2016 Gift Guide for Teenage Girls

Got a teenage girl on your list? Here are 100+ ideas for what she might like for Christmas. There are all different price points and types of gifts ... mostly because every teenage girl I know has different preferences, interests, and tastes. That said, let me start with a recommendation for every teen (or tween) girl you know ... LIKED: Whose approval are you living for? by Kari Kampakis. Truly a must read for girls and their moms (and their teachers and youth pastors and anyone else who ... [Read More]

{Book Review} LIKED: Whose approval are you living for? by Kari Kampakis

Last week, Casiday looked at me and said, "I know you don't like when people talk about how many likes they have on social media, but my picture of Mamaw has over 100. Isn't that sweet?" I smiled at her because, for that one moment, I knew she'd been listening to all I've been telling her since we opened her first social media account when she turned 13. She may not agree or understand, but she has heard me repeat over and over that social media likes are not a measure of her value or ... [Read More]

Fashion Friday {accessories for teenage girls}

I've worn glasses since I was in the 6th grade. I have had every sort of dorky glasses known to man. Not once have I ever thought, "If I didn't need glasses, I'd still want to wear them."  Not. Once. But my girl? That's a whole different story ... she doesn't need glasses.  She can see perfectly. But, it appears we all want what we can't have. And so, when Firmoo offered me a pair of glasses to review, I knew this was just the opportunity for me to give my girl a little something ... [Read More]

30 Great Stocking Stuffers and Gifts for Teenage Girls

My girl and I have been working on her gift list for Christmas. Between her fellow cheerleaders, cousins, and close friends, she has quite a few gifts to buy or make. So, we've been on the hunt for the best gifts in several price ranges. And since we've done all this research, it seemed a shame not to share it with you as well ... since there's a pretty good chance at least a few of my readers have a teenage girl on their lists also. And so, here is our list of 30 great gifts for teenage girls ... [Read More]