Girls' Life articles from April 2004

Girls' Life archives from April 2004

Karen the editor's page.
April 1, 2004... Not long ago, another teen mag declared, "We'll never run another dieting article again! Dieting articles make girls feel bad about themselves!" My first thought was, If you really want to stop girls from feeling bad, why not use models...

GL behind-the-scenes.
April 1, 2004... Lindsay Lohan, GL's April cover girl Welcome to the GL April cover shoot! Our cover celeb, actress Lindsay Lohan, has just arrived! The Scene Miauhaus Studios, Los Angeles--Lindsay shows up on time with her entourage (her BFF...

Find your perfect pen pal!(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Ever wish you had faraway friends? Girls who could let you know what's up in Wisconsin? A bud who knows the trends in Tuscaloosa? Or maybe just someone you can tell your innermost secrets--without the chance of your entire school finding out?...

Cheap thrills.(Letters: we've got mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... Thanks so much for the "100 Looks Under $20" article in F/M '04! The model was wearing clothes I could actually see myself in, and everything else was under $20! It was great! --Bobbi

From the inside-out.(Letters: we've got mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... I really loved "GL, Make Me Over!" [F/M '04]. It was great how you guys had both life changes, and makeup and hair changes, too! It was a really cool idea. The only question I have is why I didn't get a GL makeover! --Grace Wow! "GL,...

Budding friendship.(Letters: we've got mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... I really liked "Bud Boundaries" [Friends, F/M '04]. It made me realize some things weren't right between my friend and me. Not only did it make me see things she was doing to me, but what I was doing to her. Now, I'm trying to be a better...

Take a load off.(Letters: we've got mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... Thank you so much for the page on the wristlets [Fashion LOTM, F/M '04]! I never wanted to carry a purse because they're so big. I'm a tomboy, and I'd get teased. I'm going to buy one next time I go shopping! --Thankful tomboy

Room shaker.(Letters: we've got mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... I loved "Knockout Room Re-Do's" [F/M '04]. My room is a little boring, and I was worried because I am having a party in four weeks. I was so excited to see your ideas are quick and easy. I am now planning to spice up my room! GL has saved my...

Without dad.(Letters: we've got mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... When I read "Losing My Dad" [F/M '04], I could totally relate. I lost my dad to cancer when I was 10. At first, I was angry and went through some things Beth went through, like frustration and sadness. But I enjoyed reading it because it was...

Miss moneybags.(Letters: we've got mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... Thank you for writing "The Friendship Test" [Ask Lucky, F/M '04]. My friends think I'm a vending machine because I get a big allowance. The article helped me tell them in a nice way to pay for their own things! Thanks! --Jennifer

Ask away.(Letters: we've got mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... Thanks for including "Your Most Embarrassing Body Questions... Answered" [F/M '04]. I had a few of those questions that I would have never asked anyone. But, thanks to you, I saved myself the embarrassment. --Clara

Don't fight with Foo fans!(Letters: we've got mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... I feel it is my duty as a fan of Dave Grohl to inform you that in your section on Kevin Alexander Clark [Cutie, F/M '04], you made a mistake. Dave Grohl is not the drummer from Foo Fighters but the lead guitarist and singer. Dave was the...

Sporting a great future.(Short Stuff)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Being a good sport can help you score goals--like, future goals! Seems girls who play sports are successful later in life. A University of Virginia study shows 80 percent of female leaders in Fortune 500 companies have played some kind of...

Darling, don't you look fetching...(Short Stuff)
April 1, 2004... Invite your pooch to the next pajama party! I See Spot, clothing company for dogs, has created a Sweet Dreams line of PJs for pups. Your dog will be sleeping like a lamb in jammies that come in blue or pink with various designs and phrases,...

Smile for the camera.(Short Stuff)
April 1, 2004... Never quite get how being suspended from school is supposed to punish you? (Heck, bad kids get, like, a free vacation.) But now, that's all about to change. Thanks to the Internet and the CameraWATCH system, suspended students at some high...

Fashion with a passion.
April 1, 2004... What's the ultimate Mothers' Day gift? Breakfast in bed for a month? Chocolates and caviar? Nope! It's showin' Mom that, finally, you've learned to give back. So how do you gift-wrap that? It's easy! Send her something from the new,...

Novel trend.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Recently, the number of girl authors--and novels about them!--has skyrocketed. Check out this reading list! * How My Private, Personal Journal Became a Bestseller (Dutton) by Julia DeVillers. What if a 14-year-old's diary became majorly famous?...

