Its that time of year when Spring is so close to summer that you can feel it through every bone in your body. You dust off your bikes, stock up on SPF, maybe get that nerve to ask out the guy/girl in your biology class and go out and DO stuff. With this time of year comes the best weather but also brings all the fun activities that you and your spring romance can indulge in. These date ideas will keep you entertained for the rest of spring and maybe even summer. Whether you’re a local resident or maybe you just are living here for college, Disneyland is one of the most popular Spring destinations, and not only does it bring nostalgic memories but this year they’re bringing Disney’s … [Read more...] about Spring Fever: Love is in the Air
Coachella: Why You Should Make One Trip in Your Lifetime
Winter has disappeared, the rain has stopped and spring is finally here. When winter turns to spring, Coachella-goers come out of their 9-to-5 jobs and start prepping for the weekend of their lives. The 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will begin this Friday, April 13 and last through the weekend. Some make it an annual trip and travel from all parts of the world to go to this weekend festival in the desert, but some people are left out altogether and haven't even tasted a Coachella experience. I will never forget my first Coachella experience, piling into my best friend's Honda Accord back in 2013, packed to the brim with Coachella camping essentials, painting the back … [Read more...] about Coachella: Why You Should Make One Trip in Your Lifetime
A letter to our exes
To our exes, We thank you for the endless nights of sitting up and wondering where you were. We thank you for never returning our texts, or leaving us on read. We thank you for making us cry, and making us feel like we were not important. We thank you for making yourself seem more important than we were to you. We thank you for flirting with our friends in front of our faces. We thank you for never being excited for us when something big happened in our lives. We thank you for putting our needs on the back burner to your world. We thank you for making us pay for your meals when you say “you’re on a budget,” we thank you for being so cheap. We thank you for putting us on blast in front of … [Read more...] about A letter to our exes
Fall-la-la in love this holiday season
If bowling, pumpkin patches, and watching scary movies weren’t your thing, then this follow-up with fun winter date ideas will make you and your significant other want to stand underneath that mistletoe. December is such a romantic time of year, not only because it's “cuffing season,” but because who doesn’t like to walk hand-in-hand with their special somebody while looking at Christmas lights or spinning around on an ice skating rink? Sports games may not be for everybody, but this time of year is perfect for the hockey and basketball fans. Step out of your comfort zone, and head down to Anaheim or even Los Angeles if you are up for the drive. While you’re there, fill up on popcorn, … [Read more...] about Fall-la-la in love this holiday season
Mini Pecan tarts for the big Thanksgiving appetite!
Thanksgiving is the time to bring your family and friends together, watch football, and consume unhealthy amounts of turkey. Yet, the best part about Thanksgiving has to be the dessert! Throw on those sweatpants and dive in to these mini pecan pie tarts that your whole family will be asking you to make for years to come. This recipe will make 18 mini pecan pie tarts. First and foremost, preheat the oven to 375 degrees, then grab all your ingredients. Ingredients needed include sugar, unsalted butter, pecans, vanilla extract, cream cheese, and flour. You will also need a hand mixer or a stand mixer, which I find easier to mix the ingredients together, and a mini muffin pan. You … [Read more...] about Mini Pecan tarts for the big Thanksgiving appetite!
FALL in Love this Fall
All summer long, you and your significant other wandered this California coast attending bonfires, baseball games, the OC/ LA county fairs, and barbecues. But what about the fall? What are some activities that will keep you and your significant other occupied so you can continue to fall head over heels until winter? Fall is the best time to cuddle up with that special someone, or maybe that summer fling just happened to roll over until fall and things are still heating up. October has some of the most entertaining things for you and your significant other to do, especially if you’re into Halloween. First, how about heading to the Halloween House located at 1149 Carter Lane, … [Read more...] about FALL in Love this Fall
Halloween Girl
If you’re looking for the latest, greatest, and the trendiest Halloween costumes for the Halloween season, then look no further. Halloween is the best time of year to jump out of your comfort zone and try on a different persona for a weekend. Whether you’re part of a couple, single, or just with a group of friends looking for a good time, I have a costume for you. This year proved that not only men can be heroes. Wonder Woman stole box office sales and showed a different light for women in Hollywood. Wonder Woman is one of the most popular costumes out on the market today. If you’re all about the girl power, get your hands on this costume at any of your local Halloween stores or … [Read more...] about Halloween Girl
Drugstore VS High End
Being a college girl means we don’t have too much time to work or let alone get ready for class but what about the weekends when we want to let out the stress from all the work week and maybe even get ready for once? College takes a lot of time out of your week which makes it hard to work which means were all on a budget and maybe can’t afford those high-end brands and want to stick to those good Target finds. Today, we are going to be comparing drug store foundation to higher end foundations to see if spending all that extra hard-earned money is worth packing on the debt after graduation. Sephora is a holy grail walking through the aisles of name brand products. Walking past … [Read more...] about Drugstore VS High End
Broke College Girl’s Guide: DIY Pumpkin Spiced Coffee
To my fellow broke college girls: This fall quarter has been a rough one. But fear not, I'm here to tell you it can be better with the flavor of pumpkin spice. This time of year brings out the best in us, not only because it’s the season of being together and making memories, but because everything your heart desires is pumpkin flavored! Pumpkin flavoring at Starbucks costs 60 cents for just one pump of syrup, and $4.95 for a grande size. Venti size costs around $5.25, which is how much all these ingredients are going to cost you to make this classic beverage at home. Fall, in the Inland Empire, can get chilly really quick, and a warm cup of joe that is laced with pumpkin flavors is … [Read more...] about Broke College Girl’s Guide: DIY Pumpkin Spiced Coffee
Top 10 TV shows to catch this fall
Even with all the ghosts and ghouls plastered over television screens in October, nothing is scarier than the thought of having no new shows to watch this season. But have no fear! A slew of fan favorites are making their return with episodes as addicting as fresh pumpkin pie. This falls television lineup will break your heart, make you smile, make you fear for your life, or even fear the living dead. Shows such as This is Us, American Housewife, and The Walking Dead are just a few that are going to make you want to cuddle up with that leftover Halloween candy, and binge watch these brand-new premiers. This Is Us stole the hearts of audiences everywhere in the spring, and will … [Read more...] about Top 10 TV shows to catch this fall