Girls' Life articles from June 2004

Girls' Life archives from June 2004

Karen the editor's page.
June 1, 2004... Just saw the adorable new movie 13 Going On 30. Nice girl Jenna invites the most popular group in school (the Six Chicks) to her 13th birthday party. They agree to come--if she'll write their group paper. Jenna, so wanting to be cool and...

Ask Iris at beinggirl.com.
June 1, 2004... Q: I made swim team! Great, but I need to practice plus compete at meets. Can I swim on my period? A: You can definitely swim when you're menstruating, as long as you're wearing a tampon. Tampons absorb menstrual fluid before it leaves...

Alexa Vega GL's June cover girl: GL behind the scenes.
June 1, 2004... You can tell a lot about a star by who she brings to a cover shoot. Unlike some celebs who roll in with an army publicists, hair and makeup people, and assorted best friends/hangers-on Alexa brought along her... tutor. Surprised? We weren't....

Find your perfect pen pal!(www.girlslife.com)(Brief Article)
June 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?...

Lindsay rocks.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... I was so excited to see Lindsay Lohan on your cover [Hangin' With, A/M '04]. She is my newfound idol. She was cool before, but now with Freaky Friday and Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, she's big. I think you made a great choice putting...

Why weight?(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... When I read Jessica's story ["The Secret Life of an Overweight Teenager," A/M '04] I almost cried. I couldn't believe people at her school treated her that way. Kids at my school get teased because of how they look, and I think that's awful. I...

Behind door no. 1.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... I loved "Absolutely Adoorable" [Your Room, A/M '04]. It made me want to make my door the same as door five! They're all so creative. --Jenna

Just cause.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... I want to express my appreciation for the Breast Cancer Awareness flip-flop pendant featured in your magazine [Short Stuff, A/M '04]. Breast cancer runs in my family, and my aunt was diagnosed a month ago. Hopefully, we can fight breast cancer...

Bikini mama.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... I loved "GL's Super Bikini Body Workout!" [A/M '04]. I've started the three-week program! It's relaxing, and you don't need any fancy equipment. It's a great way to get psyched about summer! --A reader Thank you for "GL's Super Bikini...

Body talk.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... Thanks for printing "Speak Your Mind Without Saying a Word!" [A/M '04]. In my class, we are studying sociology and non-verbal communications, which includes body language. If we find something that relates to what we're studying in class, we...

Happy ending of the month!(We've Got Mail)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... Dear GL--Thank you for allowing me to tell my story ["The Secret Life of an Overweight Teenager, A/M '04]. The past years have been tough but maybe, by sharing my story, I can help someone. People need to know what it's like to be heavy and...

Not a bore.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... I totally loved "Help, I'm So Bored!" [A/M '04]. I did my self-portrait, and I was amazed to see what I could accomplish. It looks awesome! I like it so much I've decided to take art for a full semester next year. Thanks a bunch! --Jordan

Gotta go.(We've Got Mail!)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... I read your article on the school that only gives the students 15 bathroom passes a month ["Give Me a Break," Short Stuff, A/M '04]. I have empathy for the students because at my school we only get 13 passes a semester. It's worse when you run...

Jam session.(Short Stuff; Rock 'n' Roll Camp )
June 1, 2004... Wanted: Girls for rock bands. No musical experience necessary. Instruments provided. Misty McElroy claims her Rock 'n' Roll Camp in Portland is the first of its kind for girls only, teaching aspiring rockers ages 8 to 18 the ropes of performing...

Get your art on!(Short Stuff)
June 1, 2004... Do you have a passion for paintings and sculptures? Perhaps just an appreciation for all things artsy? Luckily for you, the Museum of Modern Art in New York City has launched Red Studio, a for-teens/by-teens website for the add-inspired. So...

Smoke screens.(Short Stuff; move to stop movies from depicting smoking in G-and PG-rated films)
June 1, 2004... Where there's smoke, there's fire. A University of California professor is burning up over how often actors light up on the big screen. Stanton Glantz studied nearly 800 flicks from the past five years and found that nearly 80 percent of movies...

Capped crusader.(Short Stuff)
June 1, 2004... Your dad's just a kid at heart, right? So instead of giving him the same ol' sensible tie this Father's Day, let him know he's your hero by giving him some superhero garb. OK, you don't want your dad running around in a cape and tights, but...

Look, ma--I'm at the spa!(Short Stuff)
June 1, 2004... You spend plenty of time by the pool. But how about lulling poolside while getting peddies, mannies and massages? Spa treatments aren't just for moms anymore. Santa Barbara's Bacara Resort and Spa (bacararesort.com) offers personal training for...

