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Justice Gift Guide for Tween Girls

Are you looking for the perfect gift for the girl in your life between the ages of 8-12? Not a kid and not yet a teen, this is definitely a hard age to shop for. I figured I would go to the tween herself to help me with this gift guide! So, if you have a tween girl on your holiday shopping list this year you will definitely want to make a stop at a Justice store this season. Our favorite tween girl brand is the perfect place to shop for all your girls’ must-have clothes, toys, accessories, and decor. 

Brynna and I have teamed up to share her holiday wish list from Justice and how easy it is to make your own on the Live Justice app! When you download the Live Justice App your tween girl can build her own holiday wish list and even email it to you! Making it easy for both of you! We are going to share her top 15 items on her holiday wish list that will help you finish shopping for any tween girl in your life!

Justice Gift Guide for Tween Girls

1. Shakey Mini Instant Film Frame

If you have a tween girl I’m sure she probably loves the instant film pictures. This frame is perfect for those pictures! Shake it up to create a cascade of shimmer and glitter! 

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2. Feather Light Up Dream Catcher

This dream catcher isn’t your normal dream catcher. This one lights up and makes the perfect dreamy decor for her space with bead and feather accents. Requires 2 AA batteries. 

3. 100% Extra Small Meal Time Mini Clay Kit  

This adorable clay playset includes all she needs to create four super fun mini-meals. This is exclusively available at Justice!

4. Fa La La Llama One Piece  

Brynna loves one piece Pj’s and this one has a festive touch for bedtime. The holiday llama print gives her wardrobe a hint of merry and bright spirit. The adorable fuzzy tummy and character hood make her transformation complete!

5. Just Shine French Tip Scented Press On Nails 

A set of 24 press-on nails with a class and clean French tip design. These are even vanilla scented for more fun! 

6. Just Shine 30-Piece Eye Shadow Palette 

30 glittery hues that sparkle and shimmer in the sun! Come in a stylish case that keeps her on the cutting edge

7. Chambray Button Up Jumpsuit 

This adorable jumpsuit is lightweight which is perfect for school days. With a banded waist and ankles for an ideal fit to keep her functional and fashionable! 

8. Sherpa Quarter Zip Hoodie 

Sherpa’s are definitely in this season and this one is perfect for your tween girl! Cute and comfy that will keep her cozy all day long! Trendy quarter length zipper with a large pouch pocket at the waist! 

9. Unicorn Light Up Bluetooth Headphones  

What tween girl doesn’t love headphones to jam out to her favorite songs?! Brynna loves these especially because they are Bluetooth so she doesn’t have to worry about a wire! They light up with a unicorn on her ear cups for a magical touch as well! 

10. Scrunchies

Get VSCO girl style with this scrunchie pack! Shimmering metallic, cool camo and fresh floral patterns. 

11. Kindness Is Magic Water Bottle 

VSCO girl style water bottle to make sure your girl stays hydrated in style! The glittery textured exterior gives her look a unique twist. The lid ring easily hooks to bookbags, purses, and more!

12. Blush Ankle Boots 

Hip ankle boots with glitter laces and detailing make her stand out in the crowd. Side zipper closure and super soft faux leather exterior. 

13. Crystal the Unicorn Jumbo Squishmallow  

Brynna absolutely loves the Squishmallows for Justice. The softest marshmallow feel your girl will want to cuddle all the time! 

14. Blossom Roll-On Lip Gloss 

Fresh fragrant lip gloss that smells as great as it looks! Each flavor is infused with natural dried flowers for a light floral scent. Rolls on clear for a subtle shine and comes in a variety of delicious flavors. 

15. Just Shine Initial Unicorn Wet Brush  

We are Wet Brush obsessed in our house and this personalized glitter unicorn design is perfect for any tween girl! Let her silky smooth hair shine! The ultra-soft bristles detangle with less damage, pain, and breakage! Win-Win!

 

The 2019 Live Justice Summit

On Friday, April 12th Sixty-one girls from across the United States met in Ohio near The Justice Retail Headquarters. They had flown, driven, and of course made sure to pack their Justice clothing to all come together for the first ever Live Justice Summit. 

If you follow us on Instagram I’m sure you have seen the many posts about the Summit. Although, it is so hard to put into words just how absolutely amazing and unforgettable the weekend was for not only the girls but for myself also, I am going to try my best to give you a glimpse of what we experienced.

Girls With Heart 

If you have a tween daughter you’ve probably spent too much time and even more money than you want to admit at Justice.

I’m sure you probably know by now that Justice also has an ambassador program called Girls With Heart. Over 75 girls from across the United States participate in this program. Both of my daughters are lucky enough to be part of this amazing program. Brynna has been an ambassador since the program started in 2016 and Mackenzie started 2 years ago. 

What is the Live Justice Summit?

The Live Justice Summit was a three-day experience built to inspire, equip, and empower girls to Be Unstoppable. 61 Girls With Heart Ambassadors from all over the United States came together for the first time to spend the weekend experiencing this unique and motivational growth opportunity for tween girls! 

For three days, these young girls learned from influential key note speakers and engaged in skill-based workshops. They experienced empowering keynotes and breakout sessions, plus fun extracurriculars, friendships, yummy food and swag-filled bags. It was a tween girls dream come true, my daughters told me so. 

