Brittany Stiner

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

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!

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

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

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