The 4th of July ~ #independenceday, #4thofJuly, #leggings, #summer, #tweenblogs

Hello there chicks, what will you be doing on July 4th? Will you be visiting family, play games, eating bar-be-cue or taking a swim? Relax and most of all have a blast of fun!! Hugs, Marie

"I know who I am!" #selfimage, #obesity,#exercise, #fitness,#selfesteem #littlemix

Good health this Summer~ Do you like the music of Little Mix? Yes! They are cool and smart.Smart girls listen to their inner heart. Some girls are skinny. Others are mid-size. There are girls who may be overweight. Let's look at what is really important! It is important to have a healthy body....Unless you have developed an illness. (That cannot be predicted all of the time) If bad food is being put into the body, there may be a chance that the body will not have enough good nutrition. This is why your parents, family, friends, and teachers talk about good health. It is the most important thing that a girl can do for herself. It is not a good idea to try and look like celebrities or models in the magazines. Keep it real. Nobody looks better that YOU! Good food comes from a plant. Your parents can decide which foods are good for your growth. Believing in you, Marie

Mother , #mothersday, #Moms, #mothersdaygifts,#tweens, #tweenblogs, #mothers

Hi girls! Mother's Day is just around the corner. I hope you have something special planned for your Mom on Sunday! I can be something very simple such as: *Prepare a simple breakfast for Mom *Make a beautiful card. Write a paragraph on how much you appreciate her. *Help Mom around the house... (cleaning, laundry, brush her hair, etc.) Love your Mom each day! Thank your Mom every day! Happy Day! Marie Brewer

Mossimo Pink Fedora ~ #hats, #fedoras,#tweenfashion, #tweengirls, #tweenblogs

Hi girls! What about this fedora? Do you like this color? Step out in style! Hugs, Marie Brewer

Neon Blue/ Neon Pink ~#sneakers, #converse, #shoes,#kidsshoes, #girlsshoes, #neon, #neonshoes

Hi girls! Here are neon pink and neon blue shoes. Stay cool, comfortable , and fashionable! Marie

Tie Dye Jelly Purse ~ #purse, #tiedye,#tweens,#tweenblogs, #shoulderpurse, #childrensplace,#tweenfashion

Hi there girls! What do you think about tie dye? When I was a girl, I used to tie dye some of my t-shirts! You can make your own creations. Here is a tie dye jelly purse. It has a chain shoulder strap. (in case you forget it somewhere)We all forget things sometimes. It would be a great gift too! * Remember to keep saving every cent that you get. You may be busy this summer going to lots of parties and events. It is always good to have your own money if possible. Happy fashion ~ Marie Brewer

Converse neon sneaker ~ #neon, #sneakers, #shoes,#girlsshoes,#tweens,#tweenfashion, #tweenblogs

Neon! How do you like this neon yellow sneaker? Well girls, it looks bright, cheerful, and cool! These shoes could go to school, the park, the mall, a party, or any event that your choose! Happy shopping, Marie Brewer

Cherokee denim jacket ~ #tweenfashion, #denimjacket,#cherokee,#pink, #pinkdenim,

What a cool pink denim jacket for those cool evenings! It looks comfortable, stylish, and it's pink! Hugs, Marie Brewer

Girl's Rachel Shoes ~ #balletflat,#dressshoes,#girlshoes,#tweenfashion,#whiteflats,

Saving money ~ #savings,#economics,#banks,#piggybank,#moneyjar,#tweengirls,#tweenblogs

Hi girls! How is school going.It is not much longer until Summer. If you are not saving your money, this may be a good time to do it! You may get a weekly allowance or you may not.No worries if you do not... Ask your parents to think of some ways that your can earn extra money for upcoming activities. Save your money one quarter at a time. Before your know it,you can buy that special thing that you have been wanting! Hugs and great savings, Marie

Girls' Superman Graphic Tee,##superman,#teeshirts,#tweenfashion,#tweens,#tweenblogs,#fashion

What do you think of this Superman tee for girls? Are you a super girl? I can tell that you are! You hold your head up, act like a young lady, and never give up! Hugs, Marie

style for girls ~ #skirts,#tweenfashion,#fashion,#springfashion,#fashionblogs

Hi girls! How do you like wearing skirts for Spring? Do you like wearing dresses, skirts, or both? Stay fashionable and Happy Easter, Marie

