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• 5 Tips To Have A Healthier Office

  Carrie and Danielle

  Danielle

  19 Apr 2012 | 4:57 pm

  Keeping your office healthy can be approached in a number of ways. Creating a healthy office environment isn’t limited to just how clean the work surfaces are, but also the overall health of co-workers, employees, and other staff members. Consider these tips when enacting healthy initiatives in your office: Better vending [...] No related posts.

• Organizations & Resources that help Female Entrepreneurs

  85 Broads - The latest news from Janet Hanson - Recent posts

  10 Mar 2012 | 8:38 am

  The latest news from Janet Hanson Organizations & Resources that help Female Entrepreneurs Originally posted: http://www.skinnyscoop.com/list/eden/organizations-resources-that-help-female-entrepreneurs By Eden GodsoeIt is an exciting time to be a female entrepreneur. There are incredible organizations and resources that help women start and scale their start-up including media platforms, investment firms, conferences and awards programs. I have accessed many of these and wanted to share with other female entrepreneurs. Please do add anything I missed.Media Platform:…

• Ten-Word Tuesday. The For Sale Version

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  BOSSY

  17 Apr 2012 | 6:08 am

  Bossy doesn’t just own cars. She marries them. The first car Bossy ever owned was a car inherited from a neighbor. It was a Chevy Impala or something along those lines, where those lines equals lines drawn in the shape of a rectangle: Bossy tried to love this car. She sat in its front seat once, trying to connect with the lingering smell of sitting water, crumbling foam, and tarnished metal. But she just couldn’t. Which is why it was so lucky the car wouldn’t start! So when that car was mercifully towed away, Bossy entered the market for what would become her real first car, and…

• Top 5 Countries For Living A Long And Beautiful Life

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  Jason Keath

  10 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Stories about a fountain of youth exist in many cultures from around the world, especially in the Mediterranean and in Asia. The stories typically revolve around a spring, that when drank from, makes you younger.European explorers spent a lot of time searching for the fountain of youth in South America and Florida. Both are wonderful places to visit, so I understand the urge, but it turns out they were going in the wrong direction.See, those two cultures would have done well to stay put, because some of the top places in the world for long life are in Asia and the Mediterranean. Islands…

• The Chicest Airport Lounge This Side Of The Atlantic

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  Taste

  8 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Women in a non-stop whirl of board meetings, Pilates classes and fabulous events, work hard to create the life they’ve always wanted, and have certain expectations when they make a purchase.Let’s be honest – there’s a reason many of us don’t mind paying more. And it all starts with customer service and priority seating.When I’m planning for anything from a brunch to a private training session, I’m buying from businesses that understand how to treat their clients.Sometimes it means a more thoughtful sales process and working with a representative who…

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• 5 Foods That Will Help You Transition To Vegan (CC @Starbucks)

  Taste

  15 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Delicious dairy-free chocolate?Check!Soy-free vegan butter?You got it!We’re psyched that nearly anything you could imagine or want in an allergy-friendly version, is available these days.While we’d still like to see wider spread adoption of our much-loved almond milk (Starbucks, help?), people and places are slowly coming along and catching on – we like options! Options that make us feel good and help us fit into our skinny jeans.We’re starting to listen to our bodies more – feeling foggy, fatigued, or nauseous is not the sign of a healthy diet.So if…

• Top 5 Countries For Living A Long And Beautiful Life

  Jason Keath

  10 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Stories about a fountain of youth exist in many cultures from around the world, especially in the Mediterranean and in Asia. The stories typically revolve around a spring, that when drank from, makes you younger.European explorers spent a lot of time searching for the fountain of youth in South America and Florida. Both are wonderful places to visit, so I understand the urge, but it turns out they were going in the wrong direction.See, those two cultures would have done well to stay put, because some of the top places in the world for long life are in Asia and the Mediterranean. Islands…

• The 10 Worst Situations For Your Waistline

  Taste

  9 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  We challenge you to stop and think about the times of day, month, or year when you’re most likely to veer off the path of your sexy, and strong self, and end up participating in less than healthy eating habits.For years we’ve gone through the ups and downs of eating habits – through big moves, career changes, life changes, and personal losses. We know how difficult it is to stay on course with an eating style when you don’t have a plan and everyday as you get further from your goal shape, it becomes easier and easier to commit carbicide.We want to help Protect Your…

• The Chicest Airport Lounge This Side Of The Atlantic

  Taste

  8 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Women in a non-stop whirl of board meetings, Pilates classes and fabulous events, work hard to create the life they’ve always wanted, and have certain expectations when they make a purchase.Let’s be honest – there’s a reason many of us don’t mind paying more. And it all starts with customer service and priority seating.When I’m planning for anything from a brunch to a private training session, I’m buying from businesses that understand how to treat their clients.Sometimes it means a more thoughtful sales process and working with a representative who…

• What’s Inspiration Got To Do With It?

  Taste

  1 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  A Flavormaker is some who is *defining* what something is, not just experiencing it. These folks are developing the concepts and content we love and admire. They are not just curators or commenters, they are creators. They are Flavormakers. We’re dedicating our first installment of Flavormaker to Marie Forleo, a self-professed “creative gangsta of love” and marketing maven.Have you checked her out yet?She’s got so much going on – literally – watch one of her music videos here and check out her awesome stream of marketing wisdom and wit here. I mean, she…

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• Forget Faux Fitness Magazines

  Lia Hollander

  12 May 2012 | 5:56 pm

  I recently decided to cancel my subscriptions to Shape, Fitness, and Women's Health magazine. And I have three basic reasons for doing so. 1. The majority of the magazine is devoted to shopping/hair/make-up 2. The models shown are not realistic and tend to all look the same 3. The workouts are not hard core enough I will renew my favorite fitness magazine, Oxygen (which has solid workouts and crazy fit fitness models), and I have added a subscription for Men's Health. MH has solid, inventive workouts, has simple recipes and since I will never, ever, look like the models in the magazine, I can…

• Crank Up Your Body

  Lia Hollander

  9 May 2012 | 5:34 pm

  We will be leaving for a German holiday soon, and I don't want to leave my fitness program behind. It helps my muscles, my heart and my mind. So in preparation for our departure, I have created and practiced a quickie routine I can do every day of our trip, if I so wish. All you need is an interval timer (my Timex Ironman T59201 watch has one) and a towel or semi-soft surface (for cushioning for push-ups, etc.). Quick Body Crank Warm up for 5 minutes by jogging in placedancing around Set the interval timer to 30 seconds and start it. Jog in place* Single leg burpee Jog in place Side leaps Jog…

• Make Your Own Weight Vest

  Lia Hollander

  4 May 2012 | 5:09 pm

  About a month ago, I was frustrated with the fact that my quest for fat loss kept stalling. As I lost weight, my body burned less calories, which meant I was having a harder time losing weight. If you want to constantly burn more calories, you basically need to weight more. This is often why people will wear weight vests. As I was contemplating my options for burning more calories, I realized there was another: build more muscle. And as I looked over my workouts of the past few months I was shocked to see that somehow I had transitioned to Barbie (lightweight) weights. I had gotten caught up…

• Jack Up Your Jello

  Lia Hollander

  27 Apr 2012 | 5:45 pm

  One of my secret weapons against hunger is my "Jacked Up Jello". Essentially, I have added a fiber supplement to it, which gives it more staying power. I have one at night and it helps me stick to my caloric goals.You will need:1 0.60 oz size of Sugar Free Jello (it makes 8, 1/2 cup servings)1 cup clear soluble fiber supplement powder(ingredient=Dextrin)*3 cups of boiling water4 cups of cold water**7 containers/cups to hold the individual portions (or more if you want smaller portions)Dump Jello packet and soluble fiber supplement in to a bowl. Mix with a fork or whisk. Add 3 cups of boiling…

• Go Back In Time

  Lia Hollander

  24 Apr 2012 | 5:21 pm

  I have made a lot of product/service recommendations over the years. And I was interested to see if I still feel the same way about the products as I did back then. So let's go in to the time machine to re-visit 3 suggestions I have made.1. Coromega Omega3 Squeeze, originally suggested in November 2011, I still love this product! I really do think it helps with joint pain (my pre-rain storm aches and pain have pretty much disappeared). I tried to double the dose, but didn't find much of a benefit, so I went back to one squeeze packet a day.2. Townhouse Flip Side Pretzel Crackers, suggested in…

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• How a Spicy Kitchen Can Start a Fire in Your Love Life

  Cupid's Pulse

  15 May 2012 | 3:30 pm

  By Daniela Agurcia Some of the greatest pleasures in life come from fo...

• Oh Lord, What's in the Bag?

  NANCY ABBAZIO

  15 May 2012 | 1:45 pm

  My husband teases me frequently about being too sensitive, or too emo...

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  Lien Ruslie

  15 May 2012 | 1:45 pm

  Going to Whistler has been on my top wish list since I live in Vancouv...

• My real dad

  Megan Wacker

  15 May 2012 | 1:45 pm

  In 2005 I was in 5th grade and my life seemed normal till one night...

• My First True Blue

  Lisa Leshaw

  15 May 2012 | 1:45 pm

  "My First True Blue" My Dad was the Earl Woods of fishing...

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• Two Minutes In The Life Of A Teenage Girl

  BOSSY

  13 May 2012 | 3:56 pm

  In honor of Mother’s Day, join Bossy as she spends two minutes listening to her teenage daughter.

• Ten-Word Tuesday. The For Sale Version

  BOSSY

  17 Apr 2012 | 6:08 am

  Bossy doesn’t just own cars. She marries them. The first car Bossy ever owned was a car inherited from a neighbor. It was a Chevy Impala or something along those lines, where those lines equals lines drawn in the shape of a rectangle: Bossy tried to love this car. She sat in its front seat once, trying to connect with the lingering smell of sitting water, crumbling foam, and tarnished metal. But she just couldn’t. Which is why it was so lucky the car wouldn’t start! So when that car was mercifully towed away, Bossy entered the market for what would become her real first car, and…

• Oklahoma And The Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Years

  BOSSY

  15 Apr 2012 | 7:34 pm

  Bossy recently finished a book about the Great American Dust Bowl, and the worst, hard time created by those events. Which is something of a coincidence since the book is titled The Worst Hard Time. Maybe because The Best Easy Time was already taken. Here’s what happened. Located in the gut of America is a swath of terrain known as the High Plains. The High Plains, which are a part of the Great Plains, encompass western Nebraska, eastern Colorado, western Kansas, eastern New Mexico, western Oklahoma, northwestern Texas, southeastern Wyoming, southwestern South Dakota, and sister mercy…

• Bossy’s Favorite Things

  BOSSY

  15 Apr 2012 | 7:30 pm

  This sensible collection of prom shoes. Sweet.

• Yet Another Little Known Fact

  BOSSY

  15 Apr 2012 | 7:28 pm

  Bossy’s daughter, center, recently attended a Freshman & Sophomore dance.

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• lighting styles

  30 Apr 2012 | 9:14 pm

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  Learned On by Andrea Learned

• Game-changers for Sustainable Business Education? Coursera and edX

  Andrea Learned

  11 May 2012 | 4:31 pm

  We are living in history-making times.  Thanks to “edtech” partnerships like Coursera and edX, free, world-class university courses in a wide range of topics are now offered online.  And, the potential for educating people in the ways of more sustainable business thinking (among many other topics) – and for students at any level – is incredible! So, let my lastest HuffingtonPost piece serve as a call to action.  Will your alma mater jump in to start helping future generations of business leaders see through a more sustainable lens?  Here’s hoping, and…

• Entrepreneurial Sustainability

  Andrea Learned

  11 Apr 2012 | 7:52 pm

  Much as the talk seems otherwise, corporate sustainability leaders and change agents may still need to function like an annoying little sister or brother.  Eventually, companies will (should) notice the truth behind the nagging, and take steps to re-balance their values and fully commit to a sustainable future. However, as even multinational corporations are (or seem close to!) approaching their respective sustainability pivot points, the emerging entrepreneurial side of sustainability and social change also deserves attention. As I wrote in my latest HuffingtonPost piece, I’ve…

• Consumer Life Transitions Toward Sustainable Change

  Andrea Learned

  7 Mar 2012 | 6:43 pm

  A recent New York Times piece on how Target uses data analytics to reach pregnant women with their ad campaigns (at just the right time) got me thinking.  How can sustainable businesses leverage their awareness of life transition decision-making to better serve consumer needs, and possibly inspire some behavioral change along the way?  In this, the final piece for my SustainableBusinessForum series on women and sustainability, I use pregnancy, an urban move and retirement as three possible scenarios for doing just that. Here’s my bottom line: While the data analytics budget of most…

• Your Sustainable Career

  Andrea Learned

  11 Feb 2012 | 1:58 pm

  When you get to be a certain age, or possibly before then, your career path can look like a long, disconnected, chain of jobs.  But, when you take the “it all fits together” systems perspective, the natural beauty – and sustainability – emerge.  I’ve been thinking about this as I fill in all the bio and profile sections on social networks lately.  What do I put into a space that allows for 200 characters?  Is the crucial thing about me that I am a marketing to women expert, or that I’m a writer, or communications strategist, or social media coach,…

• Abigail Rodgers Sees Sustainability As a Corporate Leadership Beacon

  Andrea Learned

  3 Feb 2012 | 3:50 pm

  While Abigail Rodgers, VP of Global Sustainability Strategy and Communication for The Coca Cola Company, had a lot of great insight to share in my latest SustainableBusinessForum piece, her idea that sustainability serves as a corporate leadership beacon my have been the most important.  If they are looking for it, I’d guess that many a corporation involved in sustainability is noticing a similar pattern: that many senior leaders, and perhaps mainly women, seem to flock to those positions and roles that are of and about furthering it. Rodgers’ career experiences and reflections,…

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• Vietnam Floats between China and US

  15 May 2012 | 4:42 am

  by Lien Hoang, Asia Times, Hong Kong - China's fast political, economic and military ascent has Southeast Asian countries scrambling for alternative alliances. In the case of Vietnam, that has meant shoring up support from Russia, Japan, India, Australia and notably the US, a former war adversary.

• Undocumented Mothers Have Dreams, Too

  15 May 2012 | 4:37 am

  by Angy Rivera, Mónica Novoa, Colorlines, USA - My mother and I landed in New York on August 29, 1993, a week before my third birthday. She didn’t know that starting this day, we would become undocumented. For years I translated the world to my mother, from paperwork to meetings with the landlord.

• The Face of Islam, According to Foreign Policy

  15 May 2012 | 4:27 am

  by Hilal Elver, Al Jazeera, Qatar - The issue focused on women in the Middle East, Russia and China - but completely ignored gender problems in the West.

• Banks Could Sink the Euro

  15 May 2012 | 4:18 am

  by Caroline de Gruyter, NRC Handelsblad, The Netherlands - Forget the debate about austerity versus growth, the future of the single currency is being played out in the banking sector. As a result of the crisis, governments and financial institutions have become so interdependent that they have weakened each other.

• Photos: Survivors of North Carolina's Eugenics Program

  14 May 2012 | 6:45 am

  by Maya Dusenbery, Mother Jones, USA - Between 1929 and 1974, North Carolina sterilized more than 7,500 of its residents. Most were operated on without their consent, having been deemed "feebleminded" and unfit to reproduce by the state Eugenics Board. Eighty-five percent were women; about 40 percent were black or Native American. As many as 2,000 victims are thought to still be alive.

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• Celebrate The Women In Your Life For National Women's Health Week - HER Daily Dose

  Jody Smith

  15 May 2012 | 1:00 pm

  Display Title:  Celebrate The Women In Your Life For National Women's Health Week Subtitle:  So many women give so much, asking nothing in return. Let's celebrate them.<br>iStockphoto/ Thinkstock Background Image:  Image Only:  No Description Background:  on Link Text:  Watch the video URL:  http://www.empowher.com/wellness/content/celebrate-women-your-life-national-wome... Align:  right Weight:  -10 Text Color:  Black

• Summer Olympics

  Christie Poole

  15 May 2012 | 12:51 pm

  These amazing Olympic athletes....blah blah inspirational, blahlakdlasknfngsdjnfgljdslgkjbsdlgjnsdf

• Attachment Parenting Draws Criticism Due to Time Magazine Article

  Jody Smith

  15 May 2012 | 8:35 am

  Display Title:  Attachment Parenting Draws Criticism Due to Time Magazine Article Subtitle:  Time's cover story was actually about the not-so-new trend called attachment parenting. Background Image:  Image Only:  No Description Background:  on Link Text:  Read Full Story URL:  http://www.empowher.com/parenting/content/attachment-parenting-draws-criticism-d... Align:  right Weight:  -10 Text Color:  Black

• Weighing the Risks and Benefits of MS Medications

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  14 May 2012 | 12:10 pm

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• Looking for Cosmetic Surgeon Resources?

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  14 May 2012 | 11:59 am

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• New Issue of Canadian Journal of Women and the Law

  Bridget Crawford

  13 May 2012 | 6:07 pm

  New Issue of Canadian Journal of Women and the LawFrom our northern-dwelling colleagues, this notice of that Volume 24, Number 1, 2012 of the Canadian Journal of Women and the Law  is now available online. It’s also available at Project MUSE Here’s the publisher’s plug for the on-line edition: CJWL Online includes an archive of current and previously published articles going back to 2009. Subscribers to CJWL Online enjoy: Enhanced features not available in the print version- supplementary information, colour photos, videos, audio files, etc. encouraging further exploration…

• Inniss on “Bridging the Great Divide”

  Bridget Crawford

  13 May 2012 | 5:58 pm

  Inniss on “Bridging the Great Divide”Lolita Buckner Inniss has published Bridging the Great Divide–A Response to Linda Greenhouse and Reva B. Siegel’s Before (and After) Roe v. Wade: New Questions About Backlash, 89 Wash. U. L. Rev. 963 (2012).  Here is the abstract: This essay discusses the history of Roe v. Wade as recently addressed by Linda Greenhouse and Reva B. Siegel. Going beyond their assertions, I suggest that an additional, more encompassing inquiry focuses on what factors are implicated in the politics of abortion and how these factors relate to larger…

• Will Pennsylvanie Become The Last State To Allow For The Admission Of Rape Trauma Syndrome Evidence?

  Colin Miller

  11 May 2012 | 7:34 am

  Will Pennsylvanie Become The Last State To Allow For The Admission Of Rape Trauma Syndrome Evidence?According to an article on the CBS21 news site, “[t]wo very important bills are sitting in committees right now.” One of those bills is House Bill 1264, which allows for the admission of expert testimony regarding rape trauma syndrome. Yes, that’s right. Pennsylvania courts are the last holdout against the admission of RTS evidence. According to Pennsylvania Coalition against Rape CEO Delila Rumburg, “I think it’s really mind-boggling that the expert witness…

• Ashe on “Women’s Wrongs, Religions’ Rights”

  Bridget Crawford

  9 May 2012 | 4:22 pm

  Ashe on “Women’s Wrongs, Religions’ Rights”Marie Ashe (Suffolk) has posted to SSRN her article Women’s Wrongs, Religions’ Rights: Women, Free Exercise, and Establishment in American Law, 21 Temple Political & Civil Rights Law Review 163 (Fall 2011).  Here is the abstract: This article provides an historical examination of American Constitutional law concerning religion as it has evolved through three periods: the Mormon period of the late nineteenth century; the religious pluralism period of post-WW2 decades; and the multiculturalism period that began…

• Corbin on “Expanding the Bob Jones Compromise”

  Bridget Crawford

  8 May 2012 | 4:58 pm

  Corbin on “Expanding the Bob Jones Compromise”Caroline Mala Corbin (Miami) has posted to SSRN her chapter “Expanding the Bob Jones Compromise,” which will appear in the forthcoming Cambridge U Press book edited by Austin Sarat, Matters of Faith: Religious Experiences and Legal Responses in the United States.  Here is the abstract: Sometimes the right to liberty and the right to equality point in the same direction. Sometimes the two rights conflict.  Which constitutional value should prevail when the right to religious liberty clashes with the right to be free from…

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• auction vs short sale

  6 May 2012 | 8:11 pm

  does anyone know if your house can be BOTH approved for a short sale and also go into an auction???  because that's what happened to us-  and i've heard from numerous people that it's illegal.  our house was approved for a short sale. our specialist put in for the auction postponment.  clearly, the auction person didn't get the memo.  the people who bought our house are real estate agents who KNEW we were in the middle of a short sale. so i'm wondering if anyone has ever dealt with this before- can we fight it?  i'm super fucking pissed that we're going to have a…

• house auction UPDATE

  3 May 2012 | 1:43 pm

  I tried to get in touch with my apparent "short sale specialist" yesterday and all morning this morning. He never answers the phone. I left him voice mails yesterday. I called his boss.  No one answers. So instead of just sitting around, I decided to go to the auction that my house was supposed to be in. I didn't know where it was. I thought it was at the courthouse, but I don't think this town has a courthouse. It was at the community center in a very specific part of the parking lot. Weird. There were only about 8 people there. Maybe.  And me. Some of them knew who…

• at 11am the house goes to AUCTION

  3 May 2012 | 11:26 am

  i think i told y'all that i got a notice on the front door about the house going into auction, the day we had our HUGE open house?  the auction date was set for may 3rd at 11:00am. today is may 3rd. it's almost 11:00am. as of right now, they still haven't POSTPONED the auction. even though we've accepted an offer on our house. we're doing a short sale. IT ISN'T POSTPONED. i've been dealing with this for the last 2 weeks. they said they couldn't make a postponment decision until monday, april 30th.  that was 3 days ago.  and a decision still hasn't been made.  and the house…

• an interview with cooper donovan

  1 May 2012 | 11:58 am

  *swoon* I ran across this interview that Cooper Donovan did for someone a few months ago, but I don't think it was ever published. So I've decided to put it up here!  I hope I don't get in trouble for posting it? I'm pretty sure they're never going to put it on their blog anyway, so here goes!  lol :)  Hi. My name is Cooper Donovan and I’m one of the love interests in the book, In Dreams.  I’m the hot one.  HA! Just kidding.  I mean, sure I guess I’m hot, but so are all the guys in this book.  (You’re welcome girls/ladies) In Dreams is a story about…

• because i'm clearly crazy

  20 Apr 2012 | 12:55 pm

  You guys? Really, you guys? Are you listening? Cause this is serious. In Dreams keeps me up at night. It's true. You have to understand that I had no idea what I was getting into when I wrote that book. I just wanted to write the story. I wanted to "tell" that story. Those characters... that story... that book... it's part of my heart. So when I put it out and it got ripped.to.shreds.- well, that killed a small part of me. But what I couldn't see then... that I can see now... is that I didn't write that book very well. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE that story and I think it is AMAZEBALLS! But,…

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• Don’t Be Part of the 80%

  Holly - The Work at Home Woman

  16 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  Did you know that 80% of mom owned businesses will fail before they reach their 3rd year? It is not because they do not have great ideas, are not smart marketers or do not have enough money. It is because mom entrepreneurs are trying to do it all themselves, because they do not have a [...]

• 4 Tips on Blogging Your Way to Your Ideal Clients

  Holly - The Work at Home Woman

  16 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  By Martine de Luna Blogging can be an effective way to market your business skills and expertise, specifically by appealing to those within your niche market or your target/ideal audience. The art of finding that connection between you and your ideal clients using your blog, requires a certain type of marketing skills. At the same [...]

• 9 Simple Tips to Get a Standing Ovation

  Holly - The Work at Home Woman

  15 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  By Donna L. Johnson Some things are learned by theory. Others are learned by doing. When it comes to being a great public speaker, the latter is the only way you’ll get there. Here’s the reality: the first time you give a talk, it won’t be great. More than likely because you’ve spent too much [...]

• Interview with Debra Cohen, Owner & Founder of the Homeowner Referral Network

  Holly - The Work at Home Woman

  14 May 2012 | 7:03 am

  What did you do before launching your own business? Before I launched Home Remedies®, I was the VP of a Spanish language aviation magazine in NYC.  It was a very glamorous career, but I lost my passion for it after my first daughter was born.  I couldn’t bear to leave her to go to work [...]

• Get Your Business Exposure Without Spending A Fortune On PR

  Holly - The Work at Home Woman

  12 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  By Susan Osborne You’ve launched your business, printed business cards and put up a website. Now what? How do you get potential customers to take notice? This is often the biggest challenge women entrepreneurs face when starting a new business. Thankfully, with the ever-growing world of social media, it’s getting easier to generate buzz quickly [...]

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• The Wednesday 5: Bionic Eyes, Slamming Sexist Cannes, and Anna Wintour Flirts with Stephen Colbert

  Women's Voices For Change

  16 May 2012 | 4:45 am

  This week, blogs cheered Anna Wintour's appearance on Stephen Colbert's TV show, shared new better-visi0n technologies, and laughed sadly at French feminists' satirical slam at the Cannes Film Festival. [This is only the intro. Click the headline to visit Womens Voices for Change for the full post, links, other content, and more!]

• Social Security and the Gender Divide: The Alarming Truth

  Women's Voices For Change

  15 May 2012 | 4:47 am

  “The genius of the [Social Security] system is that it has lasted so well and so long,” Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton noted recently. But the system was designed for yesterday’s workforce . . . and women are the losers. [This is only the intro. Click the headline to visit Womens Voices for Change for the full post, links, other content, and more!]

• Surviving the Storm Together: Vanessa and Helen Williams (VIDEO)

  Women's Voices For Change

  15 May 2012 | 4:22 am

  By Women's Voices for Change The relationship between Vanessa Williams and her mother, Helen, was often fraught. Their memoir, "You Have No Idea," takes us inside that relationship with candor, truth, and very little gilding. [This is only the intro. Click the headline to visit Womens Voices for Change for the full post, links, other content, and more!]

• Memory Loss Prevention: Pumping Iron Is Good for Your Brain!

  Joseph Safdieh, M.D.

  14 May 2012 | 6:55 am

  By Joseph Safdieh, M.D. Through careful exercise, older women can empower themselves and improve their memory. [This is only the intro. Click the headline to visit Womens Voices for Change for the full post, links, other content, and more!]

• Mother’s Day: Roses in December

  Alexandra MacAaron

  13 May 2012 | 5:06 am

  By Alexandra MacAaron As a mother, I believe that one of my most important missions is to build memories for my daughter. And some of the most precious have been those she’s shared with her grandma, my mother. [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

• A Must Read: A Prayer For Mothers

  mommyonfire

  12 May 2012 | 12:14 pm

  These words are not authored by me.  I would count them as words I wish I had written but alas, they are not and I don’t know who did. This prayers was given to me by a MOPS mom at our last meeting.  She received it in preparation for her child’s first communion. Five lines [...]

• When I Humbly Ask For Prayer

  mommyonfire

  10 May 2012 | 9:17 pm

  A bit presumptuous?  Yes but I couldn’t find a button that just said “She Speaks”…HA! It is now the third consecutive summer I have registered for “She Speaks” which is a very well-respected conference for speakers and writers put on by Proverbs 31 Ministries. I have yet to attend. Two years ago, fear got the [...]

• Removing The “Have To”…

  mommyonfire

  6 May 2012 | 9:42 pm

  Apparently, this was the best Easter photo we could muster.  We tried. It’s amazing how much I have been looking forward to getting back to this place now that I don’t view it as a job. Suddenly, I began to feel like I HAD to write and not that I WANTED to write. Have-to’s are [...]

