So you got an awful gift. Now what?

Those awkward situation when… you open up your long-awaited gift to discover another boring pair of socks. Don’t know what to do? We’ve got you covered, girl. Hopefully, your acting skills come into play and you’re able to appear pleasantly...

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Send the cutest, easiest thank-you note ever

Now that you’ve unwrapped all of your holiday gifts and Instagrammed pics of your faves, its time to send a memo to your fam and friends letting them know how much your loved their boxes and bags of goodies. But...

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Be our guest! Your Miss Manners guide to family feasts

Tucking in to an epic family dinner? This Thanksgiving, be the most well-mannered babe at any table (even the grown-ups'!) with a little help from Miss Manners. Don’t forget to… Sip from your water glass. That’d be the one...

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Snag an exclusive sneak peek at GL's Dec/Jan 2013 issue!

*~* Check out what’s HOT in this issue *~* On sale and in mailboxes November 13! EXCLUSIVE! Victoria Justice spills on life after Victorious Shocked by her hit show’s abrupt end, this fierce femme is forging ahead. V spills exclusively to GL about her...

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How to handle bad news with grace

Sometimes, life hands you a big ol’ bucket of lemons. And yeah, it totally stinks. Maybe your school district decided to cut funding for your ultimate Frisbee team, or your best friend’s parents decided to move across the country. Maybe Mom and Dad...

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How to charm your homeroom teacher

You might think that your homeroom teacher isn’t all that important ‘cause after all, you only see him or her for a little bit each week. But you’d be surprised how much a bad relationship there can mess up the rest of your...

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7 secrets to making a killer first impression

I’m starting a new school this year and I really want to nail my first day. How can I make a great first impression? The secrets to making a positive first impression are nearly as mysterious as you might think. All you...

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Oops! How to recover from that #awkwardmomentwhen

We’ve all been the girl who’s kept her cool ‘til she lands in a way-awkward situation. It’s time to pull your foot outta your mouth, shake off that clumsy misstep and rock the awk, babe. Here’s how to recover when anything—and everything—goes wrong...

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