Neon ~ #converse,#converseshoes,#neon,#neonshoes,#shoes,#sneakers,#kidsshoes

How do you like these Converse neon shoes girls? They look comfortable and stylish! Make sure you are getting your daily exercise and eating fresh foods! What are some of your favorite fresh foods? ~apple slices ~grapes ~carrots ~bananas ~tomatoes ~blue berries ~strawberries ~watermelon ~garden salad Keep it healthy...Healthy girl-Healthy Life! Marie

talent ~ #talent,#inspiration, #motivation,#selfesteem,#sunglasses

How do you like these rainbow sunglasses girls? Remember to use your energy to focus on your talents! The past is behind you. Don't look back, you are not going that way! Marie

Girls Rule wallclock~#clocks,#wallclock,#roomdecor,#girlsrule,#tweengirls

How will this clock look on the wall in your room? You can see what time it is on your cell phone,but wall candy is good too! Be on time! Marie

get fit ~ #bicycle,#fitness,#exercise,#tweens,#tweengirls,#

Here is a great looking bike girls. What do you think? How do you get your daily exercise? keep going! Marie

sneakers ~ #nike,#shoesforgirls,#nikeshoes,#dualfusion,#girlsshoes,#fashionblogs

How are you enjoying spring break girls? Enjoy your time off! Do you like these sneakers? These shoes could be worn with all types of outfits! Happy shopping! Marie

music ~ #music, #mp3player,#electronics,

Hi girls! What will you be listening to during spring break? Music cools the soul! Marie

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

Rainbow straw fedora ~#hats,#fedora,#fedoraforgirls,#strawhats,#rainbowhat,

How is March going girls? Here is a rainbow fedora for spring or summer. Describe your favorite fedora. Happy styling! Marie

Ipod touch case ~ #ipod,#ipodtouchcase,#ipodcover

What do you listen to on your ipod girls? Do you like this ipod cover? Where is the best place to keep your ipod? Keep it stylish! Marie

bean bag chair ~ #beanbagchair, #chairs,#chairsforgirls,#tweens, #tween girls

Do you like bean bag chairs? Are they more comfortable than your regular chair? Have you seen bean bag chairs destroyed? Have you read a book or ate a snack on a bean bag chair? stay relaxed, Marie

Tween Queen ~ #tweens, #tweengirls,#tshirts,#girls,#tweenfashion

Happy Friday girls! Keep that head up and don't forget to read the girl stories on this blog. This is your blog!The stories are on the lower right sidebar. Stay sweet, Marie Brewer

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

fashion shoes ~ #converse,#girlsshoes,#tweenfashion,#pinkshoes,

Spring will be here before we know it girls! How do you like these pink converse shoes? The sizes run big...so remember that if you get them. You can coordinate them with so many different outfits.Wear them as a pop of color or match them with your favorite top,watch,earrings,shades,or purse! Have a super Saturday! smile,breathe and believe, Marie Brewer

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

Caroline, Be My Valentine ~ #valentines,#valentinesday,#loveletters,#middleschool,#shortstories

Caroline and Trina were exhausted from running laps around the football field.The girls were in 8th grade and were on the junior high girl's track team.Their coach was nice and they thought it would be a lot of fun. It was fun belonging to a team and practice was a lot of work. Caroline was up for the challange because she liked competition and it was good exercise. Caroline said bye to Trina and ran outside to the parking lot where her mom was waiting.She and her mom talked about her learning to drive in a couple of years. Caroline was excited about that.She was always up to learning new things.Caroline asked her mom to stop by the Walgreens to pick up some construction paper.She had a language arts assignment to finish for school. It was a Valentine's Day activity.Mrs. Lane told the class to write a short paragraph about themselves.The writing was suppose to describe themselves to someone who did not know them. The next morning,Caroline woke up and did some yoga stretches before she got ready for school.It seemed to help her sore leg muscles.She had glued her paragraph onto pink construction paper.Caroline put her homework in the Language folder.The paragraph that described her personality was done.She had written that she was friendly,athletic,honest,loved talking/texting on her cellphone,and talked about her collection of key chains. Language class had begun.Caroline walked past Eric to her desk. He smiled at her and she smiled back.(She had a secret crush on Eric) Mrs.Lane asked for the students to take out their homework assignments.Mrs.Lane told them to switch their papers with someone beside them or behind them. Then, she told them to write down 1 nice thing about the person behind paper that they received.This would continue until each student wrote a message on everyone's paper. After everyone finished the task,Caroline was reading the comments on her paper.All of the mesages were kind and she thought it was interesting to see what others thought of her!She began to read what Eric had written, "You have a pretty smile.Can I walk you to gym class sometime? Be My Valentine,Eric." Caroline was smiling and her heart must have skipped a beat!(She did not let Eric know...he was a boy and she wanted to play it cool.) Wow! Caroline slept real good that night and felt a tingle in her heart.She couldn't wait to tell Trina at track practice the next day.It was the best Valentine's Day ever! happy thoughts, Marie Brewer

