Fun Snack ideas!

Sometimes we want to throw a party or just feel like cooking. Instead of spending more money, consider using your dining meal swipe. Among all the amazing food prepared for you in Dining they have cooking items you can purchase as well. Places like Noyer, Woodworth, and LaFollette have grocery items like cake and brownie mix, even pasta. So it doesn’t matter what you feel like - you have to option to mix things up and get cooking.

Try Deep Fried Oreos! Need to cut loose and answer a chocolate craving? This recipe combines the chocolate cookie with a pancake coating that is sure to thrill you taste buds.  You’ll need 1 package of Oreos, 1 box of fast shake, and vegetable oil.

Instructions:

1.       Heat your oil in a frying pan

2.       Dip the Oreos in your bisquick mixture

3.       Let Oreos fry 60- 90 seconds on each side

4.       Remove, let cool and enjoy

Chocolate Nutella Muddy Buddies put a new spin on the classic puppy chow. This snack combines Hershey chocolate with the nutty chocolate of Nutella and for the really adventurous you can add peanut butter to the mix.  Works great as procrastination cure; just bribe yourself to do a math problem ever now and then. You’ll need a Hershey bar, a jar of Nutella,a jar of peanut butter and box of Corn Chex.

1.       1 Hershey bar

2.       ½ cup of Nutella

3.       ½ cup peanut butter

4.       4 cups of Corn Chex

Oreo brownies/ peanut butter Oreo brownies are the chocolate galore for those of us in need of a real pick me up or a wonderful celebration treat. Oreo or peanut butter Oreo brownies look as good as they taste which is insanely wonderful. Chocolate covered in more chocolate followed by peanut butter and frosting, genius.  This treat requires package of Oreos, a jar of peanut butter and brownie mix.

Instructions:

1.       Stack two Oreos and place peanut butter on top and in the middle

2.       Place each stack in a cupcake paper in a cupcake pan

3.       Cover in brownie mix

4.       Bake till brownie is done

5.       Enjoy

Spaghetti Party! You can buy and cook up spaghetti to spice up your normal routine and put your cooking apron on. It’s the perfect way to make a dinner date with the girls legit while still utilizing your swipe. Or if you have a date night it makes showing off your cooking charm easy and cheap.  You’ll need angel hair noodles and Pergo’s meat sauce.

Feel like Devil’s Food cake? Or have a floor mate with a birthday coming up? Save money and spend some of your swipe on a Devil’s Food cake. It’s a mouthful of chocolate and you can choose vanilla or chocolate frosting to top it off.  You’ll need a box of Devil’s Food cake mix, 1/3 Cups Water, 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil, and three Large Eggs.

                               

What to do during Family Weekend

What to do during Family Weekend

With Family Weekend coming up on September 28^th you may be wondering what to do. Many parents choose to come down on Friday evening after you’re finished with classes. This is a great day to grab something to eat and catch up! Scotty’s Brewhouse and Amazing Joe’s are two great restaurants with great burgers. Scotty’s is located in the village just a short walk away from campus.  Amazing Joe’s is located on Riverside facing the White River.

Chase Charlie

On Saturday morning you can attend or participate in the Chase Charlie 5k Run/Walk. This is an annual event Ball State holds during Family Week so start a tradition with your family or, continue on an old one.

Ball State vs. Toledo

Most importantly don’t forget about the football game! Kick-off is at at 3 p.m. and tailgate starts three hours before then game.

Here Come the Mummies

On Saturday night Here Come the Mummies are coming to Emens Auditorium. Get tickets and enjoy a good family show! 

Golf Outing

Sunday morning Ball State will be hosting a Golf Outing at the Muncie Elks Club. The proceeds will help the Student Center development programs. So get your golf clubs ready!

Between all these events you and your family should have a great time! Don't forget to set aside time to do homework, all the events can be distracting so stay focused! Email familyweeknd@bsu.edu for more information on ticket purchasing and registering for events!

Organization and Time Management Redifined

Tips for your success!

With school just beginning everyone has a fresh start to the year. Everyone wants to improve their time management, organization, and grades. All that is easier said than done! If you want to succeed this semester and every one after you need to make a plan - AND STICK TO IT! Your plan is only as good as your ability to follow it. So be real with yourself and decide what you are actually capable of sticking to.

TIP 1: Manage Your Time

Get a planner or calendar! Write down what you need to do as soon as you get the task or assignment. Then skip to a few days before the assignment is due and rewrite it in different color ink to remind you of the due date. When working on large projects set goals that reach up until the due date and keep those in your planner too!

TIP 2: Stick With Your Routine

Getting into a new routine can be a difficult task, especially when you have an 8 a.m. class. You have to utilize your self-control. Sure it may be easy to skip your scheduled library time and promise yourself you'll go later, but lets be honest, that usually never happens. Plan to do your studying at an appropriate time, and stay on a regular studying schedule. After 3 weeks your routine will become a habit instead of a hassle!

TIP 3: Make Plans With Friends In Advance

If you are the kind of student that finds themselves leaving in the middle of studying to hang-out with friends, make arrangements in advance. Communicate with your friends earlier in the week or day to plan out times to hang-out, get lunch, or even study together. It's always good to have a study partner to keep you on track when you're feeling distracted!