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4/29/2019

APRIL 2019 FAVORITES

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Another month has blown by, which means its time for me to tell you some of the things I loved this last month. Let's get right into it:

COLOURPOP X DISNEY VILLAINS: HADES | $25

I have posted a lot about this collection since I purchased it in early April. I actually ended up getting a collection that I didn't expect to get. I originally wanted the Dr. Facilier one, but I decided to get a warmer-toned one.

I love the lipstick, and the highlighter is a warm gold color, which is new for me. I absolutely love the formula of both. Not crazy about the lipgloss, mostly because I don't like lipgloss in the first place. But, it came as part of the set. I know that, on their website, you can purchase individual pieces from each collection, but I bought in store!

ULTA X AVENGERS SUPERCHARGED - $8

When I purchased the Hades collection, I decided to look around a bit in Ulta. I came across a collection of matte liquid lipsticks from a partnership with the Avengers.

If you know me, you know I love the Avengers (Iron Man is my favorite). I decided to try it out. I love the color and the fact that it is matte. However, the formula is a little sticky and reapplications will be a must with this product.

However, I really like this product, specifically the applicator. It fits all the curves of my lips!

TARTE SUGAR RUSH ITEMS | ~$25

Just ignore the Hydro Boost in this photo. I purchased the start-shaped brush and the Squeezy Clean face wash from Tarte in early April.

I was so stoked to try them and, I have to say, they do not disappoint. I swear that the brush is the softest thing I've ever felt in my life. The Squeezy Clean formula can take off most of my makeup. I have the Hydro Boost in the shot because I use it after the face wash the remove other makeup and keep my face hydrated. The brush was about $15 and the facewash was around $8!

TIKTOK MAKEUP LAPSE VIDEOS | FREE

I uploaded one of my timelapses onto YouTube so you could see what I'm talking about. Tik Tok is kind of like Musicly and Vine put together. I like using it to make videos of my "transforming" into my makeup. I think that it gives me confidence, even if I'm still not the best at doing my makeup. I feel like I'm improving, and that's what matters to me!

THE INNER WORLD | $8

I really like to play and watch video games that have an interesting storyline. Last time the hubby got paid, he bought himself God of War, which I've really loved watching and helping with. He got me this game, which is filled with puzzles. It is really fun to play, but the instructions are somewhat lacking. Other than that, I really love it and look forward to playing it more!

FRIENDSHIP COLLAR | ~$40

My brother had this thing called a "friendship collar" for his dog, Luna (yellow lab you often see in my snaps/InstaStories). This company not only sells collars, but sells a matching bracelet that doggy moms and dads can wear, too!

I'm looking forward to getting one for Maisel soon, but the one pictured is the one I bought for my mom. Unfortunately, it was too big and she has to send it back for a new one. But, the company is pretty friendly about returns and replacement of damaged items!

SO, THAT'S IT!

Those are all of the products that I've loved from April! I'm looking forward to a few other things in May:

Baseball games: Fayetteville Swampdogs and possibly the Woodpeckers!
New planner!
More beauty and self-care products!
...and more!

What did you love this month? Let me know in the comments or Tweet it to me!

LEGAL: All photos in this post are my own.

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4/26/2019

JOINING A SORORITY: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY

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I can’t believe that, at this time next week, my college will be graduating another class of students. This year makes five years since I graduated. Even though I’m only 25, it still makes me feel ancient.

But, I imagine that I probably reach a good number of people who are college-aged.

Whether you’re just joining college or in college currently. You may notice those girls with giant wooden letters sitting around a table in your student center encouraging you to sign up for more information on their sorority.

So today, I wanted to share with you the good, bad, and ugly parts of being in a sorority. Keep in mind while reading this that I’m speaking from my own experience at a smaller university. Everyone will have their own experiences. Without further ado, let’s get into this!

