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8 Dorm Room Friendly Recipes

Posted On: August 10th, 2018

Going off to college is an exciting but nerve-wrecking time, especially if you are living in a dorm. This means you have to take care of everything yourself—even your meals. Now, most colleges offer meal plans to help make sure students get three squares a day, but that can get expensive quickly and kind of boring. ...read more

8 Peach Recipes for National Peach Month

Posted On: August 7th, 2018

Did you know August is National Peach Month? It makes sense, because I’ve always associated peaches with summer. I love a good and juicy peach on a warm summer day. Did you know that peaches are actually a member of the rose family and originated in China (which happens to be the largest producer of peaches in the world!)? Italy is the second largest. We call Georgia the Peach state, but 50% of all our peaches are grown in California! ...read more

9 Upcoming Festivals Not to Miss

Posted On: July 31st, 2018

August is right around the corner and so are some really fun festivals. Some of my favorites occur in August and September. What makes these my favorites? The food! The variety of cultures, flavors and styles represented will give your taste buds an amazing experience. My daughter has a blast, too. ...read more

4 Tips to Make Applying for Scholarships Easier

Posted On: July 27th, 2018

Applying for scholarships and grants is a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Most students are overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin. I know I didn’t. While it’s great that there are so many resources available now to potential students, at the same time, having so many resources can be a bit overwhelming. Adding to the challenge of “too many choices” is the fact that you will be giving out your personally identifying information to many different places. ...read more

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Val takes pride in helping her community #DreamBIG!

A River Valley girl in a Miami Valley world sharing her insight on all things fun and informative.

8 Dorm Room Friendly Recipes

8 Peach Recipes for National Peach Month

9 Upcoming Festivals Not to Miss

4 Tips to Make Applying for Scholarships Easier

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