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• International Day of Families Celebrated May 15th

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  The WIN Online

  16 May 2013 | 12:24 pm

  International Day of Families Celebrated May 15th International Day of Families is celebrated May 15th, and began in 1995 after the United Nations proclaimed 1994 as the Year of the Family.  It is not a public holiday, but is observed globally around the world.  Celebrations revolve around promoting awareness for issues that pertain to families, and to increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families.  This year’s theme was Advancing social integration and intergenerational solidarity.  Other themes have included:  Fathers and Families:…

• This Caught Our Eye: Home Edition

  Just The Right Things

  Nancy

  14 May 2013 | 3:05 pm

  I am a mapoholic so loved this gorgeous bedroom featuring a beautiful world map as the headboard. With graduation season in full swing and Father’s Day creeping up try this simple but classy DIY Personalized Gift Bag idea. Interior designer and color expert, Maria Killam, continues to write excellent articles including this one about how to combine different shades of white. Ever tempted to not poop scoop after your dog? This will change your mind. Many of you may already know these things but 10 Things You Should Always Haggle For is an excellent refresher.

• Sluts don't lie...or do they?

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  Barbie Kiss

  26 Jan 2013 | 10:54 pm

  by Barbie Kiss www.mylunakiss.com I know, 'slut' such a dirty word but I've heard much worse listening to the morning news so give me a break! This is my story dammit...I'm taking a break... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Should the Post Office Acknowledge Google Places

  Power Women | Online Brand | Linda Sherman | Its Different For Girls

  Linda Sherman

  26 Aug 2012 | 1:44 am

  Google has created a public interface for Google Places called Google Plus Local listings. These Google Plus Local listings are being integrated with the scoring systems of Google’s recent purchases of Zagat and Frommers. Local search was important when it was just Google Places. Now these local search markers are even more important. Eventually, the Google Plus Local listing will tie to that business’ Google Plus business page. I applaud Google for requiring the receipt of a post card at a physical address in order to verify the owner has a real world brick and mortar location…

• 7 Step Secret Sauce Recipe For Social Media Success

  Diva Marketing (Blog)

  Toby

  3 Apr 2013 | 7:58 pm

  He: I need more traffic to my blog, more followers to my Twitter account and more likes on my Facebook. Me: So I told him the 7 Step Secret Sauce Recipe For Social Media Success. In all candour, it's nothing new but as a reminder I thought I'd pass along. 1. The End Game - Start with the end game in mind .. or as marketers might say -- your goals. What do you want to achieve? What is success to you? Is it gaining a new audience or repositioning your brand with current customers? Is it building stronger relationships with your employees? 2. Know Your Audience - The more you understand the…

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  A.R. & Proud

• Keep It Going

  Lia Hollander

  7 May 2013 | 3:22 pm

  Well, I am now at the half way mark of my TESOL certification course. While taking it, my thoughts range from, "Oh, I know this"! to "Oh crap, what are they talking about?" My grades are in the middle to high 90's, so I guess I am doing something right! In addition to the certification, I continue to lead (the badly attended) English Conversation Circles at a local Elementary school. When I finish my training for the NOW (Neighbors On Watch) program with the Vancouver Police Department in a few weeks, I will get my Wednesday nights back. So I will then be able to volunteer at an additional…

• Get It Started

  Lia Hollander

  22 Apr 2013 | 4:25 pm

  Thanks to my wonderful husband, I now have a fancy new laptop (ThinkPad T430) with the newest version of Flash. Plus it's portable! Did you all know about this? It's quite a nice feature. And with said laptop in place, I was able to officially sign up for my TESOL* Certification course. I am doing the 100 hour course through LinguaEdge ($250). After signing up and paying, I was able to crank out two units in about 2 hours. Two units out of a total 44. Ok, so not very far, but certainly farther than I was yesterday with ZERO units done.  I will do my best to work on it 20 hours a week,…

• Make A Course Correction: Part 2

  Lia Hollander

  15 Apr 2013 | 11:10 am

  Ok, where was I? Ah yes, the epiphany. Once I realized that changing the population and subject of what I would teach could fix most of the problems, I became overjoyed. And I realized, whether the subject is swimming, insulin pumps/diabetes, exercise, etc. I am and always will be a teacher. So I began researching what it takes to teach English to Adults in the United States (most language schools require a Bachelor's degree and a TESOL certification, community colleges require a M.A. in TESOL or an equivalent.) And also outside the U.S. (sometimes just a Bachelor's degree, but a TESOL…

• Make A Course Correction: Part 1

  Lia Hollander

  10 Apr 2013 | 10:45 am

  After a recent horrible phone interview, which left one of us in tears of frustration (Can you guess who?) I decided to take a step back from my job search. Way back, back to high school and personality type tests. I took one and I came up with "Harmony Seeking Idealist" Your personality type: "Harmony-seeking Idealist"Quietly forceful, original and sensitive. Tend to stick to things until they are done. Extremely intuitive about people and concerned for their feelings. Well-developed value systems which they strictly adhere to. Well-respected for their perseverance in doing the right thing.

• You Live You Learn

  Lia Hollander

  3 Apr 2013 | 11:33 am

  I've been getting allergy shots since November and when I tell people about it I get asked the same question. "Did they make your seasonal allergies go away?" I would reply that I wasn't sure yet because I wasn't sure when my season started. Well, April 1, 2013 it started. And the answer to the above question is NO! Monday I felt sick to my stomach. Tuesday I felt like someone unplugged my battery and today I feel like I have the flu, so I can see how last year, since I had never had seasonal allergies before, I did not know what was going on for months and months. But this time, I am…

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  Power Women | Online Brand | Linda Sherman | Its Different For Girls

• Posterous to WordPress Migration Learnings

  Linda Sherman

  30 Apr 2013 | 4:13 pm

  Have you completed your forced migration from Posterous yet? If not, this post may be of help. If you have not yet downloaded your Posterous backup from the Posterous site, you can still do so until May 31. As you may know, in February Posterous announced they are shutting down all member sites on April 30th. Although you can no longer refer to your live site, as long as you back up by May 31st, you will be able to complete your migration. If you are migrating to self-hosted WordPress here are some important things to know: - You should import to WordPress.com before importing to…

• Best Present for Dad is a Visit From Daughter

  Linda Sherman

  18 Mar 2013 | 5:32 pm

  What is the best birthday present you can give someone? For families far-flung around the globe, just arriving in person is a perfect gift. On February 24th, when we gathered at our friend Michael Ceurvorst’s beautiful home on Kauai for his 70th birthday, we were treated to the company of his daughter Lucille Teckla, who joined us from Hong Kong. Michael’s daughter Lucille Teckla in from Hong Kong to celebrate Michael’s 70th birthday Michael wrote us: We — Michael Anthony, Lucille Alice, and our beautiful daughter Lucille Teckla journeying here from Hong Kong –…

• Big Brands and How Women Fueled the Success of Pinterest

  Linda Sherman

  21 Sep 2012 | 8:40 pm

  New Media Expo, formerly BlogWorld, understands that their conference attendees are hungry for meaty information about Pinterest. This past June 7th, I was pleased to organize and lead their Social Media Business Summit session on this topic in New York City. We were pleased to have representatives from Sony Electronics and Benjamin Moore discuss how their big brands succeed on Pinterest. Please note that the Social Media Business Summit took an exciting step this September in it’s evolution to become BusinessNext Social. New Media Expo (next in Las Vegas June 6 – 8) always does…

• Should the Post Office Acknowledge Google Places

  Linda Sherman

  26 Aug 2012 | 1:44 am

  Google has created a public interface for Google Places called Google Plus Local listings. These Google Plus Local listings are being integrated with the scoring systems of Google’s recent purchases of Zagat and Frommers. Local search was important when it was just Google Places. Now these local search markers are even more important. Eventually, the Google Plus Local listing will tie to that business’ Google Plus business page. I applaud Google for requiring the receipt of a post card at a physical address in order to verify the owner has a real world brick and mortar location…

• Blog Buddies Google Plus Shared Circles

  Linda Sherman

  23 Aug 2012 | 2:19 am

  Google Plus circles are a convenient way to keep track of people centered around a common theme. I have always found Twitter lists to be very useful. Unlike Twitter lists Google Plus circles cannot be subscribed to and they cannot be used to focus on a “stream” that is just from one circle. However, by sharing the circle with the members of that circle and providing updates to the circle to be absorbed, it would appear that individuals with a common interest can keep track of each other. Over the years since Mack Collier introduced the very popular BlogChat Twitter chat (written…

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  Learned On by Andrea Learned

• Sustainable B2B and the Opportunity of Social Business

  Andrea Learned

  2 May 2013 | 4:03 pm

  According to Adweek, new research shows that B2B brands are lagging behind B2C brands when it comes to the smart use of social media. So, it might well be our little secret as sustainable business professionals to jump in and show ‘em how it’s done. What an opportunity! …for developing thought leadership. …for humanizing complex topics. …for curating the amazing amount of great sustainability content from others that exists. …for (like the traditional brands mentioned in the Adweek piece) leveraging typically B2C strategies in the name of movement scale change (and triple…

• Sustainability and The Bullitt Center

  Andrea Learned

  26 Apr 2013 | 11:19 am

  I was so inspired by the opening ceremony of Seattle’s Bullitt Center that I pulled tweets, images and the quick ribbon-cutting video from the various social channels for this Storify piece. For context, I included links to the New York Times and NPR stories and closed with links for more information on Harriet Bullitt, Denis Hayes (of EarthDay fame, and the Bullitt Foundation’s Executive Director/visionary) and Point 32, the developer of this incredible project. The excitement around this project makes me think green building technology could help increase interest in sustainable…

• Does Social Media Fail Your Sustainable Business?

  Andrea Learned

  22 Apr 2013 | 8:26 am

  Going social with sustainability is not for everyone. In order to make social media work for sustainability’s sake, you have to see it as a long-term investment. You’ve got to truly believe you have personal or collective business wisdom to share that will forward the broader sustainable movement – even if that happens only one follower at a time. You must trust that there will be a payoff for spending hours on content development and relationship building. And, you must be strategic about spreading that knowledge and starting conversations, even without a well-defined end result. In…

• Corporate Sustainability’s Unsung Heroes

  Andrea Learned

  16 Apr 2013 | 8:26 am

  Two recent award announcements got me thinking about an untapped communications opportunity for corporate sustainability. One was the announcement of CR Magazine’s 2013 list of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens , and the other was the “honor roll” finalist list from green marketing strategist and eco-packaging company, GXT Green. The CR Magazine list, according to the press release, “documents 298 data points of disclosure and performance measures—harvested from publicly available information in seven categories: environment, climate change, employee relations, human rights,…

• Communications Provincialism: The Bane of Sustainable Business

  Andrea Learned

  9 Apr 2013 | 6:18 am

  Something is going on in sustainable business communications that makes me think of those self-help books written to make even the most brilliant of women feel comfortable talking up their brilliance. What is happening is that incredible game-changing sustainable business wisdom is developing all over the country and globe, but word of it is somehow not reaching beyond local audiences. It makes no sense. Sustainable business has no room for provincial communications.  Yet, very few of the companies we need to hear about now are prioritizing or taking the risk to write, speak or share their…

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• Invisibility of Mothers

  17 May 2013 | 2:28 pm

  by Zubeida Mustafa, Dawn, Pakistan - As a new government enters the corridors of power in Sindh it will find itself empowered with an innovative and sensible document that lays down the gender guidelines for official policies in the province. It was a smart move on the part of the Sindh Women Development Department to launch its Provincial Policy for Women Empowerment two days before the elections. One significant objective of this document is to “mainstream the women’s perspective in all development work and governance.”

• Legacy of a Feminist Revolutionary

  14 May 2013 | 6:08 pm

  by Kathleen B. Jones, Open Democracy, UK- It is time to give Firestone her due. Rereading her today, more than forty years after her work made its best-selling debut, I am struck (again) by the visceral power of her argument and the urgency with which she proffered her case for feminist revolution. It’s no wonder that many women, myself included, credit this book with changing their lives. Even if we disagreed with some of her most imaginative musings, she opened our eyes to the deep-rootedness of women’s oppression.

• Young Men Break with Machista Stereotypes in Ecuador

  14 May 2013 | 10:51 am

  by Leisa Sánchez, IPS News, Italy - At the age of 20, Damián Valencia speaks knowledgeably about every aspect of gender equality. He is a member of Cascos Rosa, a young people’s initiative working for cultural change against machismo and violence against women in Ecuador. “We seek and promote gender equality and equal rights and opportunities for men and women,” said Valencia, one of the founders of the network of young people – originally all men – united against machismo, whose members call themselves Cascos Rosa (Pink Helmets).

• Kyrgyzstan: Bride Kidnapping Not Just a Rural Phenomenon

  13 May 2013 | 2:28 pm

  by Asel Kalybekova, EurasiaNet, US - Seven years ago Aijan was walking home from her waitressing job in central Bishkek with two girlfriends. They did not notice the three men following them. As two men tackled the other women, one dragged Aijan, 21 at the time, into a waiting car.

• Fight back, Pakistanis!

  13 May 2013 | 2:24 pm

  by Shazia Mirza, The Dawn, Pakistan - I will be thinking of all the women who have been denied the basic right to express any kind of silent opinion. Who have been denied the right to put any mark on any ballot paper that may make a change to their already powerless and dictated existence.

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  EmpowHER - Women's Health Online

• Do you have hot flashes due to menopause?

  Shana O'Connor

  17 May 2013 | 1:55 pm

  Yes No View Results

• Have you been tested for BRCA gene mutation?

  Jody Smith

  17 May 2013 | 7:02 am

  No I should because of my family history for breast cancer I have been tested and don't have the gene mutation I was tested and found that I have the mutated gene View Results

• 5 Health Questions To Ask Your Mom

  Jody Smith

  17 May 2013 | 5:41 am

  Display Title:  5 Health Questions To Ask Your Mom Subtitle:  Do you know the health history of your mom, grandmother and aunts? This information can be critical for your health. Background Image:  Image Only:  No Description Background:  on Link Text:  Read Full Story URL:  http://www.empowher.com/wellness/content/5-health-questions-ask-your-mom Align:  right Weight:  -10 Text Color:  Black

• Should You Get Tested for the Breast Cancer Gene?

  Jody Smith

  16 May 2013 | 6:25 am

  Display Title:  Should You Get Tested for the Breast Cancer Gene? Subtitle:  Here are the guidelines from Cancer.gov that you should consider before deciding on BRCA testing. Background Image:  Image Only:  No Description Background:  on Link Text:  Read Full Story URL:  http://www.empowher.com/cancer/content/should-you-get-tested-breast-cancer-gene Align:  right Weight:  -10 Text Color:  Black

• Angelina Jolie Speaks Out About Having a Mastectomy

  Jody Smith

  15 May 2013 | 5:20 am

  Display Title:  Angelina Jolie Speaks Out About Having a Mastectomy Subtitle:  Jolie has been open about her experience with a mastectomy because she wants other women to benefit from her experience. Background Image:  Image Only:  No Description Background:  on Link Text:  Read Full Story URL:  http://www.empowher.com/breast-cancer/content/angelina-jolie-speaks-out-about-ha... Align:  left Weight:  -10 Text Color:  Black

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  The Influential Woman

• If Faith Ever Gets Outside The Church …

  trish@womenofinfluence.com (Trish Jones)

  18 May 2013 | 2:33 pm

  T D Jakes is right on cue with this one! “Demons will tremble if faith ever gets outside the church, Hell will deteriorate if preaching ever leaves the pulpit. REVIVAL will hit our cities!” ~ T D Jakes We’ve got too comfortable and I believe that God wants to shake the very foundation of the Church walls until they fall down so people outside the Church get a chance to “taste and see that the Lord is good!” After all, this was the reason for the veil in the Holy of holies tearing … so that the Spirit of God no longer had to be confined! The post If Faith…

• I’m Grateful His Ways Are Not Our Ways

  trish@womenofinfluence.com (Trish Jones)

  13 May 2013 | 2:45 pm

  As I went to bed last night, I thanked God that His ways are not my ways and His thoughts not my thoughts. I know He wants me to know His ways and His thoughts and it’s a journey of continual mind renewal and knowing Him, but the reason I thanked God was because too often, I’ve made decisions based on the World’s way of doing things without realising it. We all do it, and at the time of making the decision, we think we’re doing the right thing. We think we’re operating in wisdom until the Holy Spirit steps in and shows us how we’ve deviated from…

• Why Things Have Got To Change On Women of Influence

  trish@womenofinfluence.com (Trish Jones)

  4 May 2013 | 4:23 pm

  When I started the Women of Influence site in 2006, my intention was to create a site for Christian Women, focusing on the whole woman, body, soul and spirit. What ended up happening was that the site focused mainly on the spiritual side of things and the body and soul elements were either ignored or not given merely enough attention. Lots of women loved it, but … There Is A Problem With Ignoring The Whole Woman Whether we agree with it or not, we live in a spiritual world. As Bill Winston said, “we are spirit beings, having a human experience.” However, when we try to…

• Rise Up A Warrior

  trish@womenofinfluence.com (Trish Jones)

  2 May 2013 | 4:25 am

  This is the first time EVER that I’ve used a guest post on Women of Influence, but today, I want to introduce you to Susan McKenzie aka Tender Lily.  “Rise Up A Warrior”   by Graham Cooke THE OBSTACLES IN OUR LIVES ARE PRESENTING AN OPPORTUNITY – EVEN A GIFT. THE DIFFICULTIES ARE LIKE CLUES, POINTING US TO THE LAVISH INHERITANCE WE ARE BEING GROOMED TO WALK IN. LET THIS MUSIC WASH OVER YOUR SPIRIT, IT WILL CHANGE HOW YOU SEE YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES. IT’S RECOMMENDED TO LISTEN TO IT AT LEAST 4X BECAUSE THE TRUTHS ARE SO POWERFUL. Editor’s Note: Throughout my life…

• God Doesn’t Know How To Exaggerate

  trish@womenofinfluence.com (Trish Jones)

  1 May 2013 | 3:25 pm

  “For with God, nothing shall be impossible.” When we say “nothing” we often don’t mean “nothing.” However, God is not a man that He should lie and so when He says “nothing,’ He means “NOTHING.” “We can do all things through Christ who continuously strengthens us” When we say “all” it’s usually to exaggerate to make our point. When God says “all,” He really means ALL. “Now thanks be unto God, who always causes us to triumph in Christ” When we say “always,”…

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  The Work at Home Woman

• The Small Business Owners Internet Guide to DIY Marketing: 5 Resources to Save You Time and Make You Look Professional

  wahanelson

  17 May 2013 | 10:00 pm

  By Jennifer Calero, MBA With limited financial resources and limited time, many small business owners handle their marketing in-house. The key to successfully taking on marketing tasks yourself is to make sure the finished product is professional enough to share with your current and potential customers. Here are 5 of my favorite internet resources that [...]

• Interview with Anne Flournoy – Founder of The Louise Log

  wahanelson

  16 May 2013 | 10:00 pm

  Tell us a little bit about yourself and you got into writing, producing and directing. Growing up, I was a very poor student and never thought of myself as a writer. In my wildest dreams, I never imagined that I’d be making a comedy series which BuzzFeed would compare to Curb Your Enthusiasm and Louie [...]

• 3 Reasons Why You’re Not Working from Home

  Holly - The Work at Home Woman

  15 May 2013 | 10:00 pm

  By Holly Reisem Hanna Are there really people making money by working from home? I get asked this question all of the time. And while I may seem like an anomaly, I’m not. There are tons of women from all walks of life who are successfully working from home. Some of them are telecommuting for [...]

• Top Sleek Shopkeep: Running a Small Business from Anywhere

  Holly - The Work at Home Woman

  14 May 2013 | 10:00 pm

  With advances in mobile and cloud technology in the last few years, running your business will never be the same. In fact, you can set up shop with just a smartphone, tablet or laptop with a mobile hotspot from your phone company. The advantages are obvious: You can spend less money on infrastructure and run [...]

• The Three Best Home-Based Businesses for Mompreneurs

  Holly - The Work at Home Woman

  13 May 2013 | 10:00 pm

  By Deborah Sweeney The best part about making the switch from working in an office to working in your own home is getting to be a part of the family action. You get to wake up every day to the sounds of little feet pitter pattering to the kitchen in anticipation of the morning’s promise [...]

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  Women's Voices For Change

• Manners Matter: Carelessness and the Opposable Thumb

  Caryl Avery

  18 May 2013 | 2:30 am

  Surely it’s not too much to expect people to calculate the effect of their heedlessness, to be mindful of this absent-mindedness, even to attribute their unwitting assaults to their own half-wittedness. In short, to think before it becomes necessary (or polite) to offer a perfunctory “Sorry.” [This is only the intro. Click the headline to visit Womens Voices for Change for the full post, links, other content, and more!]

• Books: New & Notable

  Women's Voices For Change

  18 May 2013 | 2:25 am

  In her new memoir, Edna O’Brien is rebellious and ravenous for adventure. Anchee Min struggles in America after shocking deprivation in China. Marisa Silver imagines the hope and disenchantment experienced by the “Migrant Mother” in Dorothea Lange's famous photograph. And Khaled Hosseini's novel examines the spiritual scarring left by tyranny, war, crime, lies, and illness on his characters. [This is only the intro. Click the headline to visit Womens Voices for Change for the full post, links, other content, and more!]

• My Blue Tuxedo Pants

  Paige Morrow Kimball

  17 May 2013 | 2:30 am

  By Paige Morrow Kimball I think of those Blue Tuxedo Pants, and I find comfort in the memory of myself in them. Because when I wore them, I was most myself. Those were the moments I was able to live exquisitely and fully, letting go of the rules that truly don't define me. And I'm reminded to live that way now. To appreciate each stage of my life and be who I truly am. [This is only the intro. Click the headline to visit Womens Voices for Change for the full post, links, other content, and more!]

• Dr. Ford on Emotional Health: What Is the Path to Healing for the Ohio Kidnapping Victims?

  Cecilia M. Ford, Ph.D.

  16 May 2013 | 2:30 am

  By Cecilia M. Ford, Ph.D. We asked Dr. Cecilia Ford, a psychologist in private practice since 1987, to discuss a possible path to psychological recovery for the three victims of the horrific kidnappings in Central Ohio. [This is only the intro. Click the headline to visit Womens Voices for Change for the full post, links, other content, and more!]

• Cleveland Kidnappings: Power, Possession, and Women’s Voices

  Chris Lombardi

  16 May 2013 | 2:25 am

  By Chris Lombardi Why is it dangerous to call the Ohio kidnappings "a domestic-violence" situation? Because we are all too familiar with—and consequently, numb to—the horrors embedded in violence against women. [This is only the intro. Click the headline to visit Womens Voices for Change for the full post, links, other content, and more!]

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  Mommy On Fire

• You Can Tell Everybody . . . This is the Song . . .

  Mommy On Fire

  17 May 2013 | 6:42 am

    Now and then, I like to participate in Lisa Jo’s Friday link-up in which she asks us to write for just five minutes on a word she provides. I would do this every Friday but you know. Life happens. Sometimes I think it would be just awesome to hole myself up and write all [...]

• A Fabulous Book You Need to Read Now: Carry On, Warrior

  Mommy On Fire

  15 May 2013 | 9:01 pm

  So you all know I’m obsessed, I mean OBSESSED, with reading, right? I haven’t posted much about books lately because well . . . there’s just been some other stuff I’ve needed to sort out in my head. Have I ever told you I write so I can figure out how I feel about things?  [...]

• A Deep Thought on a Tuesday (Which Mom’s of Boys Will Love) and an Invitation

  Mommy On Fire

  13 May 2013 | 9:01 pm

  Sometimes you’re the fence . . . sometimes you’re Spencer. Praying you are all Spencer today, sisters. It might be a little light around here since my book deadline is June 1. BUT. I am starting a Facebook group for those who would like to be a part of Circle of Sisters. Circle of Sisters [...]

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  Diva Marketing (Blog)

• What Is Your One Big Truth About Social Media?

  Toby

  13 May 2013 | 5:45 am

  The truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time but it ain't goin' away. ~ Elvis Presley Just One Crowd Sourced Question Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Pinterest and other social networks changed how we think about "social media" from those long ago days of the blogosphere. However, I wondered if the "truths" of social media also changed. Is social media still about people-to-people conversations or is monetization the focus? Has social media become a ghost writer's paradise or is transparency still critical? What does authenticity mean in 2013? Just Once Crowd…

• 7 Step Secret Sauce Recipe For Social Media Success

  Toby

  3 Apr 2013 | 7:58 pm

  He: I need more traffic to my blog, more followers to my Twitter account and more likes on my Facebook. Me: So I told him the 7 Step Secret Sauce Recipe For Social Media Success. In all candour, it's nothing new but as a reminder I thought I'd pass along. 1. The End Game - Start with the end game in mind .. or as marketers might say -- your goals. What do you want to achieve? What is success to you? Is it gaining a new audience or repositioning your brand with current customers? Is it building stronger relationships with your employees? 2. Know Your Audience - The more you understand the…

• Social Sharing

  Toby

  11 Feb 2013 | 6:18 am

  Remember the all important word we were taught in kindergarten? Share. We shared crayons, books and sometimes our PB&J sandwiches. Through sharing we made new friends. What we didn't understand, at least at five I had not a clue, was that from these small interactions we were creating a unique 'classroom community' that was a little different from the other kindergarten classes. Taking that idea into the social web .. each social network and digital community we particiapte in has its own culture influencing our experiences. In the social web we're sharing like mad. Some people might say…

• Super Bowl 2013 Lights Go Out But Oreo's Twitter Team Has A Light Bulb Moment

  Toby

  3 Feb 2013 | 8:48 pm

  When The Baltimore Ravens might be walking way with the 2013 Superbowl win, but when it came to social media marketing Oreo won the viral prize with a simple tweet. When the lights went out in the Super Dome tonight the savvy Oreo Twitter team had a brilliant light bulb moment. Within minutes their tweet ~ "You can still dunk with the lights out" was was being shared across social networks, on blogs and picked up by main stream media. When I first checked there were 10,521 retweets within 41 minutes. Let's do a little sideline analysis. The Plays Content: relevant, creative, fun,…

• Stories From Smaller Nonprofits: VolunteenNation

  Toby

  31 Dec 2012 | 2:46 pm

  Traditionally, December has been Diva Marketing's Holiday For Small Nonprofits Series. It's a time when people who work in smaller nonprofts are welcome to tell their stories. It's a way of giving back through shining a light on lesser known organizations through the voices of the those who are passionate about their cause. It's a hope that perhaps before the year ends you'll reach into the your heart for one last 2012 donation. Or as 2013 begins find a new organization to support. This year life got in the way of life. As The Fates would have it, just as I was feeling sad that I didn't have…

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  Health and Beauty, One for All

• Simple Tips to Choose a Fitted Petite Lingerie

  honey

  17 May 2013 | 4:57 pm

  One of the most uncomfortable things that many women experience is wearing a bra that is not the right size (Source: LuLa Lu 36aa bra). It may be difficult to go through the day with straps that fall off your shoulders or it could leave a red mark on your back or sides because it is too tight. This is not only a problem for women that have larger breasts but it may also be an issue for women who are petite and wear a size such as a 32a or a 36aa bra. Fortunately, there are some options that are available which will allow you to be comfortable and will help you to look your best when you…

• Wearing The Right Bra Shapes Your Body Figure

  honey

  13 Mar 2013 | 5:05 pm

  Most women are fairly confident when it comes to choosing a bra but others may have a difficulty, not only with the bra size but also with the type of bra that you are going to wear with your clothing. Some women are also timid about their breast size, perhaps needing a 36a bra or even a 32a bra. Fact of the matter is, however, there is no need for you to be embarrassed about your size because there are some options that are available to you which will help you look your best. As long as you choose something that is the right measurements, you would be surprised with how nicely it looks, both…

• The Innovations of the Ethnic Rhinoplasty

  honey

  12 Mar 2013 | 2:15 am

  Plastic surgery is not a one-size-fits all procedure. For many years many individuals of different ethnicity have not looked into the procedures for fear of losing a portion of their ethnic identity and individuality. With new, innovative technology and procedures surgeons have addressed these fears and developed methods that have opened up a world of plastic surgery options for those of different ethnicities. This includes procedures offered by Toronto ethnic rhinoplasty. With these recent innovations and new procedures the number of ethnic surgeries is quickly climbing. In fact, 25 percent…

• Simple Calculations for Best Car Insurance

  honey

  27 Feb 2013 | 12:13 am

  Driving carefully is not a guarantee for us. Moreover, there are many unexpected events in traffic or parking. Thus, car insurance is important for every family obligation. Well, there are other problems such as finding cheap car insurance. We might be able to budget a little insurance fund, but with low quality. However, it is risky. Even, you will not necessarily find good quality at an expensive insurance. There are many people who have experienced similar problems and this is often ignored. With cheap auto insurance, you can manage your financial planning. However, you can also limit…

• Getting New and Cheap Car Insurance

  honey

  25 Feb 2013 | 7:41 pm

  A necessity in today’s world is to have vehicle insurance. Bad things can happen to you at any time. One of ways to protect bad things from happening is with vehicle insurance. The vehicle insurance providers have different policies to deal with bad things that can happen to you. The most common thing we know is their willingness to cover our expense when we have a car accident. Or replace the vehicle with a new one if the car is happened to lost or damaged. Type of insurance services that they provide are things you should be sure before you choose an insurance company. Some people…

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• Strike It Rich

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  Mine for more glitz and glamour for your medicine cabinet right here.

• Screen Play: Cannes Film Festival 2013

  DailyCandy

  17 May 2013 | 1:00 pm

  Sneak peek 3 movies competing on the Croisette What’s better than watching Games of Thrones and picking your cuticles? Nothing. But the following three trailers run a close second. All of which are competing for the Palme d’Or (a.k.a. top prize) in the French Riviera. Other notable competitors include Alexander Payne’s Nebraska and Steven Soderbergh’s Liberace pic, Behind the Candelabra. Sofia Coppola’s The Bling Ring;Margin Call director J.C. Chandor’s second, All Is Lost; and the first English-language film from actor-turned-director Guillaume Canet (who directed fantastic…

• Help, Please: Sage Raval of Small Shop

  DailyCandy

  17 May 2013 | 10:00 am

  Chief Correspondent and new mom SuChin Pak finds out how other moms parent Meet Sage Raval: artist, educator, mother, and founder of SmallShop, an L.A.-based in-home art service for families that takes your brood beyond macaroni necklaces. After one session with Sage, your (already exceptionally talented) mini DaVinci will be making masterpieces. I love her decidedly sophisticated, yet fun, approach to kids’ art, so I wanted to know more about how she personally approaches this whole parenting thing. — SuChin Pak You must have the best job ever. What are the pluses and minuses of being a…

• Support The People's Movement

  DailyCandy

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• Go Glam or Go Home in Rosa Clandestino

  DailyCandy

  17 May 2013 | 4:00 am

  Designer Silvia Arguello knows what looks good on you Italians: Must they always look like a million bucks? Dress the part with new-to-the-states label Rosa Clandestino. Fledgling designer (and former Fashion Star contestant) Silvia Argüello picked up an education in Paris, Milan, and under Emanuel Ungaro before launching the sartorial line named after a made-up muse with riviera breeding and American spunk. Floral-print crepe de chine coats; dressy silk jumpsuits in cobalt, cream, and black; and subtly plunging necklines toe the line between street style pro and glam socialite. Timeless…

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• Yes, we have no Aruns today.

  GirlGriot

  26 Apr 2013 | 7:21 pm

  I’ve been home a full week now.  Feels both like five seconds and five months.  I’ve been doing a significant amount of sleeping, and mixing that up with physical therapy, and of course some quality time on the CPM machine. I keep wanting to come here and say how fabulously well my recovery is going, […]

• Arun 15

  GirlGriot

  18 Apr 2013 | 8:18 pm

  I’ve been thinking a lot about Galway Kinnell’s lovely, lovely poem, “BlackBerry Eating”: Blackberry Eating I love to go out in late September among the fat, overripe, icy, black blackberries to eat blackberries for breakfast, the stalks very prickly, a penalty they earn for knowing the black art of blackberry-making; and as I stand among […]

• Continuous Passive Motion (Arun 14)

  GirlGriot

  17 Apr 2013 | 7:12 pm

  Continuous Passive Motion. I hear that and think of someone shrugging their shoulders over and over, or turning their hands palm up. Continuous Passive Motion. As I type this, I am strapped into a CPM, a machine whose sole purpose is to bend and straighten my knee. I am passive while the machine provides the […]

• Something borrowed but not too blue …

  GirlGriot

  16 Apr 2013 | 8:14 pm

  My friend Jill, author of Halloween Stinks and a forthcoming book on parenting, has taken on the Arun challenge! Not only has she shared the form with her son, and not only will he be sharing it with his fourth grade class as part of their poetry unit, Jill wrote a pair of Aruns for my knee: […]

• Aruns for April – 13

  GirlGriot

  13 Apr 2013 | 8:59 pm

  Crossed lines, missed signals, lost connections. Your message slips past me, I never find the words that ring like truth in your ears. My lies fill your head like lovers’ whispered secrets. When will you find me? _____ An Arun: a fifteen-line poem in three sets of five lines. Each set of five lines follows […]

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  Stirrup Queens

• 443rd Friday Blog Roundup

  Lollipop Goldstein

  17 May 2013 | 4:44 am

  I paid the twins 50 cents each to try root beer.  I have no idea why it was so important to me that they like root beer.  All I know is that we started at $100 for one taste, and we bargained it down to 50 cents.  And then they tasted it.  The ChickieNob loved [...]

• Secret Ode Day (Ode 6)

  Lollipop Goldstein

  15 May 2013 | 5:44 am

  Instead of going through the whole explanation again about how this giant love fest came to be, let’s save the space because you can click here to read about the project and find out how you can participate in the next one. The words below come from the hearts of others around the blogosphere. If [...]

• Angelina Jolie and the Big What IF?

  Lollipop Goldstein

  14 May 2013 | 6:03 am

  What if someone in the public eye stepped forward and wrote a brutally honest, calm, rational, no-apologies opinion article in the New York Times about infertility as Angelina Jolie just did for the BRCA1 gene? What if they went through the statistics that play into decision-making so readers could see what the average person experiencing [...]

• I’m a GeekDad… with a Uterus

  Lollipop Goldstein

  14 May 2013 | 4:40 am

  I got asked to join the site, GeekDad*.  I’ve read it for a long time, and it was a huge honour to be asked to join the team as an occasional contributor.  Getting the invitation is very similar — so I imagine — to be being tapped by Skull and Bones. It comes when you [...]

• A Non-Mother’s Day Post about Mother’s Day

  Lollipop Goldstein

  13 May 2013 | 4:37 am

  I think I may be the only person who didn’t have a Mother’s Day post.  There was no reason; I just didn’t have anything to say.  Being with my mother makes me happy, and I hope that I always convey to her how important she is to me the other 364 days per year.  I [...]

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• Another Military Sexual Assault Prevention Officer Arrested

  feministnews

  17 May 2013 | 9:32 am

  On Wednesday night the manager of the Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention program for Fort Campbell, Kentucky, was arrested for stalking. Army Lieutenant Colonel Darin Haas was arrested around 6:30 pm Wednesday night when his ex-wife called the authorities after receiving threatening text messages that violated her order of protection against Haas. Later that night Haas turned himself in and was charged with stalking and violating an order of protection. Haas was responsible for Fort Campbell’s Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention and Equal…

• Doctors Ask Judge to Block 12 Week Ban During Legal Challenge

  feministnews

  17 May 2013 | 9:18 am

  Two doctors have requested that a federal judge temporarily block enforcement of Arkansas’ 12 week abortion ban while the ban is facing legal challenges. The “Human Heartbeat Protection Act,” or Act 301, bans abortion once a human heartbeat is detected using a standard abdominal ultrasound, usually at 12 weeks gestation. The bill was passed into law when the state legislature voted to override the governor’s veto. The ACLU and Center for Reproductive Rights have filed a lawsuit on behalf of two doctors in the state who are challenging the constitutionality of the…

• NC House Advances Anti-Abortion Bill Amid Protests

  feministnews

  16 May 2013 | 9:47 am

  The North Carolina state House passed an anti-abortion measure seeking to restrict state insurance coverage for abortion last night amid protests from pro-choice activists. The bill, HB 730 [PDF], allows any health care provider to refuse to participate in an abortion because of moral objections and allows hospitals to refuse to perform abortion services, even if the mother’s life is in danger. It would also prohibit any insurance plan under the state health insurance exchange from including abortion coverage. One of the most controversial sections of the bill allows for any employer…

• Army Sexual Assault Prevention Coordinator Face Sexual Assault Charges

  feministnews

  15 May 2013 | 9:40 am

  A U.S. Army Sergeant tasked with preventing sexual assault in the military is being investigated for charges of “abusive sexual contact.” The Sergeant 1st Class, whose name has not been released, served as the Sexual Harassment/Assault Result Prevention (SHARP) Coordinator and Equal Opportunity Advisor at Fort Hood in Texas. U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command is handling the investigation and the sergeant has been removed from all duties. According to a statement released by the Department of Defense (DoD) the service member in question is being investigated for…

• Western Retailers Pledge To Increase Safety in Bangladesh Factories

  feministnews

  15 May 2013 | 9:38 am

  This week, major Western clothing retailers announced their support of new safety regulations in Bangladesh garment factories following the eight story building collapse that kill over 1,100 people. The Swedish retailer H&M, Spanish Inditex (Zara), British Primark and Tesco, Dutch C&A, and others all announced their commitment to pay for fire safety and building improvements as part of an agreement with the global labor union IndustriALL. The agreement, called “Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh,” also requires independent safety inspections with public…

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  Shakesville

• Open Thread

  Paul the Spud

  18 May 2013 | 6:00 am

  Hosted by... uh... this.

• The Virtual Pub Is Open

  Melissa McEwan

  17 May 2013 | 3:00 pm

  [Explanations: lol your fat. pathetic anger bread. hey your gay.]TFIF, Shakers!Belly up to the bar,and name your poison!

• Tom Hardy and a Puppy Visit Tuscany

  Melissa McEwan

  17 May 2013 | 2:30 pm

  "Knock knock," said the puppy. And Tom said, "Who's there?" And the puppy said, "Olive." And Tom said, "Olive who?" And the puppy said, "Olive you, Tom." And Tom said, "I love you, too, puppy." And they both laughed.

