You’ve been “working out” for months, but nothing seems to be working. You may not be seeing the results you want because you aren’t committed. Sometimes you skip, sometimes you find something better to do.. Have no fear; here’s some tips to...

With finals coming up and having to balance school, work and excess stress, life can seem impossible to manage! It’s easy to just curl up in a ball and binge watch “Family Guy” until the finals-induced pain subsides. However, I wouldn’t recommend...

via GIPHYTomorrow is the final day of my week without straws, but first, let me tell you about today.Today was a long day. Like I discussed in a previous entry, I have a bad habit of ignoring my alarms to wake up in the morning. Today was definitely one...

Today was the third day of my eco-friendly week; it was almost too easy. By scribbling my daily straw habits down, I noticed a pattern; I don’t use many straws. I just don’t!The only time I utilize the thin plastic cylinders is when I’m at a restaurant...

I knew on days I commuted, this eco-friendly challenge would indeed be a task. Since I blatantly ignore my alarms in the morning, you could bet money I’m running late more often than not. I barely have time to put my shoes on the right feet, let alone...

via GIPHYThere’s so much beauty in the world; we don't need to decorate it with litter.Monday started a self-assigned week of no plastic straws for me. That’s right, no disposable straws. I’m doing this because straws we drink from in restaurants,...

Once upon a time, there were college students wanting to dress like their favorite Disney characters. Pinterest is the goldmine of all inspired outfits, ranging from Disney to your favorite TV show heroines and heroes. With the help of your fairy godmother...

Few foods can rival the taste of some good, old-fashioned barbecue. As delicious as it can be, great barbecue can be difficult to find outside of the southern reaches of the United States. Thankfully, Big Papa’s BBQ, 5811 Forest Hills Road, in Rockford...