make money and help the planet Book Review: Hot, Rich & Green

Who knew that saving the planet could result in not just benefitting Mother Earth but also boosting your bank account? That’s exactly what Rebecca Harrell Tickell, environmental activist and author, says in her book, Hot, Rich & Green! The Secret … Continue reading

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doodlesunleashed 8 Great Books for Creative Teens

Because we’re celebrating creativity this month, we decided to share a few of our favorite creative books rather than just highlight one. Whether you’re an artist, screenwriter, or fashion maven, these books have you covered: Design Your Own Tees: Techniques … Continue reading

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TornadoWarningCover Book Review: TORNADO WARNING

This month’s media buzz review is closely tied to the cause we’re featuring this month on Heart of Gold – teen dating violence. Tornado Warning: A Memoir of Teen Dating Violence and Its Effect on a Woman’s Life is the … Continue reading

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Good Magazine Magazine Review: GOOD

Their motto is “For people who give a damn.” Well, that would definitely be us. And if GOOD Magazine isn’t on your radar yet, it should be. Why? Because GOOD is all about figuring out what works – not by … Continue reading

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dear_bully Book Review: Dear Bully

There is power in numbers. Especially when those numbers are comprised of brilliant authors taking a stand in support an important cause…bullying. The new anthology Dear Bully harnesses that power by presenting 70 personal essays from top young adult authors … Continue reading

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Chelsea Settles.jpg TV Show Review: MTV’s Chelsea Settles

MTV premiered its latest reality show, Chelsea Settles, last week. But this isn’t your standard put-a-bunch-of-strangers-together-and-watch-the-drama-unfold or follow-the-exploits-of-a-group-of-beautiful-frenemies fare. Chelsea Settles is the real-life story of Chelsea, a 23-year-old who leaves her small town in Pennsylvania to make a career … Continue reading

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180-Degrees-South-Poster-1 DVD Review: 180 Degrees South

If you blinked, you may have missed it in the theatres, but now the documentary 180 Degrees South is out on DVD, and if you love adventure, the outdoors, and supporting environmental causes, you’re going to love this film. There’s … Continue reading

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Rise Against Rise Against’s “Make It Stop (September’s Children)”

Musicians and social activism seem to go hand in hand, and that’s definitely the case for punk rock band Rise Against. Long involved in animals rights through their support of PETA, as well as other progressive causes, the band has … Continue reading

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waiting_for_superman3 DVD Review: Waiting for Superman

Did you know that in America right now, a teen drops out of high school every 26 seconds? That’s definitely not good news, especially when you consider that high school drop-outs are eight times more likely to go to prison, … Continue reading

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the good the bad the barbie Book Review: The Good, The Bad, and the Barbie

If you had Barbies when you were younger (or maybe you still have them today!), you’ll love the new book The Good, the Bad, and the Barbie: A Doll’s History and Her Impact on Us. This “unauthorized biography” from Tanya … Continue reading

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beyond_words Book Review: Beyond Words

Want to read some of the most cutting-edge writing from the newest generation of teen female poets, songwriters, novelists, and essayists in Los Angeles? Beyond Words: The Creative Voices of WriteGirl is a brilliant place to start. Beyond Words is … Continue reading

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