Happy 5th birthday, Collegiate Cook! In blog years, this site is practically a senior citizen. In college years, it’s probably still a semester or two away from graduation (perhaps perpetually a semester or two away). Several times over the past few years I’ve thought about shutting it down, passing the baton or evolving it into […]
Parties, Holidays & Fun
2014 Graduation Gift Ideas (All Under $50)
Cue “Pomp and Circumstance” and start practicing your I’m-not-bored-after-listening-to-500-names-being-called face: Graduation season is upon us! And with it, plenty of invitations to graduation parties. Cash and gift cards are always a safe bet, but if you’re looking for something a little less run-of-the-mill, we have a few suggestions (and they’re all $50 or less, since […]
6 Books Every Recent Graduate Should Own (or Borrow)
Graduation day is coming up fast, and after years spent pouring over textbooks, every grad could use a little wisdom that won’t be on a final exam. These books will help you grow, recalibrate your mind and prepare for the world ahead. The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown The Gist: In college, it’s easy […]
9 Dishes Every UTK Student Must Try Before Graduating
By Samantha Trueheart Because the University of Tennessee has the Great Smokey Mountain National Park conveniently located outside its back door, our favorite recipes and restaurants of Knoxville intertwines classic southern comfort with an Appalachia-hippie vibe. We’re the students who wear Chacos and flannel to class, and most likely know our way around Beale Street […]
9 Reasons to Love April
Looking for things to do this April? Trying to come up with mini-adventures beyond your classic dinner-movie-repeat weekends? Here are 9 reasons to love this month: …Because April Fool’s Day exists — It’s your excuse to get away with any degree of pranking, like serving cupcakes that look like hamburgers, or mini meatloaves that look […]
What to Serve at Your Superbowl Party
It’s the culmination of the entire football season, but really, the Superbowl is a vehicle for commercials — and gobs of finger foods. Let’s be real now: If you head to the big game and there’s only stale potato chips and a pizza, it’s a bit of a letdown. But, when the snacks are incredible […]
DIY Gifts People Will Actually Like
Give gifts they’ll truly enjoy — even if you’re too cash-strapped to afford anything on their wish list. (No shame in that!)
Ultimate Wish List Gift Ideas, Starting at $40
Hey, it’s fun to dream, and sometimes, there’s a special someone on your list you’d really like to treat. Even if it means a few extra weekend shifts at work, or babysitting that obnoxious kid who regularly tries to bite you, shin-kick you, or blow you up. No gift can compare to the quality time […]
White Elephant Gift Exchange Ideas
White Elephant. Secret Santa. Pakkeleg (No, really, that’s a thing — see No. 15 on Relevant‘s list). We all groan at the mere mention of them, and yet somehow, somebody we know organizes one. And then the president of every student organization you belong to announces one. And so does your boss. And your RA. […]
