Prom night is, needless to say, still one of the most important nights of any young girl's life. The anticipation that leads up to this night can at times become overbearing for the teenager as well as for the stressed out parents. This is especially so if the teen happens to be a young female. With the variety and choice of the most exclusive gowns readily available, the young lady can transform into Venus de Milo or any other goddess you...more
Teens are frequently verbally, physically, and sexually abused in their dating relationships in attempts by their partners to gain power and maintain control. The victims sometimes cannot recognize the abuse because the examples from their homes, peers, and the media have been abusive as well, and they think it is normal behavior. At the beginning of a relationship, controlling behavior and jealousy can be incorrectly interpreted as commitment...more
A high school band trip is one of the most exciting moments in the school year for the student musician. For the high school band, a trip to New York City could mean the ultimate in performance opportunity.There are certainly plenty of choices for a student group interested in performing in either an adjudicated music festival setting or a performance that is not judged in New York City. This article will give band leaders, music teachers and other student trip planners an overview of some of the major performance and adjudicated music festival venues in the New York City area.Take the Band to an Adjudicated Music Festival at Six Flags Great Adventure in New JerseyFor high school bands that wish to compete, Six Flags Great Adventure in NJ is just a short bus ride from New York City, and offers superb stages outfitted with excellent equipment. Perform in the auditorium and spend the rest of the day at Six Flags riding the roller coasters, log flumes, and other fun activities.The Six Flags Music Fest usually occurs in mid-May and is a great opportunity to perform and compete. Bands who do not want to compete in the adjudicated music festival with other schools may still perform and...more
Students start working from the time they are eligible to do so, to either collect money to go to college and to support themselves. But now they have found that work at home is much better than going out to work. After entering college, it becomes even more important to work because it gives them more financial independence. All students are not...more
The 2009 prom season is just a few short months away. Across the country, girls are hunting out the latest prom trends and fashions. With so many dress options to choose from it can be difficult to figure out what dresses are in style and what dresses are last year's news. As a rule of thumb, if you like the dress and it fits your body well,...more
Little girls love to play with dolls. American Girl dolls are quite expensive, but off brand 18 inch dolls can be more affordable. However, if you can afford them, American Girl dolls have better hair than any other doll on the market and they have amazing doll clothes and accessories for them from doll dresses to beds and carrying cases. If you are on a budget, you can often find off brand American girl doll dresses and accessories from online retailers or sometimes at your local discount store.The most popular American Girl clothes are princess costumes. What little girl doesn't love to dress up her doll like her favorite princess? Princesses are all the rage right now among kids and adults alike. The best selling princess doll dress is Cinderella. Little girls love her blue dress and headband and choker. The second most popular American Girl princess dress is princess Ariel with her beautiful sparkly fin. Don't forget Belle, Snow White, Jasmine, and Sleeping Beauty or Aurora. Make sure you find doll dresses that are machine washable in case they get a stain on them and need to go in the wash. You can even find girls dress up costumes that match exactly with the doll...more
Choosing the perfect size of princess dress up clothes can be difficult at times. You don't want the perfect dress to be too big so your little girl stepping on the hem and ripping it. Not to mention she may get frustrated that she can't...more
Sleeping Beauty or Aurora with her beautiful blonde hair and stunning dark pink dress is a favorite among little girls and adults alike. She is a symbol of resilience and courage and nearly every little girl loves to dress up just like her so they...more
These fun kid's games will get children up and moving. Kids LOVE games. Everyone including parents know this. Our children are spending more time online and indoors than we did when we were kids. Listed below are the top 5 games that will get...more
Most girls have been looking forward to their senior and junior prom since middle school. You have dreamed about this special event for so long, and you want everything to be perfect from your dress to your hair-do, to your shoes. This is your night...more
Your prom dress can often be bland without fantastic jewelry to complete your look. Finding the right jewelry is not always an easy process considering the wide variety of styles to choose from. It can be difficult to find what will perfectly fit...more
The jewelry you choose to wear to your senior or junior prom is just as important as the dress you decide to wear. Prom for many teenagers is one of the most memorable nights of their lives. The right accessories can look great with your style and...more