What Gives!? :: Seventeen http://whatgives.com/profile/Seventeen/blog/ What Gives!? is a social goodworking blog that's all about you and us, and the great things we can do together. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss whatgives@ebay.com whatgives@ebay.com 2008 What Gives!? en Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://whatgives.com/post/2008/8/step-out-to-fight-diabetes Step out to fight diabetes! Summer means more daylight, more time to hang out outside and more time to get in shape for back-to-school! If you exercise by power walking around the neighborhood with your girls, why not do it to end diabetes?

“Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes” is an American Diabetes Association fundraiser that gets teams involved in supporting diabetes research. Get people to sponsor you for every mile you walk! It’s a fun, high-energy way to raise money toward a cure, and anyone can participate; just bring your enthusiasm!

Find a Step Out event near you at stepout.diabetes.org! Ever wonder what it would be like to speak out about diabetes? 17-year-old Tesch West is a Youth Advocate for ADA and also a type 1 diabetic. Read her blog about how she deals here!

And check out seventeen.com for great celebrity playlists to get you moving while you walk for the cure!

]]> http://whatgives.com/post/2008/8/step-out-to-fight-diabetes http://whatgives.com/post/2008/8/step-out-to-fight-diabetes#comments Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:00:00 -0500 What Gives!? http://whatgives.com/post/2008/7/reverb-rocks Reverb rocks! Fedora-wearing Jason Mraz has had us smiling all summer since the release of his newest album ”We Sing. We Dance. We steal Things,” but he’s given us an even better reason to start singing his tune.

Jason’s “Music, Magic, Make Peace” tour that hit U.S. cities in April partnered with Reverb, a non-profit organization that helps you and your favorite musicians rock out at a completely “green” venue.

Avril Lvigne, Fall Out Boy, Kelly Clarkson and Panic at the Disco have also hopped on the bandwagon when it comes to eco-chic. Even John Mayer’s summer tour is on board with biodiesel-fueled tour buses and eco-friendly merchandise. Reverb also rounds up recycling from fans and helps to reduce the amount of trash that always seems to hang around - long after the groupies go home! They’ve already reached 4.6 million fans!

Go to Reverb’s Web site to watch a clip of their efforts on tour! Want to volunteer? You could help the environment while being serenaded by your favorite artists and go home with a t-shirt and goodie bag! Click here to find out how!

Check out seventeen.com to see how other celebs are going green! So who is your favorite eco-friendly artist? What do you think about volunteering with Reverb? Tell us below!

]]> http://whatgives.com/post/2008/7/reverb-rocks http://whatgives.com/post/2008/7/reverb-rocks#comments Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:18:00 -0500 What Gives!? http://whatgives.com/post/2008/7/national-night-out-targets-crime National Night Out targets crime Who can resist "Bullseye," Target's super-cute, bull terrier mascot? But now the supermarket is giving Seventeen another reason to love the brand!

Target, partnered with the National Association of Town Watch, will sponsor the twenty-fifth anniversary of National Night Out - a traditional neighborhood-watch event aimed at crime prevention. This year's festivities will be held August 5 and are expected to attract 35 million Americans in 12,000 communities from all 50 states!

Want to add to the guest list? You could help organize a front port vigil, block party or cookout for your friends! Check out nationaltownwatch.org to connect with a community organizer in your neighborhood!

Near Washington, D.C.? NNO will honor its anniversary year with a national celebration on the National Mall. Open and free to the public, it will feature a musical performance by a soon-to-be-announced celebrity performer, fun crafts, police safety demonstrations and food!

So will you get involved with NNO? It's as easy as hanging out with your neighbors! Tell us how you plan to help!

PS - If you're organizing a block party, check out seventeen.com to get yummy recipes!