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

nail candy ~ #nailpolish,#nailcandy,#fingernailpolish,#neon,#beautysupplies,,#nailsupplies

Oh, look at these soulful colors!What is your special nail color? yellow, pink, lime green, blue, clear, purple, or glitter? Polish protects your nails so that they don't become weak and brittle.Sometimes weak nails may chip or break...and that can ouch!! Let your sister,cousin, or friend polish your nails for you.Then, you can return the favor~~ If you don't have a nail dryer,fan, or blow dryer ~ put your fingers in the sunlight and wha-la!! They are dry and you are looking pretty. Oh and don't worry about matching the color to your outfit....Use your own unique style!! color your world, Marie Brewer

key chain ~ #keychains, #organization,#keychain,#tweens,#xoxo

Where do you keep your key chain? in your backpack? in your purse? in your pant's pocket?

communicate ~ #communication,#tweens,#tweengirls,#selfesteem

Hi girls! Tell someone how you really feel today! Some examples: ~ if you don't like her shirt, if you are asked you opinion...then say "not so much!" ~ if you don't like pizza and cheeseburgers... then say' "No, thanks!" ~ if your friend has the flu and wants you to come to her house...say "I'm sorry, but something has come up and I can't make it this evening." ~ if you fall down flat on your face at school in front of everybody... say, "Oh, get a grip!If you had an ounce of kindness,you would be helping me pick these books up!" ~ if you want to take karate classes instead of ballet... then tell them! They may understand and agree with you! Tell it!... if you don't, who will? Marie

Hello Kitty ~ #hellokitty,#headphones,#kidsheadphones,#tweens,#tweenblogging

(at Target) Hey girls, Hope you had a fantastic holiday yesterday. It's back to the books today! It may seem a little boring to some of you now, but keep on learning! You will be glad that you did! Hello Kitty has so many products out there today.The company makes everything from purses and lip gloss to lunch bags! How do you like these pink and black Hello Kitty head phones? Keeping up with big fashion ~ Marie Brewer

OMG! #omg #tweens,#tweengirls,#middleschool,#totes,

Here is an omg bag to place some things in. What makes you say "OMG!"? Sweet words, 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

denim jacket ~ #denimjacket,#outerwear,#cherokee,#jackets

(from Target) Hi girls! How are you keeping warm this winter? Sweaters, coats, jackets,ski jackets, leather, and capes are always good fashion choices! Keep it stylish ~ Marie Brewer :)

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

Fitness tips ~ #exercise,#fitnesstips,#zumba,#fitness,#tweens,#tweengirls

Hey now! Make sure you get your exercise in today girls! Fitness tips for tween girls: ~ Write down your workout activity on your calendar in your room or locker.This will help you to remember what you had planned for each day of the week! These should be activities that you like to do! ~ You can sort your exercise into 2 workout sessions.For example: The upper body workout can be done on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. On Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays would be the days for the lower body exercises. Things won't be so boring if you change it up! ~ If the body feels good, the mind will too! ~ GO! Marie

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

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

"Lady Cool",#picturebooks #ebooks,#kindlebooks,#childrensbooks#dogbooks,#pets,#

Hi girls! Do you have a pet at home? Maybe your friends or family has a dog or cat.It is a lot of work taking care of dogs.The one above is a girl dog.Her name is "Lady". She is looking in a book in the picture! Yes, she is a smart dog! It is my daughter's dog and I care for her while she is in New York. "Lady" is 6 years old and we have had her since she was a puppy. It took a while...(about a year) for her to become house - trained. She also chewed everything in sight! She would chew the heels of my daughter's shoes,wood,and just about anything she could get her jaws on! This beautiful brindle dog loves to go for walks,play,eat,sniff, and chase the cat in the back yard! Read her full life story and look at hear pictures in her book: "Lady Cool" by Marie Brewer ~ Find the book on Kindle and Amazon. Love your pet~ Marie

