tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59196654402852656182023-11-16T12:17:50.928-06:00Make it QuirkAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586661361719873823noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919665440285265618.post-76197574682541305852013-08-15T21:42:00.001-05:002013-08-15T21:42:02.553-05:00Rainbow of Mason Jars<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hi, again! Today I will be showing you how to color your own mason jars for a cute little decoration.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I will link this project to <a href="http://rhinestonebeagle.blogspot.com/">Rhinestone Beagle</a> so you can view other fabulous projects.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Materials you will need:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>1.</b> <b>Prego/Pickle/Mason jars<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>2.</b> <b>Mod Podge<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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different sized jars.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">These jars can either be actual mason jars, or you can
use any sort of clear, glass jar. I used a pickle jar and two Prego jars. The
only problem with the Prego jars is that sometimes the bigger sizes have the
Prego name etched into the glass. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Mix your mod podge with your color of choice and a little bit of water.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This step can become kind of tricky for various
reasons. If you want your color to be a deep, dark color you should use less
water and mod podge and more food coloring. (You may need to make a couple
batches for one jar since you are using less mod podge.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">However, if you want a lighter, more pastel color I
would use more water and possibly more mod podge to dilute the color. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Much of this is trial and error. If you do not like
the color you may have to play with the ingredients to make the color of your
choice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Once you have the right color, pour the colored mod podge into the bottom of
the jar.</span></div>
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Start twisting the jar and turning it upside-down to cover the whole jar with
color.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tray and place the jars upside-down on the tray so the color can reach the rim
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Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and place jars in for a few minutes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">You will know when to pull the jars out when the color
is completely clear. If you end up not liking your jar color all you have to do
is put soap and water on the inside and scrub.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">If you do like your color, please please please don’t
do the above because it will ruin your color.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Thanks for stopping by! If you have a question or comment feel free to leave it in the comment box below.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586661361719873823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919665440285265618.post-35077289844414178662013-08-12T16:37:00.003-05:002013-08-12T16:37:58.813-05:00Ducks in a Row: Part III<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It’s time to really get back to business. Many people have
already begun to leave for college, and this is the last week for me before I
go down. So the category for today is……Organize. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Start with organizing the closet and the bed. You have a
range of options for both closet and storage space.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This includes anything you might need storage-wise. The list
I am about to provide is certainly not anything and everything you might need.
Some schools might require more or some might require less. It all depends on
the school as well as personal preference.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Closet Storage:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Tip #1:</b> Shoe
Storage (<span style="color: red;">Hint:</span> either on the back of the closet
door or as a rack)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Tip #2</b>: Hangers (<span style="color: red;">Hint:</span> make sure they are the thin hangers, not the
standard size hangars)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Tip #3:</b> Closet
rod for more space for clothes (<span style="color: red;">Hint:</span> make sure
it is an extendable closet rod if you don’t know the exact dimensions of your
closet)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Tip #4:</b> Rubbermaid
storage bins to store off-season shoes or sweaters (<span style="color: red;">Hint:</span>
if you don’t have a shelf in your closet for this, then the next item will
help)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Tip #5:</b> Closet
Organizers (<span style="color: red;">Hint:</span> these can be in cubes with
pockets on the sides for ease of storage and can separate for you to mix and
match)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Bed Storage:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Tip #6:</b> Bedside
Caddy (<span style="color: red;">Hint: </span>this is helpful if you decide to
loft your bed)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Tip #7:</b> Bed
Storage such as various Rubbermaid boxes (<span style="color: red;">Hint:</span>
if you choose to not loft your bed, you can store shoes and other items below
instead of in the closet)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Tip #8:</b> A safe!!
