Girls' Life articles from February 2007

Girls' Life archives from February 2007

Find your perfect pen pal!(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... 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 of your entire School...

Karen the editor's page.(Editorial)
February 1, 2007... Do you ever wish someone from the future would magically appear and tell you what life is gonna be like 10, 20, 100 years from now? Well, maybe not what life is going to be like (we'll all have flying cars!) but what your life is going to be...

Get juiced up!.(Karen's Tip of the month)
February 1, 2007... As regular readers of this page know, I have a problem I've been trying to kick for years-my twice-daily Coca-Cola habit. Well, I haven't totally kicked the can but almost. I replaced my morning soda fix with these amazing juices from Naked....

Fan of Montana.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2007... I was so excited when the D/J '07 issue with Miley Cyrus on the cover came in the mail. I am her biggest fan. She's pretty, talented, and seems down-to-earth. I am happy the article focused on how she's a wonderful actress and role model....

Girl-friendly fashion.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2007... I really loved "Best Dressed" [D/J '07]. The models were normal-looking and weren't stick-thin. In my eyes, that is true beauty, and they are models I can look up to. The clothes were beautiful, and I loved the shoes. Two thumbs up! ...

Take a seat.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2007... I was very annoyed at "Taking a Stand" [Short Stuff, D/J '07]. The point of going to school is to learn, not to run around your math class, listen to your iPod, roll around on exercise balls and IM during class. It seems the students in that...

Pot o' gold.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2007... You said the best new trend [Beauty Trend, D/J '07] was golden makeup, and then you explained what shades are best for different skin types. I'm so happy you're able to offer trends for all kinds of skin colors. Thanks, GL, for thinking about...

Party favor.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2007... Your "12 Ways to be the Most Fabulous Girl at the Party" [D/J '07] was very helpful. I used to get stressed out by not knowing what to do during a party, but now I know they are for fun and hanging out. I can't wait for my next invite! ...

A minor crush.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2007... Thanks for putting Dyllan Christopher as your Cutie [D/J '07]! I saw the page and found a brand-new crush. --Natalie

No Mo' cursing .(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2007... I'm shocked! In an interview with Mozella [Spotlight, D/J '07], you didn't cut out the word "hell." I'm 10 and would appreciate the bad language to be left out. I don't feel comfortable reading GL if there are swears in it. --Brenna

Help is here.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2007... I can totally connect with the girl whose morn is an alcoholic ["Bottled Emotions," D/J '07]. My father is one, and I want to tell girls with alcoholic parents that there is a group called Alateen. The article mentioned it briefly, but it is a...

Much more to celebrate.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2007... Your D/J '07 cover was decorated in red and green. Inside you mentioned, "We have prizes every day until Christmas!" You didn't include info on other holidays. It's sad that an awesome magazine like GL didn't recognize the traditions of girls...

GL is censored.(LETTERS: WE'VE GOT MAIL!)
February 1, 2007... Last November, loyal GL reader Aly R. was looking forward to digging into the latest issue of GL in the library at Waggoner Road Middle School in Ohio. When she couldn't find it on the rack, she asked the school librarian about it. "Mrs. Meese...

Tiny dancer.(Short Stuff)(Nathalie Calderon's dance passion)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Like many girls, Nathalie Calderon, 15, is a member of her dance school's senior company. But unlike her peers, Nathalie's right leg was amputated below the knee before her first birthday. Nathalie was born with tibial hemimelia, a condition...

Smoke signals.(Short Stuff)(youth smoking)(Survey)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Have a date for Valentine's Day? Of course, you'll want to look smoking hot--but, hopefully, you'll skip the actual smoking. Researchers discovered that girls who date young, like at age 11 or 12, are nine times more likely to smoke by 13, and...

Lotsa dots.(Like Luggage company offer travel bags)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... "When my mom and I flew to Des Moines for a track meet last year, I noticed the bags on the carousel were dark-colored and blah-ish," says Kendall Waddey, 14. "I told my room that when I grew up, I was going to create a line of luggage that was...

Study this!(Alfie Kohn writes a book 'The Homework Myth' on homework and its academic benefits)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... To shake up your school day; how about giving you teacher a reading assignment? GL recommends The Homework Myth by Alfie Kohn. The author challenges the so-called advantages of piling tons of homework on kids, citing research that proves it...

