12 Reasons Why You Should Live in the House

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1. It's a sleepover... every. single. night.
Sure, that could mean giving up some of your quiet time, but there's nothing like spending every day and night with your sisters.

2. Yummy food!
We are officially out of the parents' house and we are living on our own- which means no more home cooked meal! That is, unless you live in the sorority house!  There's nothing like home cooked meals (breakfast, lunch, AND dinner) by the house chef!  We can't live off of cereal forever, right?

3. Gain 50 new closets... but lose your own
Sharing is caring, right?

4. Pretty Little Liars & Bachelor/ette Nights
Everyone knows exactly what day and time to show up in the living room to watch the weekly house shows.  The best part about it? Everyone's reactions ("OMG", "What?!", "No!") is always on cue.

5. There's always someone that will go on a froyo run with you
At least half of the house has a sweet tooth just as bad as yours.

6. Study buddies
There's always someone that's in the same program as you- you can always share flash cards, study guides, and help test each other!

7. Easy access to chapter meetings
Instead of driving to the house, finding parking (which is always impossible), and being 15 minutes late, just live at the house and have chapter meetings right down the hall from your bedroom!

8. Pre-party central
Whether it's a date party or formal, the house is always going to be a meet up spot to get ready with your sisters!

9. Dibs on leftover food
Those yummy desserts that the boys bring over to chapter meetings when they serenade your sorority is all yours.

10. Gym buddies
You always have a froyo buddy, but you can also always find a gym buddy to motivate one another for a great workout!

11.  Inside scoop on everything
What happens in the house, stays in the house, and the great part about it is that you live at the house so you know everything!

12. You will never have the opportunity to experience living with all of  your sisters, ever again
An opportunity like this will never come again, so enjoy every second with your sisters and experience what sisterhood is all about.

What are some other reasons why you've enjoyed living in the house?!

TSS Summer Playlist 2014

Summer isn't complete without the perfect playlist.  It's what memories are made of.  If you're looking to set the mood for the party of the season, look no further!  We've got your bases covered with some of our favorite jams of summer.  Theres's a little something for everyone... remixes of familiar favorites, and some new ones that you're sure to put on repeat!

Check out our Spotify TSS Summer 2014 playlist, and press play!



No Spotify?  No worries... here's a complete list:

1. You & Me (Flume Remix) by Disclosure
2. Not a Bad Thing by Justin Timberlake
3. Summer by Calvin Harris
4. Fancy by Iggy Azalea
5. Apollo (Radio Edit) by Hardwell
6. Closer by Tegan and Sara
7. Fitzpleasure by alt-J
8. Shooting Stars by Bag Raiders
9. You & I by Crystal Fighters
10. Heart of Glass (Radio Edit) by Gisele
11. Without You by Dillon Francis
12. Operate (The Chainsmokers Remix) by ASTR
13. Burn (Lovelife Remix) by Ellie Goulding
14. Of The Night by Bastille
15. Sleeping With A Friend by Neon Trees
16. Girlfriend by Icona Pop
17. Ribs by Lorde
18. Waiting All Night by Rudimental
19. Blue Hawaii by ASTR
20. XO by Beyonce
21. Latch by Disclosure
22. Reason (Original Mix) by Nervo
23. Atmosphere (Radio Edit) by Kaskade
24. The Hype (Radio Edit) by Wookie
25. Ready For Love by Felix Cartal
26. Under Control by Calvin Harris
27. Beating Heart by Ellie Goulding
28. Goodbye (Radio Edit) by Glenn Morrison
29. Loyal by Chris Brown
30. Ain't It Fun by Paramore
31. All Of Me (Tiesto's Birthday Treatment Remix) by John Legend
32. Like Home (Radio Edit) by Nicky Romero
33. Sea Of Voices (RAC Mix) by Porter Robinson
34. The World Is Our Playground by Vice
35. Leaving You (Radio Edit) by Audien
36. Talk Dirty by Jason Derulo
37. I'm Out by Ciara
38. Video Games (We Don't Belong in Pacha Remix) by Lana Del Ray
39. I Follow Rivers (The Magician Remix) by Lykke Li
40. Always (Classixx Remix) by Panama
41. Birthday by Katy Perry

What are your favorite songs of summer?  Let us know, and we will add our new 

favorites to our Spotify playlist!

6 Books to Read This Summer

Summer is the perfect time to read tons of amazing books!  There are so many books that we currently want to read right now, but here are our top 6 books to definitely read this Summer!

1. Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld
Growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Kate and her identical twin sister, Violet, are extremely close—sharing a room, weathering the eccentricities of their parents, and delighting in the music and movies of their 1980s childhood. But in junior high, Kate makes a fateful decision that drives the sisters apart and sets them on different paths toward adulthood. Years later, Vi is living on the fringes of society while Kate, a devoted wife and mother, is doing everything she can to fit into suburban life. After a chance occurrence in the middle of the night, the sisters find themselves drawn together once again, forced to face the secrets of the past and to reconcile the differences between them. As the sense of order Kate has worked so hard to create in her adult life begins to falter, it’s not clear to her whether Vi, the one person who knows her best, will save Kate—or be her undoing.

2. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten. Insightful, bold, irreverent, and raw, The Fault in Our Stars is award-winning author John Green’s most ambitious and heartbreaking work yet, brilliantly exploring the funny, thrilling, and tragic business of being alive and in love. 

3. #GIRLBOSS
At seventeen, Sophia Amoruso decided to forgo continuing education to pursue a life of hitchhiking, dumpster diving, and petty thievery. Now, at twenty-nine, she is the Founder, CEO, and Creative Director of Nasty Gal, a $100+ million e-tailer that draws A-list publicity and rabid fans for its leading-edge fashion and provocative online persona. Her story is extraordinary—and only part of the appeal of #GIRLBOSS.

4. Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham
A story about hopes and dreams, being young in a city, and wanting something deeply, madly, desperately. It’s about finding love, finding yourself, and perhaps most difficult of all in New York City, finding an acting job.

5. The Last Summer (of You and Me) by Ann Brashares

Riley and Alice, two sisters now in their twenties, and as fiercely different as they are loyal, have spent every summer at their parents’ modest beach house on New York’s Fire Island. Each year, they return to the house and community they have known since they were children—and to Paul, the boy next door. But this summer marks a season of change: budding love and sexual interest, an illness, and a deep secret force all three to confront the increasing complexities of their lives and friendships.

6. Stuck in the Middle by Virginia Smith

Her older sister, Allie, is starting a family, and her younger sister, Tori, has a budding career. Meanwhile, Joan is stuck at home with Mom and her aging grandmother. Not exactly a recipe for excitement--or romance.  When a hunky young doctor moves in next door, Joan sets out to catch his eye. But it won't be easy. Pretty Tori flirts relentlessly, and Joan is sure that she can't compete. But with a little help from God, Allie, and an enormous mutt with bad manners, Joan begins to find her way out of this rut and into the life she's been hiding from.

What are some other books that you would recommend?

Happy Reading!

TSS Favorite Swimsuits of the Summer!

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It's swimsuit season!  There are so many different styles of swimsuits that are currently trending right now! Weather you love the high-waisted bottoms, or love the one pieces, we're obsessed with them all! 

Here are our top 8 favorite swimsuits of this Summer! 

Chia Seed Pudding

Healthy meals can often times come easy for us, but it's the healthy snacks part that has been hard lately. While baby carrots, apples with peanut butter, and strawberries are all tasty snacks, we have been looking for different unique and healthy snacks to try that are easy to make at home. One of our friends introduced us to Chia Seed Pudding and we are now hooked. Chia seeds have been the latest health craze as chia seeds are like super seeds! They stop food cravings as Chia seeds absorb 9 times their weight which creates a gel as they expand. When it is in your stomach, it makes your stomach feel like it has had all the food it needs according to Dr. Oz.

So what do you need: 

1. Almond Milk or Hazelnut Milk
2. Two tablespoons of chia seeds (whole or raw)

The directions are pretty simple...

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir them together
 for a couple of seconds . Chill the mixture for about 2 to 4 hours or until the mixture has a tapioca-like pudding consistency. That's it! For a better taste, eat it with some sliced almonds, pistachios, berries, bananas or cinnamon.

Enjoy!

Groupon Getaways

Are you looking to get into some adventure on a budget this summer? We know just the way to make that happen: Groupon Getaways. Last year Co Founder Karen's sorority friend used Groupon Getaways to take a trip to Beijing and she had the time of her life. It's like having your own personal  travel agent at your fingertips! Many of the Groupon Getaways offer all-inclusive features like hotel + food which is definitely an added perk. They also have a new feature where you can search hotels for any destination, any day. With thousands of hotels offering a 5% Groupon Bucks credit, you will more than likely find the best value on  Groupon!

So how does it work?

1. First, sign up or log into Groupon Getaways.
2. In the 'Destination' and 'Dates' search boxes type in the place you're interested in visiting and the time frame and then click 'Search Getaways'.

Like magic, all of the hotels that they are partnered with for that particular city/state will show up! With the Flash Deals, they can be anywhere from 30% off to 60% and more. The Flash Deals are typically for a limited amount of people so take advantage while you can...carpe diem! Even better, you can gift a getaway. Talk about an awesome graduation, birthday or anniversary present! Tip: Be sure to always read the fine print, you don't want to miss any important details before buying your Getaway.

Pack your bags and start your adventure!

#Ready2Roo with Teva

*This is a Sponsored post written by The Sorority Secrets on behalf of Teva for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% ours.

In February we shared with you the  Ultimate Music Festival Outfit Guide, but we left out one other important ensemble piece: Teva footwear!

Teva sells all sorts of footwear from sandals, to flip flops, to boots and much more for both men and women. Since 1984, Teva has been a brand for the go anywhere, do anything, "live life for the unscripted moments that make the best memories" type of person. Their brand is fit for those people who like to get out and have adventures. We love how versatile the styles are and how you can virtually cover and secure your entire foot, which is awesome for festivals since you're walking around a lot (and dancing of course!).

Speaking of festivals, Teva is the official footwear of the Bonnaroo Music Festival! We are seriously considering attending the festival this year, and if we do, we would rock the  Original Sandal  in a hot, bright color. We would even sport the Capri Wedge because it is super cute and stylish but still offers support. 

Really, when it comes to festivals it's just all about these three important things:

1. Staying comfortable
2. Drinking lots of water
3. Snapping pictures to capture the memories

It sounds like Teva can help with the "staying comfortable" part! What are your tips and tricks for festivalgoers? As an official sponsor of the Bonnaroo Music Festival, Teva is looking to help festivalgoers make the most of their time on The Farm by collecting tips and tricks from festival veterans. Whether it’s a tip to make sure you check out ‘The Jesus Tent’, to using an emergency blanket to keep your tent cool during the day, there are things that festivalgoers know that others could benefit from. These tips and tricks are being aggregated on Bonnaroo’s The Fountain, where people can go to get prepped for the experience of a lifetime. Share your tips below and be sure to hashtag it #Ready2Roo. While you're prepping for this festival and other festivals coming up, keep in mind that you can easily buy Teva sandals straight from Zappos. 

Summer festivals here we come!