http://realitycheckgirlmagazine.com Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:59:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en by Catey Gonzalez Congratulations to the class of 2010! For most of you, the beginning of June will bring the freedom you’ve been waiting for since fall 2006: your high school or college days are behind you and it’s time to join the fabulous “real world” – almost. Graduating seniors have ... http://realitycheckgirlmagazine.com/?p=1261 by Katherine J. Chen When Kelly Cutrone found out that a People’s Revolution intern had blogged about her working experience online (equating her internship with a “Devil Wears Prada”-type ordeal), Cutrone did not hesitate to pick up the phone, call the intern, and fire her on the spot—but not ... http://realitycheckgirlmagazine.com/?p=1256 By Hannah Penfield Imagine you have a job. It’s your dream job, but only because you cannot get any other jobs as an illegal immigrant. You are paid around $10,000 US a year, if you’re lucky. That’s less than half of the poverty threshold for a family of four. You have ... http://realitycheckgirlmagazine.com/?p=1253 By Ginna Mungiovi The appealing aroma of these light and lean veggie burgers is divine.  You can store these ready-to-make patties in your refrigerator for up to a week for a simple go-to meal that’s speedy and scrumptious.  Have your dinner ready in a flash!  The components of this burger aren’t ... http://realitycheckgirlmagazine.com/?p=1249 By Janie Dumbleton When Spring and Summer roll around, there are endless opportunities for spontaneous picnics, beach trips, pool visits, etc. Each of these occasions warrants some preparation, therefore a cute bag to pack food, towels, sunscreen, and all other warm weather necessities is a must-have. To make a cute carry-all tote ... http://realitycheckgirlmagazine.com/?p=1245 By Emily Herring Dunn For the past year or so I have been doing many things to try to grow in my faith. One of those things is reading a One Year Bible to try and “know my stuff” and grow closer to God. While I do have moments when I ... http://realitycheckgirlmagazine.com/?p=1240 By Stacey Wilson Lately, the Richter scale has seen its fair share of news headlines. The first quarter of 2010 left its mark in history as a period of earthen instability – thousands and thousands of people shaken from their normal routines within a matter of seconds, many of them changed ... http://realitycheckgirlmagazine.com/?p=1238 By Emily Herring Dunn I know that I have my regular column entitled Married in College, but I thought it may be refreshing to write an actual article on being married young. After all, many of you may be nearing an age where you feel ready to be with that ... http://realitycheckgirlmagazine.com/?p=1235 By Emily Herring Dunn Now that you know the condition our apartment was in, you can understand the stress that would come with a family visit. In April Clark and I prepared for my mom and little sister to visit from Germany. They were coming for my birthday as well as my ... http://realitycheckgirlmagazine.com/?p=1232 By Marie Reda Those of us in our twenties don’t always fully understand money mishaps before jumping head first into the “real world,” so it’s a good idea to figure out how to manage our money now.  One of the smartest things you can do is to start saving for retirement ... http://realitycheckgirlmagazine.com/?p=1229