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  Diva Marketing (Blog)

• 10 Reasons Avon Is Not Too Late To The Social Media Party

  Toby

  14 May 2012 | 3:45 pm

  In 1886, Mr. D. H. McConnell launched what was to become one of the most beloved brands... Avon. Let’s flash back 126 years when women were expected to be housekeepers, wives and of course mothers. In steps a man who defies convention when he builds his sales force with a team of women. D. H. McConnell intuitively understood that as salespeople women could relate to other women and bring a passion to his new perfumes better than men. Based on its direct sales approach, which was built on developing relationships and sharing conversations, Avon has been called the original “Social”…

• Six Tips on How To Make Your Website Pinterest Friendly

  Toby

  4 May 2012 | 8:32 am

  Pinterest. Pinterest. Pinterest. There I've said it. Now I'm definitely out of the P-closet. That does sound a bit odd .. well you know what I mean. Couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of conducting a members only web cast for the American Marketing Association on Pinterest. The approach I took was a little different than the millions (not an exaggeration!) of webinars, presentations and posts that help you through the logistics of how to pin. Important no doubt but here at Diva Marketing it's a focus on the strategy and tactics versus the logistics. I have so much 'good stuff' to share…

• Social Media Kindness: The New "Little Black Dress"

  Toby

  27 Apr 2012 | 1:14 pm

  This week I had the amazing opportunities to particiapte in two "taking online offline" experiences. Experiences I would never had if it were not for Diva Marketing, blogging and of course social media. Friendships I would not have made if I had not take a risk. I joined BBF Lynn Epstein as part of Everywhere's, a social media marketing firm, ongoing Wise Women series where women share their stories with the Everywhere staff. The other was at digital agency Engauge where I was part of a blogger influencer discussion with about 10 other women. We had wonderful, interesting…

• Pinterest Sweepstakes Microsoft Mouse Design: Case Study With BJ O'Hare

  Toby

  23 Apr 2012 | 12:01 pm

  Pinterest, the darling of food and fashion pinners, is on a hyper growth slope with brands that at first glance have nothing to do with "life style" e.g. business-to-business, technlogy, software, finance, miliatry, staffing companies and more. Hop over to my Pinterest brand board .. Brands Beyond The Expected to see 101 (and counting!) examples. As we've seen with Kotex (Diva Marketing interview with the brand manager and agency) brands are exploring ways to engage with customers that go beyond a pin and comment. Contests are hot hot hot on Pinterest. When I came across an…

• Friday Fun: Entrepreneurship For Children

  Toby

  20 Apr 2012 | 7:18 am

  Friday Fun is Diva Marketing's virtual happy hour from cosmos to Jack to lemonade. A waiting for the weekend playground time to be sophisticated-silly. Or sometimes just plain silly. A time to go off topic. Truly wonderful the mind of a child is. - YODA, Star Wars What do children have to do with social media marketing? Nothing. Everything. When was the last time you attempted to try something new without benefit of strategy, research or group consensus? Even outside of a work environment adults incorporate these three safe guards to make decision. Stay with me on this one. We even use these…

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  DailyCandy Everywhere

• Desert Kicks for the Urban Jungle

  DailyCandy

  16 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  Herbert Schier vellies Nature DocumentaryAnnouncer: [in a hushed tone] We see the footwear lioness stalking her latest kill.Announcer 2: What’s her prey?A: She’s set her sights on Namibian kicks from Herbert Schier.A2: Is she trailing the one-of-a-kind high-top or low-top lace-up desert boots, also known as vellies?A: Likely both, made from kudu (antelope) leather. She’s especially keen on slaying a pair of neon-toed or blue-on-yellow pigskin, and patchwork cheetah-printed suede numbers (part of an exclusive collaboration with Opening Ceremony).A2: The lioness appears patient.A: Since…

• Inside Story: Chrissie Miller's Vintage Rock Tees

  DailyCandy

  16 May 2012 | 2:45 am

  The Sophomore designer shows us her collection At 16, our prized possessions included a crush’s Drakkar-soaked scarf, “going out” pants from Express, and Antonio Sabato Jr.’s autograph.Chrissie Miller, designer of downtown-based clothing line Sophomore, however, had good taste from the start. In today’s Inside Story, we peek through her rock ’n’ roll-inspired wardrobe, from a jean jacket she bought in high school (and still wears) to a vintage tee collection she’s been accruing since she attended a Madonna/Beastie Boys concert at age 8.Miller also shows us a few of her…

• DailyCandy Jams v.54

  DailyCandy

  15 May 2012 | 3:00 pm

  DailyCandy Jams v.54 Midweek spreadsheets bring California dreamin’. Bethany Cosentino, take us away. “Dreaming My Life Away,” by Best Coast “On the Sea,” by Beach House “Take a Walk,” by Passion Pit “Blood for Poppies,” by Garbage “Ayla,” by The Maccabees “I’m Not Sorry,” by Meiko “Things Are Changin’ (Live Solo Acoustic),” by Gary Clark Jr. “I’m Shakin’,” by Jack White “Took a Train to India,” by Eight and a Half “Ice Cream (BDG #Gang Gang Dance Remix),” by Battles Download the playlist on iTunes or stream it here. Photo: David Black /…

• Meet the DailyCandy Editors

  DailyCandy

  15 May 2012 | 1:00 pm

  The pleasure is all ours Allison Hatfield Copy ChiefAshley Parrish Editor-in-ChiefDanielle Bufalini Market DirectorDeAnna Janes Copy EditorEmily Fiffer Chicago EditorEmily Warman Assistant EditorEvelyn Crowley Los Angeles EditorJay Blades Managing EditorJennifer Jackson Web EditorJillian King Production CoordinatorJordan Blumberg New York EditorKaren Palmer Senior EditorKaren Pessoni Web Editorial DirectorLauren Berger EditorLauren Lumsden EditorLindsey Gladstone Senior Kids EditorSchuyler Bailey San Francisco EditorStephanie Almazan Research EditorSteven Casale Assistant Web EditorSuChin Pak…

• Little Threads: Intakt

  DailyCandy

  15 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  A new clothing line for mini guys We’ve checked Snopes. There’s no Nigerian prince in need of your financial assistance, Jet Blue is not giving away free tickets to Facebook users, and cute clothes for boys do exist. Really. Need proof? Intakt clothing, an upstart fashion line from California, packed its debut collection with tees, shorts, hoodies, and tops for your little surfer dude. The deep selection of T-shirts — more than twenty designs — has contrast stitching and graphic elements that run the gamut, from baseball to rock ’n’ roll. The clothes are currently sold in shops…

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  if you want kin, you must plant kin ...

• Last breath of April …

  girlgriot

  1 May 2012 | 10:56 pm

  Should you be concerned that the last you heard from me was on 4/20?  Should you?  No, really not.   The day passed with no out-of-control homage from me. No, instead I’ve just been leaving this posting business for way too late, and instead of sitting up and falling asleep on the computer, I’ve just put [...]

• A Love Supreme

  girlgriot

  20 Apr 2012 | 10:26 pm

  There is an adolescent boy who rides my bus in the mornings. He’s maybe 13? Maybe 12? I’ve been watching him grow up the four years I’ve been living in my neighborhood. He boards with his mom. They are beautiful in a sharp, austere way. They sit together and talk about his homework, or the [...]

• “We could work it out.”

  girlgriot

  19 Apr 2012 | 10:56 pm

  incalculable loss frozen across my heart. landscape bare, music silenced. finding where new paths open, turning there. Again with the poems that come together with no help from me. And again with the poem that falls apart midway through. (And again with me collapsing in sleep before finishing. Feh.) I’m determined to keep at this [...]

• Playing Catch-Up: Running Circles Round Myself

  girlgriot

  18 Apr 2012 | 10:58 pm

  a circle closes, tight and smooth – a seamless join. leaves no sign of storms, struggles, laughter, wine, the between. leaves only shine. I have found that, when I’m in a place where everyone is speaking a language I don’t know, if I stop trying, stop working at understanding what’s going on, I often magically [...]

• Sometimes, anytime’s the right time …

  girlgriot

  15 Apr 2012 | 10:59 pm

  Sometimes, anytime’s the right time. A moment grabbed, taken. Whole moments savored, easy goal. Held tight-tightly to your soul.* Oh, don’t ask me. It just fell in there. I’m not sure what I think about it, but there it is. Great afternoon with my family after a really excellent Spanish lesson in which I was [...]

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  Stirrup Queens

• Be Paranoid: People are Talking about You

  Lollipopgoldstein

  15 May 2012 | 10:33 am

  Karen made a very interesting point on my post about the drop in comments.  She writes: Before blogs, we read newspapers, and we did not write a letter to the editor for every item we read, but we talked about interesting stories at work, school, the dinner table or over the back fence. The conversations [...]

• Your Drop in Comments Explained: The Incredible Shrinking Blog

  Lollipopgoldstein

  14 May 2012 | 6:45 am

  One of my favourite movies growing up was The Incredible Shrinking Woman with Lily Tomlin.  The main character, Pat Kramer, is an ordinary woman who gets sprayed by some perfume that causes her to shrink.  Shrink to the point where she tumbles into the garbage disposal in the sink.  Shrink to the point where she [...]

• MFA Sunday School (Five: Sestinas; Chopped Edition)

  Lollipopgoldstein

  13 May 2012 | 6:58 am

  Welcome to MFA Sunday School, a once-a-week, free, online writing workshop. MFA Sunday School posts are uploaded on Sunday mornings, though you can read them or participate any time — the comment section is always open for people to post a link to their work or ask a question. You can subscribe to blog posts [...]

• 392nd Friday Blog Roundup

  Lollipopgoldstein

  11 May 2012 | 6:45 pm

  So. Now I’m really late with this.  But I consider it all Lori’s fault because she’s a distraction.  Watch out if you swing by her blog because she will (1) turn you all healthy and then (2) give you mad coping skills and then (3) teach you something interesting.  And that will use up the [...]

• Follow Up to the Are You Mom Enough Time Magazine Cover

  Lollipopgoldstein

  11 May 2012 | 11:46 am

  The Roundup is late again not because I was doing something enormously exciting this time but because decisions that needed to be made  sucked away all my time and pushed everything back.  Working from home without clear boundaries of work time vs. non-work time sometimes feels like dominoes.  When they’re all lined up, it looks [...]

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  FMF BlogFMF News Feed | FMF Blog

• OK Judge Permanently Blocks Anti-Abortion Law

  admin

  15 May 2012 | 10:41 am

  An Oklahoma Judge ruled on Friday that a proposed state law severely restricting medication abortions is unconstitutional, permanently blocking the enforcement of the bill.  Oklahoma County District Judge Donald Worthington issued the ruling against the bill, which banned non-FDA approved uses of the drug for abortion, but allowed for off-label use of the same medication for any other purpose.  A judge temporarily blocked the law in October but Judge Worthington’s ruling makes the block permanent. In his ruling, Judge Worthington wrote that the bill is “so completely at odds with the…

• Survey Finds Decrease in Number of Women CIOs

  admin

  15 May 2012 | 10:36 am

  The number of US women in Chief Information Officer (CIO) positions has decreased since 2010, according to a survey (PDF)  released by Harvey Nash USA this week.  In 2010, 12 percent of CIOs were women.  That number dropped to 11 percent in 2011 and is down to 9 percent this year. The report finds that one third of US CIOs say that within their IT organizations there are no women in management level positions.  52% of US CIOs report that women are underrepresented in their IT organizations, according to the survey. Senior Vice President of International Technology Solutions at Harvey Nash…

• KS Governor Signs Anti-Abortion ‘Conscience’ Bill

  admin

  15 May 2012 | 10:32 am

  Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed a bill into law on Monday that gives pharmacists the right to deny women any drug that the pharmacist believes can cause an abortion.  Critics have argued that the bill can give pharmacists the right to deny contraception or the morning after pill to women because under the law, pharmacists and doctors have broad power to deny any drugs that they “reasonably believe” could end a pregnancy.  This is the fifth anti-abortion law that Brownback has signed since taking office last year. The Kansas state Senate passed the bill earlier this month in…

• Study Released on Young Adults’ Understanding of Contraception

  admin

  14 May 2012 | 11:02 am

  A study conducted by the Guttmacher Institute and published in the June 2012 edition of Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health demonstrates the link between knowledge of contraceptive methods and avoidance of risky behaviors among young adults. The Guttmacher institute collected data from a nationally representative sample of 1,800 sexually active people between the ages of 18 and 29 in 2009. They reported that “more than half of young men and a quarter of young women received low scores on contraceptive knowledge, and six in 10 underestimated the effectiveness of oral…

• TN Governor Signs Law Banning Education of ‘Gateway Sexual Behavior’

  admin

  14 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signed a law on Friday banning schools in the state from teaching students about “gateway sexual activity” in sex education classes. According to drafters of the bill, so-called gateway sexual activity includes any type of “intentional touching of the primary genital area, groin, inner thigh, buttock or breast of a human being.” Under the signed bill, HB 3621/ SB 3310, sex-ed classes will be required to “exclusively and emphatically promote sexual risk avoidance through abstinence, regardless of a student’s current or prior…

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  Shakesville

• Question of the Day

  Melissa McEwan

  15 May 2012 | 6:00 pm

  Suggested by Shaker j0lt, via email: How do you reward yourself after completing a difficult task?j0lt says: "My answer, in treating myself after doing some hideously grimy job, is to take a hot shower while drinking a cold beer—delicious and relaxing!"

• Big Fat Love

  Melissa McEwan

  15 May 2012 | 5:12 pm

  [Content Note: Fat hatred, body policing, food policing, bullying.]I know I've said this before, though only on Twitter, but, because I'm seeing a disproportionate amount of shit being flung at fat people—and when it's remarkably more than usual that is SO MUCH SHIT!—as a result of HBO's garbage documentary, The Weight of the Nation, the first part of which aired last night and the second part of which airs tonight, I'm going to say it again: I like fat people.Naturally, I wouldn't really like every fat person, but in the interest of providing a tiny bit of counterbalance to all the…

• Assumption Junction, what's your function?*

  Misty

  15 May 2012 | 4:39 pm

  During a relatively recent visit with some family members, the discussion turned to reproductive rights. I didn't shy away from my own beliefs on the topic and our house guest (who generally seemed to agree with me) came away surprised. Granted this person does not know me very well, being a member of the family for a short time before we moved across the country over six years ago (and, uh, not on Facebook or Twitter). But what they said was that they "never would have thought" that I'd be pro-choice/autonomy/access "because (vague waving of hands at our house) the four children...and…

• Romney Gets the Coveted Dubya Endorsement

  Melissa McEwan

  15 May 2012 | 3:08 pm

  "HA HA YEAH! This guy RULES! We're BFFs! And someday he will definitely return the enthusiasm I am showing right now, right? Right, George? Heyyyyyyy! Everybody! Bushisthebest! Wooooooo!"For those of you holding out to see who George W. Bush endorsed before selecting to which candidate to donate your millions of free speech vouchers, he has endorsed Mitt Romney.And it doesn't get more awesome than this in the ol' endorsement game:"I'm for Mitt Romney," Bush told ABC News this morning as the doors of an elevator closed on him.Perfect. Solid endorsement of a terrific candidate by a great man.

• Quote of the Day

  Melissa McEwan

  15 May 2012 | 1:33 pm

  [Content Note: Capital punishment; police misconduct; racism.]"Unfortunately, the flaws in the system that wrongfully convicted and executed DeLuna—faulty eyewitness testimony, shoddy legal representation and prosecutorial misconduct—continue to send innocent men to their death today."—From a statement accompanying "Los Tocayos Carlos: Anatomy of a Wrongful Execution," a report produced by Columbia School of Law Professor James Liebman and five of his students after nearly five years of investigation into the arrest, conviction, and eventual execution of Carlos DeLuna for the February…

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  ECHIDNE of the snakes

• Obama, The First Girl President

  echidne

  15 May 2012 | 3:48 pm

  Via Digby, I read a piece Dana Milbanks wrote about that:Nonsense. Obama is not the first gay president. He is the first female president.Consider his activities on Monday: He sat down to tape a session with the ladies of ABC’s “The View” — his fourth appearance on the talk show by women and for (mostly) women. He accepted an award from Barnard College and gave the commencement speech to graduates of the women’s school. Heck, he even appeared in public wearing a gown.Obama was still early in his address when he acknowledged that his praise for the young generation of women is “a…

• A Fund-Raising Plea

  echidne

  14 May 2012 | 5:23 pm

  It's that time of the year again!  If you enjoy the posts here  consider contributing to the survival of the blog.  Don't give if you have little.  And thanks to those of you who already have contributed.Keeping this thing going takes a huge amount of time and energy which I can't use for money-making endeavors.  Otherwise I wouldn't beg.A picture to make you want to contribute:Thanks to all who read here.

• On Citizens United: How Every Dollar Became Equal in Politics

  echidne

  14 May 2012 | 5:10 pm

  Jeffrey Toobin has written about the role of Chief Justice John Roberts in the decision which made it legal for any rich person to buy elections anywhere in  this country,  Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.  The article, in the New Yorker,  is well worth reading.  A snippet:In one sense, the story of the Citizens United case goes back more than a hundred years. It begins in the Gilded Age, when the Supreme Court barred most attempts by the government to ameliorate the harsh effects of market forces. In that era, the Court said, for the first time, that…

• And in Wisconsin, the Nazgûl Governor Still Rules

  echidne

  14 May 2012 | 4:44 pm

  More Nazgûl news about Scott Walker, the ringwraith governor of Wisconsin:In Waukesha County, Walker also dismissed calls by Democratic Party of Wisconsin that the governor provide details on why he set up a criminal defense fund as part of the ongoing John Doe investigation of Walker's aides while he was county executive."Gov. Walker is the only governor in this nation who has a criminal defense fund. The only governor. And he is stonewalling this state and he is stonewalling the media by refusing time and time again to answer who's paying the tens of thousands of dollars in a legal-defense…

• One Never Stops Not-Learning

  echidne

  12 May 2012 | 6:48 pm

  Especially if one is a very stubborn one.   Which I am.I have an old back injury which makes lifting very heavy objects inadvisable.  Except I keep thinking that perhaps this time it won't hurt.I've been spring-cleaning...Also, it's not very smart to think that this time the painters won't have painted the ancient sash windows shut.  They always do.  So I spring-clean armed with a hammer, chisels, razor blades and safety-glasses.  To allow that monkey-dangling outside second floor windows which is necessary for washing them on the outside! And Mariella the spider…

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  Girlfriendology (Media)

• Paying the Minimum? Credit Card Advice from Girlfriend Guru Miata Edoga

  Judi

  15 May 2012 | 6:41 am

  Friendship, like credit, is highest when it is not used. -Elbert Hubbard We know we shouldn’t. We know we really, really shouldn’t. But those shoes are soooo cute, and the credit card is just burning a hole right through our wallet. Bam! Proud owner of fabulous new shoes/purse/dress/camera (fill in the blank with your own personal weakness). And we enjoy those shoes (or whatever). We really, really do. Our friends admire them, we feel great wearing them, and then BAM! the credit card bill arrives and somehow we don’t feel quite as great anymore. We’re not saying…

• Mothers, Girlfriends, Women … Celebrating all our ‘Titles’ in Life :)

  Girlfriendology

  14 May 2012 | 10:32 pm

  Behind every successful woman … is a substantial amount of coffee.  ~Stephanie Piro For every Mother, Girlfriend, Woman … there’s not only coffee, but other Women who help make us successful. Thankfully we have coffee (or tea, or wine, or chocolate) and each other. What are your ‘titles?’ Mom, Sister, Aunt, Neighbor, Teacher, Knitter … whatever your ‘title,’ fortunately you’re still Chris, Jill, Julie, Marie (insert your name here!) to your girlfriends. You’re HAPPY BELATED MOTHER’S DAY! To our MOM Girlfriends – we LOVE…

• Summer Salad, Beach House, and Friends | Lunch Club Recipe from Guru Linda Steele

  Judi

  14 May 2012 | 6:42 am

  “Three things are needed for a Good Life: Good Friends, Good Food, & Good Song.” Jason Zebehazy There is something wonderful about all the fresh veggies we see in the grocery right now. All the vibrant colors seem to scream “take me home and make wonderful dishes!” Generally, I ignore all this screaming because I’m not all that great a cook, but right now I am completely inspired to do something reasonably healthy. Girlfriend GuruLINDA STEELE- who is a fabulous cook – is also ready for spending some spring time feeding her girlfriends. Even with my limited…

• Crafty Mother’s Day Gifts | Creative Advice from Girlfriend Beth Engelman

  Judi

  13 May 2012 | 11:47 am

  Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother.  ~Oprah Winfrey Remember when we were little and we took Mother’s Day very, very seriously? We made gifts, and cards, and breakfast (which mom later cleaned up) and we were so proud of our ability to do something for our mother. Today, most of us take Mother’s Day just as seriously, although we have moved beyond bringing mom Cheerios and milk in bed. Many of us ARE moms, and have the dual joy of celebrating the day with our own mother and with our children’s mom. Here are some great ideas from guest blogger BETH ENGELMAN…

• Ten Ways to Spend Mother’s Day WITH Your Family | Girlfriend Advice from Lisa Holcomb

  Judi

  13 May 2012 | 11:26 am

  Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs … since the payment is pure love.  ~Mildred B. Vermont Everyone I know has their own twist on celebrating Mother’s Day. One friend is in a contest with her siblings to see who can call their mom first. (I’m not sure how this is good for their mom who has lost a lot of sleep over the years, but it’s tradition.) Another friend drives over to her mom’s to help with outdoor chores every year. Some of us live too far away to visit for a few hours and send multiple cards or gifts for Mother’s Day. My…

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  Heroine Content

• The Avengers: First Thoughts

  Skye

  7 May 2012 | 9:45 am

  I'm not calling this a full review of The Avengers, because I started celebrating its release early by getting sick so I'm kind of a mess. Also, I'm coming from a place of love for comics, and Marvel specifically, and I know previously my familiarity with source material has blinded me in some ways. (For example, not mentioning the sexy dancing girls in Iron Man 2 because I just expected it from Tony Stark.) But I did see it, and I'm curious to know what y'all think. The things that struck me on first viewing, from a Heroine Content perspective: Just because we're used to Samuel L. Jackson as…

• Chicks Dig Comics (and they write about it and make me happy)

  Skye

  1 May 2012 | 4:41 pm

  Heroine Content readers, I have been cheating on you. With comics. It's a passion I flirted with in junior high (Elfquest), got serious with in college (Sandman, Hellblazer, Strangers in Paradise, the Invisibles), and quite possibly married about two years ago when I read X-Men books for the first time. (Joss Whedon's run on Astonishing X-Men, followed very closely by Grant Morrison's run on New X-Men, and X-Men: Supernovas by Mike Carey. All in about a week.) I'm well and truly hooked, to the point of ordering bookshelves specifically to fit the large format Red Star graphic novels and…

• Fright Night: Now that's just not fair!

  Skye

  16 Feb 2012 | 10:44 am

  So there's this gal, and there's some danger. It's some really bad danger too, not quite Terminator 2 level, but really, how the hell is she going to get out of the danger? Oh wait, there are TWO gals, and neither one of them are panicking. Wow, that's cool. And there's a guy, but he's likable, and everyone's kind of working as a team even though he's the main character, and he's doing most of the whacking the danger at first, but so far that's okay. And then WHOA one of the gals gives the danger a big ol' smackdown and saves the dude. Awesome! And then she falls down and leaves the plot.

• February Link Love: Attack the Block, Dragon Tattoo, Star Trek, Loki, and Black Widow

  Skye

  2 Feb 2012 | 10:34 am

  Haywire's Action Hero - She's a Deadly Woman, without being a Femme Fatale by Jennifer K. Stuller at Ink-Stained Amazon. She didn't much care for the film, it seems, but does give it props for avoiding making Carano's character into sexy eye candy. Movie Review: Attack the Block at Tiny Heroes. If you're reading this blog and you haven't seen this film yet, just go ahead and fix that. The Women of David Fincher's Filmography by Alex Cranz at FemPop. The Girl... on Cookie Baking Bitch, quoting from blogger J Rambles and adding her own thoughts at the end. At The Movies: The Girl With The…

• Underworld: Awakening - The Return of Selene

  Skye

  20 Jan 2012 | 10:00 pm

  If you have to choose between seeing Haywire and Underworld: Awakening, you should see Haywire. If you don't have to choose, I recommend that you see both. (Two action films headlined by women opening in one weekend. WHY DOESN'T THIS HAPPEN MORE OFTEN?!) I have big love for Selene, the vampire Death Dealer from the first and second Underworld films. The second film was kind of a mess plot-wise, and the third was a complete train wreck in which Rhona Mitra was tragically misused, but oh, the first one... it has my heart. And I have been waiting for Selene to come back for a long, long time. In…

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  Alice Bradley — Finslippy

• Work!

  Alice

  14 May 2012 | 6:07 pm

  Scott began a job Outside the Home last week, and this has taken some getting used to; the hours are long and he comes home right about when Henry and I are passed out in our respective beds. So that's sad. On the other hand, it's a good job, he doesn't work straight through the weekends anymore, and also we don't bicker during the day over Did You Eat All the Leftovers Because Hello That Was My Lunch. On yet another hand I miss him. Henry misses him. Dinnertime is not the same without him. Not to mention I have to walk the dog for all three walks every day and that is bullshit. I also…

• Because when your kids are reading, they're not setting fire to things

  Alice

  1 May 2012 | 8:53 pm

  This post is sponsored by Chronicle Books. Who doesn't like books? Nobody I'd like to know, is who. I made this video today, and the thing you need to know is that my film-editor husband was working so I put this together in iMovie by MYSELF and I am quite proud of me. Also, that is a terrible freeze-frame. Although really, is there ever a good one?   Did you enjoy my use of the iMovie music? Scott is rolling his eyes, probably, or he will be, when he sees this. This is not what this post was supposed to be about. Reading! It's about reading. The Worst-Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure…

• Grand Jury, Part II

  Alice

  28 Apr 2012 | 9:36 pm

  "A roller coaster ride of boredom, horror, hilarity, and sociopathic behavior!" --pullquote from the imaginary review for my upcoming movie, "Grand Jury: No, It's Not Like Regular Jury, There's Not a Trial, It's…Forget It, Just Forget It." Well, that happened. For two weeks I was trapped in a windowless room, either falling asleep waiting for a case or listening to an an exhausted ADA listing 48 separate charges that sounded suspiciously alike; trying not to sympathetically break down along with any number of traumatized witnesses; or silently pleading with my associates to stop…

• Grand Jury, Part I

  Alice

  19 Apr 2012 | 10:14 pm

  This is my first jury duty stint and I was pretty anxious about it. This is unsurprising, as I am anxious about everything. I like to know exactly what I'm getting myself into. I want to get all the rules straight, I want to know what the protocol is. I don't want to wander around all confused or show up in the wrong room or I DON'T KNOW WHAT. I don't like not knowing where the ladies' room in a restaurant is. Where they are paid to be nice to you. What if I get lost and pee in the kitchen? Before I even leave my seat I demand a map or detailed reassurance from the waitstaff. (I am always…

• My last few posts for Babble

  Alice

  7 Apr 2012 | 12:25 pm

  I know I mentioned a while back that I'm writing for Babble about, well, writing--but if I was a good person and blog-contributor I'd be updating you whenever I have a new post over there. Turns out I am the worst. Here are my last three posts: The thrilling, depressing, but ultimately triumphant story of how we got our book published. Sometimes two authors jabbering about their writing habits can make you want to give up and die. Or maybe that's just me? I liked these articles about writing. You will like them, too.  We're leaving today to visit family. I will be gone all week and…

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  Petunia Face

  15 May 2012 | 11:19 pm

  Dear Old Navy, Target and Forever 21,No doubt you will say it is my fault. The Endless Summer t-shirt I thought was cute but didn't try on because Ozzy was crumbling, the striped sweater cropped beyond what was acceptable even back when my stomach was flat, the pink and orange color block dress that has never been worn, the fabric so thin you can make out the curve of my belly button. But you seduce me here from the glow of my laptop late at night, and I drop things into my cart because you have my credit card stored from last time anyway. Plink! I'm easy like that. So yes, maybe it is my…

• Our House

  Petunia Face

  10 May 2012 | 10:59 pm

  She holds her brother now tight beneath his arms, hands clasped across his chest with the rest of his body falling away as if she were saving him from drowning, and he laughs and she laughs, so I laugh. This is how they dance each night. Girl party! Zoey says, but Ozzy's allowed even though he has a penis. Because there are rules, such as this: How we stand and hold hands, curl toward each other and then unfurl apart quickly shouting Hollywood. I don't know why, this rule not one to be broken. We would have such a very good time, such a fine time. Such a happy time. Lately we have been…

• The Queen of Magical Thinking

  Petunia Face

  8 May 2012 | 11:21 pm

  I can think things into happening. Or not. More often not. I do not want it to rain this weekend, so I think it will rain, I worry it will rain, I obsess over rain and it does not rain. Of course it has never been about rain but about health or luck, life--who am I kidding? Mostly it's about health. And even more a matter of course is that a + b does not, never has and never will = c, though that does not stop me from thinking about b. B. Be. You can see how I keep myself awake at night?I am happy. There. I said it. Wrote it, looking over my shoulder for what comes next. Because everyone…

• Aack!

