The DIY Addiction

So about a month ago I decided to put up some string lights. They look super cute but after a month of looking at them, they started to look a bit plain. So, I thought I should do something to spice them up a little. I was looking online to see if I could find some cute things to do with string lights, but I didn't really have access to craft supplies by my dorm. After a bit of digging, I found some string lights that had flowers on them. I thought to myself, I can make that. And I'm loving the results. Before:                                After: What you will need: String Lights 2" flowers I got these flowers online for in a pack of 24 for only $7. You have to make sure the flowers are like these, where there are two layers of petals and a center. The first thing you need to do is get the petal apart. Pull the green backing off of the stem piece. When you pull the pieces apart, ...

We've all heard about the freshman 15, the fifteen pounds you gain your freshman year. This was honestly something that really scared me when I first found out about it. I came to school at the beginning of the year with the set goal of staying healthy, active and, of course, avoiding the freshman 15. So far I have been pretty successful, in fact, I've actually lost weight. So I thought I'd share some tips. 1. Have a Balanced Diet Now, for every freshman, there is the temptation to eat unhealthy junk food. You are away from the parents; nobody can tell you what to do or what to eat. But it is important to keep balanced. The occasional soda is okay, but not every day. That being said, don't go on a diet as they often leave you undernourished. You need proper nutrition in order to study for classes. 2. Get a Workout Schedule Going It is important to start this in the beginning of the semester when classes aren't in full swing yet. Find a form of working out that...