]]> http://whatgives.com/post/2008/7/national-night-out-targets-crime http://whatgives.com/post/2008/7/national-night-out-targets-crime#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:58:22 -0500 What Gives!? http://whatgives.com/post/2008/7/green-your-makeup 'Green' your makeup! A quick dash of makeup can rev up your look and brighten your mood, but a little goes a long way, environmentally-speaking. All those plastic lip gloss tubes, mascara wands and old, nasty blush brushes make up a percentage of landfill waste. Luckily, these cosmetic celebrities are taking a stand! Check out Seventeen's list of biodegradable beauty options:

1. Model Josie Maran is creating luxury with a conscience. Her makeup products from her collection, launched in 2007, contain ingredients such as natural jojoba oil and are housed in biodegradable packaging. Seventeen's favorite is the Plumping Lip Gloss, which uses marine collagen to pump up your pout. Check out her Web site!

2. Smashbox, an animal-cruelty free company, has created a collection called "Green Room" with environmentally-friendly bronzer and lip gloss! The products contain Moringa seed extract for healthy skin, and the packaging is biodegradable and recyclable! With every purchase of a Green Room product, a Moringa tree will be planted in a developing country for Trees for the Future. Find out more at smashbox.com!

3. CARGO Cosmetics scored a nomination for The Best of Sephora with its PlantLove Botanical Lipstick. The stick is made entirely from corn! The outer carton is made of flower paper embedded with real flower seeds! So when your color is gone, simply plant the tube and wait for flowers to grow. For more info, go to cargocosmetics.com!

So is your makeup bag 'green?' Do you think all-natural products give you just as great of a look as regular products? Give us your take!

PS: Get the latest beauty news, trends, and more from the Seventeen Beauty editors in the Seventeen Style Blog!

]]> http://whatgives.com/post/2008/7/green-your-makeup http://whatgives.com/post/2008/7/green-your-makeup#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:50:17 -0500 What Gives!? http://whatgives.com/post/2008/7/buy-lip-gloss-make-a-smile Buy lip gloss; make a smile

Jessica Simpson recently graced the cover of Dear Doctor magazine for her connection with Operation Smile, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to treating children around the world with facial deformities.

Though, unlike Jessica, you may not be dating a Dallas Cowboy, you can still support the cause while looking fabulous! By purchasing a tube of Dior lip gloss in "Tinsley Pink," you will donate 5 percent of the proceeds to Operation Smile!

This limited-release sparkly bubblegum shade -- created by New York socialite Tinsley Mortimer -- is available exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue ($24.40), but donations will only be made through September. Go to your nearest Saks store to stock up on the shimmer!

Will you add "Tinsley Pink" to your beauty collection? What are other good ways to contribute to charities? Tell Seventeen what you think!

Then go to seventeen.com to see what other girls are doing to help the world.

]]> http://whatgives.com/post/2008/7/buy-lip-gloss-make-a-smile http://whatgives.com/post/2008/7/buy-lip-gloss-make-a-smile#comments Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0500 What Gives!? http://whatgives.com/post/2008/6/alicia-keys-in-africa-for-hivaids-documentary Alicia Keys in Africa for HIV/AIDS documentary Alicia Keys, Seventeen’s July cover girl, uses her voice for more than just great music! She also speaks out by working with Keep A Child Alive,” an HIV/AIDS charity foundation, giving life-saving medication to families in Africa.

Through a documentary film narrated by Alicia called Alicia in Africa, the singing sensation takes you first-hand into the AIDS problem where fewer than 5 percent of infected children have access to antiretroviral drugs!

Watch the film below and upload a response on the Alicia in Africa Web site!



What did you think of the film? Is AIDS an over-looked issue in the United States? Tell us below! And, go to seventeen.com to see behind the scenes of Alicia’s cover shoot!

]]> http://whatgives.com/post/2008/6/alicia-keys-in-africa-for-hivaids-documentary http://whatgives.com/post/2008/6/alicia-keys-in-africa-for-hivaids-documentary#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0500 What Gives!? http://whatgives.com/post/2008/6/save-water-with-these-5-tips Save water with these 5 tips! What’s the best beauty weapon? Water, au-natural! It’s no secret that H2O keeps your skin healthy and glowing and can even help maintain a healthy weight! So why waste it? Here are some tips on conserving the fountain of youth:

1. We know you need clean skinny jeans, but hold off running the washing machine ‘til you have a full load!
2. It’s good to eat your veggies, but scrub them with a vegetable brush in a bowl of water; don’t let the faucet run while you rinse.
3. Turn off the water when brushing your teeth. Faucets can leak two to three gallons per minute!
4. Everybody loves a loofah-licious, relaxing shower, but cut it short to relieve stress on the environment! You could conserve five to seven gallons per minute!
5. Don’t wait for a cold tap. Chill your drinking water in the fridge and even filter it with a Brita or Pur pitcher!

