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I returned from the trip of a lifetime in Vietnam, experiencing very different weather in each town. Here is how I packed for it.
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My college girlfriends and I just got back from a girls trip to Las Vegas! We are a group of 5 girls on a budget, with one of us still in college, 2 in grad school, and 2 girls are young professionals new in their career. Is Las Vegas budget friendly? It can be! Here…
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I have officially lived in Nashville, Tennessee for a year now! It has been so much fun exploring and continuing to find new favorite spots. For all of you who are asking me why I love Nashville and where you should go when you visit, here is my list and perfect weekend itinerary!
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Portugal’s most Portuguese Carnival in Torres Vedras is the perfect place for travelers to get an authentic and exciting festival experience without losing traditions to mainstream chaos. As an American traveling to a less commonly known Carnival festival, I had a lot of questions when preparing for my trip. Here is everything you need to…
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Last week I went on the adventure of a lifetime that is a solo trip in Portugal! I have dreamed of being a solo traveler since I was 13, and now at 23 I finally had the chance to do so. Deciding to take a solo trip is a big step, here is how I…
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On my most recent trip, I really enjoyed exploring off King Street and getting to spend more time at local spots that my friends love now that they live there. Here is the breakdown of my long weekend in Charleston expenses.
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Winter sports are intimidating because of their upfront expenses, needed gear, and require a bit of set up before actually getting on the mountain. Once you make it past those barriers, you will discover that the panoramic views of the mountains while flying down the slopes make it all worth it. After years of skiing,…
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I just got back from a week long work trip in Kentucky where I split time between Lexington and Louisville. Making the most of a business trip is important to me so in addition to exploring local spots in Lexington, I participated in the Louisville’s Urban Bourbon Trail!
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I’ve spent the last week on business travel and really enjoyed it! A business trip can be draining, but it is important to do things for yourself on these trips to feel fulfilled. Here are some rules I live by on my work trips. Don’t Eat At Chains This may sound obvious, but try your…
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A list of everything I did and my favorite places in Nashville since moving here! Entertainment The Nashville Sounds Baseball I went to a game on a Monday night and it was beautiful. It was toward the end of the season and since it was a weeknight, it was super empty. We were able to…
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It is travel season for University of South Carolina admissions representatives! Here are some tips I learned from my second week on the road.
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Quick update about my life post grad- new job, new city, new everything.
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Opening up about why graduation makes me so anxious and what my next steps are.
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This spring break, my friends and I took the Carnival Cruise to the Bahamas! Although I am a confident traveler with lot’s of experience, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous as a first time cruiser. I had so many questions that I decided to write them down, and answer them once I…
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Carnival Cruises seem like a cheap spring break option but what is the total cost after all of the individual packages and fees?
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If you are visiting University of South Carolina and want to know where to stay, here are the hotels I recommend!
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The housing application is open which means that it is time to find out which is the best dorm for you to live in your freshman year!
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Let’s Rodeo San Antonio! My little Claire and I went to visit her family in San Antonio for the rodeo & Carly Pearce concert this past weekend. We had an absolute blast, let me tell you why.
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I have a few months of college left and have been thinking about what are some of my best decisions I made in college that affected the trajectory of my life. There are so many, but I think these are my favorite. I hope this inspires you.
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Each time I travel I discover a new slice of paradise. My newest slice of paradise is the best of both worlds, the lush mountains and pristine beaches in St Lucia. Our family traveled to St. Lucia this winter for the adventure and relaxation and were not disappointed! Day 1: Getting there: We flew Delta…
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Welcome! Photography has been a passion of mine since middle school where I got my first point and shoot camera. I taught myself how to use a DSRL camera early on and then had photography classes every year of high school on photoshop, darkroom techniques, and AP photography. I’ve recently developed the love for videography,…
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One of the blessings of being a student at University of South Carolina is the ability to go to so many fun cities for weekend trips. Throughout college, my favorite city to explore has been Charleston. This MLK weekend, my friends and I headed down for a girls trip!
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Just when I needed a break and change of environment, my friends and I went to Crested Butte, Colorado for fall break.
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This week is the first football game for University of South Carolina against Georgia State! If you are a freshman at UofSC and are feeling overwhelmed by the process, here’s everything you need to know. Student ticketing process Students at University of South Carolina get to go to all sporting events for free! We are…
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My senior year will be my second year living in my townhome. I highly recommend finding a place you like and staying there because moving is such a pain. It feels like my home now more than ever.
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I think the last time I wrote about sorority recruitment was when I was a freshman with no clue what was going on, and then again as a sophomore when I re-rushed. I want to update this with some wisdom that I have gained from being on the other side and recruiting girls.
