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Apartment Therapy •

This Storage Piece Will Make Your Cluttered Mini-Fridge Space Way More Organized

With all the excitement (and some nervousness!) that surrounds moving into your dorm and starting college, you might not consider things like how small your living space is. More specifically, that your mini fridge and the small space around it is probably going to be your whole kitchen. But have no fear — there are small refrigerator shelves that help you actually use the space around your fridge for storage and keep it organized.

With all the excitement (and some nervousness!) that surrounds...
Apartment Therapy •

This Laundry Day Must-Have Is So Easy to Carry (Great for Dorms & Apartments!)

Don’t make the same mistake I did and forget to bring a laundry bag to the dorm! Carrying dirty clothes in your arms to and from the laundry room can become very monotonous very fast, so finding the best laundry bag for college is key to making your daily life a little easier.

Don’t make the same mistake I did and forget to bring a laundry bag to the dorm! Carrying dirty clothes in your arms to and from the laundry room can become very monotonous very fast, so finding the best laundry bag for c...
Apartment Therapy •

The $5 Shower Caddy Every College Student Needs to Make Sharing a Bathroom Less Annoying

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Apartment Therapy •

The Viral Supersoft Blanket That Will Make Your Dorm Room Extra Cozy (I Love All 4 Colors!)

There are a ton of options when it comes to plush throw blankets for your dorm room. But if you’re hoping to use one for more than a few years of college, you’ll want to invest in a blanket that will stand up to years of cuddling. The Lola Poppy Pink Large Blanket is a great candidate for the perfect cozy addition to your dorm, since it can transition out of college with you.

There are a ton of options when it comes to plush throw blankets for your dorm room. But if you’re hoping to use one for...
Dorm Therapy •

This Dorm Must-Have Will Make Your Mini Fridge Way More Functional (So Much Storage!)

With all the excitement (and some nervousness!) that surrounds moving into your dorm and starting college, you might not consider things like how small your living space is. More specifically, that your mini fridge and the small space around it is probably going to be your whole kitchen. But have no fear — there are small refrigerator shelves that help you actually use the space around your fridge for storage and keep it organized.

With all the excitement (and some nervousness!) that surrounds...
Dorm Therapy •

Find the Best Rug Size for Your Dorm Room — And Turn Your Space into a Cozy Dream!

One of the quickest ways to make your dorm room feel cozy is by adding a rug. But it’s also one of the trickiest pieces of decor to buy, as you have to take into account both your and your roommate’s style and the size of your dorm room. Given that rugs can be an investment, you might be tempted to skip the headaches and ditch it altogether in your room. Don’t give up so quickly, though, because we have a dorm rug guide that will take all the guesswork out of sizing this essential.

One of the q...
Dorm Therapy •

I Wish These 2 Crumbl Cookie Flavors Were on the Menu EVERY Week (They’re So Good!)

My college roommates and I always used to try the weekly Crumbl cookie drops and rate each flavor out of 10. I loved seeing which flavors lived up to the hype and which ones were not-so-crave-worthy, so I thought I’d bring back this fun tradition. Although weekly Crumbl menu taste tests are no longer a routine activity for me, I always check the website on Sunday nights to see the new cookie flavors.

My college roommates and I always used to try the weekly Crumbl cookie drops and rate each flav...
Dorm Therapy •

We Asked Hundreds of College Students for the 11 Dorm Essentials You Need — Here Are Their Best Picks

Decorating a dorm room so that it’s comfortable, functional, and cute is no easy task. There are so many brands of dorm essentials to choose from, and we’re here to help make the dorm shopping process so much less stressful.

Decorating a dorm room so that it’s comfortable, functional, and cute is no easy task. There are so many brands of dorm essentials to choose from, and we’re here to help make the dorm shopping process so much less stressful.

Decorating a dorm room so that it’s comfortable,...
Dorm Therapy •

How to Get Belly’s “TSITP” Dorm Aesthetic in Your Own Room (Her Bedding is SO Colorful!)

But what I didn’t anticipate was how much I would love Belly’s dorm room. And if you’re anything like me, you were probably pausing the show to get a closer look at how Belly decorated her space.

But what I didn’t anticipate was how much I would love Belly’s dorm room. And if you’re anything like me, you were probably pausing the show to get a closer look at how Belly decorated her space.

