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How to Stay Entertained While Stuck at Home
At the time this blog post is being written, the whole world seems to be in “shelter in place” mode due to the Coronavirus world pandemic. It would also seem that no matter who you ask, we all have a little extra time on our hands to spend at home. After nearly two weeks of practicing social distancing, I can tell you that these four walls can feels almost stifling at times. Today I want to share with you some of the way I and other people I know have been able to ward off the staleness of being at home for days on end. It is time to seize…
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Movie Monday: Fury (1936)
Today’s Movie Monday is centered around a pretty intense film called Fury. This movie stars the wonderful Spencer Tracy and a lesser known actress Sylvia Sidney. This film says a lot about society and I am going to break it all down in today movie review. Fury is a film not for the faint of heart. What you may expect to be a light, happy film is, in fact, a story about public condemnation. We see a man on trial for a crime never see due justice. Instead, an entire town decides to presume him as guilty and give him their own form of justice. We see this in our…
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7 Tips for Taking College Classes Online
Today I am sharing some tips for success in when taking a college class online. At the time this is being written, the Coronavirus pandemic is raging through the world and most universities have switched over to finishing off the semester strictly online. However, it really does not matter what purpose you are taking an online course for. These tips will help you achieve success while taking a class online! #1. Write It Down Whether it is with an electronic notes app or a physical day planner, writing down projects and due dates will help you to stay on track with your class/classes. Personally, I use the reminder app that…
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Movie Monday: Cluny Brown (1946)
Right now we are in the midst of the Coronavirus quarantine, and if you are stuck at home you may be already wondering what to do. Well, luckily I have a brand new classic film you may have never heard of before to keep you entertained in these early days of quarantining! Cluny Brown, starring Charles Boyer and Jennifer Jones, is a film I stumbled upon one Saturday morning a few months ago and fell in love with the story! You will see why it is so memorable if you watch it, but I will say if you enjoy a good romance film this is the movie for you! Charles…
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The Only Tool You’ll Need for Bouncy Hair
Recently, I have had something of a hair renaissance. For years I had been doing the same techniques, using the same products, and styling my hair the same way. They say if it isn’t broken don’t fix it, but I felt like I was in a rut. There are severals ways I have tried to spice up my hair style, more to come on that later this week, but today I want to share the latest tool I have been using! Meet The Double Shot Blow-Dryer Brush by Drybar! This tool has renovated how I dry and style my hair, and it has made my life a whole lot more…
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Movie Monday: Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
It is rare to that a film is so memorable that it causes Hollywood to recreate it years later. However, there are a few unicorn movies like that out there and one of them is Witness for the Prosecution. Recently, I watched the 1957 version of this film starring Charles Laughton, Marlene Dietrich, and Tyrone Power. That is where the inspiration behind reviewing this film for this week’s Movie Monday came from! If Charles Laughton is in a film, you can pretty much guarantee it will be worth your time. I have reviewed the Hunchback of Notre Dame which also starred Charles Laughton, but other than that I have not…
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The Must Have Accessory for Spring 2020
Spring is fast approaching and this is typically the time of year when people choose to change up their look. As for me, I have a couple of ideas in mind that will help my style evolved for the 20’s. More about that next week. There are a couple of ways to switch things up without having to make major commitments like investing in an expensive clothing item that has a very “of the moment” twist. The best way to do that is with accessories! My favorite accessory for spring 2020 is the classic headband! Some of you may remember wearing these little head ornaments as a young child or…
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The Mittens Trend 2020
If you haven’t noticed, it is cold and snowy in most places (depending on where you live). This can only mean one thing, it is wintertime! Since I live in the Midwest, I like to think I have a special skill in noticing cute and super functional winter apparel. Therefore, I submit to you the trendiest winter accessory: mittens. This is a trendy item I have picked up on over the winter of 2019-2020, however, I fully expect to see it continue for the next several years. Why? Because mittens are so simple and timeless that the trend it can last up to ten years with a few variations along…
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Movie Monday: Bravados (1958)
It’s time to take a break from romantic movies after celebrating Valentine’s Day. Today I want to talk about one of my favorite western films. Bravados is one of the many western themed movies starring Gregory Peck. It isn’t everyday that I share a western film that I enjoyed, however, today is different. This particular western film has many unique elements that makes it stand out of the western genre. Bravados has a lot more dialogue throughout the movie that other westerns do not have, and it also a lot more color. Of course, this movie was made in the day of technicolor so that could be a major reason…
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Movie Monday: The Clock (1945)
Valentine’s Day is upon us which calls for flowers, chocolates, and romantic movies! There are all of the go-to films that everyone talks about, but today I want to review and share a romantic movie that would be absolutely perfect for this holiday. The Clock is one of the forgotten Valentine’s Day films that will warm your heart! Normally, I would not count myself as a fan of Judy Garland. Sure the Wizard of Oz was a favorite of Sarah when she was younger and it still is one of the best musicals, in my opinion. But films like A Star is Born or other Garland movies were never at…
