Link Love Wednesday: Goat Cuddlers Wanted

January 28, 2016January 28, 2016Leave a comment

a6dc09ca9c131ce46ff4c903ec1f1c2e Happy Wednesday! 🙂 Hope everyone is having a fabulous week. In my little world, I’m working on crossing a few more items off my 25 at 25 Bucket List, applying for graduate school, and figuring out some exciting upcoming travel plans. What have you been up to? As always, feel free to share your favorite recent links or plans in the comments section below!

A farm in Virginia is looking for volunteers to cuddle with baby goats who will be born on the farm next month. Someone please sign me up! 🙂
This couple left their corporate jobs, traveled the world, and moved to Spain. It was interesting to read their interview about why they decided to do it!
In case you haven’t made your plans yet for the new year, here is an adorable illustrated list of 50 things to do in 2016.
Disney fans: Take a look at the concept art for your favorite Disney animal characters!
The Warner Bros Studio in London is now inviting people to spend Valentine’s Day in the Great Hall at Hogwarts! Best date plans ever — if someone takes you there this Valentine’s Day, you should marry him or her on the spot.
A sloth in Ecuador got very nervous about crossing the street, so these cops came to rescue him. The pictures are so sweet!
Also, on the theme of cute animals: This K9 puppy still doesn’t fit into his vest!
Check out the U.S. presidents when they were “young and hunky.” The commentary on this site and its many lists will crack you up. Also, can we take a moment to appreciate Rutherford B. Hayes?
Whether or not you agree with his politics, Bernie Sanders has the best 404 page on his website.
In case you missed it, check out my turmeric scrambled eggs recipe!
Pinching pennies? Here are a few ways to stay frugal while still having fun this weekend!

Things I’m Loving Lately

This old gem from The Black Keys. Hadn’t heard it in forever but lately I can’t stop listening!
The new Larabar commercial set to the song Little Boxes. It is Larabar’s first TV commercial and it definitely caught my attention when it aired Monday!
The Psychopath Test by Jon Ronson. I couldn’t put it down.
Room by Emma Donoghue, my latest read and another great page turner.
This sweet and savory blueberry tortilla recipe from Stupid Easy Paleo. Yum!

What are your favorite links from the week? Share your latest finds in the comments below!

Link Love Wednesday: Limited Too is Back!

July 29, 2015July 29, 2015Leave a comment

enhanced-30175-1437505404-2 Happy Wednesday! I can’t believe it’s almost back-to-school time… It feels like the summer just started. I think I can speak for all of us when I say that I want the month of July to drag on as long as possible!

This week has brought on a few exciting opportunities for me in my personal and professional life. I’m especially proud to share that I have been named Writer of the Month at Career Camel, where I regularly contribute guest articles with career and academic advice. I have loved writing for them in the last year, and look forward to writing more in the future. Check out my portfolio section to scope out a few of those articles!

My Hump Day could certainly use a pick-me-up, and perhaps yours could, too. Enjoy this week’s batch of Link Love, and as always, share some of your favorite findings in the comments section below! 🙂

Limited Too is coming back, and so is my childhood! Buzzfeed shares a list of items that need to return when the stores open. I’m pretty sure I had a few of these myself!
Gearing up for an important interview? U.S. News has some great questions to ask your interviewer at the end.
I loved this article about how it feels to walk away from something we love before we’re ready, and understanding that the best memories are often still ahead of us.
One retail buyer shares eight bad shopping habits that will make you one of the most dreaded customers. Keep these in mind on your next shopping trips!
These perfectly timed dog photos will make you laugh. I have too many favorites to just name one!
I loved these combo photos that split images from two different ads, especially the Marlboro French fries. Such a creative concept!
I picked up this black and white bangle bracelet at Charming Charlie, and it’s already getting a lot of use!
Which historical figures would make terrible girlfriends? (Hint: Most are named Mary or Elizabeth.)
In case you missed it, check out my latest post on creating the perfect aquatic #DormStyle!

What are some of your favorite links from the week? Sound off in the comments section below!

Link Love Tuesday: Happy Holidays!

