Oh, thank you sweet baby Jesus.

It. Is. Over.

I never have to look at another pumpkin if I don’t want to. Or an apple.

This week might have been the hardest. I’m totally eating my own words when I say this but it is not okay to eat pumpkin and apple combinations every day for one month. That is 30 days of the same thing. What the hell was I thinking?

Yesterday I broke down (again) and had another pumpkin spice latte. I am so tired of those damn things. First of all… a small was 4 dollars. Four dollars? That’s about half of what it’s going to cost me to get wasted and make bad choices at happy hour tonight.

So why do I keep buying them? Because it’s quick and easy and, c’mon lets be honest, who doesn’t love carrying around a Starbucks cup? Especially in the chilly fall weather. I’m such a sucker for stereotypical things (like when the weather outside is frightful, I really do think that the fire is so delightful). Read More »

Okay, I’m getting a little tired of eating pumpkin.

If I was just eating pumpkin all day long it might improve my chances of turning my skin a new shade of orange. Thankfully, that is not the case! [Editor's Note: Worst. Intern. Ever.] I’m allowed to eat other things/balance out the eating of pumpkins with apples and other tasty treats.

My recent favorite snack is toasted pumpkin seeds added to trail mix. This recipe is super easy and cost-friendly for those of us on a college budget. You’ll need to purchase any type of nut based trail mix (if you prefer to make it yourself, you’ll want to get pecans, almonds, and walnuts – but remember that nuts can run pretty expensive). The recipe I followed does involve a few outside ingredients but if you’re not interested in doing that, just ignore me for the next couple of sentences. Read More »

It’s officially fall. It’s officially cold (boo) and it’s officially pumpkin season (yay!). Sure Halloween has come and gone but now that there is no longer a need to save pumpkins for carving… we can EAT them!

Sure we all know about the typical pumpkin staples – pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice lattes and the like – but there’s a whole lot more you can do with those giant, orange orbs. So here is a list of our top 15 favorite ways to eat a pumpkin. Read More »

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Like an expensive drug (or shoe or handbag or bracelet) addiction, our daily trips to Starbucks adds up… and fast.

Save for the few times a year I get a gift card from mi padres for the holidays, I’m shelling out dough for lattes because me without my PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte for all you non PSL drinkers) and friendly “what upppp!” from my Barista (yes, they know me by name) is like me without a soul.

But now, there’s GOOD news. Unlike those dumb “gifts” your Facebook friends can give you – I mean, really, I don’t need an animated cupcake on my wall. Show up with a damn cupcake or don’t bother, homeslice – Starbucks has made Facebook gifting oh-so-tangible. Read More »

Labor Day weekend has come and gone, and what’s left of your tan is probably beginning to fade. Add that to the fact that the first week of classes (When you don’t actually have to do anything but collect syllabuses and catch up with friends.)  has been replaced by actual classes, and you’re probably pulling a Danny Zuko and wishing longingly for summer nights.

But autumn isn’t all bad, and here’s why.

1. The Weather. Here on the east coast, we broke records with the sweltering summer heat. And I’m not going to lie; I took full advantage of that warm weather. But sitting in class in weather that’s meant for the beach? Like I’d ever be able to pay attention. I’m eternally grateful that the temperatures dropped just as I’m forced to hit the books. Plus, it gives you an excuse to buy that cute fall jacket you’ve been eying since July.

2. The Pumpkin Spice Lattes. They’re back. Yesterday’s trip to my friendly neighborhood Starbucks confirmed as much. Starbucks has also introduced the Toffee Mocha, along with the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin and the Pumpkin Scone. Its fall food at its best. But if you’re not quite as caffeine crazed  as I am, you could always try an old standby. Caramel Corn. Pumpkin Pie. Apple Pie. Caramel Apples. Apple Cider. Take your pick.

