You probably have the day off today. If you don’t, you likely only have one or two classes to go to, so it’s like a day off (especially if you skip). Being that it’s Memorial Day, I got to thinking about things I think there should be memorials for, things that we college students love or can’t live without. Obvious things that won’t be on this list: Final exams, 7:30 a.m. classes and dining hall food.

Maybe with your day of freedom you can go outside and start building a memorial/statue/garden for these awesome things: Read More »

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Memorial Day weekend is here! School is out, barbecues are in and it’s that in-between week where you’re home from school and not on to your summer plans yet, be it trip or internship or job. So the perfect thing to do with mom this weekend (aside from eating hot dogs and slaw)?!

Shop. Duh!

Sales are EVERYWHERE. Seriously, now is a great time to get everything from shoes to mattresses. Where do you start?! What should you stock up on?! So many choices and so little time to hit all the stores! Life is so hard! Wah.

Lucky for you I hit up four of our favorites and picked a few of my must-haves from the sales. From Nordstrom’s Half-yearly Sale (I enjoy this weekend more than my birthday weekend) to Gap, Macy’s and Old Navy, there are deals to be had, people. And when deals are on, you can count on your trusty Budget Stylista to help you find the best styles for cheap.

I hope to never know what it feels like to lose someone during a war, never getting closure or being able to say my goodbyes. I know it may sound greedy, but I never want any member of my family to enter into a part of the Army/Marines/National Guard, because I don’t want to worry about them every second of the day. Not knowing when I’ll be able to contact them next, and wondering why I haven’t heard from them for days, weeks, at a time.

The men and women who do enter into the armed forces are extraordinary people who are willing to risk everything for the benefit of, well, you. The soldiers that are there are protecting you and making a safer place for you. The crazy part? They don’t even know you…but are still hopeful that their part will help to change our society.

Memorial day began in 1868 when members of the Grand Army of the Republic requested to decorate the graves of their friend. Since than, Memorial Day has become a time when the US honors the fallen heroes of all of its wars. Read More »

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I had a really happy moment recently: I tried on my bikini and it not only FIT, but I felt really PROUD of my body. The nagging critic in my head was speechless and all I could hear was internal praise. I mean, I better get some kudos after working my ass off, literally, for the past 2 months!

But somehow I feel like I’ve only won the battle, not the war, aka, Summer BBQs. With Memorial Day just around the corner, they’re a-comin’ and with them, beer, hot dogs, potato salad, chips and dip… It’s all going to tempt me beyond belief, especially once I have a few cocktails. So in an effort to maintain what I’ve worked so hard for, I’ve come up with a BBQ Game Plan.

This may sound deep, but setting an intention before I begin my day has really helped me stay on track. So why not set one before I head to any summer gathering where not-so-healthy food is involved?

Promise yourself to be kind to your body. Treat it like a temple; after all, it is what allows you to function normally everyday. Doing this will keep you conscious of your noshing choices.

Be sure healthy options are available. Find out if your friends, especially guy friends, are serving anything other than artery clogging fare. If they’re not, bring a veggie platter, and maybe some chicken or shrimp. That way you won’t be forced to eat a greasy cheeseburger. Read More »

Memorial Day: little children running around carrying an American flag on a stick; picnic baskets; spiked lemonade; Grandma Millie making blueberry pie; old fashioned Coke bottles; dogs wearing red, white and blue sweater vests; remembering the men and women who have served our country…and:

Hot dudes. With their shirts off. On the beach.

That’s right, just for you. We figured since most of us will be hot and bored on Memorial Day we might as well be hot and bothered. Because nothing says “America” quite like hot guys showing off their 6-packs.

The Hollywood heartthrobs below have done us the generous favor of getting wet and showing some fierce skin.  So before you go outside to play sparklers with your little cousins take a quick gander at this sweet eye candy.

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With the exception of Arbor Day, there is no “wait, what is this holiday about” holiday more dangerous than Memorial Day. Sure Columbus Day has its controversial discussions about killing Native Americans and St. Patrick’s day has its suspicious green beer, but neither come close to the madness that is this 3-day weekend.

Think you’ll survive it? Think again.

1. Warm Pasta Salad – Unless you have concrete evidence the dish doesn’t contain mayonnaise then don’t take the risk. One bite of Aunt Sarah’s famous Mayo-and-Bacon pasta salad that’s been baking in the sun for 6+ hours will lead to one long trip to the toilet. Forget making an appearance at your best friend’s pool party. You’ll be lucky to make an appearance outside of the bathroom.

2. White Pants Stains – Every fashion magazine pushes white pants for summer… and every television sitcom warns us about the hazards of wearing ‘em. You’re asking for grass stains, ketchup spills, or worse, the dreaded period stain. Because your body is the ultimate prankster when it comes to making sure that you get your usually regular period at the worst times ever.

3. Family Members Speaking Aloud – Hypothetically, it’s a wonderful idea to gather the family together for the annual Memorial Day barbecue. In reality you spend the whole time chocking on mini hot dogs because you’re so shocked by the fact that your grandmother thought it was appropriate to ask if you think oral sex is not real sex. Read More »

Ahh who doesn’t love a holiday where you get a three-day weekend? Is there anything better than waking up on a Monday and realizing you have absolutely nothing to do? Unless, of course, you’re one of the many who are trekking down to the beach, Florida, or anywhere awesome. Then you have the stress of traveling back home, getting probed by TSA, walking behind those slow people who take up the entire moving sidewalk, pay $45 to check your bag, all while your skin is radiating heat after doing the whole “It’s finally nice! I’m going to go with tanning oil today!”

Well, travelers, this list is not for you. This is for all my party peeps who are doing absolutely nothing this Memorial Day. Read More »