• This is so the worst thing you're going to read all day.

  Melissa McEwan

  17 May 2013 | 1:42 pm

  [Content Note: Homophobia.]Michael Kinsley: "LGBT PC: Being against marriage equality doesn't make you a monster." I believe this article once had another, equally amazing title, since its URL is "Ben Carson and Gay Marriage Police." Neat!The article—a critical entry into the annals of journalism, which are otherwise devoid of pieces making the totally trenchant argument that privileged people who want to deny marginalized people the rights they enjoy aren't the MONSTERS that legions of straw-people accuse them of being—starts thus:One reason the idea of gay marriage, or "marriage…

• Film Corner: Last Vegas

  Melissa McEwan

  17 May 2013 | 12:30 pm

  You know how you've been saying for years how you would totally love The Hangover if only the guys in it weren't so young? Like that time you sent me that email where you were all, "Why can't The Hangover be grandpa-ier?" Or the other time you tweeted: "Sry, Todd Phillips, call me when ur ready 2 get ur fogey on. #nothx" Or that time your Facebook status was: "When will HOLLYWEIRD get serious and give me some raunchy dudebro comedy with mature gentlemen who have won Oscars? THE TIME IS NOW."Well, your day has finally arrived, my friend.Below, the trailer for the upcoming Universal Pictures…

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  ECHIDNE OF THE SNAKES

• Funniest Quote of the Day

  echidne

  17 May 2013 | 11:06 am

  From this article about why feminism is still needed:Because it’s assumed that if you are nice to a girl, she owes you sex — therefore, if she turns you down, she’s a bitch who’s put you in the “friend zone.” Sorry, bro, women are not machines you put kindness coins into until sex falls out.

• For Alas, We Have Sinned. On Michael KInsley's Defense of the Austerians.

  echidne

  17 May 2013 | 10:10 am

  Here's a fascinating story for you:  First the New York Times publishes an op-ed piece stating that economic austerity kills.  Then Michael Kinsley writes a piece partly seeded by that but mostly aimed at Paul Krugman's arguments about austerity as a misplaced policy during economic depressions of the type we have been (or still are) experiencing.What's fun about Kinsley's arguments is that they have nothing to do with economic theory debates about what works or what doesn't work in squashing depressions in the bud.   Nothing.Instead, Kinsley wants to talk about morality…

• Procrastination

  echidne

  16 May 2013 | 11:43 am

  I have mad skills in that!  I cleaned the fridge to avoid editing that chapter which lurks like some monster on my to-do-list.  And now I write this completely unnecessary blog post for the same reason!Astonishing how good I am at finding excuses for not doing the editing (which I hate):  Better to start in the morning when the whole day is empty of other stuff!  Better to work at it at the end of the day when the energy is calm!  Better to make sure all bills are paid first!  That window is dusty!  Perhaps I should book the dental checkup?  (No. …

• 115 Pounds of Pure Grit

  echidne

  16 May 2013 | 10:36 am

  Zoe Saldana plays Uhura in the newer Star Trek film.  She was interviewed on the Today Show, but about something a bit different than her acting:  This cover of the Allure magazine:The relevant bit on the right says:  Zoe Saldana.  115 Pounds of Grit And Heartache.I watched the video at the linked site and started feeling the way I always feel when trying to consume popular culture:  As if I had eaten too many Danish pastries on one sitting.  Bloated and weak.  (So I'm a culture snob.  Which you already knew, right?  Though I do love really bad…

• Thanks, Merci, Spasiba, Danke, Tack, Kiitos etc.

  echidne

  16 May 2013 | 9:22 am

  To all you lovely, kind, intelligent and discerning people who gave me money for this blog.  That money means that I can get hold of stuff quickly, that I can go to the primary sources and that I can get enough chocolate to keep the engines running.  It's a win-win, right?My deepest thanks to all of you who read here and who talk to me and who are part of this big movement to make the world a better place.  That sounds a bit exaggerated but I hope you get the point.

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• A Perfect Girlfriend Party | aka: How to make your Friend feel soooo loved

  Debba Haupert

  17 May 2013 | 4:19 am

  She must be something special. She is. Celebrate her. – Kobi Yamada You know the girlfriend, don’t you? The friend who will give you a ride to the airport and make it so fun you forget that you might be an inconvenience. The sister-friend who helps you clean out your basement, arrives early to help you have a successful (and fun) garage sale, and rides around with you for hours looking for a new place to move. The friend who is there for you, honest but kind, funny and sincere. Penny is that kind of friend. She’s a special friend. And she’s that kind of friend to all…

• The Perfect Gift (for the Perfect Friend) | #ThankfulThursday

  Debba Haupert

  16 May 2013 | 4:33 am

  Every gift from a friend is a wish for your happiness.    Richard Bach We all find occasion to look for a great girlfriend gift. That special gift to commemorate a birthday, celebrating a new job, the birth of a child, a wedding shower, the holidays. There seems to be no shortage of occasions for gift-giving opportunities; and as the saying (kinda) says: every gift to a friend is a wish for their happiness. Today’s ‘Thankful Thursday’ challenge is to find an ideal gift for a girlfriend – with no special occasion to base it upon. If you must, call it a “thank you…

• Celebrate Your Friendships! as featured in Women’s World magazine

  Debba Haupert

  15 May 2013 | 12:13 pm

  Share our similarities, celebrate our differences. (Celebrate our friendships too!)    M. Scott Peck Do you? Do you celebrate your friendships? Do you recognize the similarities and differences that make our friends special in our lives? Do you feel blessed that your friends are in your life? That’s our goal here at Girlfriendology – home of inspiration, appreciation and celebration of Girlfriends. We’re all about recognizing and acknowledging the women in your life who are there for you, sharing ‘women’s wisdom’ so we all benefit, and inspiring women to…

• I Heart My Nail Art | Sally Hansen Street Art from Girlfriend Judi Cogen

  Judi

  14 May 2013 | 4:38 am

  Every child is an artist.  The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.  ~Pablo Picasso What did you do this Mother’s Day, girlfriend? Fab friend JUDI COGEN gathered up the GirlChild and a friend and created some Nail Art magic. What are your ideas for creative, Street Art nails? We’d love to see the photos!  The GirlChild (a teenager) was thrilled when I suggested that she join me in a sponsored post for Collective Bias® for Sally Hansen Nail Art and Walgreens. I love spending time with her, but often when I suggest something she rolls her eyes and dives back into…

• Celebrate Women’s Strength – Hold your Head High Girlfriend!

  Debba Haupert

  13 May 2013 | 8:19 pm

  She held her head high & looked the world straight in the eye. Celebrate her strength. (& yours!)    Kobi Yamada Women are damn strong. We may be told that we’re not as strong as men, but I personally (& strongly) disagree. We’re strong enough to have children and raise amazing kids. We can lift weights and each others’ burdens. We can run marathons and endless errands, all while multi-tasking for multiple family members, and juggling home and work projects. We are strong and we look the world straight in the eye. (I love our gender!) We’re celebrating…

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  Prefers Her Fantasy Life

• Micro Brews, Spinach and Ex-husbands

  17 May 2013 | 1:54 pm

  What was I talking about?  Oh yeah, encouraging my kids to eat drugs. Well, here's another subject I get a D- in: Arguing in Front of the Children. As I mentioned, my ex-husband and I still live together.  It's called birdnesting.  The idea is, that since the kids didn't get a divorce, they shouldn't be shuffled from place to place.  With birdnesting, the kids stay in the house, and the parents take turns staying with them.  Only we don't take turns.  Cause we  can't afford it  think it's better for the family.  We each have our…

• How Not to Talk to Your Teen About Drugs

  11 May 2013 | 6:17 am

  Something is terribly wrong in my household. Instead of me reprimanding my kids for what they say, they reprimand me.  I'm constantly getting, "Mom, you can't mention your love of beer on Facebook.  You're a teacher."  Really?  As if the two aren't part of a symbiotic relationship. I'm also told not to talk to my kids' friends about my politics.  "Please, mom. No lectures about factories in Bangladesh.  Just drive us to the mall." There is no backlash from teens in my fantasy life. Like the other day.  When I was watching a sitcom with all three of them and…

• What They Don't Tell You About Divorce

  4 May 2013 | 5:37 pm

  So, I am officially divorced now.  But we still live together and he still doesn't do what I tell him. No matter. I have a lover, he has a lover; it's all good. Except when you see those bricks at a stadium, or a bench at a metro park--with inscriptions dedicated to spouses--and you now know you won't be seeing your name on one. When I was at the Art Institute of Chicago recently and I noticed a gallery dedicated by a man to his loving wife, I felt sick to my stomach.   Damn. Why couldn't I have divorced a rich man? Reason #584 why I prefer my fantasy life.Subscribe in a reader

• Keeping Happy Holidays in Christmas

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• Save Your Marriage

  Pink Lemonade Liz

  17 May 2013 | 5:12 pm

  When You Think Your Marriage is Over, Give It One More YearBy: Mort Fertel One of the questions I'm frequently asked is, "How do you know when it's time to give up on your marriage?" If you’re considering divorce, I suggest first trying to make it work for at least one more year. Did you hear that? Try for at least one more year! And I mean REALLY try. You can always call it quits. You always have that option. But once you pull that trigger, it's over. No more chances. Your life will never be the same. Do you have kids? Their lives will never be the same. If you end your marriage, you don't…

• Survival Guide to Get You & Your Family Ready for Spring!

  Pink Lemonade Liz

  17 May 2013 | 5:02 pm

  Spring has officially arrived and many families have started adding more activities to their already-packed schedules from baseball practices to school musical rehearsals. Mom Central CEO, Stacy DeBroff, has developed a survival guide for families to help them stay on top of important events and avoid "sticky situations" this spring season:    1.  Organizing the calendars and not just closets Everyone automatically thinks of closets when they think of spring cleaning, but what about personal calendars? Sit down and input every event for the new month and set electronic…

• Poster Art for the New Rock Stars of the Kitchen

  Pink Lemonade Liz

  17 May 2013 | 4:51 pm

  Artist Eric Junker Creates Hand-Printed Limited Edition Posters and Murals for Chefs Chefs with Posters Include: Andrew Carmellini, Suzanne Goin, David Lentz, Eric Greenspan,  Daniel Shemtob, Eric Park, Corina Wiebel and the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation After a recent write up on his posters for chefs in the New York Times Diner’s Journal led to an invitation to draw quirky murals on the walls of Lafayette Restaurant, Andrew Carmellini's new temple to French Cuisine in Manhattan, Silverlake-based artist Eric Junker has created a new category of culinary art that celebrates the…

• Survivor on Strength

  Pink Lemonade Liz

  13 May 2013 | 6:46 pm

  How to Turn the Problems of Childhood into the Virtues of AdulthoodSurvivor Shares 4 Strengths to Build Upon Acamea Deadwiler’s earliest memories are the two weeks when she, at age 6, and her brother, 5, nearly starved to death as her mother suffered a mental breakdown. Her stepfather, a Navy man, was away for extended periods, leaving Acamea alone with her brother and mother, who was convinced the outside world was out to harm the family. Deadwiler’s mother kept the three shut in their home and, eventually, restricted all food for fear of poisoning.    “I often think about…

• Maintainin​g Balance in Life

  Pink Lemonade Liz

  13 May 2013 | 6:21 pm

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  Boudoir Photographer in Houston | Hot Mama Boudoir in Houston Heights | Christine Tremoulet

• Beauty is a Matter of Perspective

  Christine

  21 Apr 2013 | 12:25 pm

  I wrote the other day about my thoughts on how you see yourself vs how the world sees you. The Dove Real Beauty Sketches campaign videos had me in tears because it resonated with what I hear from women all the time. The things we don’t like about ourselves are often the things that other people don’t even see at all. I never want to minimize how someone feels about themselves, but I want to show them how the rest of the world sees them. What has been fascinating to me over the past few days is the response I’ve seen to the campaign. Most of it has been very positive. It has…

• How You See Yourself vs How the World Sees You

  Christine

  17 Apr 2013 | 9:45 am

  Women. We are our own harshest critiques. Maybe it is because we are told at a young age not to be vain? Not to say that we are pretty? To be humble, to describe ourselves as plain so that we aren’t seen as boastful? Maybe it is the impact of the mass media on us? What they try to tell us is “beautiful” in the magazine pages, which is actually a Photoshopped version of reality that isn’t attainable by anyone that is human? Like the time that Redbook decided that Faith Hill needed an arm so skinny that she has no elbow. Whatever it is, it has to stop. You are amazing.

• Ms. T’s San Francisco Boudoir Photography Session

  Christine

  25 Feb 2013 | 7:53 pm

  Last summer I took the Hot Mama Tour on the road and set up San Francisco boudoir photography sessions. While I was there, I had the absolute pleasure of photographing Ms. T. Ms. T & I go way, way back – we first met years ago when she let me stay at her house when she lived in Austin and I needed a last minute place to stay during SXSW Interactive. Oh, what a trip that was – we had the best time that week! We simply clicked, rather immediately. Well, once I remembered to use my inside voice at 1am in her apartment. Back when I very first started doing boudoir sessions, Ms. T…

• Houston Boudoir Photographer – Mrs. K’s Session at the Heights Studio

  Christine

  17 Jan 2013 | 10:03 am

  Mrs. K took a fun “day off” from being a mom to come in to my Houston Boudoir Photographer studio in the Heights to do a Hot Mama session to surprise her husband with a birthday present. We had such a fun time working together! Oh my goodness. Her laugh & her smile just radiated – and of course I appreciate anyone who thinks my horrible jokes are as funny as I think that they are! I’m so thrilled that not only did she give me permission to share her photos here with you, as per my Privacy Policy, she also gave me permission to use them to design an album that my…

• You Are Enough. Celebrating Being a Boudoir Photographer.

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  People often ask me why I’m a boudoir photographer, and I’ll be honest – sometimes, it is hard to put in to words. It is actually a deeply personal choice, one that has grown out of pain, frustration, feeling as though we as women and as moms are viewed as not enough. Damn it. WE ARE ENOUGH. Just like we are. And my goal in life? My goal is to celebrate that through boudoir photography. I’m a boudoir photographer because doing it reminds me daily that I am enough, too. This is a message I want to spread far & wide. I don’t know how yet. I don’t have a…

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• I forgot to say

  Alice

  16 May 2013 | 2:28 pm

  I was a guest on the One Bad Mother podcast, which is always entertaining, and I don't think I did too much damage. I gave them terrible advice about the first trimester.I have a winner for my books giveaway, and she is Commenter #28: Roseanna! Your books are on their way, Roseanna, I swear it. ALSO ALSO I chose my glasses. My favorite from the beginning was the Je Ne Sais Quoi, and enough of you agreed that I went for it. That said, the rest of you have me planning on the Ruby Red for my second inevitable pair. How I treasure you all.     Here I am, smiling at myself. My hair seems…

• Certainly not feeling sorry for myself

  Alice

  15 May 2013 | 6:53 pm

  I messed up my neck. I don't know how. Stress, most likely. Our hectic modern stress-filled lives! I don't know how I've managed to keep my neck out of danger for so long. I use my neck, I have discovered, most of the time. On any given day, I'm liable to tilt, bend, stretch, turn, roll, crane, you name it. But not this week! This week I am lurching around like Frankenstein and yelling whenever I forget and move the damn thing. When I do move the damn thing every neck and neck-related muscle seizes up and I contemplate death. A couple of times I blinked too hard and the pain was so intense…

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  Alice

  2 May 2013 | 7:27 am

  Who wants to help me pick out eyeglass frames? You? Oh, I hope it's you. I had perfect vision. Had. Then one day, not long ago, I couldn't read the directions on a box of…something. (My memory is also failing me.) A few weeks later, I couldn't tell whether the shampoo I was considering contained sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate. (Important!) I noticed a deep vertical furrow running between my eyebrows, which became deeper (and weirdly achy) after every computer session. I had to hold takeout menus at arm's length. Then my arms were not long enough. I saw the fuzzy…

• Happy book-birthdays to us

  Alice

  25 Apr 2013 | 9:00 pm

  Rita, Eden, and I were emailing recently about how our books have recently celebrated (in their own quiet, unassuming way) their birthdays. Sleep is For The Weak is now a five-year-old, while Let's Panic About Babies is in its Terrible Twos. (Or "Terrific Twos," which is what the pre-pre-school program Henry attended was called. Those liars. Terrifying, maybe. I guess no one would have signed up for a class called "Terrifying Twos." I would have, and maybe that's why we had so few playdates. Oh, memories. Puzzling, dark memories.) ANYHOO, we thought we'd each do a giveaway to celebrate these…

• What are you reading?

  Alice

  23 Apr 2013 | 5:46 pm

  There's a podcast called What Are You Reading, hosted by the clever and funny Matt Debenham, and I would tell you to subscribe even if I hadn't made an appearance. I did, however. So you listen to my episode right now, do you hear me? And then listen to the others. Clear your schedule! We covered all kinds of book-related topics, including my favorite books from every year since I was ten, and I got so swept up in our witty repartee that I completely forgot about Judy Blume. I may never forgive myself. I know Judy Blume will never forgive me. Or maybe I read them before I was ten? I was…

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• Wanna See the Ugliest Photo of Me Ever? (You Know You Do.)

  Petunia Face

  14 May 2013 | 8:31 pm

  You know that moment when you go to take a photo with your phone and your kids are in front of you doing something freakishly adorable, or maybe it's a stupid delicious salad, the image of which you must upload to Facebook immediately as proof that once upon a time a tomato glistened just so...so you click on the little camera icon all quick-like and HolyMotherofSweetJesusFuck! The camera is set on the reverse function and there's your big-pored, double-chinned shiny ass face staring up at you with that line between your brows and your eyes looking down all dumb and caught off-guard, you…

• It's a 5.8.13 Party!!!!

  Petunia Face

  8 May 2013 | 8:48 pm

  If, like me, you have a thing for Fibonacci's Sequence, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, French, Joseph Gordon-Levitt speaking French, and poetry, then a.) it's pretty creepy how much we have in common, i.e. we are both pretentious assholes and should totally hang out, and b.) you should watch this video.Apparently JGL made this short film* inspired by Fibonacci's Sequence, and although I don't quite see the connection other than the spiral of a snail**, I'll take it seeing as how today is Fibonacci's Sequence*** day and I don't know how else to celebrate. 5.8.13. You know? 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13...the…

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  Petunia Face

  5 May 2013 | 8:50 pm

  This is a terrible picture taken at an unflattering angle in horrible light with my mom who is in immense pain--hence the heavy filter--but it's all I've got for now, so. This is how I am brave right now--posting this not kind photo--but that's about it.There are many awkward-ities when your mom has cancer, such as when the doctor asks about her sex life with me right there, or when I mistakenly sit on one of her nephrostomy bags full of urine. But I never expected it to be so awkward when people ask how she is doing.How's your mom?People at work, friends, the guy at the corner…

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  Petunia Face

  24 Apr 2013 | 11:16 am

  Once upon a time you could not eat a whole grape by yourself. Instead I would bite it in half with my front teeth and push slivers of it into your mouth and you laughed. Now we are here where you can eat whole grapes if you want, pluck them off the stem yourself with long, dimple-less fingers and talk to me of racism and what makes airplanes rise.This is 7. Angled teeth and tiny rubber toys that fall to the bottom of your backpack, pop music, ears pierced, you tell me now not to look when you undress. Are you looking? you ask, and I say no even though I am looking at an optical illusion, my…

• Meniscus

  Petunia Face

  17 Apr 2013 | 9:10 pm

   Too much. You know? I think you know. All of us too full. I see it as I walk around these last few days like an echo of last time and the time before that, how we pay for our coffee gently as we resist the push to overflow. And so we go about our day concave, the surface tension there like that, bound to each other. We tip toe, we rise and we hold on, until eventually, inevitably, we spill.

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  Our Bodies Our Blog

• Angelina Jolie, Breast Cancer, and You: How to Make the Right Decisions for YOUR Health

  Judy Norsigian

  17 May 2013 | 6:23 am

  Angelina Jolie certainly has good intentions in sharing her experience with breast cancer genetic testing and her decision to have a prophylactic mastectomy, and her announcement marks another welcomed example of well-known women coming forward about personal health issues. But it is now up to women’s health advocates to ensure that the media coverage and public debate that follows does not offer false information or false hope — which I fear it will, if women are not fully informed about all the issues involved before imagining that Jolie’s decisions would be the right ones for…

• Truth in Medicine: Vast Majority of Assisted Reproductive Technologies Fail

  Guest Blogger

  16 May 2013 | 11:15 am

  by Miriam Zoll In an essay recently published in the Wall Street Journal, Sarah Elizabeth Richards, author of the new book “Motherhood Rescheduled,” encourages women to ward off age-related infertility by simply freezing their eggs — like she did. Between the ages of 36 and 38, Richards spent $50,000 to freeze 70 eggs that she plans to thaw, fertilize, and insert into her uterus when she is 44 or 46. “Egg freezing,” she said, “stopped the sadness that I was feeling at losing my chance to have the child I had dreamed about my entire life.” Still looking for a mate at…

• One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: The Week in Over-the-Counter Emergency Contraception

  Rachel

  2 May 2013 | 1:12 pm

  Plan B on a drugstore shelf in Canada. Photo / Cory Doctorow What a frustrating week in the ongoing battle over evidence-based health policy. To the surprise and disappointment of women’s health advocates, the U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday filed an appeal to prevent girls under age 15 from gaining over-the-counter access to emergency contraception. Approaching the date U.S. District Judge Edward Korman’s order making levonorgestrel-based emergency contraceptive pills (such as Plan B and Next Choice) available without restrictions would go into effect, the Obama…

• “Cracked Open”: New Book Looks at Fertility and Reproductive Technology

  Rachel

  30 Apr 2013 | 6:30 am

  Our Bodies Ourselves board member Miriam Zoll has a new book coming out on May 1, “Cracked Open: Liberty, Fertility and the Pursuit of High Tech Babies.” Zoll tells her own story of infertility and IVF treatments, and shares what she learned along the way about assisted reproductive technologies. From the book description: When things don’t progress as she had hoped, she and her husband enter a science-fiction world of medical seduction, capitalist conception and bioethical quagmires. Desperate to conceive, they turn to unproven treatments and procedures only to learn that the…

• How Can We Help Teen Mothers Avoid and Cope With Postpartum Depression?

  Rachel

  25 Apr 2013 | 11:13 am

  Although there is a fair amount of information and research available on postpartum depression in general, very little of it seems to focus specifically on the needs or care of teen mothers. A pilot study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology in March attempts to fill in this gap — and it shows some promising results. First, the authors explain why the risks of PPD in teens are important: PPD puts adolescent mothers and their children at risk during an already challenging time in their lives, and this hardship may be a major determinant of poor outcomes for…

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• You can’t afford to lose your temper when you’re poor

  blue milk

  18 May 2013 | 12:45 am

  A few things about the extraordinary vulnerability of being a parent who is poor: You can’t afford to lose your temper. (You could lose everything). You can’t afford to unwind by sharing your problems with someone. You can’t afford to be tired and stressed and making less than perfect decisions. You can’t afford to cobble together solutions; for your own protection cobbled together solutions are illegal. You can’t afford to take time off work to deal with your kid, who is now stressed and tired and making not so great decisions, too. You can’t afford to pay…

• Electronic parenting

  blue milk

  18 May 2013 | 12:07 am

  Photo credit: Aboriginal performers on Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu’s Facebook website.

• On hypocrisy and feminism and men

  blue milk

  17 May 2013 | 5:39 pm

  Kiese Laymon’s debut novel, Long Division has just been published and I can’t wait to read it. Laymon is an incredibly perceptive writer (I’ve talked about him before here) and I don’t want to fangirl him too much but even his Facebook messages make for thoughtful reading. Here’s an essay from last year by Laymon in Gawker – “Kanye West is better at his job than I am at mine (but I’m way better at being a fake-ass feminist)” that reminds me that if we aren’t finding our social justice politics a struggle then we probably aren’t…

• Opinions I hold that almost no-one agrees with

  blue milk

  16 May 2013 | 7:46 am

  1. Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott’s paid parental leave scheme is progressive because it treats maternity leave with the same degree of legitimacy as sick leave for women in the workforce, and his scheme also provides more generous leave entitlements for parents and their newborns. (Hopefully the scheme also helps encourage women with great career potential to stay attached to the workforce long enough to rise to positions of seniority where they can remove institutional barriers that are holding back disadvantaged women). But for goodness sake, I know what Abbott meant when he said…

• Never read The Road while you have small children

  blue milk

  15 May 2013 | 4:25 am

  Benjamin Percy writing about one of my favourite authors, Cormac McCarthy and The Road in The Atlantic: As many have pointed out before me, he’s unafraid to stare into the abyss. He’s peering into the darkest corners of human existence, using a lamp with blood. I’ve read The Road several times now, but the first time I read it was soon after my son was born. I was especially emotionally vulnerable in that moment because he was having some issues with his breathing: He ended up getting a severe case of croup that closed his throat. He was transported to the hospital by…

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• How To Protect Your Hair at the Pool

  Julia Edelstein

  17 May 2013 | 1:15 pm

  Who cares if it’s still only spring? We’re already thinking about our first summer swim—and we want our readers to be prepared. So when you’re in and out of the pool, use these surprising tips from celebrity hairstylist Kristan Serafino to protect your hair. Before swimming, wet down and condition (but don’t rinse!) your hair. The conditioner will act as protective […]

• Extend The Life Of Your Shoes

  rebeccadaly

  17 May 2013 | 10:51 am

  Leather-soled shoes don’t stand up so well to all the wear-and-tear they’ll eventually take. Rough surfaces like pavement destroy them surprisingly quickly. Keep your shoes in top condition by having them fitted with rubber soles by a cobbler—these come in a variety of colors (including black and yes, even red for those Louboutins) and are so thin they don’t alter […]

• Smart Product: Built NY Picnic Bag Available for Pre-Order

  Kristin Appenbrink

  17 May 2013 | 7:05 am

  I don’t normally like to feature items that aren’t available immediately, but I love this new picnic tote from Built NY too much to wait. It looks just like a regular tote, doesn’t it? But…it unfolds into this: It’s everything you need for an outdoor meal in one tote. The bag includes: 4 sets of plates, flatware, and wine glasses. […]

• Today’s Thought

  rsdailythought

  17 May 2013 | 4:30 am

  Get the daily thought in your inbox. See more inspiring quotes on our Pinterest board. What’s Hot on RealSimple.com 6 Smart Buys for Your Makeup Bag 16 Tips for an Effortless Outdoor Party Coping With Bad Behavior at the Gym Filed under: Daily Thought

• How to Get Your Eyeliner Straight

  Kristin Appenbrink

  16 May 2013 | 1:25 pm

  It’s a good thing no one watches me put on my eyeliner or mascara everyday, I end up making the funniest faces. There’s something about putting on eye makeup that requires me to have my mouth agape. (Those silly faces actually do help. See our gallery of tips, How to Apply Makeup Well.) Eyeliner (especially liquid) can be the trickiest […]

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• The Take a Break Coffee Mug helps you through emergencies

  meghna

  17 May 2013 | 3:43 am

  People deal with emergencies and crises in many different ways. Some people completely freak out, others are efficient, while some reach to alcohol or drugs to be able to cope. For a very lucky few, these are unnecessary measures. These cool cats are able to take a step back, evaluate the situation and take the necessary steps. Of course, it always helps to drink a hot cup of coffee or tea to clear your mind. For the times you feel the desperate call of the steaming cuppa – whether it is because of a bad heartbreak, a frustrating day at work, or your home team losing that crucial match –…

• The iFace identity Will Speaker iPhone 5 Case: Pastel passion

  meghna

  17 May 2013 | 3:40 am

  iPhone cases are my latest obsession, and there seems to be a new and exciting one every day. In fact, it is possible to own a different case for every hour of the day, depending on your particular needs. Need to look fashionable? That’s no problem with this Michael Kors Neon iPhone Case; while the Case-Mate makes sure you are protected at all times. For the times when you are too bored to hold your iPhone too close to your face, and yet feel like you can’t hear too well, we bring to you the iFace identity Will Speaker iPhone 5 Case. Firstly, it is important to emphasize just how cute…

• Hello Kitty shorts for women amateur wrestlers?

  meghna

  17 May 2013 | 3:36 am

  Hello Kitty isn’t the most athletic figure around, and yet she seems to have made enough of an impact that we are actually starting to see sports apparel inspired by the cuddly kitty. We already love the line of Hello Kitty Golf Apparel by Loudmouth, lending some much needed whimsy to the serious sport. If recent reports are to be believed, it might not be too long before you get to see some of your favorite amateur wrestlers sporting Hello Kitty shorts at their fights! According to a report from Wombat Sports, women’s amateur wrestling is all set to go through a big makeover with the…

• Designer Maternity Wear for the Super Stylish and very Pregnant Duchess of Cambridge

  neha

  17 May 2013 | 3:33 am

  Kate Middleton is glowing, looking absolutely gorgeous and inspiring people all over the world, designers included. While she continues to rock her style even with a baby bump and trendy maternity wear, designers like Chloe, Donna Karan and Karl Lagerfeld have created outstanding designs fit for a royal mother. Chloe’s creative director Clare Waight Keller has created a stunner for the Duchess of Cambridge inspired by their latest Spring/ Summer catwalk show. Kate being the epitome of groomed-gorgeousness is immaculately dressed on every occasion, with the due date nearing and baby bump…

• Illamasqua launches the spooky Paranormal Collection

  nehasharma

  17 May 2013 | 3:25 am

  Get the perfect sexy vampire look with the new Illamasqua Paranormal Collection. The label, which always creates unique makeup collections, is now capturing the inner world of mystic. Well, I truly love the Twilight collection by Essence and Bobbi Brown, but the Paranormal Collection by Illamasqua takes ghostly on a beautiful level. The Paranormal collection was inspired by unbridled kinetic energy, spectral light and transcendental emotional forces. The Paranormal collection features out-of this-world shades in the coolest formulas to date. The spike collection includes Illamasqua Paranormal…

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• Weekly Open Thread with Tapestry

  tigtog

  17 May 2013 | 3:58 pm

  Hosting this weeks open thread is Carole King’s classic hit from the 70s. Please natter/chatter/vent/rant on anything* you like over this weekend and throughout the week. Carole King’s “Tapestry” with lyrics So, what have you been up to? What would you rather be up to? What’s been awesome/awful? Reading? Watching? Making? Meeting? What has [insert awesome inspiration/fave fansquee/guilty pleasure/dastardly ne'er-do-well/threat to all civilised life on the planet du jour] been up to? * Netiquette footnotes: * There is no off-topic on the Weekly Open Thread, but…

• Angelina Jolie and her mastectomy. (It was going to come up eventually.)

  Caperton

  15 May 2013 | 10:05 am

  In February, Angelina Jolie had a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy. This week, she wrote an op-ed about it for the New York Times. And here’s all I’m going to say about it: 1. Does it qualify as “brave” or “heroic” to get a preventive mastectomy? I don’t know. Mostly, it sounds like a medical decision made with the aid of her doctor in response to a medical threat, so I suppose that is what it is. What does qualify as brave, in my mind, is to speak about it so openly in a society where women are evaluated on the basis of their breasts, where…

• No, actually. No. Violence against women actually isn’t funny.

  Caperton

  15 May 2013 | 8:39 am

  No, The Onion. No, Hanna Rosin. A joke about beating a woman to death is not funny. No, Hanna, trivializing horrific violence against Rihanna to make a (supposedly) funny point about domestic violence is not funny or okay. Jesus Christ. (Trigger warning for domestic violence on the linked post.)

• Mother’s Day is Over – But Pregnancy Discrimination Isn’t

  Guest Blogger

  15 May 2013 | 6:00 am

  Guest Bloggers:  Vania Leveille, Washington Legislative Office & Lenora M. Lapidus, of the ACLU Women’s Rights Project: this post was originally published on the ACLU Blog of Rights. The ACLU Women’s Rights Project (WRP) is dedicated to ensuring that all women can lead lives of dignity free from violence and discrimination, including discrimination based on gender stereotypes. Women make up almost half the workforce today, and, if they become pregnant, most will work throughout their pregnancy. Given this reality, you probably think the stories below are works of a bygone era.

• LGBT community to the state of Minnesota: “YOU’RE WELCOME.”

  Caperton

  13 May 2013 | 7:46 pm

  [Update: Okay, so I'm a sucker. It's satire. Wishful thinking on my part, I suppose.] Well, you’ve done it now, Minnesota. You’ve gone and okayed same-sex marriage, and now Michele Bachmann is leaving. Congresswoman Michele Bachman threatened to leave Minnesota today if the state goes ahead with its plans to legalize gay marriage. In an interview with a local television station, the conservative firebrand said she believes God will destroy Minneapolis once the legislation is enacted, and wants to be far away when the reckoning happens. No, don’t go, Michele. Really.

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• Fill-It-Up Travel Set

  18 May 2013 | 9:50 am

  You splurged on your hair care products last month, so any and all waste hits you where it hurts the most: your wallet. Invest in the Fill-It-Up Travel Set ($25)...Visit Outblush for the full post.

• Gardeners Hand Therapy

  18 May 2013 | 9:46 am

  It's summertime and your hands are taking a beating thanks to your fondness for digging in the dirt. Add a tube of Gardeners Hand Therapy ($7-30) from Crabtree & Evelyn...Visit Outblush for the full post.

• King Johnny Tank Top

  18 May 2013 | 9:41 am

  Johnny Depp wearing a crown... yeah, that makes sense to us. Show just how obsessed you are with Johnny Depp (or James Franco, if you're nearsighted) with the King Johnny...Visit Outblush for the full post.

• Celestial Curve Earring

  18 May 2013 | 9:35 am

  Got a couple extra holes in your ears? Why waste them on boring old studs or hoops when you can gussy them up with this Celestial Curve Earring ($25)? It'll...Visit Outblush for the full post.

• Ann Taylor Wide Stretch Buckle Belt

  18 May 2013 | 9:30 am

  This Ann Taylor Wide Stretch Buckle Belt ($58) is so darned big, you could probably position it in the right spot and totally conceal that stubborn bit of belly pudge...Visit Outblush for the full post.

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  Vancouver Doula (...and Slow Birth)

• The Lumineers playing...

  Jacquie Munro

  18 May 2013 | 8:38 am

  A woman spiralinga partner drawinga woman in the showera cat watchinga doula holdinga fan blowinga strong womana boy cryinga midwife whisperinga bird singinga grandma helpinga boy in the raina lost cata pusha panta baby at home!(Photo courtesy of dad Chad Smith. Extra love always to mum Carie. Love to midwives Gillian and Carolyn and Patti. Hugs to grandma Smith and big brother Bruce, the boy in the rain...and the cats. And kisses to bonny Alice.)

• Cascade of interventions in first-time mothers with term births who experienced labour

  Jacquie Munro

  10 May 2013 | 5:45 pm

  Today, the report "Listening to Mothers III: Pregnancy and Birth" was released. I saw that the data suggested that the highest percentage of cesareans came from the induction group.I looked at my own data from the past 12 months (N=30) for first-time mothers who experienced labour (so gone are the multip births, the scheduled cesareans for placenta previa, the premature births, etc.) Of the 87% of clients who did not have an induction, there were NO cesareans. Of the 13% of clients who had inductions, 100% of them had epidurals and 50% of those women had cesareans. Overall, of the 30 clients…

• "I see someone has been food shopping!"

  Jacquie Munro

  10 May 2013 | 8:46 am

  “I see someone has been food shopping!”One little sentence spoken by one little boy, In an epic pose, Hand on hip,Peering into my fridge.We just looked at each other Eyes shiningAnd we laughed!It was a simple statement.At three years old, Finn knows that his Dagum (Grandad) and I (Deecy) keep quite an empty fridge. We tend to do European-style daily shopping for our meals - whatever we can carry home in baskets or on my bike. We eat very well. He was just genuinely surprised to see that we’d filled the fridge before he (and Jack, of course) arrived for a sleepover.But, what if an adult…

• The Garden and the Family

  Jacquie Munro

  9 May 2013 | 12:43 pm

  When I joined my husband's family, I found that I had to learn a new language...latin! All his sisters seemed to be avid gardeners and would chatter about moving the pieris japonica, or the joys of alchemilla mollis (I love showing children how the rain drops glisten on this plant, also known as Lady's Mantle). Three of us were pregnant at the same time, and we would dig and plant flowers and vegetables at the family cabin as our bellies grew, after our babies were born, and as our extended family expanded. Pregnancy strengthened our need to nurture the gardens.As my love of birth grew, so…

• Doula Myths...and the Reality

  Jacquie Munro

  29 Apr 2013 | 11:22 pm

  Oh, those urban doula myths...they just keep circulating...Myth #1: I'm always fully booked. The reality: I always have openings! I currently have 2 spaces available per month from August through the end of December 2013.  Many clients call as soon as they're pregnant, but, it's never too early nor too late to call. Sometimes, clients birth early (or move away), making room for a last-minute client. So, please email or phone me and we can have a good chat!Myth #2:I work with 7-10 clients per month. The reality: Eek! I'm a busy doula, but not because I…

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• Celebration Hangover

  Sizzle

  22 Apr 2013 | 11:33 am

  Is it possible to have a celebration hangover? Luckily, I’m officially done celebrating turning 40. I spent over a week connecting with dear friends in California and Seattle. I love birthdays because it’s an opportunity to show up and celebrate people. Sure, we should do this every day but let’s get real, some days you’re more concerned about getting through the work day and not eating cereal for dinner. That chance to say, hey! I’m glad you were born and are in my life! is one I don’t like to miss. I am so grateful to all the folks who came out of the…

• Hello 40

  Sizzle

  18 Apr 2013 | 7:47 am

  Today I turn 40. How did that happen? I can blink and picture myself on my 30th birthday tipsy and laughing at party with my 50 closest pals, thinking forty sounded so far away. It’s amazing where life can take you and how quickly time passes the older you get. My thirties taught me a lot about risk and faith and trusting myself and being brave. They taught me I am stronger than I thought and that being strong doesn’t mean being hardened to life, to being vulnerable, or feeling all the feelings. In fact, doing all of those things makes you strong. During the past decade I have…

• Sunshine Celebrating

  Sizzle

  16 Apr 2013 | 8:08 am

  I spent the weekend in California, soaking up the sun and the company of old friends. There’s nothing like spending time with people who have known you for years, who you fall easily into conversation with as if no time has passed, who you can fight and make up with like siblings, who you can be completely yourself around. What better way to kick off my birthday week celebration than that? It was great to see RaeRae and RunRun who graciously hosted me in their lovely Oakland apartment, to finally get to dine at my friend’s very popular and deliciously successful restaurant, State…

• “Enough”

  Sizzle

  10 Apr 2013 | 9:24 am

  I read some of my old journals the other day. You know, the kind where you use a pen and write words on paper. (I believe that’s considered retro now, that’s how old I have  become.) Entry after entry I talked about how I needed to lose weight. The pages were filled with body hatred and self-loathing, interspersed with boy drama. But the idea that I didn’t deserve love because I wasn’t thin, the notion that if I couldn’t get to a certain weight, nothing in my life would ever work out, was ever-present. It made me so sad to read. Because essentially I’ve…

• The Karaoke Neighbors: Episode 2

  Sizzle

  1 Apr 2013 | 7:54 am

  I tried the nice approach. We have called in noise complaints three times in three weeks and police have come out to shut the party down. We’ve tried enduring it, turning up the TV, shoving earplugs deeper in my ears. The neighbors insist on loud karaoke parties weekly, sometimes 2-3 times a week. Friday night, I was home alone and their party started up around 8 and was still going on past 11:30 when I attempted to fall asleep, rocked by the vibrations of their bass. By Saturday morning, I was pretty much a wreck. Having endured The Music Man for five years while managing the…

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• Soy Supplements for Menopausal Symptoms: Higher Doses and More Frequent Dosing May Help

  MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

  17 May 2013 | 6:24 am

  Studies assessing the effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) for the treatment of menopause-related hot flashes have yielded conflicting ... read more

• Atypical Antipsychotic Medications: What Do We Know About Their Reproductive Safety?

  MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

  15 May 2013 | 7:20 am

  Atypical antipsychotic medications are commonly used for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.  Despite the increasing use of these ... read more

• New Research from the CWMH: Vasomotor Symptoms Frequently Recur After Discontinuation of SSRI

  MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

  13 May 2013 | 8:10 am

  For the treatment of menopausal vasomotor symptoms (VMS), such as hot flashes and night sweats, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) ... read more

• Remote Enrollment Initiated in MGH Study Assessing Mood Symptoms Across Infertility Treatment

  MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

  7 May 2013 | 6:45 am

  We are pleased to announce the recent launch of an exciting new research initiative that is being conducted by the ... read more

• Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Perinatal Depression: Maybe or Maybe Not

  MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

  6 May 2013 | 7:11 am

  The omega-3 fatty acids, including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA), have a broad range of health benefits and ... read more

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• 30 Summer Foods for Weight Loss

  Brenda Kearns

  17 May 2013 | 2:57 pm

   Fat-busting superfoods that will help you lose weight.

• Ready to Run? How to Get off the Couch -- and Keep Going!

  Lela Moore

  17 May 2013 | 2:09 pm

  It may seem intimidating, even impossible, but making running your workout routine is within your reach. Armed with these tips -- and a good pair of running shoes -- you can work up to running from a minute to a mile, no problem.

• College Women More Prone to Problem Drinking Than Men: Study

  HealthDay

  17 May 2013 | 1:00 pm

  FRIDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- It comes as little surprise that college students sometimes binge drink, but new research shows that college women are more likely to drink unhealthy amounts of alcohol on a weekly basis than are college men.

• Alcoholics Who Smoke May Face Early Brain Aging

  HealthDay

  17 May 2013 | 1:00 pm

  FRIDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- Alcoholics who smoke have more problems with memory, problem solving and quick thinking than those who are nonsmokers, researchers have found.

• 20 Fitness Apps That’ll Get You Beach Ready

  Kimberly Dawn Neumann

  17 May 2013 | 12:57 pm

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  Empty Nest Blog

• Not What I Expected

  Natalie Caine

  17 May 2013 | 11:46 am

  It's not about the kids.  It's me.  I thought my life would be different now.  I thought I would have a partner that wanted to be fun.  Those are the words a woman shared with me and said I could share here.  Have you had that voice in your head?She knew all about ...do what makes you happy....stop waiting for him....you can't change anyone but yourself....you saw the signs before marriage.Knowing in your head, all the truths, doesn't take away the tears.  She was young and wondered if it was time to get out of this relationship.What she needed was to talk and…

• Dreams to the Golden Door

  Natalie Caine

  3 May 2013 | 9:03 am

  What is on your dream list?  What small step can you take to move forward?  When I decided to explore selling our home, my small step was to interview realtors.  I let them know I only had twenty to thirty minutes and this time together was simply an exploration.I wanted to know their marketing plan and pricing of my home.  I also needed to like them.  Sounds silly to say and yet, I knew the relationship between us mattered.  I chose the third broker out of three.  We continue to stay in touch. Dream a dream just for you.  Small dreams are satisfying,…

• My Leap Of Faith

  Natalie Caine

  27 Apr 2013 | 4:31 pm

  I had an experience out of town, 3000 miles from home. I was on work and fun time.  When I came back home, the impact from those six days, gave me a new idea.  I made a call, then another and then a final. Three interviews.  I stayed curious with each person. Decision happened.  I began the next action. I walked room by room. I sat. I teared up.  I jumped up.  I stayed up. Long nights of preparation. Heavy lifting. Choices happened over and over.  Questions asked at the table.  Lists made. Calendar enlarged.  Team player coming, hoping, for…

• Re-inventing Yourself

  Natalie Caine

  15 Apr 2013 | 3:24 pm

  Whether kids come back home, or you have no children, boomers don't want to be invisible.  They want to feel that their life learning's will be of VALUE.  Talking with boomers across the country, I have not heard one say that they want to do nothing forever. The opposite is true for them.  They know they will continue to live a long life, which could be thirty more years.  They don't see themselves in rocking chairs on a porch, eating at 4:30, and asleep by 7:30.  They do see themselves out and about, learning, contributing, making money, and building new friendships.

• An Inspired Life

  Natalie Caine

  11 Apr 2013 | 2:52 pm

  Sitting in a circle with our women's group, one of the things I suggested we do was to give each other a massage.  "I know nothing about massage, one woman shared, except to get them for myself."  Being a beginner is full of surprises, I replied."  Let your partner know what kind of touch you like, slow, deep, pauses, light, no talking, sip of water, blanket, music, eye mask, object to hold, etc.  Ask for what you want and ask for what you need from each other.  Is this feeling relaxing for you?  Do you need Kleenex, a stopping time, do you want to chat? …

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  BettyConfidential

• Beyonce Is (Probably) Pregnant Again!

  Lucia Peters

  17 May 2013 | 12:17 pm

  The rumor mill started churning this past Tuesday when Beyonce cancelled one of her Mrs. Carter Show performances—with (of course) speculation that the reason her doctors told her to rest up was because she’s pregnant again. Well, guess what? She’s (probably) pregnant again! Neither Beyonce’s nor Jay-Z’s reps have commented yet, but according to E! Online, multiple sources have confirmed that the hip hop power couple are expecting indeed expecting their second child. E! tends to be both reputable and reliable, so we’re inclined to actually believe it. It’s also not surprising…

• Hot Links! In Praise of Mom Jeans

  Lucia Peters

  17 May 2013 | 10:00 am

  We’re not totally sure we really WANT to be emulating The Bling Ring’s style—but because it’s a hilarious trip down memory lane, here’s how one might do it. Let’s go shopping! (TheGloss) Did you enjoy the Kitchen Nightmares season finale (the one with the most dysfunctional marriage ever)? Then you’ll probably get a kick out of these six other cooking shows—illustrated with animated GIFs, of course! (The Frisky) Is cheating via text worse than cheating in real life? Survey says… (HowAboutWe) When should you take down your online dating profile? (WeLoveDates) Beauty junkies,…

• Pinups for Pitbulls: Fighting for Change, Giving Furry Friends a Chance

  Diana Denza

  17 May 2013 | 9:00 am

  An estimated 2,800 pit bull-type dogs are euthanized (read: killed) each day in the United States alone, adding up to approximately 1 million lost lives annually. Sadly, simply being born a pit bull-type is practically a death sentence for dogs awaiting their forever homes in shelters, largely due to misconceptions about their “breed”. And that’s where Pinups for Pitbulls (PFPB), Inc. comes in. Founded by pinup model Deirdre Franklin in 2005, the nonprofit is a tireless advocate for pit bull-type dogs and dispeller of negative perceptions about these innocent animals. In honor of…

• Royal Baby Bump Style: Chloe, Lela Rose + More Top Designers Dream Up Chic Maternity Looks for Kate Middleton

  Lucia Peters

  17 May 2013 | 8:00 am

  Kate Middleton has maintained her impeccable sense of style throughout her pregnancy so far—although she’s still early enough along that she hasn’t had to break out any serious maternity looks yet. Now that her baby bump is starting to show, though, she’ll be getting there soon. This, of course, begs the question: What will she wear as she gets closer to her due date? In an attempt to answer this question, WWD asked thirteen top designers to dream up some super stylish maternity looks for Kate. Click through for a look at our favorites, and be sure to check out the whole set at WWD!

• Emma Watson Dishes on Playing the Bad Girl, Her Stylish ‘Bling Ring’ Character Inspiration + More

  Lucia Peters

  17 May 2013 | 7:00 am

  Emma Watson is taking Cannes on by storm—and not just because of her dynamite fashion sense! Sofia Coppola’s long-awaited next flick, The Bling Ring, had its Cannes Film Festival premiere this week, and word on the street is that Emma’s risky turn as bad girl Nicki has paid off: Says the Hollywood Reporter, “Speaking Valleyese with impeccable banality, the ensemble cast delivers comprehensive portraits of superficiality and moral cluelessness. It’s fun to see Watson departing so decisively from her smartypants Hermione identity”; according to Variety, “Watson [takes] special…

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  Twenty Four At Heart

• Travel – Day – Friday

  Suzanne

  17 May 2013 | 12:01 am

  I’m on my way to North Carolina today. (Because I haven’t traveled enough lately …?) I hate traveling cross country, but I’m sure it will be worth it once I arrive. After all, I have a son graduating from college! Oh my! How is it possible when I’m only 24? I’m not sure how much time I’ll have and/or when I’ll have Internet access while on this trip. I’ll probably be sporadic with my blog posts for the next week-ish. Yesterday, my appointment with Paul Newman was my top priority. When he works on me regularly, I live with less pain.

• San Francisco Photowalk

  Suzanne

  16 May 2013 | 12:01 am

  I had a lot of fun in San Francisco the last couple days. I realize a lot of you have never been to a photowalk, so I thought I’d share a little about it. Most photowalks are small (4-10 participants who live locally). Photowalks are usually organized by one or two photographers. Participants of various skill levels meet, take photos – all the while networking and learning from each other. Tuesday’s event, however, was huge and organized by a combination of photographers and Google. Group Photo by Peter Adams. The big “draws” for this walk were: •  Google was…

• Stormy Skies

  Suzanne

  15 May 2013 | 12:01 am

  I’m still up in San Francisco, on a very whirlwind trip. I’ll update you tomorrow about my adventures here. In the meantime, I wanted to share this storm photo from Santa Barbara. Once in awhile I’m lucky enough to catch extra-magical light. This was one of those moments …. Click on photo to purchase, or view larger, in 24atHeart gallery.

• Away in The Bay

  Suzanne

  14 May 2013 | 12:01 am

  I’m up in San Francisco today and tomorrow for a big photo event. I hope those of you who live in the Bay Area will come join us. (Over 1,100 people have RSVP’ed and I’m sure even more will show up.  I imagine there will be news coverage, etc., etc.) I have a hard time “packing light” when I travel. First of all, I’m female. We women need our hair brushes and lotions and potions. And our shoes. I always travel with a laptop so I can upload photos and work on them in my “spare” time. In addition, I usually have one or two cases of heavy…

• The Weekend Recap

  Suzanne

  13 May 2013 | 12:01 am

  I hope you had a nice weekend. I had a fun couple days. I’m about to begin a very chaotic two-week schedule, so it was nice to have a relaxing weekend. On Saturday, I spent time up in L.A. enjoying a (slightly early) Mother’s Day celebration with my family. I wore a black dress, and sparkly flip-flops. (You can do that in Southern California!) Here’s a bad iPhone selfie photo. It shows my wrinkles. My daughter gave me flowers she bought at a local farmer’s market. They’re so pretty. Click on photo to purchase, or view larger, in 24atHeart gallery. The day ended…

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  moosh in indy.

• addie in NYC days one and two

  Casey

  17 May 2013 | 7:24 pm

  Remember how I said you wouldn’t like the subway? I was wrong. As long as no part of you is touching any part of a stranger you LOVE the subway. You already know the difference between uptown and downtown you know that streets are shorter than avenues. We easily walked more than 6 miles today and you never complained. When you were tired you asked to take a break. When you wanted to take a picture you asked if I would stop so you could. You move out of foot traffic to tie your shoe. You bob and weave on busy sidewalks like a lifelong pro. People talking to themselves, trees, their…

• to addie – to new york

  Casey

  15 May 2013 | 11:04 am

  Tomorrow I will pick you up from school under the ruse that I am taking you to the eye doctor when in reality we will be headed for New York City. Just you and me, for the entire weekend. I do hope it’s okay that I keep springing these surprises on you, there’s so little that impresses you anymore and given your highly curious nature it’s in the name of self preservation that I don’t tell you about trips like this lest I be bombarded with a hundred thousand questions which cause me to rethink my decision to bring you along in the first place. I have a few plans laid…

• here there everywhere.

  Casey

  7 May 2013 | 11:02 am

  Things are in a sort of chaotic, yet silent uproar around these parts. I haven’t fully unpacked my suitcase since the end of February and starting on Thursday it will be in constant motion until May 20th. I won’t even be home for Mother’s Day, I’ll be in the second happiest place on earth with my own mama. I talked to her yesterday and she squealed “I’ve been telling everyone that my kid is taking me to Disneyworld for Mother’s Day!” I was writing her a little Mother’s Day thank you letter when I realized we are now equals. I don’t…

• when you spend your birthday at disneyland.

  Casey

  2 May 2013 | 3:25 pm

  My birthday at Disneyland was everything I dreamed a birthday at Disneyland could be. Some people thought I would be lonely. Other people thought I was crazy. Tracey met me early on and we both peed a little on Tower of Terror. Afterwards she took me to lunch and it was the most perfect segue into the rest of my day. I met Mr. Origami, Alexander, who just so happens to share the same birthday as me . (He guessed I was 26. Bless you Alexander.) He gave me a little purple origami box I put my ticket in when I got home. I befriended an eight year old named Wallace in a single rider line, I kind…

• thirty-fun

  Casey

  28 Apr 2013 | 1:03 am

  It’s April 28th which means it’s my birthday. Only the very best day of the year for yours truly. I spent last night at the Radio Disney Music Awards as a Minnie Messenger surrounded by screaming Mahomies, Beliebers, Directioners, Simpsonizers and Selenators. We all went a little crazy.   At the end, enough confetti was dropped on my head I began to worry about being buried alive in it, but if there’s one thing I can always count on Disney for, it’s confetti and fireworks. Today will be spent at Disneyland, the happiest place on Earth and the place where my heart…

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  Blogger For Hire

• Raising Teens (Actually a Teen and a Preteen): So Far, So Good

  MomGrind

  26 Apr 2013 | 1:01 pm

  My two girls are growing older, and I'm loving every minute of it. "Will you have another one? You still could" I am asked once in a while. At forty one, yes I still technically could, and I guess I'll continue to hear this question for 3-4 more years before it finally stops. I could have one more baby, but I don't want to. I know I've blogged about my fear of the future, in fact I blogged about it more than once. As a fairly anxious person, I like knowing where things stand, and I like to be in control. Of course, control is an illusion, and as life progresses, things keep changing and you…

• Saying Thank You with Chocolate (Merci Chocolates Giveaway – CLOSED)

  MomGrind

  9 Feb 2013 | 2:26 pm

  I’m in the midst of dealing with caffeine withdrawal. I have recently realized that I’m addicted to my very strong morning coffee and as I’m unwilling to be addicted to anything, I stopped cold turkey yesterday, which is probably not the best idea. The terrible headache of yesterday has now turned into brain fog, sluggishness [...]© All rights reserved. This post is from MomGrind and cannot be republished without express written permission. MomGrind ® is a registered trademark of VDL, Inc. Saying Thank You with Chocolate (Merci Chocolates Giveaway – CLOSED)

• The Kitchen. My Happy Place.

  MomGrind

  6 Dec 2012 | 4:00 am

  This is very unfeminist of me, I'm sure. Or is it? My beloved late grandma Chava was the exact opposite of a feminist. Her happy place was the kitchen. Her only place was the kitchen, actually - she spent her entire life there, or so it seemed. She cooked there, starting early in the morning and finishing late at night. She ate her meals there, and she rested in her little kitchen - I can still see her sitting in her usual chair, listening to the radio, dozing off. She was tired, no doubt - now that I cook so much I know how physically taxing cooking is, and she was also overweight and…

• Can You Handle Negative Feedback?

  MomGrind

  2 Oct 2012 | 5:04 pm

  I was helping a fellow food blogger with her Facebook page, basically doing for free what I normally charge for, when I happened to mention that she could improve her food photos by using natural light. Her reaction? She immediately disconnected, distanced herself, refused any further help from me and basically gave me the cold shoulder. I was amazed!© All rights reserved. This post is from MomGrind and cannot be republished without express written permission. MomGrind ® is a registered trademark of VDL, Inc. Can You Handle Negative Feedback?

• The Big Facebook Cleanse

  MomGrind

  12 Jul 2012 | 2:00 pm

  When I set out to delete all my "fake" Facebook friends, I expected to get down to 300 friends, from my initial list of 500. To my surprise, I ended up with 245 friends - less than half of my original list. Facebook means different things to different people, and to me, in the past, it meant "the more the merrier." But as I grow and evolve I change my opinion on things, including social media. I started feeling that I was paying a price for the relatively high number of people in my Facebook network. The quality of my Facebook experience was low, diluted by annoying posts from people who were…

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  Viva la Feminista

• 10 Years

  18 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  Mom & Me circa 1977 Undated photo of Mom

• Mother's Day Giveaway

  12 May 2013 | 5:30 am

  Happy Mother's Day to everyone who has mothered in any way. And to celebrate, thanks to My Yoga online, I'm giving away a year-long membership to their website. Feel like you don't have time to go to a yoga class? And DVDs are just not for you? Why not try this online yoga site? Videos are available not just on your computer, but also tablets, TVs and mobile devices. There's more than just yoga too! There are also pilates and wellness videos available. So here's the deal: To enter just leave a comment and leave your email address or tweet this giveaway (@veronicaeye so I know you did this!).

• EVENT: Choice Rocks! (New Mexico)

  9 May 2013 | 5:30 am

  If you live near Albuquerque, New Mexico, what are you doing on May 18th? May I suggest you head out to "Choice Rocks! 2013" It's a benefit for Planned Parenthood of New Mexico and tickets start at $20 for general admission and $50 for VIP tickets. It looks like a great time and at an affordable price too. So what are you waiting for?

• IMOW Muslima

  7 May 2013 | 5:30 am

  Did you know that there is an online museum of women? The International Museum of Women is totally online and showcases some great art. Their latest exhibition is  MUSLIMA: MUSLIM WOMEN'S ART & VOICES  and features the artwork, stories and ideas of Muslim women who are standing up for their rights, reforming Islam from within, and reclaiming their religion for themselves. The curator, Samina Ali, led the peaceful protest at a West Virginia mosque that prompted the American Muslim group CAIR to change its policy about admitting women through a mosque's main doors. The best part…

• Book Review: Yoga Wisdom at Work

  5 May 2013 | 5:30 am

  Part of my mission to get myself healthy involves doing yoga. When I was contacted about a new book about yoga at work, I was all, "Yay!" And due to my hectic life I skim a lot of my emails. So...yes, when I was contacted I thought, "Oh, a book to help me do yoga at work..." well, it is and it isn't that kind of book. I will admit that I have not read the whole book yet. I wanted this review up quickly as when, Yoga Wisdom at Work: Finding Sanity Off the Mat and On the Job goes on sale May 6, 2013, authors Maren and Jamie Showkeir will donate a percentage of that day’s sales to Namaste…

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  No Cleaning Here

• Just-In-Time Productivity

  9 May 2013 | 3:00 am

  I have degrees in Business and Accounting, and love the idea of JIT productivity.  If I owned or managed a company, and had the means to produce something, it is what I would use.   The Just-in-Time inventory system focus is having “the right material, at the right time, at the right place, and in the exact amount”, without the safety net of inventory.  That way, you don't have to pay money to store something, or worry that the cost of the inventory will be more expensive than what you can currently buy it for, or worry that it will become obsolete before you use…

• Coming Clean

  7 May 2013 | 11:48 am

  Many and most times in my life, I feel like there are things I need to hide about myself.  Two things that come to mind right away are my spirituality and my other uality (which should and will remain hidden).  Just like the other uality, there are some people who would feel uncomfortable with me being open about my spirituality, so that is why I am equally uncomfortable bringing it up in most circumstances.  Just like my marriage is a safe place for my other uality, my church is a safe place for my spirituality.  But this is my blog, so I can say (and post…

• Sobering Up

  27 Apr 2013 | 3:07 am

    I will admit that when I wrote this blog 4 years ago, I thought I was pretty funny and a good writer.  I don't think either anymore.  Life has a way of sobering us up at times, and it has been pretty sobering for me these last 4 years.  The difficulties were beginning when I wrote the blog before, which is why I started writing it, but I still had some of my childhood in me.  I think that is all gone now.    This isn't a pity party - everyone has their troubles, some much greater than my own.  I am thankful for my set of challenges…

• The Red Sox

  26 Apr 2013 | 3:41 pm

  Our family went to our first Boston Red Sox game last week.  Just being at Fenway Park for the first time was truly amazing.  It feels like you've stepped back in time 100 years, and are walking in the footsteps of generations of fans.  Its a legend that upholds its reputation.  We were fortunate enough to be given seats directly behind homeplate, and couldn't believe how lucky we were.  I think Mike and I had more fun than the kids, since we'd grown up hearing about Fenway Park.  I've never been someone who watches baseball on TV, but I loved watching the game…

• My Fitness Pal and Runtastic

  25 Apr 2013 | 5:49 am

  I have a new friend.  Two actually.  We are a friend triangle - they get along great too, but they don't like each other more than they like me.  Sometimes they do talk behind my back about me, but then always tell me exactly what was said.  Sometimes they tell me things I don't like to hear, but its always the truth.  Other times, they are very encouraging.  I first got to know My Fitness Pal a couple of years ago, but as with most new friends, we didn't really get to know each other until this last January, when we started seeing each other on a…

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  Women on Business

• Study Finds Women are More Ethical at Work than Men

  Susan Gunelius

  18 May 2013 | 7:01 am

  We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/WomenonBusiness If you haven't already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. http://www.womenonbusiness.com/feed/

• Mobile-Friendly Email Design – What It Is and Why It Matters [Infographic]

  Susan Gunelius

  16 May 2013 | 3:06 pm

  We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/WomenonBusiness If you haven't already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. http://www.womenonbusiness.com/feed/

• Getting Ahead!

  Guest Contributor

  15 May 2013 | 6:24 pm

  We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/WomenonBusiness If you haven't already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. http://www.womenonbusiness.com/feed/

• Women on Boards – Leading Companies of Silicon Valley

  Susan Gunelius

  14 May 2013 | 9:42 am

  We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/WomenonBusiness If you haven't already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. http://www.womenonbusiness.com/feed/

• Employees or Independent Contractors? The IRS Is Watching

  Susan Gunelius

  12 May 2013 | 6:54 pm

  We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/WomenonBusiness If you haven't already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. http://www.womenonbusiness.com/feed/

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  Corporette

• Weekend Open Thread

  Kat

  17 May 2013 | 11:15 am

  Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Wedges are big for the summer (aren’t they always, though?) and I like the curved, slenderish heel on this one.  It’s available in black, silver, and gold; I love the gold the most.  The shoes are $59.99 at Amazon. Aerosoles Women’s Bronze Age Wedge Sandal (L-2) The post Weekend Open Thread appeared first on Corporette.com.

• Weekly News Update

  Kat

  17 May 2013 | 10:00 am

  Like these posts? Follow us on Twitter or Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale through our CorporetteDeals Twitter feed.) You can also follow us on Pinterest. - Angie at YouLookFab knows the secret to scrunched sleeves. - Wow, I think this is the most-liked thing on the Corporette Facebook page, ever: an amusing essay at Jezebel from a woman tired of being told she “doesn’t have to dress up” for work. - SheFinds brainstorms how to make your clothes last longer. - I’m not sure I can conceive of an…

• Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Long-Sleeve 100% Silk Blouse

  Kat

  17 May 2013 | 7:04 am

  Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Friday! For your consideration: JC Penney has a number of really affordable silk blouses. Inexpensive silk blouses have their pluses and minuses, but given the trend right now for slightly sheer, drapey blouses, I have a feeling these would be right on point. I like the white one (with a white cami beneath it, of course), but there are a number of fun colors. The blouse was $40 but is now marked to $24 on sale; it’s available in misses, petites, and talls, sizes XS-XL. Worthington®…

• Coffee Break: Platswoon Pumps

  Kat

  16 May 2013 | 11:59 am

  6pm has a bunch of colors of the Stuart Weitzman Platswoon pump on sale, including this great mushroom brown pair (which I think would be a great nude-for-me shade for someone out there, or just a great brown pump). They also have a darker brown, a dark purple, two reds, a “hummus” beige, and, for the more adventurous readers out there, “rainbow python.” All of the shoes were $325, but they are now marked $146-$229. The shoes pictured are $147. Stuart Weitzman Platswoon (L-2) Psst: Stuart Weitzman is just one of the brands readers swear by for comfort — check out…

• How to Step Up Your Working Wardrobe

  Kat

  16 May 2013 | 11:05 am

  How do you step up your wardrobe when you want to be considered for a promotion or raise? Reader U wonders for her business casual office… I work at a company where there are no strict guidelines to what we should wear. Most days, we are fine wearing casual to business casual. Even with my position as a forecasting specialist, i am not requested to wear something more formal. Jeans with a formal top or a dress are my go-to when we are requested to wear something more presentable. However, I am applying for a supervisory position and have start wearing more formal clothes, specially…

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  Woman Tribune

• Britax B-Ready Travel System Giveaway Event

  Holly

  18 May 2013 | 7:08 am

  With summer quickly approaching, you likely have already begun to make summer vacation plans–or at least have started thinking about the possibility of taking a summer family vacation. Traveling as a family can be hard enough, but if you’re adding a baby to the mix this season, they will likely most definitely scoff at any concrete, scheduled plans you may make. Well, if babies could scoff, that is. Mom to Bed by 8 has organized a giveaway event perfect for anyone with a new baby in the family. Just in time for summer and summer traveling, one lucky reader will win a Britax…

• What’s on Dad’s Father’s Day Wish List? Coleman Grill Giveaway Event Sponsored by MyPerfectGift.com

  Holly

  17 May 2013 | 7:00 am

  Do you know what dad would like for Father’s Day? I look forward to Father’s Day every year. In fact, I’m pretty sure I get more excited about it than my dad does; but I think that is what naturally happens when someone is raised by a single parent–that parent gets spoiled rotten when that child grows up and can pick out the perfect gift to celebrate those parent-specific days. Shopping for dads can be difficult, though. If my dad wasn’t a huge beer snob, I would likely be at a complete and utter loss when it came time to pick out gifts for Father’s Day and…

• The Day a Truck Crashed into My House

  Holly

  15 May 2013 | 1:59 am

  This past Saturday was supposed to be awesome. My aunt and grandmother had come up to my house for a visit in the early afternoon, and because they have been hard at work cleaning out my grandmother’s attic, they brought me some goodies, including a turquoise toybox that sat in my bedroom when I was very young. It has a rip in the top and should probably be recovered, but it has a lot of special meaning to me. After my family left, I settled in to tackle a gigantic workload. I had a few posts I wanted to finish up and post here, and I had a lot of fresh ideas for posts that I wanted to…

• Summer Adventure Plummet Falls Adventure Water Slide Giveaway Event

  Holly

  15 May 2013 | 12:38 am

  What’s more fun than going to a water park with the family in the middle of summer when you can’t bear to stand the heat and humidity any longer? I’ll tell you what–creating that water park in your own backyard! The Plummet Falls water slide and pool allows kids to plummet down the Banzai water slide, refresh in the splash pool, and get drenched in the falls, all without leaving the backyard. This water slide park comes with everything anyone would ever need for hours of summertime fun. Mom to Bed by 8 has organized this awesome giveaway event where one lucky reader…

• How the Elderly Can Stay Mobile Despite the Crippling Effects of Arthritis

  Melissa

  13 May 2013 | 6:00 am

  Poet Emily Dickinson once wrote, “Old age comes on suddenly, and not gradually as is thought.” That was certainly true for my neighbor. It seemed that one day I saw him driving along in his classic sports car, and the next he was riding a mobility scooter. It turned out that my neighbor had taken a nasty spill in the tub which aggravated his arthritis. According to the National Council on Aging, older adults are treated for falls in emergency rooms at a rate of about once every 15 seconds. I was really surprised to hear about my neighbor having arthritis. He is only in his early…

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  Carrie and Danielle

• Ideas for an Outdoor Living Space You’ll Never Want to Leave

  Danielle

  16 May 2013 | 5:47 am

  Spring weather unlocks an urge in most people to get outside by whatever means necessary after a winter of being cooped up. Standing outside and enjoying the sun is pleasant, but you definitely don’t need to stop there. Invest some time and money this year [...] No related posts.

• The Classiest Ways to Show Off Your Bling

  Maire

  15 May 2013 | 1:11 pm

  We’ve all seen little girls playing dress-up: They pile on every single piece of jewelry they can find and think they look absolutely stunning. Of course, this approach doesn’t really work for grown-ups! To make a style statement, it’s better to practice moderation and choose pieces of jewelry that [...] Related posts:Show Your Stripes: 4 Modern Ways to Wear this Classic Fashion Trend

• Advice for International Students

  Danielle

  15 May 2013 | 7:34 am

  Schools in the United State have a reputation for embracing students from around the world. In fact, according to the HuffPost, US colleges have recently been recruiting international students. While the recruitment practice may make it easier to be accepted into an American school, there are many [...] No related posts.

• 3 Great Neighborhoods in Baltimore

  Maire

  30 Apr 2013 | 1:05 pm

  Baltimore is a city rich in history, with more than 200 neighborhoods, each with something special to offer. And with the many public transportation routes in and around Baltimore, there’s really no location too far off the beaten path. Whether you’re looking for a quiet, luxurious lifestyle or to live [...] No related posts.

• Wedding Gift Registries Etiquette

  Danielle

  15 Apr 2013 | 11:09 am

  Your dream wedding will probably end up costing a pretty penny, but that doesn’t mean you should expect to break even with your wedding gifts. Don’t get me wrong– most wedding guests are pretty generous with their gifts, and you’ll likely be pleasantly surprised with your [...] No related posts.

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  NewsonWomen: Women in Business, Women Entrepreneurs, Women in the News

• Producer and Screenwriter Shonda Rhimes, Mother of Two, Talks to Oprah about How She became Successful.

  Alice Krause

  18 May 2013 | 7:46 am

• Facebook Exec Carolyn Everson and former Diageo Exec Debra Kelly-Ennis join Hertz Board of Directors. Watch Carolyn talk about Facebook on Mobile.

  Alice Krause

  17 May 2013 | 12:08 pm

  Hertz Global Holdings, ranked #309 on the Fortune 500 List, appointed 2 women to its Board of Directors - Carolyn Everson and Debra J. Kelly-Ennis. Carolyn is Vice President of Global Marketing Solutions for Facebook, Inc. Debra is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Diageo Canada, Inc. Read more in the prnewswire press release. Watch Carolyn talk about mobile:

• Melanie Hughes made Executive Vice President/Human Resources at Tribune Company.

  Alice Krause

  17 May 2013 | 11:47 am

  Tribune Company appointed Melanie Hughes Executive Vice President/Human Resources. Melanie is the former Chief Administration Officer for Gilt Groupe. Read more in the prnewswire press release.

• Top CEO Jack Welch of GE fame, says Don't have just one Mentor, have lots of Mentors!

  Alice Krause

  17 May 2013 | 11:29 am

• Christie Kelly made Chief Financial Officer at Jones Lang LaSalle.

  Alice Krause

  17 May 2013 | 6:33 am

  Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE: JLL) appointed Christie B. Kelly Chief Financial Officer. Christie had been Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Duke Realty Corporation. Read more in the prnewswire press release.

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  Rise of the Innerpreneur

• An Experiment in Selling Products Online using Pay What It’s Worth Pricing

  Tara Joyce

  15 May 2013 | 12:07 pm

  I’m curious about selling products online using PWIW and how it can work best. So, about six months ago I turned some communication tools I’d created over the years into products and began selling them in my store using PWIW. Using PWIW for an Online Store For my experiment, I wanted to figure out a strong way of selling a product online using PWIW. My first task (I felt) was to find software to help me with the buying and selling of my products. I needed a shopping cart tool to enable the sales transaction and to provide the product to buyers after sale. After doing research I…

• Arn (Zingdad) Allingham: April 2013 Innerpreneur Spotlight

  Tara Joyce

  26 Apr 2013 | 3:00 pm

  Arn (Zingdad) Allingham Dreamer, author, healer, and tea boy Zingdad.com I am: The other you. Beyond that I am an awakening soul working hard to remember who I REALLY am. And as I do so, so I discover, I cannot help but to also assist others around me to awaken and remember who THEY really are too! I write, I share and engage. I offer healing. And I live the most blissful self-sustainable life in an off-the-grid home in a beautiful mountainous forest in sunny South Africa. My passion is for: Reminding those who are ready to remember of who they really are: an eternal, immortal creator being…

• another thing I think I know about personal branding

  Tara Joyce

  26 Apr 2013 | 3:00 pm

  My point-of-view matters. Who am I? Why am I here? These questions matter to my personal brand. The answers not so much. It’s not really about them. My value lies in the asking, in the questions. Exploring my distinct point-of-view is good for me, and it’s good for business. For knowing I matter matters deeply. I am contributing to my brand’s wealth whenever I focus on discovering more about what makes me uniquely and invaluably me. I can hear my point-of-view when I listen inwards, and when I listen to what is reflected back at me by my marketplace and my community. Through…

• one thing I think I know about personal branding

  Tara Joyce

  20 Apr 2013 | 4:04 pm

  There is no demand for my message. Personal branding isn’t about packaging myself up into a pretty box and showing only the good and glowing. The whole me, not my tidy little message, is what people want and will see, whether I attempt to control it or not. Establishing a message for myself, deciding on a pretense, trying to make you think what I want you to think about me, is not of benefit to me. And it’s not of interest to you. You don’t care about what I want to pretend to be. My personal brand, it is my Marketing, and it’s not something I do to you. Marketing is…

• Living in Creative Tension

  Tara Joyce

  1 Apr 2013 | 1:07 pm

  In Peter Senge’s book The Fifth Discipline, he writes, “The gap between vision and current reality is a source of energy. If there were no gap, there would be no need for any action to move towards the vision. We call this gap creative tension.” It seems to me that when we allow ourselves to be in the gap between our dreams and our reality — to live in our own creative tension — we find our self most ripe with the solutions we need. In this space we are living our questions, and the tense energy we create from “not knowing” activates our curiosity. This gap in…

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  Carrie Leber PR ~ fashion, beauty, and lifestyle pr

• All You Magazine ~ May 2013

  carrieleber

  23 Apr 2013 | 7:37 am

• Traditional Home ~ May 2013

  carrieleber

  23 Apr 2013 | 7:30 am

• Redbook.com

  carrieleber

  27 Mar 2013 | 9:37 am

• Redbook ~ April 2013

  carrieleber

  16 Mar 2013 | 6:52 am

• Harper’s Bazaar ~ April 2013

  carrieleber

  15 Mar 2013 | 7:30 am

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  Get Organized Wizard

• Premium Subscribers: Update

  Michele Connolly

  16 May 2013 | 3:24 am

  Hello to my wonderful Premium Subscribers! I wanted to update you on a few things… 21-Day Simplify Your Life Challenge The 21-Day Simplify Your Life Challenge is off to a fabulous start! So far we’ve been decluttering, organizing chores, sorting priorities, and dealing with perfectionism. I’m especially loving people’s photos. Not bad for just a few days! As a Premium Subscriber this challenge is included for you, so make sure you take advantage of it if you’d like a simpler life. Many people are going at their own pace so it’s not too late to join in.