December 23, 20142 Comments

Happy Hanukkah to all my readers who celebrate! I wish you a joyous holiday filled with latkes and devoid of stupid questions. 🙂 As for many of my other readers, can you believe that Christmas is almost here? The year has flown by, and while I look forward to celebrating every holiday I can with my loved ones, I would like to hold onto 2014 a little longer. What are you most looking forward to this holiday season?

Still looking for a fun, personalized gift for the young professional in your life? These customized business card cases are awesome and they have lots of colors and patterns to choose from. I bought one earlier in the year with my name on it, and I get tons of compliments at networking events!
This is what social media platforms would look like if they were hot guys. Personally, I’m digging Facebook and LinkedIn.
“Because sometimes, when you’re having a good hair day and your outfit looks like it could be on the cover of Vogue, you really hope you’ll run into someone from your past.”
Pantone has announced that Marsala is the color of the year for 2015. You may begin planning your wardrobes accordingly.
Not gonna lie… I really like this sofa/fort/cabin/whatever it is.
Ad Week shares the 13 biggest brand failures of the year. This is one of many reasons I don’t really shop at Urban Outfitters.
I loved this quick read about the choice between being a kind human being or a cruel one.
We can all use a few tips for how to be a little more productive every day.
My friend and co-worker Isaac wrote this awesome post on why you shouldn’t air your dirty laundry on social media.

What are some of your favorite links and articles for the week?

Link Love Wednesday: #LoveAtFirstFlight

August 20, 2014August 20, 20142 Comments

Some schools are back in session, which means it’s time to trade in those bathing suits for books and return to the classroom. Whether you’ve already begun opening your textbooks or still have a few weeks of summer left, allow yourself to relax with this week’s batch of Link Love!

If you could go back in time, what would you tell your freshman self? I was asked to share a few of my own tips in a guest article for Career Camel.
Is it possible to find the love of your life on a three-hour flight? One Irish traveler searches for the young Canadian woman he met on a flight to Dublin through social media hashtags #LoveAtFirstFlight and #FindKatie. (He found her!)
Emma Ferrer channels her grandmother, Audrey Hepburn, in a photo shoot for Harper’s Bazaar. The resemblance is striking, as is the accompanying article.
These jello shot marshmallows are adorable!
Let’s be honest… did you really “wake up like this”?
A credit union in Texas recently launched a racy new campaign that urges consumers not to be “spanked by banks.” Innovative or inappropriate? I’d love your thoughts!
What are the worst meals you can order in a restaurant? This list from YouBeauty may surprise you!
Did you catch the latest edition of The Freshman 15? If not, check out my tips for finding happiness in college.
It has been two years since I began my senior year of college, but these feelings are still all-too-familiar.

What are some links you’ve come across in the last week? Share your great finds in the comments section below!

Link Love Thursday: Let’s Go To Eataly!

February 27, 2014Leave a comment

Cute animals, Disney villains and pizza, oh my! This week, the Internet was filled with gold, and I’m excited to share with you in a one-day-late Link Love!

Italy will be opening a “Disneyland of food” in 2015, known as Eataly. The funny part is, this will be opening in Bologna! Who wants to book a trip?
These adorable before-and-after photos of animals growing up will evoke the “Aww” in everyone.
Can you believe Legally Blonde has been out for about 13 years now? Here are a few facts you may not know about this movie favorite.
Need a new book to read? This list provides recommendations based on your childhood favorites.
McDonald’s is now using SnapChat as a marketing tool.
In case you haven’t heard about the guy who… ahem… got into a compromising position with his Domino’s pizza, you’ll want to check this out. Domino’s social media team has a great response!
Turns out four Disney movie villains were right all along! This video defending several of our favorite characters’ arch-nemeses had me and my friends laughing out loud.
Whether you have two minutes, five minutes or fifteen minutes, these 45 tips will be sure to improve your resume.
Finally, for a healthy treat, enjoy this delicious coconut chicken recipe! I have been on the Whole 30 for the past 18 days, and this meal has been one of my favorites.

What great links have you come across this week?

Link Love Wednesday: Elephants, Barbies and ‘The Room’

February 19, 20142 Comments

Now that everyone is winding down from their Valentine’s Day sugar highs, it is time for another round of link love! Below are some of the latest Internet highlights (according to me) – as always, feel free to add your own in the comments section!