Galactic gals.(Cool Girls)
April 1, 2004... What's a girl to do when she's already won a National Honor Roll award, been an actress on a kids' TV show and appeared in music videos with stars like Lauryn Hill, Ja Rule and Jay Z? Conquer the next frontier, of coursel How about another girl...

Give me a break.(Short Stuff)
April 1, 2004... Think waiting in line for a stall when you really gotta go is the worst? How about not getting to go to the stall at all? Administrators at Lawrence Middle School in New Jersey--citing bomb concerns, students skipping and class...

Open mic.(Short Stuff)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Ever feel like the stuff that happens to you could make a great story? Well, some New York teens are getting a chance to tell their own on "Radio Rookies," a WNYC program that runs workshops to train teens in the art of radio ramblin', then...

Dear Carol.
April 1, 2004... Dear Carol, My boyfriend and I have been going out for two months. His parents found out, and they don't want me to be with him. When they didn't know we were going out, they treated me like family and I was over there a lot. I love my BF....

It's a win-win! How you and your best friend can both come out winners ...(friends)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... You and your BFF are both vying for a part in the school play, highest GPA, best all-around in gymnastics finals? Hey, a little competition can be healthy. You can get a whole lot more out of the experience when you have a friend by your side....

Get it in writing.(BFF Giveaway)
April 1, 2004... You and your bud are passing a composition book back and forth--sharing secrets, doodles and basic observations? Put that tattered book in a drawer, and check out Me and My Friends ($14.95, Klutz) to record those special friendship moments....

Pinup girls.(friends)
April 1, 2004... Got a great pic of you and your pals kickin' it? Super-size, it! Turn your favorite photos into posters at shutterfly.com--you upload the snapshots (either by digi camera or scanned pics), send it to 'em, and your posters will be in the mail to...

BFF dilemma of the month: now that it's spring, my BFF takes every opportunity to dress less wherever we go--and it's embarrassing!(friends)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... My BFF is taking her fashion sense to the extreme. How can I get her to wear clothes that are cute, but not skimpy? When you guys are shopping or looking at fashion mags, let her know how you feel about skimpy clothes. That way, you get...

Split decision: when your best bud sends you a postcard from Splitsville ...(friends)
April 1, 2004... Girls often say, "Boyfriends come and go; best friends last forever." Yet, sadly, that's not always the case. BFF breakups are not all that uncommon. And the heartache can be even more painful than any BF breakup. Take Carrie and Jess,...

Sign of the times.(Fashion: look of the moment)
April 1, 2004... Hey baby, what's your sign? Show your astrological pride with the latest trend--horoscope chic! $22, Eyeshadow [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $14, chica1.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $20 each, JCPenney [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Just peachy.(Beauty: look of the moment)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... A juicy spring beauty secret--peach is everywhere! Soft citrus shades make eyes sparkle, lips look luscious and fingers fab. And peach-scented hair and skin? Delicious! Calgon Body Mist in Peach, $7, drugstores [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Not a fan of scars.(Body: Q&A)(teen health questions)
April 1, 2004... I have acne scars on my face from popping zits. How can I get rid of them? You've learned the hard way that picking pimples can leave small scars or even big crater-like ones. The first kind--reddish and flat--aren't so bad. They tend to...

Fact or fiction?(Body: Q&A)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... A bath won't get you clean, because you are soaking in your own dirt. That's fiction! Think of it this way--your tongue sits in its own spit. That's kind of what goes on when you take a bath. If the tub is clean (spiffed up weekly), you're...

Got a stray dog?(Guys: Q&A)
April 1, 2004... My boyfriend always talks about girls he thinks are hot. I know it's normal for him to notice... but does he have to tell me? He also told me he was flirting with this other girl. What gives? BILL It's sort of like someone who goes to a...

His loss! Have an unrequited crush? Wipe those tears, dear.(guys)
April 1, 2004... You can hardly concentrate in math, since he's only a row away. And when he passes you in the hall, your stomach does crazy flip-flops. You both dig The Darkness and The Jets, so you're sure you two are meant to be.... Until you get socked...

Babysitting bytes!(Life: ask Lucky)(advice to pre-teens)
April 1, 2004... I'm 13, and I would really like to get a job. I want to earn enough money to buy a computer. I really need one for homework and school research. Can you think of anything I can do to rake in some cash? Aside from the usual babysitting gig,...