  Petunia Face

  2 May 2012 | 10:55 pm

  I have been having a Cathy cartoon kind of day. Make that week. Weak. I mean, one minute I'm floating on the magic of fairies, feeling like the awesomest mom outside of a pearl choker, the next minute I feel like whatever the opposite of gluten-free would be. Globby? Thick. Stupidly viscous and a little bit mean, to be honest. PMS, yes. Ok? No. Hint: I identify with the lady on the left, only my hair is way frizzier.For instance: I am been growing increasingly annoyed with my houseplants. Anthuriam, Maidenhair fern, Bromeliads. They're all so goddamn needy, what with the watering and the…

• Very Fairy Birthday Party

  Petunia Face

  29 Apr 2012 | 11:17 pm

  A few months ago I talked Zoey off the ledge of an Addams Family-themed birthday party. I just couldn't wrap my head around a bunch of 6 year olds moshing to the music of The Cramps, so I steered her a bit more toward Gary Glitter and we settled on A Very Fairy Birthday Party. Done and done.First things first, we set up a fairy crown making station. Easy peasy me-so-pleasey, I bought wire floral garlands, butterflies and faux cherry blossoms, then cut and molded the garlands into halos and snipped the flowers into 1" blooms beforehand. Then I set out the blooms and butterflies in terracotta…

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• Long-term Use of Bisphosphonates Not Helpful for Most Women

  Rachel

  15 May 2012 | 9:43 am

  Last week, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) published a perspective piece on the long-term use of bisphosphonates for reducing bone fracture risk in the New England Journal of Medicine, describing findings from the agency’s September 2011 review of these drugs. The agency had reviewed data from a few studies on longer term (>3 years) use of the drugs, including whether they increased bone mineral density and decreased bone fractures. We wrote about that review in more detail here. Essentially, the agency reported that long-term safety of these drugs was still something…

• Obama Addresses Barnard Grads: “Fight for a Seat at the Head of the Table”

  Christine Cupaiuolo

  14 May 2012 | 2:53 pm

  Below is the text of President Obama’s remarks at Barnard College’s commencement ceremony (as provided by the White House Office of Communications). Let us know what you think!  THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Please, please have a seat. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, President Spar, trustees, President Bollinger. Hello, Class of 2012! (Applause.) Congratulations on reaching this day. Thank you for the honor of being able to be a part of it. There are so many people who are proud of you — your parents, family, faculty, friends — all who…

• Learn More About Inequities in Breast Cancer: Race and Place Matter

  Christine Cupaiuolo

  14 May 2012 | 2:18 pm

  Breast Cancer Action is offering a free, one-hour webinar examining the racial and socio-economic factors that influence the health of individuals and communities. Titled “Inequities in Breast Cancer: Race and Place Matter,” the webinar will take place Tuesday, May 15, at 2 p.m. PDT/5 p.m. EST (register here) and again on Wednesday, May 16, at 11 a.m. PDT/2 p.m. EST (register here). “Inequities in breast cancer risk and outcomes vary among different racial and ethnic communities and are well documented,” writes Sahru Keiser, BCA program associate of education and…

• What Mothers Really Want: Right to Care for Family Members and Selves

  OBOS

  13 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  by Ellen Bravo My favorite Mother’s day gifts from my sons were their original stories, songs and poems. But what I needed when they were infants and toddlers was something children can’t deliver: affordable time off when they were born and when they were sick. So for all those candidates and elected officials interested in the women’s vote and eager to prove their support for motherhood and families, here’s a sampling of what mothers want and need, not just one day a year but every day: The right to care for a sick child or personal illness without losing our…

• New CDC Report Finds Trends Toward More, Better Contraceptive Use Among Sexually Active Teen Girls

  Rachel

  9 May 2012 | 3:06 pm

  The CDC recently released a report on sexual experience and birth control use among female teenagers in the United States. The agency used data from the National Survey of Family Growth for 1995, 2002, and 2006-2010 to look at sexual activity and birth control use among girls ages 15-19. The percentage of teen girls who reported that they had never had vaginal intercourse rose from 48.9% in 1995 to 56.7% in the 2006-2010 period. Of the girls who had had sex in the month before the interview, 59.8% used a highly effective contraceptive method (IUD or hormonal contraception), 16.3% used a…

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• On sex scenes from a woman’s perspective

  blue milk

  15 May 2012 | 5:14 pm

  I personally think this doesn’t necessarily account for this movie, but the most interesting sex scenes that I’ve done or seen are the ones that are truthful from a women’s perspective — instead of what I think everybody got used to in the ’80s and ’90s: put on a black Victoria’s Secret demi bra and be lit perfectly and arch your back. That’s supposed to look like sex. But that doesn’t look like sex for most people, and if it does, I think you’re probably missing out on a lot. The more truthful you can be, the sexier it is and the more uncomfortable it can make you sitting…

• Space and time

  blue milk

  10 May 2012 | 11:09 pm

  When the house gets this messy I like to think of it as installation art. The house is saying something to you and it is likely quite profound.

• Mine now

  blue milk

  10 May 2012 | 6:50 am

  On unusual friendships from The Hairpin: For the first year of my daughter’s life, everything I experienced was big: big love, big frustration, big anxiety, big mood swings, big me. Not since I was a teenager had I been so transfixed by my own now-shriveled navel and it seemed like the only person who could empathize with my faintly adolescent strife was Timmy, despite the age difference and familial oddness. Being a new parent is a sort of second adolescence, sharing an eruption of hormones, changing social dynamics and a whole new role in the world. In the same way that Timmy woke up one…

• On how black mothers define motherhood as freedom

  blue milk

  9 May 2012 | 6:58 am

  Toni Morrison was recently interviewed in Interview Magazine by Christopher Bollen and it’s a wonderful exchange with lots of humour. She is so damn interesting. Also, you can learn a LOT about feminist motherhood from Morrison. BOLLEN: How did you find that article about Margaret Garner [the escaped slave who killed her daughter in Cincinnati to avoid her daughter’s reenslavement upon capture], which became the basis for the story of Beloved? MORRISON: I was doing The Black Book [1974 nonfiction book by Middleton A. Harris and Morrison], and these guys were bringing me all this stuff…

• Advice for fathers taking boring calls at work from the mothers of their babies

  blue milk

  8 May 2012 | 5:17 pm

  This woman rocks my world. (It’s sweary but really funny, so note that before you follow the link, though I swear here, too, so, note that as well).

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• Marilyn Wann's two cents on Weight of the Nation

  DeeLeigh

  16 May 2012 | 4:39 am

  Weight of the Nation. It's the toxic new HBO documentary on how all of the disgusting and out of control fat people are going to bring down western society. Fuck you very much, HBO! Marilyn Wann is on it in her latest SF Weekly column, Weight of the Nation Serves Up More Fat-Shaming. Marilyn reminds us: I attended the first, government-sponsored Weight of the Nation conference in 2009. I didn't pay or anything self-defeating like that. I just walked in (with a brave friend or two) and delivered plastic-wrapped fortune cookies to the fancy luncheon tables where major stakeholders were about to…

• There's a new issue of Vol•Up•2 online!

  DeeLeigh

  15 May 2012 | 7:05 am

  I wrote a BFB post on the first issue of Velvet L'Amore's incredible web magazine Vol•up•2, so it's only fair to give all of you a heads-up. A new issue is available! Even better, I've figured out how to embed it in this post. However, WARNING, this is not safe for work. It contains artistic nudes. So without further ado... Open publication - Free publishing - More fashion

• Chewing the Fat in the UK

  richie79

  13 May 2012 | 6:14 am

  So spring is in the air and our old friend Jamie Oliver is back to his usual rabble-rousing with demands that academy schools must be subject to the same draconian school meals standards as LEA-controlled ones and the launch of a campaign, backed by an alliance of celebrities, footballers and obesity campaigners for compulsory healthy cookery lessons in schools. The second may be a laudible objective in its own right but of course he justifies it in the context of fighting what he describes in typically potty-mouthed fashion as the ‘biggest f**king obesity epidemic ever’. Ironically, the…

• Stories I've seen lately in my MedPage Today

  vesta44

  11 May 2012 | 1:18 pm

  I subscribe to MedPage Today and the following are some of the headlines I've seen in the last week: Co-Sleeping May Protect Children from Weight Gain This one says "The results may suggest that elements of parental social support or other types of positive psychosocial responses of being allowed to enter parents' bed during the night may protect against overweight, whereas types of negative psychosocial responses such as feelings of rejection when not being allowed to enter parents' bed may lead to overweight," Olsen said in a statement. Not sure how I feel about that one, think more studies…

• HAES vs. Weight Management

  DeeLeigh

  30 Apr 2012 | 4:02 am

  An interesting thing has been happening lately. Some prominent doctors have started (at least occasionally) sounding like... us? I go back and forth on my opinion of this. Is our message being co-opted and twisted by the medical establishment, or are attitudes changing for the better? Is the weight centered paradigm finally shifting? Here's something very HAES-like from Dr. Rick Kausman. Dr Rick Kausman is a medical doctor who is recognised as the Australian pioneer of the person-centred approach to healthy weight management. Rick has written two books including the award-winning 'If Not…

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• How to Freeze Cookie Dough for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day!

  Simple Tip

  15 May 2012 | 12:30 pm

  Did you know that it’s National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day? Sounds like a good holiday to celebrate, but if you don’t want the temptation of having a whole batch of freshly baked cookies in [...]

• Sitting Pretty: A Hot New Workout That’s Deceptively Hard

  elizabethbkrieger

  15 May 2012 | 8:35 am

  You wouldn’t think that a workout involving a chair could be that hard. Think again. Two weeks ago, I tried out a “Cardio Chair” class at the new studio, Chaise 23, in Manhattan. The [...]

• Today’s Thought

  rsdailythought

  15 May 2012 | 6:30 am

  Photo credit: Monica Buck/Paper construction: Matthew Sporzynski Get the daily thought in your inbox. See more inspiring quotes on our Pinterest board. What’s Hot on RealSimple.com Easy Outdoor Decorating Ideas Five-Minute Beauty Tips How [...]

• Join Real Simple’s Reader Book Review Panel

  Maura Fritz

  14 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Hello, Bookies! I have a lot to share with you, starting with this big news: Our friends over on the print side of Real Simple are looking for readers to review books for them. [...]

• Pick Your Perfect Heel Height

  Simple Tip

  14 May 2012 | 4:55 pm

  If one of your struggles is finding heels in the perfect height, this site is for you. Chromatic Gallerie offers a range of heels (in both suede and leather), but you get to pick [...]

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• Star Wars Stamps for your Galactic letters

  shubha

  15 May 2012 | 7:07 am

  Your first reaction to the idea of Star Wars Stamps would have probably been, “It is bullshit and of no practical value”. However, when you see the vein in which graphic artist Stefan van Zoggel envisaged the amalgam of sci-fi futuristic and old school; then it will all make sense to you. The specialty of the stamps is; they are not just droid holograms or stamps with random Star Wars images on them. They appear as if they were used a century ago to send post to another planet. What is interesting is that the value of the stamps is based on the Galactic Credit Standard. Unfortunately,…

• Customizable Sleeping bag cools you off with layer peel-offs

  shubha

  15 May 2012 | 6:58 am

  It’s a great feeling when you just enter that toasty warm sleeping bag, at an excruciatingly cold weather outside. However, a couple of hours down the line, the same comfort flips to a rather uneasy affair, as it tends to heat up more than your body can take. So, we end up unzipping the entire bag to let our feet breathe a bit, and it goes too cold. Seeing our camping troubles, someone got an idea to create this cool vented bag that looks more or less like a savage animal attack. The bag is designed with a long zipper running up the entire length of the edge, and four or five additional…

• Super Hero Bra with LED has the nostalgia of Vegas

  shubha

  15 May 2012 | 6:54 am

  Women out there have no dearth of Super Hero memorabilia these days. Here is a cool new Super Hero Bras collection with LED, as part of Electric Daisy Carnival 2012 from Etsy. It is very much like Super hero meets sexy, which in turn meets Vegas. The designer has covered three themes- Superman Bra LED, Wonder Woman Bra LED and Batman Bra LED, all of them dazzling in beautiful gold accents, (imitation of course); making you look like a glamorous belly dancer. Team up the Super Hero Bra with the Avengers Eye Make-up and you’re going to look like a million dollar pop. To be custom ordered from…

• Make a bold statement with the funky Lipstick Leggings

  meghna

  14 May 2012 | 12:12 pm

  Leggings have made a grand comeback after the 80s. People wondered if this piece of clothing that had been relegated to mom and aunty status would ever come back. However, it has not only come back, it is the height of fashion for a while now. What we didn’t expect to make a comeback was the weird 80s prints. If the popularity of the Lipstick Leggings is anything to go by, people want cool and funky designs on this erstwhile humble garment. These black colored leggings sport an allover print if the brightest red lipsticks. They have a faux snakeskin finish with a light sheen and a…

• The Charlotte Olympia Valentine Heart-Appliquéd Suede Pumps: For the fun bride

  meghna

  14 May 2012 | 12:09 pm

  Weddings are usually formal and solemn occasions. We wear our best flowing gown and beautiful vintage veil. But,what if it isn’t exactly you? For every bride looking to add just that perfect hint of whimsy to their big day, the Charlotte Olympia Valentine Heart-Appliquéd Suede Pumps are just the thing! High-end shoe designer Charlotte Olympia decided to do a whole bridal-wear line. However, knowing her, it couldn’t be just run of the mill. This wonderful bright red heart-appliquéd pair features a heel, which measures approximately 150mm/ 6 inches with a 40mm/ 1.5 inch island platform.

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• UNITAID: 5 Years of Innovation for Better Health

  Jill

  14 May 2012 | 10:39 am

  UNITAID, a fantastic international health organization, is marking their fifth anniversary with a detailed and fascinating report. They use innovative financing to improve health care access and save lives. Click through and check out all the excellent work they continue to do.

• Kuttin Kandi: Hiphop, Heart Disease, Fatphobia, and Truth-Telling

  Guest Blogger

  14 May 2012 | 10:32 am

  This is a guest post by Laurie and Debbie. Debbie Notkin is a body image activist, a feminist science fiction advocate, and a publishing professional. She is chair of the motherboard of the Tiptree Award and will be one of the two guests of honor at the next WisCon in May 2012. Laurie is a photographer whose photos make up the books Women En Large: Images of Fat Nudes (edited and text by Debbie Notkin) and Familiar Men: A Book of Nudes (edited by Debbie Notkin, text by Debbie Notkin and Richard F. Dutcher). Her photographs have been exhibited in many cities, including New York, Tokyo, Kyoto,…

• Shameless Self-Promotion Sunday

  Jill

  13 May 2012 | 7:16 pm

  Do it.

• Would you like a racist boyfriend?

  Jill

  12 May 2012 | 3:19 pm

  Because there are so many racist boyfriends to choose from! (“I’m not racist! I just appreciate ethnic women!” -all of the boyfriends).

• Feministe Book Club: The Hunger Games Chapters 5-9

  Caperton

  12 May 2012 | 2:26 pm

  We’re in the city now, and stuff’s startin’ to get real. A few themes: Katniss’s preparation (practically purification); the significance of individual appearance; culture shock; privilege; Katniss’s self-awareness (or lack thereof); and, of course, WHAT PEETA SAID. And anything else that jumped out at you. Ready, go. (As always, if you have anything even remotely spoilerish, leave it in comments to the original post and link to it here using just the names of the characters involved. The management appreciates your support.) Next up: Next Saturday, May 19,…

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• She Means Business, A Documentary about Women Entrepreneurs

  11 May 2012 | 4:09 pm

  The latest news from Janet Hanson SHE MEANS Business is a new documentary about women entrepreneurs.  From their campaign on Kickstarter (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1118297434/she-means-business?ref=recently_launched): Women Entrepreneurs are amazing people.  We create businesses, and the jobs, salaries, economic growth, and futures that come from that.  As entrepreneurs ourselves, we were amazed that no one has yet told the incredible stories of women succeeding (and sometimes failing), building legacies, and braving new frontiers.  So we - Executive Producer…

• Guest Blog: "Food for thought from a real power lunch" by Cindy Bates, Senior Executive, Microsoft

  10 Apr 2012 | 3:16 pm

  The latest news from Janet Hanson Cindy Bates and her team recently hosted a spectacular roundtable luncheon for several women entrepreneurs in our network.  Here is her fabulous blog:   There’s a certain spark in the air when you hear a smart-yet-adventurous idea that makes so much sense you wonder why you hadn’t thought of it before. This week during a leadership lunch for women entrepreneurs that my team co-sponsored with 85 Broads, the feeling in the air was absolutely electric for this very reason.    During the event, I heard firsthand how…

• Jacki Zehner's Fabulous Blog on the FACE IT, FACEBOOK Campaign

  4 Apr 2012 | 9:00 am

  The latest news from Janet Hanson By: Jacki Zehner Originally posted here: http://www.jackizehner.com/2012/04/03/face-it-facebook/ FACEBOOK.  I feel like it has become a new marker in our society, BF ( before FACEBOOK) and AF ( after FACEBOOK).  BF we relied on email, phone calls,  and in person conversations to stay connected, and now,  we don’t. AF we can now stay connected with hundreds, if not thousands of people by just parking ourselves in front of our MAC. You might think that is a good thing, a bad thing, or a mix of the two but the point is it exists…

• Goldman Sachs: Let Cooler Heads (Hopefully) Prevail

  15 Mar 2012 | 8:54 am

  The latest news from Janet Hanson Greg Smith's Op-Ed piece in yesterday's NY Times about Goldman Sachs' "toxic culture" was a cowardly act.  By tossing a verbal hand grenade on his way out the door, he sullied the reputations of the vast majority of the people at the firm who work and live by the highest possible professional standards every single day.    I left Goldman Sachs in 1993 because I wanted to start my own business.  In 1995, I launched Milestone Capital and was delighted to become a GS client.  We had an awesome relationship with the trading desks in Fixed…

• Organizations & Resources that help Female Entrepreneurs

  10 Mar 2012 | 8:38 am

  The latest news from Janet Hanson Organizations & Resources that help Female Entrepreneurs Originally posted: http://www.skinnyscoop.com/list/eden/organizations-resources-that-help-female-entrepreneurs By Eden GodsoeIt is an exciting time to be a female entrepreneur. There are incredible organizations and resources that help women start and scale their start-up including media platforms, investment firms, conferences and awards programs. I have accessed many of these and wanted to share with other female entrepreneurs. Please do add anything I missed.Media Platform:…

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• Personal Shopper: Catherine is Meeting her Boyfriend's Family at his Brother's Wedding

  15 May 2012 | 2:55 pm

  Catherine writes: "Hey there! I absolutely adore your blog...it's certainly one of many forms of procrastination for me during my work days...shhhh don't tell anyone! I love your personal shopper...Visit Outblush for the full post.

• Harry Potter Themed Refrigerator Word Magnets

  15 May 2012 | 2:50 pm

  Every day, while we wait for the microwave to finish zapping our lunch in the break room, we play with the fridge magnets. Our sentences used to be hilarious, but...Visit Outblush for the full post.

• Logona Haargel Style & Shine Styling Gel

  15 May 2012 | 2:45 pm

  One of the cutest creatures on the planet has to be the panda bear. But there is more to the cuddly panda than meets the eye. Looking at Strong Panda,...Visit Outblush for the full post.

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  15 May 2012 | 2:40 pm

  You can see it in our eyes. You can see it in our smile. All we've ever wanted to complete our hot beverage fantasies is this Lionel Richie Hello Travel...Visit Outblush for the full post.

• Sawdust ManCan

  15 May 2012 | 2:35 pm

  Oh, dear readers, there are about eighteen levels of awesome to the ManCans! Level one: The company was started by a middle schooler. Level two: Each candle has a manly...Visit Outblush for the full post.

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• Gallery: Michael Fassbender Continues To Play A Sex Addict In GQ Editorial

  Jamie Peck

  15 May 2012 | 6:02 pm

  Michael “Magnificent Penis” Fassbender is the dashing cover model of GQ‘s June issue, which promises to teach readers (with Fassbender’s help) how to “amp up your sex appeal.” (Wear nicer clothes, preferably the ones advertised in the magazine, is the basic jist of it.) But is the Fassbender we see in the cover editorial really a suave man worthy of emulation, or a Shame-type sex addict trapped in the darkest depths of desperation? Let’s take a look. (Via GQ) Related posts: Gallery: Michael Fassbender Gets His Naked On In Obsession Magazine (NSFW)…

• Guess What Camelflage Pants Help Conceal?

  Jessica Pauline Ogilvie

  15 May 2012 | 4:50 pm

  Ladies, have you ever caught a glimpse of yourself in the mirror at the gym only to realize that your vagina is split down the middle by your pants to reveal an unseemly cameltoe? Of course you have. We all have. But as of now, we need suffer no more, because a woman named Shannon — who calls herself a “cameltoe advocate,” by which I think she means anti-cameltoe advocate — has designed and patented the one and only CAMELFLAGE PANTY. The Camelflage panty is exactly what it sounds like, but I really couldn’t do a better job describing it that Shannon does on her…

• Lady Gaga Barred From Performing In Indonesia For Her ‘Sexual And Indecent Clothes’

  Jamie Peck

  15 May 2012 | 4:08 pm

  With Western audiences increasingly difficult to shock with anything short of full-on hardcore gross-out porn, what’s a pop star in 2012 to do? Travel to the Muslim world, of course, non-halal meat dress in tow. A Lady Gaga concert scheduled for June 3 in Jakarta, Indonesia has been cancelled due to pressure from conservative Islamic groups, who cite “sexy outfits” and “Satan” among their concerns over letting the Lady perform for their children. (I’d go with “shitty disco music” and “trying too hard,” but that’s just me.) They…

• Micaela Schaefer Wearing VHS Tapes To MIB Premiere: How Do You Feel?

  Jennifer Wright

  15 May 2012 | 4:07 pm

  Okay, here’s my thought process on this: This is a remarkably ugly dress. But it’s made out a cool material. But side-boob is still ridiculous. This much side-boob is really double-plus ridiculous. But MIB is a movie about going back in time and VHS is such a blast from the past. BUT in MIB III they go back to the 60′s, not back to the 80′s. BUT I don’t care; this is still an inventive use of VHS tape. BUT if this dress were made out of anything else, it would just be straight-up awful. BUT it’s not made out of anything else. Related posts: Charlize Theron…

• Are Female Fashion Designers At A Disadvantage Because They Aren’t As Social As Men?

  TheGrindstone

  15 May 2012 | 3:13 pm

  A few weeks ago Nicole Phelps of Style.com asked why aren’t there more successful female fashion designers in New York? It seemed like an odd question considering that when most of us think of fashion we think of women. But actually Phelps pointed out that though fashion seems like a more female friendly industry it is actually another boys’ club. A more glamorous, satin-adorned boys’ club but a boys’ club none the less. At the CFDA Awards last June the prizes were given out to 18 men and three women. The stats are similar for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. And yet, 85% of Parsons’…

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• Watch Karl Lagerfeld and Snoop Dogg’s Music Video

  Tommye Fitzpatrick

  15 May 2012 | 4:44 pm

  Photo: Jean-Roch Last summer, Karl Lagerfeld stopped by Snoop Dogg’s West Coast party in Paris, and then soon after, the two were spotted filming a music video together in St. Tropez. That music video—for French artist Jean-Roch’s single “St-Tropez”—has finally surfaced, almost a year later. It opens with a white-suited, god-like Karl Lagerfeld greeting Jean-Roch with two kisses, and then exclaiming, “St. Tropez is paradise.” See the video in full after the cut.

