[I want it, I need it, I can't live without it. There are so many things on store shelves and racks right now that we want to take home and hang in our closets. Things that are so cute, everyone should know about them. We'll share 'em with you here (because we're that nice), but as far as actually getting them goes....well, you're on your own with that one.]

With Spring around the corner, it’s almost time to shove those bulky jackets and sweaters back into that Tupperware box under your bed where they belong. All that new extra room in your closet also means it’s time to stock up on some new essentials. When the time is right, opt for my current go-to source of warmth: the cardigan. It is comfortable, versatile and cozy for those cooler nights, yet does not make you look like a bum, which your old high school and college sweatshirts tend to do. Read More »

Football season is getting underway, which can mean one of two things: you a) love football and will be glued to the T.V., butt planted on the couch, every Sunday from now until the Super bowl or b) you will have to deal with your friends and/or boyfriends football obsession and watch them be glued to the T.V. for the next few months.

While intense beer drinking goes on, football goers (that I’ve been around at least) tend to not do so great on the whole football food situation. So, I’ve compiled a list of ways to fill your tummy while you (and your boy) get your sports fix.

Nachos and Guacamole. I’m not talking plain chips and salsa here, people. Do the nachos right with lettuce, tomatoes, melted cheese, beef, chili, jalapenos, salsa, sour cream and whatever else you like throwing on there. While you’re add it, grab some avocados, onions, cilantro, tomatoes and salsa and make some homemade Guacamole!

Skewers. Instead of plain old burgers and dogs, take some cubed beef, chicken and even shrimp or scallops, marinade them in a Tupperware for a few hours and chop up some chunky veggies (peppers, onions, mushrooms and tomatoes). Then, once your meats and fish are saturated in the dressing of your choice (BBQ, Teriyaki and Italian Salad Dressing are my top 3 favs), take skewer sticks and alternate a piece of meat/fish with your choice of veggies. Throw them on the BBQ (if you’re tailgating, you can pre-make them and store in a Tupperware and throw on once you get to the parking lot) and enjoy! Read More »

You’ve spent more time at Bed Bath and Beyond in the last two weeks than you ever thought possible.

Twin extra long sheets: Check.

Color coded notebooks/folders: Check

Sweatpants for every day of the week: Check

You have everything you could possibly need for college…or so you thought. Below is a list of 5 must-have items for every college student. You know; the things that you would never think of, but really can’t survive without.

Time to make one more shopping run. I know you never want to see the inside of a Target again, but suck it up; you are going to need these.

1. Rain Boots. I never wore rain boots at home because if it’s raining you just don’t go outside. Back in High School you drove to class and maybe an umbrella is all you needed. But in college you have to walk to every class and sometimes that can be quite a lot of walking. Investing in some wellies will definitely be worth it. There is nothing worse than arriving to class with water seeping through your shoes and waterlogged socks. The good news is rain boots are all the rage right now, so you can find them everywhere (and not get ridiculed for wearing them). Read More »