Holiday Guest Blogger: College Prepster

 The holiday season around our house is always a little different than other families!  My mom celebrates Christmas, but my Dad, Sister, and I are Jewish so we celebrate Hanukkah.  We end up basically celebrating both holidays in varying degrees.  This year was super special, as Hanukkah and Christmas truly overlapped.  (Hanukkah changes every year.)

Quite a few years ago, we were vacationing in the Florida Keys.  In between being out on the boat and eating tons of fish, we would sit around and watch hours (I mean, hours) of "The OC" as a family.  We got hooked on the concept of Chrismukkah and started incorporating it into our Decembers.

Because this year was a true Chrismukkah, we really went all out.  My dad's side of the family lives in Florida, so they drove to our house to celebrate on Christmas night as well as a few family friends.  We had traditional Jewish brisket (not me though... vegetarian!) and latkes.  The dessert table was a true mix of Christmas and Hanukkah.  We made sufganiyots and had tons of sugar cookies.

Instead of buying everyone lots of presents, we have a $2 gift "contest."  (We calculated for inflation and raised the limit to $3 this year though!)  Everyone brings a gift that's less than the limit to give to everyone.  Trust me, we start planning for this in July... trying to find the perfect gift!  I am personally a fan of super easy scratch off tickets though!

Our holiday traditions are always fun and always low-key.  No one is stressed on Christmas!  Win-win!
xoxo
C

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Guest Blogger! College Prepster!

Hello!  It's The College Prepster here from College Prep.  Thanks Megan for asking me to guest post!

Summer is right around the corner.  Since I'm unbearably and incredibly pale, I take sun protection very seriously.  One hour of being outside without sunscreen and I a not-so-preppy lobster.

Even naturally tan girls- like my sister (totally unfair)- need to take care of their skin.  Did you know that the number of women diagnosed with skin cancer has doubled in the past thirty years?

Here are my go-to picks for sun care:

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunblock

So easy, no excuse not to use it!  Anyone else grossed out by the icky feeling left on your fingers after applying sunscreen?  This spray is amazing.  Also, try the cooling type for days by the pool!

Bobbi Brown Tinted Moisturizing Balm (SPF 25)

Most girls only think of applying sunscreen when at the pool or beach, but it's important to wear it at all times!  Bobbi Brown products are, in my opinion, the best best best.

Burt's Bees Res-Q Lip Balm SPF 15

Don't forget your lips!!!  Burt's Bees is tres fabulous!

Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Lotion

For daily use, this Aveeno lotion is extremely pleasant and lightweight.  You won't even know you're wearing sunscreen.  (And you won't smell like a coconut!)

Enjoy the sun, but stay safe!!!

xoxo

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