A Brigham Young University Student Journal
Becoming an adult (at least in age) will quickly teach you one thing, if nothing else: living can be expensive. What seemed like a huge investment of cash as a kid is suddenly just a fraction of your rent and other bills. It’s a difficult …
As a parent to be, I tend to think about parenting advice and mentally collect my favorites for my future parenting needs. One of my recent favorites is a picture my husband told me about. This …
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
Now that the Thanksgiving feast is over and the snow has started to come, it’s time to bring out the Christmas décor! There are lights to hang, the tree to decorate, and goodies to bake.
But this year, why not branch out from the traditional Christmas decorations? Here are some simple ideas to add personality to your Christmas cheer:
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—Bridget Lewis, Editor, Stance
What do street tacos, Chinese take-out, and contaminated food have in common? All three are capable of causing food poisoning. Symptoms of food poisoning include nausea, cramping, diarrhea, and vomiting. If you suspect that the food poisoning is a result of seafood or mushrooms, call …
As students, it is easy to feel inadequate in our studies, social circles, and everyday endeavors here at BYU. No matter how hard we try, sometimes our imperfections are all too clear before us. A few weeks ago, my friend told me about an experience …
IT’S WINTER!!! Isn’t it wonderful?! Here are five reasons why a winter wedding is a wonderful idea:
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Winter weddings are unique. Flowers and colorful leaves tend to steal the spotlight, but what could be more magical than a snowy backdrop?
Obviously, an indoor venue is your best option. But since you’re limited to that, you won’t need to worry about getting rained out, spraying for bugs, or having any questions about the weather—It’s going to be cold.
With your wedding as the highlight of the season, guests will have a rejuvenated sense of eagerness to attend (and give better gifts)!
Vendors will be on a waiting list for you, not the other way around! See what I’m saying?
“Because vendors aren’t in their busy season, they will be more attentive than they may be in June when they might be juggling eight weddings that month” (Annie Lee). No competition = more room for negotiating. Score!
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—Miray Weeks, Editor, Stance
There’s a sad fact of life that everyone has to learn eventually: doing awesome things can cost a lot of money. The good news is that kids usually don’t care how much it costs to do something fun. For example, most children can be just …
Pregnant women struggle to get enough sleep, especially when they are in the third trimester. Most articles say sleep is illusive because pregnant women’s bellies are so big that a comfortable sleeping position is difficult to find. I didn’t think this applied to me because …
Gratitude For My Grandmother
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s a great time to reflect on everything we have to be grateful for. This season, my thoughts have especially turned to my grandmother. She is an amazing woman who has taught me a lot about showing love, persevering through trials, and having a good work ethic.
Not only has she taught me a lot about life, but she’s also taught me extensively about cooking. This easy homemade roll recipe of hers is as reliable as her example. When you try it, I’m positive you too will be sending grateful thoughts to my grandmother.
Never-Fail Rolls
3/4 cup milk, scalded 1/2 cup warm water
1/2 cup sugar 3 eggs, well-beaten
1/2 cup butter 4 1/2 cup flour
2 T yeast 1 tsp salt
My grandma rolls the dough into two circles about 12″ in diameter and cuts each into 16 wedges. If you choose to as well, roll the pieces from the wide edge to the point to make crescents. Place on baking sheet with point down and brush with butter on top.
—Lynn Crandall, Editor, Stance
While it may seem that you have to travel to Salt Lake City for any professional play, ballet, or production, Provo has an arts center of its own! The Covey Center of the Arts is a wonderful place for anyone in Utah County to see …