Girls' Life articles from April 2008

Girls' Life archives from April 2008

Find your perfect pen pal.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ever wish you had faraway friends? Girls who could let you know what's up in Wisconsin? A bud who knows the coolest trends in Tuscaloosa? Or maybe just someone you can tell your innermost secrets--without the chance...

Smooches for Selena.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Thank you for "Feelin' the Love" [Hangin' With, F/M '08]. Selena Gomez is my idol, and I learned so much. She really deserves the cover. --Clarice I loved the Selena Gomez interview. Selena is so talented,...

Short 'n' sweet.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... I was happy to see "Texting Not 4 School" [Short Stuff, F/M '08]. I'm the only one of my friends who uses correct grammar and punctuation in texts and IMs. It's nice to know someone agrees. --Laura I loved the article about MathCounts...

Thanks for askin'.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... I love Body Q&A. I have the same questions as a lot of the girls who write in, and sometimes talking to my morn about personal stuff is hard! --Emma

Threes company.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... Thank you so much for having David Henrie, Moises Arias and Jonathan Keltz as GL Cuties [F/M '08]. I've been looking forward to the movie Dadnapped. Moises' interview was the funniest. --Stephanie

Expectations.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... I was upset about "When You Least Expect It" [Special Report, F/M '08]. I'm only 10 and in fourth grade. It made me feel uncomfortable. I'll bet even younger girls read it, and they don't need to know about girls getting pregnant. Same for me....

Deeper meaning.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... Thank you so much for "Only Skin Deep" [Real Girl, F/M '08]. I've been self-mutilating for over three years, and I'm trying to recover. This article rang so true to me. Self-injury is ignored and ridiculed. It's great to see it addressed...

Stung!(GL Letter of the Month)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... I absolutely love your magazine, but I was disappointed when I saw your horoscopes. All the drawings of the girls representing the signs of the zodiac are beautiful. The girls have long hair and are smiling. But the Scorpio girl has short black...

What a sweetie.(Short Stuff)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Ten-year-old Crystal Soriano's life hasn't exactly been cake. After being diagnosed with bone cancer, her arm had to be amputated to prevent the disease from spreading. But a mere two days after her surgery, Crystal made cupcakes to thank the...

Not what the doctor ordered.(Short Stuff)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] First, the good news: Teen drug use continues to decline overall. The bad news? Kids abusing prescription meds is on the upswing. Most are popping pills that aren't prescribed to them--1 in 5 admits to abusing...

A natural businessperson.(Short Stuff)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Most teens get cash from allowance or babysitting gigs. Not Jasmine Lawrence, 16. Three years ago, she founded Eden BodyWorks, an all-natural hair-and skin-care line, and the company is flourishing. So how does Jasmine balance running her...

Ethics committee.(Short Stuff)
April 1, 2008... It reads like a warning for an R-rated movie: lying, cheating, violence.... But forget the big screen--it's teens' real-life attitudes. According to the fifth annual Junior Achievement/Deloitte Teen Ethics Survey, some think future success...

Parental control.(Short Stuff)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You hate curfew and your parents' other stupid rules, right? But you'll thank them later. A poll titled Parenting Teenagers: The Agony and the Ecstasy surveyed 20-somethings reflecting on the teen years. All agree...

Online girlfriend.(Dear Carol)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... I have an online boyfriend. He is sweet, nice, funny and loves me. I know why people worry, but I've heard his voice and seen him when we video-chat. I love him, but how do I explain this to my family and friends? Dear Online Girlfriend,...

All in the Family.(Dear Carol)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... I recently had my first kiss. The problem is that it took place at a family reunion. He's not blood-related and I had never met him, but we are related by marriage. He is my fourth or fifth cousin once or twice removed. Should I feel as ashamed...

Friend is Bi.(Dear Carol)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... I have a close friend I've known for almost six years, and we are in eighth grade, She just told me she's bisexual. She asked me if I'm OK with it. I don't want to hurt her feelings and still want to be her friend, but it's been awkward. I want...

I'll miss my sis.(Dear Carol)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] My sister is going off to college. She is excited, but I am sad. I can text and e-mail her, but I'll still be lonely. We do everything together, and now that is going to change. Dear I'll Miss My Sis, Have a...

