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How to Become a Morning Person [INFOGRAPHIC]

How to Become a Morning Person [INFOGRAPHIC]

40 Of The Most Powerful Photographs Ever Taken Sisters pose for the same photo three separate times, years apart. A Russian war veteran kneels beside the tank he spent the war in, now a monument. A Romanian child hands a heart-shaped balloon to riot police during protests against austerity measures in Bucharest. Retired Philadelphia Police Captain Ray Lewis is arrested for participating in the Occupy Wall Street protests in 2011. A monk prays for an elderly man who had died suddenly while waiting for a train in Shanxi Taiyuan, China. A dog named "Leao" sits for a second consecutive day at the grave of her owner, who died in the disastrous landslides near Rio de Janiero on January 15, 2011. The 1968 Olympics Black Power Salute: African American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raise their fists in a gesture of solidarity at the 1968 Olympic games. Jewish prisoners at the moment of their liberation from an internment camp "death train" near the Elbe in 1945. John F. "Wait For Me Daddy," by Claude P. U.S.

The 7-Day Shredding Meal Plan! 5 Easy Ways to Get Back into School Mode {Photo Credit} I know girl, the Golden Globes were on last night … who’s thinking about class when you have popcorn and all day fashion reviews? But prepping for class doesn’t have to be so drab – just think of it as making an investment in your fabulous future! After you’ve tackled starting off the new year fresh, check out these 5 ways to get back into school mode so you can be on top of your game this semester. 1. Now that you’ve had a few weeks to soak up home again, it’s time to toss aside your snuggie and head back to campus! See your friends. 2. {Photo Credit} We college girls know that time management isn’t always a cake walk – in addition to class and studying, some of us also juggle part time jobs and extracurricular activities. Gather everything that calls for a reminder. 3. Textbooks are the bane of every college student’s existence – they take up room, feel like rocks in our backpacks, and put ginormous dents in our wallets. Buy e-textbooks. 4. 5. Thoughts?

Throwback Thursdays: Betchiest Trends of the 90s Polly Pocket Talk about unrealistic body expectations Tamagotchi There was no greater feeling than cleaning up its poop. Choker tattoo necklaces The perfect Claire’s-bought accessory for the baby prostitute. Milky Pens What better form of entertainment is there than inking your own body with toxic neon ink? Butterfly Clips The number of butterfly clips in your hair at one time was directly proportionate to how cool you were. Pumas The fugliest sneaker since the Sketcher. Steve Madden platforms Snap an ankle, easiest way to get out of gym class. Kate Spade backpacks The Prada backpack's povo younger sister. Cat's Cradle Remember when you used to be able to entertain yourself with a piece of fucking string? Furby A super fun toy, especially when it would go off in the middle of the night and wake up your entire house. Beanie Babies Abercrombie Denim skirts, T-shirts with the logo, and more lace tank tops with that stupid fucking moose than you can count. War Heads Juicy Middle school was classy as fuck.

50 Things to Grill in Foil : Recipes and Cooking How to make a foil packet: 1. Lay a large sheet of heavy-duty foil or a double layer of regular foil on a flat surface. (Use nonstick foil where noted.) 2. Put the ingredients in the center of the foil. Bring the short ends of the foil together and fold twice to seal; fold in the sides to seal, leaving room for steam. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. How to Save Money in College AND Keep Your Social Life Photo Credit As college students, we are not strangers to money problems. From college loans to the cost of textbooks, school is expensive, meaning that to afford our educations, we usually have to cut back on our lifestyle spending… AKA the fun stuff. With school expenses piling up, combined with pressure from friends to go out every night, it can be difficult to maintain a social life without overspending. Make a Budget Photo Credit You’ve probably heard this before, but that’s because it’s that important: The best way to save money while in college is to keep a budget. Budgeting doesn’t have to be complicated: You could calculate your input and output the old fashioned way – with paper and pencil, or even an Excel spreadsheet – or you could use one of the handy online budgeting websites, such as Mint (a free service we love here at CF; they also have a handy app!) If you’re totally new to this, don’t worry! Now, on to the fun stuff! Check for Deals Photo Credit Plan a Night or Day at Home

