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—Holly Holmberg Brooks, Founder of GirlSite
17 Play It Safe
by Tina Groeger

Have you ever been in a situation where you weren’t sure what to do? I'm a teen mentor for a program called Girls LEAP. LEAP stands for Leadership Empowerment and Awareness Program, and it gives girls the physical and mental skills to defend themselves in scary situations. Knowing and practicing how to react in a dangerous situation is important for everyone, but especially for girls. Here are some guidelines on how to be safe in uncomfortable or threatening situations.
20 Cool Careers
Since childhood, Kari Miller has been a fan of auto racing. Miller was introduced to the sport of auto racing by her father, Dave Miller. Kari currently races in the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series at Raceway Park in Shakopee, MN. Ironically, Kari’s dad also competed at Raceway Park in the earlier days of the track
21 Tipping the scales
How much should you tip? GirlSite, Editor, Jennifer Park, gives us some great tips…on tipping.
22 Q&A's... About School
By Lauren, 18, ace student and extra-curricular guru!
23 Friends
Ask our friend columnist all of your questions on everything from friends to foes to everything in between.

By Carolyn Van Ness
24 Skincare 101
Hormones, homework and hotties--it's hard enough to deal without throwing stressed, broken-out or irritated skin into the mix. With the help of IDI skin expert and spokesperson, Annet King, great-looking skin is an achievable goal. Here are some helpful hints crucial to good skin care.
25 Beauty
Summer Skin Solutions
From The Experts at the International Dermal Institute (IDI)


26 Fashion
Brooke gives you the in's and out's to summer's hottest looks from shoes to sunglasses to skirts.
By Brooke Pace, GirlSite Editor

27 Family
Can't live with them, can't live without them...so, here's some helpful advice to get you through it.

By Twins Danny and Jessie, 16