But what I didn’t anticipate was how much I would love Belly’s dorm room. And if you’re anything like me,...
Dorm Therapy •

38 “TSITP” Quotes I Can't Stop Thinking About (So Many Iconic Moments!)

With the third and final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty finally here, you’ll likely be posting a lot about your favorite Cousins Beach crew. So you’ll need some quotes from The Summer I Turned Pretty when you’re sharing whether you’re Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah (or still holding out for Cam Cameron). To help make all the captions for your TikTok videos as well as your Instagram posts and Stories perfectly TSITP-themed, I rounded up some of the most iconic quotes from your favorite charac...
Dorm Therapy •

I Tried All 4 of Starbucks’ New Secret Menu Drinks — Here Are the Ones I’ll Order Again

Growing up, ordering new frappuccinos from an unofficial Starbucks Secret Menu Instagram account was one of my favorite things to do with friends. Secret menu hacks and unique drink customizations have been shared on social media for years, but now Starbucks is officially in on the fun with a new secret menu in the app!

Growing up, ordering new frappuccinos from an unofficial Starbucks Secret Menu Instagram account was one of my favorite things to do with friends. Secret menu hacks and unique d...
Dorm Therapy •

Dunkin’s New Sabrina Carpenter Drink Reminds Me of This Discontinued 2000s Treat (So Much Nostalgia!)

When the summer heat is almost impossible to handle, I like to turn to cold drinks — like “ice-cold, can barely hold it in my hand” drinks. And now I’ve got a new one to add to my rotation, thanks to Sabrina Carpenter’s new Dunkin’ refresher collaboration.

When the summer heat is almost impossible to handle, I like to turn to cold drinks — like “ice-cold, can barely hold it in my hand” drinks. And now I’ve got a new one to add to my rotation, thanks to Sabrina Carpenter’s new Dunkin’ refresher...
Dorm Therapy •

The 7 New Jellycats I Need from the Latest Drop

As a huge fan of Jellycats (and a major coffee-lover), I couldn’t be more excited about the 20 new Jellycats the brand released on June 24. I’m totally eyeing the new coffee-bean charm and latte.

As a huge fan of Jellycats (and a major coffee-lover), I couldn’t be more excited about the 20 new Jellycats the brand released on June 24. I’m totally eyeing the new coffee-bean charm and latte.

As a huge fan of Jellycats (and a major coffee-lover), I couldn’t be more excited about the 20 new Jellyca...
Dorm Therapy •

The Annoying Mistake I Made During Move-In Week as a Freshman — Here's How You Can Avoid It

I thought I was so on top of my game before I moved into my freshman dorm in August of 2020. I was eager to create a space that was entirely different from the childhood bedroom I decorated when I was 5 years old, so I started shopping for my dorm room before I even graduated high school.

I thought I was so on top of my game before I moved into my freshman dorm in August of 2020. I was eager to create a space that was entirely different from the childhood bedroom I decorated when I was 5 years...
Dorm Therapy •

I Tried the New Viral Starbucks Gummy Shark Drink — Here's the Mistake I Won't Make Again

When I saw there was a drink version of my older brother’s favorite childhood treat, I knew I had to see what the Starbucks “secret menu” gummy shark drink was all about. If you have a sweet tooth, then the new not-so-secret drink that’s taken over my TikTok FYP is definitely worth the hype.

When I saw there was a drink version of my older brother’s favorite childhood treat, I knew I had to see what the Starbucks “secret menu” gummy shark drink was all about. If you have a sweet tooth, then the...
Women's Health •

Saunas And Steam Rooms Both Have Benefits—But Experts Say This One May Be Better For Your Health

The newest social club? Saunas. Spending time in dry heat is a win-win—you can reap health benefits while hanging out with your friends (which seems like a trend everyone is doing now at wellness clubs). But steam rooms aren’t getting the same treatment—is there a reason why? Are they as helpful for your health?In short, both saunas and steam rooms use heat to increase the body’s core temperature and sweat rate, says exercise physiologist Rachelle Reed, PhD, ACSM-EP. The main difference between...
Medill Reports Chicago •

4 months after founder’s death, Foursided continues to thrive - Medill Reports Chicago

