Do Something Good
As much as I’ve complained about my student loan debt in the past, not for a moment do I regret the fact that I was given the ability to not only attend an amazing graduate school, but an amazing undergrad, high school, and elementary/middle school. This opportunity isn’t something that’s available to everyone though. I had many classmates in high and college who were first generation graduates and it really reinforced how many people aren’t able to get any education. In many low income countries, children have a hard enough time getting an education, but it’s even worse for many girls. In many of these countries, girls educations aren’t valued and these girls never get the opportunity to attend school. She’s the First is a nonprofit that is working to fix that. She’s the First helps provide scholarships to girls in low income countries. They work closely to identify potential scholars with the help of international, locally driven NGOs within those communities.
Through their work, they’ve already sponsored 555 scholars and they’ve worked with 125 chapters on college campuses to help raise awareness and funds for their cause.
How can you help?
You could sponsor a girl, join or start a campus chapter (if you’re currently in college), or take part in one of their MANY take action opportunities.
On Something Good
- For anyone who loves to online shop as much as me, Try.com is your new best friend.
- Weekend casual might be my favorite.
- Have you ever heard a boy complain about their shoes being uncomfortable? Does it annoy anyone else? Here’s your solution
- Really trying to narrow down my current clothing wishlist.
- Trying something new for Quarterly Reading
Read Something Good
A few of my favorites from the past three months
Shopping Time
- With the holidays (and gift buying) coming up, why not find an easy way to make some extra cash? Just sign up for Ebates. You get cash back when you buy your gifts online, so it’s kind of a no-brainer. Also, if you sign up, I’ll stop telling you to sign up. Maybe.
- Loving these booties, but do I want a suede or leather pair?
- I don’t know where this obsession with blush has come from, but its made me want this top and these flats
- My love (and obsession) with Rockport is only growing
- Still so happy I bought this skirt
- This dress not only looks comfortable but would be perfect for work
- I saw these booties for $67 at Marshalls and I’m kind of kicking myself now for not buying them
- Except, I really don’t need to buy any more booties, despite how pretty these are
- Also maybe regretting not buying this dress during the Shopbop sale
- Could this be the blackwatch scarf I’ve been looking for!?
Around the Internet
- I found White Oak Creative through the B Bar Link Ups that I’ve participated in and if you’re a blogger, this is a blog that you NEED to be reading. Lindsay provides amazing and practical tips to help you grow your blog and business
- Jess of Bows and Sequins started her own clothing line and it’s adorable!
- Jess Lively Posted a link to these removable wallpapers and they might be perfect for a DIY I have in mind.
- I’m always pro apps that will make my life easier
- Anyone else have a snack drawer at work? Here are some healthy (and inexpensive!) snacks you can add to it!
- This tip might actually solve my eyeliner woes