• Jennifer Connelly and ‘Virginia’ at the Cinema Society

  Lorraine Cwelich

  15 May 2012 | 3:16 pm

  Jennifer Connelly and Dustin Lance Black. Photo: Getty Images The Cinema Society threw a banging party at the Crosby Street Hotel in Soho last night to celebrate this Friday’s release of Jennifer Connelly’s new film, Virginia. Juliette Lewis, Billy Bob Thornton, Alexa Chung, Eve, Jane Lynch, Nina Dobrev, Zoe Lister-Jones, and Girls’ Christopher Abbott and Adam Driver joined Connelly and writer-director Dustin Lance Black for the special screening co-hosted by Shiseido (Connelly was recently named the brand’s first global ambassador.). Black, who wrote Milk and wrote for…

• Chanel To Sell Face Stickers

  Tommye Fitzpatrick

  15 May 2012 | 2:17 pm

  Chanel Cruise 2013. Photo: Karl Lagerfeld Chanel has sold surfboards, guitar cases, bikes, and fishing rods, but we’re partial to the seasonal one-offs the house’s creative director of makeup Peter Philips has a hand in. A couple of years ago, that meant Chanel temporary tattoos, and now, it means Chanel face stickers. Philips painted the interlocking-C logo on models’ faces yesterday at the Chanel cruise show—meant to mimic Marie Antoinette’s beauty spots—and as a result, black velvet stickers that produce the same effect will be included in the forthcoming Collection…

• Chopard Exhibits 25 Rare Marilyn Monroe Photos

  Tommye Fitzpatrick

  15 May 2012 | 1:33 pm

  Marilyn Monroe in Laurel Canyon, 1954. Photo: Milton H Greene (c) 2012 Joshua Greene This year’s Cannes Film Festival—which opens tomorrow—commemorates Marilyn Monroe on the 50th anniversary of her death. She’s featured both on the festival’s posters and in an exhibit of 25 unpublished images—captured by frequent Monroe photographer Milton H. Greene—thanks to festival sponsor Chopard.  The “Marilyn Forever,” exhibition opens to the public at the Hotel Martinez in Cannes tomorrow, May 16. After the festival, it will travel to Chopard boutiques around the world…

• Christine Taylor’s New Gig Beats Being in a Swimsuit

  Rebecca Willa Davis

  15 May 2012 | 12:30 pm

  Photo: Getty Images There was a moment when actress Christine Taylor worried that becoming the brand ambassador of new organic beauty brand Nourish would be like the time she had a guest role on Friends. “I was offered to do a few episodes of Friends and I was like, ‘I’m doing it!’ And then I read the script and I had to be bald and in a bathing suit! And I wondered, is this going to be like that—the greatest thing, but it’s not the greatest thing?” Her fears were proven unfounded as soon as she got her hands on products from the six-piece body care line. From the body lotion to…

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  CrazyAuntPurl

• Stuff we said that time

  15 May 2012 | 12:51 am

  "So has it improved or is it still weird?" Jen asked. "I can't tell," I said. "It's like being trapped inside a black and white farce movie where everything is -- oddly enough -- subtitled in porn Ukranian with typos." She paused for a moment. "I have no idea what that meant," she said, "and yet I know EXACTLY what that meant." "That's right, boys and girls. Misspelled porn Ukranian is a problem. Give to the Meow Mix Fund and eradicate this scourge. I am Bob T. Cat and I approve this message." < outtake > Did I do it right? Do I get Meow Mix? What is You Kranian? Can I stop posing like this…

• City of Studio keeps me rockin' knows how to party

  11 May 2012 | 9:12 am

  The leader of the free world came to Studio City yesterday for a dinner event at George Clooney's house. There were Secret Service people all over the Boulevard and surrounding side streets, police were everywhere, news and paparazzi helicopters began flying overhead at dawn and everything south of the boulevard was locked down after rush hour. All day there was Obama Traffic -- a Los Angeles situation that involves citywide gridlock, mass complaining (also, coincidentally, the only real bonding experience we have in this city: "Were you stuck in Obama traffic?" "Like, totally!") plus…

• Hey, baby, what's your sign?

  10 May 2012 | 12:07 am

  Do you come here often? What, can't a brother get some love?

• Some dawns wait

  9 May 2012 | 12:06 am

  If we are being honest and not-smartypants I did not think of that title. Probably it is a line from another Langston Hughes poem since that is all I am reading in the bathroom while being literary fancy with expensive tea in a Beverly Hills chair. But you know what? Some dawns wait. Not everything you want happens right now. Not every plan you make gets put into action today. Not every list you make gets checked off one by one today. You may not get it all done. You will never get it perfect. You do not have to finish life to get good at it. You may not get it today, but tomorrow is a whole…

• Monday morning, she's a cool cat

  7 May 2012 | 9:54 am

  Clearly Frankie T. Cat also appreciates The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes. Shis a hip cat, a cool order, a fluffy tail, of course she likes poetry from the 1930s. Her current fave: ADVICE Folks, I'm telling you, birthing is hard and dying is mean -- so get yourself a little loving in between. Bob agrees.

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  Sizzle Says

• The Things I Won’t Miss

  Sizzle

  15 May 2012 | 9:49 am

  I had trouble falling asleep last night. It was 75 degrees outside and our apartment traps heat and cooks us whenever the temps get above 68. I’d finally found slumber when I was awoken by a woman ranting loudly outside our building. I could hear her through my ear plugs! She was going on and on about politics and the law and saying how “EVERYTHING IS ILLEGAL!” She was clearly insane. She finally wandered off down the street about 5 minutes later but by then I was awake and had a hard time falling back to sleep. Around 5am Dottie decided she needed snuggling/feeding…

• This Takes the Cake

  Sizzle

  14 May 2012 | 9:39 am

  Yesterday I made carrot cake for our Mother’s Day lunch. It has no refined sugar or gluten and very little dairy. That might make it sound unappetizing to the sugar-loving skeptics but trust me, it was delicious! I didn’t make a lot of frosting because I didn’t want to overpower the natural sweetness of the cake with the cream cheese. I actually think it could be good without the frosting but since I’ve not been eating refined sugar, food that is natural sweet (in this case, with dates), tastes sweet enough for me. I used this recipe from The Food Lovers Kitchen (lots…

• I’m Sorry I Couldn’t Help

  Sizzle

  11 May 2012 | 4:02 pm

  A few days ago a couple of on-line friends were sending me a link to a final good-bye post from another blogger, hoping that it wasn’t The Music Man. I read it, saw Dooce’s post about it, and felt really sad for this person I didn’t know, that they would feel so full of despair and hopelessness that they would take their own life to end their pain. But then today I saw a former tenant of my building post a photo of himself with a couple other old tenants on Facebook. In the caption he said something about missing Jeff. Jeff was in the photo along with all of them, holding up…

• The Beginning of the Next Chapter

  Sizzle

  8 May 2012 | 6:46 pm

  My eyes keep brimming with tears when I talk about it. I’m startled by my reaction though, in truth, I’m not sure why I’m surprised. So much is about to change. I posted the ad for our apartment yesterday and as I write back to potential tenants, I feel a bit protective of my little apartment. I want someone good to move in, not just for the new managers but so that that special place that I’ve made a home would live on somehow. I’m personalizing it too much. But, it IS personal. And as I train the replacements, I keep thinking of all the things I’ve done…

• Here’s Where The Story Ends

  Sizzle

  4 May 2012 | 10:27 am

  It’s been a long week, friends. I’ve lost track of time, each day hoping it would be Friday and yet, here Friday is, and I am up to my eyeballs in building management stuff so much that I had to take the day off work to deal with it all. Yesterday morning I had multiple emails and texts from tenants complaining that The Music Man’s dog was barking and howling. It was 6am when the first alert arrived. I got dressed and had to wake Mr. Darcy. Poor Mr. Darcy, he had not gone to bed until 1am because his dad flew in from New Jersey and he went to pick him up. We made our way…

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  MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

• Pregnancy and Medications: A Personal Essay from Dr. Helen Kim in JAMA

  MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

  15 May 2012 | 1:37 pm

  In this essay published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Dr. Helen Kim (an alumna of the CWMH) discusses the challenges of treating women with severe psychiatric illness during pregnancy: “Would a physician tell a pregnant woman with epilepsy, ‘Stop your meds and ride out the seizures until you  deliver’? Are the medications [...]

• Exposure to Antidepressants During Pregnancy and Risk of ADHD in the Offspring

  MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

  7 May 2012 | 10:42 am

  Antenatal exposure to Wellbutrin (bupropion) does not appear to be associated with an increased risk of malformations in the exposed infant; however,  it is not known if exposure to Wellbutrin during pregnancy has any effect on the child’s neurobehavioral development. In a study from Figueroa and colleagues published in 2010, insurance claims data from 38,704 [...]

• Breastfeeding and Benzodiazepines: Good News

  MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

  30 Apr 2012 | 11:59 am

  Clinically significant anxiety symptoms are common during the postpartum period and frequently complicate the treatment of postpartum depression.   While SSRIs are indicted for the treatment anxiety symptoms, especially when they co-occur with depression, many women may need to use a benzodiazepine for managing more severe symptoms of anxiety or insomnia.  An early study from Birnbaum [...]

• Prenatal Antipsychotic Exposure and Neuromotor Performance

  MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

  25 Apr 2012 | 10:31 am

  While a handful of studies have assessed the risk for congenital malformations in infants exposed to antipsychotic agents, there is even less information regarding neonatal outcome in this population.  In 1992, it was first reported that infants exposed to first-generation antipsychotic medications exhibited increased muscle tone, tremulousness, and poor motor functioning when assessed within a [...]

• NAMS Supports the Use of Hormone Therapy in Perimenopausal and Recently Postmenopausal Women

  MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

  21 Mar 2012 | 9:32 am

  The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) has updated its 2010 recommendations regarding the use of postmenopausal hormone therapy (HT) based on evidence accumulated subsequent to the previous report.  In the decade since the first publication of the results from the Women’s Health Initiative, we have accumulated evidence to indicate that multiple factors influence the effects [...]

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  Health - iVillage

• 10 Everyday Stressors and How to Conquer Them

  The Cleveland Clinic

  15 May 2012 | 4:27 pm

  When it comes to stress, it’s the little things that matter. A seemingly tiny mishap — such as a lost set of keys — can trigger a tidal wave of negative reactions on an emotional, physical and even cellular level as stress hormones spike. The flip side of this unfortunate truth is that even small steps can go a long way toward soothing — or even circumventing — the stress response. We took a good look at the 10 moments during the day when stress is most likely to flare, then asked our Cleveland Clinic experts and reviewed the research, to offer up proven…

• These Celebs Get Paid $33,000 For Every Pound Lost!

  Ragen Chastain

  15 May 2012 | 4:13 pm

  What if the motivation for your next diet was money, lots of it, for every pound you lost? Celebrity endorsers like Jennifer Hudson and Mariah Carey are paid salaries ranging from $500,000 to $3 million. Jessica Simpson has reportedly just signed a $3 million contract with Weight Watchers to lose the 40 pounds she gained during pregnancy. The payout averages about $33,000 per pound lost. Yup, you read that right, they make more for losing a pound than many Americans earn in a year.

• Blacks, Hispanics Have Higher Colon Polyp Risk Than Previously Thought

  HealthDay

  15 May 2012 | 4:00 pm

  TUESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Black and Hispanic Americans are far more likely than whites to develop precancerous colorectal polyps, a new study finds.

• Genes Might Be Key to Parkinson's Spread

  HealthDay

  15 May 2012 | 4:00 pm

  TUESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have identified gene variants that speed the progression of Parkinson's disease, and they say their findings could help identify patients who would benefit most from early treatment.

• U.S. Assistance to Africa Cut AIDS-Related Deaths: Study

  HealthDay

  15 May 2012 | 3:00 pm

  TUESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- The lives of more than 740,000 people in nine African countries were saved between 2004 and 2008 by the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, a new study indicates.

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  Scale Junkie Weight Loss Blog

• Healthy You Challenge 2012 Week 20

  14 May 2012 | 7:06 pm

  Mid May already! Can you believe it? Time is flying by. I'm happy to say that I've finally started working out! I've been trying to get in gear for months now but health issues have left me exhausted, I just told myself that they can't be dealt with right now so I need to take care of me as best as I can until I can deal with my other issues. So thats what I've been doing. Eating clean and moving my body! Finally! How are all of you doing? Big congrats to Towards Healthy Life for hitting the 25 pound lost mark! Great job! So what goals have all of you set for this week? More of the same for…

• Healthy You Challenge 2012 Week 19

  7 May 2012 | 6:48 pm

  Hi everyone! I hope all of you are off to a great start for May. I'm taking things slow and steady and trying to focus on the process more than the results right now. What are you May goals?

• Goodbye Biggest Loser Mentality

  2 May 2012 | 9:46 am

  The Biggest Loser just wrapped up another season last night, I know this because I saw a blurb on the headlines today. I didn't watch this season and I'm not going to watch again. I watched every season of Biggest Loser, swore that this time would be different, I even auditioned for Biggest Loser with my good friend Ash   Each season I'd identify with a cast member and when they'd do well I'd cheer them on and when I didn't do as well, a little part of me died inside. I know that some of you know exactly what I'm talking about. Now I'm not blaming Biggest Loser, my weight issues…

• Healthy You Challenge 2012 Week 18

  30 Apr 2012 | 6:02 pm

  Hi everyone! The first quarter of the year is DONE and we're starting a new month. Are you on track? Do you need to make adjustments? Do you need to press reset and start over? Whatever the case lets jump into May with defined goals and keep it going all summer long!

• stop for a minute

  30 Apr 2012 | 8:44 am

  We walk the dogs on the same route every morning. There is one section where the sweet smell of jasmine overwhelms the air, forces all other thoughts from your consciousness and commands your brain to literally stop and smell the flowers.  I consider it my little morning reminder to savor every moment of life.Have you stopped to savor life lately?

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  Empty Nest Blog

• Stop Parenting?

  Natalie Caine

  15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Empty nesters, as well as all parents, wonder, am I over parenting?  Once a parent, always a parent.  Yes, your role changes as your children long for more independence and individuation and at the same time, they are uncertain about themselves.   Bottom line is they do want you to be there for them and encourage them by letting them know you believe in them.  Of course, you have days where you want to slam the door and you don't think they will get beyond their demonstrated behaviors that spin you and them.  Who doesn't make mistakes or have nasty, mean…

• New Direction, Now What?

  Natalie Caine

  10 May 2012 | 9:47 am

  You like predictability and a path.  You got a call that stopped the familiar.  After talking about the sudden change over and over, a good thing for you, you wept.  Part of your talking with your friends was a way of feeling that anyone would be upset with that news.  You wanted to feel part of "normalcy" and not a misfit.  When your vulnerability gets launched without your own ignition, you go on tilt.  Who wouldn't? When this woman and I spoke on the phone, I asked if she wanted to have a deeper conversation.  Initially of course, she shared what she felt…

• A Surprise From The Unknown That Became Known

  Natalie Caine

  6 May 2012 | 9:29 pm

  A woman shared with me that she was ready for a re-invention.  She is competitive and wanted to be top in her new adventure.  We met the other part of her, as you know I talk about the orchestra of selves that live within you and want to be heard. She met the one who is ok with being ordinary.  We had a great time dialoguing with these opposites.  Bottom line is she began small and checked in daily with the part of her that wanted to be top in her new adventure and the one who thinks ordinary is good enough.  She made a chart showing a week that reminded her to check…

• Which Would You Give Your Mom And Why?

  Natalie Caine

  4 May 2012 | 10:56 am

  Celebrate all the mothering you have given to others and that you have received over the precious years of your life.                                         "It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all."--  J.K. Rowlin                                                    …

• Are You Stuck?

  Natalie Caine

  2 May 2012 | 9:48 am

  Parents are supposed to have the answers. I remember a child sharing that with me.  He said, "Well they are adults and adults got it together."    Being an adult and human, doesn't seem to connect when needed.  Each of you has a part that needs nurturing and wisdom.   You go blank or you go on the spin of what if.  What might be below the uncertainty is, vulnerability.  Not knowing what to do or to choose, feels uncomfortable.  Look over to a wise part of you and ask, "What would be helpful today for me?"  "What would be helpful today for…

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• Turn Your Cat into a Super Model! United Bamboo Wants Your Kitty!

  PJ Gach

  15 May 2012 | 11:48 am

  Do you have the purrrrrrrrrrrfect kitty? Show 'em off in the United Bamboo Calendar. Oh Bettys! When I first saw this press release the double entrendres just kept on coming! Think about it! "United Bamboo Wants Your Pussy," "Show Off Your Kitty with United Bamboo" etc., etc.,...

• Hot Links! Here, Have a Gratuitous Picture of Cary Grant and a Dog

  Lucia Peters

  15 May 2012 | 1:17 pm

  Plus: A banana wearing a trucker hat, babies named after Kardashians, and more! Would you name your baby after a Kardashian? Because apparently a lot of people did last year… (TheGloss) Think watching porn is all about the visuals? Think again! (YourTango) Banana wearing a...

• How to Wear a Pareo

  PJ Gach

  15 May 2012 | 9:59 am

  Beach weather is coming!  Pareos are as sexy way to show off your bathing suit.   Memorial Day is just around the corner: pools, beaches and lakes’ll be opening up soon. This summer you might want to try wearing a pareo as a cover up. They’re fun, flirty and pretty easy to...

• Jessica Simpson Sells Photos of Maxwell for $800,000, Launches Maternity Line

  Lucia Peters

  15 May 2012 | 11:01 am

  It happened: Jessica Simpson sold her baby photos to People. She’s also launching a maternity line. Talk about “Pimp My Baby!” So remember that imaginary betting pool we started two weeks ago when Jessica Simpson’s baby was born? The one where we considered whether the pop star would Tweet her first pictures of baby...

• Lady Gaga Wore Another Meat Dress

  Lucia Peters

  15 May 2012 | 9:16 am

  File under “Things I never thought I would type more than once:” Lady Gaga wore a meat dress. Again. Lady Gaga has donned a lot of wacky fashions in her time, but the hands-down weirdest—and most distinctively Gaga—was the meat dress. Worn to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, the flank steak...

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  Twenty Four at Heart

• Random Wednesday

  Twenty Four At Heart

  16 May 2012 | 2:01 am

  I’ve got so much in my head right now, Is it okay if I just spill some of it out in scattered randomness? •  I’m scheduled to be a panelist on Photo Talk Plus tonight at 8 p.m. Pacific time.  It will be airing on VidCast Network.  I hope you can watch.  I’m even going to put mascara on!  It should be a lot of fun.  (I plan to drink wine while the show is being recorded.) •  Yesterday, I watched a woman with misplaced eyebrows beat the hell out of a watermelon at Trader Joe’s.  I swear, cameras should just follow me around all day and tape the reality I live…

• Summer in Southern California

  Twenty Four At Heart

  15 May 2012 | 2:01 am

  It suddenly feels like summer again. •  My high school aged son, PR,  took his last Advanced Placement exam for the year yesterday. He still has over a month of school until summer break, but the big “junior year pressure” has now lessened. (Of course, he still has prom and an SAT test ahead of him … so the high school pressure isn’t completely off.) After the AP exam yesterday, I let him play hookie from his other classes and took him out to lunch. Then we came home, just the two of us, and watched Captain America. I laughed a lot. It made for a really nice,…

• When Basil Goes Bananas

  Twenty Four At Heart

  14 May 2012 | 2:01 am

  This is going to be a very quick and simple post. I apologize in advance, and will try my best to do better tomorrow. I’m currently covered in basil goo. C-O-V-E-R-E-D!! (That’s what happens when you take off the top of your blender to look at the contents as it’s blending.) I guess it’s a good thing I love the smell of fresh basil? The basil I planted just a few short weeks ago has gone bonkers. I have more basil than an Italian restaurant could use in a year. (I planted TWO basil plants.  Clearly one tenth of one plant would have been enough!) What’s a person…

• Mother’s Day 2012

  Twenty Four At Heart

  13 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  Whether you are a mother, have a mother, or merely know a mother - I hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day today.

• Time For A Life Change?

  Twenty Four At Heart

  12 May 2012 | 2:01 am

  Sometimes, I kind of get the feeling life is tapping me on the shoulder trying to tell me something. For instance, When I was roaming The Huntington, these beautiful roses caught my attention. And then … I read their sign …..

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  moosh in indy.

• the one about my marriage nearly ending

  Casey

  15 May 2012 | 1:45 pm

  When my marriage almost ended two and half years ago, the fact that neither of us placed blame on the other or used our shortcomings as weapons to hurt the other in the aftermath was one of the greatest keys to our recovery. We had both done things on our own to screw up our relationship and all of those things acted as wedges that pushed us farther and farther apart until we barely even recognized each other despite the fact that we slept in the same bed every night. We could go days without speaking to each other and being sent away for weeks at a time with Addie while he studied for finals…

• the epic one about buying cameras and lenses.

  Casey

  13 May 2012 | 10:59 pm

  I think the one email/message/question I get the most that I don’t already have a post dedicated to is “WHAT KIND OF CAMERA SHOULD I GET!?” I’ve never written it because I’m still not entirely sure I know what I’m talking about and I’m certainly not the best photographer in the world, I just really like doing it and learning more about it every chance I get. So after six years, here it is. What kind of camera you should get (according to me.) I add the according to me part because I am only fluent in Canon (I don’t speak a lick of Nikon) and…

• magical little addie.

  Casey

  10 May 2012 | 8:48 pm

  There are very few words to describe Addie as she is more of an experience. Like stepping outside on a surprisingly windy day with a handful of balloons, they twist and turn trying to take off in the wind and eventually bop you on top of the head repeatedly. As she’s gotten bigger it’s harder to capture the very essence of her in a photo since she’s learned to be hammy and cheesy whenever my lens is pointed in her direction. But, oh! When I do get her. It’s like capturing her childhood and giggles in a beautiful little jar and being able to hold onto them and enjoy…

• wherein I try to help you with shutter speed

  Casey

  9 May 2012 | 8:40 pm

  So this post I did last month about what I’ve learned so far about taking photos almost every day this year was pretty popular (by the way, I fixed the little glitch that didn’t let you pin an actual photo.) “MOAR! MOAR PHOTO POSTS!” you cried. (Well, some of you cried, and I want to help you! I really do!) Now that it’s summer and you’re going to be out in the bright sunlight (hopefully) a lot you need to make friends with your shutter speed and ISO. The brighter it is outside the lower your ISO needs to be. The darker it is (usually inside) the higher…

• the best job, the ugliest cry

  Casey

  8 May 2012 | 10:05 pm

  I watched this: Then I looked back at these: Then I did the ugly cry because I KEPT WATCHING IT. But I do have to wonder if those Olympic moms ever had to tell their kids not to stick toys in their baby sister’s butt cheeks when they were in the bathtub together. P&G left that part out. Copyright © 2012 moosh in indy.. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact mooshinindy (at) gmail (dot) com so we can take legal action…

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• Missing Grandma

  MomGrind

  13 May 2012 | 12:35 pm

  How fitting that today, Mother's Day, is the yahrzeit (Yiddish for "a year's time," anniversary) of the passing of my beloved grandmother, Chava. Grandma passed away young, at the age of 59, when I was barely 12 years old. I think about her often, because she was the epitome of motherhood. A large woman (back when most people were not overweight) with a big heart, her entire existence centered around her children, her grandchildren, and cooking. I write about grandma with some difficulty, because I was so young when she passed. I so wish she could have stayed with us a little longer, giving…

• Trapped

  MomGrind

  25 Apr 2012 | 12:00 pm

  Waiting at the stoplight, I see the man. He's old, probably in his mid seventies. He walks slowly, pushing a walker in front of him, stopping to rest every few steps. His back is a little bent. His mouth tight. He has that look of quiet anger that so many old people have. He's trapped, the thought flashes in my head. There's a person inside that has nothing to do with this sick old body. The man inside was a young man once, a middle aged man not that long ago. He stood straight and laughed and ran, had children and grandchildren. He worked, he had friends over and went to clubs and to parties…

• If They Could Only See Into The Future

  MomGrind

  19 Apr 2012 | 7:00 am

  If they could only see into the future, they would have done everything in their power to run away, to escape, to leave their beloved Holland, to get away from Europe. Of course, many tried and were refused by nations who sent them right back to "where they belonged," to their deaths. But the three Jewish siblings photographed here, in April 13 1941 according to the print on the back, didn't know how bad it was going to get for them, for Jews. So they stayed in occupied Holland and hoped for the best. © All rights reserved. This post is from MomGrind and cannot be republished without…

• Following My Passion

  MomGrind

  2 Apr 2012 | 10:00 pm

  My passion lies elsewhere these days, with my Healthy Recipes Blog. So that's what I'm focused on, in addition to my thriving (yay!) social media consultancy business - you know, the one that actually pays the bills. :) I'm keeping this blog, which I love very much, and will definitely write when inspired to write, but not regularly or on a schedule as I used to do up until now. © All rights reserved. This post is from MomGrind and cannot be republished without express written permission. MomGrind ® is a registered trademark of VDL, Inc. Following My Passion

• Out of My Comfort Zone

  MomGrind

  12 Mar 2012 | 10:00 pm

  Penny: Okay, that’s fine, but let’s try and get you out of your comfort zone. Sheldon: Why would we want to do that? It’s called the comfort zone for a reason. (The Big Bang Theory, Season 4, Episode 14)© All rights reserved. This post is from MomGrind and cannot be republished without express written permission. MomGrind ® is a registered trademark of VDL, Inc. Out of My Comfort Zone

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  Viva la Feminista

• EarthTalk Tuesday: How to "Fair Trade Your Supermarket"

  15 May 2012 | 8:30 am

  EarthTalk® E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What is the “Fair Trade Your Supermarket” campaign? -- Brian Howley, Washington, DC A project of the non-profit Green America, the “Fair Trade Your Supermarket” campaign aims to empower consumers to advocate for more “Fair Trade” products on store shelves at their local supermarkets. Fair trade is a system of exchange that honors producers, communities and the environment by ensuring that farmers and artisans throughout the developing world are paid fair prices for their work and have direct involvement in the marketplace.

• MIRCI CFP: Adrienne Rich Symposium, Oct. 20, Toronto

  14 May 2012 | 8:30 am

  CALL FOR PAPERS Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement  (MIRCI) ONE-DAY SYMPOSIUM ON ADRIENNE RICH October 20, 2012, Toronto, Ontario, Canada In celebration of the life and work of Adrienne Rich (1929-2012) Poet, Essayist, Radical Feminist, Anti- War Activist, Mothering Theorist, and Author of Of Woman Born: Motherhood as Institution and Experience. We welcome submissions from scholars, students, activists, workers, artists, and others inspired by the work of Adrienne Rich. Cross-cultural, historical and comparative work is encouraged. We are open to a variety of…

• All-aboriginal King Lear at Canada's National Arts Centre

  10 May 2012 | 8:30 am

  See the woman jumping? That's one my new friends, Tantoo Cardinal, practicing for the all-aboriginal "King Lear," which opens this Friday at Canada's National Arts Centre. We met on the NWI delegation in January. She talked about this production and was so excited. I wish I could make it up to see it! But if you are in Ottawa, please try to see it...for me! It's getting some great press about the boundaries this production is crossing: For decades, Schellenberg was told there simply weren't enough working aboriginal actors to pull off the Lear of his dreams. In 2012, however, director Peter…

• Introducing Earth Talk Tuesdays

  8 May 2012 | 8:30 am

  I am proud to announce a new partner for Viva la Feminista! Each week, if the story fits, I'll be sharing the latest EarthTalk column from E Magazine. Environmental issues are definitely feminist issues and even more so feminist mom issues. I felt this way for many years and even felt more connected to the environmental movement before the feminist movement. However, after my trip to Guatemala in January, I am even more certain that what happens to the Earth is an issue for feminists to pay attention to. With that in mind, I present the first in the columns and it hits far too close to home.

• Book Release: Mother-Talk: Conversations With Mothers of Lesbian Daughters and FTM Transgender Children

  30 Apr 2012 | 8:30 am

  Demeter Press is pleased to announce the release of: Mother-Talk Conversations With Mothers of Lesbian Daughters and FTM Transgender Children by Sarah F. Pearlman  Mother-Talk is a collection of stories of twenty-four mothers--twelve who found out a daughter was a lesbian and twelve who learned that a child, once a biological female, was planning to transition to male--capturing the complexity of coming to terms with the loss of a daughter who has changed sex or an anticipated relationship with a daughter, now a lesbian, who lives in a different world and will lead a different life. This…

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  WIMN's Voices: A Group Blog on Women, Media, AND…

• 2 Broke Girls Finale: Long Duck Dong Redux?

  jchiu

  7 May 2012 | 1:59 am

  As tonight’s season finale of CBS’s hit new sitcom 2 Broke Girls illustrates, three decades after Sixteen Candles’ cringe-worthy portrayal of foreign exchange student Long Duk Dong, degrading stereotypes of Asian men continue to proliferate in popular media.  2 Broke Girls premiered last fall with the highest rating for a new comedy series since 2001. [...]

