No, I’m not talking about moving home with your parents, which I fully support. The New York Times recently published an article about the current trend of parents purchasing shiny new NYC apartments for their kids as a graduation present. Forget a new dress for the ceremony, some apartment supplies or maybe even plane tickets to Europe, these parents are dropping $1.15 million on a condo to send their kiddies off into the real world.

The article cited a variety of reasons why the parents thought that this “present” was appropriate. My personal favorite was, “it was a way for us financially to give them money without having to die.” Well, that’s a bit much.

But regardless, it got me thinking. Just because some parents can afford such a luxurious gift (to think I had my fingers crossed for some new baking pans…) does that make it appropriate? Is buying a brand spankin’ new pad really going to help grads get on their feet, pinch pennies and save up for their own place one day? Not having to worry about cramming three people into a tiny apartment and paying an outlandish amount of rent does sound pretty awesome…

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Nothing says summer, summer, summertime quite like a refreshing cocktail (or a Will Smith song), but we all know that sippin’ our calories away poolside leads to a not-so-cute looking backside (or all-around side). Many of our favorite friendly cocktails come along with a heaping helping of calories. And with all those hidden, tempting, pink and fruity calories, it sure gives a WHOLE new meaning to drinking responsibly.

But who says you can’t have your Sangria and sip it too?! Not I. Because this weeks body blog is all about finding the healthy balance between keeping cool with fun refreshments and looking bootylicious in your bikini.

Here are a few of my favorite healthier summer cocktails and bevvy’s! Including a delicious sans-alcohol option for a super low cal iced tea! Read More »

Here at CollegeCandy, we love to pamper ourselves.  Whether it’s splurging on that iced macchiato or taking a nice long bath after a long day of Facebook stalking studying, there’s nothing like me time and giving yourself that extra care you need.  That’s why we’re teaming up with Pure Romance to bring you the best body and massage items, all in one place. That’s riighhhhhht. We’re working with them to give away a basket full of awesome goodies.

What’s in that basket? Check it out below.

Look pretty good?  You can win it here.  Here’s how to win:

1. In the comments below, tell us the best sex tip you ever received.  Then go to the Pure Romance Facebook page and “like” them.  And that’s it.  You’re automatically entered to win this amazing prize.  Oh, and make sure to use your real e-mail address so we can contact you if you win.

2. Contest closes at 11:59 PM on June 23, 2011.

3. Please note this giveaway is only open to US  residents. For official rules and more legal mumbo-jumbo, click here.

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It might be because I spend too much time in the realm of fiction (reading novels, watching movies, obsessing over tv), but I’ve been known to spend more than my fair share of time considering the pros and cons of men that don’t actually exist. The good. The bad. What they do right. What they do wrong. Why I can’t actually meet the men that Carrie Bradshaw dated.  And that’s probably partly because it’s easier to figure out the reasoning behind fictional characters than it is to figure out the reasoning of actual men. But that’s another story, for another day.

The point is that I know my fiction. I know my movies. And I know the men in those movies. And that’s why I feel perfectly justified in my list of the top ten most eligible movie men out there…

10. Richie Rich. Granted he’s a little young (Or at least he was back in the day when this film first came out.) but what he lacks in age he makes up for in cash. I mean the boy has a McDonalds in his mansion. If that doesn’t get you on this list, nothing will.

09. Harry Potter. He’s the savior of the wizarding world. Enough said.

08. Zack Mayo.  Of An Officer and a Gentleman. The one with Richard Gere. If you don’t know what I’m talking about go rent this movie right now…But back to the point. He may not be the richest or most prestigious guy on the list, but you’ve got to love a man in uniform, right? Right.

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Is there anything better than spending a day reading on the beach, getting a golden glow, and sipping on a Pina Colada? I mean, I’m just guessing that would be the best. My beach days are usually more about trying to keep my hair from birds-nesting in the wind, spraying on SPF 75, and half-heartedly drinking warm beer that’s on the verge of boiling in the sun. But I do love opening up a good book, getting lost in the story, and ignoring the fact that there’s an elderly man walking back and forth wearing a a speedo thong.

