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So, you have a clutter of things that you can’t quite let go of. You may think you need all the “beloved” stuff you have, when in reality you haven’t used or touched most of them in years. Follow my wonderful guide for How to Stop Hoarding and part ways with all your useless clothes, […]
Let’s face it: whether you’re just starting to look at colleges or racing to finish your personal essay before the deadline, college applications can be intimidating. The good news? They don’t have to be. With a little guidance, any teen can navigate the college application process like a pro. As a content fellow at Khan […]
College application season is in full swing. One of the biggest questions on students’ (and parents’) minds besides where they’ll be enrolled this time next year is how they’re going to pay for it all. Unfortunately, many families cannot afford to pay for college out of pocket and their institution of choice can’t provide adequate […]
Lilly and Audrey Andrews started watching the Food Network at three because most of the cartoons on TV were frankly too frightening. They saw eggplants being featured and their curiosity grew. They went with their mom to the market, brought some eggplant home and learned to sauté that very night. One day their mom overheard […]
Have some great teen business ideas? Wondering what’s it take to create a business and have it start making money right away? This is the dream of many an entrepreneur, and while there is not one single right answer — since people’s tastes and needs change all the time — you can learn a lot […]
While smartwatches like the Apple Watch may be getting all the attention lately, the hefty price and complexity of these devices makes them “not ready for prime time” for most people, let alone cash-strapped teens. One feature that many of these watches carry is a heart rate monitor, a valuable tool for anyone looking for […]
One topic which continues to rear its ugly head in the news and across social media is teen self-harm, which includes things such as suicide, cutting, intentional alcohol and drug overconsumption, and more. While bullying is often cited as a cause of the depression which leads to self-harm, the roots can stem from anything from […]
Are we teaching teens and kids to become a nation of victims that cannot stand up for themselves? That’s one question we posed to Krav Maga instructor Jarrett Arthur, creator of the M.A.M.A. self defense system. Arthur provides some practical communication tips for dealing with bullies, and also covers some awesome self-defense techniques to use […]
Teens seeking to get in shape know how tough it can be to stay committed to a program until you see results. Even if you stick with the workouts, it is easy to lose the fitness game by eating too much of the wrong types of foods, which slow your gains and can discourage even […]
Its the beginning of a new year, and you know what that means: NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS! Yay! This means a lot of teens are going to start heading to the gym to work on their fitness goals. Like anywhere else, there are certain things you just don’t do when working out, which you might not […]
Be warned: temptation will be all around us this week, as we get together with family and are surrounded by an endless stream of treats. And although teens can usually get away with sneaking in a few extra calories due to our higher metabolisms, we should still try to avoid packing on those unwanted pounds […]
Laura Marano, from the hit show Austin and Ally, has teamed up with Birds Eye Vegetables and the Walt Disney Company to promote healthy eating just in time for back-to-school season through the “Veggin’ in LA with Laura Marano Sweepstakes presented by Birds Eye.” The sweepstakes, which runs until September 24th, features a grand prize […]
17-year-old pro surfer Tia Blanco is an inspiring teen. Not only is she ranked #1 in the NSSA Open Womens Division, #1 in Surfing America Prime U18 Division and is the 2013 West Coast NSSA champion for the Open Womens division, but she is also a straight-A student who maintains a healthy vegan lifestyle and […]
The following is a guest post by Mandy Wilkins. Alright, we admit it: we’re obsessed with celebrities. Whether they’re strutting down the red carpet or gracing the front of magazine covers, we like to follow their every move. But, once we strip away all their glitter, money, and fame, it turns out that celebrities are […]
Guest Post by Emma Fuller, Omlet At first, Mark seemed like the perfect guy: He “shared” regularly, “checked in” often, kept you “fed” with the latest news, and paid attention to what you “liked.” But before you knew it, Mark began to change: He invaded your privacy, started keeping tabs on everything you did, he […]
Let’s face it. A lot of the food which is mass-produced by large conglomerates is simply not good for you and only intended to addict your taste buds while enriching owners. Just walk down the center aisles of any supermarket and you will see tons of artificial colors, synthetic preservatives, massive amounts of refined sugar […]
So the camera panned over to this little kid at a Miami baseball game and…hahahahahaha https://vine.co/v/MtZ2xhIjDPe
So we recently had the chance to play around with a couple of apps which came out earlier this month for the iPhone and iPad which promise to teach all about the constellations in a non-coma-inducing way. For those who were in a coma during science class and don’t know what we are talking about, […]
A lot of teens struggle with what to get their moms on Mother’s Day. While she always appreciates the hand-made cards and extra hugs, why not surprise her with a tasty treat? To help you out, the stars of the upcoming movie “Moms’ Night Out,” in collaboration with eMeals, have provided some easy-to-make, delicious recipes […]
With Easter right around the corner, we thought we would share some of the top Easter images on WeHeartIt to get you into the spirit. Scroll down to the last one for the ultimate cuteness!
We reached out to teenage anti-bully crusader Rebecca Parkin, from England, to write a piece for us on her experiences and to talk to a few adults about the subject. Here is her article: Living in a society is very hard for everyone. However sometimes people take being ‘normal’ too seriously and bully or harass […]