• Simplify Your Life Challenge

  Michele Connolly

  7 May 2013 | 4:35 am

  UPDATE: The $2 offer has now closed. If you: Feel overwhelmed Have too much stuff in your life Have too little time Don’t have your priorities in order Are drowning in chaos Find it hard to think straight because there’s too much on your mind… Then the 21-Day Simplify Your Life Challenge is for you! Each day I’ll give you a challenge – perhaps a decision to make or a task to complete – designed to help you simplify your life. Day by day these challenges will help you untangle complications, feel less stressed, and gain a greater sense of calm and order. The…

• 7 Myths That Keep You Stuck In Clutter

  Michele Connolly

  2 May 2013 | 3:42 am

  If you’re surrounded by clutter then it’s likely you’ve fallen for some sneaky little myths. Banish them! Here’s a healthy dose of reality to help with your myth-busting. Myth #1: I Need Storage Systems So I Can Declutter Reality Storage systems and containers can be a trap. Because they’re related to organizing, they trick you into feeling virtuous while actually adding to the quantity of stuff in your life. They’re often ugly, generally add work by collecting dust, and almost always mask the fact that you have way more stuff than you need. Only now…

• Simplify Your Life In 21 Days

  Michele Connolly

  1 May 2013 | 3:19 am

  Do you wish your life were simpler? This May I’ll be running a 21-Day Simplify Your Life Challenge. Each day I’ll give you a challenge – perhaps a decision to make or a task to complete - designed to help you simplify your life. Day by day these challenges will help you to untangle complications, feel less stressed, and gain a greater sense of calm and order. The minimum version of each day’s challenge will take about 10 to 15 minutes – but as always, you’ll be able to do more if you choose to. So that I can cover the areas that trouble you most,…

• 10 Things To Do Every Day: A Prescription For Happiness And Personal Organization

  Michele Connolly

  24 Apr 2013 | 11:56 pm

  Sometimes life’s little tantrums make it hard to keep your cool. You get sick, you face one problem after another, your goals stall, your relationships struggle… You can start to feel disorganized, frustrated, in a rut… So what can you do to keep yourself afloat? I suggest a daily checklist that will help you feel as though you’re hanging in there and doing okay. Keep the checklist simple and achievable. It shouldn’t add to your sense of falling behind. Here’s my personal checklist of things I aim to do every single day. I’m not perfect at doing…

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  Everyday Baby Steps

• Shaklee 180™ Vlog

  marybabysteps

  4 May 2013 | 9:11 pm

  Here's my 2nd vlog for the Shaklee 180™ blogger program. I hope you enjoy it. I had a little help from Brady, who promises to help me stay motivated for the next four months of my weight loss journey. I need all the motivation I can get when it comes to exercising, and Brady's got lots of ideas for me. Too bad he decided to play shy and wouldn't share them all in this video! But he did give me some encouragment and says he'll exercise with me every day. We'll see... * This is a sponsored post as part of the Shaklee Corporation blogger program. I have received free products, online support…

• Shaklee 180™ Two-Month Update

  marybabysteps

  3 May 2013 | 9:42 am

  Wow, it seems like just yesterday I wrote up a Shaklee 180™ 3-week update. I can't believe it's already been two months that I've been on the program. I am so grateful to be given the opportunity to improve my health. In exchange for my trying the program and my honest review, Shaklee is providing me with a six month supply of the Shaklee 180™ Turnaround Program. And it couldn't have come at a better time. Some of you might remember that I lost about 25 pounds a couple of years ago. Since then, I've been dealing with a lot of personal issues. I had no idea how quickly the weight would…

• Life Experience and World View: My Story

  marybabysteps

  25 Apr 2013 | 8:20 pm

  I have always been interested in what makes people tick. For as long as I can remember, I've wanted to know why people do the things they do, and I've long been affected by the behaviors, moods and attitudes of the people around me. I think that's because I'm a highly sensitive person. Personality type certainly does play a significant role in the way we view the world, in addition to the attitudes and beliefs we hold about society and our fellow citizens, but that's not what I want to focus on in this post. I've been thinking a lot lately about the life events that have made me who I am…

• What I've Gained With Shaklee 180™ One Month Update (Vlog)

  marybabysteps

  6 Apr 2013 | 3:40 pm

  Here's a quick video summary of my first month on the Shaklee 180™ weight loss program. So far I've lost about 10 pounds and a total of 8 inches overall. Not bad for one month, and I'm taking baby steps toward adding exercise to my routine. I'm sure that will make a difference in the progress I see. What I've gained on the program, even in this short amount of time, is well worth the wait and the dedication it will take to reach my ultimate goal. I talk to you about all those gains, including one very unexpected and personal discovery, in the video below. Thanks for sticking with me on this…

• Talking to My Kids About Privilege

  marybabysteps

  5 Apr 2013 | 10:49 am

  My big kids were off of school on Monday, but my little guy still had preschool. So I decided this time with just my older two was the perfect chance to talk to them about things I felt were important to discuss with them. So while I had them trapped spending quality time with me in the car on the way to going shopping, I decided to bring up a discussion about the topic of privilege.  About Privilege Most of us know that "privilege" is a social concept that refers to having advantages in the society in which one lives. There are many kinds of privilege. Perhaps the most dominant and…

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  Danielle LaPorte: white hot truth + sermons on life

• The scent of consciousness: a concept for noticing your energy

  Danielle LaPorte

  16 May 2013 | 1:00 am

  The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose. - Rumi “His attitude stinks.” “She’s a breath of fresh air.” “I smell a rat.” You emit energy. Like flowers have fragrance, like … garbage is smelly. Your words, your energy, your vibe … they smack or sweeten someone else’s energy field — like fragrance wafts into their olfactory system. Short story: My boy and I are on a holiday. Alongside a bunch of other tourists of all shapes and sizes, we’re crammed in the back of a shuttle van going from the hotel to the…

• Get your writing groove on.

  Danielle LaPorte

  15 May 2013 | 1:00 am

  My co-creator of Your Big Beautiful Book Plan, Linda Sivertsen, is sharing her get-unstuck, get-writing, and get-published wisdom in this online event: The Transformational Author Experience. Hosted by author, Christine Kloser, the event — running from May 20-31st — features 21 bestselling authors who will help you up your inspiration and get strategic, savvy, insider know-how so you can turn your idea into a published book. And the whole thing is free. You get access to all the expert training, plus details about the Transformational Author Writing Contest when you register HERE.

• What’s your Creativity Pattern?

  Danielle LaPorte

  14 May 2013 | 1:00 am

  As artists (and we’re all artists) we have patterns of creating. A way that we typically make things happen. A style in which we pull ideas down from the ethers and put them into form. It takes a while to figure out what your pattern of creativity is. You need to have cranked out a few projects, raised a few babies, made a few flops and masterpieces to have something to ‘retrospect’ on. Styles of creating, in no particular order, with no superiority to each other: Pounds at possibilities like a stick on a piñata until it rains down candies of goodness. Plods like an ox and…

• What I know about working with people (and yes, this also applies to romance — as does most business advice)

  Danielle LaPorte

  10 May 2013 | 1:00 am

  If you want to build remarkably awesome things, then partner with people who feel like their whole life has prepared them for the opportunity at hand. If someone says something like, “My whole life has led me to this point,” then you should really consider hiring them, collaborating with them, or making out with them. Winners are enthusiastic. Fuck “cool,” coy and vague. Enthusiasm is magnetic. (Worth noting: Too much enthusiasm, like any medicine, can be poison. You’ll know the right dose when you taste it.) Pay attention to the degree and frequency of drama…

• Danielle Magazine: Call for submissions!

  Danielle LaPorte

  8 May 2013 | 9:46 am

  We want your stories, your wisdom, your light. This is our first round of submissions for the inaugural issue of DANIELLE Magazine, debuting in September. This magazine-meets-journal will be unlike anything you’ve ever seen or read. High-minded, full-hearted, gorgeous — both in PRINT and digital! We’re looking for writing and visual brilliance. Words, art, imagery. Everyday opinions, deep thinking, snapshots, paintings — your expressions. CLICK HERE for a submissions overview and to get a peek at the theme of our first issue. (And I just gotta say: This is so damn exciting I…

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  The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans LLC

• Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance Awareness

  melissas

  18 May 2013 | 6:00 am

  As the medical world merges with technology and science, the information and studies produced tell us much more about our bodies today than in the past. More people understand why their bodies react a certain way and are able to recognize a symptom versus a common bodily function. This has led to the education and understanding of celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity. I feel this topic is important to address because: Celiac disease affects approximately 1 in 133 Americans, and about 83 percent of those who have it are either undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. While celiac disease is…

• Who Will You Motivate?

  Nancy

  17 May 2013 | 4:06 am

  I think of myself as an average person. A person who is just doing her best to get back in shape after years of neglect for my body. For the first time in a long time, I am serious about making this fitness and exercise journey mean something. I am serious about making it right. I do it for me. I never considered that it might affect anyone else. Over the last few weeks, I found out that I have inspired and motivated a few other people to dig deep and do the same thing that I’m doing. Three people told me that what I am doing for me has made them want to do the same thing for…

• Featured Runner Series {Ginny}

  lisa

  16 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  Meet our next featured runner- Ginny. She lives in Texas, just like me (and millions of others- ha!). Make sure to give Ginny a shout-out in the comments below- do you have something in common with her, does something she writes resonate with you, or something entirely different? Have you liked The Run at the Sisterhood Facebook page yet?  If not, go ahead and click on that link and *like* us, pretty please! First Name – Ginny State – Texas What is the longest distance you have run? 26.2 miles Why did you start running? I have ran my entire life. I ran sprints and cross country…

• Check in / May 15

  mary

  15 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  Hello Shrinkers! It’s hump day, which means it is time to get on the scale and weigh in with your bad self. Having a dedicated day of the week to face the music and access your efforts can be a valuable tool. Whether you have been derailed a bit (ahem! raising my hand) or moving full speed ahead, a mid-week check in is just the thing to get your head back in the game or to congratulate yourself on a job well done. Not only is today hump day, which means a Sisterhood weigh-in, but we are also hovering near the mid point of the month. If you set monthly goals, how are you doing on those?

• Eat Fat to Lose Fat

  jodi

  14 May 2013 | 5:43 am

  Despite what mainstream marketing would have you believe, fat does not make you fat. Quite the opposite actually; our bodies actually need fat to function properly. Fat helps the absorption of vitamins, keeps you satiated, and even helps you shed pounds.  That’s right; you need to eat fat to lose fat! As with any food, the sources of fats you consume determine their health benefits. The following foods are deliciously wonderful sources of good-for-you fat: 1.       Avocados: Rich in folate, fiber, and vitamin E, this super food helps prevent heart disease, improve skin tone, and…

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  Oh hey, what's up?

• Worthy of the Week

  Corrin

  17 May 2013 | 5:01 am

  You feel like this too, right? Lip Sync Battle: Fallon vs. Krasinski. This is perfect for me since I always dance when I cook. I don’t think the princess culture is all bad, but these photos of a little girl dressed up as women such as Coco Chanel and Amelia Earhart are pretty cool. Space Oddity…preformed in space. This makes me want to barf. A fan of heights I am not. Amazon video of killer whales. Hello gorgeous. ©2013 Oh Hey! All Rights Reserved.

• Lunch Lady Coleslaw

  Corrin

  15 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  We had an incredibly sad looking little salad bar as one of our lunch options in high school, but the one highlight was the coleslaw. It was creamy and sweet and the cabbage and carrots were cut into tiny little pieces. I’ve never had a coleslaw that good. Until now. Lunch Lady Coleslaw Adapted from America’s Test Kitchen’s Creamy Buttermilk Coleslaw Makes 8 servings. 6 Weight Watchers points per serving. Ingredients 1 medium head of cabbage, finely chopped 2 large carrots, shredded 1/4 cup onion, minced   Dressing 1/2 cup mayo (not Miracle Whip) 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup…

• Worthy of the Week

  Corrin

  10 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  Chilaquiles! I always feel the need to shout that word. Totes! Another word that’s begging to be shouted. I just ordered  a backup pair of these Frank Sarto sandals because I love them so much. Zipzicles are kinda genius. Lorelai Gilmore is my spirit animal. My love/hate relationship with Gwyneth Paltrow swung over to love during the Met Gala. That pink dress was perfect. Parisian twin sisters who dress as one another’s mirror image are kinda creepy. The Great Gatsby opens this weekend! I have tickets for tomorrow morning. Unintentionally dirty church signs. Photoshopped or not, I…

• Threshold is the best thing to ever happen to Target

  Corrin

  9 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  Let’s talk about Threshold and how it’s the best thing to happen to Target since pretty much ever. I’ve been picking up more and more things for around the house from Target over the past few months when it finally dawned on me that it’s all Threshold. Vases, linens, dinnerware. All of it! Over the weekend, my mom and I redecorated her mantel with a mix of Threshold and Nate Berkus for under $250 total. Where else can you do that? We literally just went to Target and put all the things in the cart. Then admired the mantel for the rest of the weekend. I’ve been…

• Kale, Beans, and Tomatoes

  Corrin

  8 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  I try to cook dinner every night of the week, but by the end of the work day my brain is mush and I just want to put on my pajamas and relax, so one pot meals are where it’s at. This stew of kale, white beans, and tomatoes is quick, foolproof, and delicious. I pretty much always have the ingredients on hand, so there’s no excuse not to eat a healthy, home cooked meal. It also makes a great side-dish and keeps well for leftover lunches. Kale, Beans, and Tomatoes 6 servings. Approximately 6 Weight Watchers Points per serving. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 gloves garlic,…

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  YourTango | The Latest Smart Talk About Love

• Love Bytes: A Guy's Take On How To Find Real Love

  michelletoglia

  17 May 2013 | 2:29 pm

  5 things you need to ask your online date. "Come over and cuddle," and more lies women tell just to get laid. And more of the latest love news on the web.read more

• Is Your Inner Child Running Your Love Life?

  lioncarista

  17 May 2013 | 2:24 pm

  Living a healthy love life begins with uncovering childhood patterns in a very direct and practical way. Google News Meta Tags:  love, love life, relationships, relationship advice, inner child, childhood, psychology read more

• 8 Double Date Ideas

  allie churchill

  17 May 2013 | 1:20 pm

  Double dates mean double the excitement, fun and romance. Check out our exciting date ideas, from weekend getaways to game nights.read more

• On-Screen Loves Leonardo DiCaprio & Carey Mulligan Off-Set Drama?

  gossipgirl.com

  17 May 2013 | 1:00 pm

  'The Great Gatsby' is all anyone can (and should) talk about these days, but filming the epic love saga wasn't all juleps and roses, darlings.read more

• 3 Love Quotes From Joyce Brothers That Shaped Me As A Therapist

  jamiesimkins

  17 May 2013 | 12:56 pm

  Popular psychologist Joyce Brothers died at age 85 on Monday, May 13. She had staying power because of her enduring wisdom. That's why I want to share three of her quotes about love that have had impact on my work as a therapist. Google News Meta Tags:  Joyce Brothers, love quotes, quotes, love read more

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  Female Forum

• How Online Freelancers Can Expand and Find Work Locally

  15 May 2013 | 12:43 pm

  As an online freelancer, many of your clients probably do not live in close proximity to you. In fact, many of the people in your area may not even be aware of what you do and the products and services you offer. This can be a bad thing as people in your own area may have projects for you that can lead to consistent work. Finding ‘local jobs’ requires a different approach than when looking for work online. Here are some tips to help you land some freelancing work in your area. Business Cards Surprisingly, many people who work primarily online do not have business cards. They simply are…

• Knowing When (and How) to Break Up with Your Pregnancy Care Provider

  15 May 2013 | 12:14 pm

  When you’re pregnant, it is even more important to get quality health care to make sure that you and your developing baby are as healthy as possible. Ongoing prenatal care can help you ensure that everything is going well for your developing baby and you, helping you to diagnose any issues early for quick treatment and helping you to take the necessary steps to care for your health and have the best possible outcomes for your pregnancy. It is essential that you working with a pregnancy care provider that you trust in order to get the care that you need. Unfortunately, you may have to…

• Your Marriage: Buckle Down or Bail Out?

  23 Apr 2013 | 11:21 am

  The stigma that was once associated with divorce has largely been forgotten, but there are still plenty of people living in miserable marriages. There are a number of reasons why that might be, but primarily, when you get married you mean it. People take their wedding vows seriously, and the decision to walk away is a difficult one to make. It means admitting that a relationship that was good and felt strong has become ugly and broken. All marriages go through tough times, and every couple has to be willing to put in some serious labor if they’re going to continue to make each other happy.

• Screening Before Your Next Play Date

  5 Feb 2013 | 11:15 am

  I hate to say it, but we had some very strange neighbors living by us once. I didn’t know them too well as they were renting my neighbor’s cottage. Apparently, they had met back east and decided shortly after to make a move across the country. The family consisted of an odd trio; a single mom, her charming three-year-old daughter and a very ‘interesting’ boyfriend. My wife and I went over to say ‘hello’ one night and had a little barbeque, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was a little off about them. Well, wouldn’t you know the next week the boyfriend decided to…

• How to Improve Your Green Thumb

  5 Feb 2013 | 10:07 am

  Some people have such a green thumb when it comes to gardening that it can almost be irritating to observe. Gardening seems to come so naturally to them and it’s as though everything they touch has a huge growth spurt and produces the biggest blooms. This can be frustrating if you have always considered your thumb to be some shade of brown. The good news is that it’s not hard to green up your thumb with a few easy tips! Being that I have been gardening since I was six, I have acquired and tested out hundreds of tips and tricks that are supposed to help your garden in some way or another.

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  She Takes on the World

• How To Plan Your Week When You Have Tons To Do

  Natalie MacNeil

  14 May 2013 | 12:04 pm

  Have you ever been told you should just focus on one thing at a time? It’s way easier said than done, and if you enjoy having multiple projects on the go you are certainly not alone. I have tried to focus on one thing at a time in the past, and it just doesn’t work for me. I thrive on juggling a few different projects at a time, and I think that’s perfectly okay as long as you’re finishing what you’re starting. That’s where my basket system comes in handy. My basket system is how I plan my week, and bring a bit of balance to the multiple projects I work on…

• Are You Getting Impatient Waiting For Success?

  Natalie MacNeil

  7 May 2013 | 9:18 am

  When you start a new business or a new project, you’re usually super excited to achieve your goals and milestones around that project. As time goes on though, you might feel you’re getting a little behind, or it might not be quite as successful as you though it would be. It happens to all of us. Have you heard the business saying, everything takes twice as long and costs twice as much? That has certainly been the case with me on some of my ventures, and I can be a pretty impatient person so when I feel behind on a goal it can be overwhelmingly frustrating. I knew that was…

• My Journey Out of Debt Step #7: Pay Off Your Mortgage Early

  Courtney Wiley

  3 May 2013 | 7:05 am

  Did you know that the vast majority of self-employed millionaire businesswoman (98%) are home owners? Not only that, but about one in three (34 percent) has a ZERO mortgage balance! One in five has a balance under $100,000, and only 4 percent has a balance of $500,000 or more. (SOURCE: Stanley, Thomas J., Millionaire Women Next Door, p 9). While some may argue that it’s more “tax-savvy” to maintain a mortgage on your primary residence, I perceive the benefits of a zero mortgage balance to outweigh the cons: 1. One of the biggest benefits of paying off your mortgage is…

• Nine Ways To Live Richer Right Now

  Natalie MacNeil

  30 Apr 2013 | 1:49 pm

  “Consistently underpricing your product or service will eventually undercut the overall value and success of your business,” says She Takes on the World Founder Natalie MacNeil.Do you want to be rich? That’s the question I asked a group of women entrepreneurs recently, and it amazes me how many women have limiting beliefs around wealth. Among the group, only a few would say the words “I want to be rich.” I had a discussion about this with The Conquer Club LA hosts, who got a similar response from the group of women they work with. When did “rich”…

• To Do Lists and Done Lists

  Debra Eckerling

  29 Apr 2013 | 8:47 pm

  As entrepreneurs, who are working on projects in our spare time, it often feels like we’re treading water. We are working towards our goals, but it seems like things are not happening fast enough. It’s important to feel a sense of accomplishment throughout the process. My solution: To Do Lists and Done Lists. The value of a To Do list is obvious:  Write things down so you remember them. It is essential for keeping activities and action items straight, so they don’t fall through the cracks. Lists are especially important for entrepreneurs and those who are starting a business. Done…

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  The Eloquent Woman

• 13 famous human rights speeches by women from The Eloquent Woman Index

  Denise Graveline

  16 May 2013 | 10:45 pm

  We've already rounded up famous speeches by women about voting rights, but women are frequent speakers on human rights of all kinds. Here's a baker's dozen of speeches on a wide range of rights--and wrongs--by women who've inspired us from the mid-19th century to this century, listed here in chronological order so you can see the progression: Sojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman?" speech is one of the most frequently quoted speeches about the rights of women and of women of color, yet even its title may have been added later by others altering her words. Even so, it's an inspiring view of…

• Working metaphors throughout a message: @rosannecash & @ivanoransky

  Denise Graveline

  14 May 2013 | 10:45 pm

  When I'm coaching speakers who want to use an analogy or a metaphor, most of the time, they spend a lot of time thinking about the metaphor--and then toss it away in a moment. It's a one-liner, a clever riposte, a throwaway line, sometimes. I much prefer to find ways to work the metaphor or analogy all the way through a talk or presentation. Not to beat it to death in a heavy-handed way, mind you, but to get the full use of it. It may seem like an intellectual exercise, but sometimes, working your way through a metaphor or analogy in a thorough way will help a speaker see holes in her…

• The Eloquent Woman's weekly speaker toolkit

  Denise Graveline

  12 May 2013 | 10:28 pm

  Readers who are fans of The Eloquent Woman on Facebook see these good reads, resources and ideas from other sources there, in addition to posts from the blog. You can keep up with the pack right here, with the finds I shared in the week just past: Around the water cooler, Hello Ladies blog is finding that Sheryl Sandberg's  is making it easier for women to speak up at work about gender issues. Strike a pose, but make it a confident one. Here's another look at how a confident stance helps lower stress and boost confidence, two things every speaker needs. Get out those…

• From The Eloquent Woman Index: 8 famous commencement speeches by women

  Becky Ham

  10 May 2013 | 1:45 am

  Cue the Pomp and Circumstance, it's that time of year again. Commencement is the start of something new, yes, but we're often stuck listening to the same old tired speeches in celebration. Can you remember your commencement speakers, or any memorable speakers at the graduations you've attended? Admittedly, the commencement speech is a tough gig. Speakers want to be inspiring, and to avoid  cliches. They want to be broadly appealing to a diverse-age audience, but not so broadly appealing that every line they deliver has lost its bite. And they want to be memorable, but they're speaking at…

• Why memorizing your talk is like memorizing lyrics on your favorite album

  Denise Graveline

  8 May 2013 | 2:15 am

  As speaking tactics go, memorizing an entire talk is among the most difficult. So who wouldn't want an easier way to anticipate it? In a recent interview with Studio 360, actor Tom Hanks talks about starring in a Broadway play, Lucky Guy, and the challenges of memorizing lines and performing them live on stage, instead of the cuts and takes and retakes he's used to when making films. But Hanks thinks that the process of memorizing your lines is no different than, say, they way you memorized all the lyrics to songs on your favorite album when you were a teenager. His own favorite? Bruce…

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  Everyday Goddess

• "Zero Sight: Bad Call" Hits the Web

  lizriz

  17 May 2013 | 10:55 pm

  One of the best things about "Zero Sight: Bad Call" hitting the web this week was unexpected. So many of my friends and mentors watched it and sent me the most wonderfully thoughtful responses. One thing I love about directing, and why I'm drawn to it, is that it continues to present challenges and opportunities to learn. And you learn throughout the process. I've no doubt that "Zero Sight: Bad Call" will have things to teach me even a year from now, and I'm so grateful to have so many wonderful people in my life who took time out to watch the short and give me real feedback. (Keep it…

• Shooting In Your Space

  lizriz

  13 May 2013 | 7:27 am

  I read an interview once with Ed Burns where he said that he cast himself in The Brothers McMullen because then he always knew that at least one person would show up on shoot days. Well, I'm not an actress, but what I do have is a fairly large - for a one-bedroom in Los Angeles - apartment. And so we shot a lot of my Stage 5 TV Continuum film short, "Zero Sight: Bad Call," in my space. The entire first, fat day of shooting of a two-day shoot, to be specific. Now, I have an odd hobby in life of going through my things and getting rid of stuff. It's an ongoing, process, and I have a lot less…

• Be

  lizriz

  4 May 2013 | 4:44 pm

  On May 1st I did something I've never done before. I changed my New Year's Resolution to something completely different. Those playing along at home may remember that my New Year's Resolution was to Break Some Rules and Kick Some Ass. This was really fitting while I was working on my upcoming film short, Zero Sight: Bad Call. (Premiering May 14th on Stage 5 TV's YouTube show, The Continuum!) I did indeed break some rules, and I did my damndest to kick some ass. But as I transition forward from that project, other ongoing personal work has risen to the surface, eclipsing the need for…

• Feel vs. Look (Feel Wins)

  lizriz

  25 Apr 2013 | 7:54 am

  Have you seen this new video from Dove? I kinda hate it: For a while, I couldn't quite put my finger on why. It's rather treacly and contrived, which I find unpleasant, but just this morning I realized that what really pokes at me is that as I watch this video, particularly towards the end, it's just a whole lot of emotion and energy about looks. How a women thinks she looks. How other people think she looks. Women. Looks. Looks. Women. It's too much. I care about how I look, but I care a whole hell of a lot more about how I feel. How my body works and how it feels while it's working. How it…

• "Award-Winning" - It Only Takes One

  lizriz

  27 Mar 2013 | 8:28 am

  It's a common saying in the industry: Instead of going to film school, you should spend that money making a film. It's always bemused me, this notion. Because so many people in the entertainment industry have money and come from some level of money and opportunity, and I tend to think that this thought process, especially ten-ish years ago and before, comes from that worldview. Whenever I would hear someone say this I would think, "Yeah, but the government won't give you money to make a film, but they WILL give you money to go to film school." Plus, if you make a bad film that no one sees -…

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  Parlour Magazine

• Rethinking & Remixing The Cancun Vacation

  Shannon Washington

  15 May 2013 | 11:00 am

  Thinking Cancun is nothing by margarita bars, drunk teens in bad bikinis and bad cover bands? Think again and remix your whole idea of a Mexican vacation on the semi-island paradise.

• Author Britni Danielle’s ‘Break Out of Your Box’ Says Plan B is For Suckas. Agree?

  Hillary Crosley

  15 May 2013 | 7:00 am

  Actor Will Smith famously said 'there is no need for a plan b because it distracts from plan a' and Britni Danielle agrees. Read an excerpt from her encouraging book on self-determination.

• The Travel Seven: Keisha Senter

  Sherry J. Bitting

  14 May 2013 | 7:00 am

  Honeymooning in the Maldives, scaling volcanoes in Iceland and kicking it in luxury in Beijing. It's the travel life of Keisha Senter and it's this week's Travel Seven feature. Get inspired!

• Charles Ramsey Saves Amanda Berry, Beyoncé Stuns and Kim K Confuses Us: Parlouroids!

  Victoria Johnson

  10 May 2013 | 2:14 pm

  Rihanna eats cake, Amanda Berry escapes a nightmare thanks to Charles Ramsey and we giggle at the Met Gala photos... it's Parlouroids!

• Cheers to a Great Monday: Tips for Weekend Travelers

  Kenyada McLean

  10 May 2013 | 7:00 am

  Summer is nearly upon us and three-day trips are in full swing, but what about that first day back at work? Let Kenyada McLean teach you how to beat those Monday blues.

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  Evil Slutopia

• Online Dating Surrogate

  THE EVIL SLUT CLIQUE

  13 May 2013 | 9:30 am

  I was looking at Craigslist the other day at the 'writing/editing' jobs section (hey, even the evil sluts need a little side work from time to time) and came across a really disturbing job offer for an Online Dating Surrogate... Successful entrepreneur needs discerning woman to handle online dating communications for him for roughly an hour per day Process: 1. Review profiles of women on 3 or 4 dating sites 2. Per criteria you will be provided, mark as "Favorite" all potential women to contact 3. You'll let me know when to review Favorites periodically and I'll delete those I'm not interested…

• Would You Want to Know He Cheated?

  Lilith

  3 Mar 2013 | 4:42 pm

  We already just wrote a very very long post about all the crap that was printed in the February issue of Cosmopolitan magazine... but would you believe it, we're not done! In the Love, Lust & Other Stuff section there's yet another pile of garbage article entitled "Would You Want to Know He Cheated?" Maybe not: Sometimes the confession can be as cruel as the infidelity. Benjamin Anastas tells us why he wishes he had never come clean. This is so bad, it's hard to believe it wasn't written by Jessica Knoll or Ky Henderson. Really, it's that bad. First of all, the article itself never really…

• Cosmo Quickies: February 2013

  THE EVIL SLUT CLIQUE

  26 Feb 2013 | 7:26 pm

  We have been slacking on the Cosmo quickies every month, sorry... we just got the March issue in the mail which is the signal that we better get fucking back to the February issue before February is over! We already went off on their "Fake Chastity Belt" advice (UNDER THE BATH MAT!) but oh boy, this was a doooooozy of an issue... It's the LOVE issue! So of course that means: Epic Confessions A Cheater's Diary Obsessive Office Crushes Yep, sounds like true love to me! The sexy cover model is Julianne Hough and there's a little arrow pointing at her head that says "On Success and Sexy Time With…

• The Fake Chastity Belt

  THE EVIL SLUT CLIQUE

  1 Feb 2013 | 9:03 am

  Oh Cosmo, you really lowered the bar with this one... (as if that was even possible). In the February 2013 issue of Cosmopolitan, there is an article entitled "The Fake Chastity Belt" written by Jessica Knoll. (That's the same writer responsible for the train wreck that was "The Only Kind of Man Worth Marrying" and the slut-shaming extravaganza "Why So Many Men Are Suckers for Skanks" in case you were wondering.) It's the easiest insurance against having sex with a guy too soon, and it usually works. But when it doesn't, you need a backup plan. This is it. One of these days we should scan the…

• The 5 Worst Things About Save the 1

  Jezebel

  31 Jan 2013 | 3:50 pm

  Last week the anti-choice group Personhood USA put out a press release announcing, essentially, that they've decided to get even more in your face about how extreme and ridiculous their views are by creating a new group called Save the 1. Go ahead, soak up the idiocy (we only included the worst of it and bolded the worst of the worst because we're nice like that): For the first time since the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, a new organization has formed to focus on the demographic of babies most ignored by the pro-life movement, yet most often singled out by pro-abortion groups: babies conceived…

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  Premium Woman

• Are You Watching More TV

  Premium Woman

  13 May 2013 | 10:44 pm

  The religion section of dailies in India reported on a discourse on the Bhagavad Gita in the cities. Talking about the desires that arise in the mind, the pieces stated how futile they were. The desires could either be fulfilled or not. In the former case, the consequent ‘happiness’ or satisfaction would be fleeting. If, on the other hand, the desire was not fulfilled, there would be a lot of frustration. Given this assessment it appears that the human being is not destined to be ‘happy’. However, there is some good news. Happiness is relative and, yes, some people have

• Ways to Avoid Impulse Buying

  Premium Woman

  10 May 2013 | 5:58 am

  You go to the supermarket to stock up on your kitchen supplies but when you return home, you find you have bought a few more items that you never planned on buying. Agreed, you needed the biscuits for the kids and the rice and pulses for your meals; but what about that key chain with jingling bells that was hanging at the cash counter looking so irresistibly cute? Most of us occasionally indulge in such impulse buying but if you do it too often, you could end up with a lot of clutter at home. More importantly – and especially

• Five Reasons Why You Should Use Face Mask

  Premium Woman

  7 May 2013 | 7:34 am

  Facial masks are a great way to condition, clean and treat the skin.  They moisturize, detoxify and replenish nutrients and help to achieve a clearer and brighter complexion. The main purpose of using a face mask is to nourish the skin. They help exfoliate and freshen the skin. Here are five reasons why you need to include face mask in your beauty routine. 1. To get rid of saggy skin: Obviously, having saggy skin is not pretty. It tightens and tones the skin. Face masks tighten the skin by shrinking the pores and thereby leaving the pores less visible and

• The Right Way to Take Care of Your Skin This Summer

  Premium Woman

  30 Apr 2013 | 12:33 am

  It’s summer time and the temperature is soaring day by day. Even though it is better to stay out of the sun, it is not always practical. In spite of trying to spend more indoors, we need to go out. With a little more attention, we can ensure not to become victim of hyper pigmentation and the heat. Here are some adjustments that you should make to your skin routine in order to treat your skin better this summer. Wear Sunscreen: The first step to protect your skin against heat is applying sunscreen every day. Sunscreen lotions are the most

• Heat Exhaustion

  Premium Woman

  16 Apr 2013 | 12:44 am

  When the temperature soars and humidity rises, it’s time to take precautions to avoid dangerous health consequences. With heat exhaustion and stroke, the most susceptible among us are elderly people, children, and people with chronic illnesses. Elderly people (that is, people aged 65 years and above) are more prone to heat stress than younger people for several reasons: Elderly people do not adjust as well as young people to sudden changes in temperature. They are more likely to have a chronic medical condition that changes normal body responses to heat. They are more likely to take…

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  Lip-Sticking

• What a Wet Burrito Taught Me About Life

  Laura Smith

  17 May 2013 | 5:03 am

  by Laura Smith, Chief Groovy Chick, The Breakup Lounge I'm sure you're wondering ~ what the heck is Laura thinking?  A wet burrito? Really?  Yet, you are also perhaps intrigued by the aforementioned wet burrito so let me tell you a story. As some of you may know, I like to get out in the local community and connect with others.  One of the ways that I do this is having an exhibitor's booth at community events.  I did just that on July 26.  To set the stage, this is an outdoor event called MarketFest.  It runs from 6 to 9 p.m.  The night began gloriously.  Not a cloud in the…

• Try ShortStack App to run your Sweepstakes and Contests on Facebook

  Donna DeClemente

  15 May 2013 | 1:31 pm

  By Guest Blogger, Donna DeClemente, Donna's Promo Talk Some of the most successful ways to grow your Facebook fan base and gain insights on your customers is by running sweepstakes and contests promotions. Contests are considered the heart of social promotions today since they are a great way to create buzz, awareness and engage followers and fans. In order to run a promotion on Facebook though, you must follow Facebook’s Promotional Guidelines and run it through an application and not directly on your Facebook page. We have been working with a few preferred Facebook application partners…

• Stop The Makeover Madness!

  Scarlett De Bease

  14 May 2013 | 8:06 am

  There are so many wardrobe styling and fashion experts on TV telling you, complete strangers, what to wear that you don’t really need my advice anymore. Or, do you? Do you know that when the wardrobe styling personalities on TV make their recommendations as to what the must haves are for the season, they typically are representing the stores that carry the merchandise they are plugging? Their job is to stimulate sales and not to make sure that you are wearing clothes which show off your best features, and hide the ones you like the least. Just think back to whenever you might have seen…

• The Pain of Remaining the Same

  Laura Smith

  10 May 2013 | 6:36 am

  by Laura Smith, Chief Groovy Chick, The Breakup Lounge One of my favorite quotes is from Anais Nin.  It's about pain and the beauty held within it.   “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” You might be saying to yourself, "What? Beauty in pain? Have you lost your marbles, Laura?" I don't blame you for thinking this way. I would have thought like this too ~ until I lived this quote. You see, I was in an unhappy marriage. If I'm honest, I had been unhappy for years. In fact, for the majority of years. However, I…

• Reflections on this year's Mother's and Graduation Day

  Donna DeClemente

  8 May 2013 | 1:04 pm

  By Guest Blogger, Donna DeClemente, Donna's Promo Talk Mother's Day is just a few days away. I personally will have a unique way of celebrating the day this year. But before I get to that, I wanted to first share this promotion we have been administering for Lane Bryant. The Mom and Me Love LB Photo Contest kicked off back on April 22 and invited their Facebook fans to submit a photo of themselves with their mom, or with a woman who has been a mother figure to them, wearing some Lane Bryant styles. Then starting on May 4 the contest moved into its voting phase where participants now (up until…

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  Connections for Women

• Life Getting Back to Normal

  Connections for Women

  28 Apr 2013 | 6:27 pm

  Just done a sweep of the pool - darn acacia blossom is competing with the palo verde to fill it! In the course of my duties inspected pots. I have a total of 23 quail eggs in three nests! One may no longer be active but the other two are - flew up and scared the wits out of me - and Hamish the dog. My huge pot of "what the heck let them multiply pay no attention to them" Asian lilies are about

• Onwards! Oh Say Can You Blog ......

  Connections for Women

  11 Apr 2013 | 2:25 pm

  Phew - that was a long sleep! But with temperatures in the seventies, orange tree full of blossom and two hummingbird nests on the back patio it's definitely time to come out of hibernation. Both Connectionsforwomen.com and our blog site have been subject of much discussion, reorganisation and forward planning ( see, we didn't just sleep all winter - we were thinking!) and moving forward do we

• Not Dead, Just Sleeping!

  Connections for Women

  1 Feb 2013 | 8:45 am

  Ever been in a funk - a deep purple all enveloping funk? Can't get out of bed, don't know what to wear, lose contact with friends, eat ice-cream and potato chip sandwiches at midnight, can't do a thing with your hair  sort of funk. Well that's where Connections for Women has been the past year. Mulling change, envisioning change and doing nothing about it! So the snap out of it didn't occur on

• So Many Consultants - So Little Time!

  Connections for Women

  23 Jul 2012 | 10:22 am

    Holed up at the cabin enjoying perfect weather and the company of an old friend from way back when days.  Last night over a bottle of very good wine and dinner we traded stories of time  spent in the internet dating pool.  No names mentioned but we both had a very similar experience with the Big One.  

• Oh My Aching Back

  Connections for Women

  16 Mar 2012 | 2:03 pm

  If you are anything like me, you take good health, great health even, for granted. I'm of the era and breed of women who while not exactly out milking the cows, grinding the corn and shoeing the horses, certainly figured I could hold my own with a man! "I'll do it myself" is my mantra. Rarely daunted by not having a live-in handyman I've abused my body in many ways - need to move a heavy credenza

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  Gotham Gal

• Food businesses

  joanne wilson

  18 May 2013 | 4:35 am

  I see a variety of consumer food businesses.  They are such hard businesses to build but I am always taken with the entrepreneurs and the passion for their products.  I recently met with the two co-founders of A&B pepper sauce.  They have made some inroads selling  their product and are adding a second sauce soon.  I admit that many of the products I see and taste are good not great.  I understand the void if they are making an interesting drink or something glutten free but remember this is about the product first business second.  I love the A&B Pepper Sauce.  Am honestly…

• Question of the week #30

  joanne wilson

  17 May 2013 | 4:13 am

  It is not easy to let go when you start a company.  Eventually you are going to have to hire people in order to grow.  There is no physical way that you can do everything.  I met with a woman the other day who is having a very difficult time giving up that control.  She needs to hire a sales person desperately but the first thing she needs to come to terms with is that person will not be her.  Everyone does things a bit differently and if they don't use their own words and their own methods then they won't come across as real.  She asked me this question:  How did you learn to let go…

• Chelsea Market

  joanne wilson

  16 May 2013 | 3:48 am

  Chelsea Market has evolved into a pretty remarkable place.  The Nut Box just opened a huge retail space right next door to Num Pang Sandwich Shop.  This is Num Pangs second shop.  Both great additions.  But the absolute best addition is the reopening of the Lobster Place.   The two guys behind the Lobster Place have done an incredible job.  Super smart well thought out flow.  If you want to know how to build a market where people can also sit down and enjoy the wares this is it.  Very European. I also love the black chalkboard feel with white print. In the back right corner is the…

• More thoughts on motherhood

  joanne wilson

  15 May 2013 | 4:18 am

  Last week Josh went up to visit his sisters for spring fling.  He left on Wednesday night.  Thursday morning I got up at my usual time, 7am and began the day.  I work out Thursday mornings so I got into my workout attire, came downstairs, walked the dog, posted a blog, sat down for breakfast, coffee and the daily read of the NYTimes but something was different.  It is not as if Josh comes down and has a leisurely breakfast with me but it was that he was not there.  He did not come down to say good morning, take a look at the paper, grab a cup of coffee and have a quick convo about the…

• Freize and Pulse

  joanne wilson

  14 May 2013 | 3:56 am

  This past week was all about the art shows.  We went out to the Freize on Saturday and the Pulse on Sunday decided to bag NADA.  The art world has made a few changes over the past decade.  The first is that the art shows are one of the main sources of income for galleries.  Those shows let the consumer see a lot of art in one setting and the gallery owners get to touch a lot of art lovers in a few days.  There are pros and cons to the whole system.  It is expensive to take out a booth at these fairs.  You also have to have a gallery to have a booth which means that the game has just…

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  Your Life After 25

• Happy Mother’s Day 2013!

