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Happy Easter, College Candies!

I don’t know about you, but on a scale of early morning Church in panty hose to eternal bliss, Easter treats rank pretty freakin’ close to the top (and almost make putting on panty hose worth it). I’m not sure if it’s the pastel colors, the bunny shapes, or the peanut butter to chocolate ratio in those Reese’s eggs, but there’s just something special about the snacks that pop up this time of year.

And you know what’s even better? Getting to enjoy them without having to risk gaining the Freshman (or Sophomore/Junior/Senior/Super Senior/Depressed Grad) 15 with only a few weeks left in the school year. So I put the best of the best into this here gallery.

Enjoy.

Just don’t lick the screen; do you have any idea how hard that is to clean? (Note: I do. Don’t ask.)

Peanut butter. Who doesn’t love to eat it on a spoon in front of the TV the stuff? Ever since we were little kids we ate peanut butter cookies, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and if your mom really loved you, those peanut butter crackers that came in the plastic wrappers.

Peanut butter is one of the cheapest, healthiest foods out there. But by healthiest, I don’t mean low-calorie. Peanut butter is a great source of protein, vitamin E, niacin, folate, and manganese. The downside is that it is primarily fat (it isn’t called “butter” for nothing), so a tablespoon usually equals about a 100 calories, which is an awful lot. The secret is moderation.

For this week’s recipe, I decided to feature something very different and cool: peanut butter noodles. Asian inspired, totally tasty, and dorm friendly, it is a healthy, exciting snack you can whip up while cramming for that big exam the next morning. Ready to give something new a shot? Let’s go! Read More »

Even I, a self-proclaimed beauty junkie, often get overwhelmed by the sheer amount of beauty tools available out there. It’s hard to not buy every. single. one you see, especially when there areso many different kinds with colored bristles and pretty handles calling to you. But don’t give in! Not only will you end up with a bunch of stuff you don’t need, but you’ll end up with a bunch of really expensive stuff you don’t need (some brushes can be over $50 each!).

To help you look flawless and keep some extra money in your pocket, I’ve rounded up the 10 essential tools that every girl needs in her beauty arsenal. You get these little guys and you’re good to go. Read More »

[Everyone’s got a vice, a bad habit, something they know they need to change. Unfortunately, everyone also has a million excuses why they just can’t do it. Not anymore. Every month we will be following a different CollegeCandy writer as she takes on a personal challenge. For April, Jill gave up restaurants. Things started off slow, then got tricky, and now she’s done. Insert life lesson here!

Well peeps, I did it.

30 days. 90 meals. Plenty of late night snacks. All cooked by yours truly.

And no fires, burnt dishes or kitchen snafus to speak of!

Mazel tov to me! Brava! A job well Done! Magnifico! 5 stars! Watch out, Food Network – we’ve got your newest star!

If you’re reading this wondering why I’m patting myself so hard on the back that there’s a permanent hand-print back there, thinking BFD (big freakin deal) that I cooked for 30 days… you haven’t seen my addiction to weekend brunches or my lack of knowledge when it comes to various kitchen utensils and appliances. (I had to Google what a saucepan was this month….it was that bad.) So yeah, I deserve some major praise.

I’m so proud of my will power that I’m actually considering making (and presenting) myself with my own bedazzled paper plate award. Lord knows I deserve it. That, and a large and in charge meal cooked by anyone other than me. Preferably a cute, tall and witty man with fabu cooking skills. But let’s be real here – after 30 days, I’m really not going to be that picky. At this point, in the realm of who’s cooking my grub, I’ve got my cooking beer goggles on so securely that everyone with a frying pan in hand is pretty much a Jake Gyllenhaal/Bobby Flay hybrid in my eyes. Read More »

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I never thought I’d have to choose between my best friend and my boyfriend. Never.

I’m not even sure how I get into the situation in the first place. When I first met my boyfriend during class, I immediately wanted my best friend to meet him. You know how it is. You want your girl’s seal of approval! So we got dinner one day, all three of us, and even though he was kind of nervous, it went well. She liked him! I was ecstatic and so we continued seeing each other and I was happy. Blissfully happy.

However, as time passed, a rift started to grow between my best friend and my boyfriend. Sometimes, when we all hung out, it kind of became a competition for my time. Of course my best friend wanted to hang out, but so did my boyfriend. I did my best, of course. I’d make it so all of us hung out together, or I’d set apart time just for me and him to spend together.

I’d started to notice, though, that my best friend and boyfriend got into little arguments here and there. They were never about anything important, but they were always bickering about something. She would say something that offended him and then he would say something back that offended her. I always just let them duke it out because I didn’t think anything of it. But one day my best friend expressed that she really didn’t like my boyfriend. She said she didn’t understand why they always got into little debates and arguments about really stupid things. Then she said she didn’t want to hang out with him anymore. Read More »

My initial reason for wanting to read The Imperfectionists was the cover. A simple stack of newspapers set against a neutral backdrop with a gorgeous, swirly, twirly font! Something about it called out to me. On the inside cover, I discovered that the novel was about a small newspaper based in Rome and I was sold. With my summer travel dreams slowly fading away, I hoped that the novel could, at least somewhat, transport me to beautiful, historic Rome for a short time.

The Imperfectionists is an interesting read. It revolves around an English-based newspaper, founded in Rome, but is told in chapters about each of the employees. The stories do weave together slightly and you begin to recognize names, but each chapter is like its own unique short story. It has been a long, long time since I’ve read a book like this and I found it to be perfect while I was studying for my finals. Every night I could read and learn a bit more about the newspaper and characters, but I didn’t have to keep up with any plot.

The first short story was a perfect fit. It’s about Lloyd Burko, a correspondent for the newspaper based in Paris. His life in somewhat in shambles and the story itself is not a happy one, but it really sets the tone for the rest of the novel. He isn’t particularly good at his job anymore and he doesn’t make much of an effort to be involved in the lives of his now-grown children. But, just like all the other employees featured, he’s loyal to the newspaper that links them.

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[The following post comes hot off the inter-webs presses from our BFFs at CollegeFashion.net. Have you checked them out yet?]

Rising in popularity over the last few seasons and now hitting an all-time high thanks to this spring’s 1970s trend, hippie headbands are absolutely perfect for spring 2011!

Most people I’ve talked to have strong opinions about these headbands – some girls love them and wear them several times a week, while other girls complain that they make their ears or hair look funny.

But fear not if you’re in the latter camp – it’s possible to rock these headbands without suffering from “weird hair syndrome”! Below, I’ve compiled some tips and tricks to help you pick the perfect headband for you, choose where on your head to place it, and how to rock your hippie headband with confidence.

Tips and Tricks for Rocking a Hippie Headband: Read More »

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