November, 2009

As a teenager, you cannot change the world all on your own. However, you can do quite a few things to help contribute towards changing the world. There are many other ways that you can help change the world apart from the ones that are listed in this article, but for now here are a few easy things to do seeing as you are only a teen/kid. You could do much more though, the possibilities depends on you and they are entirely endless.

Steps

1. Recycling. You’ve most likely heard about it and you might even do it yourself. However, you may want to recycle even more. If you’ve finished drinking a bottle of water and you’re definitely sure that you’re not going to use it again, recycle it. You can recycle many things, quite a few things are: Paper, Glass (may vary from place to place), Cardboard and plastic. You can talk to your current Recycle plan company to find out even more information.
2. Donate. Donation can vary from time to time. You may find yourself in a charity shop donating all your old clothes/shoes/toys or you could simply find yourself putting all your loose change inside a money box outside a charity shop. You don’t have to do extreme things like for example donating blood if you’re definitely not 100% sure about it. Do what you feel comfortable with doing. Money that is donated to charity is usually used to help those that are in poverty or that need a little extra care.

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So Christmas is right around the corner and you are probably begging your parents for a new phone. But the problem is, with all the cool new phones out there, which one day you want. You may have to look at which carrier your parents have to make a decision. If you are getting on your own plan, then your options are WIDE open. We have you can pick between this or that phone before Christmas comes so that your parents don’t get you something you don’t want.

You can get all of the phones in this slide show from Amazon except the iPhone which can be purchased from Apple

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A lot of articles that are created on being a healthy teenager, are mainly for girls. Well, whether your a boy or a girl, this article is for you! From personal hygiene to healthy eating it explains everything for you!

Steps

1. Learn about hygiene basics. The more you understand about hygiene the more likely you are to follow the rules on it!
2. Take showers everyday. No, not every other day: every day. Because of puberty, your sweat glands are becoming more active, which are creating different chemicals that cause sweat to turn into a disgusting odor. So, to make sure you’re getting rid of all this smelly odor you should use a mild soap and warm water! Even if it’s hot outside you need to shower in warm water, because that opens up your pores which means you get to clean more of that smell off of you. Then rinse off in cold water to shut your pores and eliminate the amount of bacteria that makes you stink.
3. Wear clean clothing and apply deodorant to your now clean armpits. Boys, that means changing your socks and underwear every day. Girls, that means washing your bra every other day, unless you have more than one.
4. Brush your teeth at minimum two times a day. Strive to try and brush your teeth after every meal! When brushing your teeth, hold your brush at an angle so it lines up with your gum line. Brush back and forth making sure to get every single tooth. Be sure to use a soft bristle brush so you don’t damage your gums. And either use your brush or a tongue scraper to get rid of all the bacteria on your tongue. If you don’t know this, bad breath mostly comes from either poor eating habits or poor brushing habits. After you brush for three minutes (yes, three!),

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Sometimes, an allowance just isn’t enough. If you need some more pocket money to catch the latest movies, take out your new girlfriend/boyfriend, or just to start saving up, you might have to get a job. It can be difficult to get one when you are a teenager, but not impossible. As a teenager, you’re starting out brand new, and although most companies do request experience, the key to getting “THE” job is to sell yourself.

Steps

1. Start researching.
   • Find organizations and other places that you know pay teens to work. Good places to check are government departments and nonprofit organizations such as City Park and Recreation Departments, Zoos, Museums, Camps, and Hospitals.
   • Also try looking for work in fast-food restaurants. Look also for bridge clubs. They usually meet once a week and pay well for caddies and also have tournaments every month or so that pay even more.
   • Don’t go out looking to be executive director of any job. Start out small and easy; retail and food industries are probably the most likely and easiest jobs to obtain. Remember, although it’s not the best job it is a start.
2. Get the word out. You can post flyers in your neighbhorhood detailing jobs that you can do, such as lawn mowing, babysitting, or dog-walking. You can also post your information on a website or job board, but beware of giving out personal information until you trust the other person. Post 3 x 5 cards at local stores and other places with notice-boards telling of the services you’re willing to do.
3. Use your connections. Talk to friends and family about any paying jobs they might know of, and follow through.
4. Volunteer. Sometimes, the best way to get a paying job is to begin as a volunteer and work your way up. You may have to give some of your time for free to make money in the long run. Treat your volunteer work as if it were a paying job — get there on time, call as soon as you know you can’t come in or are going to be late. Listen and learn about the organization. Do such a good job they learn to rely on you.

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Taylor Swift, at the age of 19, wins CMA Amards and Entertainer Of The Year. It is great to see a teenager doing such wonderful things with her life and being so productive and humble.

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You like this guy in one of your classes at school and you would love to get to know him better, except that you are way too shy. No worries. This guide will help you!

Steps

1. Find the right location and timing. Sometimes the best flirters can’t get their crushes because they flirt at the wrong time and place, so you should plan ahead on when and where to flirt before you make your move. Try talking in the halls, at the lunch table, before class, or while running in gym class. Don’t try getting his attention when he is surrounded by a huge group of friends, unless he invites you over. Not possible? Go up to him when he’s only talking to one or two friends.
2. Joke around. Most guys love girls with a sense of humor. Mention comedy shows/movies, such as ‘The Simpsons’, ‘Family Guy’, and ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’. If you don’t know any of these shows/movies, then ask your crush about them. Or mention something funny that one of your teachers did in class.
3. Be casual. Guys do not want to be around drama queens. Your dream boy does not want to hear about your big fight with your BFF, especially when you two are only getting to know each other. Try to be low key and stay to topics such as movies, teachers, homework, sports team, and books. Getting to know guys as friends first will make things easier for you!
4. Ask questions and tell stories. Don’t talk about yourself all the time! If he’s being a bit quiet during a conversation, ask him a question, like “So, what did you get on the math test?” or “You will not believe what we did in science class today!” Be a bit excited so he’ll listen.

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