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AHHHHHHHH I am getting so excited to go back to school and be with my friends for game days!! I decided to channel my energy into giving yall some outfit inspo. Finding cute garnet clothes feels near impossible at first but it gets easier the longer you go to University of South Carolina. Casual Outfits…
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Time to move back in to my college house! I am super lucky because I already have furniture, kitchen supplies and decor all set up from living there last year. This year I just get to do the fun part of freshening up the place with some new decor. Here is my wishlist, some of…
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I am obsessed with documenting my trip and I’m not sure you will ever hear the end of it. Not only have I been writing and photographing along my trip but I have also been making a travel video! I personally think there is no better way to preserve my memories so I do this…
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The summer of 2022 is my last summer before getting a full time job and arguably my last free summer ever. I decided to take advantage of this time and travel. From South Carolina to Ohio to Italy to Colorado and back to Ohio… I’ve been all over the place. I’ve been recording all of…
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I always thought of Crested Butte, Colorado as a winter destination because of the incredible skiing. However, in the summer it is just as popular and known as the Wildflower Capital of Colorado.
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Everyone is familiar with the saying when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. Well in Italy, the saying replaces lemonade with the traditional liquor shot, limonchello. This perfectly sums up how my study abroad experience was. We were constantly learning to make limonchello with the lemons we were given. My travel day home is…
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Wow, five weeks flew by fast. I spent my last week studying for exams and soaking it all in. Things I’ve Done Cooking Classes This week was my most stressful with three exams in four days. On Monday, we had what my professor called a “quiz”. It was actually just an exam with the same…
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Our last weekend trip in Lake Como and Lugano, Switzerland was tough to get to but very relaxing once we were there. To get to Lake Como we had to take a two hour train ride, then a 20 minute bus ride, a two hour ferry ride to Domaso, and a ten minute drive to…
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My last full week in Florence was action packed! I’m so happy I got to do so many of my bucket list items such as stay in a hostel, vespa tour, and have solo travel moments. I had some fantastic food too. Things I’ve Done: 30 Hours in Naples Our weekend trip to Rome was…
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I traveled to Rome for the weekend and here is what I loved about it, and what I didn’t love.
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Week three is when I have officially gotten settled and immersed in the culture, here’s all the things I did!
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How to organize and plan a long weekend trip to Cinque Terre.
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Recap on everything I did during my second week of study abroad in Florence!
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Everything we did during our first weekend of travel to Venice, Venetian Islands and Verona.
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Everything that I have done my first week in Florence from fun activities, restaurants, bars and my takeaways.
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Ciao! I am finally settled into Italy after a week of being here and I want to share with you what I packed for my trip. Of course, the super packer in me took pictures of all of my outfits before I arrived so I will be showing you those for inspiration too.
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I can’t believe that I leave for my study abroad trip in less than a week! I am so excited but also quite nervous trying to make sure I have everything together so that the trip runs smoothly. Here is how I have been preparing.
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The Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky is known as the greatest two minutes in sports. Here are some of my tips if you are planning on going.
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Get a glimpse into my life by reading about my 12 favorite things recently.
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Welcome to the first blog in my study abroad series! Throughout my study abroad, I want to write about my process of planning, preparing and exploring. Let’s begin with the planning. How did I pick my program you ask?
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My story on how I advocated for my health to find healing for my painful bloating.
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A letter from a junior in college to calm your nerves, share in your excitement, and remind you what’s important.
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Here’s a list of my favorite places to shop for gamecock apparel.
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Excited for the Super Bowl this Sunday? Me too! Not necessarily for the football but for the great food and spending time with friends. If you are looking for somewhere to watch the game, here are my favorite restaurants with a great atmosphere for watching sports!
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Just when you finally got adjusted to living at home over winter break, it’s time to move back to campus. If you struggle with feeling settled, making campus feel like home again, and getting back into a routine: I feel you. My sister and I flew into South Carolina this week to move me back…
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Let’s talk about my biggest takeaway from 2021 and my vision for 2022
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Hi, I have something I want to say. I am proud of you. Genuinely. You have come so far since I first met you. This is something I want to say to my old friends, to my current friends, to myself, to everyone. Everyone is working so dang hard. Sadly, we are all so focused…
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It’s about time I write again and share a glimpse into my life and the exciting things I have been up to recently.
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Spring semester has been crazy between work and play, it’s been hard to keep my mental health stable. Here are my habits that prevent burnout
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Painting a cooler is a fun part of the college experience, and here is how to efficiently make an awesome cooler that everyone will love.
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Are you totally lost when it comes to finances and budgeting? I was too. Here are 7 steps you can take to improve your finances in college.
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Day trips to Charleston are extremely fun for long weekends, but what can you do on a college student’s budget? Here are some tips!
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Columbia, South Carolina is really starting to feel like home for me so I decided to write about my favorite restaurants in the city (so far)!
