The DivaCup!

Warning: This post is about menstruation.  Do not continue reading if the subject will make you uncomfortable.

What is the DivaCup?  The DivaCup is a budget and eco-friendly menstrual alternative to pads and tampons.  It is made of medical grade silicone that can be reused for the duration of roughly a year.

Why the Diva Cup?  I first heard of 'menstrual cups' from my college roommate.  She was a veteran with this product and explained the whole spiel to me.  I thought ,'Oh, that's neat' but dismissed it thinking I was getting by fine with my routine.  But honestly, my routine sucked.  With my heavy flow, I needed tampons AND pads for the first 2-3 days of my cycle.  Any girl can easily calculate how much money I was spending. =(

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Stuff I Never Would Have Bought With My Own Money!

Before anyone says, "Why do you have another haul?"  Especially after I said I was done... BUT... some of my students' parents were very generous to me on graduation and I got some parting presents.  Most of them gave me gift cards for Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts but I did get gift cards for Macy's, Target, and Sephora.
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Summer Pasta Salad

I love summer but the heat and humidity can often mess with my appetite.  Sometimes I don't feel hungry when I should be and other times I am super picky about what I'm in the mood for.  Usually I want something refreshing which is fine if I'm craving sweet but a little more challenging if I need a savory taste.  The thought of having something hot or fried can make my stomach turn.
So this summer, I've revamped a pasta salad that my best friend and I used to make last year to satisfy our hunger and palate on those swampy days.