Amazon Woman

While this post isn't about my height, it is about getting ahead in school. Today is officially the first day of classes here at USC!

Isn't the worst part about going back to school the textbook problem? Do you buy texts for the class? Do you borrow them from the library? Snag one from an upperclassman? Get them from the bookstore? Forgo them altogether?

WHAT IS THE ANSWER?!

My solution is Amazon! More specifically, Amazon Student. Amazon Student is the popular kiddie version of Amazon Prime, the free shipping and money-saving service from Amazon! There is textbook renting available but the real savings is if you choose to buy textbooks. It also is often extended to Amazon purchases even beyond the scope of textbooks.

Not only have I belonged to Amazon Student, but I have re-purchased it for all 4 years of college. It's a great service to use and to have while you're a student in school!

Amazon Student is definitely worth checking out and signing up for if you're not already on the bandwagon!

xxKatie

Lilly U

It's that time of year again!

Here are my FAVORITE picks for back to school with Swoozie's!

iPhone 4 Case: I LOVE the “Spike the Punch” print! It is too cute. I also love that it features pineapples prominently! Pineapples are a sign of welcome, and what better way to welcome the new school year!

Thermal Mug: In humid South Carolina, you NEED a thermal mug! It’s an absolute back to school must have if you live anywhere that stays warm for a little! That way you drink doesn’t get sweaty on your desk, all over you notes, or while you’re at the library!

2012-2013 Large Agenda: Are you in class right now? Look around, and guess how many of your classmates have these Lilly agendas? Liiiiiiiiike, everyone, right? Right, so now pick your favorite and start scheduling! Can’t decide on your favorite print? No biggie, at only $25.95 you can get a new one at the beginning of the next semester!

iPad Sleeve: Did you make the switch from notebook to iPad? This neoprene sleeve a great way to make sure that it’s protected whether you take it in your backpack or purse!

Calculator: Now that I’m a senior in the business school, we get to use fancy schmancy calculators, but once in awhile I’ll get a professor who only allows a 4 function calculators on exams. How perfect is this? A preppy calculator that fits the simple bill!

Can Hugger: Although not exactly a school supply, my morning soda is definitely well-dressed in a Lilly koozie!

I am so excited to be collaborating with Swoozie's and hope y'all will check back in tomorrow for a special surprise--especially for those rooting for the Gamecocks!!

xxKatie

Weekly Gratitude

1. I am thankful for my new job that I love!

2. I am thankful for my friends who really cheered me up this past weekend after getting through a yucky week!

3. I am thankful for all the fun giveaways coming up soon! Y'all are in for some pink and green treats!!!!

4. I am thankful for my fabulous Frye boots for being a closed toe shoe I can wear and still look cute. Otherwise I'm stuck in sneakers...

5. I am thankful for Luke Bryan's new CD called "Tailgates & Tanlines". Y'all this one is a keeper!

6. I am thankful for Papermate Profile 1.4mm pens. These are THE BEST pens out there. I can't take notes well without them. The are seriously the greatest. 

7. I am thankful for the Thompson Student Health Center nurses and LPN's. Without this staff, my toe would probably be the size of Texas and I'd be a sad little college junior. (Did I mention they asked me, "Sweetheart, are you a freshman?")

8. I am thankful for my own Coach and Rookie, shoutout before recruitment starts! If it wasn't for y'all, I wouldn't enjoy recruitment and look forward to all the new kids!

9. I am thankful for all my friends that I got to see this past week! I really think I've seen almost everyone I know and love since I've been back!!

10. I am thankful for the two impromptu singalongs we had this week to "We Go Together" from Grease and "I'll Make a Man Out of You" from Mulan. 

Have a great week everyone!

xxKatie

5 for 500 Giveaway Week: Day 2

So the best boss ever, Crystal, over at Lifeguard Press agreed to be part of this string of giveaways! We decided to host a few different school type things (because really who can't use school supplies? Who DOESN'T enjoy school supply shopping? What else is the beginning of the semester for?!) and so that's today's big giveaway! The items will be from the Classic Collection which is super fun because that is in very limited stock!! The prints and items themselves will be a surprise (yay!) but you know that Lifeguard Press means business, so what you'll get will be awesome!!

I am so excited to be hosting this with LP, so comment for 1 entry and follow them @lifeguardpress on Twitter! Tweet me @letsbepreppy or leave a comment with all your entries!! Good luck!

Winners announced on the 18th so enter by then!!

xxKatie

Lilly-fy Your Computer!

Hi all, I'm obviously posting from school!!! I just downloaded Mozilla so that I could have my Lilly theme! Check it out:How cute it is? Check the Lilly facebook page for it! Adorable, this one is Beach Bum and there's the Hollywood Squares patch too that I love, but I had to go with the strictly pink and green!!

While we're on the subject of technology, I really want a laptop monogram sticker. College Prep showed a photo of one and I think I'm going to order one! Probably a bright pink one for the front left corner of my laptop! Everyone seems to have the same aluminum MacBook, so I'm gonna make mine look a little different! They're cute little additions that will set you apart from the crowd!

Not to mention, my school bookstore just started selling Lilly stationary! They also have kate spade and some other more "upscale" stationary brands. Very cute! I have awesome stationary from Michael's that I adore from "The Preppy Collection". They're in the 10/$10 section so go stock up!

And, my Kenwood Lane pushpins arrived! They're already being used on my bulletin board! See them along the side? And my note from Sarah's up there too. She included a handwritten note, what a sweet businesswoman! You can see my DZ turtle in the corner too!
Hope everyone's doing well!

xxKatie

kenwood lane!

There's this fab new store that I just found online as I was looking for preppy school supplies. I have a cute Lilly photo board and all the "Preppy Collection" stuff from Michael's, but I know I still need more. I'm bringing down a cork board but it really needed some "jazzing up". I didn't want to do anything like paint it or modge podge it (however that's spelled), so I looked up pushpins. In all my searching, I found Kenwood Lane! Become a facebook fan there, I am! Their website it kenwoodlane.com and it is adorable.

Look at how adorable they are! I am obsessed with the pink ones! Not only are they cute and stylish, but the prints have the best names: Pinckney Pink (my favorite pink with white polka dots), Grove Green, Bowdin Blue (too bad the only classmates of mine going there are boy football players!), Brimmer Brown, River Raspberry (my second favorite, but not pictured) and Newbury Navy (my third favorite, the blue with white polka dots).

Also, it gets even better. They come to you, in-get this-CORK!

I know, I didn't think they could get better either. But they do. KWL has an etsy shop that you can get to from the website, and I am definitely going to order some of these little guys. You get 8 pins per pack for only $10. They're handmade and sent to you all wrapped in ribbon.

And I may have found my new favorite quote on their website: "Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first."

xxKatie