THE GOOD

I am absolutely thrilled that I joined a sorority for a number of reasons. However, there are unfortunately more bad and ugly things to consider before you choose Greek life on your campus.

The first really good thing about joining a sorority is, if you join the right one, you are surrounded by a number of like-minded individuals who often care about the same things as you do. I loved that about my sorority!

From that group of women, you will likely have two or three really close friends come out of it. Two of my closest friends, Lauren and Paige, were both in my sorority with me. We actually just met up the other day to catch up. Paige is now in Arkansas, and Lauren lives close to me in the same city. But, we are all grown up and have lives and responsibilities. You know you’ve found a true friend when you can pick up and talk about things like no time has passed.

Next, I really appreciated that, at my school, academics and involvement were always highly praised in the Greek system. I was awarded the Greek with the highest GPA award two years in a row. Our Greek system also gave awards for social events and philanthropy.

Speaking of philanthropy, ours was Relay for Life. Relay for Life, if you don’t know, is a cause that helps fund detection and research on cancer. Each year, our sorority would hold different fundraising events to raise money for Relay for Life. We also always tried to get out to the event and have someone walking the entire time. It sometimes fell on exam week!

Lastly, I will say that I think I gained a lot of leadership knowledge when I was in my sorority. I learned that, even if you’re doing what everyone else thinks is best and you have no say in it, it all will fall back on you.

I learned that leaders have a really stressful job. While in my sorority, I served as both Vice President/Rush Chair and President. These were both extraordinarily difficult positions to hold, but I did the best I could with the life knowledge I had.

THE BAD AND THE UGLY

I’m just going to combine these two because they both can apply to all the situations I’m going to name here.

The first obvious thing is the fact that you’re always around a bunch of females. Now, while this can be fun, it can also turn in to drama really quickly! This, I believe, is a natural thing that happens when you’re around someone of the same sex 24/7. This can lead to the formation of friend groups within the sorority really quickly.

The other thing is that, no matter what, you always feel like you’re in competition with other sororities.

The point of Greek life is to offer a variety of Greek organizations with different values so that everyone finds a place where they feel at home.

However, Rush Week can quickly become a competition, especially if you’re at a smaller school where your number of pledges determines where you’ll live, how much money your chapter will have, and more.

And if issues with other organizations aren’t enough, you will likely have situations where there is some sort of disparity in your own organization that causes fighting and issues among your members. This could be because of attendance, academic status, leadership issues, and more. If you’re in any position of leadership during these things, it all falls on you. It doesn’t matter if you’re staying neutral in your opinion.

The last thing I want to mention is that small groups have it pretty bad. This isn’t to deter you from joining a smaller sorority. I loved that my sorority was a bit more intimate and we all felt like we knew one another.

Being a smaller sorority often meant that we didn’t get to live in the Greek village, we didn’t have much representation around campus, we were often left out or forgotten, and we had very little money to work with.

We had less to offer potential girls for this reason, so our size dwindled quickly.

CLOSING THOUGHTS

All-in-all, I wouldn’t be who I am today if I hadn’t gone Greek. Some closing thoughts are that hazing was never an issue for me. My college has a no-tolerance hazing policy, and I believe there are state laws that are sort of against it, too. If you’re worried about that, talk to the Greek life coordinator at your college about that.

Next is that all sororities aren’t really expensive. My sorority was founded during the Great Depression, so the founders made a point to make sure that the dues would continue to be very cheap. We paid about $40 in chapter dues each year, which is a lot cheaper than many sororities.

My last thought is that you need to shop around and really get to know some of the other sororities. That would not have changed my choice, but you never know, especially at a bigger school!

Do you have any questions about being in a sorority? Ask them in the comments!

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4/22/2019

8 SPRING CLEANING HACKS AND TIPS THAT WILL MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER AND CLEANER

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As we all know, Spring has arrived. As a native of North Carolina, Spring arrived with a ton of pollen! It is so easy to track pollen and other dirt and dust into the house. It also doesn’t help that Jonathan works in landscaping, so I always feel like I’m trapped in a pile of dirt.

