Welcome back to the new semester!! I hope all of you had a wonderful and restful break and are ready to get back down to the grind I definitely know that I am. This weeks dorm essentials are going to be a little bit different than what I normally recommend but I think that they are good to have for starting off the new semester on the right foot forward. My essentials this week are 1. A… Read more
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Good Eats: Fratelli Pizza
I know what you must be thinking. Here we go again with pizza, do you ever eat anything that isn’t covered in cheese and marinara sauce and who gave you permission to write on an official blog for the school? While these are all completely valid questions, pizza is one of my favorite foods to eat and there are a whole lot of options here in Flagstaff. After trying NiMarcos I was hesitant to talk about yet… Read more
Are you Still Watching?: Christmas Edition
Continuing with the Christmas theme from last week here are two more Christmas movies that are served with a side of extra cheesiness.
The two Christmas movies are A Princess Switch and The Holiday Calendar. A Princess Switch is the Christmas version of Parent trap but they are not related. An underappreciated Chicago baker, named Stacy, is finally recognized to complete in a Christmas baking competition in the faraway kingdom of Belgravia. When setting up… Read more
Outdoor Adventures: Hiking in a Winter Wonderland
If you are like me, then when you go for a hike, you probably get really warm; a fantastic way to mitigate that is to hike after a snowstorm. Not only is the perfect sea of powder calming and aesthetically pleasing, but it creates a surreal feeling that you are the first person to make contact with the untouched snow. Hiking in snow is a very different experience, it is soft and pleasant to walk on and… Read more
Dorm Essentials: Sleds and Winter Gear
As this semester is coming to a close. I figure I would leave you with some essentials to help you survive finals week in the snow. Having something fun like a sled and making sure you have the proper attire for getting to your finals on time are some important essentials that I definitely suggest.
Number 1: A Sled
A sled is fun to have in your room for any time of the year in which there… Read more
Reducing Your Environmental Footprint: Helping The Environment
Switch to companies that are dedicated to ethical and sustainable practices. There are so many companies that are trying to make a difference through products that they produce and when you buy from them it shows you are committed to helping the environment as well! Here are some fair trade companies that can help reduce your impact on the environment.
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