Studies suggest that elephants are capable of empathy. Fascinating article that shows how we can measure a quality like empathy in animals.
Charlie Chaplin’s only book has just been published for the first time, and as strange as it may sound, I am dying to read it!
A woman was recently jailed for not returning a movie she rented nine years ago. (Sad to think that video stores are few and far between these days, but at least there aren’t as many late returns!)
One artist recreated famous scenes from R-rated movies, depicting them as children’s book illustrations. (My favorites are from Donnie Darko and Pulp Fiction!)
Watch a herd of bunnies chase a girl in Japan down the street. I have never seen so many bunnies in one place!
People are always quick to criticize Barbie for the effect she supposedly has on young girls’ body images. Here are Barbie’s latest anti-feminist faux-pas.
We all look up to superheroes, but if we emulated everything they do in our daily lives, we would come across as pretty creepy.
James Franco is going to direct a film about the production of Tommy Wiseau’s horrible cult classic The Room. I will definitely be seeing this one!
Food brands are promising increased “energy” to consumers in their recent ads. (The interesting part is that a lot of these foods are high in sugar and plenty of bad chemicals, even if they do market themselves as healthy.)
Finally, for today’s heart-warming story, this chicken and this two-legged chihuahua are the best of friends.

What are some of the great links you’ve seen on the web today?

Link Love Wednesday: Millennials vs. Baby Boomers

September 18, 20132 Comments

What do you get when you take a very full work calendar, a birthday and a series of federal and religious holidays? A blogger who forgets to post Link Love for a few weeks! 🙂 Hopefully today’s round-up of posts about topics ranging from Generation Y to jet lag won’t disappoint.

Millennials (those of us born between the late 70s and mid-90s) have gotten a lot of criticism over the years for being self-centered and “entitled.” The negative qualities of Generation Y seems to be a hot topic these days, but this apology video raises a lot of interesting points! I agree with a lot of what this video says, especially as someone who thinks that the millennial criticism is a little overdone.
Dressing to impress? Check out this list of tips that every fashionista should know.
I try to be well-read and informed through my annual 50 book challenge, but this article on how to read more provides some great advice for someone looking to broaden their horizons.
Let’s face it – there are a lot of crazy people in Florida. @_FloridaMan is a Twitter page about “the world’s worst superhero,” which basically includes headlines that include the words “Florida man” throughout the state’s news. Follow his Twitter for a good laugh!
Remember Lee and Morty Kaufman from the Swiffer commercials? Check out this article about the two 90-somethings that viewers fell in love with. So cute!
This salary counter will help you calculate what salary you would need to make to have a similar standard of living in a different city. (I was shocked when I calculated what my salary would need to be if I moved to Manhattan!) Great tool for anyone considering relocating.
Do you have a healthy body image? This article can serve as a helpful reminder whenever we’re a little hard on ourselves!
The new Miss America has received some criticism from India based on her skin color, which brings up an interesting debate between cultures about what defines beauty.
Love to travel? Gala Darling put together an excellent article on beating jet lag!

Read anything interesting lately?

Link Love Wednesday: Goodbye, Google Reader!

June 19, 2013Leave a comment

Happy Wednesday, friends! Today is June 19, which means we are less than two weeks away from the discontinuation of my favorite RSS reader, Google Reader. Ever since before I started blogging (my third WordPress anniversary was this week!), I have used Google Reader to track all of my favorite blogs, but on July 1, this feature will no longer be available. For all of my fellow nerds, July 1 will be a very sad day. This week’s links not only focus on our usual array of eclectic topics, but on how to cope with the end of Google Reader!