Stay tuned.(Short Stuff; newscast run by teens: Eye-witness Teen/Kids News)
June 1, 2004... Your turn on the news and watch some stone-faced anchorperson deliver current events in monotone. You want to be in the know, but... bor-ing! Tune in to Eye-witness Teen/Kids News, a newscast run by teens (weeklyreader.com/kids has listings)....

Two green thumbs up!(Cool Girl; teen at helm of Ohio charitable org. Help Others to Help Yourself)
June 1, 2004... It all germinated from a 4-H project, Kristen was 9 when her 4-H group's garden produced a larger harvest than expected. So they donated the excess fresh veggies to a local homeless shelter. That experience helping others persuaded Kristen, now...

Keepin' it in the family.(Short Stuff)
June 1, 2004... So not fair how the inside buzz on all things celeb are only for Tinseltownies? Why can't you get the scoop on what's goin down? Omi McIntosh, sister Dara and bud Cha-Ka say teens should get all-access to star sightings! So they started Fan...

The action word.(Short Stuff; VERBnow.com)
June 1, 2004... A Taco Bell ad flashes on TV, and you have an instant craving. If that's the only thing that gets you off the couch, time to jog on over to your PC and go to VERBnow.com, a site made to get kids movin'. We like the How-To page, which shows...

What a concept.(Short Stuff; Volvo's YCC (Your Concept Car))
June 1, 2004... You're counting down the days until you can get your speed-lovin' hands on a learner's permit? Volvo's YCC (Your Concept Car) is not about boy stuff, like horsepower and ground effects--it's the first car designed by an all-woman team. The...

Dear Carol.
June 1, 2004... Dear Carol, I have a totally vain friend. Every time she's near a mirror, she admires herself. One time we were getting dressed to go to a movie, and she told me, "You should wear better clothes--those are ugly. No wonder I had four...

Backseat BFF: it's finally summer, and you always spend it with your BFF! Too bad she's got a new crew....(friends)
June 1, 2004... Maybe your BFF has double-duty with her dad during the summer and has rounded up new buds from his 'hood. Or perhaps she's spending most of her time with her drama day-camp pals. When your friend is in a seasonal social whirlwind, you can end...

It's a snap!(BFF Giveaway)
June 1, 2004... Want a stylin' way to display pies of you and your pals? Look no further than your wrist, sis! The Memory Maker Photo Bracelet allows you to slide six mini photos into its vintage-style frames. Perfect for those thumbnail-sized prints that come...

A lick and a promise.(friends)
June 1, 2004... You're the one who's left your bud behind... because you're doing the sleepaway camp thing? Let her know you've got bud-on-the-brain by sending lots of letters. Let's Camp! Seal and Send Stationery lets you shoot off snail mail in one fine...

BFF dilemma of the month: my mom always wants to hang with me and my friends. I like mom time, but not when my buds are around.(friends)
June 1, 2004... Every time I hang out with my friends, my mom wants to tag along. How do I get alone time with them without her? Have a mom-daughter night on Friday, then hang out with friends on Saturday. This way, you are spending time with your mom and...

Thong song.(Fashion: look of the moment)
June 1, 2004... You'll flip for the latest kitten-heel flops. He purr-fect. Naturalizer, $59 Sugar, $15 5-7-9 Stores, $13 Yellow Box, $35 T.J. Maxx, $30 Chinese Laundry, $50 Payless ShoeSource, $15 Hot Kiss, $40 Dr....

Ocean's 11.(Beauty: look of the moment)
June 1, 2004... Look what just washed ashore! Be a beach bum anytime with these seaworthy summer beauty essentials. This pale sea green shimmer looks gorgeous on everyone Benefit Cream Eye Shadow in Moon Doggie, $14, benefitcosmetics.com What...

A period piece.(Body: Q&A)
June 1, 2004... I haven't gotten my period for months. Is this unusual? Is something wrong? Periods should be renamed "parentheses," because when you first start getting it, you never know when it's going to come along. (A period is always at the end of a...

Incognito Joe.(Guys: Q&A by Bill and Dave)
June 1, 2004... I recently started going out with a guy friend, but I think he is embarrassed about it. He refuses to tell anyone we're going out now. I don't know what to think. Help! BILL Guys often run in packs, like dogs. Or Musketeers. So if one guy...

Roller coaster of love: the truth about breaking up and making up every five minutes.(guys)
June 1, 2004... One day, you and your BF are all "It's over!" And the next? You're googly-eyed and back together (again). Welcome to the wonderful world of roller coaster relationships. Ups and downs are normal, but the truth is that back-and-forth, breakup...

Cinderella story (sorta).(Life: ask Lucky)
June 1, 2004... Think for a sec about the distribution of chores in your house. Are your brothers responsible for other tasks, like outdoor yard work? Every family doles out chores differently, and some parents tend to assign chores that are "traditionally"...

