Cash and gift cards are no-fail gifts, but if you’re headed to a friend’s graduation party (or need to send a few subtle ideas to that knit-doily-loving relative), look no further. We’ve combed the web for some of the best ways to congratulate someone for snagging a diploma. Bonus: They’re all under $60. Most are […]
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5 Kitchen Gadgets That Make College Life Easier
By Steven Larson College life is difficult enough without having to worry about cramming in lunch before your next class. Granola bars and meal shakes just aren’t enough, and you can’t afford to constantly order take out, no matter how fast and easy it is. So here are a few kitchen gadgets that will ease your mind when it […]
You Are Changing Students’ Lives!
You are amazing, you know that? Your visits, shares and cookbook purchases have added up to a whopping $299 donation to the Stuart Silverman Endowed Scholarship at the University of South Florida. I am speechless. Hold on, because I think this deserves a BIG, FAT, GIGANTIC FONT, so you can truly appreciate the impact you’ve […]
UPDATED: 10 Scholarships You Should Apply For This Weekend
Searching for scholarships can get overwhelming — with the thousands of listings online, it’s hard to know where to start (and if you even stand a chance at earning one, given that there are about 17 million college students out there). Fear not! The truth is, when you start feeling overwhelmed by options, the best […]
7 White Elephant Gift Ideas People Will Fight Over
It wouldn’t be the holiday season without at least one invitation to a White Elephant, Secret Santa or Yankee Swap gift exchange. It basically ushers in the season, like watching Ralphie attempt to un-stick his tongue from a flagpole or hearing Yukon Cornelius announce that “Bumbles bounce!” (And if you don’t get those references, WHAT […]
Last-Minute Halloween Costumes That Don’t Suck (2014 Edition)
Because you couldn’t settle on a costume idea, and now it’s too late to spend 32 hours custom-making your own Comic Con-worthy look. Because you had no plans for Halloween, until that Facebook invite came in half an hour ago. Because you don’t want to spend $90 on a chintzy polyester little nothing of an […]
#Halloween13: Pretty Little Liars Costume Ideas
We can’t tell you who A is (does anyone REALLY know?), but we can help you come up with a Pretty Little Liars costume that would make Allison DiLaurentiis wickedly jealous. Dressing like the Liars is easy, thanks to their clothing line at Aeropostale. However, Hannah, Aria, Spencer and Emily’s looks aren’t so definitive that […]
#Halloween13: Bob’s Burgers Costumes (Day 6)
Oh, Bob’s Burgers. You had us with your pun-erific Burger of the Week signs. Then cemented it with Linda’s “Porcelain Babies” song. If you want to be comfortable — and not invest too much in your wares — we’ve found your ideal costume. Plus, it gives you an awesome excuse to rock a fake mustache […]
#Halloween13: House of Cards Costume Ideas (Day 5)
When it comes to Halloween costumes, there is none creepier than Frank Underwood. Except for maybe his wife, Claire Underwood. Okay, it’s a tie. Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright are delightfully horrifying as the Congressional power couple. Any old suit and fitted shift dress would work, but to really nail the look, focus on the […]
#Halloween13: Frozen Costume Ideas (Day 4)
Do you wanna build a snowman? Sorry, that one line will probably be lodged in your head for the rest of the day. And for good reason: Frozen pretty much took over the radio, TV and internet this past year. Even if you make it a point not to watch kids’ movies, you’ve probably heard […]