  Da Vinci

  12 May 2013 | 12:50 am

  Image courtesy of [ Stuart Miles] / FreeDigitalPhotos.net We’ve said it once before, but one day is never enough to thank our mother’s for all that they do and have done. We’re thankful there is still a day set aside to make all you moms, mums, mother’s and anyone who takes on the role feel special. HAPPY Mother’s Day from Your Life After 25! The post Happy Mother’s Day 2013! appeared first on Your Life After 25.

• The Great Gatsby Movie Review- The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

  Da Vinci

  9 May 2013 | 5:38 am

  Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending The Great Gatsby screening in Atlanta.  It was a fabulous event with wine, hor d’oeuvres, and some of Atlanta’s stars and media. Fun times! Now down to the nitty gritty, like many of you I remember reading The Great Gatsby in high school and falling in love with the great American novel.  F. Scott Fitzgerald, took us to a place where the 20′s were roaring and intrigue captivated our minds.  When I read the book, I always wondered what it would be like as a movie so I was ecstatic when I found out this film was being made.

• Iron Man 3 – Movie Review

  Da Vinci

  4 May 2013 | 12:50 pm

  Ok, soooo many of you know that I’m a HUGE fan of Iron Man, in fact he’s probably my favorite super hero… with that said I went into Iron Man 3 with as little bias a possible.  Iron Man 1 was AWESOME, 2 was good but could have been better but 3 definitely brought back that pizazz and made you fall in love with the characters again. In the beginning the storyline may be slightly slower for some… but I think it was necessary to build the story, anticipation and understanding of what Tony Stark aka Iron Man is going through.  If you’ve been following the Marvel…

• If You’re In #Atlanta Join Me TODAY In Supporting @CityOfRefuge At Chef Ford Fry’s food truck!

  Da Vinci

  26 Apr 2013 | 5:03 am

  We’re big on supporting causes in the community when we can, I was pleased to be invited to check out  People’s Food Truck because what better way than to raise money while pleasing the tummy.  Tonight promises to be a yummy sneak peek into what the food truck will be offering in the future and boasts a menu full of delicacies.   Take a look at the menu: People’s Menu Highlights(full menu options will be available):   Mississippi Delta Hot Tamales: Heritage pork tamales, chile “gravy” (3) Tacos (2) or Po Boy: “Pig n pickle” / wood grilled pork shoulder, house…

• Calling All Bloggers and Fans of Word Games!

  Sponsor

  18 Apr 2013 | 7:00 pm

  This post brought to you by blogmybrain.com. All opinions are 100% mine. ]I grew up with a love of word games from word scrambles to scrabble, I guess you can say I was a bit of a nerd.  But hey, nerds rule the world, right? LOL.  Anyway, let's not get sidetracked I have an awesome new tool for my fellow blogging friends that's sure to engage their readers in a new way. BlogMyBrain has launched a new Scrabble Word Finder widget for bloggers and webmasters to be able to embed in their sites, cool right?   So, how can this help YOU?  As bloggers we're always…

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  skirt!

• Fitch the Homeless!

  annamorrison90

  18 May 2013 | 3:42 pm

  What are you thinking?:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O95DBxnXiSo

• Once Upon A Time...

  krrobi

  18 May 2013 | 9:10 am

  ~~Once upon a time there was a beautiful girl namedKay. She looked like a movie star, but Ididn’t mind, because I loved loved lovedher.     She was my best friend,my soul mate, my secret keeper, mychocolate chip cookie maker, my blood, my root.   She was everything.   And that’s the entire truth.   read more

• The joy of living an inconvenient life

  Gloria Barone Rosanio

  18 May 2013 | 7:56 am

  Around Mothers' Day, I was trying to think of something profound to say for the blog -- something that could pay tribute to the spirit of moms. I drew a blank.  Then this week it hit me: moms personify the joy of an inconvenient life. read more

• Good Morning!

  Brenascia

  18 May 2013 | 7:00 am

  What are you thinking?:  I feel great when I wake up early in the mornings. Just believe and let the Gateway lead you to your future! Photo: 

• Magic Happens When You Believe

  hippie artist

  18 May 2013 | 5:05 am

  Admittedly, I am a hippie. A yoga practicing, Birkenstock wearing, tree hugging, vegetarian, peace, love and happiness hippie. I'd rather go the holistic route than any other because that's what works for me. I don't want or even try to impose my ideas on others, I don't want the responsibility for one thing and who am I to tell anyone what to believe or how to live. All I do is offer my views when asked for them and sometimes when not asked for them and share my experiences. Here's one of the things I have learned. Mind is over matter. Don't believe it? That's ok you don't have to. read…

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  The Next Women - Business Magazine

• TNW Book Review: "Dear Entrepreneur": Letters from Those That Have Made It

  Sissy Mueller

  17 May 2013 | 6:00 am

  Sissy Müller, founder of Green Crowding, reviews "Dear Entrepreneur: Letters From Those That Have Made It & Are Making It Happen", a collection of letters from business founders who have been there and done it. It includes letters containing advice, words of wisdom, motivation and true-life stories from top businesses including Innocent Drinks and Morphsuits.Since starting my own company Green Crowding last year, I’ve absorbed a lot of information about entrepreneurship. I read business books in the evenings, listen to podcasts while running and watch youtube videos during lunch…

• Rebecca Monk, Founder, Bathrooms.com: The 3 Phases of Scaling to a £5m Turnover

  Lexi Mills

  17 May 2013 | 6:00 am

  Rebekah Monk, Founder at Bathrooms.com, talks to Lexi Mills about how she grew what started as a side project to a £5m turnover business. Bathrooms.com is a consumer website that sells bathroom products; built on the ethos that good design should also be affordable.   The business began has a side project when Rebekah Monk had her first child, however it grew sharply to such a scale that her husband, Ian Monk, had to leave his full time position to help manage it. Since then, the business has grown to more than 50 employees in the UK and China and has a turnover in excess of  £5…

• Tech Insights: Harness The Power of Mobile Tech for Your Business

  The NextWomen DWEN Tech Insights

  16 May 2013 | 4:08 am

  Tech Insights is a new series where we speak to experts in the DWEN community about hot technology topics. Forthcoming articles will cover Social Media and Data Management & Security. Click here to read the first article about doing business in the Cloud.  This second article in the series shares the knowledge of Mobility experts and entrepreneurs Joana Picq and Susan Feldman. The mobile tech revolution not only increases productivity by enabling the next generation workforce to securely work from anywhere, anytime and on any device, but it allows consumers to make…

• Startup Diaries: How I Funded my Whisky Company with Kickstarter

  Guest Author

  16 May 2013 | 3:57 am

  Carin Luna-Ostaseski fulfilled a personal dream when she launched her own brand of Scotch, , which she funded using Kickstarter. If you've ever wondered how to create a successful campaign on this popular funding platform, look no further than her comprehensive guide.SIA Scotch Whisky was successfully funded in November exceeding my goal of $39,000 for production of my first run. Many friends and strangers asked me how I did it? Well, here you go…. First off, I should say, my situation is quite unique. There are very few projects on Kickstarter for spirits brands. The challenge here is…

• Inclusivity, Inspiration & Investment Advice at The NextWomen Pitch Event

  Alyssa Davison

  15 May 2013 | 6:00 am

  A brief introduction: I'm Alyssa, and since January of this year I've been working with The NextWomen interning as an editorial assistant. I've had the opportunity to immerse myself in this wonderful community and, most recently, had the pleasure of attending the NextWomen pitching event in London on 30th April. It was an evening of firsts: For some pitchpreneurs it was their first experience pitching and for some guests (including myself) it was an introduction to events of this kind. Filled with enthusiasm at making my début in the NextWomen community, I headed to the venue (beautiful…

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  Marcia G. Yerman

• Mother's Day: Political Moms Mobilize For Climate Change

  Marcia G. Yerman

  10 May 2013 | 10:45 am

  It hasn't been a great week for moving the American environmental agenda forward. On Thursday, the Republican members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works decided to boycott the vote on Gina McCarthy's nomination. However, on a positive note, the Safe Climate Caucus, chaired by Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA), has been actively engaged in raising the consciousness of the American electorate about the threat of global warming. I reached out to several of the female members of the caucus, on the occasion of Mother's Day, to get their feedback on the importance of amplifying the…

• Air Quality Awareness Week

  Marcia G. Yerman

  2 May 2013 | 12:09 pm

  It's hard to believe that the first federal air pollution legislation was the Air Pollution Act of 1955. Fifty-eight years later, the United States -- and the world -- are still struggling to come to terms with the importance of preserving the quality of the air we breathe. Air Quality Awareness Week is on the calendar for April 29 through May 3, with the goal of bringing recognition to this vital concern. The Environmental Protection Agency has devoted a page on its website to resources and information about the topic, breaking different areas down into digestible headings. Recently, a study…

• Bicameral Task Force Tackles Climate Change

  Marcia G. Yerman

  1 Apr 2013 | 12:51 pm

  It's only March, and already the push back against environmental concerns is evident. Superstorm Sandy is old news, except for those still picking up the pieces of disaster. At the forefront of bringing awareness to all things green isRep. Henry Waxman (D-CA), who serves as a ranking Democratic member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. In 2011, I wrote about the online database he developed, which tracked the extent of anti-environmentalist votes passed by the 112th Congress. In January 2013, Waxman released a statement on the National Climate Assessment draft report. He noted, "The…

• Sequester Dirties the Air

  Marcia G. Yerman

  15 Mar 2013 | 9:17 am

  The sequester is here. As I outlined in a previous article exactly what we had to look forward to, indiscriminate cuts are being unleashed upon the public straight across the board, delivered with a hatchet as opposed to a scalpel. I reached out to Sen. Tom Carper, who serves on the Environment and Public Works Committee, for a comment on the current situation. He responded by e-mail stating: "Programs in every corner of the federal government are taking a hit because of sequestration. Because the President and those of us in Congress failed to compromise in addressing our deep fiscal…

• Should Big Oil Receive Taxpayer Subsidies?

  Marcia G. Yerman

  13 Feb 2013 | 2:08 pm

  Amid conversations about budget cuts and safety nets, my curiosity was peaked as to why some of the wealthiest oil companies in the world were being given a helping hand by the American people. Or more simply put, "Why are these companies being subsidized by the federal government?" In addition to receiving funding, they are also the beneficiaries of exemptions from enacted environmental standards. This means they are not bearing the responsibility for the consequences of health burdens resulting from their actions. Jessica Ennis, a Legislative Representative at EarthJustice explained to me,…

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  Women Entrepreneurs GROW Global

• Women Should Be An Integral Part of World Progress

  Laurel Delaney

  18 May 2013 | 11:54 am

  At the recent Forbes Women’s Summit 2013 in New York entitled “Power Redefined; Generations Unite to Change the World,” Badr Jafar, CEO of Crescent Enterprises, a UAE-based conglomerate operating across multiple core sectors of the global economy was the only man invited to speak at the event with over 200 participants of women global CEO’s and public officials.  He focused on the challenges and opportunities facing women within the Arab economies. “So when it comes to women and entrepreneurship; by ensuring that the business model includes and promotes women at every…

• How to Determine If You Are Ready to Expand Globally

  Laurel Delaney

  11 May 2013 | 3:06 pm

  How do you know when it’s time to expand your business globally? If you have customers beating down your online door or plentiful production capabilities but not enough work to keep production lines moving and workers busy — then you’re ready for global expansion. Here are six signs.  (Note:  I authored this for the MasterCard Business Blog.) 6 Signs Your Small Business is Ready to Expand Globally Photo courtesy:  Ben Sutherland Posted by:  Laurel Delaney Filed under: Global trade, International business Tagged: 6 signs you are ready to expand globally, expand globally,…

• Women First in Global Economy

  Laurel Delaney

  4 May 2013 | 12:06 pm

  The International Women Entrepreneurs Forum (IWEF) brings together women entrepreneurs from around the world.  The current program started in Istanbul and runs until today – May 4th. The panelists reflected on the role of women in the global economy and Turkish economy. “One million new jobs have been added to the Turkish economy in Turkey, 500,000 of them are for women, which is great for Turkey to grow because the more women are employed the more productive our country becomes,” says Mehmet Büyükekşi, President of the Turkish Exporters’ Assembly. Learn more about the…

• Going Global Fast and Now!

  Laurel Delaney

  27 Apr 2013 | 3:18 pm

  Our good friend and colleague, Barbara Kasoff, President, CEO and co-founder of Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) wrote the following article for the recent edition of Enterprising Women.  In it, she explains why exporting is important for women-owned businesses. Women in the Market:  Going Global Fast and NOW! Photo courtesy:  Free For Commercial Use Posted by:  Laurel Delaney Filed under: Exporting, Global trade, global women entrepreneurs Tagged: Barbara Kasoff, Enterprising Women, Exporting, going global fast and now, Laurel Delaney, WIPP, women impacting public policy

• Gender Equality Policies For Exporting Companies in Brazil

  Laurel Delaney

  20 Apr 2013 | 12:52 pm

  Three Brazilian government organizations have signed an agreement to support gender equality policies for exporting companies. The partnership involves the Brazilian Ministry of Development Industry and Foreign Trade, the Special Secretariat for Women’s Policies and the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency. The goal of the agreement is to expand and promote female entrepreneurship among exporting companies. Read more here. Photo courtesy:  gaby_bra Posted by:  Laurel Delaney Filed under: Country specific, Exporting, global women entrepreneurs Tagged: Brazil, exporting…

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  Vyne World

• New Vacation Trend: Luxury + Nature Getaways

  thevyne

  17 May 2013 | 5:25 pm

  By Kailei R. Over the past few years I have enjoyed vacationing in places that may not be your typical places — places help you get in touch with nature, have plenty of relaxation activities and also give you some of those luxurious amenities that we all love. Believe me, I’ve had my fair share of Miami, San Juan and Mexico getaways (along with everyone else) and love me some beach and sun, but I have also enjoyed my vacations in some off-the-beaten-path locales. I recently had lunch with a few of my Chicago girlfriends and found out that I am not alone! A few of my fellow…

• The Girlfriend Tribunal: Necessary or Nosey?

  thevyne

  17 May 2013 | 1:33 pm

  By Keesha B. Think back to when you were in college. The good ol’ days when we lived in the moment, thought about the future with endless possibilities and had ridiculous email addresses like “cuteandsassy@xxxmail.com”. Now think back to your relationships at that time. Those sometimes fun, part time controversial, always emotional, roller coaster ride relationships that seemed to be the most important thing in your AND your friends lives. You’d spend hours with your girls pouring over your latest relationship drama. Whether that drama was the letter you found in his…

• First Look at The Best Man Holiday Sequel Trailer

  thevyne

  13 May 2013 | 4:17 pm

  It is official: The Best Man sequel is coming this November! The teaser trailer is out and we cannot wait! Which character are you most excited to see again?  

• Vyne Rewynd: April 29 – May 7, 2013

  thevyne

  8 May 2013 | 6:00 am

  In case you missed these headlines over the past week: 1. 6 Unique Ways to Be Successful and Happy 2. TJ Holmes’ Show Don’t Sleep Gets Dropped from BET 3. Tyler Perry Debuts Two New Shows on OWN  4. Angela Burt-Murray, Issa Rae To Co-Host ‘The View’-Inspired Talk Show ‘Exhale’ 5. Lauryn Hill Heading to Jail 6. Fantasia Reveals the Secrets Behind Her 50-Pound Weight Loss  7. Bob and Sheila Johnson’s Daughter Paige Gets Married in the Bahamas 8. Usher to Play Sugar Ray Leonard in New Film 9. Charles Ramsey, Man Who Rescues Women Abducted for a Decade Becomes Instant Internet…

• Spring Slimdown Is Working! 9 Paleo Tips

  thevyne

  28 Apr 2013 | 8:00 pm

  By Kailei R. As we mentioned to you earlier this month, we initiated #springslimdown as we’re getting ready for my June wedding. Over the past month I’ve been doing the Paleo diet and I gotta say, it’s working! In the past month alone I’ve lost 8 lbs and I’m just one pound away from my initial goal weight. Surprisingly, it hasn’t been too hard. And I have only worked out twice since starting and once was today (not that I’m advocating not working out, but I’m just sayin’). I am officially a believer! So here are just a few tips from my…

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  Italian American Girl ™

• Italian American Mother Series - A Daughter's Letter to Her Mother.....

  12 May 2013 | 7:23 am

  Happy Mother’s Day mom, as you celebrate 59 years of mothering and 37 years of grand-mothering. These are the raw numbers of age, but they don’t reflect the memories, stories, lessons, and wisdom that come to us with the fullness of a life lived with intensity, insight, love, and faith. Mothers are angels sent from God. They are like snowflakes; each one is different and unique in their own way. Not until I had my son did I realize the sacrifices mother’s make. Madeline, my mom is the heart of our home. She is the one that gets everyone together for birthdays and holidays. She loves to…

• Italian American Mother Series - Making Nutella Cupcakes

  12 May 2013 | 7:13 am

  In honor of Mother's Day, we invited the Italian American Girl readers to submit their favorite story about their Italian -Italian American mother.  Here are a few of the most touching stories.  By Ann Minard I love cupcakes and I think this goes back to my childhood and the horrible lack of cupcake goodness throughout most of  it. Growing up in a First Generation Italian home cupcakes were not really my Mom's forte: why make silly old cupcakes when you can make homemade Cannoli, Biscotti, and French Candies? But I always had a deep longing for those oh so simple yet oh so good…

• Walk on May 5 to Help Italian-Americans and Others with a Deadly Blood Disorder!

  2 Mar 2013 | 12:04 pm

  On May 5, the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation is holding Care Walk 2013, a series of walks designed to show support for all those living with the blood disorder thalassemia (often called Cooley’s anemia) and to raise funds for the Foundation’s programs on behalf of people with thalassemia.  Thalssemia is disproportionately found in people of specific heritages, including those of Italian descent.   Here's how you can help--Care Walk is designed for maximum convenience: We ask people to set up a Walk at a time and place that works for them.  It can be as simple as walking…

• Authentic Italian Organic Zucchini Soup - Calabrese Style

  11 Feb 2013 | 4:45 pm

  I shared this picture on Facebook and the response was overwhelming, this is my mother's zucchini soup that  she makes all year round. To stick to the authenticity of my blog, I post things about my everyday Italian American life, so this is the real deal.  The soup is a combination of the actual organic zucchini, crushed tomato, boiled potato, garlic,  and onion.  So simple, yet complex in flavor.  I have to say, I can't believe my mother was so willing to give me the ingredients, usually it's TOP SECRET.   Enjoy!  Recipe: Add 1 quart of water to pot to…

• Argentine Tango - Where Italian Culture Plays a Leading Role

  9 Dec 2012 | 3:04 pm

  As many of you know, I love to dance and where almost two years ago I posted my first story on my ballroom journey. Since then, my love for dancing has evolved into something more profound, passionate and intense, hence my new dance of choice, Argentine tango.  I began lessons in Argentine tango as a way to evolve ballroom dancing, but soon after taking many private lessons -I became engulfed in the mystery and intensity of tango.  It's one of those dances that you just can't explain what the feeling is, but it requires a serious cerebral connection. It's one thing to know steps,…

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  Ramble Ramble

• My Top 10 Favorite Books of All Time

  Ginger

  17 May 2013 | 9:58 pm

  Today’s prompt comes from Shalini: How about a list of your top ten books? Hahahaha, Shalini thought this was going to be an EASY one. Yeah. That’s funnnnny. But I’ll give it a shot anyway. I will give the following caveats though: 1)I can barely remember what I read last month, much less last year, much less 15 years ago (I probably did some of the most reading of my life between the ages of 8-15 and 19-27). So… 2)This list is my all-time top ten, which means that it’s going to *mostly* end up being books I read over and over and over and over again during my…

• The Office Made Me Philosophical

  Ginger

  16 May 2013 | 10:54 pm

  We just finished watching the series finale of The Office, a show we came to late, stayed with for years, and then watched sporadically if at all after Steve Carell left. But we wanted to see these characters off, even though we hadn’t kept up with them very well the last year or so. As expected, it was an emotional episode, and, as I should have known, it was Jim and Pam who tipped me over from misty eyed straight over into crying. But it was this line that really has me thinking: “There’s a lot of beauty in ordinary things. Isn’t that kinda the point?” –…

• Life With Them

  Ginger

  15 May 2013 | 9:23 pm

  Tonight, we went out to dinner to celebrate N.C.’s very successful Purge show–months of work that has a good amount of sales is always worth celebrating. When we walked into the restaurant, they had a musician (or 2? I never got a good look) who was playing, and the vibe was relaxed and happy and oh so nice. This is a restaurant we frequent often–enough that we get asked if we want our “usual” table or our “other usual” table, enough that they bring us free appetizers for being such loyal customers, enough that they know how to talk to Jackson…

• How My Job Contributed to My Makeup Habit

  Ginger

  14 May 2013 | 11:01 pm

  So, it’s clear around here that I’ve gotten a little into makeup and nail polish and beauty boxes and the like. Which is fun and interesting (and terrible for my bank account). But given that prior to the last few months, my makeup routine took all of 5 minutes in the morning and could, very easily, be done with 4 products, it IS, I think, a little odd, this new habit/hobby. Or I did, until this morning. One of my friends on Twitter said something about the crazy amount of lip stuff from my last post and how she was impressed with my ability to gussy up. And my answer dawned on…

• Makeup Monday–Attack of the Lip Stuff

  Ginger

  13 May 2013 | 2:49 pm

  I thought for my next Makeup Monday, I’d share my lipsticks with you. I really should have thought about how much work this was going to be, because, as you’ll see shortly, I have a bit of a problem. THIS: Is just the stuff I carry with me in my purse. Every day. It wasn’t until doing this exercise that I realized how ridiculous that is. There is really no reason on earth that I should be carrying 17 lipsticks/glosses/colors & 3 liners every day. I’m rolling my eyes at myself. (Also, the color on that pic is pretty terrible. Sorry about that). Now, to be fair to…

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  Manisha Thakor | MoneyZen Wealth Management | Female Financial Adviser | Financial Literacy Advocate

• The Marriage of Love & Money: How to Protect Yourself From Financial Heartbreak

  Manisha Thakor

  6 May 2013 | 7:00 am

  Photo credit: Louis Leray What’s going on (financially) in the private lives of couples across America? As someone who earns a living providing financial advice for women, I’m fascinated by this question. A recent study about the money behavior of mates, conducted by Learnvest and Ameritrade, yielded the following insights: The typical couple has three primary financial concerns: Having enough money to retire, enjoy their lives, and live comfortably today. Respondents reported that they talk with their partners about money on an average of 20 times a year and fight over money at least 5…

• 5 Ways to Protect Yourself From Overspending

  Manisha Thakor

  22 Apr 2013 | 7:00 am

  Photo credit: Louis Leray Creating a strong emergency fund is an essential step to basic financial security, yet many of us find it difficult to set aside a regular monthly amount for savings. As a financial advisor, I think one of the reasons this is such a challenge is due to the way our consumer culture is set up to encourage overspending. How can you protect your money and ensure that you are consciously applying your resources to your future dreams and goals? The first step is to understand how we are psychologically vulnerable to mindless purchases. According to Seattle Money Coach,…

• Reveal Your Worth: Meggan Watterson on Women, Spirituality, and Money

  Manisha Thakor

  8 Apr 2013 | 7:00 am

  What can spirituality teach us women about money? In this interview with Meggan Watterson, Harvard trained theologian and author of the critically acclaimed new book REVEAL: A Sacred Manual For Getting Spiritually Naked, you’ll receive insights on the relationship between self-worth and net-worth, facing financial fear, and how to identify your true calling. As someone whose work focuses on women and money, I found Meggan’s answers fascinating! Q: Do you see a relationship between self-worth and net-worth? If so, what do you see?Meggan says: “Yes. Absolutely. I can only speak for…

• The Beauty Of A Budget

  Manisha Thakor

  18 Mar 2013 | 7:00 am

  Photo credit: Louis Leray Many people think budgets are about deprivation. As a financial advisor, I feel they are about liberation. Here’s a simple three-step plan to create a budget that you will feel excited to follow. Step #1: Understand the real purpose of a budget.It’s not necessarily what you might think. The benefit of a budget is that it establishes boundaries. Importantly, these boundaries can set you free to focus on what is most essential. Let me explain. Because we live in a world with so many choices, people often think of budgeting as a constraining, joy-restricting…

• If This Happens, Will You Be Protected?

  Manisha Thakor

  11 Mar 2013 | 7:00 am

  Photo credit: Louis Leray Cancer. Stroke. Broken bones. Every day, thousands of Americans find themselves on the receiving end of these diagnoses. While such health challenges are never fun to confront, the diagnosis is just the first of a “one-two” punch.  First, you have to work with your medical providers to treat your condition. Second, you must pay for it. If you have health insurance, you may think – “No sweat, I’m covered.”  But are you? The odds are high that you may have significantly less of a financial safety net than you think. That’s because health conditions…

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  Straight Talk 4 Women

• Want Great Relationships? Nurture Them From the Start

  lmerlobooth

  16 May 2013 | 6:33 am

  As human beings, we all crave love and belonging. Deep down we want to feel loved, be treated well and we want someone to think we totally rock.  We want to feel as if we matter. Few things fulfill this need more than beginnings: new friendships, new romances and new births. In the beginning, we’re often excited, enthralled and filled with love and adoration for our newfound connections. In fact, these times feel so good, we often term them “the honeymoon period.” During the honeymoon period we can mostly see only the good in the other person. For this moment in time, the other…

• Relationship Game Changers: Characteristics That Burn Out Relationships (Part II)

  lmerlobooth

  7 May 2013 | 7:05 am

  There are a handful of characteristics that can, will and do make relationships extremely difficult. Last week I wrote about six of them and this week here are the remaining six. If these issues are present within you or within your relationships, chances are there are struggles in your relationships that are beyond the norm. Tackle these issues with a determination (not aggression) to get them under control. Control. Constantly telling others how to do something, what to do and when to do it, is annoying at best. If you struggle with wanting things done a certain way (your way), then learn…

• Relationship Game Changers: Characteristics That Burn Out Relationships (Part I)

  lmerlobooth

  30 Apr 2013 | 6:45 am

  As most people will tell you, relationships can be hard work. They should not, however, constantly be hard work and nor should they be tremendously difficult. Healthy relationships will have their natural ups and downs, with moments that are difficult and a majority of time where they should be fairly easy flowing and rewarding.  Ideally, our relationship with our significant other will be the least stressful variable in our life. This core relationship is meant to give us the greatest support, not the biggest headache. If this isn’t the case, it may be time to look at what’s going…

• The Ins and Outs of Being Conversational

  lmerlobooth

  25 Apr 2013 | 5:12 pm

  In my work with couples, I often get complaints from women that their husbands don’t talk. The women feel that it’s like pulling teeth to have a conversation and the men feel that the women talk too much. Often the truth is they’re both right. When women don’t feel heard, they tend to go on and on, in an effort to finally be heard and many men give one word answers rather than engaging in a conversation. Communication habits often start at a young age and frequently intensify and solidify, as we get older. Below are several easy communication tips for people of all ages and genders.

• Women and Divorce: The Silent Exodus

  lmerlobooth

  22 Apr 2013 | 12:18 pm

  Mary and Stan came into my office after 17 years of marriage. Mary was quiet and sullen as she said she didn’t want to be married anymore. Stan was shell-shocked. He was certain Mary was going through a mid-life crisis. Mary was clear she had been feeling this way for years, but hadn’t wanted to hurt him. Mary is one of many women who have come into my office over the years, clear that they no longer wanted to be married.  In almost every case the men were shocked. In some cases, the women had been telling the men for years they were unhappy, but the men were not listening. In other…

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  creatingatwill.com

• Ways You Can Bring A Little More Into the Mainstream

  Laurie

  25 Apr 2013 | 11:30 am

  While walking down a street near my home yesterday, I noticed a little wooden box next to the sidewalk in front of someone’s house.  It had several books inside and a sticker on its glass flip up cover read, “Gladly take one and leave another.”  I’d read about “Little Free Libraries,” homegrown neighborhood book exchanges and now here was [...]Related Posts:Is More Education for My Career Advancement Necessary?From Here to There Through In-BetweenFreaky Fiends and How to Protect YourselfThe Beat Goes On In OrdinarinessDistinguishing Humps vs. Bumps in…

• Standing on the Shoulders of Others-10 Qualities To Look For

  Laurie

  23 Apr 2013 | 11:28 am

  When standing on the shoulders of others, it’s important to know that person can truly support you.  This picture says alot.  It shows a person holding up a whole circle of folks, yet the person himself is standing on a rooftop edge that shows they are risking too much, as everyone could easily topple over. How [...]Related Posts:How Can I Be a Well-Rounded Person?To Quantify or Qualify Your ResultsIndifference and Resignation and 6 Ways to Get Unstuck“Support” – How It Can Save Your Life6 Ways to Put An End to Your Disillusionment in Job Hunting

• The Beat Goes On In Ordinariness

  Laurie

  19 Mar 2013 | 1:04 pm

  Two carpet cleaners are right this moment climbing around my home from top to bottom with their heavy water vacuum machine and noisy sweepers.  Outside in the front and back of the house, gardeners push lawn mowers that loudly cut the lawn in preparation for refertilizing.  A helicoper circles a corporate office in the skyway nearby.  Life is literally whirrling all [...]Related Posts:Not Taking Your Coveted DowntimeYour Magic Wand Day and Fear of LazinessSequential Actions to Accomplish Results or Fix ProblemsDriving Your Car When a Cement Truck’s Parked In FrontWays You Can…

• When My Good Mood Clashes With Your Solitary Mood

  Laurie

  10 Dec 2012 | 9:41 am

  My husband works alot of hours and, thankfully, he loves what he does. But as an entrepreneur who works from her home office, I have expectations that when he finally has a day off he’ll be ready to go out and play  – wrong!  Well, there are many times he’s happy to join me and we’ll see a [...]Related Posts:3 Ways to Brighten a Witches DayCounter Holiday Blues, 6 Activities to Connect With OthersKeeping the Holidays UnmuddledDoing the Right Thing For Yourself, When Your Relationship…Thanksgiving and Family Acceptance-4 Tips to Keep Harmony

• Why Shouldn’t You Be Allowed to Age in the Workplace?

  Laurie

  3 Dec 2012 | 10:25 am

  I’ve heard it time and again from senior clients that are applying for new positions within their company or if they’re wanting to transition to a new job, especially when they have the qualifying skills for the position, that the jobs still go to younger folks.  Part of my coaching work with senior clients then, is [...]Related Posts:Is More Education for My Career Advancement Necessary?Women Re-Careering – How to Reposition YourselfJob Transition in a Crowded Employment Pool-5 Areas to…Finding Sticking Points As A Job CandidateHunks and Bombshells and How They Can…

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  Inter Press Service » Gender Violence – IPS Inter Press Service News Agency Journalism and Communication for Global Change

• Pressure Mounting on U.S. over Congo Violence

  Joe Hitchon

  17 May 2013 | 6:31 am

  A Congolese man transports charcoal on his bicycle outside Lubumbashi in the DRC. Credit: Miriam Mannak/IPSWith casualties in the long-running conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) now surpassing every conflict since World War II, U.S. policymakers and advocates are stepping up campaigns to raise awareness and push legislation aimed at encouraging new negotiations, assisting in government reforms, and pressuring the neighbouring countries that have propped up the DRC’s government. Some advocates say the situation today could be better than at any time in recent years for a…

• Young Men Break with Machista Stereotypes in Ecuador

  Leisa Sanchez

  14 May 2013 | 7:28 am

  Damián Valencia (second right) and other members of the young people's network against machismo. Credit: Courtesy of Cascos RosaAt the age of 20, Damián Valencia speaks knowledgeably about every aspect of gender equality. He is a member of Cascos Rosa, a young people’s initiative working for cultural change against machismo and violence against women in Ecuador. “We seek and promote gender equality and equal rights and opportunities for men and women,” said Valencia, one of the founders of the network of young people – originally all men – united against…

• Women’s Rights Still Denied in Latin America

  Emilio Godoy

  10 May 2013 | 1:43 pm

  Latin American states are still failing to provide guarantees for women’s educational, sexual and reproductive rights, according to activists from different regions of the world meeting in the Mexican capital. “Pending issues include economics, education, violence and sexual and reproductive health,” María Oviedo, the Argentine training manager for the Latin American and Caribbean Committee for the Defence of Women’s Rights (CLADEM), told IPS. “Enforcement of the laws is the weakest link. Governments lack a comprehensive policy to address these issues.”…

• The Challenge of Being a Maasai Woman

  Joan Erakit

  9 May 2013 | 9:58 am

  Maasai villagers in traditional clothing and jewellery in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. Credit: William Warby/cc by 2.0The Maasai tribe of Kenya and Tanzania has long been a beacon of traditional culture to many Africans – and for Westerners on safari through Maasai Mara, Samburu or Amboseli, a familiar face. But familiarity and travels aside, the tribe faces many of the same roadblocks on the path to development as any other marginalised community around the world. William Kikanae, community leader of his Maasai village in Maasai Mara, recently spoke with IPS in New York…

• Rape Cases Highlight “Colonial” Police Practices

  Ranjit Devraj

  8 May 2013 | 5:22 am

  A woman is attacked by police at an anti-rape protest in New Delhi. Credit: Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI)Harsh police handling of public protests erupting across India over a spate of sensational rapes since December has resulted in renewed demands to reform a force that retains the repressive features of its colonial origins. Last month a bench of the Supreme Court, angered by police brutality on women protesting against rapes in the capital, New Delhi, and other north Indian states, demanded to know the status of compliance with rulings the apex court had made on police…

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  The WIN Online!

• International Day of Families Celebrated May 15th

  The WIN Online

  16 May 2013 | 12:24 pm

  International Day of Families Celebrated May 15th International Day of Families is celebrated May 15th, and began in 1995 after the United Nations proclaimed 1994 as the Year of the Family.  It is not a public holiday, but is observed globally around the world.  Celebrations revolve around promoting awareness for issues that pertain to families, and to increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families.  This year’s theme was Advancing social integration and intergenerational solidarity.  Other themes have included:  Fathers and Families:…

• eTV Fitness and Nutrition Channel: Cynthia Sumner – Healing Through Food

  The WIN Online

  16 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  eTV Fitness and Nutrition Channel: Cynthia Sumner – Healing Through Food Cynthia Sumner began studying Natural Health over 10 years ago.  She had experienced health issues due to poor diet and knew that she wanted to make changes.  As a holistic health coach, she has been privileged and honored to help many individuals to heal in life changing ways.  Her mission is to give support in healing the relationship with food.   This year, Cynthia launched her new program through her website Green Healing Leaf.  She provides health and wellness coaching, training, and accountability for…

• eTV Finance Channel: Laura Gilson – Smart Money Expert

  The WIN Online

  15 May 2013 | 7:00 am

  eTV Finance Channel: Laura Gilson – Smart Money Expert Laura’s beginning was on a farm in south-eastern Idaho.  Being raised in the country, the law of the harvest and of working by the “sweat of your brow” were deeply instilled in her. She realized that in order to be successful you had to take the actions necessary to “grow” your opportunities. They weren’t going to plant, nurture and harvest all by themselves. At the age of 16 she started her own direct sales and marketing business bringing to those she targeted the services and products they wanted and needed to make their…

• eTV Finance Channel: Chris Miles – Money Ripples

  The WIN Online

  14 May 2013 | 7:00 am

  eTV Finance Channel: Chris Miles – Money Ripples Chris Miles, the “Cash Flow Expert,” is a leading authority on how to quickly create cash flow and lasting wealth for thousands of his clients, entrepreneurs, and others internationally! He has been featured on the cover of Palacio Magazine, is the podcast co-host of FireYourFinancialAdviser.com, and has a high reputation for getting his clients life-altering financial results in his company, Money Ripples. After working as a traditional financial adviser and stock coach for several years, Chris came to a stark realization…

• eTV Business Channel: Susan Regier – Your Marketing Makeover

  The WIN Online

  13 May 2013 | 8:39 am

  eTV Business Channel: Susan Regier – Your Marketing Makeover Susan Regier is a copywriter, marketing strategist, speaker, and the Global Director for The  WIN’s Business Marketing Mastery program as well as the eTV Business Channel Director.  During her eTV show, “Your Marketing Makeover,” she’ll answer your marketing questions so you can easily captivate, fascinate, and dominate your market. Dubbed a “Magnetic Marketing & Mindset Master,” Susan works with entrepreneurs to find their core essence – that unique piece that sets them apart from others in their…

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  Just The Right Things

• This Caught Our Eye: Home Edition

  Nancy

  14 May 2013 | 3:05 pm

  I am a mapoholic so loved this gorgeous bedroom featuring a beautiful world map as the headboard. With graduation season in full swing and Father’s Day creeping up try this simple but classy DIY Personalized Gift Bag idea. Interior designer and color expert, Maria Killam, continues to write excellent articles including this one about how to combine different shades of white. Ever tempted to not poop scoop after your dog? This will change your mind. Many of you may already know these things but 10 Things You Should Always Haggle For is an excellent refresher.

