Traveling on the Disney Wish
So I am a huge Disney fan. Except… until this past January, I had only ever been to Disney World in Orlando. For the first time, my family and I tried something outside of just 4-6 days at the Disney...
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5+ Easy 4th of July Snacks
The 4th of July is a great time to get together with friends and family to celebrate our independence. With all of the festivities, it is sometimes tough to remember that we should probably be eating three good meals on...
The Complete Dorm Checklist
When getting prepared to go to college, the biggest thing to prep for is moving into your dorm. For many of you, this might be your first time living on your own or with a roommate away from your family....
5+ Easy Ways to Use Up Leftover Chicken
Chicken is one of the easiest things to cook any time you need an easy and warm meal. But most packages of chicken from the store come with more than enough for one person! I always find myself with leftovers,...
A Day In My Life
Normally during the summers, I’ll take classes online. This year is a little different… I am working at an internship for software engineering in the MSP area. They are taking great care of me by providing a fully furnished apartment...
5+ (non-crowded) Activities on the North Shore
Chicago is a heavy tourist area at all times of the year. Even though I live under 45 minutes away from the city, we don’t make trips down that often. When we do, it is either because we are seeing...
20+ Must-Read Books for College
As the semester wraps up and the summer starts, it is time to start thinking about where you will be this fall. Maybe you have another semester of high school, or you’re starting your first semester of college, or you’re...
Preparing for move-out - the RIGHT way!
As the semester comes to an end, it is very important to have everything in order BEFORE you move out. The last day of the semester could be a stressful one if you are trying to move out and taking...
6 Tips to Keep a Productive Mindset
This spring I am trying to work my BUTT OFF. I have been known to be a little crazy and fill my plate with a few too many things to do but I have learned some awesome ways to stay...
Top 5 Things to Focus On to have a Productive Semester!
Coming back to school after a long break can feel like such a drag. You’ve been enjoying your summer or winter, celebrating the holidays with family and friends, maybe getting lots of extra time with your pets, catching up on...