Lifestyle
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Tips On Packing Essential Carry-On Items
With numerous outfits and self-care items to decide on, packing for your post prom or grad trip is exciting but it could also be frustrating. Depending on where you are going and the duration of the trip, the key is to know what kind of bag to bring as well as what essentials to carry. Here are some helpful tips that can help smoothen the packing process! Overnight An overnight trip that involves a local road trip or hotel staycation generally requires a single bag such as a backpack or duffle. Essential items for an overnight trip should include toiletries, daily medications, and a change of clothes. For technology, make…
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What To Wear To The Prom After Party
Everyone knows what to wear to prom – fancy dresses, dashing suits, sparkly bling, nice shoes – but what do you wear to the prom after party that takes place once all the dancing and dining is over? If you’re attending an after party, then you probably won’t want to stay in your prom clothes. Of course, this doesn’t mean that you need to stress about planning a second outfit for the night. Here are some suggestions to get you through party number two! Outdoor bonfire One of the most common types of after parties is a big bonfire hosted at somebody’s house. This event is usually super chill and…
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3 Simple Steps To Saving Money For A Summer Trip
With summer right around the corner, going on a relaxing vacation may be on your mind. You would love to plan a trip with your closest friends to another province or, perhaps, another country. Then, you take one look at your online bank account and realize you only have $20 left. So, how do you get from broke to a dream vacation? Check out our three steps for saving below. Come up with a plan and saving goals The first step is figuring out where you want to go and how much your whole trip is going to cost you. Decide if you want to make a local trip or…
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Creative Ways To Save Up For Your Post Prom Travels
For a lot of us, the dream is to travel to all sorts of different places. It could be somewhere in Canada or perhaps a bit further like Switzerland or Vietnam. Whether you want to try out the local street food or take part in outdoor activities, all of it is going to require money. If you haven’t started putting any extra cash aside, don’t fret! It’s still not too late to start. A savings account is a good foundation but here are a few other creative ways that you can try to build up your travel fund. Borrow and swap instead of buying Often times when we need something,…
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My Experience With Anxiety And Depression In High School
Prom is meant to be one of the biggest events of your life. For many young people, however, it can be difficult to get excited when you are battling anxiety and depression near the big event. I felt this struggle myself, and although I did attend, it certainly wasn’t my ideal experience. My life outside of school was a strong contributor to my anxiety and depression near prom Before grade 12, I was always a nervous person, but I seemed to manage myself just fine. Everything seemed to be changing so drastically once my final year of high school rolled around. I suddenly had a lot more trouble coping with…
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How To Travel Light Like A Pro
The summer holidays are what we look forward to every year. It all comes down to the research about the perfect travel destination, the most suitable time to travel, and the best ways to get there. But there is something we generally leave for the last minute: what to pack? Here’s a quick guide to travelling efficiently with the best and lightest carry-on luggage items. Backpack It is typically better to carry a backpack than a suitcase. They are lighter in weight and are portable making it suitable enough to be taken anywhere you go – whether you are travelling by air, going on a road trip, or trekking. You…
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Types Of Prom Pressures And How To Deal With Them
Most teenagers see prom as the the cherry on top of their high school journey. However, with numerous pressures they face during prom season, this is not always the case. Let’s go over some prom pressures and how to deal with them. Prom Pressure 1 – Outfit For prom, you are pressured to look your best, which also could also mean you are pressured into wearing an outfit you’re not used to or can’t afford. Not every girl is accustomed to wearing an elegant princess dress and not every guy has worn a fitted tuxedo before. To tackle this pressure, put your own spin to everything. It’s your night –…
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Why You Don’t Need To Worry About Having A Prom Date
The pressure to find a prom date is perhaps higher now than ever with the growing popularity of sweet – and sometimes extravagant – promposals. It’s totally normal to be anxious when asking somebody out, and it can be even more nerve-wracking when you have put a lot of time and thought into how you’ll ask someone or if you’re waiting to be asked! Finding a prom date, however, shouldn’t cause you to completely stress out and panic; after all, it’s supposed to be a fun night, not a scary one. We’re here to unpack all the reasons why you don’t need to be worried if you’d prefer to go…
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5 Tips To Make Your Date Feel Comfortable At Prom
You have secured a prom date from a different grade or from a different school. The problem is your prom date is unfamiliar with your friends and only knows you. You are unsure if your date will fit in with your friends, but you want to make sure they have a good time during your prom. When I was in my junior year of high school, I had a classmate who attended the prom of someone a year older than her and was so put off by the experience that she didn’t attend her own prom a year later. So, what do you do if you have invited an outsider…
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Your Possible Prom Date Says “Maybe”. What Are Your Options?
To prepare for prom, you have decided to secure yourself a date. You muster up the courage to ask someone to prom and their response is “maybe.” You are put in a state of limbo. You really wanted to go with the person you asked but the person is hesitant about committing right off the bat. What are your options? You can wait for them If you really want to go with this specific person to prom, you can wait for this person to make up their mind or you can wait for the person to get rejected by the person they really want to go with. Pros: The person…
