It's that time of year... back to school season. I loved going back to school -- I never dreaded it, I always couldn't wait. I loved shopping for my uniform, loved going to Staples to pick out new notebooks and pens, and I LOVED picking out a new backpack. I still have that passion for work bags, stationery, a…

I wrote a post about tips for college FRESHMEN and those in turn can truly apply to any year of schooling but I thought that maybe I had some more knowledge of college as a whole. I mean, I was a freshmen four years ago and things have changed and I forgot a lot #postgradproblems.  College is the best four years of yo…

I've said it before, I am a huge book worm. I've always loved getting lost in a story, an actual fiction story but once I hit college, I started loving memoirs and advice books.  I enjoyed reading older people's stories and advice, it helped a lot while I was in college and while I was preparing to head of…

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Brita for SocialSpark . All opinions are 100% mine. So the time has come. It's mid August and summer has come and gone so quickly. With Labor Day right around the corner, that could only mean one thing...back to school. For the first time in my life, I am not go…

I wanted to do a back to school week special with my best advice and tips for heading back to campus. I mean, I am a seasoned veteran and a fabulous(NOT) post grad so who better to take advice from? Well, I sat down over the weekend and typed up a few posts but only to realize I wrote them all already. From first day …

Living in a dorm room can be really fun or really annoying. You're either made for it or you're not. You really can make the best of dorm room life if you want too; it's the only time you'll live in a cramped space with four plus other people. It's the only time where you can leave your doors open …

There is few things I love more than back to school shopping. After the fourth of July, I count down the days till I am able to go to Staples or Target and buy all new supplies. The smell of a fresh, blank notebook, the touch of a brand new pen to clean paper, the first time you open your planner--it's such an exp…

I hope everyone enjoyed the guest posts from the past few days; my blogger friends are seriously talented and wonderful! I enjoyed ALL their posts and I hope to feature some more guest bloggers on Royally Pink soon. I'm all settled into my house and have internet and cable hooked up so let's continue to your r…