Thankful

Tomorrow is one of the few days that most people really stop and think about all they are thankful for and I'm just as guilty as the next person. We joke that we are #blessed but never really remember to thank those who do so much for us. In order to break the habit, I took this month and have written down one thing that I am thankful for each day and it has been an eye opener. I think I may keep up the habit the cause being gracious makes people want to be around you and help you and just makes you happier overall. Here is what I am thankful for (the number corresponds to the day of the month): 

1. My college friends

2. My parents

3. The front office staff at my apartment complex

4. The baristas at my Starbucks 

5. My (biological) little sister

6. My Big, Little and Grand Little 

7. My boyfriend

8. My roommates

9. My pledge class #AlphaClass

10. The people I have worked with planning Semi-formal

11. My professors

12. My Accounting study group 

13. My sorority sisters 

14. The boys my boyfriend lives with 

15. The people who invented earmuffs 

16. My high school besties

17. The bus drivers at Georgia Southern

18. My alarm clock

19. My grandparents 

20. My faculty mentor 

21. My puppy, EJ

22. The people who grow my food

23. My extended family

24. The police officers that protect me 

25. My fellow Sisterhood Redefined writers 

26. You amazing readers 

A very happy thanksgiving from our family to yours! What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? 

Thanksgiving Break Netflix Binge

Many of you ladies are either currently on Thanksgiving break or are waiting for Tuesday to end so your break starts! Either way it is good to have a game plan of how you plan to spend you break. With at least five days off it is safe to say that Netflix will be brought out at least once; however, we all know it will be used much more than that.

Here is our list of favorite shows to binge watch on Netflix this break...

1. Orange is the New Black - A slightly raunchy but oh so wonderful show. Give into your guilty pleasure and watch every single episode available.

2. Gilmore Girls - It doesn't get any better than this throw back! With seven seasons of perfection, you should be set for your break.

3. The Fosters - It is Thanksgiving, so it is nice to take some time to watch a show that shows compassion during the break. Throw in the extra drama and some beautiful male actors and it's a winner.

4. Gossip Girl - If you have watched it once, watch it again. It only gets better with each Chuck and Blair moment.

5. Baby Daddy - If you want something on the funnier side then this show is a must.

6. Pretty Little Liars - If you are a PLL obsessed student or if you have yet to jump on the bandwagon, there is no time like now to get your PLL fix.

7. Extreme Cheapskates - At some point you will be craving so tacky reality TV. This show is perfect it that's what you're looking for!

8. Doctor Who - This show is a must watch for all college students. You will not regret giving it your time!

9. Hell on Wheels - While it doesn't seem like a top choice for many college sorority girls, this show has a certain something that hooks everyone in as soon as they watch the first episode.

10. Breaking Bad - You may dread your chemistry lab but if you pay attention well enough you may be able to have your on TV show some day...


What shows are your favorite shows to binge watch?

What to Wear to Meet the Parents

Thanksgiving week is the perfect time to meet your new boy's parents and have him meet your family. I remember when I was meeting my boyfriend's parents for the first time, I was so unsure of what to wear so I stressed all afternoon. I did what all of us would do and I asked my boyfriend. Naturally, he told me what ever I wore would be fine but that was absolutely no help at all. Fear not though because I am here to help!

I have compiled 3 outfits that are perfectly appropriate to meet the parents in. I hope something here is perfect for your outing with his family!

For the first outfit, grab a basic button down, Polo or otherwise, and tuck it into a skater skirt. Don some tights and throw on some basic boots. For the final touch, add a sparkly accent necklace to make this outfit perfect for a dinner out.

For the second outfit, start with skinny jeans and a loose oversized sweater. Add a quilted vest and fluffy scarf to keep it comfy and warm. With a pair of booties, this outfit is perfect for a bonfire

For your last outfit, start with a t-shirt dress in a fall color. Make it a bit warmer with a long cardigan. Add some tall socks and a pair of boots. With some big earrings, this is a great outfit for dinner at his house. The socks make it perfect to take off your shoes if that's how your SOs parents roll.

Any of these outfits are also perfect for dinner with your family or families of any of your friends!

Thanksgiving Traditions

The countdown is on! There is a week left until Thanksgiving Day and even less until Thanksgiving break. With up to a week off to engage in many fun activities it is also a time to revisit those traditions from your younger years. You can even start some new traditions with your family and friends this year!

Whether it’s cooking a random dish from Pinterest or playing “Bingo” while watching the parade these fun traditions will keep you entertained for years to come!

1. Have a skype date with your college friends and sisters! It is likely that you are home for Thanksgiving so set a date with your sisters to reunite!

2. Place bets on which relative will fall asleep first after lunch!

3. Play board games - Try to find a lively board game such as Apples to Apples or an obscene one like Cards Against Humanity and invite the whole family to play. 

4. Cook a "non-Thanksgiving" food to serve - Who says you can't have french fries with turkey?

5. Cook a new recipe - Pinterest is a wonderful place to find new recipes, pick one at random and try it out for Thanksgiving dinner!

6. Make Christmas Cards - After you have finished Thanksgiving dinner it is officially Christmas season! Gather the family and make Christmas cards for your local nursing home or children's center!

7. Wake up at 3 am to go Black Friday shopping the day after Thanksgiving.

8. Travel if you are able to and visit a new place. This is best to do a day or two before Thanksgiving!

9. Parade Bingo - This is a simple game that can be played annually while watching you favorite Thanksgiving Day parade! Make player cards with things such as a girl wearing a red scarf or a wrongly sung lyric and fill them in when you see the corresponding item in the parade!

10. Make fun crafts with the whole family! Browse Pinterest for fun crafts and pick up some supplies to get the whole family involved! Maybe make some Christmas decorations to put up?

What are your favorite Thanksgiving traditions?

5 Things to Look Forward to Over Thanksgiving Break

I don't know about you but this week before Thanksgiving feels like the longest week of the semester. Some would argue that the week before the end of the semester is worse but honestly, we have finals so I don't think it even compares to this week where you don't feel productive at all.

One thing that almost always helps me get through long days or long weeks are things to look forward to! Here are the top 5 things (though there are countless more) that I am looking forward to next week.

1. Seeing my family. I haven't been home since the beginning of August and let me tell you that it is so incredibly rough. I have plans to shop with my sister, catch up on favorite TV shows with my dad and my mom and I are hair salon bound the day I get home.

2. Catching up with old friends. My two closest friends go to a different school and while we try to see each other during the semester, somehow our schedules never seem to align. I use my week home for Thanksgiving to spend time with people I love. 

3. Going shopping on Black Friday. For those of you that don't know, the shopping in Statesboro is essentially obsolete. I can't wait to take advantage of my mall back home to find a dress or two for winter date nights and a few comfy power outfits for finals.

4. Eating all the incredible food. It's Thanksgiving. Enough said. 

5. Saying no to school work. Now unfortunately, I will have to do a little bit of studying for finals but I am looking forward to vegging out instead of blistering my fingers in the library. Hello Netflix, here I come.