By Anna COVID-19 has led me to reminisce on all the amazing memories I’ve made traveling. Thinking about the endless adventures and delicious food I’ve tried has helped me create a list of places I can’t go without visiting sometime in my lifetime. My personal mantra, “Don’t skip your shot”, really ties into this bucketContinue reading “5 Places I Can’t Wait to Visit”
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Spring Into Action
By Sarah On March 20th, winter came to a close. It was the first day of spring, characterized by sunny skies, a breezy wind, and pleasant weather in my town. I looked out the window and felt a mixture of emotions. Not only had this year been speeding through surprisingly quickly, but spring was alwaysContinue reading “Spring Into Action”
“Like a Hug” Berry Cobbler in a Mug
By Anna I acquired my love for baking when I was little, and weekends that were free of plans were always my go-to days to whip up something sweet. As my schedule has cleared up more and more due to online school, I’ve found myself with more time on my hands to bake. Although myContinue reading ““Like a Hug” Berry Cobbler in a Mug”
“Blend It to Mend It” Smoothie Recipe
By Sarah Making smoothies is fairly simple. You gather up your chopped frozen fruits and vegetables, add a little liquid, pour it all into the blender, and watch your smoothie appear. Just like that, everything is blended together, delicious, and perfect. So why can’t life be this easy? In the choppy, difficult part of ourContinue reading ““Blend It to Mend It” Smoothie Recipe”
Don’t Hide — Go Outside!
By Anna Living in a COVID-19 hotspot (starting in March 2020 and still the case in February 2021), leaving the house has become something more cherished than ever before. Staying cooped up in my bedroom, working on homework assignments, and attending live meetings has taken up the majority of my time, and leaving my houseContinue reading “Don’t Hide — Go Outside!”
What We Can Learn From Dogs
By Sarah It’s an average day in my household, still generally confined inside due to COVID-19. We focus on our work, school, and activities in our separate spaces, coming together occasionally to grab some food, say hello, or ask a question. There’s an additional constant in our routine: our dog, Georgie. He waits downstairs withContinue reading “What We Can Learn From Dogs”
Top 10 Activities When Lockdown Boredom Hits
By Anna Learn to Paint Painting has never been on my list of talents, however sometime in the middle of the summer I decided to use watercolors again. Using an online class I was able to take the courses at my own speed while genuinely having an amazing time trying it. I can admit myContinue reading “Top 10 Activities When Lockdown Boredom Hits”
Why Sharing a Room Won’t be Your Doom
By Anna Practically since the day I was born, I have always shared a room with my sister. Although a decent amount of our experience has been spent arguing over small inconveniences and unattended-to chores, I’ve learned a great deal of lessons that have helped me not just inside, but also outside of the room. Continue reading “Why Sharing a Room Won’t be Your Doom”
An Apple a Day (in Your Oatmeal!) Recipe
By Sarah An apple a day keeps the doctor away, right? Make it three! With an influx of apples in our refrigerator, I’ve been trying to find creative ways to empty out our fruit drawer. Apples are perhaps the most versatile fruit to bake and cook with, which ended up working in my favor. MyContinue reading “An Apple a Day (in Your Oatmeal!) Recipe”
Why All Teens Should Get a Job
By Sarah As a child spending her summers at the pool, the most dreaded ten minutes of the hour was “Adult Swim.” This was when the lifeguards, sporting red shirts and sunglasses, would go on break and announce that all swimmers under fourteen were to exit the water. I would let out a groan andContinue reading “Why All Teens Should Get a Job”