Madi Muses: Sierra Burgess Is (Not) a Loser

There's a powerful kind of sweetness that comes with watching Sierra Burgess (Shannon Purser). Unlike the glossy, doll-perfect girls I grew up admiring onscreen, Sierra immediately registers as my people. Painfully aware of her own differences - a sunflower amongst roses - Sierra moves through high school feeling both like she is constantly being followed by … Continue reading Madi Muses: Sierra Burgess Is (Not) a Loser

10 Books to Read In Your Twenties

Your twenties are a transformative time. Turning 20 felt like such a landmark event in my life. In my opinion, your twenties are both exciting and terrifying at the same time - with the freedom, growth, and excitement come the responsibility, stress, and pain of this transition in your life. What I find most helpful … Continue reading 10 Books to Read In Your Twenties

Follow us on Bloglovin’!

Happy Saturday, Gilded Fam! We are excited to announce that we've joined the Bloglovin' community to connect our blog to a community of other wonderful bloggers! If you're already a member, you'll be able to add us to the other blogs you already follow! If you're not a member - join now to make your … Continue reading Follow us on Bloglovin’!

The College Guide to Studying Smarter

It's not always about studying "harder." Okay, raise your hand if you've ever felt like you studied so hard for something - a test, quiz, final - but when you got your grade back, it didn't quite reflect the effort you made. Now raise your hand - or keep your hand raised - if maybe you … Continue reading The College Guide to Studying Smarter

Dorm Décor 101

Welcome to the blog!   It’s about that time again! School is just getting started, which may mean you are still trying to figure out ways to turn that boring dorm room into a place you can call “home” for the next… 9 months?   While this is only temporary and you may be sharing … Continue reading Dorm Décor 101