Are you following blogs on Google Reader? Check out BGR’s list of the best RSS readers to switch to before July 1. (I know I need to start moving feeds over, myself!)
Andrew from Shut Up Dad compiled a bachelor party checklist that everyone needs to consult, bachelor or otherwise. From fun hats to fanny packs, this bachelor will be one you won’t soon forget.
My best friend sent me this list of four life lessons that one blogger’s mother taught her, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. (Always pack your liquids in a Ziploc! I am a stickler for that one.)
This article poses the question, “How ready is America for gay-themed advertising?” A few of the bigger brands have released some LGBT-related ads that have set off a debate among consumers (read: bigots) on how visible the gay community should be in commercials. It is definitely an interesting article no matter where you stand on the subject, although I personally don’t understand what the big deal is!
Disney is cornering the market on Day of the Dead. This article discusses some of Disney’s more controversial choices, including its presence in the Mexican holiday and the transformation of the latest princess, Merida.
I’ll admit it – I’m just as guilty of taking selfies as the next 20-something girl! Of course, our love for snapping photos of ourselves has not gone unnoticed by marketers.
International Picnic Day just took place! Even if you missed it, Gala Darling poses some must-read advice for throwing the ideal picnic.
Here is a throwback to my indie music-loving early teen years! I just rediscovered this instrumental song by The Album Leaf and I can’t get enough. Enjoy!

What have you been reading lately?

Link Love Wednesday: From Glazed Donut Breakfasts to Tin Foil Hats

June 12, 2013Leave a comment

Have you missed me? 🙂

Link Love Wednesday took a brief hiatus over the past couple of weeks as I began adjusting to a full 40-hour work week, but fear not – this brand new feature is back! This set of links ranges from recent ad campaigns to articles on employability, and many topics in between.

For recent college grads and others looking for employment, check your social media to make sure it is employer-friendly. This article talks about what you need to look out for on your own Facebook page. (Just this morning I listened to a Chamber of Commerce member talk about how important this is, especially for young people!)
On a related note, Thought Catalog posted a list of things we have to stop sharing on Facebook. I think we’re all guilty of a few of these, but what are you most likely to overshare?
No wonder obesity is on the rise! Dunkin’ Donuts is about to launch a new glazed donut breakfast sandwich, and they’re claiming that it’s not even that bad for you! (I don’t know about you, but I can’t even imagine pairing a glazed donut with hash browns.)
Swiffer released an ad campaign featuring Rosie the Riveter, but because consumers are complaining that the ads are sexist, Swiffer is taking them down. Are consumers becoming too upset over nothing, or are these ads truly guilty of perpetuating women-in-the-kitchen stereotypes?
Tin foil hats may actually make it easier for the government to read your mind, according to Business Insider.
As someone who will be moving to a new apartment in a month, I found this quick article about apartment utilities especially helpful.
Mental Floss composed a list of 11 completely bizarre books that really exist. My favorite is Whose Bottom?, a children’s book that illustrates several animal butts, although I strongly believe that any child whose parent gives him or her that book may need Child Protective Services.
To lighten your day: this website helps you figure out what your baby with ____ will look like. Perfect way to come across as creepy on a first date!

What great articles and websites have you stumbled upon in the past couple of weeks?

Link Love Wednesday: And So It Begins!

May 1, 20132 Comments

Happy Wednesday, everyone! Today marks the first day of May, and in honor of the new month, I am rolling out a brand new feature on this blog: Link Love Wednesdays! It’s the middle of the week – couldn’t you use a little pick-me-up? Every Wednesday, I will post links to articles/lists/blogs/etc. that piqued my interest that week, and share them with each of you. Have you read anything great this week?

Dove’s Campaign for True Beauty is well-received by consumers, but how effectively does it actually sell Dove products? This study shows how a video can go viral, but still might not work well as an advertisement.
With graduation coming up for many of us, we may need to learn a few tricks about how we can fake being adults (until we really make it, of course!).
By decoding a person’s body language, you can figure out their motives and use that to your advantage! Gala Darling provides a fun-to-read guide on how to use body language to get whatever you want.
Are you a tea lover like me? Adagio lets you create your own “character-infused” tea blends, inspired by characters in books, movies, television shows and other fandoms.
It’s not easy being beautiful. Mental Floss reveals seven of the most terrifying beauty practices in history.
We’ve all gone through those stressful periods of time (especially in college!) when things seem too overwhelming for us to handle. Sarah from Yes and Yes talks about some of the ways we can stop psyching ourselves out in stressful situations.
We are obsessed with closure, but there are times when we just won’t get the closure we think we deserve. This blog talks about our expectations versus reality and why closure often doesn’t exist.