Tag Archive | tween girls

It’s Share a Smile Day!

Mar1

Hey, tween girls . . . Aren’t smiles the best?! Whether giving one or someone smiling at you, it just makes us happy . . . wouldn’t you agree? I think we all look best with a smile on our face, and if you’re having a rough day, it can even lift your mood, too!

So in celebration of Share a Smile Day, how about smiling a bit more today with your family and friends and even strangers walking by. It might just surprise you and even be fun. It’s sure to make your day great and someone else’s day great, too!

It’s National Ballet Day!

Feb7

Hi, tween girls! Do you like ballet? Are you a ballet dancer, too?

I remember going to ballet class when I was a little girl. I loved wearing pink tights and ballet shoes. It felt so special to me. We’d practice our steps and turns, over and over, and take little jumps across the floor. My ballet teacher was so pretty and kind, too.

I remember our recital, my heart racing, once onstage, the bright lights in my eyes. I loved our fancy costumes. It was fun to perform and a very special night.

So in celebrating National Ballet Day, perhaps there’s a performance you’re going to, or maybe you’re in one and a ballet dancer, too.

If not, may you take a moment to appreciate ballet and the world of dance and all of the young dancers and older ones, too!

It’s National Compliment Day!

Jan24

Hey, tween girls . . . 

It’s nice to be complimented. Wouldn’t you agree?! … when someone tells you you look nice or are a hard worker or have a nice smile. I’m sure you can think of more!

God’s word says in John 15:12 to love one another and in 1st Thessalonians 5:11, to encourage one another and build each other up. And when we do, it’s sure to make someone feel great and even make us feel great, too.

So how about giving a few compliments today . . . to your family and friends and even the clerk at the store! It’s sure to put a smile on their face and make their day. You may even end up getting a huge hug, too, so have a fun, joy-filled day!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov27

Happy Thanksgiving, tween girls! … a season and day of thanks and turkey with those you love.

How about taking a moment to focus on all that you’re thankful for along with thanking God, too.

Psalm 106:1 says, “Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever.”

May it be a joy-filled, wonderful day!

Ahh . . . summer!

Jul20

So how’s your summer going? Hope you’re doing what you love!

Maybe days at the pool or lake, family bar-b-ques, or movie night and summer sleepovers and staying up late… Whatever you’re doing, it’s sure to be fun!

And, of course, it’s not summer without ice cream, especially on a sweltering hot day… Wouldn’t you agree?

How fun that July is National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday, National Ice Cream Day… Yay!! All the more reason to eat ice cream today!

My favorite is cookies and cream with hot fudge on top.  What’s yours?

So how about celebrating with your favorite ice cream today, and have a fun-filled special day!

Teen Girl (16-18) Holding an Ice Cream Cone — Image by © Royalty-Free/Corbis

It’s Father’s Day!

Jun15

Father’s Day is here! Remember what we did for Mother’s Day? How about doing the same for Dad and listing those things you love about him, too?!

Here are a few of mine . . .

  • how he’d take the family on ski trips in Minnesota up north where there was always lots of snow
  • how he’d take us on vacations to fun summer resorts, and since he loved music, he’d always bring the record player, too!
  • hearing him sing in church as he had a great voice, and he’d sing in harmony, too
  • how he’d send me the best cards when I went off to college with scenic photos on the front, and they’d always make my day

So Happy Father’s Day! May you honor your dad in every way. He’s sure to love your list, and how about a huge hug, too, and have a very special day!

Happy Mother’s Day!

May11

It’s Mother’s Day . . . yay!!!

What would we do without mothers?! Well, for one thing, we wouldn’t be here! Moms are special, for sure!

Whether it’s your mom, step-mom, or adopted mom, how about making a list of how special she is and all that she’s done and sharing it with her?! She’s sure to love it, and I’m sure you will, too!

Here are a few of mine . . .

  • planning my summer birthdays in the backyard with neighbor friends when I was little, and we’d play Drop the Clothespin in the Bottle and other fun games
  • taking me to dance, piano, and skating lessons every week
  • taking me to Bridgeman’s for ice cream . . . always a special treat!
  • playing tennis and golf with me when I was older

As you honor your mother today, how about doing something special for her, too . . . maybe breakfast in bed, a surprise picnic in the park, or making her favorite dessert!

And if she’s no longer with you, my heart is with you, and may you cherish those treasured memories of her.

So hoping your day’s special, and Happy Mother’s Day to you!

Happy Easter!

Apr20

It’s Easter! . . . the day that we celebrate Jesus being raised from the dead, and that day was so great!

So what’s Easter all about? Well, it all starts with God, the one who created the entire universe and us! So after He created Adam and Eve, Adam messed up in the garden and didn’t obey God. And that’s what we call sin which separates us from God, and sorry to say, because of Adam’s sin, we were all born into sin, too.

But we’re meant to have a relationship with our creator, and God wants that, too. And God’s so amazing, He came up with a grand plan . . . that is, having His son, Jesus, die on the cross for our sins, so by receiving Jesus into your heart you can have a relationship with Him. And that means you can connect with Him every moment of every day and throughout eternity, and how cool is that!? So if you haven’t done that already, I hope that you will!

So Happy Easter to you, and remember to thank God for all that He’s done, and enjoy your day with maybe some fun bunnies and Easter eggs, too!

It’s World Wildlife Day!

Mar3

So who doesn’t love wildlife? . . . all those plants and animals that exist without humans and live in the wild. From bamboo and banyan trees to redwoods and all. And all the animals so unique… from the giraffe’s long neck and the trunk of an elephant to the spots on a leopard and the chunky rhinoceros, too. It’s amazing how many, and some so funny, too!

So what’s this day all about? Well, it’s about raising awareness of all the wild animals and plants in the world and our need to protect them and live peacefully with them, too. How cool there are so many. Could God be any more creative when He thought them all up?

And which do you love most? How about taking a moment and thinking on your faves and how they add to our world, and while you’re doing that, a happy World Wildlife Day to you, too!