Class act: boost your grade big-time in seven easy steps....(life)
April 1, 2004... It's not too late to bump up your grades and make the parents proud. Bring home a report card that rocks, and you could be heading into summer vacay with an extended curfew and maybe even some bonus bucks! ASK FOR HELP Get your...

Pull off the perfect prank.(Why not?)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... THE 7ELEVEN SURPRISE You'll need a vehicle and licensed driver for this one, but it's so worth it. Duct-tape an empty 7Eleven coffee cup to the car roof and cruise around town. At stoplights, when other drivers frantically signal at you, shake...

Make movie magic.(Be the first on your block to ...)
April 1, 2004... Been bitten by the show-biz bug? Have a screenplay that's sure screamin' to be seen? Attack of the Killer Video Book: Tips and Tricks for Young Directors ($12.95, Annick) shows you how to make awesome home movies (no, not like the ones your dad...

Kickin' baked chicken.(Make it!)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... What does your mom really want for Mother's Day? Probably a night off from making dinner. WHAT YOU NEED 1 whole chicken (approx. 3 lbs., organic chicken is great) * 2 small lemons * 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice * kosher salt * black pepper...

Flicks.(Girls Life top 10)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... SHREK 2 Imagine your parents' shock if you were to come home as an ogre girl (with monster man in tow) instead of your usual princess self. See what goes down when newlyweds Shrek and Fiona come back to the kingdom for a post-wedding...

TV games.(Games)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... No Xbox? No PS2? No prob! Pick up JAKKS Pacific's TV Games joysticks and you'll have a video arcade in the palm of your hand. Hook it up to the TV... and you're in the game! No cartridges needed--the games are built into the system (a bargain...

Jams.(Girls Life top 10)
April 1, 2004... Keri Noble FEARLESS Lush, emotional and even bearing a dash of southern twang, Fearless is an eye- (and ear-) opening debut. Many of the tracks remind us of other awesome female artists, such as Liz Phair and Sheryl Crow, but Keri is...

Reads.(Girls Life top 10)(Pop Princess)(Bold Ink: Collected Voices of Women and Girls)(Story Time)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
April 1, 2004... Story Time by Edward Bloor Harcourt, $17 Getting into Whittaker Magnet School was a dream ticket for pals Kate and George. But they soon discover Whittaker's success stems from illegal dealings and a haunted building. Pogo, the librarian...

Scotty Leavenworth.(Cutie)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... AGE 14 HOMETOWN Menifee, Calif. CLAIM TO FAME Is there anything this guy doesn't do? He plays Peter on The WB's 7th Heaven, but Scotty's no newbie to show biz. He has an impressive resume that includes parts in The Green Mile, Simon Birch, Erin...

Fefe Dobson.(Spotlight)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... AGE 18 HOMETOWN Toronto, where she has her own apartment. "It's pretty cool. I have in my den a little studio I set up, I have my keyboard, guitars and, like, a John Lennon shrine kind of for inspiration." WHY YOU KNOW HER Her videos for...

Confessions of a teen queen: Lindsay Lohan is starring in two new films, she has real-life drama with her hook-up Aaron Carter, and Hilary Duff wants to kick her butt.(Cover Story)
April 1, 2004... It's early morning on a Wednesday in February, and Lindsay Lohan already has everyone at the photography studio under her thumb. Whatever Lindsay wants, Lindsay gets. If she doesn't like something, an employee being paid to keep Lindsay happy...

Want to know if he likes you? Here's the answer you've been searching for.
April 1, 2004... Does the guy you like have the hots for you? Even if he does, how are you supposed be know? After all, he's always aching like such a... boy! He looked at you during lunch, so that means he digs you, right? Or did he look your, way because you...

Wipe out guilt! Vow to sweep away that icky emotion that's cluttering your path to true happiness. Here's how!
April 1, 2004... Guilt--it's a funky emotion. Sometimes, guilt is good because it makes you realize when you've done something wrong. Like, when you lied to your mom about studying bio at the library when you were really hanging out with your BFF. The guilt you...

"Help! I'm so bored!" Bored to tears? Well, quit your cryin'. These sure-fire boredom busters are built to rock and revive every snore-worthy sitch!
April 1, 2004... Sometimes a gal gets so bored she can hear her hair grow. It's not like anyone plans to be bored but, unfortunately, boredom can have a way of tracking you down. Like, you get grounded. Or, after school, on days you don't have much homework....

