Brian

  • How to Make a Money Lei

    How to Make a Money Lei

    You would be crazy to tell me people would not appreciate a gift of both sweets and money. That’s why this lei is always a perfect go-to! Whether graduating, heading off to college, or tying the knot, this lei will put a smile on anyone’s face!HINT: Because this tutorial is a branch off of a previous candy lei,…

  • 31+ Best High School Graduation Gifts for Girls

    31+ Best High School Graduation Gifts for Girls

    They made it!After all the last minute homework assignments, late night cramming, and sneaking out they’ve finally reached the end.While some may still have some growing up to do, high school graduation is considered by many the official transition into adulthood.

  • Best Dorm Essentials for Guys

    Best Dorm Essentials for Guys

    In this post I’ll go through my list of dorm essentials for guys to help you get ready for your first year of college. Getting everything ready for college can be an overwhelming task. That’s why I put together this checklist of the best dorm essentials for guys. Having interacted with many first-year students and…

  • How to Create a Nursery in a One Bedroom Apartment

    When our daughter was born we lived in a 700 square foot, one bedroom apartment. We were trying to save as much as we could and so we opted not to move into a two bedroom before she arrived. It took significant planning and lots of rearranging to finally figure out how we could fit…

  • Brilliant Senior Quotes

    Brilliant Senior Quotes

    Picking out just the right senior quote is always a challenge. But these seniors absolutely nailed it. Have your own favorites? Share them in the comments below.

  • 10 Best Books for High School Graduation Gifts

    10 Best Books for High School Graduation Gifts

    The teacher conferences and the lunch-making are now over.But now comes the worrying, and the impulse to call your child every 10 minutes. It’s hard to decide what final advice to give children before they leave.These books for high school grads make for great parting knowledge to pass on before they go off on their…

  • How to Make a Candy Lei Out of Twizzlers

    How to Make a Candy Lei Out of Twizzlers

    I have to admit, Twizzlers aren’t my favorite candy. But I know a lot of people love them. I’m more of a Red Vines man but I didn’t have any around the house so I went with Twizzlers for this weeks candy lei. Feel free to use Red Vines though, they’ll work just as well. 

  • 3 Tips for Graduating College Debt Free

    I was fortunate enough to graduate college a few years ago with zero debt. As the cost of college continues to rise however, this is becoming more and more difficult.Used wisely, student loans can reap huge rewards. Allowing you to gain an education without having to spend years saving up to get there. In my experience…

  • 20 College Dorm Snacks for Surviving Your Freshman Year

    20 College Dorm Snacks for Surviving Your Freshman Year

    In this article I’ll share some of my favorite dorm snacks to keep you feed during those late night study sessions. Surviving college is about a lot more than just getting the passing grade. It’s also about making sure you’re getting the right nutrition to sustain your needs – and about avoiding the daily crash…

  • Perfect Graduation Gifts for Outdoor Enthusiasts

    Perfect Graduation Gifts for Outdoor Enthusiasts

    Graduation is a time for celebration, friends, and family. It is one of the major milestones for any graduate and symbolizes the beginning of a new life journey.It is also a time where you’ll want to spoil your new graduate with a gift he or she will love and appreciate. If your graduate enjoys being…