What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Middle School

Last Friday I hung out with 4th and 5th graders during theme day who were asking ALL about middle school. Starting a new chapter can be intimidating! Watch the video to learn what you HAVE to know before starting middle school.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1hUqeiboNo

What I Wish I Knew…

I’m so excited for today’s video! Before starting any new school year, I was totally scared. So many things ran through my mind. Trust me and watch the video. I share how my first day of high school went… eek. I was nervous about making friends, doing well in school, worried about what I looked like. I needed a big sister to ask all my first day questions to, which is why I’m introducing the Prep Series. Join me this summer and learn how to survive middle school, high school and college!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJypCa4pVLA

How to Get Over Exes

I get this question ALL the time!

So there we are on Instagram…
when we see our ex-boyfriend with a new girlfriend
or our old best friend with a new best friend…
and our heart sinks.

Today I’m answering how to get over an ex because, let’s be honest, everybody has been there!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAOKko8IIIs

Three Ingredient Healthy Cookies

My best friend Christine visited me this weekend and we decided to make 3 ingredient cookies. I love Instagram because I get so much inspiration there. When @lolacooks posted this recipe, I knew I had to check it out. These cookies are SUPER easy, delicious, AND healthy. What more could you ask for?

Ingredients

1 1/2 Bananas
3/4 cup oats
Chocolate (I used organic dark)

Directions

In a bowl mash banana and add in the oats. Stir until it forms a batter.

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Fold in chocolate. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.

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ENJOY!

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Do you Suffer from SMD (Social Media Drain)?

Today we’re talking about SMD. I suffer from it. A lot of my student suffer from it. It’s Social Media Drain. Symptoms include judging, comparing, feeling bored, losing track of time… any of these sound familiar? Don’t worry I got your back. Click to hear how to beat SMD.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmHkCSxmMsE

What Makes You Successful

Today I have a great topic for you! We’re talking success! This tip has totally changed the way I look at my life, especially when it comes to friends, body image, and grades! Check out the video to hear the secret to success.

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo4jMHkZ5TI

The Life Lesson I Learned from Greg Laswell

When I was at a Greg Laswell concert he shared a story that really stuck with me! Click to hear the life lesson I learned from Greg Laswell.

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWn95n2OtBE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Best Frozen Chocolate Almond Butter Banana Bites

Warning: this dessert is amazing! It tastes like ice cream, but it’s banana. I can’t get enough and wanted to share with you. This is an easy recipe to make at the beginning of the week and grab after dinner (okay I’ve been eating them as a snack too). Let me know if you try them!

Ingredients

Directions: 

Cut bananas in 1/2 inch thick slices.

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Spread almond butter onto slices and sandwich them together. Place on baking sheet and put in the freezer.

 

 

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In the meantime melt chocolate in either the microwave or on the stove. Once chocolate is melted take frozen bananas out of the freezer dipping them into the chocolate and placing them back onto baking sheet.

 

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Let freeze overnight (if you can wait!) and enjoy!

 

 

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How I Stopped Gossiping

Confession: I’ve gossiped. It seems that talking about people is a normal part of girl life. We text, tweet, subtweet, Instagram things about other people… even some stuff we have no idea is true or not. In this video I shared the BIG idea that changed my view of gossip!

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrHG-spNT3g