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Traveling to Colorado soon? Here is a Crested Butte winter guide with all of the activities you can do and great places to eat!
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Why do you workout? To fit into your jeans? Or are you truly wellness focused for the improvement of your mind and body? Be honest.
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I’m a really visual person, and vision boards are my favorite way of planning out my goals. I have gone through a lot of change in my mindset in 2020 and I imagine you have to. So, I decided to make a vision board as we continue into 2021. Not as a resolution, or something…
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Everyone is in agreement that 2020 was a really difficult year: whether you dealt with illness, heartbreak, lost your job, or all of the above. As we wrap up the year, I want to share with you some of my favorite quotes that I came across and think you will enjoy too.
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Charcuterie boards are basically fancy snacks, and they are so fun to assemble. Here is what I put on mine, and some other inspiration!
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Looking for a gift for a college girl? Here are 20 trending and fun Christmas gifts ranging from $5 to $100+
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It is football season! Here is what to expect for University of South Carolina Football games during the pandemic.
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Online classes have been super difficult this semester so I am sharing my top 3 tips that I have found really helpful to stay organized.
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I dropped rush my freshman year and after lots of debating I decided to rush again as a sophomore. Here is why I think you should too.
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This month marks my 1 year annivesary with my blog so I am going to share all I have learned in this past year!
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I want to provide you with a list of things that I forgot to pack when moving into my dorm. Sign up your email to get the FREE COMPLETE PACKING LIST!
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Dear fellow broke college students, this is for you. If you are in need of a basic skincare routine, I got you! I want to share with you what I personally believe to be the best face wash brand, Clean and Clear.
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As many incoming college freshman are preparing for sorority recruitment, I want to share some things that no one told me before I went through rush. I did not have a unique experience, but just felt under prepared and I don’t want others to feel that way.
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I designed multiple University of South Carolina Tapesties and Stickers on Red Bubble so go check them out! Go Gamecocks baby!
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Now this is a college student’s dream: The Perfect Class Schedule. You know, the one that doesn’t start until 10 am, is over by 3pm, and no class on Fridays. Not to mention professors that grade easy. While I can’t promise you that you will get this dream schedule, I have some tips to plan…
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I am really excited to be writing about college internships because I am currently working as an intern for a Travel Partners and the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer and I love it! This is my first “real job” and I am only 4 weeks in and have learned so much. So I am going to…
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I wanted to share with you my best tips when it comes to moving out of your dorm in the spring! Key factors: organized packing and overhead car carriers.
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Since the quarantine got extended, we find ourselves looking for more things to do outside because this nicer weather. This week is also National Travel and Tourism Week, so I wanted to write a post about keeping the travel spirit alive! One thing you can do is be a tourist in your own city and…
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This post tells you everything you need to know about on campus housing at university of south Carolina including reviews and pictures of dorms!
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I surprised my friends in the mail with this super easy eucalyptus body scrub that I made in under 5 minutes. Here is how you can make it!
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If have decided your college, you are probably now looking at roommates! I have a list of questions that you need to ask your roommate before moving in!
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Today I am writing about my favorite fair food, fried cookie dough! We recently got an air fryer because of the raving reviews we have heard, so I have been trying a lot of new recipes. Here is how I made the fried cookie dough balls.
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I bought a Dell Inspiron but used to have a MacBook Air and am going to tell you what is the best laptop for college students!
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Quarantine 15 is real kids! I have been snacking so much out of boredom, ordering take out to support local businesses and baking so much. My family decided that we needed to make a vegetable packed dinner, and this is what we made!
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Self Quarantine is really difficult because it takes away your routine and forces you to stay inside. However, much of the community has come together and put out free resources for us to use during this time. Here is a list of all of these free resources that you can do when you are bored.
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My family took a day trip to Naples where we spent hours shopping and eating on 5th Avenue in Naples. The area is so lively and wonderfully built. I wanted to share with you my favorite spots that I think you need to check out!
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If you are really anxious because of the chaos of the Corona Virus, read this to help you find moments of calm and include positivity in your life.
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This post is about YouTuber Katy Bellotte. She gave an inspirational keynote speech at University of South Carolina, and these are the highlights.
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Spring Break is fast approaching! I decided to write an article of spring break ideas for college students for all of those last minute planners out there. These five ideas are very common for college students, and the opportunities will not be hard to come across. Ideas range for all budget types and interests.
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Are you and your boo getting tired of dinner and a movie? Join the latest trend and go axe throwing! This unique experience is guaranteed to be something that all couples and friends can enjoy on a night out.
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This list has 75 different ideas of things you can do as a UofSC student in Columbia, SC specially, as well as fun ideas for college students to do on the weekends in general. This list has several budget friendly options as well as road trips, and restaurant suggestions.
