25 Things I Want My 4 Girls To Learn:

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  1. Keep up with your finances.  Don’t let things get away from you financially.  (We use computer software, but find what works for you!)
  2. With your money: spend, save, and give.  Don’t forget to give.  Find a church AND a charity you are passionate about and give.
  3. When you get married, you never have “my money” and “his money”.  You have “our money”, unless mutually agreed upon.
  4. You are beautiful.  Just. the. way. you. are.  Your straight hair is beautiful.  Your curly hair is beautiful.  Your blue eyes are beautiful.  Your brown eyes are beautiful.  Your long legs are beautiful.  Your short legs are beautiful.  Just the way you are is beautiful.  But, yes, you do have upkeep.  Cut your nails, cut your hair.
  5. Wear a smile.  It’s the best accessory.
  6. Your skin is your largest organ.  Take care of it.  Avoid parabans and sulfates.  It’s worth the extra money.
  7. Wear sunscreen.  (nonchemical ones, but in a bind, chemical ones are better than nothing)
  8. Eat your fruits and vegetables.  Every day.
  9. Drink lots of water.
  10. Sodas, while tasty, are loaded with calories, carbs, sugars, caffeine, and chemicals. 
  11. Be kind.
  12. Don’t just buy sneakers because they are cute.  Use them.  Exercise.  Find a way of exercise you love and do it.  Dance.  Tumbling.  Karate.  Soccer.  Basketball.  Running.  Walking.  Ellipetical.  Weight lifting.  Cycling.  Try to do a variety.
  13. A pedicure can make you feel girly when you aren’t feeling so girly.
  14. Give of yourself.  Give your time and your talents.  But, don’t spread yourself too thin.
  15. Sing.  Even, if out of tune.
  16. Laugh.  Laugh loud.
  17. Dance.
  18. Your heart will get broken.  By a friend.  By a boyfriend.  Spend some time crying about it.  It’s okay.  But, don’t let it consume you and don’t cry too long.  You will get over it.
  19. Be a good friend.  Don’t abandon your friends for a boyfriend.  Find a way to incorporate both.
  20. I will always be your mother.  Call me-when you need help, and when you don’t.
  21. I will always love you.  No. matter. what.
  22. You will make some bad choices.  These things do NOT define you.  What floods your heart is what defines you.  Not some fleeting moment.
  23. Birth control is always available!!!!!
  24. You should learn to cook, at least a few meals, especially ones that are healthy, tasty, and don’t require too much time.
  25. Always do your best.  Yes, do your best in school, even if your best isn’t an “A”.  Take pride in your work.

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