Literally Literacy!

Hello everyone! This is your reigning Miss Teen International, Carly Peeters, back with another blog. I’d like to introduce my pl…

Miss Teen International 2017!

Hi everyone! My name is Carly Peeters, and I am your newly crowned Miss Teen International 2017. I’m so proud to be bringing the …

Internationals Hotel Room Organization

1. Unpack (Move In) I highly recommend setting up your hotel room like you are moving in. This means immediately unpacking. Take …

How To Pack For Nationals

1. Don't Wait- Please do not wait until the last minute to pack. Take the time in advance to put all of your outfits together…

Opening Number Tips

Hello Ladies! I know one concern that some contestants have is about mastering the opening number. Especially ladies with no danc…

No Beauty Shines Brighter Than A Good Heart

When it comes to pageants, some people immediately judge them or think that they aren't a positive thing. Most think they are…

Healthy For Good Movement

Have you joined the American Heart Association's Healthy for Good Movement yet? If not you should! It is a four part program …

How To Prepare: Political Questions

I have had so many contestants express their worry about being asked a political question onstage! Ladies, if you prepare correct…

A Pageant Binder?

Some of you have heard of a “pageant binder” or “pageant bible.” I have gotten a few questions recently on what in the world that…

Now What Happens If I Look Sick...

In contrast to one of my last posts, what do you do when you hear this… “Why is she so small?” “Why does she wear those crazy out…

My Trip To Charleston

Hello everyone, Priscilla, Amanda and I were able to visit Charleston, West Virginia these past couple of days. I am so excited f…

How to Write a Testimony

Recently I have fallen in love with being involved in the government. Whether in the local, state, or national level you all can …

I May Not Always Look Sick

“You are just being lazy” “You could try harder” “You must just be tired” ...“You don’t look sick” These phrases are what chronic…

Pageant Planet Awards

Recently Pageant Planet released a few articles with awards for those in the pageant community! I have always said that the Inter…

The Importance of Inspiration

This blog post may be cheesy but I am a firm believer that it is so important to constantly be working to better yourself. In ord…

How I Got Ready - NYFW

I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Red Dress Collection during NYFW! This event is to raise awareness that heart disease…

The Bowery Mission

Amanda and I were able to visit and volunteer at the Bowery Mission in New York City. It was very interesting and eye opening to …

My Trip To Utah International Pageants

I was able to attend the Utah International Pageants! It is always amazing to meet and see contestants as well as Ansley, Miss Te…

Use Your Voice!

As an eighteen year old, sometimes I am not taken seriously by adults. I am sure some of my fellow teen titleholders have had sim…

“You can’t stop the waves but you can learn to surf.” - Jon Kabat Zinn

“You can’t stop the waves but you can learn to surf.” - Jon Kabat Zinn I really enjoy writing my thoughts on inspirational quotes…