Focus Focus on the Red Dot and give us a like if the blue circle disappeared. This is a practical demonstration of the word 'focus'; when you focus on a thing, the remaining thoughts and objects should disappear. Top Green Smoothie Recipes Details Strawberry Mint Popsicles Banana-free, Healthy Treats, Kid-friendly Piña Colada Pops 5 Ingredient or less, Banana-free, Healthy Treats, Kid-friendly Tropical Mango-Rita Green Smoothie Banana-free, Seasonal Tropical Skin Cleanser—Fresh Start 21 5 Ingredient or less, Banana-free, Immunity Boosters Shamrock Green Smoothie Healthy Treats, Kid-friendly, Seasonal Meal on the Go Green Smoothie Kid-friendly Pre-Workout Green Smoothie Kid-friendly Post-Workout Green Smoothie Banana-free Green Tart Smoothie Banana-free Takes Two to Mango 5 Ingredient or less, Banana-free Red Velvet Banana-free, Healthy Treats DIY Almond Milk DIY Skinny Mint Healthy Treats, Kid-friendly Spiced Almond Milk Healthy Treats, Seasonal Raspberry Coconut Shortcake Banana-free, Kid-friendly Tropical Turmeric Cleanser Banana-free, Immunity Boosters Citrus Beet Cleanser 5 Ingredient or less, Banana-free, Immunity Boosters Coconut Peach 5 Ingredient or less, Banana-free, Immunity Boosters, Kid-friendly, Seasonal Recipe Cards Seasonal

15 Life Secrets of Wildly Successful People Photo Credit What is success? To some it’s a flourishing career complete with a shiny Michael Kors watch and a new pair of Louboutins, while to others it’s making an active difference within their communities. No matter how you personally define success, the fact of the matter is we all want it. To help you get there, this week, we’re sharing 15 traits of truly successful people to get you well on your way to creating the life that you’ve always wanted. 1. You want a million dollar, beach-front mansion? It seems obvious, but so many people are caught up in talking about what they wish they could do or have that they forget to make it happen! 2. Photo Credit So you know what you want and you’re ready to do whatever it takes to make it happen, but where do you begin? For example, if your goal is to get fit and lead a more healthy lifestyle, the answer is not to start a fad diet and exercise three hours a day. 3. Finding success often involves risk. 4. 5. Photo Credit 6. 7. Photo Credit 8. 9.

Romantic Shorts 3 - Best Romance Short Films Romance short films tend to be either optimistic or realistic. I continue to give you both types as one gives you hope and the other gives you solace. Mei by Arvin Chen (2006) (USA/Tawain) (11m) One of those sweet, understated romantic dramas, Mei is the story of a young man who works on a noodles stall run by a father and daughter. How To Break Up by Lev Yilmaz (2007) (US) (3m) How To Break Up With Your Girlfriend is one of the series of animations enttiled Tales Of Mere Existance , by comic animator Lev Yilmaz and originally started in 2002. Raw Love by Martin Deus & Juan Chappa (2008) (Argentina) (15m) Raw Love (Amor Crudo) was co-directed by Martin Deus and Juan Chappa, with writing credits attached to the former. I'll Wait For The Next One by P. Co-written by Thomas Gaudin and its director, Philippe Orreindy, I'll Wait For The Next One ( J'attendrai le Suivant ) was nominated for the 2003 Oscar for Best Short .

THERE'S SO MUCH GOD DAMN SPINACH in this shit even... THERE’S SO MUCH GOD DAMN SPINACH in this shit even Popeye can’t hate. Yeah spinach makes you swoll as fuck, we know that. But did you know just one cup of spinach is over 300% of your daily recommended Vitamin A? IF YOU SMOKE cigarettes (tumblr crew I’m looking at you), DO NOT take any Vitamin A or beta carotene supplements. You want to make this shit at home and tell Jamba Juice they can go fuck themselves by not paying for their high calorie sugary shit? SPINACH COOLEREctoplasm free and Dr. 2 handfuls of spinach (about 2 cups)2 frozen bananas1 cup chopped and skinned cucumber4 medium chunks of pineapple1 cup coconut water or tap1/4 cup orange juice1 tablespoon flax oil (optional)6-8 mint leaves (optional, but I dig that shit)yields ~20 ounces Toss that shit in a blender and zap it. Seriously though, fuck Jamba Juice.

13 Ways to Not Be Awkward in College Student Life >> Browse Articles >> Student Contributors It's time to bust out of your awkward teenage years, and Kristen can help. Featured Author: Kristen Lemaster Kristen Lemaster is a first-year Honors student at the University of Georgia, double-majoring in English and History with a minor in Spanish. She graduated as Valedictorian of Shiloh High School in Snellville, Georgia, with many pretty cords and stoles from her involvement in National Honors Society, Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish club, theater, scholars bowl, and student government. Besides reading, writing, and re-writing, Kristen loves kittens (though she is allergic) and ice cream, playing soccer, donating blood, doing pageants, scrapbooking, being barefoot, and singing very loudly to the radio. As of late, society has adopted a curious fascination of the awkward. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. And lucky number thirteen: don’t just hang out with your high school or upperclassmen friends.

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