• The Bachelor and Bachelorette race discrimination lawsuit: read the complaint here

  jpozner

  3 May 2012 | 6:26 pm

  I&#8217;m working on story for The Daily Beast about a racial discrimination lawsuit filed late in April against ABC and the various production teams behind &#8220;The Bachelor&#8221; and &#8220;The Bachelorette.&#8221; I&#8217;ve interviewed reality TV producers, high-level media executives, former and aspiring future Bachelor cast members, entertainment lawyers and TV reporters for this piece, which I&#8217;ll [...]

• Liveblogging the Sidney Hillman Foundation Awards: Journalism for the public good

  jpozner

  1 May 2012 | 6:00 pm

  The 2012 Sidney Hillman Awards have begun, as I discussed earlier. To give you a sense of the heavy hitters in independent journalism represented in this room, even the bloggers and press here to cover the event are, themselves, challenging, critical voices in the feminist and independent online media sphere. I am sitting in a [...]

• Liveblogging the Sidney Hillman Foundation Awards: #Hillman2012

  jpozner

  1 May 2012 | 5:21 pm

  I&#8217;m liveblogging tonight from the Sidney Hillman Foundation Awards, which honor excellence in journalism for the public good. You can follow @SidneyHillman as well as Hillman staffer and friend-of-WIMN&#8217;s Voices, Lindsay Beyerstein, on Twitter, and the team of bloggers who are livetweeting with the hashtag #Hillman2012. Before I begin, some info about the program and tonight&#8217;s [...]

• Women rights work get international recognition by the Nobel Peace Prize

  rookello

  20 Apr 2012 | 7:05 am

  When the Nobel Peace awarded Peace Prize to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, her compatriot Leymah Gbowee, and Tawakkul Karman of Yemen for their non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for women’s rights, the Nobel Committee gave recognition to women who have been demanding for years, the equal involvement of women in all [...]

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  Women on Business

• How To Use A Blog And Social Media To Make More Money!

  Shanda Sumpter

  15 May 2012 | 8:46 am

  Great news! You can make more money by using social media and blogging together. Warning—Typical Excuse From Busy Women: I don’t have the money and I don’t have the time! What I am about to share with you can change the scope of your life by saving you time and making you some well-deserved passive income. In fact, this post explains how women are happier working from home. However, you will have to work through a learning curve that may take you thirty days or so.  But know that it’s worth every penny you’ll receive from doing the work. To start, make sure that you have a blog on…

• Top 3 Ways To Get Women To Buy

  Deborah Skye King

  14 May 2012 | 7:50 pm

  Women love engagement, connecting with one another and networking, it’s in our blood! Have you ever told a girlfriend of a great new product, clothing line, TV program or spa that you just adored? When I am looking for a great massage no matter what country I am in, I phone up a girlfriend or use Facebook to ask the question, I get immediate referrals and why. Now, that is one of the top ways to connect and engage with other women, ask a question. Zumba has taken off along with other dance-fitness courses, one thing I notice is that women are gathering for health reasons, but also for…

• 22 Financial Do’s and Don’ts to Help You Be Successful in Business

  Gayla Baer

  11 May 2012 | 5:20 pm

  Guest post by Business Make-over Expert, Ellen Rohr (learn more about Ellen at the end of this post) Ellen Rohr has 22 Financial Tips for Business Owners.  Financial Do’s and Don’ts to help you be successful in business… Biz Philosopher Jim Rohn said, “It’s easy to do the things you need to do to be successful. It’s even easier not to do them.” Here’s a laundry list of the few things you can do that will help you create more profits and cash. And a few items that you should STOP doing. •DO understand that you are in business for the MONEY. •DON’T be ashamed about…

• Questions of Greatness

  Leona Charles

  11 May 2012 | 10:01 am

    Many people think that entrepreneurs have delusions of grandeur, but the truth is that many of us are running on fear. The fear that we may fail, the fear that we may be a success or the fear that we may find out that entrepreneurship is not for us.  As I was going over the usual suspects for an article topic this morning, it dawned on me that there are specific questions that we entrepreneurs Gary Szarkiewicz/freedigitalphoto.net should be asking ourselves. What are we building? I know that there are as many reasons for being an entrepreneur as there are industries, and that fact…

• Raising Capital Through Angel Investors

  Bethany Wood

  10 May 2012 | 2:03 am

  Is your business in need of capital? If so this article is for you! If you are like most people the answer is a loud, YES!  There are critical times in a business where access to capital is essential for the company to grow, take advantage of opportunities and become the success it is capable of becoming. The last thing a business wants to do is turn away a revenue generating opportunity for a lack of capital.  Additionally a lack of capital can cause what would be a succesful company to fail. According to the Small Business Administration 552,600 new employee firms opened in 2009.

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  Mama Manifesto

• Last Minute Mother's Day Gift Ideas -- Think Fair Trade

  10 May 2012 | 8:02 pm

  It's almost Mother's Day, and if you're still shopping (or suspect that your spouse or kids haven't quite wrapped up your gift yet) take a look at the socially responsible Mother's Day Gift Guide over at Fair Trade USAThis nonprofit certifies  and promotes products that support fair wages and better lives for millions of farmers and workers in more than 70 countries worldwide. Whether you pamper mom with breakfast in bed or a bouquet of roses, you can show that you believe that "Every Mother Matters" by buying Fair Trade food and products.Women who work on Fair Trade Certified…

• Eliminate & Concentrate

  8 Mar 2012 | 12:44 pm

  [source]I recently got to hear an amazing woman, Anne Ortlund, share her thoughts on navigating life well with a group of women. Anne is definitely in her "golden years", and I don't know about you, but when I have the opportunity to listen to someone share about living life well who has lived a lot of life, I lean forward and really listen. She had so many morsels of wisdom to give us. But one thing she talked about has really stuck with me.She was talking about managing time and she said her two favorite words to implement in time management are "eliminate" and "concentrate".These two words…

• mama love: pinterest edition

  3 Mar 2012 | 1:52 pm

  There is no doubt that one of my favorite things to do is to check my daily Pinterest feed. It is eye candy and provides inspiration for crafts, recipes, decorating and a little daydreaming (especially my dream kitchen on the home that I will probably never have but like to think about).Here are a few of the things I have pinned lately that make my heart swoon ...[source]I am excited to do some sort of version of this craft with my kids today. We have so many things that make us lucky. Another way to practice gratitude as we count the blessings in our life![source]I made this Rosemary Garlic…

• Lent in Everyday Language

  27 Feb 2012 | 1:06 pm

  I have never really practiced Lent. I have engaged it on the level where I have given something up like sugar or chocolate or sweets. But, I have never really taken the time to explore what this tradition means on a deep level and taken the time to practice it. As a nearly life-long Christian, I find myself in a season where I am trying to see aspects of my faith through new eyes. Perhaps it is the season of life that is stretching me beyond myself so I look for new tools that the disciples of Christ have utilized for years in their soul formation.What I love about my learnings about this…

• My Daily Allowance

  16 Feb 2012 | 11:13 am

  [photo: Andrea Luna Reece]One of my morsels of daily encouragement is the "Morning & Evening" writings from Charles Spurgeon. I get them in my daily reading plan through my Bible app on my iPhone. Today's was particularly fitting."And his allowance was a continual allowance given him of the king, a daily rate for every day, all the days of his life." -2 Kings 25:30Jehoiachin was not sent away from the king's palace with a store to last him for months, but his provision was given him as a daily pension. Herein he well pictures the happy position of all the Lord's people. A daily portion is…

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  Corporette

• Coffee Break – Short Woven Marble Necklace

  Kat

  15 May 2012 | 1:30 pm

  I always love the accessories at ShopBop, and they’re always what I hit first when ShopBop has some of its legendary sales. This marble necklace is only 30% off, but the bright red marbles and the interwoven chain make a great statement piece for the office. I particularly like the one marble hanging from the clasp in the back. It was $135, but is now available at ShopBop for $94.50. tuleste market Short Woven Marble Necklace P.S. Note that Max & Chloe has it in purple as well, although at full price. P.P.S. Just noticed the Anthropologie Semi-Annual Clearance Sale is on right now…

• What to Wear to Officiate A Wedding

  Kat

  15 May 2012 | 12:00 pm

  What should one wear if you’re officiating a wedding? Reader W has a unique question, so I thought I’d tackle (even if it is a bit farther than our usual topics)… I suppose because I’m an attorney and all-around upstanding citizen, I’ve been asked to officiate the wedding of a very good friend this summer! I’ve actually performed one wedding already and I wore a somber black suit that was appropriate for the occasion. However, this time around the wedding and reception will be held during the day at a Northeast yacht club in July (meaning WARM) and the…

• Giveaway: Win an Ellington Handbag!

  Kat

  15 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  So a little while ago I was introduced to the good folks at Ellington Handbags — and not only did they send me a bag for review, but they’ve also offered to give one to Corporette’s U.S. readers as well! I truly do love my Eva Tote. First, it’s very rocker chic — love the zipper detailing, grommets, the big rings at the handles, and the seaming. The leather is really supple and soft, and it’s designed quite intelligently — for example, their tech pockets are inside another big pocket, which I think will be super helpful for those times where you just…

• Tuesday’s TPS Report: Two-Tone Dress

  Kat

  15 May 2012 | 8:26 am

  Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. CUSP by Neiman Marcus is having its “First Cuts Sale,” and there are a ton of great dresses from brands like DvF, Tory Burch, Milly, and more — primarily in lucky sizes. For today’s TPS I’m liking this Robert Rodriguez dress. Throw a cardigan or blazer on top of it and I can see it getting some serious wear in the office — yet for some reason I also get a Jazz Age garden party vibe (which I don’t even think is a thing). The dress was $285, but is now marked to…

• Coffee Break – Monica Pumps

  Kat

  14 May 2012 | 1:01 pm

  Honestly, today I’m torn between two different Samanta pumps, both available at Amazon. Ultimately I like this Monica Platform Pump better than this one, in large part because that indigo blue is so, so pretty. I love the cutouts, and I always like a deal. It’s 52% off — was $185, now marked to $88.56. Samanta Women’s Monica Platform Pump (L-3)

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  DuchessOmnium - Island to island

• Drought Orders

  Duchess

  19 Apr 2012 | 4:38 pm

  It’s raining hard. In fact, it has rained for some part of almost every day since a drought was officially declared last week in most of southern England and Wales. (Scotland is, as usual, drenched.) The Orders are typically British: complicated, detailed and humane. For example, under Drought Orders you are not allowed to use a hosepipe to fill a garden pond or water feature, unless your water feature features fish. Do not go out and buy goldfish just to beat the ban! pleaded the water company spokesman, interviewed days before the Orders came into force. The BBC journalist asked…

• Austerity

  Duchess

  20 Jan 2012 | 7:13 am

  Saturday Long delayed winter has finally come, and the fire is the one chore I cannot neglect. Every few days I heave a 25 kg bag of coal from the roof, carry it the 62 ft length of the boat and drag it onto the covered section of the bow. From there I shovel up several scuttlefuls of coal a day, and, kneeling in front of the stove, pull the riddling arm, fast in and out, in and out. When the grate is clear I swap new black nuggets for the dusty, grey ash. It is my third winter on the boat and the bags feel heavier than they used to. I’m older than most of the people I know living on…

• That powerless feeling

  Duchess

  16 Jan 2012 | 5:53 pm

  I arrived back on Pangolin on New Year’s Eve. I had only intended to be away for two or three days, but in the end I was gone a full week. Whenever I started to say it was time for me to go home, someone asked what was for dinner, and all eyes turned to me. It was alarmingly easy to slide back into jobs I thought I had long ago shed, and once again I found myself in charge of the total nutrition for three overgrown children and an ex husband, along with his mother and uncle, who at the last minute made the almost unheard of announcement that they were joining us for the holidays. The…

• My new urban life

  Duchess

  21 Nov 2011 | 4:17 pm

  Way back last summer I started to blog about how I had a new mooring. “These days,” I wrote, “when the British Waterways inspector strides down the towpath in formal dark trousers and white short-sleeved shirt with navy epaulettes (which I guess someone in HR thought made their employees look proper nautical), I neither duck out of sight nor race out to offer him coffee and biscuits, my former alternating strategies for dealing with Pangolin’s semi-legal mooring status.  Now I don’t care when I see him tapping my license number into his hand-held electronic thingy.  He can…

• Warning: contains scenes of nudity

  Duchess

  3 May 2011 | 3:08 pm

  I have been away — that is, I have been away from England, from my boaty home, and from my own four foot wide, lumpy, boaty bed. I left in late March, when the crocuses had already almost gone by, the daffodils were in glorious bloom, and even the odd tulip had risked opening to the young sun. I flew across the Atlantic and a few months backwards into a late winter that still lingered when it was almost May and time to think about heading home again. In five weeks I slept in seven beds. In Washington DC I was promoted to the guest bedroom.  My father, 86 and frail, insisted on…

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  Hope Bomb

• The Vancouver Marathon (big heart)

  jess

  7 May 2012 | 12:44 pm

  I did it! And i’m going to tell you the story, simply because i want to preserve the memory while it’s still in there. I prepared well leading up to race day. Ate all the right things, drank all the water and rested as much as possible. I had dinner with all my running friends, which was really, truly wonderful. It felt so good to be sitting with a bunch of people i truly care about and share the running stories that don’t interest most of the people in my normal life. We laughed, and ate and settled into our pre-race nerves. This group is great because we cross all the…

• blogging

  jess

  15 Apr 2012 | 11:22 am

  I started blogging in 2005 as a way to reach out to other mothers and share what i was going through. I had four kids in a six year period and after all the birthing and pregnancies and breastfeeding was done i found myself a little lost in motherhood. At the time it was really the beginning of personal blogging and i was lucky enough to get in on the ground floor and forge a path with an amazing group of women for the beginning of what would soon become known as “mommyblogging.”   I knew right from the start that what i was writing about was much more personal than just the…

• breathe now

  jess

  11 Apr 2012 | 11:19 am

    I’ve been thinking, obsessing about two things lately. The marathon and speaking at Breathe Now this weekend. Time has been at a minimum to focus on either of these, which has led me to obsess more.   The marathon is going to happen. After my long run yesterday i realized that the months of training have magically worked. Though running 30km is still incredibly tough, mostly playing the mental game, i finish and i can go about my normal day. The days of muscle aches and stomach trouble are behind me. My body is there.   Speaking at Breathe Now is an entirely different…

• 27 Mar 2012 | 11:16 am

  jess

  27 Mar 2012 | 11:16 am

  I went for my longest run in this training season yesterday. 32 kilometers. That is a big number. It’s been almost  a year since my three stress fractures training for the same marathon last spring. This time around i have been more careful. Two years into running and i’ve learned a few things. Sometimes less is better. I only run four days a week. Three of those runs are less than 90 minutes and i save my legs for the long run. It seems to be paying off. Although i felt like crap for the last five kilometers yesterday i woke up this morning feeling tired, but not sore or stiff.

• team

  jess

  20 Mar 2012 | 3:44 pm

    I’ve met some amazing people through my computer. People who have touched my life on a daily basis simply by seeing some words from them pop up in my world as i sit quietly in the morning, cup of coffee in hand, enjoying a few peaceful moments.   I am not a social person. I don’t like parties. I don’t like any sort of gathering actually. I prefer the company of my family or nothing at all. Yet i crave human contact, to feel connection to people. It’s a strange sort of world inside my head. If i didn’t have my computer it would have been a very lonely…

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  Heather A Goodman

• On Reading

  heather

  15 May 2012 | 12:06 pm

  I’ve always loved books. I fell in love with books before I could read, when my parents would read story after story to me, and I’d memorize the stories, and my mom would tell her friends that I could read before I could because I not only knew the books word-for-word, but I knew when to turn the pages and where to look at which words. (Don’t worry–she always revealed her joke before they called the nightly news.) Year after year, I handed my parents my Christmas list–a list of books. Then I’d spend Christmas day and the rest of the week finishing those…

• Belonging: Finding a Home in Church

  heather

  10 May 2012 | 11:07 am

  Ed Cyzewski has been doing a series on Belonging (I highly recommend following both that series as well as his Women in Ministry series). Inspired by his words (as I often am), I decided to give you a snippet of my story and how I’ve learned that I can belong in a church that hurt me. A few years ago, our church canceled the service my husband and I attended. A word about this service: it was more than a place that played the kind of music with which we connected, that worshiped the way we wanted to worship, that included people who looked and thought and felt like we do. It was a place…

• Going Small

  heather

  2 May 2012 | 11:11 am

  There’s that commercial that begins with a montage of people, in corporate meetings, on the news, on stage, on talk shows: “big, big, big, big” when one guy says, “small.” I feel like that one guy. We like things big: bigger houses, bigger ideas, bigger audience, congregation, or reach. The smallest coffee we can buy is “tall.” We shop at Costco to buy big quantities and swear to big resolutions for big weight-loss. We want the biggest opportunity, biggest impact, biggest legacy. God works in the big: mass exodus from Egypt, the 3000 added to the 150…

• The Road Trips and the Book Crates

  heather

  26 Apr 2012 | 3:33 pm

  The unspoken rules of packing for the car trip: one suitcase max per person. Unlimited books allowed. We packed the minivan with cooler and blue and red crates of books, removed the middle seats and spread out the sleeping bags (this was before all the crazy seat-belt and car-seat laws–anyone else feel nostalgic for those days?), cued the tapes (nobody knew his secret ambition), and settled in for 26 hours of reading. Of course, after the 26-hour marathon, we had several weeks ahead of us–time spent at grandparents’ homes, time spent in Ocean City, time spent at family…

• Magic and Craft: Calvin Festival of Faith and Writing 2012

  heather

  24 Apr 2012 | 11:46 am

  Chimamanda Adichie said fiction is magic and craft. This sums up not only fiction (and indeed all of art) but also the Festival of Faith and Writing. I attended because I think Jonathan Safran Foer takes risks with the form of fiction that few take and because I’m slightly in love with Chimamanda Adichie. I couldn’t wait to hear them speak about their writing and, specifically, their writing process. I was not disappointed. They challenged me and encouraged me to play, experiment, take risks, and yes, fail. Art reflects life, and since life changes, so should art. We have freedom…

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  Jamie's Blog

• I Don't Care

  Jamie R Lentzner

  10 May 2012 | 11:08 pm

  May 10, 2012. I was reading all over the web everyone all a flutter this morning regarding the whole Mom breastfeeding her....I don't know 9  year old son (okay he is almost four.....but still) on the cover of Time Magazine.  I read a lot of comments for and against the photo.  Mother's saying it was beautiful, others saying it was gross - and so goes another ridiculous worthless argument about who is a better mother.   I even started to get involved in the dialogue and started imagining my post on this attrocity to society.  Ya, but not for or against breast feeding toddlers,…

• February um....Where Did You Go? And can You find March?

  Jamie R Lentzner

  25 Mar 2012 | 11:42 pm

  March 20, 2012. I swear I have no idea even where February went, and now March is more than half over.  I feel like Rip Van Winkle and I just woke up from a long winters nap.    I mean, I know what I have been doing and spending all my waking hours on, but it is like Spring already!  How can that possibly be when I am pretty sure that I missed Winter, you know while I was sleeping and all.  But in all seriousness this is a list of sorts of what I have been doing: Traveling The Globe....actually just the State I swear I have never traveled this much in such a short time in my life.  I…

• Atlanta Gift Show 2012 - Take One

  Jamie R Lentzner

  24 Jan 2012 | 5:56 pm

  January 24, 2011 It has been over a week since I traveled across the country to walk the 2012 Atlanta Gift Show.  It was overwhelming and exciting to walk the show just for the pure excuse of finding inspiration for new Jamie's Painting & Design Products.  I stayed with three other very talented artists; Shelly Kennedy, Kelly Rightsell and London Edwards.  The laughing and the sharing of stories was enough for me, but we did even more.   We attended a seminar that discussed the 6 top design trends in the Children Industry.  After  that event we were spoiled with drinks and…

• Expecting (or hoping) to find at Atlanta Gift Show 2012

  Jamie R Lentzner

  12 Jan 2012 | 10:40 am

  January 11, 2011. The last two times I walked shows (San Francisco Gift  Show, New York Gift Show, Stationary Show & Surtex) I did it alone....with a capital A for the most part.  I hated it.  I mean not the show or the walking (though my feet were killing me because I wore heels), I hated just being alone.  I hated eating alone.  I hated walking alone.  I remember walking up to a booth that licensed children's art and trying to talk to them....I was so green I thought they were the actual artists who created the art.  The looks and eye rolls I got from the Blonde Marketing…

• Word for 2011....was Change

  Jamie R Lentzner

  6 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am

  January 5, 2011. I am not sure if I am happy or sad to see 2011 come to an end.  It has been an amazing year with lots of changes and new experiences, in my personal life and at  Jamie's Painting & Design.  For most of the year I have tried to keep a positive outlook and stiff upper lip and my sense of humor in order.  Not to say some heated discussions, arguments and tears have not found there way into a few of my days, but I am still standing, so all must be good.   I have bragged for years about how good change is, how I never look back, hate to regret...blah, blah, blah.

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  Woman Tribune

• Photo a Day May: Love

  Holly

  15 May 2012 | 7:54 pm

  Last month, on April 12th to be exact, my partner of six and a half years proposed to me. I will write out the whole proposal story soon, but for now, I can tell you that it was intimate, simple, and perfect. It was a milestone in our relationship and in our lives that was done in a way that truly exemplifies who both of us are at our core as people. My grandmother has, on several occasions, noted that it is fortunate that we have both found each other because she can’t think of anyone else who would have either of us. I think she’s right. If you want to join in, check out the May…

• Tuesday Giveaway Linkup: May 15th – May 22nd

  Holly

  15 May 2012 | 4:27 am

  Happy Tuesday, everyone! It’s time for another week of great giveaways, so use this space to help spread the word about the giveaways going on at your blog using the linky below. While you’re here, don’t forget to visit the many other giveaways going on around the blogosphere. Who knows, maybe you’ll win some really cool stuff! Here’s the deal: Use the linky below to link up your giveaways, but remember, you’re linking only to actual giveaways. This means no affiliate links, Twitter, Facebook, or Google+ profiles, or to main blogs or websites. Lastly, if…

• Photo a Day May: Grass

  Holly

  14 May 2012 | 10:45 pm

  Every spring it seems as if everyone I communicate with retreats to their gardens and post plenty of pictures of the amazing things they have grown. Throughout the past few years, I have been remarkably jealous of these people growing their own vegetables and herbs because I had been living in an apartment with absolutely no outside space to call my own, and indoor container gardening was out because I have two cats who have completely destroyed whatever plants we had the audacity to bring inside. This year I stopped being jealous because I was finally able to start my own garden in the yard…

• A Woman’s Journey Back to the Light — Love Thy Self!

  Joss

  14 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Having turned 45 years old this fall and having lost all my children from the nest, I am in a reflective phase of my life. I felt very lonely and lost at first, but am now embracing the opportunity for reflection and a restart of sorts. Growing up, I was a young girl looking for love any which way I could get it. I was manufacturing love all around me; I loved my gorgeous salesman husband, I loved my curious little children, I slaved to be the best wife and mother I could be. Periodically I felt resentment, loneliness, depression, and a feeling that my life lacked meaning. I had arrived at…

• Photo a Day May: Mum

  Holly

  13 May 2012 | 9:37 pm

  This whole Photo a Day challenge was created by Fat Mum Slim, who is Australian, so when we see ‘mum,’ we’re talking about moms here, which is naturally expected today since it is Mother’s Day after all. This is actually the one day in the entire month that had me second-guessing whether I should participate in Photo a Day May or wait until next month’s challenge to hop on board. Mother’s Day has always been an especially difficult day for me. I call it my “dark day.” I wasn’t raised by a fit and capable mother. While she has always been…

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  Carrie and Danielle

• Top 7 US travel destinations

  BB

  14 May 2012 | 3:21 pm

  The United States is easily one of the most popular countries to visit in the world and so it is not a surprise that people continue to try and get their ESTA US Visas as soon as possible so that they can visit the country. All you really need [...] No related posts.

• Do-It-Yourself Catering vs. Calling the Pros: Four Rules of Thumb to Consider

  Danielle

  9 May 2012 | 1:12 pm

  Most of us would hire a caterer for every meal if we had the money, but cost isn’t the only factor that should affect this decision. Despite the natural variation personal preference will provoke in the DIY vs. pro catering debate, there are several rules of thumb that can [...] No related posts.

• 5 Tips To Have A Healthier Office

  Danielle

  19 Apr 2012 | 4:57 pm

  Keeping your office healthy can be approached in a number of ways. Creating a healthy office environment isn’t limited to just how clean the work surfaces are, but also the overall health of co-workers, employees, and other staff members. Consider these tips when enacting healthy initiatives in your office: Better vending [...] No related posts.

• Power tool safety

  Danielle

  17 Apr 2012 | 4:16 pm

  Power tools offer a wide range of conveniences and have become everyday machines for a number of people. All sorts of power tools include modern safety features that help keep you safe from harm. Although everything from drills to table saws are commonplace in the average home, you must [...] No related posts.

• Does Audio Yoga Really Work?

  BB

  16 Apr 2012 | 9:39 am

  A yoga class in audio format is the perfect solution for home or self practice.   So many times I have tried to follow a Yoga DVD only to find that I am unable to commit to the practice because my eyes are always being drawn towards the TV to find out what [...] No related posts.

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  Women in Business, Jobs, Women Entrepreneurs, Women in the News: News On Women

• SoMoLend LLC, Founded by CEO Candace Klein, Raises $1.17 million in Seed Funding

  Alice Krause

  15 May 2012 | 8:41 pm

  SoMoLend LLC, an alternative borrowing software-as-a-service lending platform founded by CEO Candace Klein, raised $1.17 million in seed funding led by CincyTech. Candace saw that small businesses needed more lending resources beyond traditional banks, and so she founded the company. Read more in the marketwire press release.

• ModCloth, Co-Founded by Susan Gregg Koger, Raises $25 million in VC Funding.

  Alice Krause

  15 May 2012 | 8:14 pm

  ModCloth, the online retailer co-founded by Susan Gregg Koger (pictured with her Co-Founder husband Eric), raised $25 million in new VC funding led by Norwest Venture Partners. Susan started thrift shopping for unique vintage finds when she was in high school. The company board of directors includes several women: Theresia Gouw Ranzetta of Accel, Ann Miura-Ko of Floodgate, and co-founder Susan Gregg Koger. Read more about the funding in the company press release.

• Drawbridge, Founded by Kamakshi Sivaramakrishnan, Raises $6.5 million Series A Funding

  Alice Krause

  15 May 2012 | 7:55 pm

  Drawbridge, founded by Kamakshi Sivaramakrishnan, raised $6.5 million in Series A funding from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Sequoia Capital. Kamakshi had been with Google and before that a Research Scientist at AdMob before founding Drawbridge. Read more in the article on techcrunch.com.