This is extremely important for storing important papers, money, a computer,
and any other valuables you may have.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Tip #9: </b>A trunk
is something that can be used to store the safe, extra bed sheets, and bulky
jackets or coats so they don’t take up room in your closet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">General Storage:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Tip #10:</b>
Rubbermaid containers are instrumental for storing anything. They come in
different sizes and shapes to fit your needs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">There is a tiered one with many drawers that can be used for
food storage. Or separate stand-alone drawers that can be used to stack on your
dresser if it is on the slightly smaller side. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Tip #11:</b> Jewelry
dress organizer. On one side it has Velcro straps to hang necklaces and on the
other side has pockets for bracelets and earrings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I will move on to the couple categories after I show you how
to create your own colored mason jars. Further down the road I will be
discussing formal recruitment (aka. Rush) tips and tricks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">First off I would like to apologize for my failure at
posting anything new lately. I’ve been busy gathering those last minute college
things so I would rather focus on something kind of fun than getting down to
business.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Today I’m going to walk through the steps to make your very
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I received the idea to make this when I saw a similar sign
at Good JuJu downtown. They had so many cute signs made with old wood that I wanted
one of my own. Now I will warn you that this project takes a little time, but
it’s well worth it!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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need:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>1.<span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></b><!--[endif]--><b>Wooden Boards (at least 2-4)<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Step #1: </b>Create
the basis for your board.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This doesn’t have to be the exact same size that I used. It
can be longer, shorter, or more vertical. I bought a few planks of wood from
Home Depot that were about three feet long. Then I cut at least 6-8 inches so I
could piece my board together. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">As shown in the picture I have three boards put together,
but (not shown) I have two boards nailed vertically on the back to hold my
project together.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>(Optional) Step #2</b>:
Stain your boards. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I used only a slightly darker stain than my wood, but feel
free to go super dark or just make it the same. Make sure you let the stain dry
before you start placing your stencils on there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Now I used the Cricut, again, but you can honestly do this a
number of different ways. If you want to have your words filled in I would
suggest finding a stencil of some sort. But if you want your letters to be
hollow and just have an outline of the letter then you can easily print out
from the computer and cut.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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around those words. You will see why during the spray paint step.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I used Frog Tape because it peeled off the best, but you
could probably use blue painter’s tape, too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">When I spray painted my board I used a piece of cardboard
behind the word I was painting so I wouldn’t get that color on my next word.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Just make sure to shake well before applying the spray
paint. I used only one coat, but feel free to use multiple. Be careful that your
paint doesn’t start to run though.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">If you have any questions about this project feel free to
leave a comment or question in the comment box below. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm linking this project to <a href="http://www.craft-o-maniac.com/2013/07/craft-o-maniac-monday-link-parties.html">Craft-O-Maniac</a> and <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2013/07/29/made-by-you-monday-163/">Skip To My Lou</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">In my next post I will be discussing the next category on
the college list and then teach you how to repurpose an old armchair without
spending an exorbitant amount of money.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586661361719873823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919665440285265618.post-42862775935036371282013-07-20T14:20:00.001-05:002013-07-20T14:20:19.549-05:00Ducks in a Row: Part II<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Let’s play a game of Categories. The Category is……SLEEP! The
most important heading in my opinion, right next to Food and Study. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Now in a previous post (Bedding and Beyond) I talked about
finding the right comforter to suit your style. But now I am going to get into
the items needed to make sure those bed bugs really don’t bite.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Tip #1</b>: Invest in
a mattress protector!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Unless you those bed bugs to pay an unwarranted visit in the
night, this is one of the first things to buy to protect yourself. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I bought this one. (Allergy Luxe Bed Bug Protection)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It is specifically designed for dorm beds (Twin XL) and was
more reasonable than many other protectors out there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And to make sure those little critters don’t infest your
pillows, invest in a pillow protector as well. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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bed as comfy as you like it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">With what? Well whatever floats your boat. Like so….<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I purchased one of the Therapedic Memory Foam. Now I know
this kind of on the expensive side but it is the only mattress pad I bought.
