Category: Lifestyle
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A Day at the New York Renaissance Faire
After years of begging my family and friends to attend with me, I finally got to go to the New York Renaissance Faire for the first time on Labor Day. Never heard of a Renaissance Faire before? Well, buckle in because I’m about to give you a crash course on what made this day one…
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My First Ever Boudoir Shoot Experience
2022 was a big year for me filled with a lot of firsts, self discovery, and moments of necessary reflection. It was a year that made me push myself out of my comfort zone and give all sorts of new things a try, even if they made me nervous or uncomfortable. For my birthday, I…
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Reading slumps and why you don’t need to “overcome” them
I’ve been a bookworm for as long as I can remember and, if you’re like me, you’ll know what it’s like to experience a reading slump every now and then. Time spent at home reignited my love of reading and I was a woman on a mission: if there was a book I found interesting,…
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Self Care for Caretakers
I think one of my biggest takeaways from the pandemic – outside of The United States’ inability to effectively handle a major public health crisis – is the importance of self care. I was stretched far too thin trying to navigate the new landscape of remote learning on top of guiding my family through hours…
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Edward Harris’s Call to Fashion
The up-and-coming designer reflects on his fashion journey. Edward Harris, a 38-year-old fashion designer, wakes up with the sun every morning to head to his office. It’s not a long journey as he makes his way down the steps of his home to his garage. The two-car garage is his factory with walls lined with…
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Five ways to make money from home
Summer is normally an easy time for college students to find seasonal work, but that might not be the case this year since so many people are struggling to find employment. The pandemic has changed the way people think about employment, and many people would prefer to work from home. With hopes of having a great summer with friends, students…
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8 places to visit in your 20’s
The pandemic has put our lives on hold for over a year. With the recent changes in vaccine eligibility, getting back to normal seems more possible as the days go by. After a year of state and city shutdowns, many people are planning on travelling as soon as they’re able to. Your 20s are meant to be some of…
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Stress Awareness Month during the pandemic
April is Stress Awareness Month and the past year of dealing with a pandemic makes it extremely important to prioritize your mental health. It’s needless to say that the past year has been especially hard on students. College is meant to be the best four years of our lives but that does not come without the price of dealing with…
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The best TikTok recipes
TikTok has proven to be a social media app for all. From dance videos to makeup and cooking tutorials – if you’re looking for it, TikTok has it. A few weeks ago, a tomato and feta pasta recipe took the world by storm and now a fresh fruit treat called “nature’s cereal” is the new it-meal. From appetizers to desserts andbreakfast to dinner, it’s not hard to…
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Getting to know New Age Spirituality
It’s no secret that Iona College is a religious institution founded by the Christian Brothers, but those of the Christian faith aren’t the only ones on campus. The recent boom in alternative forms of spirituality has resulted in people exploring their faiths and finding a combination of different ideals to subscribe to. New Age Spirituality is a series of practices…
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