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Moving Into Your Own Apartment

Moving into your first college apartment can be overwhelming. Things that you’re just used to being in your house are overlooked when you make a list of what you need. Starting from scratch and wanting to decorate your apartment on a budget can be a challenge. Here’s some pointers to help you make the grownup transition to living in your own pad a breeze! Start shopping …

6 Most Underrated Instagram-able Places In New York City

INSTAGRAMMABLE PLACES IN NYC

New York City is a place filled to the brim with people, food, and life buzzing around every corner. Whether you’re walking around under the vibrant lights of Time Square or enjoying a quaint afternoon stroll through the cobblestone streets of Soho, New York will always leave you with a magical feeling. As we’ve roamed the concrete jungle hoping to channel our inner Blair Waldorf …

6 Drugstore Products You Need

It’s not easy to find quality make-up  that won’t leave a hole in your wallet. These 6 drugstore products will make you look great and save you a little extra money while you do it! Revlon Photoready Insta-fix SPF 20 $11.79 If you’re anything like me, foundation disappears from your face almost as soon as you put it on. So throughout the day I always …

Fourth of July Workout Playlist

WORKOUT PLAYLIST 4th Of July

  Fourth of July means food, fun, and fireworks! While it’s definitely important to enjoy that bonding time with friends and family to celebrate out country, it’s also a good idea to sneak in a little workout. Whether it’s the morning of or during the week leading up to the festivities, here is a Fourth of July themed playlist to pump you up for your workout …

Exercises for Unwanted Underarm Fat

EXERCISES FOR UNWANTED UNDERARM FAT

It’s officially summer, and that means halter-tops and tanks. Unfortunately, that leaves your excess weight you’ve been carrying under your arms exposed. Not only is it unpleasant, it’s also extremely hard to get rid of. Since you cannot target just one area for weight loss, a combination of a healthy diet and cardio will help burn the calories. Luckily there are exercises that target and …

3 Super Healthy Smoothies That Taste Amazing

3 HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS SMOOTHIES

Portable, great-tasting and healthy smoothies are a great alternative for breakfast, an afternoon snack or even dessert! They are full of protein, vitamins and minerals that are important for a healthy lifestyle. Although it can be time-consuming to cut up your own fruit, it is a much better alternative than smoothie packets and gives you a chance to create your own! Here are 3 of …

Books to Read this Summer

Summer is the best time to catch up on our reading list that seemed to grow and grow throughout the year. With our newly found leisure time we can’t wait to dive into these books. After reading these books, you’re going to feel inspired, motivated, and ready to take on the world! Have you read any of these books? If so, let us know what you …

Healthier Homemade Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese is one of the easiest go-to comfort food options out there, especially for those of us who spend most of our year living in dorms. However, it’s not always the healthiest, and at some point you usually end up getting sick of the orangey tubes from a microwave container and craving something a little more flavorful and homemade. After being in Rome …

Train yourself to LOVE working out!

Train Yourself to Love Working Out

We all have times where we fall into a slump routine of binge watching Netflix while also binge eating everything in your kitchen and the thought of working out or even getting off the couch? Awful. However, being caught in this cycle of unhealthy habits can take a toll on your health, energy, and happiness rather quickly. With a few easy changes to your daily …

5 Beauty Treatments You Would Never Think to Try

5 Beauty Treatments You Would Never Think to Try

Within the past few years, more and more at home beauty treatments are popping up all over the internet. While many seem easy to make, it’s questionable as to which treatments are proven to work and are healthy for your body. We’ve tested a few out for our readers to ensure maximum satisfaction and the greatest results! 1. Apple Cider Vinegar If there is one …

4 Tips for Committing to Fitness This Summer

Summer means plenty of sunshine, bare feet, growing temperatures, and more revealing clothing. Tank tops, shorts, and bikinis, oh my! It is the perfect time of year to get outside and tone those arms, abs, and legs. We all want to do it, but the hard part is committing to fitness. Go Outside When the temperatures are between 70 and 90 degrees, a walk or jog …