Tag Archive | tween girls

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!

It’s Make a Difference Day!

Oct26

Hey tween girls! Did you know you were created to make a difference in this world? That God, your creator, has a purpose for your life? And if you don’t know what it is, make sure you’ve invited Jesus into your heart as that’s how you connect with God, and then ask, and He’ll tell you. Just listen to your heart, and know it’s what you love to do and makes you, YOU! And how cool is that?!

So what things do you love doing that can help others, too? How about making a list . . .

  • Helping an elderly neighbor by washing their windows or raking leaves in their yard
  • Baking cookies or other goodies and selling them and donating the money to an animal rescue center
  • Spreading joy in your neighborhood by setting up a free lemonade or hot chocolate stand whether you live in warm places or cold

I’m sure you can come up with more!

There’s just nothing better than making someone’s life better and putting a smile on their face.

So have a happy Make a Difference Day, and hope you do exactly that! In fact, how about even doing so every day after that?!

Girls Running Lemonade Stand — Image by © Royalty-Free/Corbis

Happy Grandparents Day!

Sep10

Hey, tween girls! It’s another special day . . . National Grandparents Day!

Our grandparents are rather important, since without them, we wouldn’t be here! And so fun we have two sets of them, too! Although, some of you may also have step-grandparents, too 🙂

One of my grandmothers went to heaven the week I was born, but I loved hearing stories about her. And I have sweet memories of the others, especially family vacations together and holidays, too.

In my book, The Heart to Dance, Alexis has a close bond with her grandmother, Numsie, since they both love to dance. And since Numsie lives in Paris, the times they connect are special.

I’m hoping you’re close with your grandparents, too, and that you spend time with them today, honoring them, or maybe chatting on FaceTime. And if they’re no longer with you, how about reminiscing special times you had with them with your whole family, too!

Wishing you a Happy Grandparents Day, and have a sweet, fun day!