When most people think of traveling to the west coast they think of the sunny beaches of southern California and forget about what the west coast has to offer further north. A road trip through Oregon and Washington provides a multitude of things to do along with some beautiful scenery as you go. There’s no shortage of Read More…
No Oven, No Problem
Craving a delicious dessert but don’t have easy access to an oven or ample time to make something extravagant? Here’s a solution–Blackberry Icebox Cake. This recipe, from Better Homes & Gardens, is super simple and outrageously delicious! This Blackberry Icebox Cake brings out a strong blackberry flavor in the filling and is complemented by the Read More…
Fine Dining Spotlight: Cento
Sometimes we want to enjoy the finer things in life, but without breaking the bank. And although places like Rare Steakhouse offer some amazing food, it’s a tough sell when the prices for just your meal is $50 – over $100. That’s why it’s time we check out Cento: a fine dining Italian restaurant with some surprisingly affordable Read More…
3 Life Hacks to Make Your Freshman Year a Bit Easier
Everyone is nervous coming into their first year of college. Even those who say they aren’t secretly are. Moving to a new city, living in a new environment, and being surrounded by new people is scary enough, so here are some ways to make your freshman year a little easier. Use a planner – or Read More…
Hop your way down to HopCat!
So, you’ve been making your way though the list of can’t miss restaurants in Madison. You’ve hit up Ian’s, Dotty’s and The Great Dane. Those are all amazing, but if you if you like great food, great beer, and great atmosphere, then you won’t want to miss HopCat! Here’s why: Crack Fries Landing in the Read More…
Not Enough Hands? Never Again
There are few things worse than dropping everything you have in the shower. The water makes everything wet and slippery and the floors are hard, easy for breaking things. You don’t want to drop your clothes or your towel, you have no idea what’s touched those floors. There’s hardly any room to put shampoo bottles, Read More…
A Dorm Room Necessi-TEA
College can be tiring. College can be stressful. A lot of the time, it’s both. So what can one do when the going gets tough? My answer to this question, as it has been for the longest time, includes a favorite mug, a tea bag or coffee, and a moment of bliss. This would be fully Read More…
How to “Adult” Like an Adult: Stay Organized
The key to “adulting”, boringly enough, is staying organized. If that does not make you excited to be an adult…join the club. Organization is an ongoing process, and the list of items to keep organized is never-ending. However, there are three things that if you keep organized, you will be on your way to “adulting”: Read More…
5 Classics You Should Read During Winter Break
As any new freshman can tell you, the rigorous studying and reading that comes with starting college can take time away from other leisure activities that you may enjoy. It’s a shock to the system for sure, which is why this winter break you should focus on savoring what you’ve been missing out on this Read More…
Go Ahead, Be That Annoying Person With A Camera This Break
How can a “boring” break become fun? It’s spring break. As you scroll through your Instagram feed and like post after post of everybody vacationing in Aruba and hiking in Yosemite, while you lay on your couch at your house in the suburbs, you may feel that you’re not having the crazy college spring break that you’ve dreamed of. Read More…