<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Haze]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Haze]]></description><link>https://hmeerdo.wixsite.com/thehaze/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:01:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://hmeerdo.wixsite.com/thehaze/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Pressure to Keep Up, Beating Overconsumption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exploring how social media fuels overconsumption, the pressure to keep up with trends, and how we can learn to want less without giving up the things we love.]]></description><link>https://hmeerdo.wixsite.com/thehaze/post/the-pressure-to-keep-up-beating-overconsumption</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab318ba9cf35fc9ba00b419</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:31:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ce4f7_61003075e05e4f3e8e7d65ca781596ca~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hayley Meerdo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Pick-Me-Up: For the Girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's be honest for a second. Raging hormones. Feeling too hot, then too cold. Never quite getting comfortable. Money. Work. School. Hobbies. Friendships. Relationships. Health. Sleep. Trying to figure out who you are while somehow keeping up with everything life throws at you. No matter which category feels the heaviest right now, it's exhausting to juggle it all. We don't acknowledge that enough. Life is beautiful, and there is always something to be grateful for. But that doesn't mean it's...]]></description><link>https://hmeerdo.wixsite.com/thehaze/post/a-pick-me-up-for-the-girls</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4f323aeb09451ed9ae1fd7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:44:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ce4f7_16c53f15a87640a5a504f5389cc781b2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hayley Meerdo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staying Creative through Seasonal Shifts &#38; Inspiring Mental Change ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seasonal depression and that lack of motivation hits us all like a truck every year. The seasons are so exciting to look forward to, from holidays and wardrobe changes, to limited-time drink flavors. But what really happens when all of the exciting moments come to a halt?  Seasonal Challenges Our daily responsibilities can often allow us to push off creative ideas and favor sleep or relaxation. Which is equally important… but so is inspiring, enriching and stimulating our minds! Making a...]]></description><link>https://hmeerdo.wixsite.com/thehaze/post/staying-creative-through-seasonal-shifts-inspiring-mental-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c5de615ed83abd8bbd2e70</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:42:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ce4f7_5dfea0abbc85499781270f61c51f8d80~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hayley Meerdo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Things to Make Your Fall More Cozy]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we are all likely spending most of our time away from home during college, we are learning to grasp new environments, especially the Slippery Rock environment. It can be hard to settle some nights, just feeling homesick as the seasons change. Whether you are new to college, or have been here for a few years, a comforting fall can help us all transition throughout this semester. Here are three tips to having a cozy fall on and off campus.  As the weather gets colder and the leaves fall, it...]]></description><link>https://hmeerdo.wixsite.com/thehaze/post/three-things-to-make-your-fall-more-cozy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c346a736a1fdc193bfd440</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 02:30:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ce4f7_e6dc8fe9de7c40779f7905f2ad56aef5~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_473,h_793,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hayley Meerdo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Two Fast-Fashion Brands Remain Successful through the Culture of its Social Media Presence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaning away from the tips and tricks this month, I wanted to share how different fashion brands, that we all likely know and love, are using their social media to successfully market their products and branding in the fashion industry. These are the top fast fashion brands currently dominating social media strategies and campaigns:   As we know, fashion trends shift constantly and social media is the main influence of these trends. Fast fashion appeals to consumers like us because although...]]></description><link>https://hmeerdo.wixsite.com/thehaze/post/how-two-fast-fashion-brands-remain-successful-through-the-culture-of-its-social-media-presence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c334fbdbf1d5b6012fe955</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:08:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ce4f7_1acd08172fd04b418d0cfef6d3a09579~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_595,h_698,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hayley Meerdo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Sustainable Brands as Your Beach Essentials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although target swim essentials are usually the go-to for most of us, there are many more sustainable options for your favorite lounge and beach products. I have been a fan of these brands for a few years now, and I personally have had positive experiences with all.    Sand Cloud  is an eco-friendly, ocean saving motivated brand that consists of beach and bath towels, blankets, SPF products, and accessories. All products are sustainably sourced and made in Turkey, featuring their turkish...]]></description><link>https://hmeerdo.wixsite.com/thehaze/post/3-sustainable-brands-as-your-beach-essentials</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c332fedbf1d5b6012fe506</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:01:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ce4f7_761cc4dfc0b64653a04213092d29e69e~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_426,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Hayley Meerdo</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>