Vibe Check Mag October 2025-Issue 1

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MEET THE CYBER BELLES Your new cyber friends that are made for and just like you. MEET THE CYBER BELLES Your new cyber friends that are made for and just like you. exclusiveinterview. exclusiveinterview.

HALLOWEEN PLANNER

Plan the ultimate Halloween party with a DIY template. HALLOWEEN PLANNER

Plan the ultimate Halloween party with a DIY template.

Affirmations

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IMPORTANT IMPORTANT

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BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL

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SMART SMART

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fall trends to to make your pumpkin patch outfit hit

Exclusive interview with Aubrey Gilmore on her fall favorites and traditions

Build your wardrobe with fall essentials pieces.

FROM THE EDITOR

Hey Lil Sis! ��

I can’t believe you’re reading the very first issue of Vibe Check Magazine! Growing up in the 2000’s, I was inspired by many magazines to start my own, so I began writing stories, blogs, then articles. In 2013, I worked as a fashion editor for a celebrity’s blog and even then I had YOU in mind to create this space for ages 9-13. This is YOUR space to laugh, dream, and totally express yourself.

Inside, we’ve got everything from a Y2Kinspired fashion spread to a quiz that will tell you which of Cyber Belle you are.

This mag is all about fun vibes, friendship, and showing off your personality. Whether you are here for the fashion, the games, or just to read, it’s something inside for you. I hope every page makes you smile as much as we did making it for you.

Sahara Monet Imani Gilmore

Editor-in-Chief

MEET THE CYBER BELLES MEET THE CYBER BELLES

The CyberBelles are a squad of super-talented, creative, and dazzling tween girls from all backgrounds! From singing and dancing to coding and fashion design, each girl brings her own sparkle to the team. Get to know the Belles in this issue.

SARAI KENNEDI LUCY DANIELLA JENNIE

Answer the following questions about everyday life

Which Squad Star Are You? ��

My favorite color is

a) Red

b) Purple

c) Pink

d) Emerald Green

e) Yellow

My hobby is

a) DIY Projects

b) Sports

c) Tasting New Foods

d) Gaming

e) Dancing

Favorite Y2K trend?

a) Shiny/Metallic Fabric

b) Baggy Jeans

c) Butterfly Clips

d) Bedazzled Flip Phone

e) iPod

At school, I am the…..

a) Best-Dressed

b) All-Star

c) Always Smiling

d) Always On Time

e) Most Talkative

What environment energizes you the most?

a) The Mall

b) The Playing Field/ Court

c) New Resturants

d) Gaming Room

e) Dance Practice

I am mostly…

a) Creative

b) Athletic

c) Curious

d) Competitive

e) Energetic

Which school club/activity excites you most?

a) Fashion Club

b) Sports Team

c) Home Ec. (Cooking Class)

d) Book Club

e) Student Council

How do you recharge after a long busy day?

a) Binge Watch Your Favorite Show

b) Hot Bubble Bath

c) Eat A Big Meal

d) Play Video Game

e) Listen To New Music

On weekends, I wake up and

a) Plans outfit

b) Go on morning run

c) Cook breakfast for everyone

d) Scroll

e) FT with my friends to plan outting

At a party, where are you?

a) Fashionably Late

b) Hyping up bday person

c) Eatting Desserts

d) Getting Content

e) On the dance floor

Mostly A’s

You’retheCreativeFashionistawhosetsthevibe foreveryoneelse.Fromyouroutfitstoyourideas, you’realwaysonestepaheadandneverafraidto standout.

Mostly B’s

You’retheAthletewhobringsenergy,strength, anddetermination.Whetherit’spracticeorgame day,yougiveityourallandinspireotherstopush harder.

Mostly C’s

You’retheCuriousExplorer,alwaysreadyto learn,discover,anddivedeepintonewthings. Nothinggetspastyourbigimaginationandsharp mind!

Mostly D’s

You’retheGamerwithmajorskills.Quick thinking,bigwins,andendlesscreativitymake youtheplayereveryonewantsontheirteam.

Mostly E’s

You’retheMusicLoverwhofeelseverybeat. Whetheryou’rejamming,dancing,orsingingyour heartout,youbringtheperfectplaylistenergy whereveryougo.

