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I have a chiuaua/terrier who won't do anything. Shes cute and stuff but she won't play she's not trained either I throw a ball, she lays there i run she lays there i will try to play with her but shell do nothing! how do i make her more energenic????? thanks!!

Hey girl, it's tough, but all you can do is offer to play with her and let her go from there. If she wants to play, she'll come to you.

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Alyssa B.

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by katykat3000 on 7/21/2011 10:44:46 PM

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so, i got the clean and clear acne stuff, and it says that 100 percent of people had clearer skin in 1 day, but I was on my period when I started and I hear acne gets worse during then, and it seems like my acne got worse, not better... I'm gonna keep using it, but I just don't understand why all my friends skin is so pretty and mine has bumps? Any tips? Thanks!!!

Hey girl, trust me when I say not everyone has clear skin – especially in a day. Clean and Clear may not work for your skin, but don't sweat it. It doesn't work for mine or a lot of other people's either. So try different products and see which one works best ttrough trial and error.

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Alyssa B.

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by Shorty33 on 7/21/2011 9:37:28 PM

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Wear can i find cute notebooks and folders with cute designs for school? Thank ya!

Hey girl, I'm a big fan of Target. I'd definitely check out their gear now before everyone else does — you get first pick.

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by luvpink11 on 7/21/2011 9:29:20 PM

Same here! It's a new school year - better than the middle of the year though. Just talk to a girl you are near, like saying a compliment (it almost ALWAYS gets them to say at least a sentence or two and is almost guaranteed to start a convo.) Best to do this in homeroom so you know someone you can sit with at lunch.

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by happydays!:-) on 7/21/2011 9:20:35 PM

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I want to start wearing make up. But my sister won't allow me to! She keeps saying things like "I didn't start wearing make up until I was in 8th grade!"
PLease don't say that I should talk to my parents, just don't.
I only want to wear a little eyeliner and eyeshadow and sometimes lip gloss.
What do I do?

Hey girl, I think it's important to remember who the boss is here: your sister isn't. Ask your mom if you can and just ignore your sis. She doesn't call the shots. Don't let her.

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by fungirl123 on 7/21/2011 9:17:50 PM