By: Rachel Stewart Think back to a few days ago, on All Hallows Eve. Think back to the food, the drinks, the parties, the fun, and most importantly: the costumes. On Halloween, the veil between our world and the spirit world lifts, and monsters come to play. What’s the scariest monster? A vampire, werewolf, goblin, or ghost? The answer to this has been debated for … Continue reading Halloween is Racist?
by Casey Murphy Halloween is sneaking up on us fast and costumes are a must. Don’t be scared! Here is a list of fun, cheap, creative costumes you can put together from items you have at home. Continue reading Costume Ideas
By Anna Starkey Whether you are searching for an outfit for a football game, a Halloween costume, or an ugly sweater, thrift stores offer convenient and cheap solutions to any wardrobe problem. Luckily, the Dayton area is home to multiple second-hand shops. Here are the Top Five must visit thrift shops in the area: Happy thrifting! (And remember to wash clothing prior to use.) Continue reading Top five local thrift shops
by Rachael Birri and Bridget Richard Rachael’s View My pencil bag is my purse (which is not large enough to fit a standard wallet or more than one lipstick, let alone excess clutter). Therefore, I make it my personal mission to make sure that I only carry what is vital. As a result, I rarely spend more than three seconds looking for any item within … Continue reading Why You Should Minimize Your Pencil Bag–Or Not
By Anna Starkey Get out and enjoy the season with these local fall celebrations! Ohio Renaissance Festival – now to 10/26 Located in Waynesville near Caesar’s Creek lies the largest Renaissance Festival in Ohio. With over 30 acres of land, the festival truly takes you into the past. The actors, artisans, and townspeople put on an impressive performance to make your experience as realistic as … Continue reading Four Fun Festivals to Visit this October
by Anna Starkey While summer fades and fall begins, it is difficult to come to terms with less daylight, fewer leaves, and less warmth. Instead of allowing your mood to shift with the seasons, stay positive about the weather by incorporating these simple fixes into your life: Stay Outside! Instead of moping around your home searching for indoor activities, go back outside. The weather may be … Continue reading Keeping spirits high while the temperature falls
By Anna Starkey Between holidays, college visits, and school trips, fall traveling can be exhausting. In order to maintain a quick pace while also enjoying yourself, I have compiled a list of essential lessons I learned while traveling to Chicago one day, to setting up a tent in West Virginia the next. 1. Make a list! Organization is key while traveling long distances. Before you … Continue reading Two trips in two days: How to travel efficiently
By: Emily Bunsold Flannel weather is finally here! With the weather getting colder, and the nights approaching faster, one of my all time favorite things to do in the fall is to have bonfires. Getting together with a group of friends on a Friday night after the weekly football game, all huddled around a bonfire roasting marshmallows, is one of the most comforting things everyone … Continue reading Six-Step DIY S’mores Dip
by Rachael Birri Pretzels with hummus are a great way to satisfy a salty, after-school craving without sacrificing too-many calories. Snack Factory’s Mini Crisps (available in a variety of flavors and including a gluten-free option) are the perfect low-calorie hummus transportation devices. Substitute a bag of potato chips for Harvest Snaps’ Snapea Crisps which contain only 110 calories per serving (and are shaped like snap … Continue reading Healthy After-School Snacks for Every Craving
by Rachael Birri Wash your face, exfoliate, and moisturize. Apply your foundation (if any), before starting eyebrows. Brush the eyebrow hair straight up. Trim particularly long eyebrow hairs. Pluck the strays. Do not drastically change the shape of the brow. If you can’t tweeze the hair without almost grabbing another, it’s not a stray. If you over pluck, there’s a possibility that the hair won’t … Continue reading On Fleek: A How To
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