• Jillian Alexander talks About "Unlocking the Full Potential of Women at Work"

  Alice Krause

  15 May 2012 | 10:04 am

  Managing Director of Corporate Development & Strategy at Conduit Consulting LLC Jillian Alexander has worked tirelessly to help women get ahead.  But the recently published "Unlocking the Full Potential of Women at Work" report produced by McKinsey & Company, as research partner to the Wall Street Journal’s Executive Task Force for Women in the Economy, demonstrates little progress has been made within the largest corporations. "This report illustrates how few companies employ proactively 'developing and promoting their female workforce' as a strategic…

• Yvette Hollingsworth Made Chief Compliance Officer at Wells Fargo

  Alice Krause

  15 May 2012 | 8:51 am

  Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) appointed Yvette Hollingsworth (pictured) Chief Compliance Officer. Yvette had been managing director and global head of Operations Compliance and Financial Crimes Compliance & Risk Management for Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank. Yvette will report to Caryl Athanasiu, who is executive vice president and chief operational risk officer in the Corporate Risk group at Wells Fargo. See Business Wire press release.

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  Rise of the Innerpreneur

• Doing Serious Things Badly

  Tara Joyce

  30 Apr 2012 | 4:26 pm

  THIS IS SERIOUS, my ego screams. She wants my work to be great. For her, it isn’t enough to create, it’s only worth while if I create something great. For her, it isn’t about quantity, only quality. She is not content with letting me practice and discover my process. She wants serious results, and she wants them now. She, my ego, has begun her screaming, and quickly my previously delightful project becomes a source of anxiety. Doubt has set up shop and I find I’m no longer working for the sake of it. I’m no longer happy just being on the field, suddenly I need to…

• Asking My Mentor About… Sharing What I Do

  Tara Joyce

  24 Apr 2012 | 1:16 pm

  Christine Dionese and I are Peer-to-Peer Mentoring each other. Here’s what we’ve been asking each other about lately… Christine’s Question “Generally I’m the one handing out relationship advice, but looks like I need a fresh take on this one! I have always had great success working with friends. I’m in the beginning stages of a new project with a friend and I’m already thinking I may need to dissolve the business side of it. I move fast and work fast… and they don’t. I can appreciate every effort a snail makes, but not in this case.

• Marney Makridakis: April 2012 Innerpreneur Spotlight

  Tara Joyce

  19 Apr 2012 | 2:53 pm

  Marney Makridakis Author of Creating Time & Founding Flower Child of ArtellaLand.com Artella Land On Facebook I am: The founding flower child of ArtellaLand.com, creator of the ARTbundance™ approach of self-discovery through creativity, author of Creating Time, and mom to a wise and wildly colorful three-year-old boy. My passion is for: Switching on creative light bulbs within people, so that we all may light up the world with our own unique spark. My business helps you: Catalyze unawakened inklings and inspirations to come alive and passionately thrive. The Creative Isles of Artella…

• Don’t Take My Advice

  Tara Joyce

  9 Apr 2012 | 6:39 pm

  In business and in life. I can’t possibly know what is best for you more than you do. You are your own best adviser. You have all the answers you’ll ever need inside of you. There is no one you will ever meet that you will learn more from than your Self. You may need support in asking the questions that will move you in the direction of your answers, but ultimately, what is right for you is a question only you have the answer to. Do you trust that the guide inside you knows what’s best? All the things you don’t know. I have moments where the idea that I might actually know…

• The Power of Our Wildest Dreams

  Tara Joyce

  30 Mar 2012 | 5:46 pm

  Perhaps you’re like me and you find yourself yearning for the completion of your dreams. I dream of the day when my current “struggles” are behind me. I dream of the day when my first book is written and published, and my second is hot in pursuit. I dream of visiting space. The word ‘dream’ can have a pie-in-the-sky quality to it that makes me uncomfortable though. It’s not that I think dreams are unrealistic to have. I truly believe that our dreams can come true. But we have to be realistic about achieving them. My dreams can only come true when I am true to them. Only…

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  Get Organized Wizard

• If It’s Not Useful Or Beautiful – It’s Clutter

  Michele Connolly

  13 May 2012 | 8:46 pm

  This quote from artist and textile designer William Morris is a pithy prescription for avoiding clutter in your home. Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful. To earn its place in your house, office, closet or life, according to Morris, each thing must: Serve a useful purpose and/or Make you happy. Which means you can count as clutter anything that: You don’t use regularly Doesn’t work You find ugly Has unpleasant memories or associations Is tatty or dirty or broken or uncomfortable Doesn’t suit you You only keep because it was…

• BRAND NEW 30-Day Weight Loss-athon Pack: Just $4.95 (83% Off) For A Short Time Only

  Michele Connolly

  10 May 2012 | 7:42 am

  You may know I’ve been running a 30-Day Weight Loss-athon over at 52 Weight Loss Missions. Each day we completed a 10-minute task relating to diet, exercise or mindset. As with all my programs, the focus was on taking action and being accountable. With more than 2,500 people signed up for the daily emails, a lot of action was taken over those 30 days! I’ve now packaged up the program into a neat little 30-Day Weight Loss-athon Pack containing: The 30-day email series An interactive workbook with: - All 30 x 10-minute tasks covering diet, exercise and mindset - To-do list for each…

• How To Stop Procrastinating? Sit Down To Write

  Michele Connolly

  8 May 2012 | 10:12 pm

  At the moment I’m re-reading The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. It’s a wonderful book on overcoming resistance and doing meaningful stuff. Early in the book Pressfield says There’s a secret that real writers know that wannabe writers don’t, and the secret is this: It’s not the writing part that’s hard. What’s hard is the sitting down to write. You could say the same about decluttering, exercising, that project you’ve been meaning to do… In every situation where procrastination raises its nasty, multifarious little heads, what’s…

• FREE 30-Day Weight Loss-athon Program At 52 Weight Loss Missions

  Michele Connolly

  22 Mar 2012 | 8:52 am

  Every year I run a FREE, action-based program in April. This year my program is for people who have a few extra pounds they’d like to shed, and are looking for a burst of motivation, inspiration and community support to help them take action. It’s called the 30-Day Weight Loss-athon and I’ll be running it on the blog over at 52 Weight Loss Missions. It involves 30 days of 10-minute actions. Easy peasy! You can get all the details here. If you’ve been putting off your goal to lose weight, start exercising or overcome emotional eating, then this cool, FREE program could…

• Get Organized and Declutter for Spring

  Michele Connolly

  20 Mar 2012 | 10:44 am

  Spring has just begun in the US. What a lovely time of year! Whether you live in the US or on the other side of the world (Australia) like I do, you may be feeling inspired to spring clean – or at least to declutter, or to do a little home organization. To help you, I’ve put together a list of some of my most popular posts from the past couple of years on decluttering and organizing your house, or simply making a fresh start. I hope there’s something here to help and motivate you! Reboot Your Motivation With Some Small New Beginnings Declutter Your Life and Home Home…

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  Danielle LaPorte: white hot truth + sermons on life

• Why I stopped meditating: acts of rebellion + intention

  Danielle LaPorte

  15 May 2012 | 12:32 am

  “Meditator” isn’t a label I’d give myself, though I’ve meditated for years — in temples, on the bus, on cushions, in the tub, with and without formalities and teachers. (People who put things like, “And Joe has been a meditator for twenty years…” in their bios make me wonder. Unless of course, you’re a mediation teacher. But otherwise it doesn’t impress me as a pick up line, mostly because I’ve known some long-time meditators who were very cranky, or paranoid, or rude to waiters. Meditating doesn’t guarantee that…

• Make Money. Change The World: My Big B-School Giveaway and a Tell All Q+A.

  Danielle LaPorte

  11 May 2012 | 9:28 am

  Women who get and leverage online marketing have the highest profits, the best customers, and a business that makes money 24-7. It doesn’t matter if you’re selling products or services, whether you sell jewellery or you’re a coach or an author, and it doesn’t matter if you have a local business or if you’ve got customers all over the world — doing business online is the new reality of doing business. - Marie Forleo.com Let me slowly repeat the key part of this statement o’ gold: Women who “get” and leverage online marketing have the…

• Friday’s Thank You Gift

  Danielle LaPorte

  10 May 2012 | 11:48 pm

  The Workbook O’ Fire contains ALL of the worksheets that appear in THE FIRE STARTER SESSIONS. 17 of them. So for those of you who can’t bear to write in the book, or who got the Kindle or Nook or audio edition…voila! They’re all here in one place to be printed out and inked up with your knowing. Download the Workbook O’Fire These exercises aren’t fluffy Q&As repackaged from all the self -help seminars we’ve all been to. These worksheets have some traction. You’ll think. You’ll go deeper. You’ll let go. You’ll take action.

• Thursday’s Thank You Gift

  Danielle LaPorte

  9 May 2012 | 10:00 pm

  Print it. Plaster it. Chant it.

• Wednesday’s Thank You Gift

  Danielle LaPorte

  8 May 2012 | 10:00 pm

  Who loves ya, baby? I do! THE FIRE STARTER SESSIONS is also available as an audio book. I get to go all sultry Kerouac and ar-tic-u-late my worrrds. But that’s beside the point. PREZZIES! Audio segment: Calling All Sovereigns of Time! I loved recording the audio. Three long days, in a dark room in LA, drinking tea and talking about myself. Hell ya!

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  Oh hey, what's up?

• Remember that time a stray dog jumped through my car window?

  Corrin

  14 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  If there weren’t witnesses, no one would ever believe this story. On our drive home from South Padre Island this weekend, we stopped at a Dairy Queen in the middle of nowhere. I rolled down the window, placed our order, and started to pull forward to pay when I spotted a big, friendly looking mutt outside the front door of the restaurant. Being the dog lover that I am, I said hello to the pup who cocked his head and perked up. I thought he must be waiting for his owner inside, but no; he wasn’t on a leash so he jauntily ran towards my open window. He jumped up to say hello and was…

• Cash, Money, Clothes

  Corrin

  12 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Thanks for sticking around for another edition of Cash, Money, Clothes! Are you liking it? Have you joined in? You probably should. I was so close to a no-spend-week (something I’ve been trying to attain since my very first paycheck) but the necessities are necessary. Veggies, toilet paper, mascara. $37 CVS $38 grocery $48 Target Where’d you spend your money this week? Another great post from Oh Hey!

• Like French Kissing a Unicorn

  Corrin

  11 May 2012 | 6:48 pm

  The Shops at Target are so cute and the Webster for Target line is adorable. Unfortunately, everything I ordered was elephant-size so it all had to go back. Shopping sabbatical saved. I really think people underestimate the  merits of crushed ice. It makes pop fizzier, homemade iced coffee perfect, and is infinitely useful in case of emergency. Fatkini. Work it. Raygun is where I bought my favorite Yay Cleavage tshirt (not only is it funny, the material is divine) and now I’m loving the I’m not a player I just blog a lot tshirt (even though it’s super cheesy). I just…

• Corrin’s Camaro

  Corrin

  9 May 2012 | 11:08 am

  When I was a freshman in high school, my English teacher, Miss Cacey, taught a lesson around the song Johnny’s Camaro by David Wilcox. I don’t remember what the lesson was or how the song related, but I remember that we sat in a circle in the commons area, listed to the song on an old record player, and most everyone in the class rolled their eyes. Clearly I was not one of those people as for the last fourteen years, every time I’ve spotted a Camaro, I’ve spontaneously busted into my own personal rendition of Johnny’s Camaro. Wwhich is basically me screaming…

• The Week in Instagram

  Corrin

  8 May 2012 | 7:18 am

  I don’t know how you all feel about Instagram recaps (and everybody seems to be doing them lately), but I love them. It’s a nice way to slow down and remember the week that was. On Instagram? Leave your username so I can follow! (I’m CorrinRenee. But you probably could have guessed that.) Forget the rides. The best part of SeaWorld is dropping $6 on trays of slimy dead fish to feed the animals. Ollie was up to his usual shenanigans last week. And by shenannigans I mean snoozin’ and treats. While it all looks tasty, the most important element of this photo is the oyster…

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  girlsguideto.com

• QotD: May 15, 2012

  15 May 2012 | 10:22 pm

  I don't miss him anymore. Most of the time, anyway. I want to. I wish I could but unfortunately, it's true: time does heal. It will do so whether you like it or not, and there's nothing anyone can do about it. If you're not careful, time will take away everything that ever hurt you, everything you have lost, and replace it with knowledge. Time is a machine: it will convert your pain into experience... It will force you to move on and you will not have a choice in the matter. ~Charles Yu, How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe

• Ten Steps to a Positive Body Image

  15 May 2012 | 8:51 pm

  It seems I really struck a nerve yesterday when I brought up weight stereotyping. I guess that dealing with body image, both our own and others’, is a big deal. I know it is for me. I’ll go personal here for a minute: I struggle with this pretty much constantly. My inner monologue is relentless. “Does anyone notice I gained 2 pounds?” “Ugh, look at my arms in that picture.” “How do I look standing next to her? Better suck it in.” All day long. And I don’t know why. I’m not thin by any means, but nor am I really overweight. And…

• Your question

  15 May 2012 | 7:19 pm

  My boyfriend and I have been together for about 9 months, and he has lived with me for about 5-6 of those months. When we first started dating, we had TONS of sex, (seriously, a couple times I counted up to about 7 times in one day!) and we always have great sex, but lately, I've noticed that I do most of the initiating. I keep count every time we start to fool around and I'm always the one that starts things off, except for a couple rare times that he will start it. It really bothers me and I've brought it up before. When I initiate, he still gets revved up and we have good sex, but he just…

• Skin Cancer Prevention Tips from Eco Tan’s Eva Pawlus

  15 May 2012 | 5:52 pm

  It's Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention month and while we love to get ourselves a healthy summer glow, getting skin cancer is not sexy. Instead, we'd rather protect ourselves. Since 1970, the incidence of melanoma among young women has skyrocketed, rising eight-fold, and current estimates predict that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. This year alone, melanoma rates in the U.S. are expected to jump: 76,250 new cases will be diagnosed, and that’s 6,020 more than in 2011. That’s some scary stuff, ladies! We want to kick off this summer right, but…

• Make-Up Sex: Do or Don’t?

  15 May 2012 | 4:16 pm

  I just read this article by psychologist Seth Meyers in which he discusses why he thinks make-up sex is bad. For you, for your partner, for your relationship. Clearly, this is great for a discussion! His argument: “In general, make-up sex is bad news because it reinforces fighting and emotional drama. Think about it: If you have amazing sex after you have a huge fight, doesn't it make sense to fight again when the reward is so great?” In a healthy relationship, you and your guy come together after an argument because you feel close. Your discussion was intimate and it makes sense…

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  YourTango | The Latest Smart Talk About Love

• All Grown Up? John Mayer Explains His "Dumb Interviews"

  PopCrush

  15 May 2012 | 5:08 pm

  John Mayer can speak again! The talented guitarist, whose vocal problems forced him to cancel his spring tour and led him to record instrumental covers of Lana Del Rey songs, visited "Ellen" today to chat about his new album "Born and Raised" and his recent Botox injections ... read more

• Should I Leave My Sexless Marriage? [VIDEO]

  mfleming

  15 May 2012 | 5:04 pm

  When you said your wedding vows, was there anything about a sex quota? Probably not. Still, if you and your husband have stopped having sex, you may wonder if that gives you the green light to leave him. In this video, psychologist, sex therapist and YourTango Expert Dr. Megan Fleming discusses what to do when sex with your spouse goes from regular to hardly ever.read more

• Weird Sex News: Two Men Say Prostitutes Stole Their iPhones

  Huffington Post Weird News

  15 May 2012 | 4:50 pm

  Apparently owning a smart phone does not boost its user's intelligence. Two men who told police that prostitutes stole their iPhones allegedly started a sex-worker shootout at a California motel on Thursday.read more

• Talk The Talk: Is Bragging As Good As Sex?

  Tom

  15 May 2012 | 4:29 pm

  I'm pretty sure the eggheads at Harvard are the only people who could come up with something like this. A study has revealed that the same part of the brain which is responsible for making sex feel good is also gratified by bragging.read more

• 5 Facts You Didn't Know About Masturbation

  Amanda Chatel

  15 May 2012 | 3:47 pm

  According to my mother, women don't masturbate. The fact that I do, and she knows this because she reads what I write and I don't find the need to keep quiet about the subject, is not only upsetting to her but further proof that I "act like a man." read more

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  Female Forum

• Spider Veins and Laser Treatment

  15 May 2012 | 11:24 am

  Are you one of the millions of people who suffer from spider veins? Spider veins are those small, thin veins that are just beneath the skin’s surface. If you have them, you know it – and you probably spend much of your time trying to hide them. Or, you’ve endured painful injections to try to get rid of them. Spider Veins 101 Spider veins are most common in the legs due to pressure and the force of gravity, but they can also appear most anywhere, even the face. There are three basic spatters in which spider veins develop. They may appear as thin separate lines, they may look like a…

• Should You Send Your Child to Preschool?

  15 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  Do you have a little one that is nearing pre-school age? If so, you may be wondering if you should enroll your child in preschool. The truth is that as the parent, you are the only one who truly knows what is best for your child. However, preschool may be a good thing for your child. Medical professionals and educators all seem to agree that children between the ages of three and five are ripe for education and a bit of structured development. They believe these early years lay the foundation for a child’s self esteem, social skills, and even future academic achievement. Benefits of…

• Discover Your Secret Sexual Bounce

  15 May 2012 | 10:36 am

  If we’ve said it once…we’ve said it a million times…. “For women the best aphrodisiacs are words. The G-spot is in the ears. He who looks for it below there is wasting his time. ” ~Isabel Allende Now, these words are not meant to be taken literally (as there are plenty places “down there” that need attending to) but I find that many if not all women, regardless of age, race, location or level of sexual desire, all tend to agree on one common theme: FOREPLAY DOES NOT START IN THE BEDROOM. This concept in and of itself appears to be purposely ignored by most men with an almost…

• Empty Nest Syndrome: Becoming an Empty Nester

  9 May 2012 | 5:33 pm

  Empty nest is a term all parents face with mixed feelings. On one hand, the term itself makes a laughable mental image. There is dread, worry, fear, excitement, anxiety, accomplishment, and a whole grab bag of terrifying and intermixed feelings swirling around and combining into a confusing jumble. I spent years both before and after dealing with my feelings on being an empty nester. Here are my thoughts on the matter, and a few tips with how to cope. Early on, as my kids began to grow up, I would at times think longingly of being an empty nester. This sounds terrible, but I believe it is…

• Single Mom Dating Tips

  18 Apr 2012 | 4:08 pm

  As a single mom it can be difficult to venture out into the dating world. Single mothers have to wear many hats, putting on the dating hat, too, can be overwhelming. The good news is it’s possible to be a single mom and have fun dating and relaxing with people of the opposite sex. The key is to keep your wits about you, and to understand that you are the one that makes the rules. Here are some tips that can help guide you.  Be Emotionally Healthy If you have recently left a relationship, give yourself time to heal emotionally before you start dating. It is easy to get involved with…

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  She Takes on the World

• The Benefits of Becoming a Blog Contributor

  Deborah Sweeney

  15 May 2012 | 9:16 am

  Ready to start building a solid web presence through blogging? Being a contributing writer to well-renowned blogging websites has a series of benefits that give back to you, your business, and to the audience reading making it a triple threat (and a necessary one at that!) to have tied to your name. You Gain Credibility Want to prove yourself as an expert within your field? Offer to write a guest blog post on a topic that you have years of experience with. People love to read about the journey to success, particularly when you’re just starting out in the business world, because…

• Video Presenting vs. Stage Presenting

  Bianca Te Rito

  11 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  In my experience, many people who are used to presenting on stage (or in front of a room), are not aware of how they need to adapt their presentation style to the technical requirements and demands of the video camera. This includes; ♦ body positioning, body language and gestures, body movement vocal range ♦ eye-contact with the lens ♦ camera framing and camera angles ♦ backgrounds and setting the scene – to mention a few. Stage vs. Screen Presenting on video requires the presenter to “pull people in” (screen presence) whereas stage presenting requires the presenter to…

• 10 Challenges Women Entrepreneurs Are Facing and What WE Are Doing About It

  Natalie MacNeil

  7 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  Natalie Sisson and Natalie MacNeil in LA A Grand Vision for Women Entrepreneurs When I started She Takes on the World I had a big vision for women entrepreneurs. That vision has been unfolding before my eyes and I’m pleased to say that as of Friday She Takes on the World Inc. raised its first round of funding! We’re ready to play a bigger game. One of the problems I’ve been working to tackle is this: Of the 40% of businesses owned by women, 70% of these earned less than $50,000 in revenue last year. I really want to see more women entrepreneurs earning what they’re…

• Ask a CEO: How Can I Make a Totally Unreasonable Request (When I’m Sure They’ll Resent Me for Even Asking)?

  Annette Saldana

  5 May 2012 | 9:04 am

  A female CEO we love! Indra Nooyi of PepsiCo.This is the second in a monthly series in which we ask women CEOs a burning question, and they answer. Be sure to check out the first post in the series if you haven’t already. I’ve been interviewing more than 100 CEOs and exploring the relationships between their success and effective requests. These women all own companies with revenues of 1MM and up. Want to ask a CEO? Email your question to annette@irresistiblerequests.com. They’re not feeling it. You haven’t even asked yet, but you can tell they’re not going to like this. And you…

• 5 Empowering Words for Women

  Mary Foley

  1 May 2012 | 12:31 pm

    As we wrestle with life’s challenges, gain new awareness, and learn more about ourselves, words can take on new, deeper meanings.  Words like forgiveness, love, boundaries, and joy, become attached to personal experiences that make them rich and meaningful. Mary Cox Garner, author of The Hidden Souls of Words:  Keys to Transformation Through the Power of Words, says words can stimulate us to make powerful transformations in our lives if we let them.  These five words have empowered and transformed mine.  My hope is that they will inspire you to identify the five words that have…

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  Shaman Mother

• Travel Photography

  Shaman Mother

  18 Apr 2012 | 4:46 pm

• Love is a many splendored thing

  Shaman Mother

  10 Feb 2012 | 5:34 pm

  Valentine’s Day scents are in the air with roses, candy, cards, candles and love songs… then why in the world is Adele the British pop singer, the #1 entertainer in the world with her songs about heart break?  Millions of people relate to her sad songs. Is humanity addicted to pain?  As I‘m writing this [...]

• Truth

  Shaman Mother

  8 Oct 2011 | 8:55 pm

  One of my favorite childhood stories was Pinocchio, the toy made by loving hands of Geppetto who created the puppet.  Pinocchio like the prodigal son goes through a series of experiences that hurt and disappoint his Father.  One of the scenes in the Disney movie that stands out is when Pinocchio lies and his nose [...]

• Hurricanes in life are good

  Shaman Mother

  27 Aug 2011 | 7:00 am

  This Blog was written last year at this time…..thought it was appropriate to re-post this Blog. I’m confident that everyone has weathered the storm! _________________________________________________________ Back blogging…..just recently returned from an annual family vacation in Bermuda. I have been in Bermuda the last week in August for over twenty-five years. It’s hurricane season and in [...]

• Expectations…are they good or bad?

  Shaman Mother

  16 Jul 2011 | 10:40 am

  It’s healthy to have dreams, goals and desires in life.The real trick is to accept the outcome realizing that there is good in everything.It’s truly a balancing act! How many of us live life without any expectations?  I know that I don’t.  As a human being I have a perspective of how things SHOULD be [...]

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  The Eloquent Woman

• Use the Coco Chanel method to gauge what's too much in your presentation

  Denise Graveline

  14 May 2012 | 5:15 am

  I nearly fell into that night-before-your-presentation trap a couple of weeks ago. You know this feeling: You're reviewing your slides and rehearsing what you'll say against them, and then decide to throw in one more tactic, one more audience interaction, one more slide or video. In this case, I almost upended the order of my presentation so I could make use of a tactic that has worked well before. It even fit with my topic. Fortunately, I stopped myself, thinking, "Remember Coco." That's Coco Chanel, the epitome of elegance, who's said to have advised women "Before you head out the door,…

• Famous Speech Friday: Severn Suzuki's 1992 UN Earth Summit speech

  Denise Graveline

  11 May 2012 | 6:15 am

  It's been 20 years since Vancouver native Severn Suzuki, then 12 years old, took the microphone at the United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. Five minutes later, she'd delivered a speech that's still going viral, popularly known online as "The Girl Who Silenced the World for Five Minutes." She was 9 when she started the Environmental Children's Organization with a small group of other children, and they raised the money to attend the UN Earth Summit, where Severn closed a plenary session with this speech. One reason the speech worked so well was her tactic of addressing the…

• Speaking Science: Avoiding the Copycat Chills When You Speak

  Becky Ham

  9 May 2012 | 6:15 am

  Have you ever participated in a conversation that left you cold? I mean literally cold, like you found yourself shivering after the talking stopped? If so, you might have been speaking with a creepy mimic, according to a new study by social psychologists from the Netherlands. (Their paper's still in press, but you can learn more about it here.) People often mimic the movements of others when speaking. We rub our noses in a similar way, or tilt our heads in unison, and it's mostly unconscious when it happens. Some studies even suggest that this kind of mimicry can bring people together,…

• Do you turn down speaking gigs because you're not "the expert?"

  Denise Graveline

  7 May 2012 | 7:45 am

  In the recent post Do you talk yourself out of speaking--or say yes to opportunity? I was exploring the suggestion I've heard that qualified women speakers refer invitations on to men or otherwise turn down speaking gigs they might have taken. In the comments, Louise Armstrong wrote: Great question that made me squirm when I read it because I think I've been guilty of this from time to time. This may not be a popular opinion but I think, at a certain level of business, some women (not all) feel that everything they do needs to be spectacular in order for them to be taken seriously and…

• Famous Speech Friday: Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard at ANZAC Day

  Denise Graveline

  4 May 2012 | 4:05 am

  (Editor's note: Sydney-based speech and communications coach Claire Duffy, who has a special interest in women and young speakers, is back with a recent speech from Australia's prime minister. I'm happy to have this contribution as another international entry for Famous Speech Friday.) Australia’s Prime Minister Julia Gillard is feisty and personable in debate, and comfortable and easy at walk-arounds, but in interviews and speeches she is criticised for having little animation and a nasal monotone that can sound flat and stilted.   Her address to the Gallipoli Dawn Service this…

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  Everyday Goddess

• May Play, Day 1: And then I caught a cold.

  lizriz

  1 May 2012 | 5:18 pm

  Seriously. Yesterday I wanted to get a jump on May by biking to work. I hadn't biked to work before, so this was a mix of wise choices and poor choices. Wise: I pegged my jeans, remembered my water, and used my inhaler. Poor: I buried my tissues in my backpack. So when my nose started to run, it was sniffle, sniffle, sniffle all the way to work. Stop and dig them out, you're thinking? Pish! I got to work, blew my nose, and proceeded to triumphantly get on with my day. Except... I couldn't seem to shake off the sniffles. And my face was still red a few hours into the day. My skin around my…

• May Play! May Play!

  lizriz

  30 Apr 2012 | 3:46 pm

  Resolved for May: May Play! I'm committing to more playing, physically and mentally. Physically speaking, I'm committing to at least 30 minutes of exercise every day in May. I've been tracking my food occasionally with My Fitness Pal, and one thing that's jumped out at me is the difference just a small amount of exercise in a day makes. A light workout doesn't make me eat more, but suddenly my normal amount of calorie consumption moves below my calorie goal (since I've "earned" extra calories for the day). Basically, I can eat the way I want (read: drink yummy whole milk and butter) if I just…

• A Good Year

  lizriz

  22 Apr 2012 | 10:52 pm

  I'm a big proponent of giving yourself time.Our world and our minds move so quick these days, but still there are things that take more time than you'd like. Healing after a loss is a big one, for example, be it a death or heartbreak. People rarely want to give themselves the time these things often take. 2009. 2010. 2011. These were very challenging years for me. Romantically. Careerwise. Financially. When I got my current job in October - after one hell of a summer - I decided that the holidays would be the holidays, and 2012 - ALL of 2012 - would be my recovery year. I would get through…

• Sure, there's zombies, but have you heard of XOMBIE???

  lizriz

  16 Apr 2012 | 10:19 am

  I have a confession to make. I'm not a big zombie aficionado. Shaun of the Dead, Zombieland, Bite Me, that's really as far as my live-action zombie knowledge and experience goes. My best friends and business partners, on the other hand, are into zombies. Like *really* into zombies. (See Bite Me, listed above.) Luckily, there's a supercool place where our passion for the undead comes together. It's kick-ass, it's animated, it's XOMBIE. The Xombie universe features an animated webseries, online comic, comic books, a novel, and a whole lot of Xombie goodness spinning around this guy, DIRGE:…

• 146

  lizriz

  5 Apr 2012 | 10:11 am

  I'm trying very hard not to panic. I started this post on March 2. As in, I typed in the title and a different first line and then I saved a draft. At the time, "146" was the number on the scale. The weight that bumps me into an "overweight" BMI. The weight at which I really start to see it and feel it. Long past the weight at which my cute winter clothes from LAST YEAR stopped fitting. The cute clothes I didn't get to wear this year after my late summer/fall eat-through-the-stress-a-thon. This week the scale says 147.5. I knew there was a problem, and I gained a pound and a half. And I know…

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• Shabazz Places’ ‘Are You… Can You… Were You? (Felt)’: Good Video Morning

  Shannon Washington

  15 May 2012 | 8:11 am

  Ishmael aka Butterfly almost hits girls on bikes (but still manages to be fine AND wrong), a girls fights with her mom over her clothing and her life choices in … Read the rest

• ‘Girls,’ HPV And Why The STD Is Part Of Lady Life

  Nakia

  14 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Like Parlourista Hillary, I too have identified with an episode of "Girls." I remember having a Hannah moment in college when one of my roommates came home from the campus health center with tears in her eyes.

