So far this year, we have seen so much snow. Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how you feel about it, this week’s snowstorm will not be the last of it. If you’re anything like me, you have a hard time sitting still. I need something to do. These are all the things I did on […]
Tag: lifestyles
Luxury vs. dupe: Where should your money go?
For the longest time, we’ve been told that if we want flawless skin and a full glam face, we must spend a significant amount of money. But is that actually true? If you’ve ever walked into a Sephora, picked up a product, checked the price, and immediately put it back… You are NOT alone. Makeup […]
The great replacement guide: What stays and what goes
Sometimes, you need to have out with the old and in with the new. Yet how are you supposed to know when it’s time to do so? Especially when different items have different lifespans. Well, you’re in luck because after intense research, I’m ready to inform you all when to replace what. First, we’re going […]
Valentine’s Day on a budget
Valentine’s Day is a special holiday for spending time with your loved ones, especially your partner. Unfortunately, it can be very expensive; it is estimated that households will budget $200 for the day. Stores and restaurants take advantage of this time to boost sales and make customers spend more money. It’s not fair for students […]
Valentine’s Day in college: what to expect
Every year, Valentine’s Day comes with wildly unrealistic expectations. Social media wants you to believe Feb. 14 is reserved for candlelit dinners, coordinated outfits, andcouples posting captions like “my forever.” However, college students know better. This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday, which sounds promising at first. No classes, no waking up early, and […]
Staying ahead this semester will be the key to your success
Before you drown in assignments and overthink every page of your syllabus, try these simple ways to stay ahead this semester. With a little planning, you can make this your most organized and successful semester yet. Whether this is your first semester in college or your last, it’s important to understand what you can do […]
2026 ins and outs
Welcome to the new year, everyone! Let’s not waste anytime. Here are the ins and outs of 2026, starting with what’s “in”. Making social media casualIf you grew up with social media, specifically Instagram, you should remember how casual it was. As a 13-year-old, I would post when I was getting up early to get […]
Unique study tips to get you through finals
As finals week approaches, many of us find ourselves studying for four, five, or even six classes, leaving us to wonder: How can we manage to complete all of this? Fear not, because I’m here to share some unique (and partly fun) study techniques to help you gain and retain information in preparation for finals. […]
10 things I find incredibly chic
There are so many small habits and choices people make that feel incredibly chic to me. The tiny details someone includes in their everyday life often feel like the height of glamour. While there are countless examples, I narrowed it down to ten, in no particular order. A patterned print is, in my opinion, quite […]
The dangerous truth behind diet culture
For many people, the pressure to look a certain way begins long before they even realize it. Diet culture convinces us that our bodies need to be changed. This is extremely harmful. Instead of focusing on creating a healthy lifestyle for people who want to lose weight, it encourages them to lose weight in unhealthy […]