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Fall 2009

Best Back-To-School Ever
By Ann-Margret Hovsepian
Read on for tips to make this your best year yet by inspiring excellence right in your own school.

Big Things Happen to Those Who Dream Big
By Laura Johnston
If you could do or see or be ANYTHING, what would you choose?



MARCH 2009

Clearing the Clutter
By Ann-Margret Hovsepian
Don't you just love it when you're told to clean up your room?  Does it really matter?  Find out the answer, plus simple tips to help clear your clutter!

Four More Clever Clutter Cutters
By Ann-Margret Hovsepian
4 More tips to clear the clutter!

The Adventure of a Lifetime
By Laura Johnston
Find out what Laura discovered during her year travelling around the world and how you can take part in the adventure of a lifetime!

10 Great Ways to 'Inspire Excellence' this March Break!
By Michelle Nagle
Why just sit around on the couch all March Break when you could be making a difference?!  Check out ten ways to 'inspire excellence' during your vacation.

FEBRUARY 2009 

Valentine's Day Party Planner
By Michelle Nagle
Girls handle Valentine's Day many different ways.  But even if there's not a special guy in your life this February 14th, don't let that get you down.  Throw a party instead and share the love! 

The Bible: God's Love Letter
By Meagan Gillmore
When I was twelve, I wanted a boyfrriend - really, really badly.  Numerous youth leaders, Christian books and magazines told me I didn't need a boyfriend; Jesus could be my boyfriend!  Sometimes, they even used marriage to describe the relationship I could have with Him.  With thoughts of Jesus merged with the pop love songs playing in my head, I started reading the Bible -- only to find that Jesus and I have very different ideas of what love letters are.

Never Been Kissed
By Ann-Margret Hovsepian
What do you think the right age is for a first kiss?  Many girls feel pressured to have a boyfriend because all the 'cool' girls have one and some of them have started kissing...or going a lot further than that.  Whether you are single or have a 'special someone' in your life this Valentine's Day, you don't want to miss this article - complete with a big surprise!

ie girl Goes to the Movies: Bride Wars
By Meagan Gillmore
We've got your front row seat to Bride Wars, plus we've got the inside scoop on what Bride Wars and the Bible have to say about sex, love, boys, and marriage!