• The Books of Jon Katz

  Joan

  8 May 2013 | 6:30 pm

  I’ve been trying to read more lately. Even though I have a pile of books I’ve never read by the bed, I keep on returning to books I’ve already read and loved. Go figure. Right now I’m re-reading A Good Dog by Jon Katz. If you need a good read, get any book with dog in the title by him. I find his books about animals make me think, but not too much.  Those are my favorite kinds of books.  Although I will warn you, this one comes with a surprise.  I had to think a little bit harder when I read this one I like his sensibility about animals and life.  I love his farms,…

• 10 Great Gifts For Mom From Target

  Nancy

  7 May 2013 | 1:24 pm

  Where better to look for Mother’s Day gifts than Target? Here are 10 gift ideas ranging from $10-$300. This Merona Satchel purse comes in a variety of fun bright colors perfect for summer. In honor of Mother’s Day Target is featuring a gorgeous selection of scarves from artist Vera Neumann. (Pictured above ‘Blossom Time.’ See the whole collection here.) For the mom who loves to bake here’s the biggest splurge on our list, a Kitchen Aid 5qt mixer. On the other end of the budget, Target has a wonderful selection of inexpensive costume jewelry like this hot pink…

• The Easiest Way To Deep Condition Your Hair

  Nancy

  2 May 2013 | 12:57 pm

  Help! Do you rarely deep condition your hair because the traditional method is such a hassle? You know the drill – wash hair, put in conditioner, wrap your head in towel for 20-30 minutes, wash hair again. It’s a pain walking around with your hair in a towel and having water drip down your neck. Additionally if you color your hair you want to avoid multiple washings whenever you can. In the December 2012 issue of ShopSmart magazine, I read this tip: For dry brittle or damaged hair, Mark Garrison of Mark Garrison Salong recommends “conditioning in reverse.” That means…

• Because Smiling Is Important

  Joan

  23 Apr 2013 | 9:26 pm

  One of the main streets in Prospect. Don’t you want to live on that street? Nancy and I had the best day today. First, awesome lunch at Comida in the Prospect neighborhood of Longmont.  It was easily one of the best lunches I’ve ever had.  If I didn’t have a pig/goat/chickens, I’d want to live in Prospect so I could walk to Comida every day. After lunch we browsed in three locally-owned shops and found the best cool and funky things.  All the shop owners were friendly and welcoming and, well, happy. Purchases were made.  I cannot say enough about the pleasures of…

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  Blog For a Cure

• Biopsy Done...

  18 May 2013 | 1:21 pm

  Hi! So I went and had biopsy done as scheduled on 5/10.  The doctor came over and saw me and my Mom before procedure, told my Mom she would see her right after.  Of course she didn't, it is one thing ...

• Stretching Exercises for Adhesions

  18 May 2013 | 9:56 am

  As this came up as a topic in Martha's post, I though I'd post it for all to see.  The following article addresses abdominal adhesions, and gives some suggestions for things to try to loosen them up a bit (I ...

• Irritating Check-Up Experience

  18 May 2013 | 9:42 am

  I had my six month onc checkup Thursday. This time I only started getting truly anxious a week ahead of it, rather than a month, so I think I'm getting better at dealing with this difficult post-cancer life. That being ...

• Got my date

  18 May 2013 | 8:16 am

  Ok, June 11 for my next PET scan, then I get the results on the 14th. I guess since I'm supposed to remain positive this should be no big deal, just the test that will confirm I'm cured, cancers gone, ...

• It came and went

  18 May 2013 | 7:23 am

  So I have been waiting and waiting for 17th May - my two year post treatment goal post. Woke up at 2.45 this morning. Couldn't go back to sleep so was mulling things over in my mind. Suddenly realised that ...

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  Feed the Beauty

• Crayons and Encaustic-Part 2

  Sophie Lumen

  17 May 2013 | 4:27 pm

  Top right=The crayon experiment is clearly not working. Middle right=I heat up the REAL encaustic thing in my studio. Bottom right=Scraping away 70% of the crayons. Left=The end result after several layers of color, fusing with a heat gun, and adding texture via rolling bits of this and that across the surface. Filed under: Sophie […]

• The Ocean and Frosting-Crayons/Encaustic Part 1

  Sophie Lumen

  6 Apr 2013 | 5:32 pm

  An art therapy Pinterest board featuring a bright, primary colored ‘encaustic’ piece caught my eye last week. The therapist took old crayon shavings, covered the bits with wax paper and fused it together with an iron to create thick wave-like crests of texture. OOoooOo purty But. Even a newbie encaustic user like myself knows that […]

• Jane Goodall Reveals Her Lifelong Fascination With…Plants? | Science & Nature | Smithsonian Magazine

  Sophie Lumen

  1 Mar 2013 | 3:20 pm

  Jane Goodall Reveals Her Lifelong Fascination With…Plants? | Science & Nature | Smithsonian Magazine. Filed under: FTB Soul Tagged: Jane Goodall and trees, Pacific Northwest Backyard, Seeds of Hope

• Grandma Social Media Rockstar

  Sophie Lumen

  22 Feb 2013 | 11:43 am

  “The Art of Aging is a winner in the Best Senior Living Awards 2013 in the Social Media Rockstars – Individuals. The Art of Aging is a Facebook presence created by artist Sophie Lumen. Sophie’s goal is to shift perspectives on aging. What if we think of aging as an art? With more than 11,000 […]

• Sophie Lumen a nominee in Best Senior Living Awards 2013 as ‘Social Media Rockstar’

  Sophie Lumen

  2 Feb 2013 | 8:05 pm

  ‘The Art of Aging’ is a nominee in the SeniorHomes.com ‘Best Senior Living Awards 2013′!  The contest closes on Monday Feb. 4th. Your vote counts now! Thank you to those of you who have already voted, only you can make it happen! I’ve been doing this for three years and have made many new friends—over 11,000 […]

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  Borderless Thinking

• In Your 60′s – When The Only Job You’ll Be Hired For Is Grandmother (except if you’re Barbara Walters)

  Cherry Woodburn

  14 May 2013 | 3:21 pm

  Bounding off the sliding board and leaning forward in a full bore run, my granddaughter – grinning wide – raced toward my open arms. I twirled her til we were both dizzy. Then she wrapped her arms and legs around me and hung tight. For a long time. We hadn’t seen each other in over two weeks. Yep. Only two weeks but she had missed me madly. The feeling was mutual. That’s me last year at the Red Rocks. I am grandmother hear me roar. I’m entrusted to help take care of America’s most valued commodity: one of its children. Yet most U.S. companies want to…

• Rebuttal to Men Hate To Give Women Feedback

  michelle

  2 May 2013 | 11:48 am

   Really? Men hate to give women feedback? Sweet geezus. If this is happening on a significant scale, then everyone’s losing big: Men –  who are missing opportunities to improve their communication practices AND aren’t developing their female subordinates Women – who are missing growth producing insights AND missing the chance to build a stronger relationship with their male boss Businesses – whose employees – both male and female – are losing opportunities to improve work relationships, quality of output and productivity. In my last post I wrote…

• 3 Costs To Business When An Employee Doesn’t Speak Up

  Cherry Woodburn

  26 Apr 2013 | 3:46 pm

  “After more that two years of not being reviewed or given a raise, I finally spoke up and asked ‘Isn’t it time I got a raise?’” Laura (not real name) provided this comment as part of a discussion during my presentation The High Cost of Silence. The Emotional and Financial Price of Not Speaking Up For Yourself. Of the group of women I was speaking to, Laura was the only one who had ever asked for a raise. The implications for the women are obvious, but less obvious is the cost to the organization of valued employees not speaking up. Cost to Organizations 1.

• What Bra Shopping Taught Me About Perceptions & Value Judgments

  Cherry Woodburn

  11 Apr 2013 | 1:02 pm

  Bra shopping. I hate it.  As do most women. I hate it because it’s damn impossible to find a size 38 A bra. Bra designers mistakenly believe that if your circumference is bigger than a 34 or 36 than your cup size has to be bigger than an A. After sinking into a cauldron of pique, frustration, and hopelessness figuring I’d never own a bra that fit again, I vented my frustration to my husband. Me: “I can’t believe it. There are no bras that fit women with small breasts. Everywhere I looked there were bras with formed cups for breasts larger than mine. Even when I found…

• When An Ordinary Life Is The New Extraordinary Life

  Cherry Woodburn

  4 Apr 2013 | 10:35 am

  When was the last time you paused to reflect on what you’ve accomplished? On what a good person you are?   If you’re similar to many women, it’s been a long time. My Experience When I wrote my e-book, there was a section highlighting how I came to the point of helping women get unstuck and gain the courage to be unapologetically themselves. To claim their voice. To accept, no, embrace, who they are. Yet someone had to point out to me at the time that I wasn’t claiming all that I was, nor the totality of my story. Shar’, a good friend, and the author of…

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  Abiola's Passionista Playbook & Blog TV

• How to Cast a Love Magnet Spell Whether You’re Single or Committed! Mommy Noire Love Class

  Abiola

  18 May 2013 | 9:30 am

  “What an honor and blessing to inhabit the flesh form as a female on this planet at this time.” -Iyanla Vanzant Greetings Goddesses, Yesterday’s post was about super plants and herbs. Maybe that’s what you were expecting when I promised a Love Magnet spell. No, this is not a bait and... xo

• 25 Super Awesome Natural Ways to Heal the Mind & Body! Powerful Medicinal Herbs & Plants for Women

  The Passion Posse

  17 May 2013 | 8:05 am

  It makes sense that Mother Nature would have everything that we need to heal, right? These 25 plants have been used around the world for generations due to their incredible natural healing properties. The featured photo is of our First Lady Michelle Obama planting the White House garden, by the... xo

• Can Marriage Counseling or Love Coaching Save Your Relationship? Frequently Asked Questions

  The Passion Posse

  16 May 2013 | 10:02 pm

  If you’re in love, fight for it! Whether dating, engaged or married, one tried and true way to keep a relationship running smoothly is to work with a love coach or marriage counselor. Today a blogger from Toronto Psychological Services breaks down the biggest concerns and fears that people... xo

• How Yoga Can Enhance the Spiritual Connection With Your Unborn Child! + Pregnant Yoga Video

  The Passion Posse

  16 May 2013 | 5:44 pm

  Can yoga really help pregnant women connect with their babies? Let’s talk about it. Celebs said to indulge in yoga while expecting include Drew Barrymore, Kate Middleton and Amber Rose. Of course, check in with your personal physician to find the best prenatal fitness and health options for... xo

• Mindful Living, Eating & Feeling or How I Vacationed in Jamaica & Actually Lost Weight (Photo Diary)

  Abiola

  15 May 2013 | 6:22 pm

  Yipeee for gratitude and passionate living. I just had the juiciest vacation in Jamaica and I am still basking in the benefits. When I returned, Hay House had sent me their new Mindful Living book to review – how perfect! Let’s talk about mindful living, mindful eating, being a highly... xo

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  Sustainability & B Corp Consulting in Berkeley | Cultivating Capital

• Update from Cultivating Capital

  Carolina Miranda

  2 May 2013 | 1:13 pm

  Thanks for stopping by the Cultivating Capital Blog! You might have noticed that it’s a bit quiet over here. It’s not that I’ve stopped blogging. In fact, I’ve been blogging over at the Cultivating Capital marketing blog: CC Marketing Online. Some of the topics that I blog about over there include SEO, business blogging, making the most of your business website, and other things related to marketing your business online. The Cultivating Capital site will be redesigned soon to make it easier to share with you information to help you green your business and market it…

• Benefit Corporations and B Corps: The Latest Buzz #10

  Carolina Miranda

  15 Nov 2012 | 10:47 am

  Benefit Corporations (a legal designation) and Certified B Corporations (a third-party certification) are changing the landscape of sustainable business. Here’s the latest from around the web about this important movement: Momentum continues to spread: Pennsylvania has become the 12th state to sign B Corporation legislation into law! Ready to become a Massachusetts B Corporation on December 1st? The Massachusetts Secretary of State has released guidance on benefit corporations to help you. Best read this week: a great summary of the B Corp movement from the New York Times, which labeled…

• Benefit Corporations and B Corps: The Latest Buzz #9

  Carolina Miranda

  19 Oct 2012 | 10:00 am

  Benefit Corporations (a legal designation) and Certified B Corporations (a third-party certification) are changing the landscape of sustainable business. Here’s the latest from around the web about this important movement: Taking the award for most exciting buzz: at the Clinton Global Initiative, B Lab promised to extend the B Corp movement globally, reaching 20 countries on 6 continents by the end of next year! Triple Pundit provided a good recap of the Clinton Global Initiative and outlined the progress of the B Corp movement. The sale of Ben & Jerry’s to Unilever in 2000 is…

• Alameda County Recycling Rules Go Into Effect

  Carolina Miranda

  12 Sep 2012 | 9:07 am

  Photo by Brittany Murlas As of July 1st, 2012 California state law (AB341) makes mandatory commercial recycling a legal requirement throughout the state. In preparation for the new state law, Alameda County’s Waste Management Authority created an ordinance specifying which materials must be recycled, the recycling services required by East Bay cities, and how the law will be enforced in Alameda County. Beginning January 1st, 2013 if business or property owners who are not in compliance with this new law, they may be subject to warnings and possible fines. Until now business and residential…

• Benefit Corporations and B Corps: The Latest Buzz #8

  Carolina Miranda

  31 Aug 2012 | 5:33 am

  Benefit Corporations (a legal designation) and Certified B Corporations (a third-party certification) are changing the landscape of sustainable business. Here’s the latest from around the web about this important movement: Benefit Corporation legislation continues to sweep across the country, as Illinois, Massachusetts, and Louisiana join the ranks of states that recognize this new corporate form. As Benefit Corporations spread to the Midwest, the Non-Profit Quarterly takes note that this also signals the rise of non-profit certifiers of businesses. In Massachusetts, a state with 18…

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  MyLunaKiss.com Blog

• Mother's Day ....is she still sexy?

  Barbie Kiss

  2 May 2013 | 10:47 am

  by Luna Lugo www.mylunakiss.com  Check out MyLunaKiss Mother's Day Gifts   Yes, you are still a sexy, beautiful, amazing woman! Catherine Zeta Jones - Sexy Mom over 40! Mother's... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Sluts don't lie...or do they?

  Barbie Kiss

  26 Jan 2013 | 10:54 pm

  by Barbie Kiss www.mylunakiss.com I know, 'slut' such a dirty word but I've heard much worse listening to the morning news so give me a break! This is my story dammit...I'm taking a break... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Stilettos on Acid!

  Barbie Kiss

  20 Dec 2012 | 9:37 pm

  by Barbed Wire Barbie www.mylunakiss.com Stilettos on Acid Acidic rantings of a Femme wearing stilettos in the rain. Did you ever see rain fall like acid on the black pavement I... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• French Maid...The Affair Continues

  Barbie Kiss

  24 Nov 2012 | 10:12 pm

  by Barbie Kiss www.mylunakiss.com The French maid or Meido or Cosplay...my thoughts run rampant of French maid secretly spinning lovers into a foolish stupor. If you have not witnessed... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• MyLunaKiss Erotica Neurotica - Part Trio

  Barbie Kiss

  6 Nov 2012 | 3:02 pm

  check out mylunakiss.com for your Bondage Obsessions and Romantic Escape. AT9D86V5GEBT [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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  Purposeful Woman

• Bright Pink Empowerment

  JJ

  15 May 2013 | 6:04 pm

  This week entertainment superstar Angelina Jolie announced that she proactively had a double mastectomy. She’d tested positive for the gene that indicates she had an over 80% chance of contracting breast cancer and rather than live with the shadow hanging over her life, she decided to take matters into her own hands. She actually had [...]

• Creativity – A Key to Success

  JJ

  13 May 2013 | 9:48 am

  Just how creative are you? By creative, I don’t just mean with arts and crafts but also with your view-point? Can you call on your creative skills to help look for alternative ways to solve a problem, to complete a task, to work with your team? Melanie Duncan just created a Checklist to Creativity that [...]

• This Mother’s Day: What is a Weed?

  JJ

  12 May 2013 | 5:47 am

  Happy Mother’s Day! On this day of celebration for all you do for your family, you may be the recipient of a bouquet of flowers. Sometimes, our children, with love in their hearts, will find those flowers in the backyard and often they are less than you might find at a Florist Shop. Dandelions, Queen Anne’s [...]

• Do You Maximize Online Relationships?

  JJ

  10 May 2013 | 3:47 pm

  Social media is here to stay and hopefully you have begun to include LinkedIn, Twitter and other social media sites as part of your personal brand marketing. The opportunities to connect are limitless if you are strategic and consistent with your participation. Here are just a few suggestions for how to make the most of [...]

• Negotiating Tips for Any Situation

  JJ

  7 May 2013 | 5:21 am

  Almost from the minute we wake up until when our head hits the pillow, we find ourselves negotiating our way through the day. It might be negotiating with yourself for just five more minutes of sleep, when you hit the snooze button. Or negotiating with your child over their outfit choice or what they eat [...]

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  Women Unlimited

• Value add: How to keep your clients coming back for more!

  Carole Bozkurt

  16 May 2013 | 1:30 am

  The one thing above all else that successful businesses do, is to add value so that their clients keep coming back for more. It doesn’t have to be unique, but giving your clients something that they really want, and doing so more effectively than your competitors, is a powerful asset for any business.  So how do you know if your services or products are adding the right kind of value to your existing and prospective clients? What does value mean to your clients? The first thing you need to do is ask yourself, ‘What value do your services or products create for your clients?’ Then ask,…

• 4 Steps to turn your ‘someday’ dream into reality

  Emma Gwillim

  14 May 2013 | 1:15 am

  Have you ever caught yourself having the same daydream over and over again?  I’m not talking so much about a ‘diet coke break’ daydream, as the “someday I’ll….” daydream. Someday I’ll… start that business Someday I’ll… train and compete in the marathon Someday I’ll… open my own coffee shop What’s yours?  And how long have you been day-dreaming about it?  Can I be frank?  If you’re day-dreaming and NOT taking any action, you may as well kiss goodbye to ever making it a reality.  No business.  No marathon medal.  No coffee shop. Don’t let time pass with…

• Branding with scent: The smell of success

  Michelle Hawkins

  13 May 2013 | 1:15 am

  In previous articles, I’ve touched on the power of scent. Smell has such a profound impact on us in ways that often act below the conscious to evoke strong emotions and memories. It’s one of the most under-utilised and poorly understood tools that we can use for branding, including space and experience design. When I thought about writing an article for Women Unlimited to illustrate the power of scent in business, my immediate thought was of Nicola Pozzani, world expert in scent and mood and founder of SSense. Nicola is at the forefront of using scent to design spaces and experiences.

• How many domain name versions do you need and why?

  Ann Smarty

  10 May 2013 | 1:15 am

  There are certain moves you have to take to protect your brand. Most are second nature, such as copyrighting and identifying authorship of content, checking for plagiarism, monitoring reputation, social media engagement, etc. It’s all just par for the course, and we don’t blink an eye when attending to each one. Yet, so many people miss out on one of the most obvious (and easy) ways of protection from the very beginning. I am speaking, of course, about domain variants. It might not seem like a big deal, but if your brand goes big, you will be sorry you didn’t secure other…

• Beginners Guide to email marketing and social media

  Julie Hall - Editor

  9 May 2013 | 1:16 am

  Here is the video for the fantastic webinar that we ran with Constant Contact’s small business marketing mentor Tamsin Fox-Davies.  In the video Tamsin shares What makes a good email that will be read How you can use social media to make your emails reach further Practical email tips that you can easily implement in your own business Email marketing Q&A session at the end where Julie and Tamsin will answer all your email marketing questions. There are loads of really great tips and it is well worth watching. Please click here to download a copy of the slides. If you are interested…

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  Smart Women Travelers

• Shower Cap: One of Your Best Travel Companions

  Carol

  17 May 2013 | 9:34 am

  Whenever I stay at hotels that offer shower caps as an amenity, I grab them. They weigh virtually nothing and take up no room. There are many travel uses for shower caps but here are a few besides the obvious use of a cap when showering:quick payday loans with small commissions Shoe covers. Cover your shoes with them to protect everything else in your bag. Electronics covers. Okay, this only works for smaller items but they work well. Makeup wrap. While they are not waterproof or even leak proof, shower caps are still helpful to wrap up makeup items to prevent contact with clothing. Food…

• ALWAYS Use the “Do Not Disturb” Sign!

  Carol

  14 May 2013 | 6:45 am

  I love arriving into a new hotel room, even after years and years of traveling. There’s just something about checking out what a room has to offer that still excites me. Until the other night… … when the first thing I saw at 11:30 pm after the lights went on was luggage. Open luggage on the floor, luggage that wasn’t mine. It didn’t take me long to realize the room was occupied. Within seemingly one second, my mind registered that I had walked into someone else’s room and they may be in the bed. I was out of there so fast, my own luggage feeling like it was…

• Six Weeks to Summer Series: Days 23-24 – Winning the Fight Against Stress Eating

  Carol

  10 May 2013 | 6:12 am

  It is Days 23-24 of this 42-day series on Six Weeks to Summer: A Traveler’s Fitness Plan. Just passed the half-way point to my goal of a 12-pound donation back to the universe! Travel and Stress seem to naturally go together. Struggles to get through Security with your possessions and body intact, flight delays, sitting inside a tube next to someone you’d never want as a Facebook friend breathing in the sneezes and coughs of the rows around you – Arghh! Add to this the stress of an airline that goes on strike and cancels all flights for days and the stress level goes up a notch…

• Six Weeks to Summer Series: Days 18-22 – Get Out and Move!

  Carol

  9 May 2013 | 1:23 am

  It is Days 18-22 of this 42-day series on Six Weeks to Summer: A Traveler’s Fitness Plan. Wearing a pedometer to track the number of steps I walk each day is helping to keep me moving. The days are getting nicer in Norway and the streets are calling! Rather than using my hotel’s fitness center, I hit the streets and walked to the fitness center in town. The hotels in town have an arrangement with the Elixia fitness center for a 50 NOK (about $10) a day pass. With all the equipment they have, this pass is worthwhile to me. This is where I have been doing my workouts lately: After a…

• Six Weeks to Summer Series: Days 15-17 – How a Hotel Can Impact Our Health and Fitness Goals

  Carol

  5 May 2013 | 5:21 am

  It is Days 15-17 of this 42-day series on Six Weeks to Summer: A Traveler’s Fitness Plan. I am combining a few days into one post since I have virtually done the same-same each of the past few days in my goal towards fitness. I am now in Kristiansand, Norway at Rica Hotel’s Hotel Norge (pronounced ‘Nor-ga’) and will be here much of the next two weeks. There are three health-friendly traits of the Hotel Norge that are helping me achieve my goals: (1) The hotel’s restaurant makes fresh veggie/fruit juice each morning with their juicer. Celery, ginger and apple is…

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• {the palate} baked chicken & spinach flautas

  RLV

  3 May 2013 | 3:30 am

  Happy Friday! Are you looking for something that’s healthy yet filling? Well, you’re just in luck. This recipe is ooh, ooh, mighty tasty. And it’s perfect to make this week/end because Cinco de Mayo is coming up! These flautas kinda came out like enchiladas or taquitos. I really don’t know the difference. ( read the rest of {the palate} baked chicken & spinach flautas at bittensweetblog.com ) { bittensweet } © 2013 | permalink to {the palate} baked chicken & spinach flautas | see more of recipes, {the palate}

• {the snapshot} bow-wow at the ballgame

  RLV

  22 Apr 2013 | 3:30 am

  Two weekends ago, we attended the first Washington Nationals Pups in the Park game of 2013. Kirby certainly enjoyed himself and he actually did okay with other dogs. He even participated in a parade! :) Hope to attend more DC events once the warm weather decides to stay put! { bittensweet } © 2013 | permalink to {the snapshot} bow-wow at the ballgame | see more of kirby, {the bliss}, {the snapshot}

• {the bliss + the palate} bittensweet at bittersweet?

  RLV

  18 Apr 2013 | 3:30 am

  I was on the fence about writing this post because I’ve always believed that if you have an internet audience (i.e. blogging, microblogging, social media/networking sites/apps), you shouldn’t mention any specifics regarding your day job. Unless your day job consists any of the above – like my boyfriend. But this is a big step in my life. A challenge. A risk. And so far, I’m happy with my decision. And I wanted to share it with you. ( read the rest of {the bliss + the palate} bittensweet at bittersweet? at bittensweetblog.com ) { bittensweet } © 2013 | permalink to…

• {the palate + the bliss} happy 3rd blogoversary, bittensweet!

  RLV

  25 Mar 2013 | 3:30 am

  (Disclaimer: my photog skills are rusty! Eesh.) Almost missed my blog’s 3rd birthday! Typically, I make brownies to celebrate but because I’m in an extra good mood, I’ve decided to switch it up and make Cake Batter Blondies. I’ll repeat: CAKE BATTER BLONDIES. They’re pretty amazing. You’re pretty amazing. So why the heck not? ( read the rest of {the palate + the bliss} happy 3rd blogoversary, bittensweet! at bittensweetblog.com ) { bittensweet } © 2013 | permalink to {the palate + the bliss} happy 3rd blogoversary, bittensweet! | see more of foodgasms,…

• {the bliss} happy eight, love!

  RLV

  1 Mar 2013 | 5:30 am

  I hope you all got a laugh from the above photo. A while back, one of my friends suggested someone photoshop my dress to white and voila! How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I’m truly blessed to have someone who has my back and makes me laugh every single second of our relationship. He’s my best friend and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life discovering new things with him, going on adventures, and having his babies. So now all we need…is something tiny, shiny, and oval-shaped. ;) Happy Anniversary, babe! { bittensweet } © 2013 | permalink to {the bliss}…

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  Angela's Clues | Angela Santomero: Daniel Tiger, Blue's Clues & Super Why

• Meet Daniel Tiger’s Miss Elaina

  Alexandra C

  17 May 2013 | 8:01 am

    Miss Elaina is an impulsive & imaginative preschooler. She has a big heart and even bigger ideas! Behind the adorable pigtails is the talented voice actor, Addison Holley. We had the opportunity to ask Addison a few questions about herself and her role on Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.   Hiya toots! How old are you and where are you from? I am 12 yrs old and live in Burlington, Ontario, which is just outside of Toronto.   How are you similar to your character, Miss Elaina? I have fun playing Miss Elaina because we share a lot of the same personality traits. One being…

• Meet Daniel Tiger’s Prince Wednesday

  Angela Santomero

  15 May 2013 | 8:50 pm

  Photo Credit: Denise Grant Prince Wednesday is our favorite little prince, who despite, his royal upbringing, is quite the silly & impulsive preschooler. Meet Nicholas Kaegi, the talented voice actor who helps bring Prince Wednesday to life! (…and did you know he played Whyatt in Super Why!?)   A rrrroyal hello to you! How old are you and where are you from? I just turned 14 years old and I’m from Toronto.   In what ways are you similar to Prince Wednesday? We are both very adventurous and share a good sense of humour!   If you had to pick one favorite episode,…

• Super Why’s Effect on Reading

  Angela Santomero

  15 May 2013 | 10:48 am

  Reading “Children who watched SUPER WHY! on PBS Kids scored 46% higher on standardized tests than those who did not watch the show.”   “SUPER WHY! has been successful in supporting learning in a highly engaging environment.” Children’s Media Lab Annenberg School for Communication University of Pennsylvania   Angela's Clues | Angela Santomero: Daniel Tiger, Blue's Clues & Super Why

• Winner of Autism Memoir is..

  Angela Santomero

  14 May 2013 | 2:32 pm

  In last week’s post (Autism & Unexpected Joy) we spoke with Priscilla Gilman, author of the acclaimed memoir The Anti-Romantic Child: A Story of Unexpected Joy. As mentioned, Priscilla offered an Angela’s Clues reader a signed copy of Gilman’s text, a beautiful exploration of our hopes and expectations for our children, our families, and ourselves. Well, our randomly selected winner is, Bonbon Break‘s own, Val Vucich Curtis! We sincerely appreciate your time Priscilla Gilman sharing with us. Congratulations Val & much thanks to everyone who spread the word…

• Behind the Scenes – Sara Solves It

  Angela Santomero

  8 May 2013 | 8:30 am

  Don’t forget to view the “Sara Solves It” math pilot (in progress) & to leave your feedback over at Amazon Studios today, or this hour..whatever works best. So, what’cha doin’ now? Angela's Clues | Angela Santomero: Daniel Tiger, Blue's Clues & Super Why

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  Business Growth through Intuitive Intelligence®

• Gain Perspective – Your Momentary Retreat

  paulag

  16 May 2013 | 3:48 am

  You need perspective in your business and life to succeed. Sometimes you need to open up to relieve the stress of over-thinking so you can see the big picture.  Other times you need to focus in on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Is Your Calendar Holding You Hostage?

  paulag

  8 May 2013 | 4:06 am

  I can’t tell you the number of times my overwhelmed women business owner clients come to me because they feel like their schedule is running them into the ground.  Each day is carefully constructed... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Your Momentary Retreat (Momentary Retreats)

  paulag

  1 May 2013 | 5:26 am

  When you are a business owner it’s all go-go-go. Yet if you learn to take a momentary retreat in your day and throughout your week you will realize 4 benefits that seem elusive otherwise. It... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• How Having Systems in Your Business Helps You Get More Sleep

  paulag

  24 Apr 2013 | 12:01 pm

  How much would you like to be awakened in the early morning hours by a customer having a bad experience that was of your own creation? Not a great deal I suppose. Yet that is exactly what happened... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• 5 Tools to Cultivate Mindfulness in Your Business

  paulag

  16 Apr 2013 | 5:02 am

  Clients consistently tell me that I have a grounding presence in their lives.  The stability, mindfulness, and caring that I exhibit helps them nourish those same qualities within themselves as they... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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• Your anti-ageing questions answered with QMS

  Kathryn Rossiter

  18 May 2013 | 4:00 am

  Yesterday I was treated to the most amazing facial by Anel from Future this using QMS Medicosmetics. I went in looking like an ordinary mom and left feeling like a supermodel. Having amazing skin really does ramp up your self-confidence immensely and taking time out from my hectic schedule to enjoy some “me-time” was so beneficial. I highly recommend it! A few weeks ago I was invited to a media breakfast where the invited speaker was medical doctor and founder of QMS Medicosmetics, Dr Erich Schulte. Founded in Germany over 25 years ago, this leading traumatologist, cosmetic…

• Fave Fashions at The Met Ball

  Kathryn Rossiter

  17 May 2013 | 5:30 am

  I know I’m a bit late to this party but I wanted to share with you some of the fashion faves at the Met Ball hosted by Vogue magazine last week. The “punk” theme meant many celebs were looking a bit weird and wacky for my taste – some look like they had been dressed in the dark by my 3 year old – but there have been many “worst dressed” lists put together and as this is my blog (which I like to keep fairly positive) I will be sharing my “best dressed” choices… In the top image: Kirsten Dunst wore Louis Vuitton (Photo: Larry…

• Kirsten Goss Bete Noire Range

  Kathryn Rossiter

  16 May 2013 | 10:30 am

  Bete Noir, the newest collection for summer ’13, is a groundbreaking depiction of the strong and stylish direction fashion is taking. In fact, it’s a lot like the designer herself. How beautiful are the colours Kirsten Goss has used in her new Bete Noire range? Love all these stunning earrings, my favourite pairs are below… Contact details for Kirsten Goss shops in South Africa: Joburg : 011 447 2234 Cape Town : 021 424 3453 Durban : 031 312 7573 Website : www.kirstengoss.com Images: Kirsten Goss Ensure you don't miss any posts, sign up to receive a daily email from | Becoming you…

• Rubybox May 2013

  Kathryn Rossiter

  15 May 2013 | 11:37 pm

  This month I received my a bit earlier than usual which made for a great surprise… And boy, was it a good one! The products in this month’s box were selected by the beauty team at Grazia magazine – SA’s favourite fashion and beauty weekly mag – to celebrate their first birthday! I loved every item in this month’s Rubybox… obviously the hope each month but not always the reality! Here is a breakdown of what was in the May Rubybox that I received and my thoughts on each product… 1. Bvlgari Jasmin Noir I am loving this sexy, sensuous, seductive…

• What I… Sheri-Lee from SA Fashion Girl

  Kathryn Rossiter

  14 May 2013 | 11:28 pm

  I love my blogger interview series so much. It has introduced me to so many amazing bloggers and I love getting to know them via this medium… and then when I finally get the chance to meet them in person, I feel like I’ve already connected with them! Sheri-Lee is today’s featured blogger. She is otherwise known as SA Fashion Girl and writes the blog of the same name. Here she shares some insights into her life… What I…. Know: I know that the key to happiness is maximizing the good and minimizing the bad. I know that life is a sort of ferris wheel, sometimes…

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  Transformation Goddess

• Goddess Talk Sessions: What is a Goddess?

  shannvanderleek

  15 May 2013 | 7:26 am

  This week I’m stoked to share the first conversation of  a compelling series of  Goddess Talk Sessions with my friend and sister Goddess, Lisa Marie Rosati. The soul purpose of the Goddess Talk Sessions is to share passionate and authentic conversations about how you can learn to Rock Your Goddess Life.   Our First Topic: What is a Goddess?   You are welcome to listen here or at iTunes. Your browser does not support the audio element. Podcast Powered By Podbean   Key Goddess Talk Take Aways From This Session: Tap into the universal flow of life We are ALL a work in…

• The Power of A Mother’s Unconditional Love

  shannvanderleek

  12 May 2013 | 5:59 am

  I hope you enjoy this tribute to my Mom on Mother’s Day. Many moons ago my mother found the courage to divorce her abusive husband to save us both from a life filled with pain and suffering. Back then it was rare to be a divorced, single mother. It seemed like most of the marriages in our community stayed intact until the kids were grown and gone. In my case, my mother decided to bail for the sake of our safety and her sanity. She knew we deserved a better life. Mom worked a full time job with the DPOA and then the Detroit Lieutenants and Sergeants Association to support us. I often…

• How Did “Daddy’s Little Girl” End up Like This?

  shannvanderleek

  8 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  I know you will enjoy this guest post written by my new friend and sister Goddess, Teri Williams. How Did “Daddy’s Little Girl” End up Like This? That’s what I asked myself 13 years ago when I was (once again) in a marriage filled with addiction, mental abuse and deep despair.  Crazy making situations like that can tear a soul apart, leaving one feeling hopeless, alone and afraid. I put on a good face in public, as many women do.  On the inside I was in pain.  Not only was this relationship damaging my soul, it was deeply affecting my children. Growing up the youngest of six, you…

• Embrace the Goddess Telesummit

  shannvanderleek

  6 May 2013 | 6:33 am

  I am excited to share with you a FREE event I’m a part of this month: The Embrace the Goddess Telesummit Begins TODAY! 21 dynamic teachers are coming together to show you how to create a personal relationship with the Divine Feminine Presence—a relationship that will sustain, nourish, and expand your life. My colleague Kim Wilborn will be interviewing me, along with 20 other powerful teachers who will show you how to work with the Goddess Energy that can support each one of us… and the world. There’s no cost to attend, and even if you can’t attend the talks live, you…

• Free Goddess Card Messages

  shannvanderleek

  1 May 2013 | 6:07 am

  Hey Goddess! Today is Free Goddess Card Message Day. I love starting off each month with free Goddess Card messages! Happy Beltane!! To set the energetic tone for each new month, I’ll pull one Goddess card message for anyone who leaves a comment within a 48 hour time period. All you have to write is “Yes” which will prompt me to pull a card for you. Every time I pull a card for myself or someone else there is always some truth to be drawn from the message. I suggest writing out your message on a sticky note and placing is somewhere highly visible. Read your message and then sit with…

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  My Savvy Sisters

• Johanna Crawford Offers a Hand Up to Domestic Violence Victims

  Te-Erika Patterson

  18 May 2013 | 2:46 am

  Joanna Crawford, Executive Director of Web of Benefit.   Johanna Crawford the founder of Web of Benefit, Inc. has spoken at multiple conferences, including the Provider’s Council and Massachusetts Conference for Women where she was awarded the “Be the Change Award” in December 2010. She was also featured in “People Making a Difference,” in the December 12, 2011 issue of “The Christian Science Monitor.”  In July 2012, Johanna was honored as a CNN Hero. On February 2, 2013, Johanna Crawford was honored with the Bada Award from the Korean American Women in Need (KAN-WIN) for…

• How To Overcome Fear in 3 Steps

  Te-Erika Patterson

  17 May 2013 | 2:13 am

  There’s a nagging sensation in your mind that something bad is going to happen. People say that you are ‘being negative’ and they tell you to think positive but that hasn’t worked for you so far. You’re afraid to go about your daily life because you just feel that you are going to be hurt, taken advantage of, injured or even that you may die. You don’t know how to overcome fear and it is ruining your life. There is only one way that I know of that will help you to overcome fear and I will teach you how to do it today. Any fear you have is really a negative…

• How To Market Your Blog And Make Money By Guest Blogging

  Te-Erika Patterson

  13 May 2013 | 3:27 am

  Five months ago I broke my foot and my whole life changed. Hopping around on crutches, I could no longer work as a waitress which is how I supported myself and my blogging habit/business.  I had no idea how I would continue to support myself while I was disabled, in a city nearly 3,000 miles away from any of my friends or family. In a stroke of luck, intuition or maybe divine intervention, I was up one night feeling sorry for myself when a random conversation I had two weeks before came tumbling back into my mind.  A woman I met randomly mentioned that she paid her rent through blogging. I…

• 6 Hilarious Versions of Historical Figures on Twitter

  Te-Erika Patterson

  10 May 2013 | 4:27 am

  They’re alive! These 6 historical figures on twitter are very much alive and amused by our present day shenanigans!   William Shakespeare’s on Twitter        Anne Frank’s on Twitter   Harriet Tubman’s on Twitter   Adolph Hitler’s on Twitter         Mark Twain’s on Twitter      Jesus Christ’s on Twitter   The post 6 Hilarious Versions of Historical Figures on Twitter appeared first on My Savvy Sisters.

