Thanksgiving, and holidays in general, can be a tricky time for anyone. Not only do holidays tend to be food-focused with lots of expectations around eating, but seeing family that you may not have seen in a couple months can spark conversations you may not…
This spring break, I watched as my friends went off on exotic vacations and traveled the world, while I was stuck at home. Instead of being sad about it (okay, I was a little sad about it), I decided to use this as an opportunity…
It’s time to begin planning for this year! I have been looking forward to 2022 for at least the past four years. This upcoming year I will be saying “goodbye” to high school and “hello” to college! I’ve never been someone who sticks to New…
Over the last couple of months, we’ve all needed some sort of outlet. Being stuck in the house for a long period of time was challenging for me to say the least. While I’ve definitely spent hours binge watching Netflix or scrolling through social media,…
An average American typically spends about $1,600 on clothing annually. This does not include gifts or other items that we impulsively buy. There is something most of us love about shopping whether we are searching for a gift for a friend’s birthday, a secret Santa…
The holidays are typically a time when families and friends get together. If you’re a high school senior, it’s just a matter of time before your relatives bombard you with questions about what colleges you’re applying to and if you’ve declared a major yet. Family…
Trick or treating is a fun activity to do with family or friends, but if you have a food allergy or sensitivity, this activity can feel challenging and scary. Peanuts, tree nuts, milk, egg, wheat, and soy are among the top allergens in candy that…
Halloween is the one time of year that it’s socially acceptable to go around begging strangers for candy. Who wouldn’t want free candy? Unfortunately, sometimes having access to an endless supply of sugary sweets leads to stomach aches and sugar crashes when our bodies have…
As a Muslim, I fast for a month every year, during the lunar calendar month of Ramadan. Ramadan is considered the holiest month of the year for Muslims. It is a time for fasting and praying. Muslims all around the world fast from sunrise to…
I broke up with my first ever boyfriend on Valentine’s Day my freshman year of college after he refused to see me perform in The Vagina Monologues. He claimed he was uncomfortable hearing me speaking the “V” word publically. I was “peeved” (as my mother…