I was never a huge online shopper. You could find me exclusively shopping in store. I think it’s mostly because I hate returning things and I hate when things don’t fit. The honest truth about online shopping is that this…
NYC Apartment Furniture + Decor Update!
This post contains affiliate links meaning we get a little $$$ every time you click or buy! I have been preparing for my first “big girl apartment” since the beginning of college. Once I got out of the dorms and…
What’s the Roast: My 9-5 Took Over
I am ferociously typing this post out so that I can get it up before an unreasonable time tonight. I’ve started training and between moving out of my apartment and into the dorm, I am exhausted. And, I totally forgot…
15 Things to Do Your First Time In LA!
It breaks my heart to see the damage that is being done in the LA/SoCal area. Today’s post will be a walk down memory lane and a recap of my favorite spots from my trip to LA. If you haven’t been…
My Christmas Wishlist!
There are several affiliate links sprinkled throughout this post! Thanks for supporting The Swirl. On Black Friday, my mom asked me what I wanted for Christmas. Every single year it gets harder and harder to try and figure out what…
How To: Getting In the Holiday Spirit During Finals!
** This is a sponsored collaboration with Basic Invite. All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own.** It’s finally December, meaning that I don’t have to pretend that I haven’t been listening to my Christmas playlist since November 1, my…
A First Timer’s Guide to NYC | Days 2&3
I’m currently on my 20-minute break from writing a physical chemistry paper. Yeah, anyone who’s ever said science majors don’t have to write papers was very wrong. I am not feeling very inspired to write this paper. I guarantee I…
A College Girl’s Gift Guide!
It’s officially Christmas season! I’m playing my Christmas Spotify album, burning my Christmas cookie candle, and getting into the holiday spirit! I’ve also been online shopping and trying to find all the good sales. Audrey rounded up some fantastic sales here….
Choosing the Perfect Planner For You!
I think one thing almost every single college blogger can agree on is that every college gal & guy needs an agenda or planner. An agenda and a planner are logistically the same exact thing; that’s just the English language…
My Favorite Budget College Apartment Decor Stores!
This post contains a few affiliate links. This won’t change the price of the products; we’ll just make a few dollars from your purchase! Thanks for supporting The Swirl Blog. One of my favorite things about having an apartment is…
10 Things I Couldn’t Survive College Without!
Here we are again. August 1. You know what this day means, don’t you? It’s my brother’s birthday!!!! Okay, so no that’s not exactly what I meant! August 1 is when I start thinking about the new semester and school…
Friday Chit Chat Vol. 6 | LA Trip Recap – Part 1
ICYMI, I am in San Diego for the summer working a research fellowship {it’s a ton of fun and super rewarding so far}! When I decided to come to California for the summer, I just knew I had to make…