100 Best Back-to-School Hacks Posted by Site Administrator in Features Aug 30th, 2009 Going back to college after your long summer break is sort of like the university student’s opportunity for New Year’s Resolutions. From organization to better study habits to making new friends to preparing for your career, you’ll want to make this year the most fun and the most productive. Check out our list of 100 best back-to-school hacks for more ideas. Moving In From redecorating to organizing your closet to cleaning your dorm or apartment, these hacks will turn what little personal space you have into your happy place. Organization Start your year off right by being organized with your school work and your personal belongings. Study Habits Pledge to become a more organized, productive student this year by taking better notes, staying on top of your homework, choosing the right study group and picking better classes. Career Prep Campus Life Budget Food and Health Party Hacks Time Management
25 Things Every College Student Should Do Before Graduation The college years are a busy time, and, without planning, it can be easy to graduate without completing without doing everything there is to do. To help you set your priorities and decide what to spend your time on, I have compiled this list of 25 things every college student should do. Financial 1. Keep a Budget Design your own budget and follow it. 2. 3. 4. Learning 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Career Building 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Planning 15. 16. 17. Communication 18. 19. 20. Health 21. 22. Other 23. 24. 25. What are your goals for college? 10 Instant Emotional Fitness Tools When things get out of control and you momentarily lose your emotional balance, there are any number of little things you can do to regain it. Here are ten tools to help get you started. 1. Wash your hands and face and brush your teeth. It cools and cleans the parts of your body that you use most frequently, which is relaxing, and gives you that "fresh start" feeling. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. None of these tasks has to be uncomfortable or take you much time. Dr.
50 Lessons I wish I had learned earlier Welcome to our blog! Here you'll find bits and pieces of wisdom learned from cycling 17,000 miles from Alaska to Argentina together as a family. Hope it inspires you to live your dream! Now that I’m old and gray (but not quite in my rocker yet!) You’re stronger than you think you are.Mistakes teach you important lessons. What lies before us and behind us are tiny matters when compared to what lies within us.Don’t pray when it rains if you don’t pray when the sun shines.It’s not about getting a chance, it’s about taking a chance.If it were easy everyone would do it.Be vulnerable.A problem is a chance for you to learn.Regardless of the situation, life goes on. If you enjoyed these inspirational quotes and feel they would be beneficial for others, we would appreciate it if you would take a moment to share it with your friends via Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest or email. Wondering who this crazy family is who would spend three years riding bikes from one end of the world to the other?
41 Easy Things To Do With Mason Jars 100 Simple Nutrition Tips “Man Is What He Eats” – Lucretius Good nutrition is one of the most important factors for good health. You can dramatically improve your health by doing simple adjustments to your eating habits. You’ll notice a big difference in your energy levels if you regularly eat foods that have a lot of vitamins and minerals in them, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low- or non-fat dairy. There is no doubt that eating well can maximize our life experience. One of the best resources that I’ve found on the topic of health and well-being is “8 Weeks To Optimum Health” by Dr. I urge you to get a copy today and start following Dr. Do you have more nutrition tips that you can share with us? Find your passion and what matters most to you in less than 30 minutes using … The P.A.S Technique 2.0: The World’s Easiest Way To Find Your Passion and Purpose In Life? For more simple living tips follow me on Twitter @MidSimplicity *Photo Credit: by Pink Sherbet Photography
Excerpts from Wednesday May 30, 2012 Listen Download E-mail Share Excerpts from "How to be Perfect" by Ron Padgett Get some sleep. Excerpts from "How to be Perfect" by Ron Padgett, from How to be Perfect. © Coffee House Press, 2007. It was on this day in 1849 that Henry David Thoreau (books by this author) self-published A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers, his first book. Thoreau had always been the introverted and studious one, while John was gregarious and fun-loving. Thoreau said: "To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of arts. And, "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived." It's the birthday of Harlem poet Countee Cullen (books by this author) , mostly likely born in New York City or Lexington, Kentucky, in 1903. Cullen was popular in the late '20s, and married the daughter of W.E.B.
Frozen Yogurt-Covered Blueberry Bites! I know….I know….I admit it…I definitely have a frozen yogurt problem. :-) Every time I see a new way to freeze and eat yogurt…I completely lose my ability to think rationally! I become a one track mind, blinders-wearing, woman on a mission until I have appeased my curiosity/craving for this new treat! So to those of you who aren’t really big fans of yogurt, frozen or otherwise, I apologize. I have to thank Fluffimama from Adventures of a Fluffimama for these mouth-watering, refreshing, creamy, sweet, tart, icy, heavenly bites! I LOVE Greek Yogurt…I LOVE blueberries…and I LOVE frozen stuff. :-) And putting these little babies together is about as simple as it gets…although a tad time-consuming. Here’s how to make your own Frozen Yogurt-Covered Blueberry Bites: Stick a berry with a bamboo skewer (a toothpick would work too) and dip/swirl it in the yogurt. Keep dipping and swirling until all of the blueberries are gone or you run out of yogurt (like I did) …and put them in the freezer.