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Semester Reflection

This has been a crazy semester, but definitely one of the best.  I feel a mix of emotions now that it’s winding down.  (I still have a few papers to finalize and submit… and, of course, getting grades back.)  I can’t believe that after this, I only have a semester left of college.  I’m sorry,…

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Vegetarian Update

Remember how I became a vegetarian back in May?  I’m still going with it.  I’m not super strict about “animal products,” but I don’t eat any kind of meat meat.  I even survived Thanksgiving without eating turkey or anything!  I think I was psyching myself out thinking Thanksgiving was going to be horrible without being able…

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the mean reds

While I may not be that into Christmas decorations (especially in a house), I am quite fond of incorporating as much red as possible into the month of December.  Lots of fun Christmas-y things are red, and I’m pulling my current favorite RED thing! “Catherine” from Julep (side note: you should sign up for their…

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Holiday Cards

I want to send out holiday cards!!! Here are some holiday cards that I’m in love with: Kate Spade Snow Globes Kate Spade Zebras Paper Source Bike Cards <p><p>Loading…</p></p> Really excited about this!!! PS 4:30pm update… The list is growing quickly.  Once 200 people sign up, I’m going to cut off for “physical cards,” but…

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Winner of Elle & Em Planner

The winner of the Elle & Em Planner is… (I know every number has the same statistical chance of getting chosen… but still, I love that’s it’s 1!) The Made Up Prep Please email me at carly [at] thecollegeprepster [dot] com to claim 🙂 Thank you Elle & Em and everyone who entered! xoxo

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Gift Guide :: Funnies

What do you get those random people on your list?  You know what I mean, right?  Not close enough for a big expensive present.  Not close enough for a personalized gift.  And not quite close enough to really even know what to get him/her. But, nevertheless, there he/she sits on the bottom of an already…

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Gift Guide :: Handmade

On a budget?  No problem.  Handmade gifts are super inexpensive but super personal!  It also take some effort (definitely more than clicking “Add to cart”) so the recipient knows you worked hard to bring some holiday love to them! I made these shirts for my friends a couple of Christmas’ ago.  They’re really fun, and…

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Gift Guide :: Fashion

J. Crew Blackwatch Plaid Shirt Bib Necklace ASOS Black Dress Ray-Ban Wayfarers Red Velvet Loafers Kate Spade Noelle Flats I think all of these pieces make really good gifts for close friends and sisters!  Super festive! xoxo

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Organize, Please… Finals Week!

Are you as stressed out as I am???  I don’t think I’ve been this stressed since freshman year (and we all know how that turned out….).  I would be lying if I said that I haven’t cried, um, every night for the past week.  Between managing emails, blogging every day, having a major Sweet Lemon…