When school ends, it’s tempting to hibernate until September. How do you maintain an academic mindset over the long break, while enjoying the rest and relaxation you so deserve? Here’s a list of tips I use to keep myself stimulated and motivated over the summer!

Going to the thrift store for the first time can be an intimidating experience. It can be hard to figure out where to start after staring at what feels like miles and miles of clothing. After about six months of thrifting, I’ve picked up a few tips and tricks on how to make sure that your thrifting experience is top-notch! So, without further ado, here is What to Look for When Thrifting.

Believe me, we all find ourselves fatigued and in desperate need of a break – this, my friends, is what we would call burnout. Cue the Me Day: a full day you take entirely for yourself to help your body and mind recuperate from the stress of life in our busy modern age. So, I’m going to give you a few suggestions on how to spend your “Me Day” so that you can quickly bounce back from weariness.

Weekends can be… disappointing. You know when you plan to do a number of things, but then you find yourself cramming on Sunday night? Don't worry, I've got a few tips to make sure your weekend is productive!

Choosing between buying sustainable clothing and fast fashion is no easy task – we’ve all been there. The prices of most pieces from sustainable stores are absurd ($40 for a plain white t-shirt?!), meanwhile places like Shein use cheap fabrics and contribute to the ever-climbing rates of carbon emissions. It’s hard to know when to invest in expensive items, but more environmentally-conscious items, and when to buy affordable clothes (albeit maybe lesser quality). So, to make your life even just a tad bit easier, here is A Guide to Shopping Sustainably.

I know what you’re thinking. You’re getting flashbacks to middle school English class where they made you take banal “post-its” or “notes” every other page, ruining the book completely. Trust me, if you told me three years ago that I would enjoy annotating the books I read, I would have been more surprised than if you told me English class class would be held over tiny pixelated squares on my computer. Yet when given more freedom, I’ve discovered that annotating doesn’t have to be an irritating chore – but rather something you can immensely benefit from. Read on for tips from me on how to benefit from and enjoy annotation!

Thrifting has been around for a long time but it’s really only become popular in the last few years or so. It’s not surprising that thrifting has become big, since it’s an easy way to save money while continuing to buy sustainably. But before walking through the gates of the glorious paradise that is a thrift store, we must have a game plan. And so, without further ado, here is A Beginner’s Guide to Thrifting.

I have meticulously created a routine that maximizes the work I am able to accomplish in a seemingly obscenely short amount of time. I have compiled and formatted my routine into bite-sized tips that will hopefully help you be a bit more productive during the day!

After quite a bit of trial and error, I finally developed a way of journaling that works for me. I’ve consolidated what I did to learn to love journaling in the following four tips!

Moving with kids is hard; here are some tips that may help ease this transition.

It’s totally normal to feel stir-crazy during quarantine. Here are some activities to help stave off the boredom!