3. The New TV. I love a good reality TV meltdown as much as the next girl, but by the time August rolls around I’m ready for some good old fashion scripted drama. From Glee to Gossip Girl, your old favorites are returning. Don’t you want to watch the new cast of Dancing with the Stars make complete and total fools of themselves? Or find out if Derek actually recovers from the Seattle Grace shooting? Your wait is almost over. Read More »

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Well, not right now, but soon. Like, every Thursday.

Red Mango Pumpkin Spice Yogurt
It’s no secret by now that we love all things Pumpkin over here at CollegeCandy. We tweet about Pumpkin pie blizzards, celebrate the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte, write about lighting pumpkin candles as we write our midterm paper (or make sexy time) and include recipes that cut the cals and add the flavor by using canned pumpkin. While the sad news is that the season of pumpkin flavored everything will only be here for another 2 months, the good news is Red Mango has debuted the best pumpkin spice yogurt ever.

Fo’ Real.

And it’s healthy. Holler! They even sprinkle on graham crackers for FREE. I recommend adding their dark chocolate chips to it too, because we all know everything is better with chocolate. So find a Red Mango near you (or drive to one if it’s a state away…seriously, it’s worth it!). But Hurry! Red Mango is only serving up this cup of heaven until December. Read More »

It’s officially fall, and I’m going bananas over pumpkins right now. Pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin pie blizzards, pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks; you name it I’m obsessing over it.  Simply the aroma of pumpkin pie baking in the kitchen is enough to send me over the edge. There is a valid reason for that, however. Well, at least for men.

According to Dr. Alan Hirsh, there is a significant connection between Thanksgiving and sex. The mere scent of pumpkin pie alone increases blood flow to a man’s penis by 40%, therefore increasing his sexual appetite. Just another reason for us women to learn how to bake, am I right, ladies?

But sexual stimulation is not the only benefit of this staple fall fruit (yes, it is a fruit). Pumpkins are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients. And one cup of pumpkin will only dock you 50 points from your daily calorie intake. Also, pumpkin seeds are chock-full of protein, not to mention magically delicious. Read More »

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Fashion Week is here.
Fashion Week is here!!

I’ll admit it: I may be one of the only people who looks forward to fashion week more than Welcome Week (yeah I said it). But you know that when you come out of your week long drunken haze and find yourself bored in class (after all, one can only stare at her econ professor for so long wondering how this man who can barely speak a word of English is allowed to teach economics at a major university), you will need to preoccupy that boring classtime with other thoughts.

And what better thoughts than that of Spring 2010? After all, it’s never too early to think about Spring Break – especially when an adorbs Marc Jacobs sundress mini is involved, right? Of course, right. Now that’s a language we can all understand. Read More »

[Welcome to the third edition of my Weekly Love List. On all things I love. Because if I love them - well then obviously you may love them too. As the Backstreet Boys song says (and yes I am actually quoting them) “My Love is All I Have To Give.” So with that, here are this week’s list-worthy things…]

1. Hunter Boots. Every snowy day, every rainy day, every muddy day, I end up miserable when the inevitable happens: my pants become drenched and the water seeps up. There is truly nothing worse (well except maybe herpes). Uggs – or boots like them- are toasty, but they just don’t do the job. Hunter boots are cute, comfortable (unlike most rain boots) and the PERFECT boot for sloshing around in the snow. Put a pair of these bad boys on and I promise you’ll be singing (instead of swearing) in the rain.

2. The History of Love- It sounds like a sappy chic-flick book, but is quite the opposite. Perfect for a rainy day in sweats, paired – of course – with a Pumpkin Spice Latte. I die.

3. This commercial. Genius.

4. Loreal Paris HiP line. You can buy it at the drugstor, but it’s makeup counter quality. I adore the Color Truth Cream Eyeliner in Teal. The black is also a great option to smoke out and you don’t have to feel guilty for spending a fortune.

5. SmittenKitchen.com. A great food blog written by Deb, a women who cooks out of her small NY apartment. Chocolate Peanut Butter cake anyone? Now that is Love List worthy.

What are you totally loving this week?