As Midterms are slowly coming more and more to the forefront of all of our schedules, our lives can start getting more and more hectic. As this time gets busier it can be very easy to slip into a more disorganized mind and with that disorganized mind comes a possible disorganized space. This weeks Dorm Essentials are here to help you stay organized as life gets crazy. I have found that the best things to help out… Read more
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Train Your Brain
Happy Train your Brain Tuesday! I hope last week’s mini meditation article was beneficial to you! This week we will be talking about memory! Memory is defined as how your brain processes, stores, and retrieves information when needed.
Memory is a huge function in our daily life as being able to recall information is something we need to be able to do. We utilize our brain’s memory every second of the day even if we… Read more
Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
On this weeks blog I am going to talk about how you can reduce your carbon footprint! When I first learned about carbon emissions, I only thought of cars or planes, but in reality carbon powers most of our energy usage. From our lighting, transportation, electronics, appliances, and more. In order to reduce our carbon emissions and our impact on the environment, we need to make a few changes!
- Transportation (walk or bike) –… Read more
Cooking Essentials
Cooking Essentials
I know it can be hard as college students to find the time or right ingredients to create delicious meals. Here are 10 essentials I think every cook should have in their pantry. If you keep a few of these things stocked cooking will become a lot less stressful and overwhelming.
Kosher Salt
I know kosher salt is a little bit more expensive than regular iodized salt, but it is really worth it. Also… Read more
Foodie Friday: Black Bean Quesadillas
Let’s face it, nothing is better than Mexican food. Especially quesadillas. Imagine coming home from a long day of class, the last thing you want to do is spend hours cooking. Create these hearty delicious quesadillas at the beginning of the week to savor on your offtime. Trust me- it’ll give your nightly Taco Bell outing’s a run for its money. And, this recipe will only cost you ~$6 in groceries. (That’s about 60 cents a serving!)
Tip Tuesday: Spring Break (on a budget)
We are almost halfway through spring semester. You know what that means, spring break is coming up! Spring Break is the time to sit back, relax, and take a break from school. Sometimes spring break can be a little expensive, but here are 5 ways to have an amazing spring break without breaking your bank account.
Plan ahead: If you’re planning to go to Disneyland or take a spontaneous trip, plan ahead! Hotels and tickets may be sold out… Read more