With spring in full swing and the Easter holiday just right around the corner, there are many activities that the new season brings. Like other holidays, the Easter holiday brings a diverse set of cultural and familial traditions. One common association with Easter is confetti eggs. The confetti egg, also commonly referred to as a […]
Author: Teddy Peña
Is ‘ring by spring’ a real phenomenon at CBU?
College is a time for a multitude of social, academic and professional endeavors. A student‘s undergrad experience looks hugely different depending on the individual and their environmental factors. One arguably popular aspect of the college social sphere is its romantic component. Over 120 million individuals are married in the U.S. alone, according to the U.S. […]
Lifestyle Tries: Making accent pieces from mops
A new addition to your living space is always exciting because it means making your own space even more personalized. When a new addition happens to be made from scratch, it adds a touch that is unique to the individual and highlights their own creative style. There are many kinds of homemade household items that […]
Lifestyle Tries: Upcycling can save money, help conserve
For college-aged students, the value of frugality and budgeting money is important. There are many ways to repurpose, budget and save money to make being a college student just a little bit easier. This includes goal-oriented shopping, intentional saving or even the cash envelope system. One thing that is very common on college campuses is […]
Lifestyle Tries: Making fleece blankets
Crafting anything from scratch comes with a sense of accomplishment and pride. A homemade blanket is a unique accent piece as an addition to any room in the house or as a heartfelt gift. These blankets can easily be made personable because of the large selection of fleece material that can be found at a […]
Lifestyle Tries: Make your own ramen for a home-cooked meal
It is popular among college students to want a meal that is quick and affordable. This is why many colleges, including California Baptist University, implement meal plans. An additional option to the traditional and popular on-campus meal plan is to prepare a home-cooked meal. However, this is oftentimes overlooked because of the natural tight schedules […]
Lifestyle Tries: Baking sugar cookies for the holiday season
One of the most classic dessert recipes for the holidays remains the sugar cookie. This specific type of cookie is versatile because it can be cut into shapes and even decorated with icing. There are many tips that claim to help create the best soft sugar cookies, so we compiled a few in our recipe […]
Lifestyle Tries: Baking pumpkin spiced muffins
With the fall season fully in effect, along comes a multitude of festive treats and activities. Pumpkin is essentially the dominating flavor that rules this time of year. From lattes to pancakes and even pasta, many areas of the culinary arts are showered with the pumpkin craze. A popular and classic recipe that never fails […]
Lifestyle Tries: making colorful tie-dye shirts
Tie-dye is a colorful and fun way to add personality to various products. This is a great activity to do alone or with company. There is a vast spectrum of items that can be tie-dyed: socks, shirts, tote bags, bandanas and many other products all have the potential for a tie-dye makeover. Craft stores and […]