Sometimes the waffle pattern foam covers or just the regular down feather pad
proves too little support. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So you may feel the need to purchase multiple pads to get
that nice cushy feeling. That’s why I went with the one. Plus less for you to take
in the car on the way down or ship.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Tip #3</b>: Purchase
fun sheets.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Many colleges will offer comforter and sheet sets for a very
reasonable price. But the verdict on these (I talked to people who purchased
said sets for their first year) is that they are quite uncomfortable. Even
after washing them several times.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Now this may not be true for all, but this is the general
consensus that I have collected. If otherwise, please let me know!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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#4</span></b><span style="line-height: 107%;">: Don’t forget that alarm clock. You don’t want to be late to class.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I am using mine from home so don’t feel the need to run out
and buy a new-fangled clock with tons of gadgets and buttons on it. The simpler
the better. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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it’s not just going to annoy you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Tip #5:</b> A bedside
caddy might be a good investment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This may sound weird and heck it might look weird. At least
that’s what I thought when my mom suggested one.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586661361719873823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919665440285265618.post-61642614697861431112013-07-18T10:30:00.000-05:002013-08-12T17:57:11.292-05:00Words of the World<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Hi
everyone! Today I will walk you through the steps to make your very own word
globe. If you are ever in need of something to finish off your dorm room decor,
this is a fast and easy project to do</span><span style="line-height: 107%;">.</span><span style="line-height: 107%;"> </span>I received the idea off of Pinterest but made a couple
modifications.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This is actually a lot easier than I thought it would be.
There are many estate sales and garage sales that have globes for cheap. I
bought my globe for a few dollars down at Good JuJu (they repurpose and sell
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It doesn’t matter what colors your globe has because you
will be covering it with words. It’s also okay if your globe has raised areas
indicating mountain ranges. The project will still work but might take a little
more time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">In this part, I used two different shades of pink cardstock
as well as the Cricut to cut out my words. If you don’t have a Cricut, that’s
okay! You could use words from magazines or stencil your words and cut them out
individually (sorry, it’s a little bit more time consuming). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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way to go about this project. Go to town exploring some of your favorite words
or wacky color patterns. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It’s a great project to brighten up any dorm room. I will post this project on <a href="http://www.craft-o-maniac.com/2013/02/craft-o-maniac-monday-link-party.html?utm_source=bp_recent&utm-medium=gadget&utm_campaign=bp_recent#">Craft-O-Maniac</a> and <a href="http://sewchatty.blogspot.com/">Sew Chatty</a> if you want to view other great projects there. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586661361719873823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919665440285265618.post-29782790073966488892013-07-16T10:30:00.000-05:002013-07-16T10:30:02.430-05:00Ducks in a Row: Part I<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">As promised this is the first of a few installments of the
necessities of college. The first one had to do with where to begin in “Bedding
and Beyond.” But if you are struggling with that, like I was, maybe you just
need a different approach. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">There are many good lists for college out there that claim
to be the best. But I found that not just one list is the end-all-be-all. Often
times different lists will have different ideas on what to bring or how to
bring it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">For example, the list above breaks up your needs into
different categories. But honestly, any list is fine. You may have to adjust
your list depending on what your college provides or doesn’t provide.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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everything. Your school will most likely send you a list of the things you
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how nifty Bed Bath and Beyond can be. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">First of all, if for some reason you did not receive a list
from your school on what to bring (or you just can’t find the darn thing) Bed
Bath and Beyond can provide one for most schools. </span></div>
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each category and discuss some key points and possible additional items. (And there will be more Bang for Your Buck posts in between.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586661361719873823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919665440285265618.post-36416518914366173492013-07-09T15:23:00.000-05:002013-07-09T15:23:44.503-05:00Stringing in the Future<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;">As I sat down to write this post, I realized that I did
something very naughty. I promised that my next installment of dorm room
decorating would edge on the more practical side. But I lied. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It’s out of pure selfishness that I have changed what I will
post about today. My last few posts have really been on the text-heavy, nitty,
gritty details of how to prepare for college life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So instead of boring you out
of your mind about more practical posts, I have decided to give you and myself
a reprieve.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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time I saw this, that it’s hard. But let me tell you, it’s not. I am about the
most impatient perfectionist out there and even I could do this little project.