Can't make them laugh.(Dear Carol)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... I have a problem with my friends at school. I can't find a way to entertain them. Other girls always hang out at lunch and laugh and talk, but I can't keep up. I try to tell jokes I think they will like, but they don't. Dear Can't Make...

Best friend love.(Dear Carol)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... My BFF is a guy, and we know everything about each other. I moved two years ago, but we are still close. Last year, I got the guts to tell him I like him. He liked me too, but because of the distance, we never went out. When he tells me he...

I want a cell phone.(Dear Carol)
April 1, 2008... My dad won't get me a cell phone even. though I'm responsible. All my friends have them. but he still says no Even my tittle cousin has one I don't know how to convince him Today basketball practice ended 30 minutes earlier than usual and I had...

Sticky situation.(Dear Carol)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I'm 13 and athletic. My morn says I can't use tampons because they break something inside that only can be broken by sex. A pad is uncomfortable--it shows in my gymnastics leotard. I'm sick of the "diapers." ...

Tactful teller.(Dear Carol)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I have a friend who picks her nose. She is a sweet kid and great friend, but I worry about her habit. I don't want people to judge her based on it, and I know of at least one person who has. She's embarrassing...

Stressed out.(Dear Carol)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... I've been under a lot of stress and have been taking it out on friends and family. I have a lot going on, and my friends are not only worried but getting kind of angry. I really don't want to hurt people or push them away. How can I have a...

Mom is lonely.(Dear Carol)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... My mom's boyfriend broke up with her She is very upset, and I am too. Should I wave it away or try to make my mom happy? Dear Mom is Lonely, It's not your responsibility to make your morn happy, but it's nice to be houghtful when someone is...

I feel fat.(Dear Carol)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... I don't feel good about my weight. People tease me, and I feel like a beast. We are going on a cruise this summer, so I need to get into a bikini. I don't think I can do it. I've tried pills, and now I'm thinking of not eating at all. Help! ...

Be seen be heard.(GL's BEST NEW FASHION TREND)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wear your heart on your sleeve this spring. Tell the world what's on your mind, er, tee. We love T-shirts with slogans that speak volumes, especially those that make us laugh. Expressing yourself? Sooo stylish. ...

Make wave.(GL's BEST NEW BEAUTY TREND)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Spring's hottest hair is as chill as a glass of lemonade. Get loose curls that look like you've spent a day at the beach, even if you haven't left the caf. Step one: Spray "Start with damp hair, and spritz...

Trust ... or bust? Your girl spaced, spilling some super-secret deets. Can you steer her off the bummin' friend route and confide in her again?(GL BFFs)
April 1, 2008... She tells you her fears. You dish her your dirt. That is, until she sorta slips something that was top-secret--so unlike her! She's trying to regain her spot as your confidante, but can ya trust her again? You betcha! COOL AS ICE So your...

My BFF hates my BF. This is really affecting our friendship in a bad way. What should I do?(BFF DILEMMA)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Why doesn't she like him? If it's because she never sees you anymore, make more time for her. If she thinks he's a jerk, tell her what you find good in him. Be sure she knows you don't want him to come between you two. [ILLUSTRATION...

Body Q&A.
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I get this icky phlegm in the back of my throat, and I always have to clear it. It is affecting how I sing and talk. We hear ya loud and... clear that phlegm. Dr. David Mandell, pediatric otolaryngology,...

Guys Q&A.
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I have a crush on this guy in Student Council. He tried to say goodbye yo me after our last meeting, but I was playing hard-to-get and ignored him. Now he thinks I'm a snob. Help! BILL Have you seen the prank...

The cling factor: wanna hang onto that hottie? Relax your dating death-grip.(GL GUYS)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] That cutie, the one you had an all-out crush on? He's no crush now. He's your boyfriend! But for a lot of girls who make the jump from flirty fun to a real relationship, it's easy to get caught up in the rush. If...

Ask Lucky.
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] My friend always compares her body to mine. She says I'm skinny and she's fat, but she's not. I tell her to stop because we're different, but I'm not sure what to say anymore. When your bod's changing, it's...

Spring clean queen: be a sparklin' new you in no time!(GL LIFE)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We're months into '08. Wake up and smell the bloomin' roses! Who says New Year's is the only time to start anew? With spring in full force, it's time to dust off your old self and add a spanking new coat of...

