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May 17, 2013

Safe Fun In The Sun

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Recently, a friend told me I was too pale for the upcoming summer months and that I should consider tagging along with her and some friends to the beach to work on a base tan. I laughed it off at first and turned her down, but it was later that I realized how deeply her comment got under my skin (no pun intended). I was offended and started second guessing having ever even worn a dress in front of her. After discussing this little matter with some family and friends, I have come to the conclusion that pale skin should not be considered ugly or bad, but rather beautiful.

Many magazines are producing articles about how paleness is a desired characteristic. Embrace your skin tone for what it is. However, if you are still wanting to appear tan, consider these safer alternate options than using tanning beds or baking at the lake.

1) Instant Tan Lotion

My go-to is Banana Boat ($6 at drugstores). Slather it on and in less than an hour, your skin will look a shade darker. Reapply to reach your desired shade. Bonus: This stuff doesn’t even smell bad.

Banana Boat Instant Self-Tanning Tan Lotion

Photo © Drugstore.com

2) Gradual Tan Lotion

If you’re a little skeptical about the instant lotion, try Jergens Natural Glow ($8 at drugstores). It takes about a week to notice anything different about your skin, but it’s a good way to build a tan if you’re picky about what shade you are.

Jergens Natural Glow Lotion

Photo © Target.com

3) Spray Tan

Spray tanning is another safe way to get that summer color you want. Before making your appointment, however, I would recommend talking to the salon about which spray tan level to use. Oftentimes, spray tanning can have adverse effects, such as an orange Oompa Loompa color. When in doubt, choose the lowest level of spray. It doesn’t need to be dark to be noticeable.

Spray Tan Booth

Photo © Core Club

4) Clothing Choices

Clothes that are lighter than you are accentuate your skin tone. For example, wearing a white shirt or dress will make your skin tone look a little darker next to the fabric.

White Dress Tan Look

Photo © The Beauty Insiders

Pale is not a bad or ugly thing and be sure to use sunscreen whenever you go outside (even if it’s a cloudy day) and remember to reapply every couple of hours. Appreciate your body for its natural beauty.

Remember, everyone’s skin tone is different and never let anyone make you feel inferior about your appearance.

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April 17, 2013

The Ultimate Summer Bucket List

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The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and classes are winding down. Do you know what that means? Summer is in the air and on its way. I do not know about you, but I am thrilled. And what is the best way to make sure you squeeze every ounce of fun out of your summer? By creating a summer bucket list! With the help of some imaginative friends, I have compiled this list of summer must do’s for you and all your friends for when school is out. Let the summertime festivities begin!

1. Night Time Scavenger Hunts

Break out the flashlights and get ready to go hunting! Get about 10-15 people together and divide into 2 or 3 groups. Let each team contribute 5 things to the scavenger hunt list, combine, and then go! First team to find everything on the list wins a prize! Way too much fun!

Night Scavenger Hunt Flashlight Search Outside

Photo © dmkdmkdmk

2. Road Trip

Last summer, my group of friends decided that we would take a trip to a new amusement park every summer. It is so much fun and a great way to spend time together. Find something you love, like spending a weekend on a lake, and make it a tradition!

3. Water Wars

Reach deep down for your inner child, buy some water guns, fill up those water balloons, and have fun! It will probably be cheaper than going to a water park and will definitely be just as much fun!

Water Gun Fight In The Summer

Photo © buelow

4. Face a Fear

This is the ultimate adrenaline rush. Go sky diving, kayaking, or white water rafting. Or just face a simple fear, like jumping off the high dive. Whatever it is, you will feel incredible knowing that you conquered a fear that you never imagined conquerable. As Nike says, “Just do it!”

5. Night Rides

This is one that I absolutely love! Get some old bikes, skateboards, scooters, or anything with wheels, and then grab some glow in the dark paint.  Now spray down your wheels and hit the road whenever the sun goes down! Do not forget to bring a camera with you because this is a memory that you are absolutely going to want to remember!

Glow In The Dark Bike Riding At Night

Photo © Media-Cache

Make this summer something worth remembering! Write your own bucket list and grab a camera. This is a summer you are never going to want to forget.

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August 16, 2012

Summer Bucket-List

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There are always summer bucket lists we each create in our minds, believing that if we do at least a couple, we’ll feel that we not only accomplished something, but that our summer wasn’t as pathetic as we thought it was with just classes and/or working. We get ahead of ourselves sometimes, reaching for the stars and listing things that probably won’t happen, no matter how much we want them to (such as skydiving, taking a cross-country road trip, or meeting someone famous while shopping in Hollywood), hoping to go back to college with a cool story to tell. Why not stick to something simple and add something you can actually do fairly easily?

1. Manual Labor

Weeding your jungle of a backyard or helping a family member in the garden can be great exercise while getting the task at hand done. You will feel accomplished climbing into bed that night!

Girl pulling weeds in garden

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2. Get Lost

Take an ice cold water bottle, turn up your favorite music, and explore areas you’ve never been. The only rule: you can’t use your cell phone to find your way home. You’ll learn to rely on yourself more instead of Google.

Walk outside on the road

Photo © lenju4

3. Talk to a Random Person

While waiting in line for your latte at Starbucks, ask the person next to you what their favorite drink is to get conversation started. A simple conversation can have a great impact on  your overall day! You’ll know you’ve had a successful conversation when you both leave with a smile.