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">5.<span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></b><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Wire Nails #18 x ¾ (Home Depot)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Step 1: </b>Paint the wooden board two different
colors. One for the middle and one for the edge of the frame. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In this case I used Yellow Acrylic Paint for the middle and
a Light Green for the edge. If you choose to go with the oval that has a
slightly fancier trim around it, you may need a smaller brush to dab in the
hard-to-reach spots. Q-tips might work well for that part.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let the paint dry before moving on to the next step.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Step 2: </b>Place
your chosen picture onto the board and hammer in the nails around the negative
portion of said picture. (Make sure, before you start nailing, to have some
cushion underneath. I used a laptop case, newspaper and a couple placemats.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx_YZZe16M6Sa97coWGo4hDYpPV8BQtQGfWMBn_zs6WwZpqlnrC3I1gx5J0oIyJ1r4wggZ01S-aH8j7unGHi9FUCztf98RZMwvWLGtOL87L0u4fgONKO5KM-U0b_AfsHBEc8VidCtZ0gsS/s1600/008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx_YZZe16M6Sa97coWGo4hDYpPV8BQtQGfWMBn_zs6WwZpqlnrC3I1gx5J0oIyJ1r4wggZ01S-aH8j7unGHi9FUCztf98RZMwvWLGtOL87L0u4fgONKO5KM-U0b_AfsHBEc8VidCtZ0gsS/s320/008.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><o:p> </o:p>Luckily, my mom owns a Cricut. Now, you don’t absolutely have
to have a Cricut for this project to work.</span></div>
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picture online (or if you are a very talented drawer feel free to free-hand it)
and use the positive. This means cutting out your image as you normally would
and putting the nails around the outside instead of the inside (the negative).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: large;">B. If you have a Cricut, lucky duck you! Simply use
the negative portion of your image and nail around the inside. For this project
I used a Cindy Loo 10” flower. But you can make it any size you want.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As a side note, the curvier your image, the closer your
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Step #3</b>: Tie your
floss in a knot around the first nail head. You can begin anywhere you want. I
started by outlining the edge of my flower with the pink floss. Once done
outlining the piece of the image, start zigzagging your floss. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Remember: </span>There is not wrong
or right way to weave your image. Whatever floats your boat is the right way to
go. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Continue the process throughout your image with however many
other colors you want. If you want to add another color just tie it in a knot
on a nail head and begin the process again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It doesn’t matter if you have a
million strings attached to one nail head. If you can fit it, then you should
do it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Step #4:</b> When you
have finished stringing a certain section just tie that string in a knot again.
Don’t worry about having a knot here and there in the process. Most of your zigzagging
will cover it up. Just try to cut the knot strings a little short. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When the stringing is finished you can add Stickles on your
nail heads to cover them up. It added a cute little shimmer and really finished
off the project. I put green Stickles around my stem, light pink and dark pink
for my flower. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed today’s project.
If you have any questions or comments feel free to leave one and I will get
back to you as soon as possible.<span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586661361719873823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919665440285265618.post-335786835335142952013-07-08T10:30:00.000-05:002013-07-08T10:30:02.425-05:00Bedding and Beyond<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">After having been graduated for a
couple months, there always lies the question of “<i>What am I going to do for
summer?”</i> Some of you might be lucky and take a vacation or maybe, like
me, you’re enjoying a staycation. Either way, we’ve all got to get our ducks in
a row, or rather our dorm supplies, right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Honestly, I hate thinking about it.
There are so many requirements for living in a dorm without the decorating
factored into it. Unfortunately, this gargantuan problem has to be dealt with.