Son of Rambow.(Flicks)(Movie review)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Boys. Weird, right?. These two Brits set out to shoot a film after seeing Rambo: First Blood. Lights, camera, action-adventure! But it's more of a comedy that plays out like a home movie. Set in the '80s, It,s worth...

Prom Night.(Flicks)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Donna (Brittany Snow) is stoked about senior prom. But her dress isn't the only thing that's "to die for"--seems to be the evening's theme. We don't mean killer music and heart-stopping ambience--we're talkin' a...

Speed Racer.(Flicks)(Movie review)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rev your engine. This live-action version of the '60s anime sedes packs a lotta va-va-vroom. Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild) is the dude driven by a need for speed. When Speed finds out races are rigged, he and his GF...

Buzz! The Hollywood quiz.(game)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Are you into Tinseltown trivia? This is the PS2 game--actually, more like a game show--for you wanna-be Perezers. Test your knowledge of box-office biggies and their stars (includes movie clips and celeb pics). Great...

Dave Barnes Me and You and the World.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dave Barnes Me and You and the World This CD has a wind-in-your-hair vibe, like it should be playing in the car. Except, you'd wanna pull over and dance on the side of the road. Most of it has a country-blues...

Lili Haydn Place Between Places.(Flicks)(Television program review)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lili Haydn Place Between Places This is the real deal, girls. With Lilli's strong-but-sweet voice and orchestral backings, the songs are so magical that the CD could be the soundtrack to a fairy tale. But with...

Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls: Moving Day.(Reads)(Brief article)(Book review)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls: Moving Day by Meg Cabot Scholastic, $16 'I like rules," says Allie. But when her folks force a move into an old Victorian, they're breaking a few, like Rule No. 5: "Don't let your...

Canned.(Reads)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Canned by Alex Shearer Scholastic, $17 Fergal and Charlotte are misunderstood geniuses brought together by a wacky hobby: collecting "distinctive" cans. Who knew a seemingly harmless hobby could be lethal?

The Life and Crimes of Bernetta Wallflower.(Reads)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Life and Crimes of Bernetta Wallflower by Lisa Graft HarperCollins, $17 When Bernetta's BFF frames her for a cheating ring in her posh private school, Bernetta gets suspended, grounded and loses her...

The Pretty One.(Reads)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Pretty One by Cheryl Klam Delacorte, $10 (PA) Megan adores her sister Lucy, star of her arts school. But Lucy causes a horrible accident, resulting in plastic surgery for Megan. Beneath the new skin is still...

Abigail Breslin.(GL SPOTLIGHT)(Interview)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AGE 12 CLAIM TO FAME She's best known for her quirky starring role in Little Miss Sunshine, which scored her an Academy Award nomination. She has so many other acting credits we don't have enough space here to list...

Aly & AJ: twice as nice.(Interview)(Cover story)
April 1, 2008... The signs on the door read, "Tonight's show SOLD OUT!" Except it isn't night--it's a matinee so it is daylight. We stand in line outside the club, and it is a mob scene. Mostly girls. Gobs of 'em. Everywhere. Some are teens or even older,...

Karen the editor's page.(Editorial)
April 1, 2008... The Internet is full of bad people: liars, impostors and, as you've seen on prime-time TV, edators. No doubt, there are people online who aren't who they say they are. But there are also people online who are exactly who they say they...

Clothes we love ... right this minute!
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You've stashed your sweaters and tucked away the turtlenecks. Finally! Spring's best fashion is super-cute and totally fuss-free. Not sure what to wear with the new trouser jeans or an ultra-airy dress? Were got the...

Moment of truth.
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Moms can be complicated--they're hard to figure sometimes. So we thought it'd be pretty Mother's Day-rad to do a quiz you take with your mother (or aunt or grandma or stepmom). So grab two pens and some paper. Read...

Own your spring dance scene: from lookin' like a million to cuttin' up the floor, make the big night one to remember.
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Invite? Check. Awesome date or group of gals? Obvi! Everything you need to have a blast? Without a doubt, after reading our do's and don'ts from the pros. We're gonna have you feeling like the belle of the ball. ...

