My Favorite Places to Study

(I promise I do other things than just study…)

Finals are quickly approaching and finding a good study spot at the library is becoming a difficult task. Here are some other places to try to get a good study sesh in…

The Coffee Shop

I LOVE going to the local coffee shop to do homework and just chill out. It's a cozy feel than relaxes you and gears you up for studying for those finals 

Outside 

They say the best light to study in is natural light. What better way to get some natural light than to go outside and get some fresh air and do a little studying as well

The Dorm

Believe it or not, studying in your dorm room is a good option. You're already comfortable there, so there's no readjusting to a new atmosphere and getting settled in 

What are your favorite places to study? 

xo Meg

Tuesday Ten: My Ten Favorite Accessories

Who doesn't love a good accessory? I think my favorite part of putting together an outfit is picking out the accessories. Here are a few of my favorite (and probably most used) accessories…

1. My Statement Necklaces 

2. My Longchamp Bag

3. Alex and Ani bracelets 

4. Socks (who doesn't love them)

5. Cable-knit Infinity Scarves

6. Pearls

7. Fun Readers 

8. A Good Clutch

9. Fun Hair Clips

10. A Great Pair of Sunnies 

What are your favorite accessories? 

xo Meg

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

(Don't worry, I'll pay Thanksgiving it's respect…)

Recently my parents made a trip up to Oxford for a little visit.  That means only one thing: take advantage of the parents being here to take a trip to Walmart and get Christmas goodies. It's safe to say I cleaned up…

Christmas is my absolute favorite holiday. I love spending time with family, doing a little (or a lot of) shopping, and wrapping presents for my family and friends (as well as wrapping myself up in a cozy blanket). 

Happy (almost) Holidays 

xo Meg

How to Survive the Rest of the Semester

It's that time of year again. A college student's favorite time. (I say that with complete sarcasm. Ha ha.)

The point between midterm break and Thanksgiving break is the time I like to call the mid semester drag. Or in other words, the I-can't-even time. But surviving these dreaded weeks until turkey day is doable.  I promise. 

I like to look ahead at everything I have the rest of the semester and plan ahead. I know, I know, so much work.  But you'll feel so much better after you plan ahead.  Then, every Sunday night I like to make a weekly list of things I want to finish before the weekend. This is good because crossing things off my list means progress and hey, less to do over the weekend. 

I also try not to count down the days. It just makes them longer.  Instead I try to take it day by day and look forward to the weekend.  It's not as far away as Thanksgiving. 

Happy studying.

xo Meg

Happy Halloween!

Have a great Halloween everyone! Be safe and have fun 

xo Meg

Making Your Dorm Room Feel Like Home

When at college, your dorm room is your home away from home. Literally. You eat, sleep, study, socialize, and everything else in this tiny, tiny room.  So why not make it feel like an actual home. 

I love to decorate. If that's one thing I regret from freshman year is not bringing enough to decorate with.  This year I made sure I had plenty with me to make my space feel like home. And it really does.  I love spending time relaxing in my room or working on homework.  I have lots of homy items that make it feel comfortable and welcoming.  It's a pretty small space between my roommate and me, but it's a cozy atmosphere. 

          

My books are a must have. If I can't sleep or I have some spare time, I usually turn to a book to read. Also, pillows are a must.  Coming back from class and being able to flop into a pile of pillows (and yes it is a literal flop) is such a nice feeling. 

    

Pictures brighten up a drab room.  I did a few canvas paintings over the summer, and put together a picture board to hang by my bed. I also have a huge picture collage by my bed with lots of pictures from home. 

In all, making your dorm room your ideal space is key.  If you feel comfortable and cozy there, you'll feel a lot better and do better in school. 

xo Meg

Tuesday Ten: Ten Things I Love About My Sorority

Ten Things I Love About Being in a Sorority

Choosing to be in a sorority was one of the best decisions I've made in my college career. I've met so many wonderful people and I love them so much. Here are a few (10 to be exact) reasons why I love my sorority…

1. Living with my pledge class

2. My Big 

3. T Shirts 

(because who doesn't)

4. Philanthropy 

5. Socials and Date Parties 

6. Having sisters for life

7. Being part of a tradition 

8. Greek Life

9. Sisterhood

10. Nights you won't remember with the people you will never forget 

GO GREEK 

xo Meg

Get (and Stay) Organized

College: the number one place to get organized. Bet you never heard that one before. 

My goal this semester is to become more organized and keep everything on track.  With so many things going on, I sometimes feel like I'm going in circles.  Thanks to suggestions from friends, I now have  few tricks on how to keep my life in order while away at school. 

Google Calendar 

As I'm sure I've mentioned before, Google Calendar is life.  I put everything on it that I have that day (including when I have to do laundry) and it helps me keep everything in order.  I feel extremely on track using this.  It's especially helpful when I need to see what all is going on each day, and when I have time to get homework done or relax. 

Weekly List of Accomplishments 

Each week on Sunday after chapter, I like to come back to my room and look ahead at the week and see what's due.  I then make a list of everything I want to accomplish by the weekend.  This technique is good because I get to cross off everything I've done (and that's motivating) and I have less I need to do over the weekend.  This list keeps my craziness down and gives me a chance to really step back and look at what needs to be done. 

These are just two of my tricks to staying organized throughout the semester. What are yours? 

xo Meg 

A Cozy Saturday Morning...