Incrementally, of course.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So where does one start?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Tip #1</b>: Start with what is going on your bed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Now you may think this is the easiest
part of the whole process. After all, it’s just a comforter with a couple
pillows, right? Wrong. This was actually the hardest part for me. I had no idea
what I wanted to start with. Originally, I thought I wanted a teal and white
comforter from Bed, Bath and Beyond. But something wasn’t clicking for me so I
kept searching and ended up finding something I truly adore from Urban
Outfitters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">They have wonderful color scheme ideas
even if you don’t like the actual bedding. Also, they have a program called
“Pack ‘n Hold”. This is where the store will hold specific items you want for
your dorm at the Bed, Bath and Beyond closest to your college. That way you
don’t have to lug hundreds of items up in your car and can pick up various
items at that store.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Remember:</span> if you have to utilize a U-Haul for anything, you may want
rethink <b>a</b>. your furniture size and <b>b</b>. the amount of
stuff you have. Because, guess what? It won’t fit. Period.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Tip #3</b>: Don’t feel obligated to keep your same colors. Although,
that is a good start.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Some people think going with your room
colors is the only way to go, but I say take a chance to explore some new
colors and styles that you haven’t been looking at for the past 10+ years of
your life. Although, if you’re absolutely, irrevocably attached to your room
colors at home by all means feel free to bring them with you to college.<span style="line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Just remember that your room is just that...your room. So if you're not happy with what you've picked out please don't settle!! If you're into camo, go for camo. If you adore zebra print, go for zebra print. (Just make sure you can live with that for a few years). </span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586661361719873823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919665440285265618.post-44954605615522124192013-07-06T10:30:00.000-05:002013-07-06T10:30:01.330-05:00Hibernation to Graduation: Part II<u><span style="font-size: large;">Part II</span></u><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tip #3</b>: You don’t
have to know what you want to do with the rest of your life to figure out what
college you want to go to. A common misconception is that you must know your
junior and senior year of high school. Wrong. It’s
helpful (sometimes), but it’s wrong. Don’t be afraid to go into college as an
Undecided Major. People knowing their major may seem like they have it all
figured out, but they can just as easily change. You’re not locked into one
specific field.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Take my tour guide, for example. I was visiting my college
to audition for their dance program the following day. He gave our group the
exact same advice because he changed his major 3 or 4 times before settling on
Political Science. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At that point I sort of felt exactly like you do right now.....like this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I digress...back to examples. Such as me. Right now I am going in as a double
major in Dance and Communications Studies. But this doesn’t mean that I will
continue doing either. It’s a scary thought. Trust me, I have spent countless
nights thinking about it. But don’t be afraid to get your toes wet in other
areas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another example, I am taking an Archaeology seminar to count
as my Honors First-Year Seminar. A requirement for both my Gen. Ed. (General
Education) and the Honors Program that I have entered into. Obviously, this has
nothing to do with either of my majors, but if you don’t explore other options
how will you truly know what you want to do?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tip #4:</b> Fire up
that Academic Resume! I can’t stress enough how much help it was to refer to a
document with all of my activities in one place rather than scramble around
trying to remember everything I’ve done. And if you aren’t really involved in
anything. Find something and stick with it. Don’t feel like you need to get a
lot activities in because what most colleges and eventual sororities/fraternities (post to come later) look for is <b>consistency</b>. The worst
thing you can do is jump around every year from activity to activity or just do
something that you think will look good on that resume for college. Again, <b>FIND SOMETHING YOU LIKE AND STICK WITH IT! </b>It
can really make all the difference. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below is a good template that I used for my own academic
resume for high school.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Your
name Your
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address H.S Address<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Academic Record:</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ninth Grade (first semester): Ninth
Grade (second semester):</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Cumulative GPA (as of May, 2012
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Test Scores:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> PSAT: Critical Reading: Score Math:
Score Writing: Score<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> SAT: Critical Reading: Score Math: Score Writing:
Score </b><b>(Science: Score)</b></span></div>
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scores for all of the tests even if you took a particular test multiple times. They like to see improvement.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">Remember</span><b>: </b>When you write down your awards, activities, and service go from
the most recent to freshman year. And put the date in parentheses after each
one.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tip #5: </b>This is
the last one for today, I promise! Don’t feel the need to apply for hundreds of
colleges. If you are an undecided major don’t feel pressured to apply for every college you can think of. First, check the options you have in-state. It’s
fine to go out of state, actually I am going out of state, but it’s only
because my particular college has the programs I want. If you have a specific program in mind sometimes out of state is your only option. Unfortunately, it's how the cookie crumbles. Just explore your options
first. You'll find the right fit, but you have to keep an open mind.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for stopping by! If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment and I will get back to you as soon as possible. </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586661361719873823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919665440285265618.post-54164725915071753552013-07-05T10:30:00.000-05:002013-07-06T10:13:07.397-05:00Hibernation to Graduation: Part I<div class="MsoNormal">
<u><span style="font-size: large;">Part I</span><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Standing on the Music Hall stage silently sweating bullets,
my classmates and I wait for the most anticipated moment of the graduation ceremony.