Action-packed concert!(Short Stuff)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Every day in America, 13 people ages 12 to 24 take their own lives. Yet, suicide is the most preventable cause of death. That's why the Take Action! Tour is so important. It's a multi-city nonprofit concert featuring some of the hottest...

The amazing race.(Short Stuff)(Girls on the Run)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Girls are running for their lives! But in a good wag. Girls on the Run, a 12-week after-school program, is designed to help girls ages 8 to 13 develop self-respect and healthful lives--not just physically, but mentally, too. Intermixed with...

Life is sweet.(Cool Girl)(Heather Wilder won the prize for her books)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... A Las Vegas girl just won 81,000! No, she didn't hit it big at the blackjack table. Heather Wilder, 13, wrote a series of books for kids going through the struggles she faced as a foster child, scoring her first prize in Dum Dum Pops' Make Life...

Bullied.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)(Column)
February 1, 2007... Three boys at school always pick on me. Like, when I was looking for my friend, one boy said, "She's probably avoiding you.'" Another time, I told them my mom had been a junior national tennis champ and one said, "I bet she stinks now!" It's...

Friend troubles.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)(Column)
February 1, 2007... Recently, I've noticed my best friend is kind of self-centered. Most of the time, we talk about her or whatever she wants to talk about. Or if I'm talking, she relates it to herself in some way. I care about her, but I feel like I'm not...

Frustrated daughter.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)(Column)
February 1, 2007... All my friends wear padded bras, and ! still wear a sports bra. I asked my morn if I could get one, but she said I don't need one. I do! Dear Frustrated Daughter, Next time you and your morn are shopping, say, "Morn, this is awkward,...

Scared and confused.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)(Column)
February 1, 2007... A week ago, I was raped. My mom knows, but I'm still scared. I know who it was, and I can't sleep, get over it or even shut my eyes without seeing him. What should I do? Dear Scared and Confused, I am very sorry this happened to you....

New kid.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)(Column)
February 1, 2007... Two years ago, I moved and left my best friend behind. I see her only once a year because it's an expensive plane ticket and long drive. She used to send me long e-mails and IMed a lot. Now, she sends me sweet to-the-point e-mails and rarely...

Bad at saying no.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)(Column)
February 1, 2007... People drive me crazy by asking for too many favors. I could say "no," but I don't like to let people down. Dear Bad at Saying No, You're letting yourself down if you do favors you don't want to do, so don't be a pushover. Next time...

Worried.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)(Column)
February 1, 2007... I confessed my crush to my sister. She said she is going to tell him. If she does, he'll make fun of me. Dear Worried, In a serious and straightforward tone, tell your sister, "Please, don't tell him. I'd love to continue sharing...

Mom says no.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)(Column)
February 1, 2007... I'm 13, I get good grades, and I'm responsible. So why won't my mom let me have a boyfriend? Dear Mom Says No, Some parents have a hard time watching their little girls turn into teenagers. Others want to make sure their daughters...

Guilty.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)(Column)
February 1, 2007... I'm in high school and I cut all my classes today. I feel so scared my parents will find out. My heart is heating as I write this. How can I overcome the guilt without telling my parents? Dear Guilty, Wait, back up. Why did you cut...

In love?(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)(Column)
February 1, 2007... I have a cool BF who is always there for me. This particular feeling I have won't leave, and it seems to get stronger and stronger. Could I readily have a first love? What is love anyway? Dear In Love? You'll probably spend years...

Nervous.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)(Column)
February 1, 2007... I finally found the boy of my dreams. He's nice, popular and cute. The problem is, he uses drugs and alcohol. He says he's trying to quit, but it seems like he's always doing it anyway. How do I get him to stop? Dear Nervous, The boy...

Teacher admirer.(DEAR CAROL)(Brief article)(Column)
February 1, 2007... This might sound strange, but I really look up to this one teacher. How can I get her to like me? Dear Teacher Admirer, Besides showing interest during class, say "hi" in the halls and ask, "How was your weekend?" Let her know, after...

Have a (snow) ball! Can't wait 'til spring frees you from the frost? Stop that! You and your BFFs can make the most of winter.(GL BFFs)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... When you and your BFFs hit the coffee shop, the barista starts preparing your "usual." And you've been to Blockbuster so many times, you've seen virtually every new release, plus the entire drama section. Face it: You and your pals are in a...

