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The Best Body Washes. Of more than 80 body wash cleansers tested, these worked staffers into the biggest lather.

The Best Body Washes

Best Multitasker Elemis Skin Nourishing Shower Cream The lotion-like formula renders a post-shower moisturizer unnecessary. And it does triple duty as a shaving cream. To buy: $35, timetospa.com Most Energizing Clean & Clear Morning Burst Body Wash Packed with fruit extracts, it comes in three zesty scents that are bright and uplifting.

To buy: $6, drugstore.com Best Exfoliant Olay Purely Pristine Cleansing Body Wash With Microbeads This seaweed-infused cleanser contains mineral crystals that buff skin but don’t scour the way a heavy-duty scrub can. 10 (Affordable) Beauty Secrets Every Girl Should Know. As college girls, we’re always looking for tips and tricks that are affordable and time-saving.

10 (Affordable) Beauty Secrets Every Girl Should Know

Between classes, extra curricular activities and our social lives, it’s hard to find the time to always primp and prep ourselves to look fabulous, and things can fall out of place from time to time, especially during a day that seems to last forever. But with these quick and easy beauty secrets, you’re guaranteed to look beautiful and flawless all the time! Read on for all the info. 1) Bronzer and baby powder are a great way to disguise oily hair. This trick is one of my favorites, since I am unfortunately one of those girls who loves to play with her hair, and therefore, add more oil to it than it would have on its own. 2) Vaseline is an all-around life saver. 3) Visine can help clear up your eyes… and your blemishes! 4) Flyaways can be tamed by most moisturizers! 5) Nails stained from dark polishes? 6) Forget buying cream eyeshadow… Make your own!

Dorm Room Spa: 3 Easy DIY Beauty Recipes to Try. Photo Credit It’s that taxing in-between time of the semester again – spring break is over, papers and projects are coming due, and finals are looming ahead.

Dorm Room Spa: 3 Easy DIY Beauty Recipes to Try

It’s clear that college students are stressed right now, and with that stress comes the need for relaxation. And what better way to unwind than by pampering yourself and indulging in some me-time? Of course, as college students, we can’t all afford to shell out for a trip to a high-end spa. So how do you get all the benefits of a spa treatment without the hefty cost? 100 Delicious, Dirt-Cheap Recipes for the Starving Student. Most students don’t have a lot of cash to spend on food, but that doesn’t mean you have to go hungry.

100 Delicious, Dirt-Cheap Recipes for the Starving Student

With the right recipes and some kitchen savvy, you can eat great even on a student’s budget. Here we’ll share 100 tasty recipes that you can make on the cheap. Along with saving money on meals, budget-savvy students can also save big on a college education by attending inexpensive online colleges. Breakfast Get a good start to your day with these cheap-o breakfasts.

Ramen A college staple gets dressed up in these recipes. Sandwiches Use these recipes to step up your sandwiches. One Pot These simple recipes can be pulled off in one pot. Salads Use these healthy recipes to make cheap, delicious salads. Casserole You’ll find delicious casseroles in these recipes. Pizza & Pasta Get your grains with these recipes. Entrees These recipes offer affordable main dishes. Sides. Free online speed reading software. Student Cooking Ideas. Introduction You wake up at 7:45 a.m. for an 8:00 a.m. class, take notes until 3:00 p.m. and study until dinner.

Student Cooking Ideas

It's 6:30 p.m. now, there's nothing to eat, and you are meeting someone at the library at 7:30 in the evening. But wait-- there is chicken in the refrigerator and rice in the cupboard; add some steamed carrots and you have an inexpensive, gourmet meal in about 30 minutes. Most cookbooks will tell you that it takes time and energy to prepare an elegant meal. Forget it! This book is for the student who wants a good meal quickly, inexpensively, reliably and most importantly to some people, without a mess to clean up. Fresh, rather than frozen, foods always seem to taste better. The recipes in this book are designed to feed between one and four people depending on the appetite of each individual.

So, if you need some additional time to cram for your next test but would like a decent meal, try a couple recipes. Utensils Required: Optional: Spices and Seasoning Methods of Cooking. 50 healthy foods for under $1 a pound on Shine. By Jeff Yeager, The Daily Green (Photo: Robin Macdougall / Getty Images) If you are what you eat, then I should weigh-in at under $1 a pound.

50 healthy foods for under $1 a pound on Shine

That's because, as a general rule of thumb, I try to only buy foodstuffs that costs under a buck per pound. Under $1 a pound, year-round -- that's my grocery shopping mantra. It's not just because I'm a world-class penny-pincher and smart shopper; believe it or not, it's also about eating healthier. It's often the stuff that's bad for us (at least in large quantities) like red meat, fatty dairy products, and processed foods high in trans saturated fats, that cost the most, on a per pound basis. To prove my point, I've put together this list of 50 healthy foods that I've purchased at least once in the last six months for under $1 a pound. So rev-up your shopping cart, but be careful: There's a Green Cheapskate loose on aisle five! Trick Your Body Into Submission - Interesting Discoveries - Ego Dialogues. 11 one-ingredient DIY face masks on Shine. By Megan, selected from Intent.com More from Care2 Green Living blog We're making healthy skin even easier for you with one-ingredient, all-natural, DIY facials made from common supplies you can easily find right in the refrigerator shelf or kitchen cabinet.

11 one-ingredient DIY face masks on Shine