I am very picky about what notebooks I will write in.  I will search all day for just the write college ruled notebook, and when I stumbled upon a Mead Cambridge College Ruled Notebook that featured two pockets in the front and vanilla tinted pages I was thrilled.  I love how smooth the pages are, the length and spacing of the lines, and the folders in the front of the notebook are gr...

I started a upromise account almost 10 years ago for my daughters college expenses. I only earned about $150 but just cost me less than a hours time ( I lost lots of earnings from not revising cards). You register your accounts and get a rebate for college education by shopping and eating at places you normally would anyway. They do offer to transfer money to a 529 account which ...

Decorating for college is tough. You don’t have much money and you don’t have much space (most of the time), but you’re making your living environment…well, livable. Usually, college students end up decorating with thrift store stuff, IKEA, or (if their lucky) their parent’s money. Lately, big-box stores like Target and WalMart have picked up on this need for mode...

I've been here for 4 plus years. I'm surprised I'm alive. There is really one main thing in College Park MD, the university of Maryland. If you love the colors Red, Black, "old gold" (yellow), and white, then this is the place for you. Here everything follows that color scheme. The buildings are old and brick, and there are long hallways with lots of doors. There is a main...

On the road to college, very few have no worries. For everyone who has questions on the campus, where to eat, where to stay, what to do, how the parking is, even the most romantic spots, these books are gems. College Prowler: Off The Record is a HUGE help. I cannot stress the range of information covered in this book. Every page has amazing info, in great detail, and leaves no questions unanswe...

I love free money!!  I can't think of a better thing at the moment.  And free money to help send your children to college just rocks.This is where Upromise.com comes in to play.  They have been around for almost 10 years now and I cannot believe how many people do not utilize this savings tool.Basically, you register credit cards, grocery cards, 529 plans, etc. with Upromise....

When I went to the bookstore to look for a gift for my friend to help her get ready for college, the person who worked at the book store suggested The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into In College as the most requested book for students who will be going away to college for the first time. I thought the cover of this book was intriguing enough. It&n...

I began banking with Bank of America about five ears ago when I opened a Campus Edge checking account. Prior to my opening the account, I had never done any type of online banking and I was unfamiliar ith the entire process.Bank of America's Online Banking is the easiest and best invention ever! I cannot believe that I ever banked any other way. All I did was enter some information and...

Ah yes, there's nothing quite like writing an electronic review about a dead-tree version of a notebook. Not to mention, the irony that I originally wrote this review in said notebook. But, the truth is that practically no one really writes reviews for notebooks. However, because of my rising interest within writing stories and drawing pictures, I might as well do the unthinkable. This spe...

I know most people prefer Five Star writing materials, but there are just times when you want something quick and have limited funds.I don't have kids in school any more, but this notebook was not pruchased with a student in mind.  However, it is a great notebook for students.As a writer, I am always joting doing things or notes to help with a writing project.  I always have a not...

My family and I recently stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in State College PA for a long weekend. My husband was there on a business trip for 2 weeks, so the kids and I went and stayed with him for four nights over the weekend. The hotel is in a very nice place called Williamsburg Square. In this complex is three hotels - the Holiday Inn Express, the Springhill Suites by Marriot, and the ...

I recently stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in State College Pennsylvania for nearly two weeks on a business trip. This is a very nice hotel. Probably one of the nicest my company has put me in. The reason they chose this one is because the training seminar/class that I was taking was being held right in this hotel's meeting/business center. The business center is a very nice facility. Rig...

I remembered when the George Bush Library opened here in College Station, Tx in 1997. Since then many attractions and visitors have come through the door. The museum is open seven days a week except for a few major holidays. They offer many different exhibits throughout the years. The current exhibit is "Born to Play Ball" which features one of a kind objects from private collectors a...

If there are three words that are sacred in our house they are Disney, Golf and Michigan State.  My husband is a diehard MSU fan and both of our daughters are alumni.  It would only be appropriate that our house and garden have MSU items scattered about.I purchased this Michigan State Weathervane at a local craft show some years ago and it has had a spot of honor in a back garden...

Over the summer, my dad went on a business trip to Dartmouth, and we decided to come along too, to see the east coast again. So after hopping on a plane to New York, then driving a few hours to the hotel, we decided to see Dartmouth the next day. I'm applying for college in a few years, so I wanted to see the Ivy League schools, and decide if Dartmouth was a choice. So the next day, our mom...

MCAT is Medical College Admission Test, a computer evaluation for the future medical students within USA and Canada. Other than knowing scientific concepts and principles, this test is formed to put students in different situations like: problem solving, critical thinking, and written analysis. The test is divided into four sections: Physical Sciences, Verbal Reasoning, Writing Sample and...

I'm a college student and if there's one thing I've learned about college life it's that having the perfect backpack is very important. While traditional backpacks are great in high school, you really do need more organization for college.The Eastport Messenger Bag is perfect for college. I love being able to open up the bag and quickly find the books and supplies I need.  ...

Because of my low math scores on my Compass test for college I had to take a Beg./Int. Algebra class. YUCK! I am obviously not a fan of math. Before this class I had not taken a math tests for almost 10 years. This book did explain equations and problems in a way that even the mathmatically challenged could understand (most of the time). I think it was easier (but still pretty hard) for me to u...

"Quick. Cheap. Easy." These three words, included in the title of this wonderful paperback cookbook, sum up what the recipes are all about. It's not just for college students - anyone who is looking for low cost, easy to prepare recipes would enjoy this cookbook very much. Though there are no pictures, each recipe is carefully explained in a manner that even the most novice of coo...

College Hoops 2K8 is the newest addition to the 2K college basketball franchise, and it never disappoints.  Every year, people question whether they should purchase College Hoops 2K8 or buy EA's title, March Madness 2008. I always choose the 2K sports game, and I am never regretting my purchase after I buy it. The presentation for 2008 is incredible, and the announcers broadcast with s...