Hey Glitter Girls! Sorry to tell you this, but its already back to school time :/ The good news is, that means school supplying shopping (or crafting) and fun DIYs! Here’s an easy way to spruce up a clear back pack:
Category: school
What to Do When Friends Become Enemies
Sometimes people write to me with random questions and share stories and ask for advice. A couple weeks ago I received an interesting one and I thought I’d share since I think a lot of people can relate. I’m not going to post the whole letter or the specific details, and I’m not going to use […]
How to Make New Friends and Not be Awkward Doing It
The good news is, I found out I got into the middle school I wanted to. Woot! The bad news is, I got into the middle school I wanted to. It has a really great science program and is big for the arts, which is why I wanted to go there. But it means […]
School Lunch Program Rules are Changing
The new U.S. Agriculture Secretary, Sonny Perdue, announced that there would be some changes to the National School Lunch Program. This is a program that offers free and discounted lunch for schoolchildren and was strongly supported by the Obama family. The program standards that are being undone were put forth by former First Lady, Michele […]
25 Things to Do Over Winter Break
Christmas may be over, but that doesn’t mean winter fun should have to end. Here’s 25 things to do over winter break. 1) Read a book 2) Write a letter 3) Craft (Hint: YouTube GlitterGirlsClub) 4) Learn a magic trick 5) Practice your dance moves 6) Movie marathon (Harry Potter, anyone?) 7) Explore your neighborhood […]
How YOU Can Stand Up to Bullies
Hi Glitter Girls! Most schools are about halfway through the school year now, and everyone should be settled into their classes. This is a good time to focus on our relationships in school and out, and how we are being treated. Is everyone treating you as respectfully as they should? How YOU can stand up to […]
Locker Chandelier from Glow-in-the-Dark Stars
Honestly, I feel like the best part of having a locker are the decor possibilities. I’ve made several, but I still feel like it needed something more. Check out this DIY for making a chandelier for your locker out of glow-in-the-dark stars.
DIY Polymer Clay Narwhal USB Flash Drive
How cute are narwhals?! They’re a whale and a unicorn in one. I made this cute and easy narwhal flash drive and I’m crazy about how it turned out. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oRnp794pvw&w=320&h=266] Let me know if you make one! xoxo Bleau
The Planner Life
I started back to school today, so yay and boo. I’m already missing summer, mainly because I didn’t have much to worry about accomplishing. I love all of my activities, but its nice to have a break. But I do a lot of stuff. I have school, plus Glitter Girls Club planning, shopping, filming, […]
A Kindergarten Classroom, Minus the Color
You remember kindergarten, right? A smiling teacher, excited classmates, and bright, colorful artwork decorating the walls? That colorful decor has become the norm in classrooms across the country. A new study looked into whether those decorations encourage, or actually distract from, learning. The study found that when kindergartners were taught in an extremely decorated […]