I believe that Saturday mornings after a great night with your sisters were meant for relaxing.  My Saturday mornings are usually spent watching an episode or two of New Girl on Netflix, Pinterest, and relaxing cozily in bed with a great cup of coffee. Happy Weekend, friends. 

xo Meg

What's in my (School) Bag

When it comes to college classes, you won;t need your standard notebook, binder, textbook for every class like you did in high school. Nine times out of ten, I rarely bring my textbook to class. Most everything I bring to class is what I use to take notes and stay organized in the class. Here's a little peak inside my bag…

For Note Taking…

Usually for note taking, I play it old school. I like to write out my notes in an organized manner. That being said, some of my classes move too fast for handwritten notes, so that's where my laptop and power points to follow along with come in handy. 

Whether or not you take notes by hand or on the computer may depend on the professor as well. In some of my classes, taking notes on the computer is prohibited, so I have to take notes by hand. For those classes, I like to keep a few different color pens in my bag so note taking can be a little fun. 

For Organization…

When it comes to staying organized, I'm all over anything I can do to keep organized.  I keep an agenda with me at all times, and I also carry around my iPad mini with me sometimes to keep my personal life in order. I also tend to use Google Calendar (I'm a little obsessed…) to see when I have free time to work on homework or grab dinner with friends. It's extremely important to keep track of time, especially with classes, work, and sisterhood events. 

Personal…

I like to keep some personal items with me a well. Chapstick is a must. End of story. I really wouldn't be able to get through the day without my Burt's Bees. I also have my wallet with me, as well as some headphones for when I go to study in the noisy student center. 

Making sure you have everything with you when you go from class to class can be overwhelming, but keeping it to a minimum and only packing the necessities will help you keep everything in order. 

xo Meg 

Fall is in the Air...

Recently, my sisters and I went to a local farm for a sisterhood event. Aka, the perfect thing to do with your sisters during the fall. 

   

What would be going to a farm without taking some silly pictures? As I like to say, Ohio is known for the two C's: corn and cows.

   

And of course that candid model picture…

Ready for my close up KJP

Take some time this beautiful season to get out and enjoy the (hay)ride that is life. Spending time with family and friends while the weather is nice is the perfect way to spend any afternoon. Happy Fall everyone, enjoy each beautiful day.

xo Meg

What I Wore Wednesday: Bean Boots

If Fall was a pice of clothing, it would be Bean Boots 

I have to say Bean Boots are a must have for fall.  I've worn them everyday this week, and I couldn't be happier about that.  I try to switch up what I wear, that goes for shoes too, but Bean Boots go with everything.  I've worn them with jean and leggings, sweaters and t-shirt, jackets and rain coats.  They're good for rainy days or sunny days.  They are simply, in my opinion, a staple for any closet. 

What's your go-to shoe for fall? 

xo Meg 

Tuesday Ten: Ten Best Bags for School

A backpack is certainly important to have when going to school, especially for college.  But in my opinion, having a great shoulder bag/tote is just as important.  It's a great way to add something cute to your outfit without really even trying.  And when it comes to college class, sometimes you're just carrying around a laptop and a notebook, so there wouldn't be any stress on your shoulder.

I love carrying around my Vineyard Vines tote for my sorority. It holds a lot more than you would think and it's just as cute too. What bag do you carry around? 

xo Meg 

School Uniform

In college, there are more important things to worry about than what you are going to wear day to day. This was the hardest thing to adjust to coming from an all girls Catholic school where you wore the same thing everyday. Being a second year, I've come to coin my everyday college "uniform"…

Especially in the fall, there are three curtail things that I need for my quote unquote uniform: jacket, jewelry, shoes.  Not that I'm saying pants and shirts aren't important (because they are), but you can get away with simple jeans and a plain colored t-shirt.  But, if you are like me and need a good pattern, go for stripes (they're a-okay in the fall too). 

When it comes to jackets, army green is simply a must.  It will never go out of style, and it goes with everything (on occasion, I even wear mine with leggings and a t-shirt).  My choice army green jacket is from Madewell, but you don't have to go above and beyond in the price department to obtain one of these gems.  American Eagle, Target, J. Crew, and H&M are all good options. 

Jewelry is often something that is overlooked when it comes to getting dressed for class. Putting on more than earrings for bio? As if. But sometimes an outfit needs that extra little umph that jewelry adds. Almost all of my statement necklaces are from Target and they've all cost under $11 each. I have a J. Crew knock-off flower necklace (you know what I'm talking about) that I got from Target over the summer for a fraction of the J. Crew price. 

Shoes can be as simple as flats when it comes to a casual classy look, but you need to have the right ones. If you end up with the wrong pair of flats, you'll end up with bandaids all over your feet at the end of the day. Look ahead at your schedule to see how much walking you'll be doing before toy decide to put on a cute pair of flats.  Otherwise, white Keds or Bean Boots are always a great option to any outfit. 

By no means am I saying this is the only way to dress for class (half the time you can see me running around in tennis shoes and a sorority sweatshirt), but it's good to have a few go-to outfits that are comfy and classy without taking three hours to get ready in the morning. 

xo Meg 

Farmer's Market Finds

Farmer's markets are always a good option for a Saturday morning. End of story. 

In my town where I got to school, every Saturday morning there is a farmer's market set up in a little park right off campus. There are tons of local farmers and families that come to share their goods with the rest of the town. It's a great way to spent a chilly Saturday morning (much like today) and get to know your community more. So, this morning I decided to grab some coffee and hit the market…

Mostly, farmer's markets are all about food grown right in your backyard. Homegrown vegetables? Yes please. Along with the fruits and vegetables, you can find fresh flowers, canned jams and jellies, homemade goods, and my personal favorite, homemade warm apple cider. 

So, if you find yourself near a farmer's market, make sure to check it out. It's a great place to go to feel like you're right in your own backyard. 

xo Meg 

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