Ah, home for the holidays. An escape from school. Your soft, cushiony bed instead of your cardboard-like dorm room bed. Food, family, and friends. Long, lazy hours on the couch. Am I right?

As Thanksgiving and winter breaks draw near, I think it’s safe to say that everyone is looking forward to a little time off. But wait… you didn’t think I was going to let you off the hook, did you? Just because you’ll be visiting home over the next few months doesn’t mean you can’t use some workout tips. You’ll most likely have a bit more space at home to work out, so take advantage of it! I’ve got some tips to get you moving around a bit more than you could in your dorm room, but don’t get too crazy – we wouldn’t want to destroy any family heirlooms. Read More »

You could argue that Black Friday is a suicide mission. Lining up with thousands of your closest friends, risking being trampled on at 4am, all for the possibility of buying a TV for a 99% off. With all this stress there is also the fact that there’s no guarantee you’ll ever get to enjoy those low prices!

So, if you’re crazy enough to leave your house on Black Friday and enter into a mall, or any form of store you need to game plan your assault on the box stores. Gear up with these five apps and make the most of your Black Friday suicide mission. Read More »

You’re the life of the party. You sparkle and dazzle and wow. Your roommate, on the other hand…doesn’t. She’s quiet. Lazy. Complain-y. Uuuugggghhhh, she has to go to class again. You try to care, to tell her class isn’t so bad — it’s nice to get out of the dorm once in a while! But no, she doesn’t want to hear it. She just wants to roll over and go back to sleep. At 2. In the afternoon. What’s a cheerful girl like you to do?

If this sounds like a scenario you’re currently dealing with, see what Marysa’s got to say! And as always, if you’ve got a question of your own, send it to editor [at] collegecandy [dot] com with “Ask a Roommate” in the subject. Read More »

Do you remember your favorite song from your senior year of high school? How about 9th grade? How about 5th grade? Probably not because it was some top 40 song that was soooo goood at the time, but then got way overplayed on the radio (and eventually on your mom’s ringtone. It’s like stop trying to be cool Mom!).

But now when it comes on you’re like oohhh this reminds me of my middle school dance when I was dancing with my crush Todd and didn’t have the heart to tell him he had something in his braces. Or, this reminds me of the time my boyfriend dumped me right before prom and instead of murdering him I listened to this song on repeat.

Our brother site, COEDMagazine, put together an A-MAZING playlist of all the top songs from the past 10 years. So cancel your plans for the rest of the day because you’re about to be Youtube-ing up a storm.

CHECK IT OUT BY CLICKING RIGHT HERE!

Anyone who reads my columns knows that I’m a girly-girl. Pink bows, fluffy teddy bears – the whole nine yards of girly. So, you can imagine my excitement when I found the Tool Leather Lady Bag by Kimchi Blue. Not only is it made of PINK leather, it’s embossed with dainty florals AND has the words “lady” in the name. SOLD!

The embossed leather on this purse is just divine. It’s a unique touch and also makes the bag look like it’s made of brocade from a distance. The top flap is croc-embossed brown leather, which provides a super interesting contrast with the pink. There are two carrying options for this purse: the top-handle or the adjustable shoulder strap, both in pink leather. The handles are actually reinforced, so don’t worry about busting them off. The bag is standard satchel-size, at 11′ L x 10′ H x 3.25′ D. It has a nice, boxy shape and sturdy build to hold the classic “satchel” shape no matter what you stuff it with. Read More »

So today is the big day. The day you stare a turkey in the eyes (or the drumsticks) and attempt to conquer it. And you’ll win. You always do. After all you did win the hot dog eating contest on the quad last year and you are the only one of your friends who can finish a case of beer by yourself.

Need some inspiration to get you psyched up for the big meal? Look no further!

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Ah, Thanksgiving. A time to reflect on all the things that I cherish and am grateful for in my life. While holidays normally bring out my Grinchy McScrooge side,  gratitude is a sentiment I can get into. It’s so easy to get caught up in trivial annoyances, gripes and first world problems and forget that hey, shiz isn’t that bad. One aspect of my life that I’m truly grateful for is the sexual sphere. I write a lot about the things that I don’t like but I’m feeling all mushy and soft, so I’m going to indulge in this fleeting positive feeling.

Intimacy – This  has been my favorite part of hooking up since my awkward first kiss many moons ago. Even when I was getting frisky with guys I didn’t truly care about,  I enjoyed being so physically close and connected to someone else. There is something about being in the throes of passion with someone, when nothing else matters. Read More »

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Thanksgiving is a time to take a beat from the rampant sex, booze and bad decisions of college life and embrace a more wholesome holiday spirit. Giving thanks. The concept alone should make you feel all warm and fuzzy and Angelina Jolie-esqe inside. As you sit down to a delicious home-cooked meal with your loved ones, I genuinely do hope you reflect for a moment on the cornucopia of blessings you’ve received over the year. The toilet paper dress you wore to that Anything But Clothes party didn’t unravel. The freshman you hooked up with took you seriously when you held a plastic knife to his throat threatening death if he told anyone what happened. Your RA still hasn’t found your vodka stash (zipped in the rolly suitcase under your bed). You, missy, have quite a few things for which to be thankful!

Personally, I tend to go a little more big-picture with my thank-you-fors. Eyesight…I’m a big fan of seeing. Also, my DVR, which has saved me the inner turmoil of choosing between Happy Hour and the newest episode of Parks and Rec. Most of all, however, I’m thankful for men. Yup. In all their burping, scratching, bearded glory. Think I’m crazy? Take a look at my favorite dude things and then tell me I’m wrong. Dear Dudes, I’m thankful for you because…

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