Check out Seventeen Green for more fun ways to save the environment!

]]> http://whatgives.com/post/2008/6/save-water-with-these-5-tips http://whatgives.com/post/2008/6/save-water-with-these-5-tips#comments Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:19:21 -0500 What Gives!? http://whatgives.com/post/2008/6/help-stop-cyberbullying Help stop cyberbullying!

Megan Meier was 13 years old and talking online to someone she thought she could trust. Then, all of a sudden, she became the victim of cyberbullying. She ultimately was so hurt from it that she took her own life in October 2006. Unfortunately, she's not the first teen to have been affected like that. Cyberbullying has become an issue online, but you can help.
Log on to myyearbook.com/meganpledge to sign the Megan Pledge and take a stand against cyberbullies. Agree to not use technology to hurt others, think about the person on the other side, and take a stand against cyberbullying. The Web site is looking for a million signatures. Add yours to the list now and share this info with your friends!
Plus, go here for more resources to help keep you safe online!
Have you ever been a victim of cyberbullying? Do you know someone who has? Tell us about it now!

]]> http://whatgives.com/post/2008/6/help-stop-cyberbullying http://whatgives.com/post/2008/6/help-stop-cyberbullying#comments Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:00:00 -0500 What Gives!? http://whatgives.com/post/2008/5/what-are-your-2-cents What are your 2 cents?

The 2008 presidential election is a huge deal — even if you’re not old enough to vote. There are great opportunities for everyone (even those under the legal voting age of 18) to get involved. Seventeen encourages you to get involved with politics no matter how old you are, and we know the perfect place to do it!

We discovered this really cool Website called My2Cents , where you can state your opinion on everything from poverty to equal rights. Click on the “Get started” button and peek inside an issue that interests you. There, you’ll find pennies that, when scrolled over, tell you what other teens just like you are saying about those issues. And don’t forget to add your 2 cents!

What issues are important to you? Tell us about them now!

Plus, find out how you can make a difference in the election and win a trip to Hollywood at seventeen.com/declareyourself.

]]> http://whatgives.com/post/2008/5/what-are-your-2-cents http://whatgives.com/post/2008/5/what-are-your-2-cents#comments Wed, 21 May 2008 10:35:52 -0500 What Gives!? http://whatgives.com/post/2008/5/keep-the-prom-spirit-alive Keep the prom spirit alive!

We at Seventeen have been talking about prom for a while now. The preparation for the Seventeen prom issue began in the fall, and the issue came out in late December. So, as you can imagine, the whole staff has been anticipating the news about how YOUR experience with the dress, date and dance went. We hope that each and every one of you has the perfect prom night!

Are you interested in keeping the wonderful prom spirit alive, even after the big night is over? We know of a great way to do that — and to help others! You can pass on your dress to another girl and make her dream night come true! There’s a really great new web site called donatemydress.org. It’s a directory of local dress drive organizations across the U.S. where you can donate or receive a special occasions dress.The site also has info on upcoming local events, a photo gallery, and other great ways to help out!

Seventeen encourages you to donate your dress, especially if you never plan to wear it again. Imagine how excited the girl receiving it will be (we bet it will be similar to the excitement you felt when you found it, and that’s an awesome feeling to share!)

Are you going to participate in this program? Let us know! Or, have you donated a dress before? Let us know how the experience made you feel!

Get more prom info at seventeen.com.

]]> http://whatgives.com/post/2008/5/keep-the-prom-spirit-alive http://whatgives.com/post/2008/5/keep-the-prom-spirit-alive#comments Mon, 12 May 2008 15:35:25 -0500 What Gives!?