Opening Night

Friday night all the parents and girls were taken by bus from the hotel to the Justice Headquarters. The girls were welcomed to the headquarters like celebrities. There was a dj, food, a photo booth along with tons of other fun activities as well. The girls participated in ice breakers while the parents went upstairs for a parent meeting. The welcome party was everything and more.

Be Unstoppable

The theme for the Live Justice Summit was Be Unstoppable. The weekend was all about girl power, encouragement and self-discovery. On Saturday the girls were taken to the Justice Headquarters and split up into smaller groups. The girls came up with plans on how to help out and give back to the community, practiced improv, public speaking and were inspired by all of the other amazing Girls with Heart.

After their first big day away from the parents at the Justice Headquarters led by the amazing team from Justice and Girls on The Run, it was time for the Ultra Squad book launch pajama party!

Saturday was also Brynna’s birthday, of course Justice did not disappoint and surprised her with a HUGE cake and all the girls sang Happy Birthday to her, truly a birthday that she will NEVER forget. The girls danced the night away in their pajamas with all their new friends. They also met Julia DeVillers, the author of the Ultra Squad books. Be sure to get your copies in store!

Keynote Speakers

Jess Ekstrom who is the founder of Headbands of Hope spoke to the girls about her mission. She told her story of struggle and how she came back after failing. Every girl can make a difference no matter what!

Maya Penn was another keynote speaker that the girls got to listen to and be inspired by. She is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, animator, artist, and the CEO of her eco-friendly fashion company, Maya’s Ideas.  

I had a chance to look through the girls work book they were keeping notes in and reading what they brought out of each session was truly eyeopening and powerful. Here is a peek at what they had to say.

A team from Girls on The Run™ led the girls in workshops on what makes them feel unstoppable and how they fit into the larger community around them.

Forever Friendships

The weekend was so inspirational and filled with so many amazing memories, forever friendships and empowerment. It was a weekend where the girls learned to break down personal boundaries and rise to the level of success they deserve! It was a weekend of inspiration and information with so many gems dropped. 

The girls brought so much knowledge and amazing friendships home with them. They promise to work hard to maintain the confidence and trust that Justice has shown in them and of course to continue to be unstoppable! We were so honored to be able to be at the first ever Live Justice Summit. Thank you Justice for this opportunity!

 

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Earth Day Beach Clean Up | The Georgia Sea Turtle Center

In honor of Earth Day and our recent trip to Ohio for the Live Justice Summit, Brynna wanted to help me with today’s blog post. 

Earth Day Inspiration

During one of the sessions at the Live Justice Summit the girls were asked about a business idea they had. Brynna’s idea was to clean up our beaches to help save sea turtles and of course the environment. I love that she was inspired to bring her idea home and put it to work, it doesn’t necessarily have to become a business but just a way to get people to help clean up the beaches! 

Since the weather is finally getting warmer, it is the perfect time of the year to get everyone out of the house. I do my best to find ways to get both of my daughters to unplug from their electronics. Grabbing a bucket and picking up some trash on the beach only takes a few minutes but it could have a huge impact! Look what Brynna found in just 5 minutes of a beach clean up yesterday! 

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center

While Earth Day is traditionally about conservation and environmental activism, it is also a great time to have an experience that could teach your child about what he or she is passionate about. From Ohio and the Live Justice Summit we went directly on our Spring Break trip to Jekyll Island. We had planned on visiting The Georgia Sea Turtle Center while we were there but after learning how passionate Brynna was about saving the turtles I knew this was a place we definitely had to visit on our trip. I am so glad we did because it was truly an eye-opening experience! 

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is located on Jekyll Island on the coast of Georgia, opened back in 2007. Not only is the center a rehabilitation facility and hospital for sea turtles, but it’s also an educational center raising awareness of the damage that has been done and steps we need to take in order to protect our environment. The center is both a working rescue center and an educational resource. Although we did learn a lot about the different types of sea turtles and their life cycles, we also learned so much more about the environment in general. 

Plastic

I was literally in shock when I read that it takes 450 years for a plastic bottle to break down. That’s astonishing – in a bad way! I was even shocked to realize how long it took biodegradable items to disintegrate, as I previously thought it happened a lot quicker. I definitely believe the more we are all aware of just how bad the situation, the more we can take action for the future of the environment.

Watching the operating room was very interesting. Spectators can’t hear what’s going on inside the room, but there is a white board that explains (in very simple terms) what they’re doing. While we were there we watched a turtle have his dressing changed, he was hit by car. Poor guy! 

After our visit to the to The Georgia Sea Turtle Center we realized that we can easily help save the turtles, and you can too! Start by picking up after yourself when you go to the beach, taking proper measures to recycle and reduce single-use plastics like straws, and to become an advocate! 

Brynna’s Beach Bucket Clean Up

An estimated hundreds of thousands of sea turtles die each year from ocean pollution, with many ingesting or becoming entangled in marine debris. Hungry sea turtles love to snack on jellyfish, but sometimes they can mistake a plastic bag for a jellyfish, but in consuming this debris, sea turtles can suffer blockages in their digestive systems that may lead to their death. In other cases, plastic in their guts may damage a turtle’s ability to absorb food and nutrients, weakening the animal over time. These turtles need our help.

We know that there are others doing their part to help protect Earth and all the creatures and plants living on it. It is time we do our part as well!  So if you are heading to the beach, grab a bucket and pick up the not so lovely trash that others have left behind. What can you find in 5 minutes?

What is your favorite way to celebrate Earth Day and care for our planet?

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