Receiving our diploma, switching our tassel to the left, and throwing our caps
in the air. Actually graduating.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But how did we even get here? It seems like only yesterday that
I was a nervous freshman walking to English class in the hopes that I would
know someone. Or a sophomore thanking my lucky stars I didn’t have the stigma
of a freshman anymore. Or a junior stressing over SAT/ACT scores being high
enough. Or a senior thinking: <i>Where the
heck am I going to college!? I don’t even know where to begin.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i>High school careers may seem like a long
four years, but in reality, they fly by in a blink of an eye (no rhyming
intended). Eventually, you will be in the same place I was, figuratively or
maybe literally, anticipating your next steps. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Before I do though I have a tiny disclaimer: These methods
worked for me, but they are by no means the end all be all of methods.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So let’s get down to business. How do you get to that
fateful moment?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tip #1</b>: Whatever
you do please <b>DO NOT</b> succumb to the
omnipresent, lurking sickness called Senioritis (aka Hibernation). What is Senioritis you ask? Simply the onset of severe and complete procrastination
justified by the fact that it is your senior year and you’ve already gotten
into college. Stupidest. Excuse. Ever. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Colleges still want to see what you did your senior year and
can revoke your admission acceptance if they believe your grades are not up to
their standards. Technically, even though you have received an acceptance
letter, your admission is still considered pending. So think long and hard
about resorting to the epidemic.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tip #2: </b>This is
going to sound crazy to some people, but let me tell you how much time it saved
me during the year. Turn in those college applications and essays <b>THE DAY THE SITE OPENS TO TURN IT IN</b>!! Sites
usually go live around <b>August 1<sup>st</sup></b>
so start cranking out those essays and academic resumes during the summer
before senior year. This helps you stay away from the dreaded Senioritis.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Most colleges will allow you to do what is called Early
Action where you turn in your essay(s) and application form in early. This is
usually <b>non-binding </b>and it allows
you to turn in other forms they request earlier as well as possibly having
first dibs on orientation days (unless it is assigned) and housing (if you turn
in that housing application early enough). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: red;">Remember:</span></b> Early Action and Early Decision <b>ARE NOT</b> the same thing. Below is a
chart outlining the different application plans.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also, as a sidenote, you can use what is called the <a href="https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/default.aspx">Common App</a> website
(see link). This website gives you a list of colleges that use this website for
applications. And guess what? You would only potentially have to write a couple
different essays that can be used across the board if you find out your college
uses this. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Personally, I did not use the Common App because I had
narrowed down what schools I was looking at. If you choose not to do the Common
App colleges will post their essay question(s) on their website as well as the
application form. It’s honestly personal preference and either way is fine.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for stopping by! Part II will be coming up tomorrow.
If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment and I will get back to you as
soon as possible.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08586661361719873823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5919665440285265618.post-39663285444702951822013-07-03T17:01:00.000-05:002013-07-03T17:01:09.880-05:00Hello<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">My name is Emma and I am a dance and
communications major looking to make the phrase “going off to college” a little
less stressful for those just employing its use or wishing to brush up on their
skills. I’m from a family of five (counting my Sealyham Terrier puppy named
Olivia) and one younger sister (8</span><sup style="line-height: 107%;">th</sup><span style="line-height: 107%;"> grade). Now I am no expert when
it comes to all things college, but so far my methods have worked for me and I
would like to impart them if people are interested. I hope to share my tips, tricks, and quirky stories on my road through college.</span></span></span><br />
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