Winter Vacation Ideas to Get You Through the Cold
Post-holiday blues are a real thing. November and December envelop me in a whirlwind of cheery holiday parties, gift exchanges, and twinkling holiday lights. But…
“Meeting the Parents” Doesn’t Have to Be Scary; Here’s Why
My first relationship was during my senior year of high school. I was extremely nervous about bringing my boyfriend home to meet my family for…
From the Desk of an ‘Unemployable’ English Major
“So, what are you going to do with an English degree?” is a question I was often forced to answer as an undergraduate student at…
3 Tips for Nailing Summer Style in the Office
Summer is my favorite season for fashion. You don’t have to hide your style under a heavy coat or plan your footwear around a snowstorm,…
3 Things to Ask Before Giving Someone a Second Chance
Second chances are tricky. Whether it’s an estranged family member, a friendship gone sour, or an old flame hoping to be rekindled, deciding to let…
How to Deal When a Sports Injury Sidelines You
For the last four years of my life, I have been running five days a week, rain or shine, whether there’s snow on the ground…
4 Ways to Feel Independent, Even When You’re Living at Home
I recently graduated from college and, having accepted the financial reality of my student loans and nonprofit career path, I moved back home to the…
How My Retail Job Made Me a Better Person
In high school and most of college, I worked at American Eagle Outfitters. I started as a regular sales associate, but after a year, I…
What Happened When I Stopped Focusing on My Appearance
Until recently, I hadn’t ever been a true “makeup” person. My exposure was limited to visiting the department store makeup counter for special occasions like…
The Beauty in the Breakup
Breakups are the worst — there’s no doubt about it. The world continues to rotate on its axis, and life goes on around you, but…