• 4 Things Women Need To Understand About Sexuality That Society Doesn’t Bother to Explain

  Te-Erika Patterson

  10 May 2013 | 3:01 am

  Miss Jaiya is a Somatic Sexologist who coaches women through a sexual transformation. She helps women to step out of the cloak of sex shaming and into an awareness and celebration of their sexual natures. During this interview I have the chance to ask questions about shaming, the sexual evolution and a personal question about my own sexual hangups. ~Te-Erika MSS: Let’s talk about women and sex. We are so often unable to discuss this publicly. Can you tell me about your background and upbringing that has triggered this kind of openness? Who influenced you? How? Have you ever had any…

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  Hello Ladies

• What to Give a Working Mother for Mother’s Day

  Hello Ladies

  12 May 2013 | 6:57 am

  After a long week at work, and the weekend filled with two soccer games, a dance recital and a birthday party, I’ll drive 75 minutes to visit my mother this Mother’s Day. There’s no time for breakfast in bed, a manicure/pedicure with friends or dinner and a movie. That’s okay; that’s not what this working mother wanted for Mother’s Day anyway. You know what I do want for all working mothers? I want: Paid Sick Leave. Almost half (48 percent) of private-sector workers do not have paid sick days. As a working mother, it’s common sense that occasionally you’ll need time to care…

• A little style inspiration

  Hello Ladies

  12 May 2013 | 4:20 am

  “Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking.” I love that line from The Devil Wears Prada. Miranda Priestley has no tolerance for what’s obvious and trite and she moves quickly past that which doesn’t interest her. I was reminded of the movie line watching TJ Maxx Style Scout Helena Glazer talk about why she loves her job in the below video (she references florals in store this spring). But TJ Maxx is anything but obvious. The store gives us all the potential to be our own Miranda Priestleys – able to quickly scan the collections and create an affordable and unique…

• Hillary Clinton in 2016? Poll Says Voters Ready for a Woman

  Hello Ladies

  7 May 2013 | 7:50 am

  Watching for signs of a Hillary Clinton 2016 candidacy is the political version of guessing if Jennifer Aniston is pregnant. Unless the women announce something, the answer is no. But what appears to be a clear yes is that voters are ready for a woman in the White House. According to a new poll released by EMILY’s List, an organization dedicated to electing pro-choice Democratic women, 90 percent of voters in battleground states would consider voting for a qualified woman candidate from their party. Seventy-two percent  believe it is likely the United States will elect a woman…

• Watch This Video With the Man In Your Life

  Hello Ladies

  6 May 2013 | 3:20 pm

  Excellent TedX presentation about why we need men to use their status to speak out against and challenge gender violence.The post Watch This Video With the Man In Your Life appeared first on Hello Ladies.

• Yahoo! Policy Can Turn Working Mothers Into CEOs

  Hello Ladies

  6 May 2013 | 5:32 am

  Due to work life imbalance last week, I am just catching up on the news that Yahoo has doubled its paid maternity leave for employees, added eight weeks of paid paternity leave to the company’s benefits package and will reimburse employees for up to $500 worth of “daily habits,” including laundry, house-cleaning and child care. Pardon the pun but, “Yahoo!” This is exciting news because most women who have had a baby will tell you it’s incredibly challenging to return to a work after a mere eight weeks. The one exception, of course, is the policy’s…

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• Obama: Soldier Rapes Hurt U.S.; Comfort Women Dissed

  WeNews staff

  17 May 2013 | 6:28 am

  Obama says that the U.S. military's sexual assaults are "dangerous to our national security." A mayor says the Japanese military's "comfort women" were necessary.

• One State in India Stands Out for Early Menopause

  Swapna Majumdar

  15 May 2013 | 10:45 pm

  With female sterilizations pushed as the primary mode of fertility control in Andhra Pradesh, post-operative complications have caused women to undergo needless hysterectomies and endure side effects they never expected.

• El Salvadorian Asks Court to OK Life-Saving Abortion

  Hajer Naili

  15 May 2013 | 3:11 am

  The critically ill, pregnant woman has asked to be permitted to undergo the procedure, even though abortion is illegal under all circumstances in the country.

• Cleveland Crimes Should Be Prosecuted on Civil Rights

  Wendy Murphy

  15 May 2013 | 12:13 am

  When an elected district attorney in Ohio can't see that Ariel Castro's gender-based crimes are civil rights violations, it's hard to hope that our legal system will do much to prevent such horrifying crimes from continuing.

• Adults Shouldn't Expect Girls to be Wonder Women

  Jos Dirkx

  14 May 2013 | 6:37 am

  The potential of a girl to change her community is great. But we can't expect a 10-year-old to change all the adults in her life simply because she has been given a few more opportunities. Given the limits she will often face, let's focus on boys and men, too.

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  hempista.com

• Pretty Nails With Liquid Palisade

  Hempista Mag

  16 May 2013 | 1:41 pm

  Pretty Nails With Liquid Palisade Liquid Palisade, by Kiesque, is a new peel-off that assists with nail art and protects skin against nail polish mishaps. Kiesque sent us this fab …More Stories Like This:Hempy Mama’s Mother’s Day Gift Round-Up: Get This for Your Mama!Fall Hemp Fashion Color Pick: Oxblood!Pretty Things from ClubfifeAnother Lovely Canna-Aromatherapy CollectionWe Loved Waxelene, and Here’s Why..

• TOMS’ His & Hers Hemp Fashion For Feet

  Hempista Mag

  11 May 2013 | 3:23 pm

  TOMS’ His & Hers Hemp Fashion For Feet Reasonably priced and oh-so cute, TOMS’ hemp shoes are some of the most fashionable earth-friendly footwear we’ve come across. Every pair of TOMS sold means …More Stories Like This:Budget Friendly Hemp Fashion for the Career Girl From The HempestHemp Fashion for the HomePretty Things from ClubfifeHempy Mama Talks Family Hemp Fashion!Hemp UK – BoHo Hemp!

• ..And Liberty For All: The Drug Lawyer

  Hempista Mag

  9 May 2013 | 6:51 pm

  ..And Liberty For All: The Drug Lawyer I had an amazing conversation this afternoon with Chad Moody, the Oklahoma attorney known as “The Drug Lawyer,” an openly anti-prohibitionist attorney in a state …More Stories Like This:Just Say No to Drug TestingTalking to Kids about Cannabis: A Mother’s PerspectiveRare Disease & “Hangnail” Pot CardsThe Myth of “Stronger Pot”4/20 Hemp Cons and Pot Cups: Just for the Guys, Ladies.

• Two Hempy Kitchen Favs for Summer

  Hempista Mag

  5 May 2013 | 5:33 pm

  Two Hempy Kitchen Favs for Summer We made two awesome additions to our “hempy” kitchen this spring that we are calling must-haves for haute hemp cuisine this summer! The first one …More Stories Like This:Decadent Hemp “Steakhouse” Baked PotatoHemp Milk for Beginners!The Cannabis Beauty Book is Coming this Summer!Hempy Mama’s Holiday Weekend Hemp PancakesHempy Tips for Fat o’clock!

• The Myth of “Stronger Pot”

  Hempista Mag

  2 May 2013 | 9:07 am

  The Myth of “Stronger Pot” We have a saying around here and it goes something like this: If you think that cannabis is more “powerful” today, ie; as defined by levels …More Stories Like This:CBD Cannabidiol : Why You Want This in Your HerbsWhy the Fuddy-Duddies are Wrong About Legal CannabisAnother Lovely Canna-Aromatherapy CollectionA Very Hempy Valentines Day From Us to You!Meet the New Prohibitionists. Just Like the Old Prohibitionists.

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• The Brightened Little White Dress

  Splurgerina

  14 May 2013 | 1:51 am

  Jamie Chung for Bello magazine April 2013 issue & Jessica Biel at the 2012 ESPY Awards Images via patisallves.wordpress.com & imnotobsessed.com Even though wearing white/cream is a really bad idea in India (it picks up dirt in less than 15 minutes and is a nightmare to wash afterwards), it’s about the only thing that is [...]

• Splurgerina’s Top 6 Blog Posts

  Splurgerina

  30 Apr 2013 | 10:31 am

  Let’s go down memory lane, shall we? I have been blogging for a while now, albeit with breaks, so I thought it would be fun to share some of the most popular posts on this website. Here are the top six posts, in reverse order, as of today: 6) Heart-Shaped Sunglasses— The Cutest Sunglasses Ever! [...]

• Splurge or Save: Christian Louboutin Hot Grey Sandals

  Splurgerina

  23 Apr 2013 | 9:38 am

  Christian Louboutin Hot Grey Sandals in rose and teal Individual images via christianlouboutin.com I’ll admit, as much as I love color, I consciously buy shoes in neutral colors, simply because I’m a girl on a budget, and I can get more wear out of them. But every once in a while, I come across a  [...]

• Review: Maybelline SuperStay 14Hr Lipstick

  Splurgerina

  10 Apr 2013 | 10:02 am

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2OoZGGqad8 Recently, I had the opportunity to try out the Maybelline Superstay 14Hr lipstick, courtesy Maybelline India, and my first impression of the product was just how slick the packaging is. The clear bottoms of the lipstick are super convenient. Also, I was really glad that they sent me a shade (Always Plum) that I [...]

• Currently Craving: Keds

  Splurgerina

  3 Apr 2013 | 10:24 am

  Taylor Swift for Keds Individual Images via Keds.com Keds, or any kind of sneakers actually, are not the kind of shoes I like to spend my money on, because they don’t really complement my style. But it looks like their latest collaborations with Kate Spade and Taylor Swift is going to change that. I’m just [...]

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• Meet Dhana Lama, Program Coordinator

  15 May 2013 | 7:52 pm

  Periodically, we’ll be featuring interviews with members of our staff talking about how they got into the field and what inspires them. Here we highlight Dhana Lama, Program Coordinator. Dhana supports the entire staff of the Women’s Refugee Commission with a wide range of administrative and logistical services, ensuring that operations run flawlessly. Interview by Stephanie Selekman

• A Tribute to Catherine O'Neill from the 2013 Voices of Courage awards luncheon

  8 May 2013 | 5:03 pm

  A Tribute to Catherine O'Neill, Delivered by Jurate Kazickas There was, quite simply, no one like Catherine.No one with her combination of intelligence, savviness, connections, compassion, brashness and passion. More than 20 years ago, visiting refugee camps as an IRC board member, she saw with her own eyes the plight of young girls and women, how their specific needs were slighted or ignored, despite the fact that they were 80 percent of the displaced population.

• Voices of Courage Honoree Atim Caroline Ogwang: Acceptance Speech

  7 May 2013 | 4:29 pm

• Voices of Courage Honoree Dabaho Hassan Maow: Acceptance Speech

  2 May 2013 | 10:25 pm

• An Interview With Our 2013 Voices of Courage Honoree Atim Caroline Ogwang

  3 Apr 2013 | 4:31 pm

  Born in what is now South Sudan, Atim Caroline Ogwang lost her hearing when she was five when explosives left by the Lord’s Resistance Army rebels detonated when she was picking fruit. She is currently human rights, sign language and gender officer of a nonprofit organization called the Southern Sudan Deaf Development Concern (SSDDC). At SSDDC, Atim Caroline promotes and advocates for deaf girls’ education, organizes deaf women to work towards self-reliance and capacity-building and calls for the full inclusion and participation of women with disabilities in international development…

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  Femita

• Keeping Your Sex Life Exciting

  Femita

  14 May 2013 | 1:39 pm

  Part of aging as a couple is experiencing changes in the bedroom, and this can be a good or bad thing. In some cases, couples naturally figure out new and exciting ways to enjoy each other sexually, and this keeps the “spark” of the relationship alive and well as they age together. However, it is also perfectly common for couples to lose a bit of this spark as they age and change. Part of this is due to the physical aging process, but it can also be a result of a loss of spontaneity. If you do everything the same for twenty or thirty years, it will almost certainly start to get old in…

• Perfect the Symmetry of Your Face with these Four Tips

  Femita

  2 Dec 2012 | 9:17 am

  While our flaws may go unnoticed by many, they can stand out like a sore thumb every time we look in the mirror. Unsymmetrical features, such as wonky lips, uneven eyes or a crooked nose can be a particular bugbear – but there are things that can be done to resolve these issues. Simple makeup tips can trick the eye and leave you feeling a lot more confident, so it’s worth finding out more. Use foundation to fix that hooter Nose jobs are available at clinics, but why go under the knife when a little cosmetic artistry could help? That’s right, applying a foundation that’s slightly…

• Making Your Marriage a Success

  Femita

  26 Nov 2012 | 3:38 pm

  Marriages are made in heaven. We all want an awesome marriage that will last us a life time. But several times, we find it difficult to keep the torch burning big and bright. Arguments and conflicts are part and parcel of every marriage. We need to realize that these temporary misunderstanding and problems can be mended. Be proactive and put your best foot forward to try and keep the peace. Most of the times, nonetheless, the same topics of issue will tend to come forward for most couples. Financial matters, domestic chores, your intimate life, the in-laws, your spouse’s irritating habits…

• Exercises for Staying Fit While on the Road

  Femita

  6 Aug 2012 | 7:51 am

  Few things throw people off of their training plan faster than having to travel for work, or choosing to travel for a much-needed vacation. If you’ve been consistently training for several weeks, a week off from training while you’re out of town may be beneficial to help your central nervous system recover from the stresses of weight training and to also allow you time to mentally recover. On the other hand, when you have no desire to take a break from training, a sudden business trip can be real drag. Sure, most hotels have some form of “fitness center”, but most are nothing more…

• Summer Dating Strategies – Tough Love for Women Who Want Love

  Femita

  21 Jul 2012 | 7:33 am

  Are you serious? Do you really want to find someone this summer to curl up with this winter? Maybe for longer than the winter? A lifetime? So, if you’ve taken summer shares in the past hoping to meet the love of your life and have followed the classic pattern of hanging out all day at the pool and then getting gorgeous for the evening’s activities and you’re still single….how about trying something different?   You do know that the definition of insanity is doing the exact same thing and expecting different results? It hurts to see lovely young women go splat every summer in their…

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  Naked Girl in a Dress

• The Internet Thinks I am a Bad Mom

  Naked Girl in a Dress

  13 May 2013 | 7:11 am

  Yesterday was Mother’s Day. It was a special day for me, filled with Mother’s Day well wishes from my children, fiancé, ex-husband, mother, other family members and friends. The children, Sean, and my mother provided lots of love, flowers, and thoughtful gifts to recognize the day. And,... Click to read the entire post.

• Unleash Your Social Verve

  Naked Girl in a Dress

  9 May 2013 | 8:31 am

  Have you heard of Sverve yet? It’s a place for female social media enthusiasts with blogs to come together to share tips and articles they love, help each other build greater social influence, increase blog readership, and connect easily with brands for sponsorships and affiliate... Click to read the entire post.

• Vimbly for Creative Date and Activity Planning

  Naked Girl in a Dress

  6 May 2013 | 12:07 pm

  At the end of April I wrote a post with an idea of how to keep a relationship fresh. It turned out to be a popular topic of interest for many, going viral soon after it was published. The main premise of the article was to keep the relationship exciting, regardless of how long a couple [...] Click to read the entire post.

• A Fresh Start

  Naked Girl in a Dress

  2 May 2013 | 6:28 am

  Standing in the newly-painted master bedroom, the possibilities feel endless. All the nail holes were covered when the artwork was removed. Electrical plates and light switch covers were taken off and thrown away. The ceiling light cap was painted under, knowing a new light would be illuminating... Click to read the entire post.

• How to Keep a Relationship Fresh

  Naked Girl in a Dress

  25 Apr 2013 | 9:00 am

  Waiting in a line to buy entry tickets to a children’s museum many years ago, I stood in front of an older gentleman leaning on a cane, who was standing alone. Ever the chatterbox (and snoop), I turned and asked him if he was buying tickets to take his grandchildren through the museum.... Click to read the entire post.

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  Inspiring Pretty

• The Tomatoes are Coming!

  Claire

  18 May 2013 | 1:09 pm

  Inspiring Pretty For the first time in my adult life, I am trying to grow plants. I’ve bought a few plants in the past for my cat to play in, all of which she has utterly destroyed, but I didn’t care, because that was their purpose. This summer though, I am growing a few of my own fruits and vegetable to hopefully save a bit of money and eat some truly fresh food. After relentless weeks of a few new plant limbs branching here and there, I was excited last week to finally see tomatoes sprouting. This week, I have not only seen the existing tomatoes grow, I now have about five new…

• Mombo Nursing Pillow Giveaway

  Claire

  16 May 2013 | 9:00 pm

  Inspiring PrettyThis is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Comfort and Harmony for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Have you ever wanted a do-over?  Like when you are perusing Pinterest wedding boards?  Sometimes I wish I had a do-over at my introduction to motherhood.  Don’t get me wrong, the actual birth went well, and the baby was fantastic ;)  But sometimes I see all of this fabulous baby gear that makes me think, “that would have made things sooo much easier.” Nursing was hard for me the first time around.  I remember my husband and I in semi-yoga…

• Using Pallets as Home Decor? Whaaa?

  Lindsey

  14 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  Inspiring PrettyI have been wanting to talk about this for soooooo long. I just kept putting it off. But now it’s time to talk Pallets. Yes, those nasty wooden things that are used to haul heavy shipments around in trucks. But somehow they are magically able to be transformed into gorgeous pieces to make your home feel cool, rustic and interesting. After looking at some of these, I’m ready to scour my city so I can use pallets as home decor around my place. Check out these ideas and my thoughts on them. Pallet Wall Art from Love of Family and Home I love this idea and its really…

• Happy Mother’s Day!

  Claire

  12 May 2013 | 1:23 pm

  Inspiring Pretty Happy Mother’s Day!

• Ease Your Back Pain with Two Simple Stretches from the AOA

  Claire

  12 May 2013 | 1:06 pm

  Inspiring PrettyThis post brought to you by American Osteopathic Association. All opinions are 100% mine. Running a website is a great job that I love for many reasons. I can set my own hours and write about anything I want, but there is a downside as well. The biggest pitfall of being a blogger is what most other Americans face in their daily jobs as well: too much sitting. 70% of office workers sit for at least five hours each work day and over 100 million Americans experience back pain. And, chronic pain can make it difficult to perform daily activities and even affect your work…

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  Naaree.com - Women At Work | Indian Woman's Magazine

• 6 Summer Ingredients to Help Lose Weight and Stay Slim

  Naaree Admin

  14 May 2013 | 1:30 pm

  Summer can be rough on diets right when they matter most, with all the parties, family gathering, grilling and calorie-heavy drinks. When planning out full meals, party-time snacks, or just a quick lunch, here are several ingredients to help you maintain your diet plans while still enjoying some of the tastiest summer foods. 1. Chicken: Chicken is the white meat of preference for summer get-togethers: It has less fat, fewer calories, and a healthier impact than beef, steak, hamburger mixes, and other types of red meats. So break out the chicken sandwiches instead of the hamburgers, and start…

• Naaree Interviews Woman Wrestler, Sonika Kaliraman Malik

  Naaree Admin

  6 May 2013 | 5:30 am

  By Swarnendu Biswas Meeting Sonika Kaliraman Malik can be itself an experience. At least for me it was. It was an experience not only because women wrestlers are still a rarity in India, not only because she towered over me with her tall 6 foot frame and amazingly broad shoulders (here I took solace from the fact that in Zor Ka Jhatka she towered over Shahrukh Khan too), but also perhaps because my preconceived mindset, which still regrettably has some remnants of male chauvinism, couldn’t comprehend that a champion wrestler could also be so ravishingly gorgeous and beautiful. Yes, I had…

• How To Travel More And Destress While Doing It

  Naaree Admin

  3 Apr 2013 | 3:53 am

  By Nandini Muralidharan You may have heard the quote “Life’s all about the journey, and not the destination”, and several variants of it quite often. In today’s world where “stress”, “career”, “financial investments”, and “traffic jams” have become an integral part of our vocabulary, one tends to forget to slow down and unwind, just a little bit. Travelling can be a great stress-buster, and with a nice vacation, you can come back refreshed and rejuvenated. Planning itself is one of the fun factors of the trip. Throwing a dart at the map and choosing to go where it…

• The Complete Beginners Guide for Women in International Jobs

  Naaree Admin

  27 Mar 2013 | 12:51 pm

  Many women are eager to work overseas but sometimes lack the confidence and passion to just make the decision and go. Men seem to have more drive when making bold decisions, but more and more women are starting to sneak up on these men in high careers and are sprinting by quicker to international levels first. If you are undecided as a woman if you want an international role, what can help in reality is to have a guide so it can help you and push you to making the right decision, as you’ll need more than ambition, curiosity and a pair of sprinting trainers to secure and keep a job…

• 5 Free Mobile Safety Apps For Women: Personal Safety Alarms

  Naaree Admin

  26 Mar 2013 | 11:40 am

  It’s no secret that women, especially those who travel a lot or work late, face a great deal of danger from criminal elements. Many cities in India are unsafe for women even during the day. One way that women can take back control of their personal safety is by installing a personal safety alarm on their smartphone. There are a number of applications in the market that offer various features that provide various degrees of protection to users. Here are 5 free personal safety alarm mobile applications that women can download and use right now. 1. Guardian Angel One (GA1) Guardian Angel One…

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  What's new on divine.ca

• Geometric Transparency (editor`s pick)

  16 May 2013 | 9:00 pm

  In the lingerie department, we love retro-inspired pieces. An adjusted bustier and high-waist briefs make for a confidence-boosting combo—ideal...

• Essentials for a Perfect Picnic for Two (article)

  16 May 2013 | 9:00 pm

  Must-haves for a romantic al fresco lunch Want to surprise your sweetie with a picnic outing? Spring and summer are great seasons for picnics, especially...

• Even Bronzer Application (tip)

  12 May 2013 | 9:00 pm

  Using a bronzer to enhance your summer glow is a great idea, and can really help you get the tan you want, minus the dangerous UV-rays, or earlier on...

• Are You an Introvert or an Extrovert? (quiz)

  3 Feb 2013 | 8:00 pm

  Two ways to view the world

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  8 Women Dream

• Motivational Speakers Are Scared To Death Too

  Kelly Swanson Keynote Speaker

  17 May 2013 | 3:00 am

    Motivational Speakers Deal With Fear Every Day We often think that reaching our dreams is a matter of being good enough, having the talent, getting noticed, being in the right place at the right time, being better than the others, working the hardest, or knowing the right people. While all of these might play a part, I think that what really [...]Related Posts:The Secret to How Keynote Speakers Get Standing Ovations7 Secrets To Conquering Stage Fright As A Keynote SpeakerKeynote Speakers Need To Know Their StoryDream Advice: How to Turn Negatives Into PositivesHow Do I Write a…

• How to Deal with Loss When you are Dreaming Big

  Sue Faith Levy, International Speaker Dreams

  16 May 2013 | 11:05 am

  When you decide to dream big, you must also understand how to deal with loss. You must prepare yourself for the likelihood of loss. I know that it’s hard prepare for loss — it sounds like I am asking you to expect negative events to happen. But we must always give up something to make [...]Related Posts:Avoid These Weight Loss New Year ResolutionsSticking To Your New Year Dream Fitness Resolutions?Finding Hope through Disaster – A 9/11 TributeBody Image: Will Your Body Image Improve After Weight Loss?Whatever Gets Your Vision Going, BabyThe post How to Deal with Loss When…

• Find Your Body Role Model

  Iman Woods - Empowering Women Photography Dream

  15 May 2013 | 6:54 am

  Growing up I didn’t have many body role models. I consider a body role model someone you can look up to who doesn’t fit the mold but rocks their body anyway. Today’s generation has Beyonce, J Lo and Kim Kardashian. Curvy has become chic and desirable. They even sell padding to make your bum and [...]Related Posts:Changing Body Image and Self-Esteem with Pinup Art6 Ways to Love Your Body in the New Year No Matter Your SizeShift Your Perception to Improve Self-Esteem and Your Dream…The Secret to Teaching Women How to Feel BeautifulChange Your Dream Focus to Find…

• Using Your Internal Guidance System to Create a Fulfilled Life

  Lisa Powell, Book Publishing Dreams

  14 May 2013 | 3:00 am

  One of the great joys of my life is that I am so blessed to be connected to so many extraordinary souls on this planet, many of whom are incredible artists, teachers, healers and creators all dedicated to making this a more peaceful, joyful world. One of those goddesses reappeared in my life recently, when my friend Zen DeBrucke, who teaches the art of using your internal guidance system to create a fulfilled life, returned from a sabbatical spent traveling with her beloved husband.Related Posts:How To Be Happy No Matter What5 Steps to Reconnect with Your Joy5 Tips For Remaining Happy And…

• Thinking of Trying a Detox Cleanse? Product Review of Kaeng Raeng

  Heather Montgomery, Healthy Living Product Launch Dreams

  13 May 2013 | 1:30 am

  Fitness dreaming can take some interesting turns when testing a product. We were contacted a few months ago from a company who offers one of the hottest new detox cleanse on the market. Kaeng Raeng is an all natural detox meal replacement designed to help you lose weight, remove toxins, bolster your immune system, and [...]Related Posts:Go Grab a Snack! Top 18 Healthy Snack IdeasValentine’s Day Dream: 8 Healthy Habits To Start Your…Avoid These Weight Loss New Year Resolutions8 Tips To Add Health To Your DreamSprint Triathlon: Taper Your Training Before Your Dream RaceThe post…

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  CHICK - Every Woman is a F*@king Superhero!

• Do You Know Your Place In The Universe?

  Kai Soremekun

  15 May 2013 | 12:01 am

  On the spiritual plane, you have no competitors. There is no competition for your position, as you are a unique expression of the Mind of God. You not only have a place in the universe; you have an essential function in the universe. Only you can do the job of being you, and the universe itself is left incomplete without you. It is not arrogant but humble to realize this, as you place yourself in service to the greatest drama there is: the actualization of your own potential. ~ Marianne Williamson  

• How To Use Your Jealousy For Good

  Kai Soremekun

  8 May 2013 | 12:01 am

  He stood over her, an eager knight-in-shining-armor, except his armor was a cracked, leather motorcycle jacket. Her eyes sparkled as she peaked up at him from under her helmet. They giggled, purposely knocking their hard hats together, sharing a helmet kiss. He double checked her chin strap, then lingered, stealing a real kiss. She slid behind him wrapping her arms around his waist as he revved his Harley. They looked so happy and peaceful, a perfect compliment to the warm, autumn morning. I felt a pang of jealousy as I watched them sail off down the road. Where was my…

• Damn! You Look Good!

  Kai Soremekun

  1 May 2013 | 12:01 am

  “You are such a fucking loser!” Those were the words I caught myself muttering under my breath. Who was I talking to? Me! Yikes!, was my next thought. Did I talk to myself like that all the time? Frankly, until that moment, I hadn’t noticed. From that day forward I paid closer attention, and what I discovered WAS NOT CUTE! My thoughts were berating me all day long. I discovered my negative self-talk years ago. It was during a very rough patch in my life. At the time, I was so desperate for change, I resorted to something that seemed stupid and silly. Affirmations. I recorded a bunch…

• How To Balance Your Root Chakra And Activate Your Inner Superpowers!

  Kai Soremekun

  24 Apr 2013 | 12:01 am

  Perched on the couch, I nervously waited my turn. Two other women shared the sofa with me, all of us anxious to know the same thing… Why were we still single? There were twenty people in the room and the three women looking for love had somehow gravitated, like magnets, to the same couch. Funny how like energy attracts like. We hoped for an answer from the woman standing in the middle of the room. She was a psychic. Each guest had been granted the chance to ask her one burning question. One man wanted to know about his recently passed mother. The psychic connected to his mother on the other…

• There’s A 96% Chance You Don’t Think You’re Beautiful. Screw That!

  Kai Soremekun

  17 Apr 2013 | 12:01 am

  Tears streamed down my face. Listening to the women in the video below was painfully familiar. It reminded me how hard I am on myself. But here’s what really sucks.  I know how mean I can be and yet I still struggle to change it. What the hell is up with that!?!? Okay I know what’s up with that.  The media, advertisers, society all hand us a major mind fuck. “See those flaws? You should fix that!” According to Dove, only 4% of women around the world consider themselves beautiful. Damn it! This is a job for the CH!CK Revolution. It’s time we killed this behavior. You can’t be…

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  Your Life After 25

• Happy Mother’s Day 2013!

  Da Vinci

  12 May 2013 | 12:50 am

  Image courtesy of [ Stuart Miles] / FreeDigitalPhotos.net We’ve said it once before, but one day is never enough to thank our mother’s for all that they do and have done. We’re thankful there is still a day set aside to make all you moms, mums, mother’s and anyone who takes on the role feel special. HAPPY Mother’s Day from Your Life After 25! The post Happy Mother’s Day 2013! appeared first on Your Life After 25.

• The Great Gatsby Movie Review- The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

  Da Vinci

  9 May 2013 | 5:38 am

  Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending The Great Gatsby screening in Atlanta.  It was a fabulous event with wine, hor d’oeuvres, and some of Atlanta’s stars and media. Fun times! Now down to the nitty gritty, like many of you I remember reading The Great Gatsby in high school and falling in love with the great American novel.  F. Scott Fitzgerald, took us to a place where the 20′s were roaring and intrigue captivated our minds.  When I read the book, I always wondered what it would be like as a movie so I was ecstatic when I found out this film was being made.

• Iron Man 3 – Movie Review

  Da Vinci

  4 May 2013 | 12:50 pm

  Ok, soooo many of you know that I’m a HUGE fan of Iron Man, in fact he’s probably my favorite super hero… with that said I went into Iron Man 3 with as little bias a possible.  Iron Man 1 was AWESOME, 2 was good but could have been better but 3 definitely brought back that pizazz and made you fall in love with the characters again. In the beginning the storyline may be slightly slower for some… but I think it was necessary to build the story, anticipation and understanding of what Tony Stark aka Iron Man is going through.  If you’ve been following the Marvel…

• If You’re In #Atlanta Join Me TODAY In Supporting @CityOfRefuge At Chef Ford Fry’s food truck!

  Da Vinci

  26 Apr 2013 | 5:03 am

  We’re big on supporting causes in the community when we can, I was pleased to be invited to check out  People’s Food Truck because what better way than to raise money while pleasing the tummy.  Tonight promises to be a yummy sneak peek into what the food truck will be offering in the future and boasts a menu full of delicacies.   Take a look at the menu: People’s Menu Highlights(full menu options will be available):   Mississippi Delta Hot Tamales: Heritage pork tamales, chile “gravy” (3) Tacos (2) or Po Boy: “Pig n pickle” / wood grilled pork shoulder, house…

• Calling All Bloggers and Fans of Word Games!

  Sponsor

  18 Apr 2013 | 7:00 pm

  This post brought to you by blogmybrain.com. All opinions are 100% mine. ]I grew up with a love of word games from word scrambles to scrabble, I guess you can say I was a bit of a nerd.  But hey, nerds rule the world, right? LOL.  Anyway, let's not get sidetracked I have an awesome new tool for my fellow blogging friends that's sure to engage their readers in a new way. BlogMyBrain has launched a new Scrabble Word Finder widget for bloggers and webmasters to be able to embed in their sites, cool right?   So, how can this help YOU?  As bloggers we're always…

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  Ann Daly

• 3 Ingredients of an Authentic Goal

  Ann Daly

  18 May 2013 | 12:20 pm

  When I was a guest on the “Peter Walsh Show,” a woman called in because she was making no progress on a book project. I didn’t offer her strategies for getting down to work. Instead, I suggested that maybe she didn’t really want to write a book. I wasn’t trying to take the wind out of her sails. I was pointing out that there’s a difference between wanting something and thinking you “should” want something. As a coach, I see the damage that is done when we uncritically swallow the “should’s” of our culture. We take on goals and…

• Follow Your Desire & Change the World

  Ann Daly

  14 May 2013 | 1:03 pm

  Have you heard of Kathrine Switzer? I hadn’t, until a coaching client told me how inspired she was after hearing Switzer speak recently. Turns out, we have Switzer to thank for opening up the Boston Marathon to women. Hard to believe, but until 1972, this signature sports event was “for men only.” The thing is, Switzer didn’t run the marathon to make a statement. She never dreamed that eventually she would be speaking to heads of state to advocate for making the women’s marathon an Olympic event. She simply had the desire to run a marathon–and acted on that…

• The Secret to Hiring the Right Coach

  Ann Daly

  19 Mar 2013 | 4:16 pm

  “Thank you so much for your time yesterday to talk and for your listening, reflection, and sharing. Already I feel that I’ve gained value. I appreciate your knowledge of my work landscape and appreciate your guiding recommendations to light the path. I do want to work together. After talking with you I felt a renewed sense of possibility.” That’s what a new client wrote to me last week, and I was reminded of the advice a friend once gave me. When I was searching for a post-divorce therapist, I asked my friend Dusty–herself a therapist–what I should look for…

• How to Handle Complaints

  Ann Daly

  19 Mar 2013 | 9:42 am

  As a coach, I help women to live clearly and calmly. Together, my clients and I develop strategies to help them meet the challenges of everyday life with more grace and less anxiety. I just came across a strategy–from Starbucks!–to handle complaints. While you may not encounter anyone unhappy with their coffee order, you likely encounter friends, family, and colleagues who are unhappy about something you’ve said or done. Here’s a fabulous formula for dealing with them. It’s called “LATTE,” of course. 1. Listen. Fully, as long as it takes, without…

• Women We Love: Anne Tiedt

  Ann Daly

  14 Mar 2013 | 9:11 am

  What’s more irresistible than a smart, creative, stylish woman? It’s no surprise that Anne Lasseigne Tiedt was recently named an “Austin Under 40″ finalist (for the second time!). I know Anne as a brilliant professional, tireless community leader, fierce family woman, and sassy gal pal. Anne is co-owner (with Laura Bond Williams) of Momentum Public Relations LLC. She is a past-president of the Association for Women in Communications, founder of Get Smart Austin, Leadership Texas grad, and former Brownie troop #1744 leader. And she serves on the Ronald McDonald House…

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  Positive Ponderings

• Abercrombie and Fitch...Sucking Mega-Time...Some Swears Ahead!

  Jaclyn T

  10 May 2013 | 4:17 pm

  Whoa!  What a decidedly UNPOSITIVE title!  Why is Jaclyn being so mean?  Well, because A&F's CEO (pictured below) has come out and said if you are over a size 10 you don't belong is the brand's apparel.  Not that I WANT to wear their shit, but what a jerky thing to say.  I'm gonna leave it to Peaches to talk about this one...she sums it up quite nicely. Who wouldn't want to fit this man's ideal of attractiveness?  (eyes rolling...) Source. For anyone, especially young people, who does not "belong" (according to the the CEO) in A& F's clothing, I offer you…

• Thrifty Art!

  Jaclyn T

  13 Apr 2013 | 11:18 am

  I haven't posted about my thriftin' finds for quite some spell.  Well, it is time to rectify that!  Here are some thrifted pieces currently residing in our home: This measures 12 x 6 inches (the canvas part), and seems to be oils.  It was a whopping $5! Irene H. Something ?.  1863? Or was it 1963 and someone changed it? Tattered tag on the reverse. Blurry shot...a needlepoint of crazy animal/plant delight.  (Is that a dragon?  The squirrel is HUGE!)  I think it was about $20- $25.  Probably 18 x 18 inches. This one I have had for about 6 years.  I…

• Watching The Hobbit and Realized....

  Jaclyn T

  8 Apr 2013 | 3:30 am

  ...Bofur, one of the dwarves, TOTALLY looks like Anthony Kiedis from the Red Hot Chili Peppers (a band I love ever so much). Seriously, Take this... Source. Add one of these... The hat, not the girl.  Source. And you get... Bofur.  Source. Anyone else see it? Not only does Chad Smith, the drummer, look like Will Ferrell (see my post here), Mr. Kiedis looks like an inhabitant of Middle Earth.  What a mystical band!

• Thrifty Eco Spring Cleaning

  Jaclyn T

  5 Apr 2013 | 7:52 pm

  Today I super-cleaned the apartment.  We're talking full-on ceiling and walls stuff here.  I actually don't mind cleaning--it's kind of relaxing in a way.  While I do employ some Mr. Clean and Ajax/Comet/generic brand of bleach powder, for the most part I use something more eco and thrifty: vinegar.  I know this is not an earth-shattering discovery, but I really cannot stress the delight it gives me to make my own cleaner.  I'm like a pioneer-woman or something. I don't really use a recipe, but kinda wing the following: 1:1 ratio of white vinegar to water 5-10 drops…

• Cats Never Forget...

  Jaclyn T

  1 Apr 2013 | 3:50 pm

  Source. This cracks me up!