The GL mom-o-meter: how well do you and your mom get along ... really? Rate your relationship!
April 1, 2004... Mom. What to do with her? One minute, she's driving you bonkers with her shrill "Yoo-hoo, pumpkin!" from across the school parking lot (and why must she insist on wearing that stupid sweater with the embroidered flowers?). The next minute,...

Speak your mind without saying a word: what your body language reveals about you.
April 1, 2004... You know that old saying about actions speaking louder than words? It's sooo true... because your body language reveals a lot about you. Your facial expressions and body gestures are the first things people notice--even if they don't...

Make it last ... or break up fast?
April 1, 2004... So you got yourself a guy. An official boyfriend. And everyone at school thinks you two put the it in item. But is he really right for you? He can be cute, he can be popular, he can be a soccer star... but none of that necessarily adds up to...

The secret life of an overweight teenager.
April 1, 2004... About 15 percent of all U.S. kids between ages 6 and 19 are obese--and that number is steadily rising. While experts are quick to blame junk food and not enough gym time, the real culprit may be the hardest to deal with--the inner feelings of...

Call them nice. Call them famous. Call them rich. Just don't call them Olsen twins. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are as cool as it gets. And prefer their individual names, thank you.(Interview)
April 1, 2004... Just like you, Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen are growing up. In June, they'll be 18, and like any senior in high school, each is stoked to talk about what's ahead. Curiously, both girls are much more into chatting about going to college in New...

Take me away to Tiki Island ... tag along with the gang for an unforgettable spring getaway!(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Slide me an icy smoothie 'cause it's getting hot around here! Lace-up back top, $39, DKNY Jeans Juniors. Board shorts, $32, splitusa.com. Reversible crusher hat, $32, wooden-ships.com. Cards with the guys? No, thanks. I'd rather flash...

30 spring beauty tips, tricks and surprises! Spring is bright and pretty, just like you! We have the secrets to finding your perfect spring look.
April 1, 2004... Eyes Hot trend! Pump up lids with pink Pink on eyes is hot this season... and it looks great on everyone. Start by applying creamy pink shadow all over your lid (Benefit in Charm School, $14, benefitcosmetics.com). Then line...

GL's super bikini body workout! You're just three short weeks away from toned arms, a flatter stomach and a way firmer butt!
April 1, 2004... Since everyone has different diet and exercise needs, it's best to check with your doctor before starting any new workout or eating plan. Remember that vow you mode to get in shape before you have to get into a swimsuit? We feel ya! Do...

GL's get healthy menu.
April 1, 2004... Lots of girls think skipping meals is the best way to lose weight. Wrong! The ideal pound-shedding strategy? Three healthful meals a day, plus two snacks. Ideally, eat three daily servings of calcium (a cup of yogurt equals one serving), three...

Smackers[R] wants to know! Who's your secret sports self?(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... Which kind of sport activities would really rock your world... and match your personality perfectly? Take this quiz to find out! 1 Your gym class hits the field to play some softball, and your teacher picks you to pitch. As you take the...

Fifty bucks: Molly's picked up a chunk of change along with her dog-sitting duties ... but can she hold onto it long enough to make a connection?(Fiction)(Short Story)
April 1, 2004... Who'd have thought dog poop could change a person's life? Happened to me, if you can believe it. It all started with my BFF Lily's dog Minnie, a pug with a little black nose and corkscrew tail. Lily had asked me to dog-sit while she went away...

Absolutely adoorable!(Your Room)
April 1, 2004... Want to give your crib a new "outlook"? How about decorating the door to your private domain? Sure, the huge "Keep Out" sign is somewhat effective, and that hook is handy for hanging your hoodie on--but you've got to admit, it's not exactly...

Star signs.
April 1, 2004... Taurus 4/20-5/20 APRIL You're intelligent and driven, so carry yourself that way. It will be emotionally fulfilling and may even be good for your image (bonus!). Just be sure to follow your heart--that's smart! MAY You've been scoring...

Wrong number.(And how was your day?)
April 1, 2004... I was having a hard time opening my locker at school. A whole bunch of people, including my crush, tried to help me. Finally, the principal cut the lock off. Once we got the locker open, I realized it was not my locker! I was at the...

Lyndsy leaves it all behind: Lyndsy Fonseca has it all together now, playing Colleen Carlton on The Young & the Restless (CBS, weekdays, 12:30 p.m.).(Celeb Moment)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... It was my second day of work at Y&R, and I was nervous since it was my first big show. I went to the bathroom and apparently when I walked out, there was toilet paper hanging from my pants. As I was walking through the halls, one of the crew...