Camp ampitup: six super strategies for surviving sleepaway camp!(life)
June 1, 2004... Leaving the 'rents behind and heading off for the first time to that overnight odyssey we all know as sleepaway camp? Don't stress, bunk-bed beginner! GL's gotcha covered with six tips you've got to know before you go! #1 Hit "Preview" ...

Hot off the grill.(Make it!)
June 1, 2004... Betcha didn't know this summer marks the 100th anniversary of the hamburger. Yup! So pass up the fast food, and flip your own burgers! Grilling guru Elizabeth Karmel of girlsatthegrill.com gets GL all fired up with her top girl-friendly...

Do like degas.(Be the first on your block to ...)
June 1, 2004... Even beginning artist can have a major Monet moment with The Pastel Kit ($22.95, Chronicle Books). Never created artwork with pastels? They're fabulous! Deeply-hued, smudgy and fun to work with, pastels give you gorgeous results that you simply...

Trick out your pedicure!(Why not?)
June 1, 2004... No GL girl would dream of stepping foot on the beach without a perfect pedicure. So this summer, why not take your piggies to a new level? Toe-rrific ($24.95, Happy Women) has over 150 totally cool toe designs you can create without any special...

How hottie Jesse McCartney is gonna heat up your summer ...(GL Summer Entertainment Special!)
June 1, 2004... "Right now, I am in Marina Del Ray, California, and I'm gonna be here for the next few months, shooting a TV show out here so...." The 17-year-old cutie is talking about The WB's Summerland, Jesse had to learn to surf for the show, and now he's...

Sleepover at Alexa's! Alexa Vega has traded spying for Sleepovers. But don't tell her she's gorgeous or she'll shoot you with her air-pump gun.(Interview)
June 1, 2004... Alexa Vega isn't like most actresses, Heck. she isn't even like most 15-year-old girls. She'd rather shoot a hot guy with an air-pump gun than kiss him. Ask her about makeup, and she'll say it's way more fun to go outside and get dirty, than to...

Top 10 summer flicks.(Girls Life)
June 1, 2004... 1. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban In their third year at Hogwarts, the young magicians face some scary stuff--a dangerous prison escapee, who happens to be an especially-hard-to-defeat wizard. This one's chock full of typical...

Top 10 summer reads.(Girls Life)
June 1, 2004... Get your read on this summer with these fab new releases! The Last Chance Texaco by Brent Hartinger HarperTempest, $15.99 Lucy Pitt has blown it again and is beaded to Kindle Home, aka The Last Chance Texaco, the place a foster kid...

Top 10 summer jams.(Girls Life)
June 1, 2004... 1. INOUK Search for the Bees This is your shot at moving to different musical corners of your mind. Time to go from the comfortable to the complex, and Inouk provides a moody, offbeat flashback to the style of the '60s and '70s. Heck, it...

The secrets of Harry Potter: GL wanted to learn more about Daniel, who plays Harry Potter for the third time in The Prisoner of Azkaban. And while we were at it, we got Emma and Rupert on the line. Those two have the roles of Hermione and Ron. But you already knew that.(Interview)
June 1, 2004... Who is Daniel Radcliffe? When you want to get to know someone better, you go straight to the source. So we had the British cutie call us from London. Daniel's accent makes him, actually, a bit hard to understand over the phone. But it also...

We've got you covered!
June 1, 2004... Think you'll never find your swimsuit soulmate? That one suit that makes your bust look beautiful, your stomach look stunning, your legs look long and lean, and your booty, well, bootylicious? Do we have good news for you! We've uncovered the...

The best-bud barometer: you and your bud are closer than this? You two are so tight you finish each other's sentences? Grab two pens, and give each other one point for each correct answer What you learn about your girl might surprise you.(GL's Big Booklet o' Summer Fun!)
June 1, 2004... PART 1 WOULD SHE OR WOULDN'T SHE? Check each statement "true" or "false," depending on what you figure your BFF would do. If she got too much change back at the store, she'd pop it into her pocket. [] True [] False Your...

Are you up for a challenge? How go-for-it are you when it comes to trying new, exciting and challenging activities this summer? Take this quiz and find out!(GL's Big Booklet o' Summer Fun!)
June 1, 2004... 1 Your gang decides it would be fun to hike Monster Tall peak. When it comes time to lace up the Timberlands, what's your 'tude? a) Gung-ho and determined. You're so gonna be the first to reach the top. b) A wee bit intimidated--they don't...

Is your summer crush a keeper? How can you tell whether he's just good times for now--or worth hanging with past beach season? This quiz will shed some light.(GL's Big Booklet o' Summer Fun!)
June 1, 2004... The first day at the lake you meet a great guy. Yay! Still, you can't help wondering--are you two saying sayonara two weeks from now, or could he really be your long-term lucky guy? Take this quiz to reveal what the future might hold! 1...

