Especially on a warm summer day, it’s hard not to fall in love with the refreshing and rich taste of chocolate chip frappuccinos, but what …
Dear Past Me: Remember to Take Chances
Dear Past Me, For you, everything is beginning. You are 14, you don’t know anyone. Your sister still lives at home, and you are …
4 Truths About Being an Active Writer While in School
Being a journalist or writer can seem like a dream career path: contemplating new ideas while looking out the window or even scribbling notes in …
The Truth About Pollinators
When you think of bees, you may think of them as some sort of nuisance, pestering you in the warmer months of the year. Yet …
My Favorite Granola Recipe
Today, I am going to convince you why you must try making my homemade granola recipe. 1. Granola is generally associated as a healthy snack …
Note to Self: A Letter from Me to Me
When you wake up on a Monday morning, cranky and dreading yet another day of high school, just remember that I love you. Always have, …
Stand Tall International: An Interview with Charity Co-Founder Masha Balovlenkov
Welcome back, Germ readers! Recently, Germ had the great honor of interviewing Masha Balovlenkov, co-founder of the non-profit organization Stand Tall International. Through her team’s …
4 Ways to Be More Mindful in Your Everyday Life
I first read about mindfulness in a book called Peace Is Every Breath: A Practice for Our Busy Lives, by Thich Nhat Hanh. In the …
DIY: Flower Crown
Have you ever thought to give someone a flower crown for their birthday? Flower crowns make great birthday presents. Why buy a normal plastic crown …