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DIY Project: Crystal “Carrie” Necklace

Inspired by the necklace that was given to Carrie Bradshaw by Aleksandr Petrovsky, this necklace is one of my favorite pieces that I’ve made lately. And, even though it is beautiful, it is actually pretty simple (and inexpensive) to make. What I also love about this is that you can make it any way youContinue reading “DIY Project: Crystal “Carrie” Necklace”

Growing Pains: Getting Real About The Pains of Having Friendships (And Them Changing) As An Adult

When you are a student, making and keeping friends is so easy. In middle school, that basically meant sitting next to someone everyday at lunch to dish on the interaction in the hallway with that boy you’ve had a crush on for a week. In college, this means having a bunch of classes with someoneContinue reading “Growing Pains: Getting Real About The Pains of Having Friendships (And Them Changing) As An Adult”

14 Things Only Book Lovers Understand

If you haven’t guessed by now, I love to read. And, I love to read everything — from young adult to mystery to fiction to celebrity commentaries. I know that I am not alone here — many of my friends are heavy readers such as myself. But, if you’re a book-lover like me, chances areContinue reading “14 Things Only Book Lovers Understand”

It’s 2018. Can We Please Stop Attacking People For Their Political Views?

One of the things that I will always remember about the 2016 presidential election was not the pain I felt when Hillary lost to Trump, but the amount of opinions that were flying everywhere. And, some of those opinions were not about the election, but of those who voted for Trump over Hillary. I amContinue reading “It’s 2018. Can We Please Stop Attacking People For Their Political Views?”

Book of the Month Review: An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green

If you love Young Adult literature just as much as I do, chances are you’ve heard of someone named John Green. He’s the mastermind of The Fault of Our Stars and Looking for Alaska. So, when his brother, Hank Green wrote a book I thought that it would be worth the read. Upon reading it,Continue reading “Book of the Month Review: An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green”

What It Truly Feels Like Saying Goodbye To A Pet

On Thursday, October 11 I said goodbye to my best friend for the very last time with tears in my eyes. My best friend has been with me since I was ten years old, and was the sweetest and most loyal person I know. My best friend also wasn’t human. She was a Rhodesian RidgebackContinue reading “What It Truly Feels Like Saying Goodbye To A Pet”

Don’t Be Too Hard On Yourself: Learning To Give Ourselves A Break

I truly believe that we are our biggest critics. For me, this is especially true. I can not tell you how many times I’ve gone back and thought about something that I could have done better. It can be an article that I could have written better. Or, it could be something that would haveContinue reading “Don’t Be Too Hard On Yourself: Learning To Give Ourselves A Break”

Craft Tutorial: Essential Oil Bracelet

Essential oil bracelets are very popular for those who want something that soaks up their beloved oils on the go thanks to the lava beads. With that being said, they are around in so many different styles and varieties. But, if you want to take the DIY route, I got you covered. There are soContinue reading “Craft Tutorial: Essential Oil Bracelet”

Why Everyone Who Loves To Read Needs To Get A Book Of The Month Subscription

As everyone knows, I love books, and reading. However, sometimes I find myself in a bit of a reading lull. This is caused for a number of reasons: I don’t have as much time to read for pleasure as I would like, I feel like I am reading the same few things, or that IContinue reading “Why Everyone Who Loves To Read Needs To Get A Book Of The Month Subscription”