1. What’s your favorite thing about fall?

Aubrey: My favorite thing has to be my birthday for one and the other thing is visiting pumpkin patches

2. What’s your favorite fall drink hot chocolate, apple cider, or something else?

Aubrey: Hot chocolate with whipped cream and sprinkles and candy pieces(M&Ms)

3. What’s your go-to cozy fall outfit?

Aubrey: Sweatsuit with Ugg boots

4. Would you rather wear cozy sweaters every day or cute boots every day this fall?

Aubrey: Cozy Sweaters, I love feeling warm.

5. Do you prefer a chilly fall night with blankets or a sunny fall afternoon outside?

Aubrey: This is a tough one but I’m going with a chilly night with blankets.

6. What’s your favorite fall holiday: Halloween or Thanksgiving?

Aubrey: Halloween!!

7. Do you like spooky Halloween decorations �� or cute fall decorations �� better?

Aubrey: Spooky Halloween decorations

8. Would you rather go trick-or-treating with friends or stay home and watch Halloween movies?

Aubrey: Trick or Treating w/ friends

9. Do you have a favorite fall tradition with your friends or family?

Aubrey: Yes, we throw Halloween parties for my sister and our friends and on the actual day we all go out as a family.

ESSENTIALS FALL FASHION

s you begin to build your closet you will rn that there are two different types of ing- Trendy and Essential. Trendy pieces only fashionable or in style for a moment influenced by recent ideas or celebrities usually change depending on the season. ssentials, or a “capsule wardrobe”, are atile pieces that form the foundation and can be styled in many ways. ck out some fall essential pieces that will always be in style!

QUICKAFTER -SCHOOL SNACK

Trail Mix

Prep Time: 5-10 mins

Cook Time: 0 mins Total Time: 5-10 mins

Yield: Serves 12 Category: Snack

Method: No-Cook Cuisine: American

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups of Nuts (Almonds, Cashews, or Peanuts

1 cup of Seeds (Sunflower or Pumkin)

1 cup of Dried Fruit (Raisins, pineapples, or Mangoes

1 cup of Popcorn

½ cup of Dark Chocolate

¼ tsp Sea Salt, ½ tsp Cinnamon, pinch of Nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Combine in large bowl and mix well.

2. Store in ziploc bag

3. Keep for up to a month

DETAILS PARTY PLANNER

Making Friends

School is back in session and whether you are attending a new school or returning to a previous school, you will have an opportunity to make friends. Here are 5 tips for making new friends this year:

Chat with someone that is alone. Listen TWICE as much as you speak Show

CHRISTMAS IS ONLY 12 WEEKS AWAY! WANT TO HAVE YOUR OWN SPENDING MONEY FOR GIFTS (OR A LITTLE TREAT FOR YOURSELF)? TRY THE 12-WEEK SAVINGS CHALLENGE:

Halloween & Thanksgiving Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fashion

Pick a goal $5 a week = $60 by Christmas, $10 a week = $120!

Use a jar, envelope, or tracker to keep your savings safe

*Bonus tip: Save a part of your allowance or chore money (like 20%) each week.

By Mary Downing Hahn

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This year we are dropping our pumpkin painting Halloween tradition and trading them in for painting our bath bombs. Please, dont grab the paint, you will need to use COSMETIC MICA POWDER and a paint brush. The power is already a dry pigment that’s used in many different products like lotions, eyeshadows, and bath bombs to give it a radiant glow and shimmering finish and a BONUS it dries super fast. �� Let me know on our socials are you team bath bombs or are you sticking with paintting pumpkins.

Pumpkin Paintings

Bath Bombs

WHAT’S THE HYPE?

As you have seen your classmates have traded in their JanSport backbacks for a limited-edition design featuring bold graphics and Y2k pop culture characters. The bag has a slot for laptops, tablets, and. headphones along with various pockets. On the outside, the bags are made from high quality, durable, water-resistant to withstand daily wear and tear.

Now their price is on the higher price range with a 90 day warranty. Whether you have one or not, the most important thing is that you show up everyday with “A BACKPACK” and supplies prepared to take on the day.