One of my New Year’s resolutions was to phase out chemical-laden beauty products and replace them with their natural and organic counterparts. Let me just be upfront and say: this was a lot more difficult than I previously imagined! Unfortunately, stores just don’t carry organic beauty products…which means there isn’t a demand for them! Well, [Continue Reading…]
Archives for 2013
‘Twas The Night Before Recruitment
For those of you who aren’t fellow Elon-ites, Sorority Recruitment begins tomorrow (it used to be called “rush”). Basically, it’s a week of chaotic fun where hundreds of lovely women go into sorority houses, meet the sisters in each house, and get to know each organization. At the end of the week, on Bid Day, [Continue Reading…]
27 Christian Songs That Don’t All Sound The Same
It’s no secret that Christian music has a bad stigma. Some people say it sounds too preachy, or too gospely, or that it all sounds the same. Listen, I’m not disagreeing. And while I do listen to a lot of mainstream music as well, sometimes I crave the refreshment and clarity that Christian music can [Continue Reading…]
Chore Charts & Organizational Tips for Living With Roommates {Free Printables}
Are you in college? Heading off to college soon? Just out of school? Do you live with roommates? So do I (and I love ’em like crazy!). There are so many things that I’ll miss about my roomies when I graduate…laughing as we cook together, snuggling and watching movies, crafting, blasting music to compete with our neighbors’ [Continue Reading…]
How To Remove a Shellac Manicure at Home
I am obsessed with shellac manicures. Why? Because they look fantastic for three times as long as a regular manicure. That’s right–almost no chips, nicks, barely anything for an average of two or three weeks (sometimes longer). Sign me up! The problem? They’re tough to remove at home. Here’s how I get ’em off! But first! Here [Continue Reading…]
11 Natural & Effective Ways to Prevent Acne
My skin is super important to me. After all, it’s my largest organ, and it’s one of the first things that people notice. My pale, freckled skin is as much a part of me as my blue eyes or tinge-of-ginge hair. I wrote last week about my skincare routine using the Oil Cleansing Method. (Yes, [Continue Reading…]
Go Abroad Like a Pro {Guest Post}
Today I welcome one of my best friends in the whole world, Jess. We hit it off in Spanish class our junior year of high school and have kept in touch ever since…even when Jess moved to Italy to attend The American University of Rome for all four years of college! She has some fantastic tips [Continue Reading…]
Soul Food Sunday: In Pursuit of Imperfection
As I sit in the Sigma Kappa house among my sisters, looking around at the beautifully unique group, I have a revelation. Imperfect is better than perfect. I should probably remind you that I, by nature, am a perfectionist. I like things to be color-coordinated, labeled, just on time (if not early), exactly right, well [Continue Reading…]
How To Save Money Using Gift Cards
I’m blushing! This tip has been featured on one of my favorite blogs, One Good Thing by Jillee! Check out my feature here! Check your wallet. If you’re like me, you probably have oodles of gift cards that you’ve received for your birthday and various holidays. If you’re like me I used to be, [Continue Reading…]
I Wash My Face With Oil. {Explaining The Oil Cleansing Method}
There. I said it. I’ve been thinking about this post for a while now, but haven’t known how best to approach it. You see, it’s not something you hear everyday. People usually wash their faces to get rid of the oil. So washing your face with oil is counterintuitive, right? Strap on your seat belts, [Continue Reading…]
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