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My sister is a junior in high school and has begun touring colleges. Since I am a freshman in college, I have learned a few things and had some notes I wanted to share with her and my readers about what I would do differently when looking at colleges.
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If you are a photographer, you will die while walking around NoDa area of Charlotte, NC. Known as the art district, the NoDa is covered in wall murals on almost every turn. In addition to several instagram backdrops, NoDa has great restaurants and things to do! Here is a list of things we did on…
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Graphic Design is all of the rage these days when it comes to wall art and decor. Urban Outfitters is running the show, and serves as a great inspiration but tends to be too pricey. I decided make my own graphic art for my new bedroom theme, and share with you my Urban Outfitter wall…
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Hi guys! I just took a trip to Mexico and have been dedicating lots of time on the trip to videographing the scenery and my family. My techniques of making videos has drastically changed since I first started (almost 3 years ago!) and I am going to review the equipment I used to make this…
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My pretty pictures of my trip to Mexico did not tell the whole story. In fact, while the trip was incredibly planned, I did not find it relaxing at all. This is because I suffer from anxiety, and when traveling with 32 family members it is hard to escape it. This post is about some…
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The clock is ticking down to 2020! Reflect on 2019 with questions to help you appreciate how far you have come in just a year, and the relationships you have fostered. In addition to this, read my 2019 highlights by the month!
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Once the excitement of the holiday ends, that’s when the boredom can hit. In effort to solve this, I am going to tell you how to stay productive over winter break, enjoy your time, and not drive your family crazy [or not let them drive you crazy ;)]
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Hey guys! I absolutely love making lists especially my bucket list. My bucket list is comprised of three categories, travel, experiences, and life goals. If you already have a bucket list, please share in the comments because I’d love to hear some of your ideas. If not, hopefully this post can inspire you.
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Do you find that Christmas shopping is chaotic? Do you never know what your family wants? Or what size and where to find it? Several years ago, I found the app Giftster and it has completely changed how my family Christmas shops.
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Happy Holidays everyone! The purpose of this post is to suggest gift ideas for both the males and females in your life from price ranges starting at $5 to $100.
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Hey guys! A couple years ago my family took a trip to London, UK and throughout Ireland during our spring break. I planned the trip (with the help of my mom booking tickets) so I thought I’d share with you my itinerary and what I think the best things to do in Ireland are.
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Hey guys! Here are my tips for studying for finals based on the success I’ve experienced from the methods I used for my exams earlier in the semester.
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Hey ya’ll! If you know my dad, you know the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. So of course when it comes to around Thanksgiving time I need to do a post about the Top Ten things I am thankful for. Here it goes: My new friends who I have met in college who…
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All of the information you need to know about Disney Plus from the cost, to the must-see movies including reviews from college students who have tried it!
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Hey gals! This article is for the girls with the thick hair who feel like they’ve tried EVERYTHING, and nothing works (ugh). Try these four products, and your hair will be replenished, silky and you can finally say goodbye to the frizz that clings to your gorgeous curls. *Disclaimer this is not a paid promotion
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1) This podcast recommendation list has something for everyone, whether you like self-improvement, listening to crime stories, travel, gossip, or a little bit of positivity to start your day off right!
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This post is all about the Enterprise CarShare Program that allows university students to rent cars even if they are below 21. I will be describing the process of renting the car through this program because there are several steps that can get confusing.
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University of South Carolina was just ranked number one nationwide for Best First-Year Student Experience by U.S. News. Here is 5 reasons why I agree.
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This post is about my Fall Break trip to Myrtle Beach with my boyfriend. I have come up with 5 tips when it comes to planning a beach trip so that it can be more affordable as well as over coming age restrictions.
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I made two playlists for college students who are vacationing on fall break whether with friends for a fast paced environment, or a relaxing beach trip.
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Hey guys! I created some organizers because I love to write down all of the assignments and things I have to do. Feel free to print these out and use them! I hope you enjoy.
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In this post, I will be walking you through the steps of how to make two different t-shirts look cute for college football game day!
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This post is about reasons why I wanted to join a sorority, but then why I decided it wasn’t for me.
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This post talks about all of the hard things I experienced during recruitment but why I feel that it was worth it!
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This post is all about what I wore to recruitment and some other ideas I saw other girls wear when rushing a sorority. Hey y’all! It’s been 5 days here in the south and I’ve learned a few things (notice the y’all?) I am taking part in sorority recruitment at University of South Carolina a…
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See the before and after of my dorm and everything in between!
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This post is all about packing for college and essential tips that will make your move in day run smoothly. As you know, I love being prepared and organized. And let me tell you, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Getting organized for moving in, is tough even for master organizers. We are…
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In this post I am going to reveal to you my top secret to staying sane during all of the stressful times of school, work, and friends.
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Read my first blog post and why I started and what you should expect!