But, these 8 Spring cleaning hacks and tips will make things a lot easier this season:

1: BOOT DROP-OFF

As I just mentioned, Jonathan works in landscaping. He wears steel-toed boots to work every day. During the day, he is often walking through grass, mud, and mulch. I decided that we should probably have a rule about keeping his boots outside of our bedroom.

So, now Jonathan knows to leave his boots in the kitchen or living room. This keeps dirt out of the bedroom easily. I am going to also invest in a mat where he can place his boots by the door. This will keep the dirt concentrated!

2: KEEP THAT KEYBOARD CLEAN

I use my keyboard every single day. That means that the bit of dirt and natural oils on my skin will transfer over to my keyboard. We’ve all seen things like our keyboard or our phone case get dirty, and it isn’t very comforting. Keep your keyboard clean by using an old toothbrush to clean between the keys.

Another thing I do is I use those Lysol wipes on my Mac keyboard. I make sure to do this gently to be careful not to damage the keyboard. Do at your own risk!

3: ADD BORAX TO NEUTRALIZE SMELLS

We went through this with my grandmother. Her clothes and some of her washable items smelled terrible! We washed her clothes like she normally would, but we added borax into the mix and it really helps to neutralize any foul or overpowering odors!

Borax can be used to clean a number of other things like mattresses, outdoor furniture, carpets, and more!

4: USE AN OLD, THICK SOCK TO MOP

If you have one of those “Swiffer” mops, you can stop overpaying for those pre-treated cleaning pads and use an old sock from your sock drawer instead. Combine this with a cleaner meant for your floors and mop! Whenever you’re done, you can simply wash the sock and reuse it time and time again to keep your floors clean!

This is not only the economical choice, but it is also a great ecological choice!

5: KEEP YOUR SHOWER CLEAN

If you’re like me, your shower probably gets neglected in the cleaning process. I saw this great hack where you can use one of those dish scrubbers with the fillable chamber and give your shower door and tiles a light scrub while you’re in the shower. You’re killing two birds with one stone!

6: TURN CLEANING INTO A GAME FOR YOUR KIDS

I remember when I was young that we would dry the floors with paper towels and pretend we were skating! I’ve seen now where people get fluffy socks or slippers made for dusting while you walk. Put these on your kids and make a game of it. Your floors will look great, and you’ll entertain your kids for a while!

7: CLEAN OFF STUCK-ON FOOD EASILY

We all have that one casserole dish that never wants to let the food go. Food easily sticks in them and it is really hard to get the food unstuck during any hand-washing process. One thing you can do to make dishes like this easier to clean is to fill the dish with water, a dash of dish detergent, and a dryer sheet.

Leave it for a few hours and you will find that the food be easier to remove, making the washing process easier!

8: KEEP MAKEUP BRUSHES CLEAN WITH A TRIVET

I love this hack! Many stores try to sell “makeup brush cleaning pads” that cost a fortune. However, you could clean your brushes for as little as a dollar with this hack. I like to use baby shampoo on my makeup brushes.

Find a trivet that is raised in some areas.

Add baby shampoo or whatever cleaner you want to use to the trivet and then swirl your makeup brush around it. Add water when needed and repeat this until your brushes are clean. Hang them on a coat hanger with some clips to dry and prevent molding.

CONCLUSION

I hope this few hacks will make Spring cleaning a lot easier, fun, and productive for you. Do you have any tips to keep homes clean this Spring? Drop them down below and lets help each other out!

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4/19/2019

6 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING COLLEGE

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As a member of a University staff, and as a graduate myself, I think that college is monumentally important. Not only is it important to help you earn a degree that can be used in a career, but it is also important to help you acclimate to living life on your own and to becoming a good citizen within a community.