• Beyoncé Wins NYABJ Journalism Award But Will She Appear To Accept?

  Chantell Black

  12 May 2012 | 1:46 pm

  Over the last week, journalists and non-journalists alike have united in their outcry against the New York Chapter of Association of Black Journalists giving music superstar Beyoncé a journalism award.

• ‘Saved By The Bell’ Star Lark Voorhies’ Plastic Surgery Makes Us Sad

  Hillary Crosley

  11 May 2012 | 12:37 pm

  Minding my business, I peeped MissInfo scribe Mikey Fresh's tweet "Why Lisa Turtle why?" I got my answer and it made me sad.

• Istanbul Travel Tips: Passport!

  Jaime

  11 May 2012 | 9:30 am

  Once upon a time, Turkey knocked on the door of the European Union like an uninvited party guest with a cheap bottle of wine to no avail. But now the Asian- European gateway nation is having the last laugh as Europe languishes in their economic downturn while Turkey skipped their money party, got an early night sleep and is now raring to go.

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  Evil Slutopia

• The 10 Most Slut-Shamed Former Disney Stars?

  Lilith

  14 May 2012 | 12:09 pm

  Hey Complex, fuck you. That's how we feel about your idiotic pop culture piece "The 10 Most Corrupted Former Disney Stars"... (Yes, this piece is from February, but we just found it - via ONTD - and we couldn't let it go without saying something.) No matter how many movies Vanessa Hudgens puts out, including this weekend's Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, they still won't erase the memory of her nude photo scandals. To be fair, she isn't the only former Disney star who has the problem of a tarnished image. From Miley Cyrus' salvia video to Britney Spears' mental breakdown,…

• Johns Scared Stiff: The Dangers of Hookers

  THE EVIL SLUT CLIQUE

  8 May 2012 | 8:40 am

  Disclaimer: We do not normally read The New York Post.We don't even read it like we read Cosmo magazine ("so you don't have to"). The Post is usually too bad even to read as critique. But sometimes their pun-tastic titles catch our attention and we can't help but glance. That's what happened yesterday. The following text conversation happened while one of us was commuting home from work on Monday: Lilith: Reading the Post over someone's shoulder on the train. Gotta google this story later: "Johns Scared Stiff. Class teaches men dangers of hookers". WTF Lilith: I assume it's the Post, based on…

• It Doesn't Have to Say Rape to Be Rape Culture

  Jezebel

  3 May 2012 | 1:12 am

  We recently observed two examples of rape culture in action. Seeing the two incidents back to back, and watching how people reacted to them, really served as a depressing reminder for us of how many people out there still refuse to accept that rape culture is a real thing that does real harm. It also reminded us of how important it is to call this stuff out and talk about it when we see it so that hopefully more people will start to understand.The first incident was a story about a radio DJ on a morning show in Cleveland. The show received a letter from a father who had seen his teenage…

• No, pineapples won't make your junk taste like pina colada

  Lilith

  28 Apr 2012 | 7:24 pm

  Just yesterday we were talking about the taste of semen. (Yeah, you read that correctly.) We were checking out some of the Masque samples that we got at the MOMENTUM Conference. (Masque is a new line of orally-dissolvable, flavored gel strips that block the flavors associated with fellatio.) Neither of us is personally that offended by the taste of semen. Maybe we don't love the flavor but we've never had a problem swallowing after oral sex. However we realize that many many men and women do have a problem with the taste, so that's why we think Masque is an ingenious product. Anything that…

• Sluts Across America

  Jezebel

  27 Apr 2012 | 4:08 pm

  We want to give a shoutout to a new birth control advocacy project called Sluts Across America. In case you've been living under a rock, you know that Rush Limbaugh recently called Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke a slut and a prostitute because she testified at a congressional hearing about the importance of adequate insurance coverage for birth control. You also know that Republican politicians across the country are pushing so much anti-choice, anti-woman legislation right now you'd think they were all contestants on America's Next Top Misogynist or something.Many of us are at the point…

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  Premium Woman

• 10 Top Wardrobe Must-Haves

  Premium Woman

  16 May 2012 | 2:04 am

  It doesn’t matter whether you are a style icon or a fashion novice who likes to keep it simple, your wardrobe should be flexible for any occasion that might pop out of nowhere! An Indian woman is expected to look smart at office and traditional at home. Summing up the right wardrobe can be a daunting task. To avoid any faux-paus, follow these guidelines and you will be fit to march into any room. And experience a lot of heads turning in your direction, of course! A simple white shirt/white kurti/white sari: A crisp white button-down shirt is perfect to

• Summer Style Guide 2012

  Premium Woman

  14 May 2012 | 5:01 am

  2012 is all set to bring out the trend in you. It is that time in the decade that will enhance the individual in you as well as mark the era of evolution of the new woman. This summer it will be to sport the person you are and the way you want the world to see yourself. So go for it. Be it hair accessories or clothes – lock stock and apparel! Locks: This summer if you want to keep your locks long, and then go for the traditional one-length, U cut. You can blow-dry this in and out.

• How to Recognize Signs of Autism

  Premium Woman

  12 May 2012 | 8:24 am

  Autism is a group of developmental disorders that is becoming more and more prevalent throughout the world. Affecting more boys than girls, autism presently has no solid cause or cure. Although the outlook for kids diagnosed with autism used to be fairly grim, there are now many different treatment options available. If you would like to know how to recognize signs of autism, the following tips can help. Familiarize Yourself Before you can recognize signs of autism, it is best to familiarize yourself a bit. Autism is considered a group of disorders because not every case of autism is created

• How to Lose Belly Fat and Get a Flat Stomach?

  Premium Woman

  11 May 2012 | 8:12 am

  Most women often strive towards losing belly fat in order to get a flat stomach. They believe that to have a flat stomach, workouts are highly essential especially, the workouts targeting the abs. It is believed that by performing rigorous workouts, one can eat what they want. This is not true. Ultimately, obtaining a flat stomach for long term is largely dependent on eating the right kinds of foods in addition to performing workouts. There are several effective ways through which the belly fat can be eliminated. In order to lose belly fat, there are three cornerstones that need to

• Hairstyles For The Modern Woman

  Premium Woman

  10 May 2012 | 8:06 am

  Hairstyles are affected by fashion and trends but most women don’t want to take a lot of time to do their hair. Women may have limited time to their hair in the morning before going off to work, or may have a full family life that affords them limited time to get ready in the morning. Most women want to look their best for the world. A few types of hairstyles combine both fashion and ease of style.  Business Style Business style dictates a woman should look put together and in control. A sleek, fashionable style puts your best foot

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  Lip-Sticking

• Comfortable or Sloppy?

  Mary Schmidt

  14 May 2012 | 10:18 am

  By Guest Blogger, Mary Schmidt, Marketing Troubleshooter  Following on Yvonne's post last week, The Power of A Woman's Face  I admit - I look at "stars without makeup" photos on occasion. Most of whom look like normal, pretty people on their day off. And, I'd certainly hate to have people taking shots of me shuffling out - in my bathrobe, flip-flops and Clark Kent glasses - to get the paper off the driveway every morning.  Like Yvonne, as I've gotten older I've gotten more comfortable. At one time, I would never, ever have left the house without my full make-up.  These days, my daily…

• What Men Don't Get About Women's Purses

  Chloe Spencer

  13 May 2012 | 9:14 am

    Article by Chloe Spencer A woman's purse is her most treasured belonging, she never goes anywhere without it, and to lose it basically means losing her life. Right ladies?! Everything is in your purse! Your wallet, credit card, driver's license, keys, cellphone, makeup, to-do lists, perfume, the list goes on. It's pretty much like Mary Poppin's magic bag where you can fit a whole lamp in there and passers-by would never know. I can fit a surprising amount of stuff in my purse, as much as I can get into it. Men may think we're crazy, but the more we have in our purse, the more comfortable…

• Was/Am I A 'Bad' Mother?

  Yvonne

  11 May 2012 | 8:53 am

  Guest blog by Blog Manager Robbi Hess I recently took a 2,400 mile cross country road trip and because of that I had a lot of time alone in the car with talk radio. I imagine it was in response to Mother's Day, but most of the talk show hosts seemed focused on how we mothers have "failed our daughters" or have "forced Hollywood standards" upon them. That got me to thinking about my own daughter. Had I failed her? Let's review.  Let's see, when my daughter was born, I did not breast feed. I know that in light of the recent Times Magazine cover and article I apparently did her a disservice.

• The Key to Getting Your Team on Track—Give them All D’s

  Yvonne

  11 May 2012 | 8:36 am

  Guest blog by AmyK Hutchens, AmyK International, Inc. Imagine if you could get your team on board to work in concert and change the future of your company for the better. What if, in the process, you were also able to give them a greater sense of worth and to inspire them to work toward new goals as a team? Which enhancements to our product or service will make the biggest difference?  How can we cut costs?  Do things better, faster? Stand out from the competition? Every day you are faced with a myriad of challenges in making important decisions, creating innovative plans and taking action!

• Thursday musings: The Power of a Woman's Face

  Yvonne

  9 May 2012 | 2:44 pm

  by Yvonne DiVita Helen of Troy is thought to be one of the most beautiful women in the universe. I will admit I know little of the Greek myth other than that - and I have no idea what the concept of 'beauty' was back then. But, the myth of Helen of Troy perseveres and the world continues to think of her beauty as awe-inspiring. So, too, we hear people marvel at the Mona Lisa and her enigmatic smile - often calling her, "beautiful." One expects in her day, she did exude the beauty given to women of class.  In today's world, neither woman would likely be labelled beautiful. These are women who…

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  Gotham Gal

• Back to London

  joanne wilson

  16 May 2012 | 3:51 am

  Going back to a city that you know is like visiting an old friend.  Fred and I are in London for a few days this week. There is no rush to see anything.  We know where to go.  We lived her for four weeks a few summers ago and walking the streets feels like my old stomping grounds.  We got in this morning and were exhausted.  The hardest part about coming here is the flight really isn't that long but the time change is 5 hours so just about when you are ready to fall asleep, you land.  It is wet, cold and rainy which is a bit of a bummer since NYC has finally become relatively warm. …

• Some new consumer products...

  joanne wilson

  15 May 2012 | 3:30 am

  I have seen a handful of new food companies over the last couple of weeks.  I see them and always wonder, is this going to be in every pantry one day?  Not so sure what the answer is but they are all work checking out. The first one is Quinn Popcorn.  I am a huge popcorn girl.  I am pretty sure that in high school I lived on popcorn, twizzlers and big red gum.  What I like about this product is a bunch of things.  First and foremost, it is healthy.  Most microwave popcorn is full of chemicals that you shouldn't be consuming particularly when you are pregnant.  Hence, the name of this…

• Indu Subaiya, Health 2.0, Woman Entrepreneur

  joanne wilson

  14 May 2012 | 6:18 am

  Sometimes it just takes time or the right turn to find your sweet spot.  I have heard from countless people who journeyed to the tech start-up communities of SF and NYC that for the first time ever they knew they had found their people.  Indu Is definitely one of those people and her education through medical school kept her focused on disrupting the medical industry which is in need of massive change.  Indu spent her earlier years growing up in Bangor before her family moved to Long Island NY where she went to high school.  She went off to Cornell University for undergraduate as a…

• Stats for Mothers Day from Frugal Dad

  joanne wilson

  13 May 2012 | 11:15 am

  Source: http://FrugalDad.com

• Being a Mom and an entrepreneur

  joanne wilson

  13 May 2012 | 7:11 am

  Being a Mom can be the hardest job in the world but also the most rewarding.  You can't imagine how you will feel about motherhood as it relates to the rest of your life until you actually have kids.  There are many who think that it won't change their thoughts about their work life and sometimes those are the people who can't imagine returning back to work in the same vein after having a child.  Many women have asked me when is the best time to have kids?  The answer I always give to women who are wondering when they should have kids is don't wait.  You want to be young and feel young…

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  Your Life After 25 - "Believe It Or Not It Does Go On"

• 5 Fitness Tips To Get That Toned, Sexy Body You Want

  Da Vinci

  15 May 2012 | 11:30 pm

  Why do some women who go to the gym see fast results while others don’t? Why is it that some women find it easy to tone their body while others can’t seem to burn off the stubborn fat? It has a lot to do with how you do your workouts, and not just by how much time you spend at the gym. I’m here to offer you some advice on how to make your workouts better. If you follow the tips I outline below, you should achieve much faster results with your workout routine. 1. Do resistance training – Cardio is a great way to lose weight, but it may not be enough to get rid of stubborn…

• Coloring Your Gray Hair

  Da Vinci

  15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm

  How often should I color my gray? Women should color their gray depending on how much gray they have. If it’s over 50%, every four weeks is normal hair coloring. If it’s under 50%, you might be looking somewhere between four and eight weeks, depending on the quantity of gray you have, where it is, and how much it bothers you.  

• Dancing With The Stars Season 14 Week 8 Eliminations- Who Made It To The Finals?

  Da Vinci

  15 May 2012 | 9:00 pm

  After last night’s battle it was VERY tough to know just who would make it to the Finals, tonight was truly emotional.   In the midst of all the tension we were entertained by Alanis Morisette and then we also got to see Mary J Blige, Julianna Hough, come through to promote their new flick Rock Of Ages!  Followed up by Carrier Underwood, it was a star studded night. Next Weeks Finale Will Included: Katherine Jenkins & Mark Ballas William & Cheryl Tonight In Jeopardy: Maria Menunous & Derek Hough and Donald Driver & Peta Tonight We Sadly Said Goodbye To… Maria…

• Introducing Our @YourLifeAfter25 Loyalty Rewards Program

  Da Vinci

  14 May 2012 | 11:43 pm

  For being the awesome fans, followers, readers and supported you are we wanted to find a cool way to reward you for what youALREADY do!  So we now have the Your Life After 25 Loyalty Rewards Program.   (Click Image To Enlarge)    Q. What Is The Your Life After 25 Loyalty Rewards Program? A. This is our way of giving back to our loyal readers and supporters. The  Your Life After 25 Loyalty Rewards Program has 2 parts: 1) Badges & Achievements & 2)Rewards & Points. The Badges & Achievements can be earned for several actions on the site such as visiting,…

• How to Keep a Job – Keep Thinking Off the Job

  Da Vinci

  14 May 2012 | 11:00 pm

  Are you wondering how to keep a job? Regardless of the economic times, hanging onto your job is important – finding another source of income can be very inconvenient as well as challenging. One of the biggest challenges is finding a job when you don’t have one. Having a job makes life much easier with the employment you have and for the future employment you may seek. The key to keeping your job is to think like an owner or manager. Think about what it is they would like to see in an employee. Also, think about what it is they would rather not experience from their employees. Your job,…

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  skirt!

• As a breast carrying woman, I would like to say…

  My Views from the Edge

  15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm

  What the hell is wrong with this country? Time magazine’s cover (yeah, this is for all the hermits of the world who have had their electricity cut off) shows a pretty young mother whose son is feeding from one of her breasts. The overwhelming negative reaction has simply floored me. read more

• Anniversary Love

  rushinglife

  15 May 2012 | 5:04 pm

  Happy 2nd Anniversary, Puff!!!!    

• Oh joy! Menopause!

  Jennmck48

  15 May 2012 | 12:56 pm

  Oh my, I am now discovering the joys of menopause.  At first I thought the hot feelings were simply sugar rushes.  Boy, was I wrong!  The sweeping sense of heat from an oven, then chills from a freezer were not from sugar but from hormone levels gone awry.  Suddenly, I want to tear faces off and scream.  This of course is not me at all.  Well, at least since I was a teenager and had horrible PMS.  read more

• True Life: I've Watched "Suburban Girl" Five Times in the Past Three Days

  Michelle Vaughn

  15 May 2012 | 12:26 pm

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• Why I Was Enchanted By Ghost The Musical

  SingleGalNYC

  15 May 2012 | 12:25 pm

  When it comes to chick flicks, one of my all time favorites is 1990’s Ghost. Which is why I was excited to see how the beloved Patrick Swayze/Demi Moore movie translates to the stage. In a word – perfectly. read more

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  The Next Women - Business Magazine

• Ask a CEO: How Can I Break In to Big Companies (When No One Answers the Phone)?

  She Takes On The World

  15 May 2012 | 7:17 am

  Breaking in to big companies. It’s the fastest, easiest way to increase your profits, make a difference in lots of people’s lives, and grow your business beyond just the solo-entrepreneur or independent consultant model. So how do you do it? The obvious answer would seem to be: ask for the big opportunity.read more

• Support a Documentary on Women Entrepreneurs

  Bethpitts

  15 May 2012 | 7:14 am

  She Means Business is a documentary about women entrepreneurs. This is from their campaign on Kickstarter: Women Entrepreneurs are trailblazers.  We create businesses… and the jobs, salaries, economic growth, and futures that follow have a powerful but little-known impact.  As entrepreneurs ourselves, we are amazed at how rarely the media tells the incredible stories of women braving new frontiers, succeeding (and sometimes failing), and building legacies.  We want to bring some of these astounding journeys to the screen.  SHE MEANS BUSINESS is a documentary…

• Kathy Douglass, CEO, The Greensheet: Following In An Entrepreneurial Mother's Footsteps

  Bethpitts

  14 May 2012 | 7:39 am

  Kathy Douglass is CEO of The Greensheet, a Texas-based publication connecting local buyers and sellers, with nearly a million readers - the largest free weekly circulation in the state. The Greensheet was founded in 1970 by Kathy Douglass’s mother Helen Gordon, a tough entrepreneur who faced incredible resistance from the male-dominated Texas business network. Ms. Gordon showed great resolve in getting the company off the ground and turned The Greensheet into a classified publication powerhouse By the time she retired, Ms. Gordon had grown the company to one of the most successful in…

• £50M Business Angel Cofund Invests First £7.2 Million: One Female Founded Business Funded

  Bethpitts

  14 May 2012 | 7:38 am

  The Angel CoFund last week announced the completion of its first five investments, with a total of £7.2 million committed to UK SMEs. One of the five businesses is female founded.Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk joined some of the first businesses to receive funding, following the end of a strong first quarter for the Angel CoFund, which was launched in November 2011. read more

• Putting Motherhood First: From Michelle Obama to Entrepreneur Becky O'Neill

  The Story Exchange

  13 May 2012 | 11:47 am

  Ahead of Mother’s Day, first lady Michelle Obama thanked her mother, Marian Robinson, for being her “rock” at an event she spoke at honoring military mothers and wives for being “outstanding role models” for their children, communities and country.  Like many working mothers, Mrs. Obama, a lawyer by training, has struggled with raising children while working a full time job (President Obama mentions the First Lady’s struggles in a White House Forum on Women and the Economy.) In 2007, she decided to go part time to spend more time with her children and work on her husband’s…

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  Marcia G. Yerman

• A New Take on Mother's Day

  Marcia G. Yerman

  12 May 2012 | 6:00 pm

  For the longest time, Mother's Day was all about my mother. Getting her the best gift, a dinner in her honor, and after her mother died -- trying to assuage her grief. At the time, I didn't understand that when she mourned her mother, it didn't diminish the love she felt for me. When I became a mother, the holiday still felt like her day. Maybe it was because I was trying to figure out my new role. After she died, the landscape shifted. There may have been times when feelings of bereavement for my mother had my son questioning, "I'm here. Aren't I enough?" This will be my last Mother's Day…

• Dayle Haddon Models a New Paradigm of Beauty

  Marcia G. Yerman

  9 May 2012 | 8:33 am

  When I attended and live-blogged the 2012 Women in the World summit, I was surprised to find that Tweets from the handle of @dayleythought belonged to top model of the 1970s and 80s, Dayle Haddon. Ever the curious reporter, I did a quick search to find out what she was up to. I found the story of a personal evolution that is becoming more normative -- as women pioneer new ways to self-define and grow. Haddon was the brunette that broke through the blonde barricades when Cheryl Tiegs reigned as icon of the "All American" look. Hailing from Canada, Haddon's background in ballet led to modeling…

• Uniting on the War Against Women

  Marcia G. Yerman

  2 May 2012 | 10:27 am

  On Saturday, April 28, in the shadow of the 60 Centre Street courthouse engraved with the words, "The true administration of justice is the firmest pillar of good government," a crowd of over 500 people assembled. It was a gathering that was part of a network of events taking place across the nation, put into play by Unitewomen.org. Two women co-founded the grassroots organization. Karen Teegarden (Michigan) and Desiree Jordan (New York) connected online. They were alarmed by the rapid erosion of women's rights. The distance between their home states did not deter them from a motivation to do…

• Older Women Take on the Challenges of Life, Love and Sex

  Marcia G. Yerman

  24 Apr 2012 | 8:27 am

  With the wave of baby boomers moving into midlife, many books are being written to help them navigate the terrain of ageing. For women specifically, there are an abundance of titles that tackle issues from the nuts and bolts of older sexuality to their inner emotional lives. Three books that fall on this continuum which overlap, while still standing solidly in their own sphere are: • Naked At Our Age: Talking Out Loud About Senior Sex by Joan Price • How We Love Now: Sex and the New Intimacy in Second Adulthood by Suzanne Braun Levine • Prime Time…

• The New Environmentalists: Grassroots Activists Fight for Justice

  Marcia G. Yerman

  20 Apr 2012 | 12:04 pm

  On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was held. It was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, Governor and Senator from Wisconsin. Alarmed by the 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara, Nelson was prescient in his concern about "environmental degradation" and the minimal concern it garnered within the domestic political sphere. Harnessing the Zeitgeist of the 1970s, when anti-Vietnam activism was at its height, Nelson decided to tap into the energy of the "teach-ins" that were taking place on college campuses across the nation. An advocate for social justice, Nelson took his agenda to the public. He…

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  Women Entrepreneurs GROW Global

• How Women Around the World Access Small Loans to Start or GROW a Business

  Laurel Delaney

  14 May 2012 | 8:18 pm

  In the article below, this question was posed to Jane Wurwand, founder of Dermalogica, a multi-million dollar business with offices in over 50 countries around the world: If you were counseling a young entrepreneur just starting their business today, what is the most important thing you would tell them? The most important element is to ask yourself if this is something that you really want. You have to really, really want it. You have to be willing to endure opposition, rejection and failure. This opposition only sharpens your love, if it really is the real thing. You have to be in it for the…

• Lessons Learned From Three Visionary Women Entrepreneurs Worldwide

  Laurel Delaney

  7 May 2012 | 8:11 pm

  Three women share their keys to global success: Georgette Moschbacher, CEO and president of Borghese, a worldwide cosmetic company. Linda Rottenberg, CEO and co-founder of Endeavor, pioneering the field of high-impact entrepreneurship, the global phenomenon of using high-growth business to transform economies. Leila Valez, co-founder and CEO of Beleza Natural, a chain of Brazilian beauty institutes and provider of hair-care products which is taking Brazil by storm. Learn their lessons here. Illustration credit:  Borghese Posted by:  Laurel Delaney Filed under: Education, Enlighten Me!,…

• Inspire Children To Learn About the World

  Laurel Delaney

  29 Apr 2012 | 8:17 pm

  Little Passports makes educational toys and electronic games that inspire children to learn about other countries and cultures. At the same time, you can build your own business by introducing Little Passports to your community. Discover here. Posted by:  Laurel Delaney Filed under: Education, Enlighten Me! Tagged: global adventure, inspire your child, Laurel Delaney, learn about the world, Little Passports

• ALEAP: Totally Devoted to Women Entrepreneurs

  Laurel Delaney

  22 Apr 2012 | 2:41 pm

  ALEAP, the Association of Lady Entrepreneurs of Andhra Pradesh (ALEAP) was established with an aim to bring women entrepreneurs trying to help each other and work in collaboration for welfare maximization. It was established in December 1993 and today holds the recognition of being one of India’s premier institutions of women entrepreneurs totally devoted to the development of entrepreneurship among women. Learn more about ALEAP here. Logo credit here. Posted by: Laurel Delaney Filed under: Country specific, Economic growth, Education, Enlighten Me!, global women entrepreneurs Tagged:…

• Happiness Through Individual Global Initiative

  Laurel Delaney

  16 Apr 2012 | 6:23 pm

  Happiness through individual initiative — better known as entrepreneurship — is something the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton is very familiar with.  After all, did you know: When Kate was five, her mother, like many aspiring entrepreneurs, saw a niche that could be filled to help others in her situation. As described on the website of the family business, PartyPieces.co.uk, “Carole Middleton founded Party Pieces in 1987 after finding it difficult to source fun, simple party products for her children’s parties.” Read the entire article:  The…

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  Vyne World

• The Vyne DVR: What We’re Watching Now

  thevyne

  10 May 2012 | 3:44 pm

  It occurred to me the other day that I don’t know when anything comes on TV anymore. Ever since my DVR had me at “hello,” I seem to refuse to commit my brain to memorizing TV schedules the way we did “back in the day”…a la Cosby Show Thursdays. TV is a great refuge for those days (or weeks) when I need to wind down from all the hoopla and get lost in someone else’s drama…real or fake. That said, while our television watching interests change over time, here are a few shows we at The Vyne are watching now (in no particular order). Do you have any…

• 3 Day Fruit and Vegetable Fast

  thevyne

  10 May 2012 | 10:55 am

  By Siddiqu “The Personal Trainer” High levels of fruits, vegetables, greens and beans help you lose weight because they are low in calories, high in volume and high in critically important nutrients. On a very practical level they fill you up, without loading you up with fat and calories. And when your stomach is filled up with high volume, low calorie food, there is less room for other bad stuff. There is also a growing body of evidence that shows that plant-based foods help to control food cravings and overeating. They are nutrient dense, which simply means they are packed with…

• Vyne Reader Spotlight: Kaeisha O’Neal

  thevyne

  10 May 2012 | 10:38 am

  Name: Kaeisha O’Neal Hometown: Brooklyn, NY Roles you play in life: Delightful Daughter, Crazy Cousin, Nicest Niece, Fun-Loving Friend, Mission Possible Mentor Education: BS in Economics and Women’s Studies, University of Virginia. MS in Public Relations and Corporate Communications, New York University (current) Occupation: Manager, Client Services – Digital 3 Words that describe you: Curious,HappyImaginative What is your favorite movie?: Shrek What is your favorite travel destination?: Barbados (My family’s country) What beauty product can’t you live without?:…

• What to Buy Now: Beach Cover-ups

  thevyne

  10 May 2012 | 10:24 am

  Last week we told you were to find some fabulous vintage-inspired bikinis regardless of your body type. This week, we’re showing you some cover-ups to go along with the bikinis as you prepare for your next beach vacation. Be Creative Cover Up, V Neck Long Sleeve Tie Front Sheer Mesh Tunic  J Valdi Plus Size Cover Up, Flutter Sleeve Printed Tunic Trina Turk ‘Ogee’ Sheer Caftan Cover-Up Beach Cover Up – Caftan Maxi Dress in Fuchsia St. Barths Black 6 Shore Road Cover Up Beaded Tunic Cover-Up  DIANE von FURSTENBERG Zaila Short Coverup Nanette Lepore Polynesian Print…

• Express yourself. Don’t repress yourself.

  thevyne

  3 May 2012 | 11:05 pm

  By Ebony Staton Weidman Lately, I’ve come to realize that for years I have devalued my creativity.  I’ve always enjoyed writing.  I’m obsessed with studying colors, and I perceive the shape of objects in a designer-y kind of way.  I love taking photos and enjoy cooking as well.  And music, don’t get me started on how I listen to music.  I revel in how a song plays with sounds and the brilliance of its melody and rhythm. But, I’m not a graphic designer or a traditional artist.  I can play a little guitar.  I take dance classes, but I’m not a dancer. And so on. But this part…

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• Happy Mother's Day to my Italian Mother....