Be the best babysitter on the block: babysitting isn't for babes! Think you have what it takes to join the club? Here's how to be a superstar sitter!
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dirty diapers, Hours of playing make-believe. Hyperactive kids. And, at the end of the night, a sweet stash of cash. Cha-ching! We've got the scoop on how to be the best--and busiest--sitter on the block. ...

The power of green.
April 1, 2008... It falls smack-dab on April 22. Thing is, it should be on your brain every day. Our precious planet is suffering, and it's up to you to rescue it. What?! Think you cant save the world? If we all toss in some effort, throw out a tad less trash...

Walk this way? Do you go with the flow and let your friends take charge just to please them? Or do ya get whatcha want by doing things your own way?
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You abso-flippin'-lutely love your gaggle of girlies and positively can't live without them. But let's face it: Sometimes your interests don't always click. Maybe you'd rather be playing some PS3 than shopping around...

The long way home.
April 1, 2008... I always knew my parents argued, but it wasn't until I was around 9 that I realized my family had serious problems. My morn was a drug addict and alcoholic, so she couldn't be bothered with taking care of six kids. She and my dad fought about...

Lucky strike! Part sporty. Part preppy. Totally fresh. This spring, the awesome '80s are making a striking comeback. Get ready to bowl 'em over.(Buyers guide)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Shoe check Neon high tops are cool with hot-pink jeans Sweater, $54, Mynt Star. Polo, $34, Request Jeans. Pants, $48, Vans. Shoes, $70, Reebok. Belt, $10, Target. Earrings, $10, and bracelet, $12, Adia...

GL's clip-and-take guide to spring's hottest celeb cuts ... that'll look amazing on you, too!
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Short 'n' choppy THE LOOK A short, edgy 'do with long, choppy bangs. BEST ON Oval, heart-shaped or Ionger faces. SKIP IT IF Your face is full or square. STYLE FILE This cut is crazy-easy to keep it...

Work hard and feel fab! Leave the cold-weather couch surfing behind, and put a fresh spin on your get-fit goals. Need a little motivation? We have plenty of bonus tips and tricks to keep ya going at girlslife.com/g-life.(Healthy Mind Healthy Body Healthy You)
April 1, 2008... Ah, spring. The weather is warming up, so this is the perfect time to give your workout a makeover. Get out there, and join up with all the GL girls who are having a blast while getting fit! WEEK 14 PLAY IT SMART DURING SPRING BREAK...

Abs! This summer, don't fear the two-piece. We have fab ab moves to tummy-tone. Still, working your waist isn't all about lookin' good at the beach....(BODY BLAST)
April 1, 2008... "Abdominal strength gives you more stability to stand up straighter, giving you better posture," fitness trainer Andrea Partland tells us. Plus, "the more fat you carry around your midsection, the more pressure it puts on your heart." Andrea...

Bring it on.
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Power-lifting. High-flying gymnastics. Through-the-roof jumps. Cheerleading is the sport that's making scads of you switch from dance, gymnastics and track (to name a few) to shouting it out full-time. When we heard...

Rock paper and scissors: recycling doesn't just mean tossing paper and containers to the curb for the truck to pick up. You can turn old magazines, cereal boxes and soup cans into totally fab room accessories!(GL CRAFTS)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] large cereal box * cut-outs from old mags * scissors * ruler * tacky glue 1) Use a pencil to mark a line four inches from the bottom of the box. 2) Draw a diagonal line from the mark on one edge to the top...

Star signs.
April 1, 2008... ARIES 3/21-4/19 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] APRIL You have a major goal, and you're barrelin' full speed ahead. Make sure that rah-rah spirit stays cheery, not bossy. Certain people aren't into a take-charge 'tude right now. The softball...

Miss-match.(GL AND HOW WAS YOUR DAY?)
April 1, 2008... I bought some new spring clothes and was excited to wear this one shirt to school. I got lots of compliments on it. That is, until geography. My teacher was wearing the exact same shirt! I wore a sweat shirt over it the rest of the day. I...

Celeb moment.(GL AND HOW WAS YOUR DAY?)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I was in a play at school, and we were using the girls' bathroom as a dressing room. After I changed, I was going to put my normal clothes near the stage. I ran into a group of Buys, and one of them was my crush. I...