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Archives for November 2016

Holiday Gift Guide for Broke-ish College Students

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Gift guide season is finally here! I’m all about online shopping this time of year, so gift guides are my favorite. Shopping without crowds of people, and … the bonus of getting a package at my door is the best. I have been trying to get a head start on all of my holiday shopping, […]

The Ultimate Guide to Binge Watching

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I have been a Gilmore Girls fan for the longest time, so when they announced the Netflix revival “A Year in the Life” I just about cried. My mom and I spent last Friday watching all the new episodes and gorging on leftover pie and mini quiche. It was one of the best binge watching […]

How to Make a Sorority Paddle With Campus DIY

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I joined my sorority, Alpha Chi Omega last year. I am new to this whole sorority thing and was unsure about joining at first, but it has been where I have made some of my best friends and favorite memories. If you are already in a house or have gone alumni, then you know about […]

My Plea for More Sundays

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It seems that I have lost the art of the Sunday, you know the type of Sunday when you sleep in, get a leisurely brunch and then spend the rest of your day relaxing. Instead, Sundays have become a day to prepare for Monday, so really just an extra Monday in my week. It’s making […]

5 Recipes For the Snow

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Salt Lake City had the first snowfall of the season late last night. I stayed up watching Gilmore Girls and the snow falling outside my window. This has to be my all-time favorite day of the year, the entire city turns white (if only for half a day) and everyone is in good spirits. Not […]

The Best Way to Gather Addresses for Holiday Cards

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The holidays are here! I am getting in the holiday spirit with baking, Christmas carols, time with family and my new favorite … writing holiday cards. I have been trying to regularly send letters to friends and family who live far away and even some who live close by. One of the most frustrating things […]

Thank You to the #GirlBoss

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How many amazing girl bosses do you know out there? I am so grateful that my life is filled with more girl bosses than you can imagine. These are the women in my life who are getting up every day committed to making their own lives better and encouraging the women around them. In honor […]

4 Coats for Winter

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I am beyond excited for the first snowfall to come, and even though the days here in Salt Lake have been unseasonably warm, the mornings and nights are still so cold. If you are like me, you’ve probably hit that end of semester slump. You know … the one that convinces you to stay home […]

Weekend Reads

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The weekend is finally here and it couldn’t have come soon enough. This week has been one overloaded with emotions, especially online. I am excited to share some positivity with you leading into the weekend. Check out my weekend reads and be prepared for happiness and sunshine overload because I think we could all do […]

How to Move to Australia in 2 Months or Less

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The aftermath of this election has left a nation divided. Threats range far and wide from friends and family claiming #hesnotmypresident to moving to Canada. However, if we have seen one thing it’s that Canada just isn’t equipped to take all Americans and for so many people, Canada just might not be far enough away. […]

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  • Okay you guys I have been waking up about one hour earlier than I need to and using that extra 60-minutes to set myself up for success. Here are some of the things I’ve done during that time: • read one chapter of a book • meditate • update old blog posts with new info • reading/learning about TikTok • create a new email sequence ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ These are all things that have been on my to-do list for SO LONG. So I challenge you to stop scrolling or wake up early or use your lunch break to do something that gets you closer to your goals.
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