We had big plans to do something great and memorable for our last Frugal Teens video. However, plans sometimes change. The two of us had a fabulous time in San Francisco last week at the hsjSF Convention with some of the other Feather staffers. We spent time attending journalism sessions and spending time with our friends. The trip was a great experience….but...

We are sad to announce that this will be our final Frugal Teens video. With the end of the school year just around the corner, everything at school has been winding down. It seems like the last day of school is creeping up on us quickly, especially with school events and trips that make the days fly by. For our final video, we’re going to explore the...

We successfully up-cycled a few of our old t-shirts! When the two of us got together to film our video, I (Meredith) had just gotten back from a three-day choir trip that morning at 4 a.m.. As a result, our level of energy was quite low. Figuring out how to make new creations out of our shirts (and messing up along the way) definitely brightened our days. We started...

Do you ever find yourself wondering what to do with your old t-shirts? Do you get tired of the plainness of t-shirts? We’d like to introduce you to some ways to either restyle your shirts or use the material to make something new and different. You’ve probably already heard about cutting t-shirts into different styles, but we’re going to show you...

We successfully figured out how to get ready for formal frugally! We didn’t end up spending any money; we just ended up using products found around our houses. We first researched recipes for face masks that would hydrate and soothe our skin. We found a variety of recipes to choose from, each using different products. Depending on the products used in each...

Our school’s formal is fast approaching, and we’re starting to think about what we’re going to do to get ready. Preparing for formal can often become very expensive; the costs of a dress, shoes, jewelry and other items adds up quickly. In the days leading up to formal, girls begin thinking about how they’ll do their hair and make-up and...