Hooked on her!(BFF Giveaway!)
February 1, 2007... Crocheting isn't just for grannies. Grab a crochet hook and embroidery floss to make way-cute friendship cuffs. These and other fun projects are featured in Get Hooked: Simple Steps to Crochet Cool Stuff, and we're giving away 15 copies of the...

My BFF crushes on icky boys. They're usually cute, but totally mean. Help!(BFF DILEMMA)
February 1, 2007... Tell your friend she can do better and not to waste her time. Remind her that she's young and should focus on things other than immature boys. When she finds that special person, she'll know by the way he treats her. --Teshea R., 17 ...

Stuck in the middle: what happens when your BFFs are at war--and you're caught between them? Here's how to smooth things over.(GL FRIENDS)
February 1, 2007... Two of your friends are feuding, and you're feeling like a referee. Anything can spark an all-out battle between your BFFs--and even if you stay neutral, it can screw up your social life and totally stress you out. But don't freak yet. Help is...

Perfectly clear skin: been dreamin' of gorgeous skin? It's easier than you think. It only takes a few old tricks and some fab new products. Before long, you're in the clear.(GL'S BEST NEW BEAUTY TREND)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Custom wash Have combination skin? Using just an acne wash can leave winter cheeks feeling like shredded wheat. Use a purifying cleanser on oily zones, a hydrating one on the rest. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Add moisture Some...

Pearls of wisdom: this ain't your grandma's single-strand. Pearls are going modern, popping up on this spring's list of most-wanted pieces!(GL's BEST NEW FASHION TREND)
February 1, 2007... It's in the bag Pearls and tiny beads give evening bags a delicate, refined finish. When your bag is this bejeweled, limit yourself to just one other pearly piece. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hip hoops White is always classic, but...

GL body Q&A.(Column)
February 1, 2007... Is it safe to pop pimples? I've heard it can leave scars. If it's OK to pop, what's the best way to do it? The correct answer is to let your bumps be. Seriously. Avoid picking, which usually makes zits last longer, turn red and multiply...

Fact or fiction?(GL BODY Q&A)(energy drinks good or bad for health)(Brief article)(Column)
February 1, 2007... I drink two Red Bulls a day. Most of my friends are into energy drinks, too. They're not bad for us, right? Wrong! Drinks such as Monster, Rockstar, Pimpjuice and, yes, Red Bull can be harmful. They're packed with sugar and caffeine, and...

GL guys Q&A.(Column)
February 1, 2007... I really like my BF, but he's making all these plans--like when we will get married and how many kids we'll have. I hate it! Can I nicely tell him to stop, or do I have to break up? DAVE He likes to look ahead, huh? Maybe you should go out...

Dave's dude demystifier.(GL Guys Q&A)(Flirting)(Brief article)(Column)
February 1, 2007... Why do some guys feel the need to be players? Because some girls are attracted to it. If not for girls for a guy to play, there'd be no player. When a girl sees a guy with a pretty girl, she figures there must be a reason for it and wants...

Forget him ... fast! So he dropped you outta the blue? Totally no biggie--you can get past the pain pronto. Promise.(GL GUYS)
February 1, 2007... Your BF Sam said "see ya!" this morning, and you've been a sniffling mess since. Pull it together! You can take control of the sitch--and be totally over Sam by the end of the week. Here's GL's Seven-day Survival Guide to help you shake off...

GL ask Lucky.(Column)
February 1, 2007... My mom is dating her boss, who is 10 years older than she is. He can't just say "hello"--he always says "greetings," and it drives me nuts! Soon, he won't be her boss anymore and they can set married. How do I cope? My mom knows I hate him....

That's a toughie ...(GL ASK LUCKY)(Brief article)(Column)
February 1, 2007... My BFF has body odor. Do I tell her? She'd be embarrassed if she heard it elsewhere. Yikes. Sometimes the truth hurts but, when it's your friend, you have to be honest. If you had a big piece of spinach stuck to your front tooth, you'd...

Bridge to Terabithia.(Flicks)
February 1, 2007... Jess, a loner, and Leslie, the new girl at school, become fast friends and create an incredible fantasyland, accessible only by swinging on an old rope over a wooded stream. This story of friendship and adventure is based on the classic...

Arthur and the Invisibles.(Flicks)
February 1, 2007... Sometimes good things come in small packages, as Arthur learns in this live-action/animated flick. To save his family home, Arthur must follow his grandfather's ancient clues to find a treasure and, in the process, unlocks a passageway to a...

