DIY KICKS FOR LOVERS OF ALL THINGS VINTAGE | When I was in second grade, I had the most awesome pair of Keds ever. The shoes were plain white, but my mom painted tiny lady bugs across the toes, so naturally I thought I was the coolest kid in elementary school. Unfortunately, like most things...

While there are still a few weeks until most of the city’s outdoor markets get into full swing, it’s never too early to prepare. So this week, while on an ambitious burst of spring cleaning, I decided to transform my old T-shirts into functional and stylish grocery bags – no sewing required.

In honor of it being National Foreign Language Week, I’ve decided to attempt one of my favorite Spanish dishes. Tapas – think bite-sized appetizers – are a longstanding Spanish tradition and the tortilla Española is one of the most basic.

EASY - AND HEALTHY - FAST FOOD FAVORITES | Since I don’t – and certainly shouldn’t – have access to a deep fryer, we knew that we would have to get a little bit creative when it came to recipes.

A SIMPLE HAIR ACCESSORY FOR THE CROCHETING CHALLENGED | When I saw this gorgeous headband with a seemingly simple tutorial on Pinterest, I couldn’t resist. About five minutes in, crocheting was more difficult than I thought, so I decided to forego the directions and create my own adaptation – without those pesky needles....

ENCHILADAS THAT ARE EASY ON THE TASTE BUDS | While sweet potatoes aren’t necessarily a traditional element of enchiladas, on a college budget—where large quantities of meat are usually out of my price range—these savory spuds act as a great filler to minimize ground beef.