10 Road Trip Essentials.

Anytime I go on vacation, I have to make a list of all the things I need to pack. Usually this list is really extensive, and you would think that I would save these lists, but no. I like making new lists because it just makes me more excited about my trip. Since I'm embarking on my annual Gulf Shores vaca (and by annual, I mean that we went last year, and we're going again this year) with TASK, aka my girlfriends, aka Tiffany-Amanda-Sarah-Katherine, tomorrow, I, of course, had to prepare by making a packing list. And while having everything I need for the actual trip is important, so is being prepared for the 7-8 hour drive to the beach.  Here are some of my road trip essentials that I...

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Elixir {Book Review}.

Hilary Duff has always been a person to look up to. When I first saw her in Casper Meets Wendy, I thought she was so adorable. When I saw that she was going to be in a new sitcom called Lizzie McGuire, I was so pumped, and it ended up being one of my favorite shows from childhood. Hilary Duff is one of those celebrities who never went off the deep end. She still does movies and guest stars in TV shows here and there, but now, she's living life as a mother and is a huge philanthropist.  Hilary signing copies of her first book. How flawless is she?! {source} I've had the first book of her series, Elixir, on my shelf for awhile now, and I finally had the time to dive into it.  Favorite...

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Livin' and Lovin' Blogiversary Giveaway {CLOSED}.

I'm super excited to be participating in Kriselle's blogiversary giveaway! We've all come together to give away some awesome prizes. Be sure to enter using the Rafflecopter below, and head over to Livin' and Lovin' to wish Kriselle a happy blogiversary! ...

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Reverse Bucket List.

If you've been reading my blog for awhile, then you know that I love lists. If you haven't been reading my blog for awhile then just FYI, I LOVE LISTS! Especially my bucket list. It's my absolute favorite list.  While there's a ton of things I want to cross off my lists, there are also a lot of things that I've already been able to cross off my list, which is why I wanted to share with y'all my Reverse Bucket List. RIDE A TRAIN When I visited NYC while working as a camp counselor, I got to ride a train for the first time. We packed two cars full of counselors and took a road trip from Honesdale, PA to Hoboken, NJ. Then we rode the train to and from Hoboken to NYC. I can't say I liked or disliked...

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A Stolen Life {Book Review}.

If you don't know who Jaycee Dugard is, I invite you to crawl out from under the rock you've been living under and join the rest of the world. Jaycee Lee Dugard was abducted while walking to school when she was just seven-year-old. She spent 18 years in captivity with her abuser, Phillip Garrido, and his wife, Nancy, mothering two children.  When this book came out a few years ago, I wanted to read it, but I never got around to it. The other day, when I went into work, Michelle Knight was on the news, and she was talking about the book she released about her more than a decade of captivity, Finding Me: A Decade of  Darkness, a Life Reclaimed: A Memoir of the Cleveland Kidnappings. I was also in...

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Motivated Mondays: Inspiring Quotes from the Mouths of Celebrities.

I love watching movies and listening to music and reading, and of course, I adore all of the beautiful people behind those that provide me with all of that entertainment. These are some of my favorite quotes from celebrities. {image} {image} {image} {image} {image} {image} Who are some of your favorite celebrities? What are some of your favorite celebrity quotes? *********************************************************************** Meet Shanice! My name is Shanice Singh and I am an eighteen year old Media and English major(will be nineteen in July). I'm from South Africa, I enjoy reading, writing and watching TV. I am obsessive about my fictional characters and I WILL cry...

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Summer 2014 Checklist.

Even though I don't technically get a summer vacation like students and teachers do, I still like to take advantage of the amazing weather to travel and get things done. This summer, I'm so excited to have two trips to look forward to! Here's what's on my list of things to do this summer: What's on your checklist this summer? P.S. If you love books, you should join in on the Summer Book Swap! It's an easy way to make friends and discover new books. For more info, click here! And happy reading! ************************************************************* Meet one of my May sponsors, Amanda! I’m Amanda, and I blog at Notes from a Newlywed, where I write all about my life as a new wife....

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8 Favorite Songs About Summer.

I love songs about summer. They just pump me up and make me so excited about summer vacations. Speaking of: 9 days until I'm in Gulf Shores with three of my girlfriends. 31 days until I'm in Europe with my sister and lots of awesome EF College Break travelers. Until then, I'm going to be jamming to these summer songs: BOYS IN THE SUMMER // JESSIE JAMES This song is just so upbeat and fun. I love Jessie James songs. Some of my other favorites are "Military Man" and "Dear John." This is my absolute favorite summer song. I will be jamming to this song all summer long. SUMMER GIRL // LEIGHTON MEESTER When I saw this song in Country Strong, I fell in love with it. I already loved...

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Adopting a Rescue Dog.

Whether you're adopting a dog from a shelter, a breeder or a friend, you shouldn't take the task lightly. I know people that just want to get a dog to get a dog. They just think they're cute or want a cuddle buddy. Adopting a dog is a huge responsibility, and there's a ton of things you should consider before bringing one into your home.  BEFORE ADOPTION ONE // ANALYZE YOUR FINANCES Adopting a dog isn't cheap. On top of the adoption fees, you have vet check-ups, dog food and treats, toys, bowls, cage, bed, leash, etc. There are a ton of things you have to purchase in order to fully welcome your dog into your home. If you don't think you'll be able to support a dog financially, then you should...

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Calling All Bookworms! - Summer Book Swap.

Do you love discovering new books? Do you love getting things in the mail? Do you love blogger swaps? Of course you do! I'm so excited to share a unique and fun opportunity with fellow book lovers like myself. Tiffany from Endless Bliss, Emily from Designs by Emily, Carly from Carly Blogs Here and Lauren from Sassy Sweetheart have paired up to bring you the Blogger Book Swap! The rules are simple: 1// Follow your hosts Tiffany, Emily, Carly and Lauren. 2// Sign up by filling out this form. The book swap is open to anyone, including non-bloggers and international bloggers. Sign-ups must be submitted by Sunday, May 25th. 3// Pairs will be announced on Tuesday, May 27th. Be looking...

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