But, there are undoubtedly things that I wish I had known before I enrolled! Since people are starting to get acceptance letters, I thought this would be a great post to make. If you want to learn more, keep reading:

1: YOU'LL PROBABLY HAVE A BREAKDOWN

It doesn’t matter if it is because of stress from your classes, the fact that you’re really involved, or if you are struggling with homesickness, most undergraduate students face some sort of mental breakdown in their college careers. This is somewhat normal, but it is important to address the issue ASAP.

According to the Association for University and College counseling Center directors, 95 percent of college counseling center directors say that psychological problems are a growing concern on their campus. This is why it is so important to never be too prideful or scared to seek out help. Most colleges either have a center for mental health services, or they have outside resources that can help you!

2: IT'S OK TO SAY NO

I think that I’ve always felt that I needed to try harder than everyone else because of my plus-size status. Sometimes, I feel as though people discount me. I’ve actually experienced it before. I’ve been told my a number of people that I wasn’t ever going to be good enough because of my weight.

So, whenever I got in to college, I got really involved. I was in a number of clubs and organizations, including my sorority, and I was also really involved in my major. It took me until my senior year to realize that it is OK to say no. Remember that you are there to get your education. Not to plan social events, work on outside projects, etc.

3: COLLEGE FRIENDS WILL BE YOUR BFFS

A lot of people say something like, “my college friends are my best friends to this day.” That is so true. Granted, I’ve only been out of college for four years. But, my friendships from college always stay strong.

My friends from college were in my wedding and we still hang out and talk to this day!

I believe that this has to do with the fact that you are friends with these people during one of the most challenging moments of your life. On top of that, you finally understand when you graduate that you don’t have to talk to someone every single day to be their friend. All of my friends and myself have our own lives. But, we make a point to pick up where we left off when we see each other again!

4: PREPARE FOR DRAMA OF SOME SORT

Especially if you’re a female, you can expect a lot of drama in college when you live on campus.

My first semester, I lived in a residence hall all by myself for about a week while I was at marching band camp (geez, that sounds nerdy)! My roommate wasn’t really all that involved, so she would go out partying or go hang out until really early in the morning.

She brought back guys and her cousin to our room most nights. When she came in, she would wake me up and be really noisy and turn the lights on.

Sometimes, your RA or RC won’t understand how bad the situation is. When this happened, my mom actually had to come down and confront my RC because she wasn’t doing anything about the situation. But, it all got handled and I didn’t have any more problems. After that, I moved in to my sorority house. Is it even a sorority house without drama? No.

5: YOUR PLANS MIGHT CHANGE, AND THAT’S OK

When I first started at my University, I was a Chemistry major minoring in Forensic Science. When I was a freshman, they didn’t have a stand-alone forensics program, so I had to take the science program. I decided after a semester that I didn’t think that would work for me. Then I switched to English, then to undecided, and then finally to Mass Communications.

Your advisors and staff members around your college campus can help you decide what might be the best choice for you. You have time, and it isn’t a reason to panic.

6: MAKE A SCHEDULE AND STICK TO IT

One of the most important lessons I’m just now starting to learn is that schedules can really help you. Your life is basically a huge schedule when you’re in college. You have your class schedule and your activity schedule.

But, what you need to do is fill in those empty slots in your schedule and try to stick to it.

This will help you make time for appointments, trips to the gym, homework and study time, time to call your family and update them on your day, and time with friends. This gives you a great work-home-friend-body-school balance!

CONCLUSION

I actually started writing a seventh tip only on work study, but I think that could be an entire post on its own. If you’re going to college, thinking about going back, or in your last years of study, I hope this can help you to improve your time in school!

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4/12/2019

REMEMBERING GRANDY: THINGS I WILL NEVER FORGET ABOUT MY GRANDPA

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Hello everyone, and happy Friday! I know that posts about passed loved ones can trigger some people, but I want to assure you that this is no ordinary “my loved one just passed” post.