By Kaitlyn Luckoff
Medill Reports
A bright arrangement of pastel mugs, candles, trinkets and decorative flowers creates a springtime garden in the window of one of Foursided’s Lakeview stores. Three miles north, customers are greeted by smiling produce painted above the door of Foursided’s Andersonville location.
Foursided is celebrating, regardless of the season. The business has two gift shops in Lakeview, one in Andersonville and a framing location in each neighborhood. All five of these esta...
Newcity Resto •

Sydney and Andrew Verwilst Say “No” to Refined Sugar at Ingrained

Sydney Verwilst shoots up mid-sentence—as if an internal alarm clock had sounded. The co-owner and founder of Ingrained, a boutique “snackery” in River North, darts to the only oven in the 400-square-foot space and pulls out a carrot cake. She says she had decided to bake it because she felt “in the mood” for it.“My nose is my best sense,” says Verwilst. “I don’t use the timer on the oven, never have. I can connect the smell to a memory immediately. I know exactly what it reminds me of. I know e...
Medill Reports Chicago •

Adult ballerinas chasséing down memory lane: ‘More than just a side hobby’ - Medill Reports Chicago

By Kaitlyn Luckoff
Medill Reports
Debra Cannon, 66, leaves her job at Abbott Laboratories around 5 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday – and puts on a ballet leotard. 
“I like the feel of being in ballet, wearing ballet clothes,” she said.
Cannon suits up for Melanie Cortier’s 90-minute advanced beginner/intermediate class at Chicago Ballet Arts in Evanston. The studio offers $17 drop-in sessions for adults five days a week.  
Cortier invites students to come to class in whatever is comfo...
Women's Health •

These Easy Lifestyle Tweaks May Help You Live Longer, Experts Say

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us?When you think of stress, you might turn to the family drama that kept you from sleeping at night or an overwhelming, heart-racing panic about an anxiety-inducing work project. However, there could be another type of stress occurring in your body that you likely aren’t aware of, and it has some long-term health effects. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce it and keep your bo...
Block Club Chicago •

Beachwater Bagels At Middle Brow Delight Logan Square With Crispy, Fluffy Sourdough Bagels

LOGAN SQUARE — Beachwater Bagels has brought a new contender to the Logan Square breakfast market: a charred-on-the-outside, twice-baked, fluffy bagel with seeds and spices on the inside.Beachwater Bagels is a Saturday pop-up from the baking team at Middle Brow Bungalow, 2840 W. Armitage Ave., that’s been drawing long lines since launching in November, according to Middle Brow owner Pete Ternes.Beachwater Bagels sells only three types of its crispy bagels — plain, “seeds,” and “swirls” — along w...
Block Club Chicago •

Lizzano Focacceria And Spritzeria Brings Taste Of Italy To River North

RIVER NORTH — A casual Italian restaurant specializing in panini and spritzes has opened in River North, inspired by its 29-year-old owner’s travels in Italy.Lizzano Focacceria and Spritzeria opened last month in a former Peet’s Coffee at 636 N. Wells St., offering a focused menu of sandwiches, Italian meat boards and spritz cocktails.Owner Gabriel Fleury is no stranger to the food business. Born and raised in Brazil of Italian heritage, Fleury opened his first endeavor, a smoothie and acai bowl...
ILLN - The Online News Source of Illinois' Latinos •

¡Presente! CPS Representative Carlos Rivas - ILLN

Lifelong Humboldt Park resident, and newly elected CPS District 3 Representative, Carlos Rivas, 35, knew he would pursue a career in education from a very young age. 


“I want to be able to provide that same support that my teachers provided me to other students and families,” Rivas said. “That love aspect is definitely what brought me into education.” 


His experience growing up in a single parent household with three brothers was not always easy, especially having his mother work as a lunc...
ILLN - The Online News Source of Illinois' Latinos •

Carlos Rivas Jr. is Elected as First Chicago Public School District 3 General - ILLN

Chicago residents took the opportunity to vote for Chicago Public Schools school board representatives in their districts for the first time in over 30 years this Election Day. District 3 candidate Carlos Rivas Jr., won the race for his district according to the Associated Press.  


“We’ll be able to bring up the individual needs of our community,” said Rivas, 35, a former CPS teacher and Humboldt Park resident. “Every community in Chicago is so different. We’re a city of neighborhoods, and ev...
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