Waiting in Line

Photo © benjamin_valadez

4. Read a Bestseller

I get it, we aren’t all readers. But sooner or later, you will find someone who wants to chat books. Take some time to feed your brain with a book with a good plotline and the next time you’re asked, “Read any good books lately?” you will have an answer.

Guy reading book on bench outside

Photo © Ed Yourdon

5. Disconnect

Make a commitment to not checking Facebook, Twitter, email, or your phone. There’s just something about being unreachable that refreshes the mind and makes you eager to take care of things when you do reconnect.

No Cell Phone Service

Photo © M. Keefe

The trick to making the most of your summer is to find things that are easy to do, especially if you’re on a college student budget. Hey, at least you won’t have to say “nothing” when your classmates ask you what you did over the summer!

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August 12, 2012

Summer Playlists

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One of the best parts of summer days and nights is the music. There are songs for roadtrips, laying by the pool, and even late night summer BBQs. They are the soundtrack to some of the best days of college students’s lives. With the wide range of music available online, the popular summer songs span from computer-spun mixes done in bedrooms to the top-charting pop singles. Here are a few summer playlists categorized by summer activity:

Late Night Summer Party/BBQ

  1. “Mercy (RL Grime & Salva Remix), ” by Kanye West
  2. ” Sunlight,” by Modestep
  3. “Make It Bun Dem,” by Skrillex & Damian Jr Gong Marley
  4. “Work Hard, Play Hard,” by Wiz Khalifa
  5. “Faded,” by Tyga ft. Lil Wayne
  6. “Function,” by E-40
  7. “Too Close,” by Alex Clare
  8. “Louder (Flux Pavilion & Dr. P Remix),” by DJ Fresh
  9. “Might Like You Better,” by Vaski
  10. “Some Nights,” by Fun
  11. “My Homie Still,” by Lil Wayne ft. Big Sean
  12. “Posted,” by Pac Div

Road Trips

  1. “How I Feel,” by Wax Tailor
  2. “Settle Down,” by Huey Mack ft. Scolla & Kimbra
  3. “Harry,” by Medison ft. Skrein (Bare Noize Remix)
  4. “Sail Away (Enya Dubstep RMX),” by Distrikt Beats
  5. “Everybody Talks,” by Neon Trees
  6. “Tongue Tied,” by Grouplove
  7. “Runaway,” by The Killers
  8. “Take a Little Ride,” by Jason Aldean
  9. “Drunk on You,” by Luke Bryan
  10. “Angel Eyes,” by Love and Theft
  11. “Both of Us,” B.o.B ft. Taylor Swift
  12. “Satellite,” by Guster

Laying by the Pool

  1. “Breathe Me (Butch Clancy Remix),” by Sia
  2. ” Apple Juice Break,” by Olu
  3. “Young Homie,” by Chris Rene
  4. “Girlfriend (Boyfriend Remix),” by Ian J
  5. “Spectrum (Say My Name),” by Florence & the Machine vs. Calvin Harris
  6. “Day One: A Song About Nothing,” by Mac Miller
  7. “Hey Ho,” by The Lumineers
  8. “Somebody That I Used to Know,” by Goyte
  9. “Little Talks,” by Of Monsters and Men
  10. “Wanted,” by Hunter Hayes
  11. “(Kissed You) Good Night,” by Gloriana
  12. “Werewolf,” by Cocorosie

These are some of the many songs that are popular summer soundtracks for college students. I hope I was able to bring a few new good artists to light. Most of these tracks can be found on iTunes or YouTube, but thissongissick.com is also a great website to get new music on.

 

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August 7, 2012

Outdoor Activities

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The summer months are my favorite reprieve from the constant demands of school year life. I get to work an easy job, wake up late if I want, and stay up even later. It doesn’t matter if its Tuesday or Saturday, the expensive college textbooks aren’t on my desk and there is a bathing suit drying in my bathroom. With school out of session, it is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the weather!

Living in a decent sized city easily keeps me outside in the forest or by the river for at least 12 hours a day. Here are some great outdoor activity ideas that you can put to use this summer!

Visit a Lake / River

Enjoy a sunny day by a lake or river. Lakes and rivers usually are more secluded and allow for a more intimate setting with friends. Consider the option to rent a speedboat, canoe, or kayak when you go. There is a lot more to do by the water than just swim!

Canoe at the Lake

Photo © Corey Edmunds

Go for a Hike / Walk

Going for a hike or walk is always a fun way to get exercise and enjoy the beautiful weather. It can also be a fun daytime precursor to a BBQ with friends that can make relaxing at the BBQ that much better.

Hiking up mountain

Photo © Laura Annelene

Picnic & Park Day

Bigger cities offer parks with picnic tables and grills for people to meet up for a summer picnic or party. This is a great idea if you need a big area for a gathering.

Outdoor Picnic in the Park

Photo © KFoodaddict

Outdoor Entertainment

Some towns offer free entertainment, like plays and concerts. Food stands from local restaurants and breweries may even be present that can help people stay energized for summer night dancing. Most city websites offer information on events like this, so go take a look at what your city has to offer!

Outdoor Concert

Photo © dingatx

Fairs and Rodeos

Fairs and rodeos are always a really fun way to let loose with friends. The bull riding is great entertainment and its hard to pass up on elephant ears and cotton candy.

Cotton Candy and Snacks at the Fair

Photo © Ayeshah Ijaz

Happy Playing!

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