I was fortunate to have a lot of time with my Grandy (grandpa) before he passed. Nothing was left unsaid and his passing was peaceful.

I’ve taken more time to think about things and I’ve decided to try my best to remember the good times, not the bad.

I want to introduce you to my Grandy:

HE EITHER SAID SOMETHING FUNNY OR WISE

My Grandy was certainly a man of few words. However, whenever something did come out of his mouth, you can bet it was funny or wise.

And when I say funny, I mean shake-your-belly funny. Not that pity laugh kind of funny you might give your own grandparents.

HE LOVED ELVIS

One of the things that I shared with my Grandy was a love for Elvis Presley. When we were visiting him in the hospital a few months back, I sang him “Ain’t Nothin’ But A Hound Dog” and “Jailhouse Rock.” I always loved watching him sing along. When he was well, he would also throw in a little dance!

HE WAS A PROUD VETERAN

My Grandy loved the service. The day after high school graduation, he signed up for the Air Force. He was able to travel to places like Germany and India and all around the United States.

He met my Nana in California before they moved back to his birthplace and started their family. He always displayed his Air Force hat proudly in his car when it wasn’t on his head.

HE WAS A CARING MAN

A lot of people my age have grandparents who are mean or strict. However, my Grandy was perhaps the sweetest man on the planet. I remember one day after class in middle school, my grandparents came to pick me up and my nana handed me a PB&J. She boasted that Grandy has made my sandwhich the way I liked it: peanut butter on both sides so the jelly didn’t leak through.

He was that kind of man. He wasn’t afraid to do things for the people he loved.

HE WAS A GIVING MAN

I learned some things about my Grandy after he passed. I wasn’t aware that he served in a lot of leadership positions in churches when my mom was growing up. He was a Sunday School teacher, a Sunday School Superintendent, a deacon, and a choir member almost everywhere!

But, personally, I remember him for giving everything he had to be supportive of me, my brother, and my mom. Without help from my grandparents, I don’t know if I would have been able to finish college. Additionally, my Grandy decided to get both my brother and me cars when it was time to. That’s just who he was.

HE WAS A GODLY MAN

My Grandy loved the Lord. He was an avid reader of the Bible and put a ton of hours into his studies after he retired. I remember, when we were cleaning up my grandparent’s room earlier this year, that my Grandy had a ton of Bibles that were gifted to him, but none of them looked unread. Imagine having multiple copies of the same book, but giving all of the books equal love. I know that sounds silly, but there’s something about that that makes me smile. Most of them were gifts, and he probably wanted to honor the person who gave them to him by cracking each of them open every now and then.

HE WAS A SUPPORTIVE MAN

Most of all, my Grandy was a supportive man. Without fail, I always knew he’d be at every band concert, play, and performance with a smile on his face. My Nana often tells me that Grandy loved to brag on my brother and I. He loved us so much, and that fills my heart with so much joy. Just knowing that there was someone who cared that much.

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4/8/2019

THE RANDOM QUESTION GENERATOR CHALLENGE

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RULES OF THE CHALLENGE

1. Accept the challenge.
2. Go to https://www.tagquestions.net/get-to-know-me-tag/
3. Ask your virtual assistant (Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa) to choose a number one to 371.
4. Answer 15 questions.
5. Tag 3 people to do this challenge after you!

I'm sure someone's done something similar to this, but this particular one is my creation! If you wouldn't mind tagging me in all of your posts so I can read them to, that would be great!

1. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE ACTOR?

My favorite actor has to be Jack Black. I have always loved him in every movie I've seen him in. My favorite movie with him in it would have to be "The School of Rock." I just find it cool. Don't watch it with me if you don't want to hear me reciting all of the lines.

2. AT WHAT AGE DID YOU GO ON YOUR FIRST DATE?

I didn't start dating until I was in college. My first date didn't happen until I was 18 or 19, and it wasn't really a great date.