Rebecca ~ #marijuana,#drugs,#hotchocolate,#peerpressure,

It was snowing today in Iowa where Rebecca and Felicia lived with their parents. Felicia was in tenth grade and Rebecca has always looked up to her.They always had fun playing games,shopping,cooking,taking pictures,singing and other fun stuff. Rebecca walked home holding her owls umbrella and kicked a popsicle stick off of the sidewalk with her uggs."Who eats a popsicle in this cold weather?",Rebecca thought. She thought that she may make some hot chocolate after dinner and sip on it while she finished her English homework.Marshmellows on the top of the hot chocolate and a dash of cinnamon would be a great added touch. Rebecca loved school and was in seventh grade this year.Yeah, school was cool and she made A's and B's in her classes.Her parents told her that they were very proud of her!The only thing was ...there was something that was really bugging Rebecca. She was keeping a secret from her parents and she was not happy about it! OMG...she was stressing! It all began on the first Friday after the New Year started.Rebecca's parents went out to a movie that night.They asked Felicia to stay at home with Rebecca until they got back home.Felecia said,"Fine." Felicia wanted to go out with some friends,but it was okay with her.When their parents left,Felicia decided to invited 3 of her friends over to hang out at their home.There were 2 girls and 1 boy and Rebecca had met them before.Rebecca twirled around and sang: "I get to sing with the teens tonight...Yeahhh, it will be all riiiight..." Felicia told her that she was "Silly Becca". Well, Felicia could not decide whether to pop some popcorn or order out for pizza. So, she did both.The friends came by and they all watched a movie,talked,ate,and listened to music. Rebecca was tired and went to bed early. Felicia asked Rebecca to take her backpack upstairs and put it on her bed.Rebecca said that she would. About thirty minutes later,Rebecca had showered and changed into her pj's.She was brushing her teeth when she thought: "Oh, wow!I forgot to get Felicia's backpack!".Rebecca rinsed her mouth and headed down the stairway while brushing her hair.She got about halfway down the steps when she saw one of Felicia's friends trying to give her a marijuana cigarette.She overheard her sister tell her guy friend,"no! I don't smoke ... and I don't do drugs !!" He was telling her to try it..."just one time." Rebecca ducked down and sat on one of the steps of the stairs while Felicia continued to argue with her friend. "What is going on?",Rebecca thought. Finally, Felicia's friend slipped the marijuana into Felicia's backpack.He told her that she could smoke it at another time.Rebecca's heart was beating so fast! Then,Rebecca dropped her brush and Felicia turned around. She asked her sister why she wasn't in bed yet. Rebecca calmed herself down and in a tiny voice said, "I forgot to bring your backpack up..." Felicia said, " shew! go to bed, I'll bring it up! Nite Becca!" Rebecca flew up those stairs.She couldn't believe what had just happened!Should she talk to Felicia about it? Should she tell her parents? Fiddle sticks! This was bad!Rebecca was so freaked out that she could only sleep after hearing that her parents had made it home a few minutes later. Days passed and Felicia did not say a word to Rebecca about that night. Now,Rebecca had arrived home.She unlocked the door and closed her owl umbrella after shaking the snow off of it. At seven o'clock,everyone sat down to dinner.Grilled chicken,sweet potatoes, and spinach was on the table.Rebecca was silent during dinner and her mom asked what was wrong. She said that it was nothing.Rebecca glanced at Felicia,got up from the table and put her dish away. Rebecca asked her mom,"Where's the large pot? I'm going to make some hot chocolate."A few minutes later,the chocolate was ready and Rebecca poured it into a mug.She finished the last page of her homework while sipping on the yummy drink...It made her feel good inside...so good that she knew that she had to get the truth out of her brain.Rebecca pulled her mom into the laundry room and told her EVERYTHING about the marijuana. Her mom said that she would take care of it and hugged Rebecca so tight. Rebecca knew that the had done the right thing...and she felt so much better! Set your truth free...Marie

Do you wear a watch? ~ #watches,#girlswatches,#kohls,#tweenblogging,#tweens

How do you like this watch? Where would you wear it? Do you think you need a watch if you have a cell phone? Do you think people wear watches to be stylish? Make time count! Marie

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