And that’s why I asked all our wonderful CollegeCandy writers to tell us their favorite beach read. Because who knows books better than our writers? (Okay, that sounds cocky, I was just trying to drive home the point that they picked some great books…)

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You didn’t leave all your work until Sunday night did you? What!?! You did. That’s okay. No stress. You’ll get it all done. We’re so sure that you’ll get it all done that we’re giving you a few more excuses to procrastinate. Let’s take a look at Lady Gaga—but before the crazy outfits, glittered sunnies and record deal. Take it away Stefani Germonatta.

You’re Welcome

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Remember the days when we had to wait in huge lines of squirming and screaming girls outside of Best Buy for the midnight release of the new Backstreet Boys CD so they wouldn’t be sold out when we hit up the store in the morning? Those were the days…sort of. But really, I have never been nearly as excited for an album release as I was for NSync’s Celebrity in 2001.

Why did we all love boy bands so much? Was it the frosted tips? Was it the matching outfits and super-coordinated dance moves? Was it the denim cargo pants and diamond earrings? Yes, in fact, it was all of that. And so much more.

I could go on forever, but instead I’ll turn you over to one of our favorite former boy banders so he can tell you exactly what it is that he misses from his glory days with his musical crew.

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It’s that time of year again. The time when I run out to the driveway with my sponge and some Dove and scrub the tires of my car like a woman with a purpose. It’s Father’s Day. And nothing makes my father happier than his reflection in my shiny Hyundai rims. But I love my Dad for that.  He has really taught me to stay responsible, even if it means getting a little dirt in my fingernails. Along with keeping my car clean as a whistle, I’ve learned a lot of things from my Daddy.  And Fathers Day is a perfect time to give a grand salute to all of the things he’s taught me.

However, keep in mind, fatherly advice is different from motherly advice.  While mothers dish the advice directly and constantly, fathers stick little golden nuggets of advice under the surface.  Think about it, dudes never have been the ones to express their feelings and yack people’s ears off.  They are simple beings.  And my Dad is the simplest human being I know. That’s why I wanted to share five lessons I’ve learned from him.

1. Collecting coupons and saving your money is key to an stress-free life.

If there is anyone who is money savvy — it’s my father.  He’s taught me so many valuable lessons about spending. He doesn’t understand those weird purchases I make and instead tries to convince me to collect coupons and stash money away in envelopes for loans and paying off my car payments.  I’m smart with money because of my Dad.  I second guess buying that cuticle cream I’ll never need because of my Dad. I don’t live in a box because of my Dad.

2. A clean car makes for a clear mind.

I don’t know about other dads, but mine takes a lot of pride in the cars he drives. He always preaches to me; “Brittany, I don’t hire anyone with a messy car.  You can tell the type of person you are by how messy the inside of your car is.” And now that I think about it, that’s totally true.  When the inside of my car looks like a twister went through it, I feel disorganized and unprofessional. But when it’s cleaner than an operation table, I feel . . . kind of fabulous.

3. You’re never going to find someone as good as me.

Ok, this sounds bad at first. Because I know I’m going to find someone as great as my dad, and he knows it too.  But he always tells me this with a little laugh.  He is a fabulous and kind-hearted person.  He wants me to raise the bar and find someone who really cares about me as much as he does.  And I shouldn’t settle for anything less than that.

4. The grass is greener where you water it.

I think it’s a guy thing, but my Dad takes pride in a well-kept lawn. He’ll spend hours on end perfecting which portions of the grass the sprinklers hit and which direction he pushes the lawn mower. What have I learned from this? It shows when I take care of things.  If I don’t work my butt off, tell people how I feel, and water the grass where it’s getting a little brown — things aren’t going to turn out as pretty. Literally and figuratively. He has taught me that I really have to put a strong effort into anything I really want in life.

5. You have a lot of good stuff.

Lastly, my Dad has taught me to be grateful. It’s really an easy feat. Take advantage of everything I have in life – even if I’ve earned it. He’s taught me to continue to work hard for what I truly deserve, respect what I make happen, and keep working hard to make it better.

Happy Father’s Day to all the great Dads out there!  Go ahead, what sweet things has your Dad taught you?