *what you created that was really cool *how you can improve in the year 2013 *name all of the people in your life that made you laugh! a new day~ smiles, Marie Brewer

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!

Good deeds ~ #gooddeeds,#tweenblogs,#volunteer,#tweenbooks,#actsofkindness

Do a good deed today! *Smile at someone who is not your friend. *Tell a friend or family member that you love them. *Polish up your room and make it look good. *Play a new game with your brothers and sisters. *Call a grandparent,uncle,aunt, or cousin and see how they are doing. *Read a book for tween girls. *Wash your clothes or dirty sneakers without Mom having to ask. Happy Day! Marie

Justin Bieber ~ #justinbieber,#tshirts,#shopping,#tweenblogs

We love Justin!

Thinking of them ~ #newtown, #sandyhookschool, #tweenblogs,

America is sad tonight.America is thinking of the young children who have lost their lives.We are sad now. Remember that even after the darkest day, tomorrow the sun will shine. Peace and Love, Marie

liars ~ #liars,#charactereducation #tweenblogs #tweens,#truth

Stay away from people who tell lies.They can hurt your spirit and confuse your mind.~ Sweet thoughts, Marie

Holiday gifts ~ #tweenblogs,#holidays #tweengirls #gifts

What are your favorite holiday gifts to receive? Sometimes it is good to ask people what they like during the year, then you will know what to buy them! Everybody's happy! Marie

What's your style? #fashion,#style,#Barbie,#tweenblogs,#dressup,#onlinegames

Click on the pictures on the right for many fashion choices ~

Happy Sunday! #love, #selfimage, #selfconfidence,#selfesteem #tweenblogs

Hi girls, Have a happy Sunday and enjoy the day! Know that you are one of kind. You are loved! Yes, you are! You have so much to give to others... good thoughts, Marie