3. WHAT IS THE ONE ITEM YOU CAN'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT?

I can't leave home without my phone. Not only do I use it for my job as a marketing assistant, but I also live quite far from my family. A number of my family members are disabled, so I always keep it on me in case something happens.

4. DO YOU HOLD ANY CONVICTION THAT YOU WOULD BE WILLING TO DIE FOR?

Of course. I mean, I've never been put in that situation. I don't think I could stand for someone telling me not to practice my religion. I also believe in protecting my family and would pretty much do all I can to keep them safe.

5. WOULD YOU RATHER HAVE A LIVE-IN MASSAGE THERAPIST OR A LIVE-IN CHEF?

Whew, that's a tough one. I often tease my husband and tell him that, if I ever get rich, I'll hire someone to rub my back and my scalp. But, overall, I think I'd go with the chef. This is simply because I'm a foodie and because I know a chef could handle things while I'm at work!

6. WHAT IS SOMETHING THAT AMAZES YOU?

The world. It baffles me to think about the clouds, the mountains, the canyons, the caves, etc. I'm also amazed by the human body and animal body. So much amazing stuff going on in there!

7. ON A SCALE OF 1-10, WHITE 10 BEING THE HIGHEST AND 1 BEING THE LOWEST, RATE YOUR DRIVING SKILLS.

I would say I'm a 7. I know my family would say different. But, in several years of driving, I've gotten one ticket, which was defeated in court, and I've only gotten into one accident which really wasn't all that major!

8. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY?

I don't do it too much, but I actually like to dance. I do dance around my house and in my car frequently, but I haven't danced with a group or in a class since I was young. It's just a fun way to exercise. I love to dance using the Just Dance game when I get the chance.

9. WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WISH YOU WERE GIFTED AT DOING?

I often wish I was gifted with makeup, but that's just kind of a superficial thing. I really wish I was good at speaking different languages. I can understand some languages pretty well, but speaking them is another story!

10. WHAT MAKES YOU PROUD OF YOUR FATHER?

I am cheating a bit because my father wasn't very involved. I'll tell you what made me proud about my grandfather. He was a giving, loving man who always put others first. He welcomed me in his life with open arms.

11. WHO SENT THE LAST TEXT MESSAGE YOU RECEIVED?

My last message was from my mom. I left my dog, Maisel, at her house since I will be traveling back there later this week for my grandpa's funeral. She sent me a photo of my dog laying on her bed with her dog. So cute!

12. DO YOU HAVE A LOT OF ACQUAINTANCES OR JUST A FEW VERY CLOSE FRIENDS? WHY?

I have a few close friends rather than many acquaintances. I would rather keep my friend group small. Aside from my mom and husband, my closest friends are Jeremy, Lauren, and Tyler. I met them all in college and they've been there for me any time I needed them! Love you guys, if you're reading.

13. WHAT BOOK DO YOUR REMEMBER AS BEING IMPORTANT TO YOU?

Aside from the Bible, I would say the most important book to me has been "Cold Case Christianity" because it really helped me ground my faith in both facts and experiences. The book is by J. Warner Wallace.

14. WHAT DO YOU DO MOST WHEN YOU'RE BORED?

If I get bored, I usually try to write something, watch a movie or TV series, or play the Sims 4. I love all of these things, and they are things that help me destress.

15. WOULD YOU RATHER FORGET TO PACK CLEAN UNDERWEAR WHEN TRAVELING, OR FORGET TYO PACK YOUR FOOTWEAR?

I would rather pack my underwear because the U.S. is the most plus-size friendly country out there (I would say) and it might be hard to find something like that in a different country. However, I think I could find shoes and I seldom travel alone so I could have someone run to the store for me!

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4/5/2019

HOW YOU CAN SAVE A LIFE WITH THESE FIVE BLEEDING CONTROL TIPS

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Blood loss accounts for more than 60,000 deaths a year. These deaths might be because of injuries at work, at home, acts of violence, and/or acts of terrorism.

