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Peppermint: A Healthy Christmas Treat
Sitting in my black swivel desk chair, I turned away from the window and propped my head against my palms, then held my forehead, thinking that would make this pounding headache go away. Negative. As I thought to myself, “This isn’t going to get any better,” I reached for a Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark...
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What to Wear: Traveling 101
This is the busiest travel season of the year, and whether you’re taking a place or a train don’t miss an opportunity to dress as your best self! LOOK 1. For this look, start off with a neutral shirt (villa.com, $35) and pair it with some ripped skinny jeans (oasis, $45). Add some...
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ECG Last Minute Gift Guide: For Your Girlfriends
For most of us college girls finals cut in pretty close to the holidays, turning our shopping days into an all-out blitz with the rest of the last minute crowd. One way to avoid the stress of the rush? Plan ahead! Arm yourself with the following gift guide when gifting your favorite gals...
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How To… Make Blue Velvet Hanukkah Cupcakes
Since we just did a post featuring a decadent Christmas dessert, it’s only right that Hanukkah gets a spotlight too! Blue velvet cupcakes are an innovative take on the red velvet phenomenon, and they will look festive with white icing. Original recipe can be found here. What you need (serving size is...
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How To… Make Christmas Muddy Buddies
With Christmas coming up in less than 10 days, now is the perfect time to start planning holiday festivities. If you’re going to a Christmas party, or just love Christmas-related party snacks, this is the treat for you. It also makes for a great Christmas movie marathon snack! Original recipe can be found...
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How To… Diet. Or, Not Really
I know, I know. There are a ton of these “cheat sheets to slim your stomach” recipes out there. I’ve read them, and tried living them. I’d like to briefly come out with some serious honesty here. I am eighteen years old, 5’4″, and 120 pounds, and just absolutely terrified of gaining the...
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How To… Stick To New Year’s Resolutions
New year’s resolutions are picked up and kicked out so fast these days. Whether it is to kick tummy troubles to the curb or to finish reading that Charles Dickens compilation, the vigorous excitement to defeat our challenge slowly fades with the hectic lives that we already have. The only question: how are...
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Best Ways To Remedy Dry Skin
We’re nearly half way into December, and it’s only getting colder from here on out. What does that mean for us? Our fight against dry skin! What is more of a moment-ruiner than cuddling up in front of a cozy fire with your significant other, and rubbing cracked feet together. Don’t let that...
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How To… Make a Christmas Cocktail: Sugar Cookie Martini
Sure, Christmas movies are great and all, and can really get you into the Christmas mood… but so can a little Christmas cocktail! If you’re not a fan of minty drinks, this sugar cookie martini is the drink for you. The following recipe serves too, so cuddle up with your cutie or invite...
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The One-Room Workout, No Treadmill Necessary
If you have one space to workout, like a dorm room or your room off campus, and no treadmill… you’re not off the hook! You can do a full body workout without equipment, in whatever space you have! After a warmup of stretching and light cardio or yoga, whatever you prefer, complete...
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