Blood and Chocolate.(Flicks)(Movie review)
February 1, 2007... Vivian falls for an artist visiting Bucharest, so the movie follows a happy course of love, right? Wrong! Vivian is a teenage werewolf, and her family is not at all pleased to learn she's fraternizing with an outsider. She must choose between...

Music and Lyrics.(Flicks)(Movie review)
February 1, 2007... Washed-up '80s popstar Alex (Hugh Grant) is challenged to write and perform a duet with super-diva Cora. Problem is, he hasn't written a hit song in gears... and has never penned lyrics. He finds inspiration in an unlikely place--his quirky...

Cory in the House.(tube)(Television program review)
February 1, 2007... Hey, That's So Raven fans! Cory and his pop are spinning off to the White House, where Dad has a gig as chef to the prez. Great, but now Cory is the new kid in school--and it's super-snooty. Disney, Fridays, 8:30 p.m.

Relient K: Five Score and Seven Years Ago.(jams)(Sound recording review)
February 1, 2007... R-Ks latest makes it clear through instrumentally rich tunes that our lives are purpose-driven and not to be wasted. The OD balances the scale between toe-tapping rhythms ("Must Have Done Something Right") and step-on-your-toes tunes...

Ernie Halter: Congress Hotel.(jams)(Sound recording review)
February 1, 2007... Labeling Ernie Halters style would be as tedious as separating the hairs on your head and naming them one by one. His CD dabbles in rock, pop, jazz, soul, even Latin. Our lave? In "Lisa," Ernie's milk-and-honey voice is a sweet serenade.

Love, Football, and Other Contact Sports.(Reads)(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
February 1, 2007... Love, Football, and Other Contact Sports by Alden R. Carter Holiday House, $16.95 In this collection, learn the rules of football... and that game called love. From an oversized football player robbed of his ice-cream sandwich to a...

That Girl Lucy Moon.(Reads)(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
February 1, 2007... That Girl Lucy Moon by Amy Timberlake Hyperion, $15.99 When two kids are arrested for sledding on Wiggins Hill, Lucy speaks out against town bigwig Ilene Viola Wiggins. Lucy has wit, but Miss Wiggins has power. When practically...

Kiss Me Tomorrow.(Reads)(Brief article)(Book review)
February 1, 2007... Kiss Me Tomorrow by Susan Shreve Arthur A. Levine Books, $16.99 Alyssa "Blister" Reed has issues with guys in her world: Dad (when it's convenient for him), Mom's too-good-to-be-true BF, and Blister's best guy bud Jonah. Things get...

Corbin Bleu.(conversation with the actor)(Interview)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... AGE 18 on February 21! HOMETOWN New York, though he moved to L.A. at age 7. WHO HE IS Only the most mad-busy guy in show biz. WHEW! His Disney Channel movie Jump In! just aired, he has a Pocket Books bio (Corbin Bleu: Up Close), and he's...

Who says three's a crowd? They're feline-fine but, truth is, there's nothing catty about Adrienne, Sabrina and Kiely who, together, are The Cheetah Girls. They don't have anything bad to say about anybody. Especially each other.(Cover story)
February 1, 2007... It's early December, and GL has a Cheetah on the line: "Hi, it's Adrienne. I have the other two girls with me. We can talk as long as you'd like." We get a vibe right away that Adrienne is the unofficial leader of the Cheetah pack. She's...

Spring takes shape: what looks new now? Contrast! Billowing tops and tight leggings. Big sleeves and a cinched waist. GL breaks it down and shows you the easy ways to get it right.(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Bold tunic over skinny, zippered pants Break up a head-to-toe fitted look with fun detailing, like sleeves with some elbow room and open zippers. Sneaks with pretty patterns (love the hearts!) give your outfit a girl-on-the-go touch. So...

The GL guide to getting the guy of your dreams: so you have a crush. But what next? We're taking you through from start to finish so when the time comes to approach that cutie, you'll be 100-percent ready-set-go.
February 1, 2007... You have your eye on a guy, and romance on the brain. Should you act on it? Frankly, you'd rather take an algebra test than try to figure out this dating thing. But don't worry--help is right here... . Get guy-dar Sadly, no magical...

