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Summer reads to capture your imagination
Summer is quickly approaching and for many people this means there will be more time to pick up some books to read, if you’re into that. Personally, I always like to use the summer months to catch up on reading because during the school year there is just not enough time sometimes to sit down […]
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Good eats for the Chicago heat
Summer is just around the corner which means that outdoor dining and delicious food becomes more appealing. For this reason, I have some tips and ideas of outdoor dining and other good food options in the city of Chicago to make the most of this summer! If you’re looking for more of a luxury […]
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Healthy snacks that won’t make you feel guilty
If you’re anything like me, you love to snack. My problem though is that I want my snacks to be healthy enough that I don’t feel as guilty when I eat them. One of my favorite snacks that is easy to make are banana oatmeal pancakes. These are simple to prepare, tasty and will […]
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Breathing exercises help with stress
Stress is one of those things that everyone experiences in some shape or form. A very helpful and easy way to help with stress is to practice breathing exercises, preferably on a daily basis. Besides helping with stress, breathing exercises can help increase lung capacity, which can improve oxygen delivery to the body and […]
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Discontinuing paper books for school
As college students we all experience the same hassle of buying books. We also all face the same issues when it comes to buying books: Why are they so expensive!? The materials that we purchase for our classes, and especially the textbooks, add a great number to the money we are already spending to be […]
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The best season is nearing
Many times when I’ve asked someone what their favorite season is, the answer is usually summer. Summer is the time when there’s no school, no responsibilities, nice weather and other fun things going on, which is why people enjoy it so much. Even though summer is nice, not to mention for students there are less […]
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