Things I Love Thursday: Free Food

I'm really lucky that I get so much food for free. I haven't been shopping for actual groceries since the second week of school (three weeks ago). This is my guide to eating free in college.

Step 1: Make Friends

Friends will invite you to parties where they have free food. Usually it's homemade too, which makes it a MILLION times better. Also, if your friend has a meal plan some schools allow them to swipe you in so you can use one of their meals. I don't know anyone who has used up all of their meals in a semester, so if you don't mind dining hall food now and then this is a good option. If you don't like dining hall food, you must have never tried the salad bar. Or pizza. Or dessert.

Step 2: Join a Club

Many clubs on campus don't require you to pay dues, and all of the club meetings I've been to have served food. Find something you're interested and go to the meetings to learn AND eat!

Step 3: Don't be Afraid of Lines

If there is a long line at a table or tent, that usually means the food they're giving out is good. It's worth it. Trust me. 

Super Bowl 2012 Commercials

I'm a Sports Business minor, so last night in class I got to talk about Super Bowl commercials the entire time. There weren't very many GOOD commercials this  year, and the overall sentiment with this year's ads was disappointment.  These are some of the ones I liked most. Try to find the common thread.

2012 VW Beetle

Sketchers

Budweiser "Here We Go" Rescue Dog

and my favorite...

The Coca Cola Polar Bears!!!

I really love animals. Dogs are my favorite (obviously) but these polar bears are just TOO cute! What was your favorite commercial?

101 Blog Posts!

Blogger keeps telling me I'm only at post number 99, but I went through and added up post numbers and yep. Post 100 was yesterday.

I thought about doing something interesting today and decided against it. The number 101 just isn't as cool sounding as 100. But there is one thing about "101" that I love.

101 Dalmatians! When I was little this was one of my favorite movies! Cruella DeVille scared me half to death, especially in the live action version, but the dogs were so cute that it made up for it. One of my friends had a stuffed animal toy of Wizzer, the dog who has lots of accidents. He would actually go to the bathroom (squirt water)... I was so jealous!

Things People Say

My own clean version of "Sh*t ____ Say". I'm obsessed with these videos. These are some of my favorites

"Sh*tuff Christian Girls Say"

This video is so accurate. My friends and I say stuff like this all the time.

"Sh*t Nail Polish Addicts Say"

This video basically sums up my life. And my friend Pam's life. We are nail polish addicts and don't care who knows.

"Stuff Orlando Magic Fans Say"

Best video ever. If you love the Magic (or love to hate them), you'll appreciate this.

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!

In honor of Super Bowl Sunday, I thought I'd make a post about my two favorite NFL teams!

Even though my dad grew up in West Virginia, he has always been a Miami Dolphins fan.  When he and my uncle moved to Florida they started buying season tickets. We HAVE to like the Dolphins otherwise we would be disowned.

But if you don't follow football the one main thing you should know about the Dolphins is that they're never really good. I still cheer for them every week but I have another favorite team as well.

The Indianapolis Colts are my other favorite literally for one reason--Peyton Manning.  Peyton played at Tennessee and my mom's family is from Tennessee.  My mom and I are basically just doing our duty to UT by cheering for Peyton, but my dad thinks I'm crazy for liking two teams.

This year, I've basically spent the whole season being REALLY EXCITED about Andrew Luck.  At first it looked like Miami would get him and now the Colts are going to get him! I'm not sure if I'll continue to cheer for Indianapolis after Peyton leaves (He is literally the only reason I cheer for them. I can't stress that enough.), but Andrew Luck is definitely sweetening the deal.

Do you like more than one NFL team? Am I crazy? Should I keep cheering for the Colts (the answer is yes but I probably won't.)?

Also a random note, is it weird that I don't even like the Packers but would love to be a shareholder?

Candle Haul

I went candle shopping yesterday at Yankee Candle! I hadn't been in the store in a  long time and the ladies in the one by my house were almost rude! I think I will do my next Yankee Candle shopping at Cracker Barrel where everyone is nice and not pushy.

I did get two candles though! I don't think either of them are new, but they are both new to me.

The first candle I found was the small jar candle in Buttercream. Did you know that Yankee Candle's small jars last 25-40 hours? That's almost the same as how long the Slatkin candles last for me, and those are twice the cost! Buttercream smells just like buttercream icing. I really like sweet scents so I knew I had to pick this one up!

If you buy this online it's $10.99, but when I got it at the store it was only $5! This is from the Pure Radiance collection, which is supposed to glow differently than their other candles because it has a new wick. The wick in the small candles looks the same as the wick in their regular Yankee Candles though, so I'm not sure if we are being gipped or what.  The store was almost sold out of the small ones (because they were $5), so out of the few I had to choose from I liked Key Lime the best. It smells delicious though and offers up to 20 hours of fragrance.

January Favorites

As usual, I didn't make a video SO I will do a January favorites post on here!

This is the pink gel I used on my nails for most of January and I can totally tell a difference on them.  They are stronger, thicker, and breaking MUCH less than usual. My nails are naturally pretty weak but this gel coat has made them look and feel a lot better.

I think that this is my favorite B&BW scent to wear EVER. It is the right amount of vanilla with other sweet notes, but it doesn't leave you smelling like you poured vanilla all over yourself.  It's also HUGE. I got a bottle before Thanksgiving and even with wearing it most days and using it as a room spray it has barely been used. 

The cutest hand sanitizer holder I've ever seen. Best $5 I spent all month.

I could talk about each Bobbi Brown product I've loved this month, but that would end up as a favorites post all on it's own. I use (and love) the Corrector, Creamy Concealer, Moisture Rich Foundation, Blush (Desert Pink or Desert Rose--great for fairer skin tones!), and Bronzing Powder (Golden Light--also great for light skinned people!). I got all of it for Christmas and I don't know how I lived without her products!

Maybelline Color Tattoo eyeshadow in Tough as Taupe. When I'm having a lazy day I just use this as an all over lid color. It is great and really blendable for the first 30 seconds, then after that it stays all day! Great product from the drugstore, really worth the price!

When I'm not feeling super lazy, I can throw together an eye look in a few minutes with the Naked2 palette from Urban Decay. Another Christmas present, this product has all the shadows you need to create a cool-toned very neutral eye. I love the packaging, the pigmentation of the shadows, and even s, and even the brush and lip gloss that came with it! It's a really great product and although it's pricy ($50), you get 12 very pigmented and high quality eyeshadows.

Things I Love Thursday: Winter

I should clarify. I love Florida's winter.

NOT THIS YEAR THOUGH. It is in the upper 70s and low 80s in Orlando right now. I can't even wear cute fall clothes because it feels like summer outside!

Since it's Groundhog Day I thought I'd let everyone know I am hoping for 6 more MONTHS of winter, not just 6 weeks. It's still too hot in Florida. Eventually I will not be complaining about the weather. I promise.

Etsy Finds: Valentines Day!

If (unlike me) you have a Valentine you're probably looking for a creative and personal gift for them. LOOK NO FURTHER. I have the solutions to all of your Valentines Day problems via Etsy.

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This banner is perfect to decorate with for any Valentines Day event! Whether you're just planning a dinner or having a huge party, a paper banner is a great crafty touch.

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This print is so cute! If you have a girlfriend who loves tea and pink, getting this print framed would be a great gift that would stay out all year! Much better than chocolate or flowers that only last a few days.

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Everyone should want to smell nice! This handmade soap is made from scratch and has a fresh, outdoorsy scent.  It's a gentle soap so it will even be good for guys with more sensitive skin.