May 17, 2012

Sarah Dewitz, 12, Makes a Difference

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When Sarah Dewitz, 12, from Orlando, Florida, learned about a town next to hers that was facing a lot of hardship and poverty, she immediately thought about the kids and what they had to do without. She wondered if they had access to books. Then she had an idea: If every child at her school donated "just one book," it would amount to 763 books that could go to the neighboring town! In her proposal to her school principal, she wrote, "I want to do this because if I was a child who did not have … [Read more...]

RED Hearts: Team StarKid Musical Theater

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RED Hearts are guests posts on I Heart Daily from the authors of RED: Teenage girls in America write on what fires up their lives today. Today’s RED Hearts post is from Lisa Chau, 23, in Ann Arbor, MI, who writes about a musical theater group you really must check out: Musical theater. Pigfarts. Friendship. Slap bracelets. These are just a few of the things that come to mind when I hear Team StarKid. StarKid is a sensational musical theater troupe formed in 2009 by a group of … [Read more...]

Cute Skirts Under $50

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It's May! You know what that means, right? Skirt season! If you're in a northerly climate, you may need to keep your leggings handy for a couple more weeks, but it's definitely time to take off your pants. Here are five excellent ring-in-spring options: ♥ I Like It A-Lotus Skirt, ModCloth ($43, pictured). Orange and white lotuses in a sea of blue make this one both elegant and fun! ♥ Accordion Pleat Chiffon Skirt, Forever 21 ($15.80). Accordion pleats! Chiffon! This party skirt comes … [Read more...]