These statistics only continue to climb as crime, school shootings, and acts of terrorism plague our nation. The good news is, you can do something to save one of these 60,000 lives.

My school recently offered training that taught the basics of bleeding control through a nation-wide initiative called “Stop the Bleed.”

During this specific training, we received active shooter training as well as the bleeding control training.

I won’t pretend that I’m an expert on things like this, but I wanted to share some of my “civilian” knowledge on a few things you can do to help save the life of someone with a life-threatening injury.

I HAVE LINKED TO TWO PRODUCTS ON AMAZON. THIS IS JUST TO CONNECT YOU WITH THE PRODUCTS I'M WRITING ABOUT. I DO NOT GET ANY COMPENSATION FOR PROMOTING THESE PARTICULAR PRODUCTS.

1: KNOW YOUR TOOLS

For bleeding control, the people who taught our course recommended having a tourniquet and hemostatic gauze.

Tourniquets are bands that can be tightened two-to-three inches above the wound. Keep tightening the tourniquet until the blood stops. Resist the urge to loosen it! These are best used on extremity (arms and legs) wounds.

Hemostatic gauze is a type of wound dressing that is treated with a clotting agent. However, the gauze can start to dissolve when it comes in to contact with blood. Work quickly to avoid activation before it gets packed into the wound.

Your hands can also be of use! Put pressure on the wound using both of your hands.

2: CONSIDER MAKING A KIT

You know what it is like to be unprepared. I know that I never worried about jumper cabled for my car until my car battery needed a bit of a boost to get started. The best way to assure you will be prepared is to make a small kit that you can carry around in your bag or in your car. I would recommend, from what I learned in the training, to get a tourniquet, hemostatic gauze, and gloves for your small kit. Gloves are essential in avoiding blood-borne illnesses.

It might also help to have some sort of pain reliever in your kit.

3: CALL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Though you could save someone’s life with these tools, it is imperative that you get medical services coming on their way as soon as possible. If you are with another person, have them dial for emergency services while you begin helping the victim. If you are alone, start the call, put it on speaker phone, and get to work trying to help. The faster you can get to medical services, the better.

They are able to treat the patient and get them to potentially life-saving treatment and surgery.

4: CONTROL BLEEDING UNTIL MEDICAL SERVICES CAN GET THERE

If you come across a situation where there is an injured person bleeding out, keep pressure on or control the bleeding until a medical provider can get to the patient. Some people may have the urge to release pressure on a wound to see if it stopped on its own. While it may very well stop before medical services can get there, you should continue to keep pressure on the wound until emergency services arrive.

5: THINGS TO REMEMBER

Bleeding control methods like the tourniquet, wound packing with hemostatic gauze, and pressure from the hands will hurt. The victim will likely scream or even ask you to stop. Pain does not indicate that you are doing anything wrong.

I have found no evidence in the United States that you can be charged with anything should your attempts fail or result in some other injury.

However, please continue to research this. This should not be your concern. You should try to help whenever you can.

Lastly, you likely will not know the victim or if they have any sort of blood-borne disease. Try to protect your hands and skin from their blood as much as possible. If you can’t avoid it, you can follow them to the hospital to be tested following any exposure.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this training, head over to BleedingControl.org. You can also grab a bleeding control kit from www.ControlBleedingKits.com.

I did not receive compensation of any kind to write about Stop the Bleed or promote any specific products. These are just suggestions!

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APRIL 2019 FAVORITES

COLOURPOP X DISNEY VILLAINS: HADES | $25

ULTA X AVENGERS SUPERCHARGED - $8

TARTE SUGAR RUSH ITEMS | ~$25

TIKTOK MAKEUP LAPSE VIDEOS | FREE

THE INNER WORLD | $8

FRIENDSHIP COLLAR | ~$40

SO, THAT'S IT!

