It can kind of hard to be open when you’re a teenager. You’re not a little girl anymore, and you’re becoming more and more independent every day. You want to have it all together. Sometimes you’re open but other times you don’t want anybody in your business, so you get upset when people pry and ask questions about your life. When you’re open with someone, you become vulnerable and transparent. You allow someone to see a part of you that would otherwise be hidden. Sharing something deep ... Continue Reading...
Community Hero: Kenzie’s Story
MacKenzie Hinson looks like an average teenage girl. She’s full of joy, well mannered, has a bright smile, and beautiful red hair. Once you hear her story, you’ll be amazed to discover that she’s anything but ordinary. MacKenzie has a heart of gold and is literally changing thousands of lives. I came across her story last year while watching TV. I asked her if I could share her story with you, and she so graciously agreed (thanks again!). There are so many young people out there who feel ... Continue Reading...
Beauty Search: Discovering and Appreciating Your Own Beauty + Journal Prompt
We all desire to be outwardly beautiful. That’s one of the reasons why the average girl spends lots of time and money on hair, makeup, and clothes. We want to make sure we look good at all times. The media is filled with images of women who look perfect, even though sometimes the images have been altered using technology. Perfection becomes our goal too. We want to be what we see, even though what we see isn’t always real. Girls are good at complimenting each ... Continue Reading...
7 Qualities of Fake Friends
Hey y’all. We’re still talking about friendship, and if you missed last week’s post on 7 Traits of A True Friend, be sure to check it out. Having a true friend is such a priceless blessing that adds to our lives and makes them fuller, but beware…there are some “friendships” that aren’t good for you. Just like good friendships add to our lives, negative friendships take away from them. We’re all human, so we make mistakes from time to time. Even the best friendships will have faults, ... Continue Reading...
7 Traits of A True Friend
Friendship is an important part of our lives. To have real, meaningful friends is a blessing that many people take for granted. It's not always easy to make friends, but once we make a true friend, that person makes our life just a little bit brighter. Here are a few qualities of true friends: There are some people in life that make you laugh a little louder, smile a little bigger and live just a little better - Unknown | COMMON INTERESTS "Friendship is about finding ... Continue Reading...