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  World Of Female

• When Women Marry Beneath Themselves

  Baba

  17 May 2013 | 1:50 am

  Throughout history there have been many famous women whose husbands were either complete unknowns, or at least stayed well in the background. This of course was more often than not... Read more »

• Throw a Roaring `20s Theme Party

  Baba

  16 May 2013 | 10:50 pm

  The “Roaring 20s” was a time for letting loose and enjoying global economic prosperity. Sandwiched in between two devastating world wars, the 1920s were a time of celebration, excess, experimentation,... Read more »

• The Ten Best Paying Jobs for Women

  Baba

  14 May 2013 | 1:44 am

  It may be a man’s world, as the saying goes, but women are figuring out the best ways to get ahead in a job market that has always tended to... Read more »

• Cute Nicknames to Call Your Boyfriend

  Cathy

  12 May 2013 | 5:50 am

  Have you ever been around one of those couples who are really into public displays of affection? Whether you feel a twinge of envy or you think they should “get... Read more »

• Spring 2013 Accessories for Women

  Baba

  10 May 2013 | 3:46 am

  Spring rolled in with its usual series of bright colors, but some extra pomp and styles for the New Year. This year seems to be unlike the others when it... Read more »

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  a spot of whimsy

• Spring Forward | Non Sequiturs.

  diane @ a spot of whimsy

  17 May 2013 | 3:00 am

  Stray Observations of the Week: The red carpet fashion at Cannes Film Festival always yields some great eye candy (Nicole is looking GOOD up there!).  Like last week's Met Gala, Cannes seems to inspire more dramatic and costume-worthy looks than awards shows in the States.  I'm looking forward to checking back in throughout the weekend. It has been a pretty intense work week for me, but C and I got to sneak in Star Trek Into Darkness 2 days early at the Navy Pier IMAX on Wednesday, and it was really good.  Highly recommend, and that's coming from a Star Wars-lovin'…

• Beauty | Dr. Jart+ BB Cream

  diane @ a spot of whimsy

  16 May 2013 | 3:00 am

  I have fallen, like so many before me, for BB ("beauty balm") cream.  Dr. Jart's, in particular.  To begin, a confession: when I first started wearing make-up every day, some time in early high school, I declared [to myself] to go concealer/foundation/powder free for as long as possible.  And for the next 10+ years, I adhered to that declaration.  Beyond not liking the feel of it on my face and worrying about break-outs, I just felt that having a natural base, even if it meant uncovered flaws and unevenness, led to a more natural, softer look that I preferred.   Well…

• Netflix Gems | Neverland.

  diane @ a spot of whimsy

  14 May 2013 | 3:00 am

  Notwithstanding the constantly growing catalog of available content on Netflix Instant, I know there are a lot of people out there who feel like they can’t find anything to watch.   With this periodic series – Netflix Gems – I aim to introduce you to movies, tv shows and documentaries you may not know are hiding in there.  While Netflix is still lagging behind where I think it should be on new releases and current seasons of television, there’s a whole bunch of awesome there as well, so let's talk about it right here. If you watch Once Upon a…

• Grateful | May 13, 2013.

  diane @ a spot of whimsy

  13 May 2013 | 3:00 am

  I am Grateful.   A lovely weekend of spring projects, dinners out, and lots of rest.       Pictures of the Week. {vibrant tulips; a misty morning in Lincoln Park; a lovely calla lily plant from the Green City Market,  French wine out of my Beauty & the Beast carafe, my souvenir from our January trip to Disney:)} {major closet clean-out: new purchases on the far left, charity offerings on the right; have instituted a one-in-one-out policy.  doing well so far!} Links Worth Sharing. Fascinating: A Cup of Jo shows us reimagined book covers…

• Spring Forward | The Office.

  diane @ a spot of whimsy

  10 May 2013 | 3:00 am

  I wish I could hand-deliver the contents of the above photograph this weekend to two special ladies: my sister, to round-out Nurses' Appreciation Week (yay nurses!), and my mom, for Mother's Day of course.  I'm thinking about you both today and every day :)   Non sequitur: has anyone been watching these last few episodes of The Office?  C and I have slugged through the last couple of Michael Scott-less seasons (the Florida arc, Andy Bernard being the worst, ROBERT CALIFORNIA, oh man what a mess), but last night's hour-long episode AND last week's got me with the Jim & Pam…

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  Witches' Brew | White Jesus Approved

• Will You Watch?: Kanye West and His Band-Aid on SNL

  Witch Hazel

  17 May 2013 | 8:02 am

  Ben Affleck and Kanye West wrap up this season of Saturday Night Live tomorrow on NBC. The promos for the show hit the web today and Kanye is rocking a Band-Aid to cover up his little boo boo from walking into that pole last week. Word on the curb is SNL boss Lorne Michaels has been trying HARD to get Kanye on the show. So hard that he vetoed any Kardashian sketches and jokes. If you’re an avid watcher, you’ve probably noticed you haven’t seen any of these Kardashian spoofs lately. And don’t count on seeing Kanye in any SNL skits either. During the “Adult…

• Brew Review: Magic Shave… It Isn’t Just for Faces

  Witch Hazel

  14 May 2013 | 7:36 pm

  Ladies, it’s springtime and that means we’re steps away from bathing suit season. If your “garden” is a little overgrown and you’re not really down with that Gwyneth Paltrow 70’s bush look, it’s time to get that thang maintained. But, if you don’t have the funds or the time to take care of your nether region, here’s a shortcut: check your man’s stash for a can of Magic Shave powder. That’s right, Magic Shave. Jump over to my monthly beauty post on Beautiful Brown Girls to read how this shortcut can save you some pesos! Want more Witches’ Brew?

• Peeples Flops + What’s Brewing?

  Witch Hazel

  12 May 2013 | 9:01 pm

  Not so great news for Tyler Perry’s latest flick, Peeples, and which R&B crooner has a sex tape coming out? Those stories and more in today’s what’s brewing report for iDV8 Radio. Alternate link Don’t forget to check out our fellow bloggers under the Brewshyt tab…there’s always good stuff there too! Want more Witches’ Brew?

• Brew Prayer Circle: OG Aunt Viv, Janet Hubert

  Elphaba Of The Brew

  11 May 2013 | 6:44 pm

  There comes a time (I’m no expert but I’m thinking about 20 years is long enough) where one MUST let go of the past in order embrace a full rich future.  My bestie in my head Aisha Tyler on that show that’s not “The View”…’The Talk” made that same suggestion, to one Janet Hubert, who has been on a recent revived rant in the press about her ancient, firing. And as the cray ”festive minded” are wont to do, Janet took to the Book of Face to air her grievances.  Starting with the insightful and profound, greeting: ‘Weave…

• Will You Watch?… Oh, Nevermind, It’s Canceled!

  Witch Hazel

  11 May 2013 | 3:36 pm

  NeNe Leakes and Regina King are out of jobs (well, NeNe does have that Bravo check)! It’s upfront season (where networks roll out the new shows) and anything not pulling in the ratings is bound to get chopped, including two shows supplying paychecks for NeNe and Regina. These network execs ain’t playing. Among the shows not coming back: NBC’s Smash, The New Normal, Go On and Rock Center with Brian Williams CBS pulled the plug on the Beverly Hills Cop reboot before a single frame made the light of day; CBS also canceled CSI: NY, Vegas, Rules of Engagement and Golden Boy ABC’s Malibu…

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  Mingle Media TV Network

• Coalition for At-Risk Youth “Shall We Dance” Gala #CARRY

  minglemediatvnetwork

  13 May 2013 | 9:07 am

  Coalition for At-Risk Youth "Shall We Dance" Gala #CARRY, a set on Flickr. Mingle Media TV and Red Carpet Report host, Linda Antwi, were invited to cover the “Shall We Dance” Gala sponsored by The Coalition for At-Risk Youth (CARRY). CARRY hosted its annual gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel and honored four individuals who […]

• Bates Motel: Reimagining a Cinema Icon #PaleyCenter

  minglemediatvnetwork

  11 May 2013 | 12:16 pm

  Bates Motel: Reimagining a Cinema Icon #PaleyCenter, a set on Flickr. Mingle Media TV and Red Carpet Report correspondent, Ashim Ahuja, were invited to cover the Bates Motel: Reimagining a Cinema Icon at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills. The panel portion of the event was streamed live and will feature executive producer […]

• Oscar Winning Screenwriter, Pamela Wallace and Mingle Media TV CEO, Stephanie Piche, Team Up and Use Crowdfunding to Produce “The Big O” a Twofer Web Series and Feature Film

  minglemediatvnetwork

  7 May 2013 | 6:38 am

  MMTVN is pleased to announce that CEO, Stephanie Piche, will be teaming up with Oscar-winning screenwriter, Pamela Wallace, to produce a series based on a provocative look into women’s sex lives, including the secrets they don’t tell their best friends. The fundraising campaign will kick off on IndieGoGo and offer perks to brands as well […]

• “Premios Juventud” 2013 to Live Stream Spanish-Language Award Nominations via Univision

  minglemediatvnetwork

  6 May 2013 | 3:19 pm

  Thursday, May 9th, Univision will host an exclusive worldwide live streaming event to reveal the official list of nominees for the “Premios Juventud” 2013 – the only awards show on Spanish-language television that celebrates the preferences of Hispanic youth. ¿Y los nominados? Pronto los conocerás Tú tienes una cita este 9 de mayo con Rodner […]

• Disney Junior to Debut New Kid’s Nutritious Cooking Series “That’s Fresh: For Kids”

  minglemediatvnetwork

  3 May 2013 | 9:26 am

  Leave it to Disney to continue take the steps to helping our children learn (while being entertained) with “That’s Fresh: For Kids,” a new version of the popular Disney Junior Night Light cooking series “That’s Fresh.” Each of these new episodes will be hosted by Chef Helen Cavallo, and will encourage young viewers to play […]

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  Black Girl Nerds

• Getting Healthier, One Step at a Time

  Gelli

  18 May 2013 | 8:30 am

  I was 18 when my doctor warned me I was at risk for early onset hypertension. Barely an adult, I weighed 235 pounds and had 44% body fat. With a diet high in saturated fats and sugar coupled with a sedentary lifestyle, I was slowly damaging my joints and causing potentially permanent damage to my heart. I walked out of my doctor's office frightened, but determined that I was not going to let myself suffer from a preventable disease. I know now that his early intervention was critical. I vowed then and there to set out on a journey to live a healthier life.The next steps in my journey were not…

• I Love My Doctor!

  Amaya Radjani

  17 May 2013 | 9:17 am

  My first foray in writing fanfiction consumed by online masses was in the Hannibal Lecter fandom. I wrote under a different nom de plume then. At the time, all we had available to us was Red Dragon, Silence of the Lambs (SoTL; book and film) and Hannibal the novel. This was just before the movie came out. We called ourselves Lecterphiles, and we were a naughty bunch that served proudly on the good ‘ship Hannibal/Clarice. The Good Doctor could do no wrong in our eyes, especially mine. I was and am still here for this man. Clarice too, but that’s for another post.Hannibal Lecter, M.D.,…

• 5 MORE Types of Nerdy Girls (Yet Again)

  Jamie Broadnax

  17 May 2013 | 8:30 am

  The Political Junkie– She is obsessed with all things related to politics. She spent her entire summer last year working on the President’s re-election campaign and she loves to volunteer for various grassroots organizations in her city. She spends her morning weekends with a cup of coffee watching Melissa Harris-Perry and her weekday evenings relaxing with a glass of wine to Rachel Maddow. Occasionally she goes on political rants about various partisan issues and her biggest pet peeves are individuals who dismiss their civil right to vote.Likes: Liberal PoliticsDislikes:…

• 2 years abroad: Why it was worth it.

  R.E.J.J.

  16 May 2013 | 5:21 pm

  My students during sports day.It was twelve years ago when I called my parents up and announced that shortly after graduation I would moving to Japan to become an English teacher with the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program. There was a palpable silence. I don’t think they thought they heard me correctly. “So you’ve studied Spanish for eight years and you’re moving where?”Yeah. It was perhaps, one of my less logical decisions, but there were adventures to be had and money to be made. No, I didn’t speak Japanese, or really know anything about Japan or teaching, but they gave me…

• #Scandal Ready

  Jamie Broadnax

  16 May 2013 | 8:30 am

  I'm going to keep this blog post short and succinct.  If you do not follow the @BlackGirlNerds Twitter account, then you are missing out on a PAR-TAY!  I live-tweet the show every Thursday night and the tweets are pretty excessive.  They are so excessive in fact that Twitter has suspended the BGN account temporarily due to an inordinate amount of tweets.  Since the BGN Twitter account is not verified, the daily limits are lower than that of other high profile verified accounts which allows an extreme amount of tweets and retweets in a short period of time.The BGN twitter…

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• Praying for your future spouse: Gratitude

  Osayi

  6 May 2013 | 12:53 pm

  Gratitude: I don’t think there is anything worse than being around an ungrateful person… except perhaps being married to an ungrateful person… One of my good friends is so appreciative, that whenever I talk to him, I realize that perhaps I had been taking some of those things for granted. For example, he thanks you for taking the time to talk to him, he thanks you for responding to emails… he thanks you for all the little things… which sometimes may seem silly, but when you sit to think about it he is actually much wiser than many people. First of all, we should…

• AskOsayi Podcast 14: Fabulous in Nigeria

  Osayi

  26 Apr 2013 | 10:02 am

  Hey All, There’s (finally!) a new post. How do you maintain your fabulosity in Nigeria even when there’s horrible customer service? How do you remain cool and calm? subscribe to the podcast here: Ask Osayi Podcast – Itunes You can download the MP3 here: Ask Osayi Podcast 14: Fabulous in Nigeria You can see previous podcasts here.   Let me know what you think. Join our Facebook Community here Need some help dealing with the loneliness? click here Related posts you may enjoy:I love my jobAsk Osayi Podcast 2: God's LoveAsk Osayi Podcast 7: Fight

• Praying for your future spouse: Peace

  Osayi

  21 Apr 2013 | 10:29 am

  I hate it when people shout. I mean I understand when people are joking, but even that sometimes makes me uncomfortable. I hate it when I go to visit people’s homes and they are yelling at their kids, or their spouses, or just yelling in general. It always feels like there is chaos and unrest in those kinds of homes. I want peace, I value peace, and sometimes I let things go for peace. It made me realize that I need to pray specifically for peace in my home. I pray that my spouse and I will value each other so much that we will not see the need to scream at each other. I pray that we…

• The people we take for granted

  Osayi

  15 Apr 2013 | 3:49 pm

  Many times in life we take people for granted because we think that just because they are there, they will always be there. Or we think that just because they are good to us, they owe it to us to be good to us… and then things change and we realize how good we had it, and how much we miss them… Live Life Happy via Compfight Parents, when you have good ones it’s easy to assume they’re all good Teachers who thought you basic foundational things Relatives that helped you at different times in life Your first love, who taught you that life could really be sweet Your last…

• The things we don’t do

  Osayi

  10 Apr 2013 | 11:27 pm

  Last post I talked about some of the things we don’t say until it’s too late. Today I want to talk about some of the things we don’t do, and then later regret. The things we don’t do that change the trajectory of our lives, and the things we don’t do, that many years later we wish we had done. Lina Hayes via Compfight Consider this post as your opportunity to get it right before it is too late, or at least to learn from the last experience and do things differently next time… It’s never too late to be the best person you can be. It’s never too…

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  Modernwomenworld.com

• Correct posture

  Bella

  15 May 2013 | 2:11 am

  One of the most important things to keep in mind is not to stick your neck out while sitting at your desk or working on your PC. Your PC screen should be at a level where you slighting tuck in […]The post Correct posture appeared first on Modernwomenworld.com.

• Special Mother’s Day Quotations

  Bella

  10 May 2013 | 11:04 am

  Mothers are one of the most special people in this world. Nothing compares to them and nobody can take their place. Giving some special thought to mothers on this mother’s day, we bring a selection of special mother’s day quotations. […]The post Special Mother’s Day Quotations appeared first on Modernwomenworld.com.

• Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the Techie Mom

  Bella

  10 May 2013 | 10:47 am

  Your mom has always bought you gifts and surprised you with goodies when you least expected them. On this mother’s day, it is your turn to surprise her and gift her stuff that she would really love. Check out, these […]The post Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the Techie Mom appeared first on Modernwomenworld.com.

• GBS: A simple test that could save your baby’s life

  Bella

  4 May 2013 | 10:22 am

  One of the most common tests that are conducted during pregnancy is GBS. It is an uncomplicated test done for bacteria called ‘GBS’. Though it is a common bacteria check test, it could save your baby’s life. What is GBS? […]The post GBS: A simple test that could save your baby’s life appeared first on Modernwomenworld.com.

• Say Goodbye to Cellulite the Smart Way

  Bella

  1 May 2013 | 11:03 am

  Have you often wondered what cellulite is? Well, a simple way to put it is, cellulite is to the body what acne is to our face. Cellulite develops when fat cells stick out through the thin fibrous connective tissue that […]The post Say Goodbye to Cellulite the Smart Way appeared first on Modernwomenworld.com.

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• 15 Specific Smoothies for Naturally Beautiful Skin

  Cynthia Wilson

  22 Apr 2013 | 4:04 am

  Getting the most beautiful complexion begins on the inside. In order to enjoy gorgeous glowing skin, you have to mind what you eat. By ensuring that you are getting certain vitamins and nutrients, you can give yourself the beautiful skin that you want without having to spend a fortune on lotions... Visit us for full article.

• 35 Bizarre Yet Effective Quick Beauty Fixes

  Cynthia Wilson

  9 Apr 2013 | 7:38 am

  Looking beautiful does not have to take a lot of time or a lot of money. There are many things that you can do to fix beauty mishaps or quickly get the look that you want. We have collected 45 strange but very effective beauty tricks and fixes that will help you to always look [...] Visit us for full article.

• 5 Natural DIY Beauty Recipes for Homemade Glamour!

  Cynthia Wilson

  6 Apr 2013 | 4:54 pm

  We all want to look our best, but sometimes that’s hard to do on a budget. Hair and skin products can be expensive at the store, and not only that, but many of them contain artificial ingredients, quite a few of which are questionable in terms of health and safety. That’s why natural homemade... Visit us for full article.

• The 20 Most Amazing Toothpaste Lifehacks

  Cynthia Wilson

  2 Apr 2013 | 5:00 am

  Toothpaste comes in a number of flavors, whitening strengths and brands today and many people buy it to get the whitest and brightest smiles possible. Brightening your smile however is just one thing that you can do with toothpaste. There are actually a number of other uses for this common... Visit us for full article.

• Dr. Oz’s Top 5 Homemade Natural Beauty Remedies

  Cynthia Wilson

  30 Mar 2013 | 6:22 pm

  Dr. Oz is infamous for his natural remedies and homemade recipes. We have compiled a list of his top 5 recipes that are all designed to make you look and feel beautiful. Note that some of the recipes are designed to work from the inside out so you actually have to eat or drink them, [...] Visit us for full article.

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  Girlilla Warfare

• LIFE PART II: Graduating AND Coming Home

  Lisa

  15 May 2013 | 10:03 pm

  By Jessica Jaksich One sentence. That was all I needed to complete my final final paper. Just a few last words and I would be home free. But I couldn’t do it. I stared at my computer screen in full panic mode. Thirty minutes to finish the paper… 29 minutes left to finish the paper. After writing seven pages in about three hours (don’t try this at home), I couldn’t understand why one lousy sentence was causing me so much trouble. Why God, why? Please let me just finish this paper! I broke out in a sweat, my fingers cramped on the keyboard, my heart raced as I struggled to form a…

• The “Other Man” in My Life

  Lisa

  14 May 2013 | 10:03 pm

  By Lisa Barr I believe you can have many loves throughout your life — they come in all forms — first boy crush, ‘first kiss’ guy, camp boyfriend, hot T.A. crush, “Your First” guy, vacation romance guy, college boyfriend, bad boy, break-your-heart guy, the one-that-got-away, the-man-you-marry … or in my case, the man-you-marry-SECOND-time-around (aka: The ONE). And then there’s the Other Dude — the one in your head – Fantasy Guy. Okay, here’s my confession: HIS name is Julian Klein. He is my Literary Guy, my Other Love…

• The Game Changer: 6 “Must-Have” Life Lessons to Give To Your Graduate

  Lisa

  13 May 2013 | 10:03 pm

  By Debby Shulman There are times when I love getting up early because I need to drive my kids to school. When there isn’t a car available, I am up and ready to go … even if it means I drive them in flannels and slippers; my coffee mug securely in one hand. I love this because I can head east on School Drive, behind the high school, and look out at the athletic fields. I can see the pool, the theater and the stadium. Often the fog is misting over the yards and yards of baseball fields, and I always comment to my kids that it is one of my favorite sights. As we approach graduation and the…

• GO, MAMA — Today is YOUR Day!

  Lisa

  11 May 2013 | 10:03 pm

  Happy Mother’s Day, GIRLillas! Here’s why YOU are fabulous … - You make family a priority. Your kids and hubby can count on you … always. No matter what. - You shlep and carpool and wait in ridiculous carpool lines daily. - You have filled out 500 forms and gotten all the required signatures (from pediatricians to recommendations). - You make sure your kids are safe, happy, involved, feeling good, and fed (not to mention making those school lunches at night when you are drop-dead exhausted). -You listen to their stories … over and over. - Laundry … need I…

• To “Our” GW Graduate — Welcome to the Real World

  Lisa

  9 May 2013 | 10:03 pm

  WITH LOVE, The GIRLilla Warfare Team Jessica Jaksich — You are the type of young woman who is poised to take on The Next Big Thing — smart, savvy, beautiful, kind, a great friend (clearly your 5 MILLION Facebook “Likes” are an indicator), and a serious go-getter. Not to mention you help your Technically-Challenged Editor on a daily basis to network and spread “The Blog” word with your social media prowess. How lucky we are to have YOU on board … So proud of you here, at the GIRLilla Ranch. So Goodbye College and Hello Real World  – All yours,…

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  Women You Should Know

• Women Talk: 10+ Questions With Racecar Driver Julia Landauer

  WYSK

  17 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  How many 21 year olds do you know who can claim the following list of impressive and concurrent titles: Racecar Driver, Stanford University Student, Businesswoman, Brand, and “Survivor”? We know only one and her name is Julia Landauer… she is most definitely a Woman You Should Know. This past February, millions of viewers were introduced to “Julia” when she made her debut as one of 20 contestants on Survivor: Caramoan Fans vs. Favorites, the 26th installment of the long running, phenomenally successful reality show. Unfortunately, Julia was the 7th tribe member to be voted out…

• Top 10 Cities For Women Entrepreneurs

  WYSK

  16 May 2013 | 10:00 am

  If you are a glass ceiling smasher, a Lean In disciple, an aspiring entrepreneur, a master of your professional domain or a titan on the verge of BIG success with your small business, then you are going to want to check this out. Of the 48 most populated cities in America, Intuit concluded that THESE are the 10 best cities for female small business owners to thrive. So check out their cool infographic to learn more… and then consider moving if you are not already geographically advantaged for entrepreneurial greatness.   The post Top 10 Cities For Women Entrepreneurs appeared first on…

• Celebrity Vs. Regular Women With BRCA Mutations: My Thoughts

  WYSK Guest Contributor

  16 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  By Dr. Jennifer Ashton - Imagine you are a 30-something year old mother and you have just learned you carry a mutation in the BRCA1 gene which dramatically increases your risk of ovarian and breast cancer. Now imagine you are not a multi-millionaire with access to the best surgeons and treatment in the word, but a woman without insurance or with very restrictive health insurance. Your story will not make the front page of every newspaper in the United States, nor will it be the lead on the morning news shows or included in all nightly news broadcasts. And let’s say you decide to have…

• Not Just A Girl: Mom And Daughter Create Historic Women Portrait Series

  WYSK

  15 May 2013 | 10:00 am

  Jaime Moore is a Texas based lifestyle photographer and a Woman You Should Know. Last month, when her daughter, Emma, turned five she decided she wanted to do something different with her birthday portraits and starting looking around for creative inspiration. What she found was one abundantly recurring theme: young girls dressing up as Disney Princesses. Jaime explains on her site, “No matter where I looked, 95% of the ‘ideas’ were the ‘How to’s’ of  how to dress your little girl like a Disney Princess.” She continues, “Now don’t get me wrong, I LOVE Disney Princesses.

• Representations of Gender In Advertising [VIDEO]

  WYSK

  15 May 2013 | 5:00 am

  This provocative video is a school project that was created for a Women & Gender Studies class at the University of Saskatchewan, by Sarah Zelinski, Kayla Hatzel and Dylan Lambi-Raine. The video shows how ridiculous representations of gender roles and stereotypes are in advertising. Studies show that women are represented as objects in 50% of commercial messages, and it isn’t so rosy for the men either — as the video notes, media images have been linked to a recent increase in depression among men. But, it’s at the 2:50 minute mark that the video really brings the message…

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  Marisa Russo - Forensic Healing

• Are Your Friends Good For You?

  marisarusso.au@gmail.com (Marisa Russo www.marisarusso.com)

  26 Apr 2013 | 6:42 pm

  I said to the mother of a daughter I was working with that she needed to be more particular about the people she allowed into her life. She responded that she tries to do the right thing, be non-judgmental and accept people for who they are. I replied that she could not be more wrong. The mother brought her daughter to see me about a chronic illness. I finally got to the bottom of the illness by using the investigation process in Forensic Healing. The illness was triggered when her angry sister was present with her daughter at a family occasion. I asked the mother to describe her sister and…

• How To Find Answers To Your Problems – 11 Easy Steps

  marisarusso.au@gmail.com (Marisa Russo www.marisarusso.com)

  8 Apr 2013 | 5:12 am

  Do you have unanswered questions to your life problems? Do you have unresolved health problems, financial stresses or relationship problems you cannot find answers to? Do you feel as if you have searched everywhere to get answers to seemingly unsolvable conditions? Relief is in sight, as you have come to the right place! I have spent my life finding answers to the most difficult conditions for myself and clients. I have discovered there is a science to solving life’s problems. This information will allow you to take back your control. You cannot leave answers to your life’s problems…

• How To Manifest Your Wishes

  marisarusso.au@gmail.com (Marisa Russo www.marisarusso.com)

  18 Mar 2013 | 9:41 pm

  Have you ever struggled in your life with health, finances, relationships and secretly wished bad on someone who had the things you wanted? The world is getting more transparent than ever. The laws of attraction say ‘whatever you wish for others, you wish for yourself.’ So get wishing the best for others! Celebrate their achievements, happiness and progress. As you wish for positive things for others, you ignite the same energy in yourself. The people you send this energy to will mirror back the same wishes and desires to you. I have become very mindful of the energy I send out. This is…

• How To Escape Scientology Billion Year Contract

  marisarusso.au@gmail.com (Marisa Russo www.marisarusso.com)

  12 Feb 2013 | 8:45 pm

   Scientology could be affecting you and your loved ones life and you don’t know it…   I knew nothing about the Billion Year Scientology contract until recently when I was searching for answers to a couple of my clients bizarre and chronic conditions. These clients had very difficult conditions to solve – when I have tried everything in my arsenal, I go searching and ask for help from universal sources. I never give in, this is my mission to bring relief and open the doors of freedom. One client spent decades trying to resolve her chronic fatigue. Another endured…

• The Viral Dream Maker

  marisarusso.au@gmail.com (Marisa Russo www.marisarusso.com)

  6 Feb 2013 | 12:27 am

  I am now much more aware of my energy and the energy of others. This is confirmed the more I choose people, places and situations that feel good for me. This was not always the case. When I was a child I had shut down all my feelings. As I got older, the suppression in my body turned into physical pain and conditions. The pain forced me to take a long and expensive journey to heal myself. Now that I ‘read’ energy fields for a living I have become like a sponge for others energy.  It was only recently that I realized just how sensitive to energy I had become. As I was preparing…

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  Discoveries Into Yourself

• How can travelling broaden the mind?

  oana

  16 May 2013 | 10:46 am

  “Home, sweet home”. Most of us sigh with relief when we return from a trip. For a day or so, we feel refreshed to be back to our life, the way we know it – with our habits and struggles. Yet, have we ever considered a new destination as a potential home? Travelling challenges our abilities In the 19th century, English aristocrats would send their youngsters on journeys of initiation. The aim of the journey was to enable young men the transformation to the stage of adulthood. Some of today’s youngsters, including women, continue this tradition. Their goal can be to…

• How can we fight the expectations of the dear ones on us?

  oana

  9 May 2013 | 7:46 am

  “If we could see ourselves as others see us, we would vanish on the spot.” – Emil Cioran Others’ expectations on us have a direct effect on how we behave, as shown by a social psychology study done by Dr. Snyder from University of Minnesota and his colleagues. Understanding that our behaviour is affected by others expectations can help us see how we turn into different persons in various social situations. When it comes to persons we feel affection for, their expectations can affect our lives at even a deeper level. Why are we influenced by expectations from dear…

• To help or not to help others

  oana

  2 May 2013 | 3:34 am

  “Speak to all people as though they are the wisest, gentlest and most beautiful beings on Earth; for what they believe, they become.” – Heather K. O’Hara The history of mankind is full of lamentable wars and conflicts. In each case, there are stories of how individuals helped others fighting for the same cause. In times of peace, how much are we willing to help one another and why would we be willing to do it?  How natural it is to help others? For many years, I’ve been living in my cloud of naiveté where I believed that everyone is willing to help others. I…

• A tiny bit of nostalgia can’t be that bad

  oana

  25 Apr 2013 | 1:46 pm

  We wouldn’t be human beings if we didn’t feel nostalgic once in a while. We easily miss the present by getting lost in the memories of the good old times. Undoubtedly, we need to learn how to stay present to our daily experiences in order to discover the authenticity and depth of the surrounding reality. I wonder though if a tad of nostalgia can help us be more prepared to live the present? Mindfulness I believe in the healing effects of mindfulness. By learning how to stay focused on the task at hand, we can become more aware of our emotions and improve our wellbeing. One…

• I am not ready yet

  oana

  18 Apr 2013 | 11:07 am

  When the natural rhythm of life is disturbed by acts of violence, terrorism or forces of nature, the humanity in us wakes up. We feel for the victims, we weep for them, we may even say a prayer for them. At the same time, the tragedy is a wake up call for our tendency to procrastinate living fully. The Boston explosion On Monday, the 15th of April, the marathon runners in Boston were the victims of two bomb explosions, which took place in the proximity of the finish line. Three people were killed and more than 100 injured, as New York Times reports. The breaking news gave chills down on my…

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  Its All About Women!

• The Traditional Cold Sore Remedy that Actually Works

  Derek Shepton

  18 May 2013 | 2:04 am

  Have you ever had this experience before: you climb out of bed in the morning, walk to the bathroom, look in the mirror… And catch sight of a cold sore on your face! How did you feel? Did your heart sink? Was your whole day ruined? While they’re obviously not life threatening, cold sores are unsightly, uncomfortable and not to mention… Unbelievably embarrassing! Most people believe that cold sores are something that you just have to put up with… But it turns out there are some effective steps you can take to protect yourself from suffering through the embarrassment and awkwardness……

• How to Master the Fine Art of Flirting

  Mirabelle Summers

  18 May 2013 | 2:03 am

  One of the best ways to appear attractive is to flirt! Maybe the thought of finding ways to attract a guy by chatting him up is unappealing or even downright SCARY to you… But it’s only because you haven’t developed the right skills yet! The truth is, even the most mundane of situations presents a way for you to become better at flirting… The essential thing to do is to get in the habit of conversing with folks of all shapes and sizes (along with quality men). If you keep an eye out for chances to develop your conversational skills and self-confidence in general… You’ll naturally…

• Make Serious Money Online with this Proven Method

  Jennifer Ledbetter

  18 May 2013 | 2:02 am

  If you don’t think that there are easy ways to make money online… then think again! There are scores of people who have already become millionaires from running lucrative businesses on the Internet. Then there are those who — though not millionaires yet — are making a stable income… Enough income to be able to quit their soul-sucking day jobs. You must know that people have been earning from the Internet ever since it was first introduced to the world. So earning money from the Internet is NOT a new concept, as some people believe. I’ve been running a successful business…

• The Month of May Means Mindfulness

  Kelly Orchard

  18 May 2013 | 2:01 am

  This yellow brick road of mine has presented itself with a myriad of twists and turns in my lifetime. The journey to one’s “Authentic Self” is not an easy one, and I’m sure that you feel that way too. How many times have you wanted to just get off this rollercoaster of life and switch the ride to… perhaps, the merry-go-round? The month of May is “Mental Health Awareness Month”, and as a mental health advocate… I’m dedicating this month to promoting the practice of positivity, building self-esteem, staying on track and “mindfulness.” I love that term —…

• Special Announcement!

  It's All About Women Team

  16 May 2013 | 1:00 am

  Presenting the… “It’s All About Moms” photo contest! We’re excited to invite you join us in celebrating the most special kind of woman — Mom! Here are four different ways you can join in on the celebration: 1.  Submit your photo Simply submit a photo that’s oozing with motherly love! It could be a photo of you with your mom, or even one with your kids, or anything that to YOU represents “motherhood.” Love and creativity is the only limit.  Click here to upload your photo now and be in to win some marvelous prizes.* Oh, and you can upload as many photos as you…

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• Marriage a dying institution?

  Khadijah Shabazz

  14 May 2013 | 9:35 am

  Marriage: A Dying Institution A co-worker of mine, who was previously married, went on and on about marriage and how everyone she knows is either filing for divorce or are already divorced. Before walking out of the door she said, "Marriage is a dying institution". Having never been married this concerns me. Statistics does show that divorce is on the rise, and I don't remember a time when this wasn't the case. Even with all of the statistical data I could pull, it is not enough for me to give up on marriage. I too have seen marriages fall apart but, just as one does I have seen so many, even…

• Arrggggh! My Husband Makes me so......

  Delisa Brown

  13 May 2013 | 6:49 am

  Argggh!  My Husband Makes me so.... The Dangers of ProcrastinationSo...the title of this post may insinuate that I'm some angry wife venting...well I'm not angry but I am venting, but with a purpose.  My husband has many great accolades but one thing that he tends to do because of his laid back nature is procrastinate.  I never advocate discussing private matters publicly, but he thought that shining a flashlight on his flaw may help someone else so he asked me to publish this. I'm guilty of it, you’re guilty of it…WE ARE ALL GUILTY OF IT!  Putting…

• Teach Them How to Love You

  Tedra Brooks

  8 May 2013 | 11:52 am

  Teach Them How to Love YouI was talking to this younger girl at work and she was telling me how she's been in a 9 year "relationship" with this dude who will not commit to her. Listening to her make excuses for his lack of commitment was truly heartbreaking. I am definitely not coming from a judgmental stand point because I think we have all played the fool at some point in our lives. It took me quite some time to realize that the way people treat us is completely up to us. At some point we must stop blaming the other person for treating us so wrong & simply stop allowing them to continue…

• Will my ex be my next?

  Khadijah Shabazz

  7 May 2013 | 9:54 am

  I've found myself holding more frequent conversations with my ex boyfriend. It's not as though we decided to stop dealing with each other due to some tragic break up. We decided that we were in two different places in life and it was best that we go our separate ways. After remaining friends for several years he has recently expressed his interest. I must admit that I was some what curious to see what could happen next. The both of us have accomplished so much but, here is the issue...We are now six hours away from each other and although that may not seem like a great deal of distance to…

• Who is this in my mirror? Dealing with rejection and low self-esteem

  Tedra Brooks

  29 Apr 2013 | 7:43 am

  It is an awful feeling to look into the mirror & not see what the world sees. I get up every morning, put on something nice & make my face up. I put on this big confident smile for others, but behind that smile is a self conscious, insecure woman. Not insecure in the fact that I'm consumed with how others look, but insecure in the fact that I don't see the beauty others claim to see when looking at me. It's crazy how different experiences in life can affect your perception of yourself. Growing up, my father was not very affectionate & at times downright hateful. Over the years I…

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• Sexting 101: Do’s and Dont’s

  Jewels

  17 May 2013 | 3:43 am

  It is a digital age where sometimes foreplay, and even sexy time, takes place on the phone. Maybe your man travels for work or is in the military or maybe you’re just at work but the urge strikes to tell your man you can’t wait to see him later. Perhaps you and your guy can’t physically see each other, or you haven’t actually had sex yet and are building the tension. No matter why you decide to sext, it can be a lot of fun, if you do it right. Sexting means different things to different people. For some it might mean flirting, to others it means explicit text messages ...Read More…

• My Boobs, My Army

  The Indie Chicks

  16 May 2013 | 9:24 pm

  Imagine your breasts were your mini bodyguards. Or 2 of your biggest groupies. Your dwarf defenders. Your little Spartan warriors. Imagine, if at every moment your life, sanity, or general well being was at risk, your boobs popped out to defend your honor. Hey! Back the fuck up, DICK. Insert cat hiss. Only to retract when the coast is finally clear. What would your nippled army protect you from?   Happy weekend, little warriors.The post My Boobs, My Army appeared first on The Indie Chicks. No related posts.

• Are you for real? Beware of the Catfish

  Tara Merry

  16 May 2013 | 3:00 am

  How to use Image Reverse Search If you’ve been watching MTV recently you have probably seen the show or heard the word ‘Catfish’. If you haven’t then let me explain; I consider myself qualified to translate pop culture slang because I’m totes DTF with my swagger when I GTL, YOLO! OK, I’ll be honest; I have no idea what I just said. But I can tell you what a Catfish is; A Catfish is a man or woman who is not truthful about their identity when talking to others online. A few weeks ago I discovered I was chatting to a Catfish on a dating site, his name was Michael and he…

• Fake It Til’ You Make It

  Chiara Mazzucco

  15 May 2013 | 9:07 pm

  Fake it til you make it. I used to cringe at this advice. What do you mean, fake it til you make it? Aren’t I supposed to be genuine? Honest? Transparent? Those words never made any sense to me, and I bet they don’t mean anything more than a cliche string of advice to you, either. It wasn’t until faking it was the only option I had that I realized something important: of all the advice I’ve ever gotten, I wish I would have listened to this one first. Fake it til you make it, it works. Dissecting fake it til you make it Let’s define the fake part The ...Read More…

• My Lips Are Sealed: Brazilian Waxing Nightmares

  Jewels

  15 May 2013 | 3:01 am

  It hurts to even read the title of this article still. Go ahead, reread it; it’s awful. Brazilian waxing should not be done at home and certainly not by a novice. So, let me rewind a bit and explain to you exactly how I waxed my labia shut and cursed up a storm at my own stupidity on my Saturday afternoon this past weekend. The Indie Chicks were contacted by Nad’s to try out their home Brazilian waxing kit and I figured, why not? They’d seen Kat’s piece on her Brazilian waxing experience at a Jewish Community Center and figured we would be interested. I let them know my address…

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  The Haven Journal

• God is Always Listening

  16 May 2013 | 10:19 am

  by Darlene Merwin Be encouraged!! God is hearing your prayers! He wants to help you and see you healed. His huge heart of love for you is...

• God is ALL Good

  15 May 2013 | 1:02 pm

  by Darlene Merwin Your Father is so wonderful that He just can't help but continually do good! Even in the worst and tragic moments God promises to bring good back into it somehow. He is all good, not just...

• My Body's Annual Performance Review

  9 May 2013 | 6:55 pm

  by Amy Dardis I don't give my body enough credit. Many days I take for granted all that God has blessed me with in this body. When I see my reflection I become distracted by my not-so-straight teeth, my acne scars, and the way my hair never parts nicely. But if I were to look at myself though God's eyes, I would see a very different woman...

• Prayer for Good Thoughts

  9 May 2013 | 6:14 pm

  Dear God,  I pray that my mind will be focused on You. Don't allow my thoughts to focus on my insecurities, my doubts, my fears, or even negative feelings towards others. When I allow negative thoughts any room...

• It's All In Your Mind

  9 May 2013 | 5:29 pm

  -by Darlene Merwin Thoughts become words, words become habits, habits become character and our character will mold our future. Our thought life requires...