Friend Story ~ #friends,#friendship #tweenblogs,#adolescence

Missi was friends with Colleen,(the new girl at school)Missi would often see Colleen in the cafeteria and after school while waiting on the bus. Colleen had 4 brothers and 1 other sister in her household,in addition to her parents.They had just moved to Los Angeles from Honduras.Colleen spoke Spanish but was learning English. Missi did not live close to Colleen but she decided to be friends with her. Missi knew how it felt to be the new girl in school and in a neighborhood.Colleen did not have nice clothes to wear to school.Sometimes she wore the same shirt for two days in a row.This did not matter to Missi.She liked talking to Colleen and learning about her family and her culture.They ate fried plantains in her country.They also ate beans,rice,tortillas and coconut. There were days when Colleen did not have a pencil for class.Colleen gave Missi a beautiful bracelet that was made in Honduras.Missi would buy extra fruit or a snack and share it with Colleen during lunch time.The girls would laugh and talk and Colleen would teach Missi Spanish words such as: "comida" means food.Missi wondered how it would feel to live in a country where most of the people spoke Spanish.Missi thought that she would feel isolated and left out.Wow...Missi would freak out! Missi felt good about having a friend like Colleen.She told her mom that it was fun to learn about other kids.... especially kids that are different from herself! make a new friend... Sweet talk, Marie

travel safely ~ #tweens,#tweengirls,#tweenblogs,#safety

Will you be riding with an older brother,sister,or cousin this weekend? Make sure that your seat belt is fastened and secure.Your family member drives carefully I'm sure.We just do not know how OTHERS are driving on the street! Sometimes people drink alcohol and then drive on the highway! This is so bad....really bad !!!! So,girls have to watch out for ourselves when riding in a car,4 wheeler,truck,suv,or on a motorcycle. Safety on the streets rock! Do you know someone who texts and drives at the same time? Have you ever rode with someone while they texted and drove? What do you think about those who talk on the cell phone and drive? Sweet safety everday ~ Marie

in the streets~ #tweens,#friends,#bff,#tweenblogs #safety

Dana's alarm clock went off and she rolled over to to push the off button.It was a crisp and cool morning in November and Dana was getting ready for school.She put on her shoes stuffed her lunch box in her backpack.Dana sent a text to Jody as she grabbed some toast and egg sandwich.She texted Jody so they could meet at the bus stop that is 2 blocks away. Dana always walked on the sidewalk to the bus stop.Sometimes cars and trucks parked in the street on Dana's street.Jody walked in the street and told Dana to do the same. Jody locked the front door of her house and ran across her yard to meet Dana who was close by. Jody walked with Dana for a minute on the sidewalk and then crossed over into the street.Dana remembered what her parents told her about street safety,so she stayed on the sidewalk. Jody was talking to Dana and suddenly Jody's keys dropped on the street.Jody bent over to pick up her keys. A big Ford Expedition was pulling out from the street at the same time.The driver could not see behind the vehicle and almost hit Jody!Dana saw what was happening and yelled to Jody, "watch out!!". Jody barely got out of the way in time.The driver came to see if she was alright and Jody said yes. Dana and Jody ran to the bus stop area on the sidewalk.They told their friends on the bus what had happened. Why is it important to be safe in the street? Was it a good idea for Dana to watch out for her own safety instead of listening to her friend? Is it good to listen to your ipod or talk on the cellphone while walking in the street?

Material Girl ~ #fragrance #bodylotion #tweens,#materialgirl,#macys

Material girl body wash and body lotion at Macy's Junior department~

express yourself ~ #tweens,#tweengirls,#tweenblogs

express yourself! listen to others! thank a teacher! encourage someone on your team! give yourself a pat on the back! Power to the girl! Sweet energy, Marie

fashion bag ~ #tweens,#tweenfashion #tweengirls #fallfashion

This multi-colored bag is from Justice. Love the heart on the front! What do you love? Who do you love? Show love and it will come back to you. Sweet hearts, Marie

initial purse ~ #tweens,#tweengirls,#tweenshopping,#tweenblogs

cute shoulder purse... at Justice ~ Would this be a school purse or special occasion purse? styles and smiles,Marie