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The Perfect Study Playlist for Getting Stuff Done

Nothing beats a great homework playlist that really gets you in the zone. Personally, I get totally distracted if I listen to songs with lyrics (especially ones that I know) while studying. But when I turn on good instrumental music, like classical music or movie soundtracks, it boosts my concentration and helps me be productive.Read More

A Few Changes around Here

As you can tell, I’ve made a few changes here on the blog ~ and I am so excited about them! As I’ve gotten more and more into blogging over the last year with “Vita Bellissima,” and now as I have plans and dreams to grow my blog even more, I decided it was timeRead More

How to Make (and Enjoy) the Perfect Cup of Tea

There are few things I love more in this world than a fresh, hot cup of tea. I have a few favorite teas, as well as teas that I like to drink at specific times of the day. But honestly, I’ll take any cup of tea, any day, any time – no questions asked! AsRead More

This Year I Will Delight in Being…

This January, Blessed Is She issued a challenge to women via Instagram to inspire us live more intentional lives this coming year. The challenge was to finish the sentence, “This year I will delight in being a ________,” with a word. A word that corresponded with one aspect of our lives that we want toRead More

One Word for 2016

I know it’s almost the end of January already, which means many people have already decided on + announced their word for 2016. It’s taken me a little longer to think about, pray about, and decide on what my word should be. But I’ve finally chosen one, and so I’m sharing it with you today.Read More

5 Tips to Help You Start Your Semester Right

It’s that time of year again ~ almost time for a new semester of school! With a new semester come new classes, new professors, a new schedule, new routines… so many new things to keep track of. That said, it’s important to start the semester off in an organized and diligent way, in order toRead More

2015 In Review

Hello, friends! Happy New Year! I’ve returned after an unplanned two-month blogging hiatus! I didn’t intend to stay away from the blogging world for so long, but between trying to get through my last few weeks of school and coming home for Christmas, it just kind of happened that way. My last month or soRead More

5 Must-Try Types of Tea

As many of you probably know by now, I am a big-time tea drinker. I very much dislike all things coffee related (I know, I know ~ everyone thinks I’m crazy), so tea is definitely my hot beverage of choice. I enjoy almost any type of tea, but there are a certain few that areRead More

{Midweek Musings} Fall Break 2015 Edition

Happy Wednesday, friends! Last week, I had the privilege of going home for four lovely days for my fall break! The best part of my time at home (besides the obvious getting to see family, friends, and my dog) was definitely getting to experience fall again! Last year, during my first year here in Florida,Read More

May There Be Peace Within

“Let nothing disturb you.Let nothing make you afraid. All things are passing. God alone never changes. Patience gains all things. If you have God you will want for nothing. God alone suffices.” {St. Teresa of Avila} “May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant toRead More