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Don’t Forget To Vote

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As an editorial team, we decided to encourage you to VOTE if you are living in the US.  No, we aren’t endorsing a particular candidate, but we feel strongly that each person should have her voice heard.
In the meantime, we are hard at work on our November/December issue of All Things Girl, which will be […]

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From the Editor: Mid-Issue Update: Harvest

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We are officially in the season of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.  I’ve been on the East Coast most of past few weeks, and though the temperature doesn’t show it daily, there is a definite change in the air that you can just feel.  Autumn is a time when the earth begins its journey of […]

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From the Editor: Welcome to Harvest (Sept/Oct 2008)

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Though at first glance you might think “autumn”, the theme of “Harvest” has so many more interpretations than the straightforward thoughts of horns-a-plenty and falling leaves. It brings to mind the thoughts of full moons and camp fires, the planting of seeds of all sorts which bring us fruits of our labors, both literally and […]

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From the Editor: Mid-Issue Update: Spice of Life

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The dog-days of summer are here in the Northern Hemisphere, and some of us are feeling the effects.  What more perfect time of year to spend a little bit of time inside…and celebrate with us the varieties that life has to offer?  It’s August, and that puts us at the mid-point for the 4th 2008 […]

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Give Us Some Sugar

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We recently added a way for those of you with small businesses to show your love:  advertise at All Things Girl.
For our readers, you know we are going to do this the right way:  advertisements only accepted for products that match us and our readers.  For advertisers, an amazing audience that cares about fabulousness.   For […]

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From the Editor: Welcome to Spice of Life (July/August 2008)

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It was poet William Cowper who said “Variety is the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavor.”   We here at All Things Girl are strong believers in that whole train of thought and are pleased to bring to you the fourth issue of 2008:  Spice of Life.
As you scroll through the virtual […]

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What Are You Doing?

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It’s the question you ask a million times a week to your family and your friends. But did you ever wonder what we are doing here at All Things Girl? Follow us on Twitter, then you will be in the know.
Don’t forget to tell your friends…

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MORE Book Winners!

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In April, we offered copies of Lauren Henderson’s KISS ME KILL ME to five random readers who left comments. Those winners have finally been chosen.
Becca, Brigita, Cathrine, Erin and Julie, should all have an email from me, Melissa, asking for your mailing address so we can send your copies.
Let us know when you […]

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Expansions at ATG

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If you are familiar with All Things Girl, then you may notice a couple of new navigational links.
First of all, we have created a “Links We Love” page.   Now, this isn’t a simple link exchange, but a compilation of links from folks we have featured, breadcrumbs to the business websites of our staff as well […]

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MagCloud

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We are big into self-publishing, obviously, and for some time (*ahem* a few years) we have talked about doing a print version of All Things Girl. Each time we broached the topic, things got in the way - mostly the lack of time and not really knowing where to even begin in going print. What […]

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Upcoming covergirl and man of the moment

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I have just finished the interviews for the cover girl and man of the moment for July — actress Francia Raisa and singer-songwriter Crosby Loggins. I am so excited to share them with you.
Francia is, at just 19, a grounded, mature and forward thinking woman, with a promising future. The young star of […]

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All Kinds of Yumminess

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At times, I know we seem very quiet here at All Things Girl, but it doesn’t mean that we aren’t working on all kinds of yummy and fabulous things for your future enjoyment. I am very excited about our upcoming feature interviews, cover girls and Men of the Month as well as the peek […]

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Just like that!

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Approximately nine years ago, I joined an online diary community to find support to quit smoking. This search led me to a wider diary community which afforded me the opportunity to meet Melissa Bartell (albeit virtually). After years of patient prodding, she nudged me to All Things Girl, where I’ve been encouraged to […]

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From the Editor: Mid-Issue Update: Sacrifice

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We’re halfway to the close of 2008 already as we reach June - a good mid-point for the 3rd issue of All Things Girl:  Sacrifice.  There has been an amazing response to this issue so far - as we explore the daily and life-changing sacrifices folks make.  Take a moment and look at your neighbors […]

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Planning Ahead: ATG 2009

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Can you believe we are approaching the half-way point of 2008?  I am shocked at times when I write the date and the realization hits me!  So far, you have seen our themes range from “Love & Lust” to “Earth & Sky” and now “Sacrifice”.  Coming in July, we still have “Spice of Life”, Fall […]

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Science Fiction Novel Appeals to Mainstream Audiences

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Earth has been invaded and humans have become hosts to “The Souls”, who take over the minds of the human while leaving their body intact. Out there, however, are those rebel humans: they are the survivors….
Melanie was one such survivor. She and her brother Jamie had been hiding, resisting being taken by […]

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