I don’t post a ton of content about blogging because, let’s be honest, there are enough blogs about blogging out there and that’s not what people come to honeybeejoyous.com for. However, I’ve been known to share a few insights into my blogging process (especially during #HBJblogmas) and this particular topic has been on my mind for a while. There is no shortage of advice about how to run a successful and profitable blog out there on the web. Some of it is unique, but a lot of articles give the same pieces of advice. And like I do with all…
Category: Lifestyle
My Charleston travel diary: Spring break at the CAA basketball tournament
I’ve never taken a college spring break trip before, so I figured my senior year was the perfect time to make that happen! My spring break ended up being an adventure, but not in the typical style. I took a trip to Charleston, South Carolina with my boyfriend Brendan and one of our BFFs Kevin to see our school’s men’s basketball conference championships. We spent three days in Charleston, watched seven basketball games, and managed to squeeze in some sightseeing too. This post is the first of its kind on Honeybee Joyous and I’m going to share my spring break…
How to get into sports (even if you can’t tell a face-off from a free throw!)
A year ago, I was about the farthest thing you could find from a sports fan. I grew up watching the Super Bowl, the Daytona 500, the Olympics … and that was about it. I danced, did color guard, and swam, but never felt like I had anything to gain from watching most popular sports. However, over the course of 2017 I discovered a love for watching sports. Whether it was March Madness over appetizers, gymnastics meets during spring break, or NHL playoffs from a dorm room, I learned to love watching and talking about all kinds of sports. …
How to exercise when you hate the gym
Ever since I first came to college, one of the things I’ve had the toughest time with is getting myself to exercise. I set some form of an “exercise more” goal every time I do some goal setting, but it’s often the goal I falter on the most. A lot of my friends will go for runs outside or trek to our campus rec center for a cardio and weightlifting session. I’m always amazed by people who have the motivation to make it there because, truth be told, I hate working out at the gym. I don’t like running, I don’t…
10 things in life to start appreciating + photos from my life
With everything that’s going on in the world today and the prevalence of all that negative news in our lives, sometimes it’s easy to start feeling down. When the weight of the world has got me down, I find that reflecting on my own life and on how great I’ve got it can help me cheer up and look on the bright side a bit more. No matter what’s going on in your life, there’s always room for more positivity and for more appreciating what you’ve got. While a positive outlook can by no means completely fix major life problems,…
How to pack to make sure you don’t forget ANYTHING
It’s still summer, but only just barely! Whether you’re packing for a vacation to take advantage of the last days of summer or you’re already packing to move back in at school, you’ve got to try my method. I’ve developed the method over the years and I’ve got to give credit to my mom for most of these tips. I don’t know anyone who can pack as well as my mom can, but I’ve channeled her advice into a method I’m sharing with you in this week’s post. This is the foolproof method I use to pack for vacations, for…
5 cheap things to do when you’re totally bored this summer
My favorite season of the year is summer! I love the warm weather and the break from school. This summer, I’ve got a full time internship that’s keeping me pretty busy, but I still have moments where I’ll be looking for something to do. Today, I’ll be sharing my tips for what to do when you’re bored this summer but low on funds. 1. Check out your town’s free activities I’m living in Washington, DC this summer so every weekend I’m all about going to the Smithsonian museums for free! Not every city has free museums as fantastic as DC’s,…
Holiday gift guide: Creative and cheap gift ideas
I’m without a doubt a summer, beaches, and warm weather person but I make an exception for the month of December because the holiday cheer makes up for the cold. One of the best parts about the holiday season is gift giving because you get to pick out or make just the right present in order to make someone smile. However, like most college students, I’m not rolling in extra cash so I can’t necessarily afford to get every single friend the perfect gift. This is why my friends and I are big fans of the Secret Santa gift exchange. When…