Oh no she didn't! BFF. Best Friend Forever. Sure. That's the way it's supposed to work out.
February 1, 2007... BEST FRIEND is a lofty and serious role to assume, never mind who makes it to Forever or who makes it to next weekend. As temporary as some BFFs turn out to be, it might make sense to create some new acronyms: BFRN (Best Friend Right Now) or...

Do you go for the best ... or settle for less? Are you scorin' all the great stuff you deserve in life--or playin' it super safe?
February 1, 2007... It's a big, beautiful blast to be all that you can be. But going after goals means sticking your neck out a little bit. Are you the kinda gal who does what it takes to get what's best for you--or could you be shortchanging yourself a wee bit?...

Banish PMS forever! Cramps, bloating, mood swings--yeah, periods can suck. But with these expert tips, you can bet even the ickiest PMS symptoms and make it through the month.
February 1, 2007... How bad is your PMS? OK, that's a trick question--any girl who's bloated, crampy, broken out, headachy and gorging on pretzels dipped in ice cream is gonna feel like a 10 on the grump-o-meter. So why is your body doing this? "Your hormone...

Dying to be thin: even though she was pretty and popular, Jennifer only saw fat and ugly when she looked in the mirror. She shares with us the devastation of struggling with anorexia.
February 1, 2007... My life seemed pretty perfect... until I was 7, that is. That's when my dad died of cancer. I was very close to him, especially because he knew he was ill and made an extra effort to spend time with me, my brother and sister. After he died, I...

Twisted sisterhood: ah, sisters. Ya gotta love 'em!
February 1, 2007... You love her unconditionally, but she can completely make your skin crawl. She warns your heart and drives you crazy at the same time. She's your sister, and the way, you feel about her is more complicated than it is simple. That's why GL...

Celestial secrets to your crush's heart.
February 1, 2007... So think you know the guy of your dreams? Maybe not so much. But the cosmos knows! Get your friends on the case to find out his birthday because the planets are very revealing. They turn the astro-sparkle on to what makes him so dee-lish, what...

She's pretty in pink! (and you will be, too!): from handmade Valentines to spring flowers, the prettiest things always come in pink. How can your crush resist you when you're wearing the girliest color of all?(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... GET COZY A fuzzy, short-sleeved wrap sweater adds extra warmth and ups any outfit's cuteness factor--big time. GET YOUR ENGINE STARTED Girly touches like a pink beret and patent platforms are right on track for spring... and a...

The great date auction: Liza is clueless that she's so crush-worthy ... until she finds herself on the auction block.
February 1, 2007... "You have to help me," I begged, king around the auditorium. was rapidly filling up with friends, acquaintances, teachers, and everyone I had ever made fun of or been rude to in my life. With each new face, the possibilities for humiliation...

Be a new healthier you ... without getting stuck on the small stuff.
February 1, 2007... Yeah, keeping resolutions isn't easy. But fret not! We're here to tell you which to ditch and the ones worth working for. It's not the first of the year, but it's resolution time, take two. You had great intentions. Your New Year's...

We love desserts! Nothing says, "I love you," like seriously scrumptious made-from-the-heart treats. How sweet it is ...(GL FUN FOOD)(Recipe)
February 1, 2007... Crispy Ice Cream Sandwiches (Makes 12) 1/4 cup butter * 100-ounce) bag marshmallows * 1 teaspoon vanilla * 6 cups crispy rice cereal * 1/2 cup decorating sprinkles or chocolate candies (optional) * Ice cream 1. Spray a medium...

GL star signs.
February 1, 2007... Aquarius 1/21-2/18 FEBRUARY What is it you're looking for, aqua gal? Thinkin' that the new guy in your BGF's crew is pretty cute? Dip one toe in the water and see if things are hot or cold. Could be more than just a crush. MARCH You...

Got milk?(GL AND HOW WAS YOUR DAY?)
February 1, 2007... My best friends and I were playing Truth or Dare at school, and they dared me to kiss my crush. He kissed me for like three seconds. Afterward he said, "I would love you to meet my girlfriend." She had seen the entire thing and poured milk down...

Celeb moment.(GL AND HOW WAS YOUR DAY?)
February 1, 2007... I was on set, flirting with this girl and drinking a cup of hot chocolate. Matthew Underwood [who plays Logan on Zoey 107] took all these nasty condiments--ketchup, mustard, soy sauce--and poured them into my cocoa when I wasn't looking. I was...