Author: Jessica

When I was in elementary school, there was nothing in the world I loved more than curling up with a good book. I could easily spend a whole day reading, and the days we went to the library to pick out new books were some of my favorites. I devoured Little House on the Prairie and Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, Caroline B. Cooney and Sharon Creech. And as I got older, I loved reading the classics, great American novels that may have been written decades ago but have more than stood the test of time.
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When I graduated from college, something I struggled with was scheduling my time. I wasn’t used to having a wide-open stretch of freedom each evening. Should I spend it exploring the neighborhood? Meeting old friends? Maybe picking up a new hobby?

I didn’t do any of those things.
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If you’re between the ages of 18 and 30, you’ve probably moved enough times to have it down pat. I’ve moved or helped people move plenty of times, and each time I’ve learned more about the process. But when I moved into my first post-college apartment, I really wished I’d had a guide to tell me exactly what I needed to remember and what I didn’t. If you’re in the same boat, here’s a list I’ve created that outlines the basics you’ll need for a new place.

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When lunchtime rolls around, if I don’t make a conscious effort to do otherwise, I typically fall into a few bad habits: Rushing to get my lunch heated up, eating at my desk, and sitting inside on my phone or computer for the rest of the hour. I know in this day and age that it’s becoming pretty rare to have a full hour for lunch, so I’ve made an effort to be more intentional about how I spend my lunch.

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After a cold, dark Midwestern winter, seeing the sun outside and flowers blooming does my heart some good. While we all love spring, all too often it seems to get shuffled aside as just winter finally ending and summer about to begin. But this season has so much to offer, it’s worth it to take some time to appreciate it. Here are my five tips for making the most of springtime.

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