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Does this situation sound familiar to you? Your BFF asks you if want to go out to dinner with her, and you’re about to tell her yes, when you decide to check your bank statement quickly online before you answer — and discover you don’t have anywhere close to enough for a night out. You tell her thanks, but you have to skip it this time… then immediately start scanning job listings on Craigslist and rifling though your closet for things you can sell on Ebay to get some extra cash.

Even if you think you’re pretty careful with your spending, it’s easy to spend a lot more on infrequent and/or small purchases like that daily coffee, shopping the day you get your paycheck, or nights at the bar (even $1 pints can add up). If you don’t count every purchase and check your bank account on a regular basis, you’ll just end up in situations like the one described above over and over.

Mint makes keeping track of your finances easy, so you don’t find yourself selling back books you still need just so you can buy dinner. Mint pulls together all your financial information, including checking and savings accounts, credit cards, and loans, and organizes it for you all in one place. You can easily check your balance and so much more in just a few clicks.

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There are some things that are so good they just shouldn’t be messed with. And there are some that, while absolutely delicious, can be made even more amazing with a few simple additions. Brownies fall into the latter category.

While everyone loves a good brownie, a brownie can be made exponentially better by adding peppermint (or peanut butter, caramel, marshmallow… the list goes on).

Mint chocolate brownies are the perfect treat as the weather gets colder, but really, they’re perfect for any time at all. Is there ever a bad time for a brownie? Read More »

Got 10 minutes? Got 13 bucks? Got frickin’ tastebuds?!

Then, boy, have I got the dessert for you.

Seriously. It’s called Mint Chip Pie and the only downside (the ONLY downside) is how retardedly addictive it is.

So take ten minutes and make this delicious summer dessert. It’s about 5 servings, so invite some friends over…or don’t and have lots of leftovers. Your choice. I won’t tell.

And now, without further ado, I give you:

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Days as a Freshman: 116

Mood: Startled

“Not many girls would jump up and down in the middle of the woods at ten at night.”

Justin and I were walking back through the dark path towards campus, my fingers occasionally grabbing onto his sweatshirt for support as we dodged shadowed roots and branches. I could have stayed in that starlit clearing with him forever, and probably would have, if Rebecca hadn’t called me, worried and wondering why I wasn’t back in our room.

Realizing we had been outside for over an hour, Justin decided it was time to go back. I wasn’t sure if he had been caught off guard by the quick passage of time like me, or if he just really wanted to get warm, but whatever the case, when he stood up and started back towards the dorms, I followed.

“You’re a good sport with putting up with my weirdness.” Stepping over a root, Justin reached out to help me do the same. “I usually don’t let people see how awkward I am until I know them really well.”

“Well, I’m perma-awkward, so you’re in good company.” I grabbed his hand and hopped over the root, but the contact of his skin against mine rattled my head so much I let go too soon and almost toppled over.

“Whoa, you okay?” Catching my arm, Justin stopped and waited until I was standing steady again.

“I told you, perma-awkward.” I laughed to cover my embarrassment and was glad the night hid my burning cheeks. “I can’t even walk right.”

Justin chuckled. We stood facing each other for a moment, one of the longer moments in my recent memory, until Justin let his eyes fall to the ground. Read More »

Ever stayed at a hotel where they put those awesome little mints on your pillow?

Me either. But I’ve heard stories.

If I really want an Andes chocolate mint, all I need to do is drive to the nearest grocery store and shell out $2, as opposed to $200, and eat as many as I want (which usually translates to too much).

Or, I make this sweet little shot.

Say goodbye to the hot months with this refreshing blast of minty chocolate goodness.

Because like those expensive hotels and pieces of candy, summer never lasts long enough.

Mint on Your Pillow:

1/2 oz green creme de menthe

3/4 oz chocolate liqueur

1 splash milk

Shake everything together and strain into a shot glass. Make sure to drink quickly and cold. Warm milk is gross. Read More »

Did you know that good (consistent) dental hygiene impacts not just your teeth, but your entire face and overall health?

Picture this – you’re sitting in class, the hot guy (with whom you are mildly obsessed with) sits down next to you and you finally have your chance to actually speak to this hot creature…what could go wrong, right? Well this is usually about the time my arch nemesis would come along – BAD BREATH.

Fear not, I’ve found a few revolutionary products that will help any college girl out in this type of jam with three simple steps to achieve breath that’s perfection. Read More »

Calling all girlie girls! I found a sale at Pinkstore.com.

If you can’t already tell by the name of this online shop, it is the home for soft, frilly, and lovely designer duds. With spring shopping on my mind, I thought it was great to find fall items on sale that can take me through the rest of the semester and summer.

The Pinkstore.com is filled with femme items by designers like Marc by Marc Jacobs, Theory and Mint. Only down side is sizes are limited. Act fast.