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Let’s Do This!

Welcome, friends! Between trying to stay healthy and striving for all-around success, it can be difficult to find balance and clarity in our productivity-driven society. Together, we can find our success while remaining calm and becoming the best version ourselves. Whether you’re a college student, stay-at-home mom, or young adult trying to find your way, we can do this together!

How To Get Automatic Money For College

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              The majority of people who value their future and education end up applying for scholarships. Unfortunately, most scholarships are extremely competitive and few students are able to profit from their hard work. Still, earning money to support college funds is critical in the college process.         Micro-scholarships are a new type of scholarship that allows students to be awarded for their efforts and achievements from 9th-12th grade. They are offered by many online companies and websites that partner with colleges to make these smaller scholarships available. Micro-scholarships are great opportunities for all students to have a chance at earning some money to support their education.   What are micro-scholarships given for? Micro-scholarships are given for a wide range of achievements, including sports, work experience, test scores, transcripts, community service, awards, artwork, and college interactions. For example, if a student earns an A in an AP or ho

Should You Be Using Rakuten?

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      So, you’ve heard of Ebates, right? Ebates, now called ‘Rakuten,’ is a company that allows shoppers to receive a small percentage of cash back on what they purchase. Rakuten has cash back offers from hundreds of stores. However, you may be wondering if using this service is really worth the hassle of installing. If you’re a skeptical person like me, you also are probably wondering if it’s fake. As a young adult, we’re all trying to save and make as much money as we can. It’s also best if we can make easy money! I’m here to tell you how to use Rakuten and if it is really worth it. Will you actually get cash back? Yes! I’ve been using the Rakuten company for over 3 years and received multiple checks, with a total of well over $200. The first thought I had before signing up was, “Is it real... or is it a scam?” I promise it is not a scam! Rakuten is a verified company and is a super easy program to  use. This is the easiest money you’ll ever make! What stores can I use it

OBX STYLE ALERT

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Click here! Dreaming of living in the Outer Banks? This yellow sundress screams Kook style and is perfect for the upcoming spring and summer seasons! I especially love the buttons and bow detailing! The dress comes in multiple styles and colors to fit every preference!

Quarantine Watchlist

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So, you’re stuck in quarantine? Thank you for your consideration, but I know you must be getting bored. Lucky for you, this is the best list of shows and movies to watch while stuck at home! No matter what streaming service you have a subscription to, there will definitely be a new favorite show/movie for you to start watching! Netflix       Shows: Outer Banks: Outer Banks is everyone’s new favorite! This show has mystery, romance, and lots of drama! Outer Banks follows a group of teenagers, the ‘Pogues’, who live in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The story begins a few months after the main character’s father gets lost at sea. There are a ton of plot twists, so I recommend planning on watching this show in one sitting! It will also be the only show I give a description for because it’s just that good... The Vampire Diaries (followed by The Originals, then Legacies) The Society Never Have I Ever Gilmore Girls Chilling Adventures of Sabrina  The Fosters Gossip Girl

My Go-To Healthy Snacks

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Have you ever searched for an excessive amount of time to try to find snack ideas? Maybe it’s just me..... Either way, I have compiled this list of my favorite go-to snacks when I can’t seem to decide on what to eat. These snacks are perfect for any time of the year, and pretty much any time of the day. They are versatile and can be customized to fit dietary needs; they can also be made a little more healthy or a little less... depending on your mood. Enjoy picking your healthy snack! Avocado Toast (best with fried egg and crushed red pepper on top.... yum!) Popcorn Nut Butter Toast Apples with Nut Butter/Caramel Assorted Fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, and kiwi mixed together!) Frozen Grapes (the BEST) Tuna with Crackers Tortilla Chips with Salsa/Guacamole Cereal (try to go for cereal without added sugar!) Celery with Nut Butter Carrots with Ranch Banana with Nut Butter Veggies with Hummus Hard Boiled Egg Cheese and Crackers Mixed Nuts Steamed Edamame