We love summer!(Word Search)
June 1, 2004... Use the following clues to figure out our hot-weather words, then find them in the puzzle. 1. It's itsy-bitsy and teeny-weeny. 2. Tobey Maguire plays him on the big screen. 3. Hot fudge, strawberry or caramel? 4. For comfy...

My summer crush!(Mad Lib Madness)
June 1, 2004... Summer lovin'... happened so fast. Or slow. It's all up to you. Let your imagination loose on this crush-tastic Mad Lib! I was walking with (BFF'S NAME) toward (PLACE). Suddenly, I spied (CRUSH'S NAME). He looked so (ADJECTIVE) as he rode...

Do you give good bud 911? Are you as helpful as you can be when your pal is in a jam? Rock this quiz, and you'll find out! Then read on to learn even better ways to lend a hand.(GL's Big Booklet o' Summer Fun!)
June 1, 2004... 1 Your BFF Beth accidentally falls asleep poolside in the sun and wakes up looking like the world's largest lobster. The only way she can leave is by walking past her crush Chad, who's parked with his crew near the diving board. How do you help...

What planet are you on?(GL's Big Booklet o' Summer Fun!)
June 1, 2004... Is your personality ruled by smart, chatty Mercury? Or maybe awesomely athletic Mars? Some say the energies of all the planets contribute to your unique personality. Take this quiz and discover your outta-this-world self.... 1 Your parents...

Be the hot chick (in 10 simple steps): want to be instantly cuter and cooler? Then you gotta get it right in your head, young lady. These 10 simple tricks will help you transform from ok to oh-wow ... right now.
June 1, 2004... Some girls try sooo hard to get a guy's attention. The really embarrassing scenario is when a girl acts too into him with "ooh, baby" eye contact or over-the-top hair-flipping and giggle "signals." Other times, a girl will swing the other way...

Cheap psychological tricks for girls! We let you in on the sneaky science behind always getting your way!
June 1, 2004... They'll be weak against your mind powers. Oh, yes, they will be... A very clever psychologist by the name of Perry Buffington recently wrote a book titled Cheap Psychological Tricks for Parents. This book gives parents hints on how to...

Never have an awkward summer sitch again!
June 1, 2004... Tricky, sticky summer situations. Everybody has 'em! Maybe it's meeting your BF's family or running into your ex at the beach with his new Linsay Lohan look-alike girlfriend. Hard as it is to believe, uncomfortable situations can be a good...

The secret to my success: you want those speakers for your iPod, but where will you get the money? Or maybe you wanna stash some cash for college or a car. You can rake in some serious dough. Take it from these girls who've found success by being self-employed. They've got the buzz on building your own biz ... and there's not a babysitter in the bunch.(Interview)
June 1, 2004... TIME TO TAKE THE DONUTS The Donut Delivery Service was supposed to be a short-term school project. Amber, 12, and her four buds dreamed it up as an extra-credit assignment. Amber cut a sweet deal with a local bakery to buy donuts...

10 swell ways to make the absolute most of your summer.
June 1, 2004... Sick of spending summers saying, "There's nothing to do"? Instead of wasting your days swatting at flies, perfecting your PS2 skills and stagnating in the shallow end of the pool, let us show you how to really heat things up! Heck, you probably...

Losing everything: all of her life, Kayla, 15, had a place to call home. But last year, her world totally changed when her family lost everything in a violent storm.
June 1, 2004... I've lived my whole life in Venus, a tiny town in Texas. Growing up, I always thought of my house as the safest, warmest place. My family had a large four-bedroom mobile home. It was big enough but cozy. My sister and I had our own bedrooms,...

GL's ultimate summer beauty do's and don'ts: summer is finally here! That means beaches, barbecues and (phew!) easy, gorgeous beauty.
June 1, 2004... Dont Become every bug's dinner. Smooth on Sweetgrass Farm Insect Veil Oil. It wards off mosquitoes with yummy-smelling, all-natural lemongrass, cedar and wintergreen. Do Keep your skin clear and safe. Banish breakouts by using...

Star signs.
June 1, 2004... Cancer 6/22-7/22 June You have a bold desire to get all sorts of cool stuff done this month. Maybe you're working your tail off at the snowball stand, well aware that you can get those sweet slingbacks if you just save up your nickels and...

Puddle of thud.(And How Was Your Day?; ebarrassing moments recalled)
June 1, 2004... My BFF and I were mountain biking together when we spotted two cute boys. As we passed them, my friend ran over a rock and fell into a big mud puddle. Then my bike ran over her wheel, and I flew over the handlebars, straight into the puddle...

Sis is a pickpocket.(Celeb Moment)
June 1, 2004... When my sister outgrows her clothes, they always magically appear in my closet. So one morning, I threw on a pair of jeans and ran out the door. Later at choral practice, there was a moment when it was quiet because we were waiting for the...