5 Birthday Gifts to Give When You’re Broke
I’m one of those people who loves the hunt for the perfect birthday gift. I also absolutely love my own birthday — going so far…
6 Summer Movies Worth Watching Again
Growing up, my Friday nights were filled with movies under the stars, with each movie projected onto a sheet that was taped to the side…
Practical Advice From Someone Who Survived 2+ Years in a Long-Distance Relationship
I spent my boyfriend’s college graduation in 2012 barely holding myself together, trying to be celebratory when all I could feel was sadness. I had two…
How to Feel Less Lonely When You’re Alone
When the days get grayer and the nights get longer, being alone can get, well, lonely. But it doesn’t have to be that way. As…
6 Essential Cookbooks for the Kitchen Newbie
In eighth grade, I took “Life Skills,” a rebranded home economics class that went over how to make basic recipes — pancakes, chocolate fudge, quesadillas,…
The Best Books for Every Mood
With a good book in hand, I can travel to far-off places and imagine myself walking across a desert or sailing around the world. I…
5 Ways to Show Gratitude for Your Coworkers
If you work a typical 9 to 5 like me, then you probably spend most of your time not with your friends or family, but…
Why These Classic 2000s Shows are Worth Rewatching
I caved early on in quarantine and subscribed to Disney+. I can say it was for “Star Wars” and Marvel, but who am I kidding?…
Fall in Love With Reading Again With These 6 Books
When I was a kid, I used to stay up way past my bedtime — not even bothering with flashlights or the pretense of being…
How to Job Search Using Social Media
It can be exhausting to send out job application after job application and hear nothing back. I know — I used to spend hours doing…