JOINING A SORORITY: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY

THE GOOD

THE BAD AND THE UGLY

CLOSING THOUGHTS

8 SPRING CLEANING HACKS AND TIPS THAT WILL MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER AND CLEANER

​1: BOOT DROP-OFF

​2: KEEP THAT KEYBOARD CLEAN

3: ADD BORAX TO NEUTRALIZE SMELLS

4: USE AN OLD, THICK SOCK TO MOP

5: KEEP YOUR SHOWER CLEAN

​6: TURN CLEANING INTO A GAME FOR YOUR KIDS

7: CLEAN OFF STUCK-ON FOOD EASILY

​8: KEEP MAKEUP BRUSHES CLEAN WITH A TRIVET

CONCLUSION

6 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING COLLEGE

1: YOU'LL PROBABLY HAVE A BREAKDOWN

2: IT'S OK TO SAY NO

3: COLLEGE FRIENDS WILL BE YOUR BFFS

4: ​PREPARE FOR DRAMA OF SOME SORT

​5: YOUR PLANS MIGHT CHANGE, AND THAT’S OK

​6: MAKE A SCHEDULE AND STICK TO IT

​CONCLUSION

REMEMBERING GRANDY: THINGS I WILL NEVER FORGET ABOUT MY GRANDPA

HE EITHER SAID SOMETHING FUNNY OR WISE

HE LOVED ELVIS

HE WAS A PROUD VETERAN

HE WAS A CARING MAN

HE WAS A GIVING MAN

HE WAS A GODLY MAN

HE WAS A SUPPORTIVE MAN

THE RANDOM QUESTION GENERATOR CHALLENGE

RULES OF THE CHALLENGE

1. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE ACTOR?

2. AT WHAT AGE DID YOU GO ON YOUR FIRST DATE?

3. WHAT IS THE ONE ITEM YOU CAN'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT?

4. DO YOU HOLD ANY CONVICTION THAT YOU WOULD BE WILLING TO DIE FOR?

5. WOULD YOU RATHER HAVE A LIVE-IN MASSAGE THERAPIST OR A LIVE-IN CHEF?

6. WHAT IS SOMETHING THAT AMAZES YOU?

7. ON A SCALE OF 1-10, WHITE 10 BEING THE HIGHEST AND 1 BEING THE LOWEST, RATE YOUR DRIVING SKILLS.

8. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY?

9. WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WISH YOU WERE GIFTED AT DOING?

10. WHAT MAKES YOU PROUD OF YOUR FATHER?

11. WHO SENT THE LAST TEXT MESSAGE YOU RECEIVED?

12. DO YOU HAVE A LOT OF ACQUAINTANCES OR JUST A FEW VERY CLOSE FRIENDS? WHY?

13. WHAT BOOK DO YOUR REMEMBER AS BEING IMPORTANT TO YOU?

14. WHAT DO YOU DO MOST WHEN YOU'RE BORED?

15. WOULD YOU RATHER FORGET TO PACK CLEAN UNDERWEAR WHEN TRAVELING, OR FORGET TYO PACK YOUR FOOTWEAR?

HOW YOU CAN SAVE A LIFE WITH THESE FIVE BLEEDING CONTROL TIPS

1: KNOW YOUR TOOLS

2: CONSIDER MAKING A KIT

3: CALL FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

4: CONTROL BLEEDING UNTIL MEDICAL SERVICES CAN GET THERE

5: THINGS TO REMEMBER

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1: BOOT DROP-OFF

2: KEEP THAT KEYBOARD CLEAN

6: TURN CLEANING INTO A GAME FOR YOUR KIDS

8: KEEP MAKEUP BRUSHES CLEAN WITH A TRIVET

4: PREPARE FOR DRAMA OF SOME SORT

5: YOUR PLANS MIGHT CHANGE, AND THAT’S OK

6: MAKE A SCHEDULE AND STICK TO IT

CONCLUSION