  12 May 2012 | 8:48 am

  Here is a picture of my mother, Francesca. This picture was taken in Reggio Calabria,Italy while we were there visiting on vacation. It's difficult to sum up what a mother means to a person or how they've positively affected you. Don't get me wrong my mother drives me nuts too.. LOL but --I love my mother and thank her for not letting me forget who I am.. Happy Mother's Day Ma! Photo: Copyright of ItalianAmericanGirl.com - Italian American Girl 2012 - You must ask permission for reuse.

• A post by Isabella....Growing Up in the Italian American Life

  22 Apr 2012 | 11:38 am

  A guest post by my niece Isabella, who was very excited to write her first blog post for the Italian American Girl site, she wanted to discuss what it's like growing up Italian American as a 10-year-old. I loved it, hope you do too. I'm Isabella and I'm 10 years old. With such a successful Aunt, I'm inspired and influenced by her. My life always includes some twists and turns between being a straight-A-student, listening and singing to music, and having to deal with my, lets just say "special" family.Having an Italian American life is very unique and sometimes a little crazy! When I go to…

• Keeping Italian Traditions in an Italian American Life....

  14 Apr 2012 | 5:43 pm

  It's been a while since my last post, but I had to sit down right now and write about this..because lately it's been weighing on me heavily. In previous posts, I've talked about the struggle in maintaining our Italian cultural traditions in our everyday Italian American lives, but I feel as the days goes on and I become busier with projects and just keeping up those important traditions seem to be taking a back seat. So you may ask, 'what are those traditions?' and quite honestly I would say not all Italians or Italian Americans have the same traditions, but one thing is very consistent and…

• Buona Pasqua A Tutti - Happy Easter!

  8 Apr 2012 | 7:12 am

  Happy Easter everyone, hope you all have an amazing day filled with family and love. Love-MargaretItalian American Girl

• "Salt of Life" - Set to Premiere in New York: A Film by Italian writer-director-actor Gianni Di Gregorio

  1 Mar 2012 | 7:54 pm

  Another great film by Italian writer, director, and actor Gianni Di Gregorio, set to premiere here in the states with the first of many premieres in New York City. A film full of comedy, life lessons and reality and if you're Italian or even part..this film will have you laughing. Loved it.- Watch the trailer.To learn more about this film: visit the film site - http://www.zeitgeistfilms.com/thesaltoflife/about.html

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  Independent Belle

• Belle’s Favorites: Part One

  Independent Belle

  13 May 2012 | 6:14 pm

  For awhile now I have been meaning to put together a list of my favorite beauty products, and in this post I’m focusing mainly on my favorite secret weapons and problem solvers.  My quest to find the “best of the best” never ends in this department, but these are some of the fabulous finds I’ve discovered over the years.  Hopefully they’ll make your life a little easier too (or at the very least, save you from having a panic attack when you notice your blouse is gapping right before you walk to the front of the room to give a presentation)! 1. Sole Mates: With…

• The Scorned Belle

  Independent Belle

  2 Apr 2012 | 9:32 pm

  I’m going to consider this a quick public service announcement to fellow belles regarding betrayal.  As a matter of fact, this topic comes up so often that I have really started to appreciate being single for the mere fact that I’m not having to deal with being cheated on, getting cheated with, or cheating on someone else.  That being said, I’ve had my share of betrayals and having been through those and hopefully grown into a wiser Belle because of them, I’m going to give my two cents. If you are a secure, confident Belle and you sense that someone is cheating on…

• An Italian, A Hungarian, and A Frenchman Walk Into A Bar

  Independent Belle

  14 Mar 2012 | 10:15 pm

  On this day, it happened to be the same bar that Iris, Isabel, and I walked into.  After a solid week of being sick with the flu, I was finally ready to face that big ball of fire in the sky that had been blinding me through the crack in my drapes each time I peeked out from behind my sleeping mask.  I had heard that the weather had taken a huge turn toward spring so I called my girlfriends and we decided to do something “low-key”. Sweatpants and tshirt clad – thanks to the handsome stranger that Iris met at Sundance, she has finally given in to what I have been advising…

• Friends Don’t Let Friends Take Home Ugly Men

  Independent Belle

  24 Feb 2012 | 6:56 am

  I have a plaque sitting in my living room that reads, “Friends don’t let friends take home ugly men.”  My aunt gave it to me years back and it still cracks me up.  Because, lets be honest… we’ve all had drunk goggles, or a few too many drinks and thought to ourselves, “He’s not THAT bad.  I mean,” (pause, tilt head) “he’s kind of cute.” You know what I’m talking about, the one that grows on you a little… with each drink.  It’s not a foreign concept… for years people have been making this mistake.

• Belles, Cocktails, and My Valentine Surprise…

  Independent Belle

  17 Feb 2012 | 3:58 pm

    Oh, I know… I shouldn’t be such a killjoy about Valentine’s Day just because I’m not in love.  This year Chicago just seemed to be going so overboard with celebrating the Hallmark holiday.  If I got one email about a romantic dinner for two, I got 20.  Last year I spent Valentine’s Day in San Diego working, which was a welcome distraction.  This year, however, I wasn’t able to blame my single status on my career, so I made sure to have something better planned than “dinner for two”.   My girlfriends and I had a date with the Nina…

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  Ramble Ramble

• Note to Younger Me (Mother’s Day)

  Ginger

  14 May 2012 | 6:00 pm

  The day began, as it does every day lately, with a little boy standing next to the bed at 6am saying “nice sleeps?” and wanting to crawl in next to us. But being that it was Mother’s Day and I specifically asked to sleep in for “my day”, N.C. took the kid upstairs to watch TV while I grabbed another couple of hours of sleep. Note to younger me: someday 8:30 am will be considered sleeping in. For “brunch”, I had a typical weekend breakfast of eggs, bacon, hashbrowns & diet coke while watching Despicable Me with my family. No one threw a tantrum the…

• To All Moms on Mother’s Day

  Ginger

  13 May 2012 | 10:03 am

  Today, however you celebrate (or don’t), I hope you take a minute to yourself. I hope you take a deep breath, and exhale, and know one thing: You are more than the extra labels that you may be painted with. Take away the words working, stay-at-home, breastfeeding, formula feeding, attachment parenting, helicopter, free range, adoptive, crunchy, etc. etc. etc. etc. Take away all those words, and the ONE label that is important is left. Mom. It’s the one word that ties so many of us, who are so different in so many other ways, together. Mom. And if you care about that label, if you…

• Breakneck Busy

  Ginger

  10 May 2012 | 10:07 am

  Life seems to be moving at breakneck speed lately, leaving me just trying to hold on until we’re out of this busy period. Which, sadly, leaves me little energy for blogging at the moment (I know, so sad). My brain just seems to crash out at the end of the day… There’s a lot of great stuff coming up though. Today I’m taking the day off so N.C. and I can spend some time together to celebrate Mother’s Day (trying on the actual day hasn’t worked in my previous two attempts, so we’re trying it this way). I plan on eating my way up and down the coast, and…

• Reads From Around the Web

  Ginger

  6 May 2012 | 1:15 pm

  This weekend has been pretty nice, despite a sick kiddo. N.C. had an amazing week of art stuff, we got some extra money in, AND a neighbor offered to babysit for us. You can BET we took her up on that one! And tonight is Game of Thrones and Mad Men, so there’s still good things to come. What better way to extend a good time than by sharing some good links, eh? So let’s do it. Over at Miss Britt, take a look at the 7 Habits of Happy People. I have to admit, I do some of these, and not others, but it’s a great reminder of things we can do to make ourselves happy. Over at What…

• I Am Learning

  Ginger

  4 May 2012 | 6:03 pm

  **How to put myself first **How to stop saying yes when I mean no **How to start saying yes even when I feel like I shouldn’t **How to be patient and wait for the right things instead of jumping on the easy things **How to be selfish occasionally **How to be in the moment **How to let myself off the hook **How to put my needs ahead of my shoulds …Or, I’m trying anyway.

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  Straight Talk 4 Women

• Sometimes You Have To Yell To Be Heard

  lmerlobooth

  14 May 2012 | 2:19 pm

  Sometimes You Have To Yell—Don’t You?Below is an excerpt from a recent a note I received from a woman:“…If I remain calm and peaceful he takes it as a sign that he can walk all over me. Us women are so conditioned to take it all with a calm and sweet smile. What kind of world have we created for our daughters and us? Women in general are still dealing with a lot of oppression and inequality in our society. I do not know one woman that has not suffered from it in one way or another-- being bullied at home, on the street, at work, at school, a man controlling, belittling, not regarding…

• What’s Required From the Betraying Partner In Order To Heal From An Affair?

  lmerlobooth

  10 May 2012 | 2:53 pm

  Over the years I have worked with hundreds of couples impacted by affairs and have found that there are 5 components that are necessary in the healing process.  Without one of these components, the odds of healing are greatly reduced.   Although many couples would love to simply forget about the affair and move on, in my experience this seldom if ever works:  “That which we don’t look at, is destined to repeat itself”.  Wanting to move past an affair is particularly tempting for the partner who did the betrayal and is by far the worst move that person can…

• Stop Taking Things So Personally; Sometimes It’s Just Not About You

  lmerlobooth

  3 May 2012 | 8:49 am

  One of the most freeing things in life is the ability to not take things so personally.  It is also one of the most difficult things to do.  People get reactive all the time to things that have nothing or very little to do with them.  People also give meaning to something that was said that simply isn’t there.  Below are several examples of what I mean:•    Sam’s boss told him to be certain his project report was free of mistakes.  Sam’s internal response to that statement was to get angry and think, “Why the hell did she tell me…

• How to Have Better Sex; What the Expert Said

  lmerlobooth

  30 Apr 2012 | 9:44 am

  NOTE:  I found this article on the internet and knew it would be so helpful for many of my readers. Enjoy! This post was written by: Dating Coach Marni Battista  It was a very interesting tele-class last night in which  Chyrstal Bougon, Founder of Blissconnection.com, revealed practical tips and techniques to have better sex with your partner.  You can download the link now to listen to the class, but I want to write today to express this: While the places to touch, kiss and lick your partner are VERY important, one of the most important lessons we discussed on this…

• Finding Your GPS (Grounded Powerful Strength): Stop Behaving In The Extremes

  lmerlobooth

  25 Apr 2012 | 4:01 pm

  In our world today, very few people have mastered the art of standing up for themselves.  After working with hundreds, if not thousands, of people over the years, I’ve found that people typically land in one of three groupings when it comes to having difficult conversations or handling difficult situations:1.    The “take no sh*t” group.  This is the group of people who will quickly react in anger to hurtful behavior or issues of disagreement.  If someone speaks to them disrespectfully, this group often will quickly shut that person down, fight back,…

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  About.com Women's Issues

• TIME's Breastfeeding Cover Promotes Controversy Over Parenting

  14 May 2012 | 7:37 am

  If you honestly believe "Any publicity is good publicity," take a look at the controversy surrounding the TIME magazine breastfeeding cover fronting this week's issue. While the attendant article discusses Dr. William Sears and his approach to attachment parenting...Read Full Post

• Tennessee Hold 'Em - When Handholding Becomes a Possible 'Gateway Sexual Activity'

  4 May 2012 | 8:00 pm

  Condom distribution in high schools and sex education classes that cover methods of contraception have long come under fire from parents, religious leaders, and some school officials who believe the above actions send a message to teens that having sex is okay. Like most teen pregnancy prevention advocates, I don't agree with that view but I can comprehend where those folks are coming from....Read Full Post

• Pumas, Cougars and Divorced Men - Another Name for Women None of Us Want

  30 Apr 2012 | 6:59 pm

  Have you heard the one about the PUMA who's looking for a divorced man? It's not a joke but a new meaning for the term that previously described a young cougar (a woman in her thirties interested in younger males.)...Read Full Post

• That Historic Decline in Teen Birth Rates in 2010? That's Contraception at Work

  30 Apr 2012 | 4:49 pm

  While issues surrounding contraceptive coverage have become a hot potato in this election year, it's clear that access to contraception has had a significant impact on teenage pregnancy and teen birth in the United States. Findings released earlier this month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that teenage birth rates have not only continued to decline but have dropped to historic lows. The good news is that the trend appears to be widespread and reflected across most of the country (with the exception of three states named here.)...Read Full Post

• Be Safe and Secure - 5 Apps That Should Be on Every Woman's Phone

  28 Apr 2012 | 8:00 pm

  Call me apps crazy, but I'm new to the concept. That's because I delayed getting a smartphone until recently. Silly me -- I truly believed I didn't need one. (Famous last words uttered just before I crawled out from under that rock.)...Read Full Post

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  creatingatwill.com

• When You’re Past the Point of Patience

  Laurie

  15 May 2012 | 1:37 pm

  Sometimes you feel that no matter how much patience you exhibit, certain matters are beyond your control and cannot be easily fixed.  Things take longer than you want them to, people can be improperly trained and inefficient in dealing with your needs, phone numbers don’t work, deadlines aren’t met, clear communications are misunderstood, etc. What can [...]

• 5 Ways to Share Your Love with Your “Mom” for Mother’s Day

  Laurie

  8 May 2012 | 11:45 am

  Mother’s Day is a special day set aside to declare your love and support of your key female role model in your life. Hopefully, your Mom was a positive influence.  Sadly, a few clients have told me that wasn’t true of their relationship with their Mom and I encourage them to send a prayer to her for [...]

• If You Think Oprah Is Always “On”, Look Again

  Laurie

  2 May 2012 | 10:52 am

  Okay, maybe your heroine isn’t Oprah, maybe its Ellen DeGeneres or Michelle Obama or even someone famous in history, like Harriet Tubman or Indira Gandhi.  But no matter how inspired someone may appear to us, they too have both their moments in the sun and those in the dark of the moon…those moments where they’re not representing themselves in their best light. [...]

• Finding Sticking Points As A Job Candidate

  Laurie

  25 Apr 2012 | 12:02 pm

  Job interviewers don’t always get the real you, no matter how well-dressed, assertive, or perfect you think you are for the job, they can still see what they want to see.  BUT, you can persuade them to look at you a little differently and remember you specifically from all other candidate interviewees. To start with, have you done your homework [...]

• What’s Good for the Majority-Unfairness in Job Regulations

  Laurie

  17 Apr 2012 | 11:40 am

  My in-laws live in a senior home and are currently experiencing their second lockdown in a two month period, — no residents can leave their rooms or receive visitors.  Food is delivered to their rooms and all group activities are on hold.  This lockdown is due to a few of the senior residents contracting a severe flu and the Director deciding [...]

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  Here We Are...with Luci

• Kelli Parisian: Pure Indulgence & Timeless Beauty

  luci@HereWeAreWithLuci.com (Luci Weston)

  15 May 2012 | 3:00 pm

  The Here We Are Talk Show presents an interview with entrepreneur and beauty expert, Kelli Parisian: Pure Indulgence & Timeless Beauty. My guest, Kelli Parisian, founder and owner of Parisian's Pure Indulgence, shares all things beauty, PLUS important tips to developing a successful business. In this candid discussion, Kelli reveals her secret to starting a business with one product (she now offers 45!). It's an approach anyone can use no matter what type of business start-up you have or are thinking about launching. From concept, to branding, to an essential daily MUST-DO, this busy lady…

• What The FUN?

  luci@HereWeAreWithLuci.com (Luci Weston)

  10 May 2012 | 9:48 pm

  Part 14 of the Here We Are Series - Live Your Life Out Loud This weekend is Mother's Day. Each year, we celebrate the women in our lives who have done so much for us, and sometimes everything for everybody. Whether or not you have children, I'll bet that you do quite a lot for others who may or may not be family. With all the "doing" that women "do" on a daily basis, we often forget to have FUN. Starting today, when you are doing for others, stop and say to yourself, "What the FUN?" Then make time to have some... Let the "F = Freedom" from: menial tasks that don't mean anything in the long…

• April 2012: Spring Into Shape

  luci@HereWeAreWithLuci.com (Luci Weston)

  6 May 2012 | 2:04 pm

  Announcements, Updates, and Reminders ANNOUNCEMENTS Changing Shape: If you've been wondering if yoga might be a way to get in shape, feel relaxed, and have some "me" time, then this month's Here We Are talk show is for you! Join me on Thursday, April 26, at 1:00pm EST when Kim Ellner discusses Yoga For Fitness, Health, Focus, and More! We'll learn how yoga can improve the way you feel in and about your body, while helping you find focus. Kim, owner of Yoga West, will also explain many of the options this ancient practice offers everyone at all levels. If you are avoiding yoga, you are missing…

• May 2012: All Things French

  luci@HereWeAreWithLuci.com (Luci Weston)

  4 May 2012 | 4:17 pm

  Announcements, Updates, & Reminders ANNOUNCEMENTS Beauté Et Intelligence: What do you get when you mix brains with beauty and business? Business owner, Kelli Parisian of Parisian's Pure Indulgence Organic Skincare. Tune in on April 15 at 12:30 pm EST for the upcoming Here We Are Talk Show, Kelli Parisian: Pure Indulgence & Timeless Beauty. Kelli will discuss creating a successful business, her approach to beauty - inside and out, and how women can reinvent themselves to live the life they want. BONUS: Listen for a secret DISCOUNT Code during the show. Nous Rejoindre (join us)! Parlez…

• A Friend A Day In May

  luci@HereWeAreWithLuci.com (Luci Weston)

  2 May 2012 | 8:09 am

  Take the Friend A Day Challenge Days fly away, weeks pass quickly, and a month goes by in the blink of an eye... Maybe you got together with a friend or two, or just maybe you meant to but didn't find the time to meet up or reach out. If a continuous cycle of work, life, and to-do lists fill your days each month, it's time to begin making time for a very important element in your life, your friends. Today gives us a fresh start at another month; May equals Spring, and Spring equals Renewal. It's a perfect time to launch the Here We Are: A Friend A Day In May Challenge. This idea was sparked…

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  Make Today Great

• By the time I’m 30…

  Natalie

  14 May 2012 | 7:29 pm

  Have you seen Glamour’s list of “30 Things Every Woman Should Have and Should Know by the Time She’s 30?” It’s a list that’s been passed around for over 10 years, but Glamour just revived it by creating a book. There are essays from all sorts — Maya Angelou, Rachel Zoe, Taylor Swift and Katie Couric. I haven’t read the book, but as a gal who’s officially entered her late 20s, the list resonates. I’m learning these things. And they are some of the more important life lessons of womanhood. Or peoplehood. See the full list — but…

• We gardened

  Natalie

  13 May 2012 | 12:14 am

  Spending an entire day with my family is definitely a great day. We planted a vegetable garden with our own version of container gardening — thank you Pinterest. We buried pots into the yard — the idea being that they will block the weed growth and such like a container garden would. By the way, there so needs to be more gardening experts on Twitter. So when I’m wondering if there is enough sunlight for my plants, they can tell me. Or if I’m wondering why the basil leaves are looking sad. I totally need twitter support for my gardening. There are herbs, tomatoes,…

• I’m not mom enough to write this

  Natalie

  11 May 2012 | 12:26 am

  I’m not a mom and weighing in on mom issues often makes me feel like a man making decisions on women’s health. But, hey, seems some male legislators do that all the time lately. So here are my thoughts on the Time cover you surely saw yesterday. Breast feeding is awesome. Not breast feeding is awesome. I’ve seen two-year-olds nurse. I’ve seen newborns nurse. I don’t fall into the camp where I think women should always cover up in public either. But I have never seen a woman nurse like that. The hand on the hip and the leg jutting out is more catalog than couture.

• And then May happened

  Natalie

  10 May 2012 | 11:05 am

  When I sent this text yesterday, I couldn’t help but laugh. Life is busy. I get home from work and think “yay, I don’t have to go to class!” But then I cook dinner and by the time I finish it is 8:30 and time to water the lawn. And then we watch the news and an episode of Ally McBeal and go to bed. I can’t ever figure out why I’m so tired. A year ago I was running a zillion miles per hour. Now I putt putt at freeway speeds.

• Priorities

  Natalie

  25 Apr 2012 | 5:47 am

  No way would I leave out Sheryl Sandberg. In a few very large ways, I feel like I owe this woman my career, because of her role at Facebook. At least, I hope when all is said and done, I do. Because if social media tanks… well, I don’t think it will. I’m typing on a blog now, right?    CNN listed its top 10 women in tech. They come from diverse backgrounds, ethnicity and education. Yahoo Shine pointed out that eight are mothers. Sandberg is among them. She recently made headlines for saying that she leaves work everyday at 5:30 to have dinner at 6 with her family.

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  Women in the News - The Gender Wire - INTER PRESS SERVICE

• Q&A: Women Farmers Are Key to a Food-Secure Africa

  10 May 2012 | 6:07 pm

  While women constitute the majority of food producers, processors and marketers in Africa, their role in the agricultural sector still remains a minor one because of cultural and social barriers.

• Trans Community Celebrates Groundbreaking Gender Identity Law

  10 May 2012 | 7:26 am

  Under a new law that recognises a broad range of rights for transvestites, transsexuals and transgender persons in Argentina, they will have the right to modify their legal documents to match their gender identity.

• Tunisia's Revolution is Just Beginning

  9 May 2012 | 6:05 am

  Lingering violence, intolerance and oppression in Tunisia, following the ousting of former dictator Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali in January 2011, tells the revolutionaries who sparked the Arab Spring that their work is just beginning.

• Africa's Two Female Presidents Join Forces for Women

  9 May 2012 | 3:24 am

  The only two female heads of state in Africa, Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Malawian President Joyce Banda, have just committed to using their positions to improve the lives of women across the continent.

• Islamists Stall Gender Equality Bill

  9 May 2012 | 12:50 am

  The fate of a gender equality bill pending in Indonesia's parliament and aligned with the United Nations convention on the elimination of all forms discrimination against women (CEDAW) has become uncertain after falling afoul of powerful Islamist groups.

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  The Women's Information Network

• Video Promotion That's SO EASY

  sandra_2

  20 Apr 2012 | 9:18 am

    Sometimes a theme will just show up organically, and since last week I was talking about the fabulous power of a good testimonial I thought, why not continue the theme of free (or nearly free) video marketing ideas for your business that you can do right now? Today I want you to share the information that you know like the back of your hand.  Pretty easy, huh? I would venture to guess that no matter what your field of expertise, you have the same questions asked of you over and over. Yep, I am referring to the "frequently asked questions." read more

• The All-Around Importance Of Twitter

  alacey

  8 Apr 2012 | 5:56 pm

  by Annesa L. Lacey from http://www.alinterpretations.com/blog Sun., 4/1/2012 Twitter, for those of you who’ve recently emerged from up under the proverbial rock, is a very powerful social medium used for keeping up with your kids (Hello!), creating buzz about events or generally sharing ones passions. Twitter has also proven to be an ideal tool to connect with influencers and marketers within the industry. These people were among the first to adopt said medium and continue to be very active groups. On average, most users on Twitter are generally more tech-savvy and are more open to…

• Dressing Your Truth Presents: Be You, Be Beautiful 2012

  jon-expert

  15 Mar 2012 | 12:49 pm

  I want to personally invite you to a dance party with me. When? Where? I'm excited to announce... Be You, Be Beautiful! Dressing Your Truth's 2nd Annual Event That’s right. We loved last year’s Dressing Your Truth event so much that we’re doing it again. And true to my nature, I plan to make this one even bigger and better. Not into dancing? No problem. We're planning a full weekend of encouragement, education, and fashion fun that you'll never forget. Check out last year's event to see what I mean...httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEmDpLpe9mA Want to see…

• Oscars 2012 Best Dressed… in Their Truth

  jon-expert

  15 Mar 2012 | 12:31 pm

  Maybe you've seen the Oscars Best Dressed lists. But have you considered which stars were best Dressing their Truth that night? Take a look at our top Oscars 2012 picks for stars who really listened to their beauty sixth sense and dressed true to their Type in my Beauty Profiling system... Bright, Animated Type 1 Stars We chose Cameron Diaz's after-party dress as our Type 1 winner. Her pop of color and the simple lines in her dress make her shine. Her cute, blonde bob captures her youthful, happy facial characteristics. Doesn't she just look fun? Meryl Streep just glowed at the…

• Why Face-to-Face Interaction is More Effective

  liat

  8 Mar 2012 | 9:05 am

  The world became more and more virtual with all the alternative communication means we use every day. We tweet, email, have global conversation calls and we are all overwhelmed with messages, emails, texts, tweets, updating our LinkedIn and Facebook profile, and we live in the illusion that we’re actually having meetings, yet nothing beats the power of a truly personal relationship, face-to-face connection. If you think about it, when was the last time you truly earned a client only because you had a great post on LinkedIn? In a face-to-face interaction you can truly listen to your client…

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  Just The Right Things

• BEAR in the Backyard

  Joan

  15 May 2012 | 11:20 pm

  Nancy and I laughed today about what to say about Doink and Brandy.  There’s SO MANY great stories to tell about the past couple of weeks since they’ve been here. HOWEVER. A picture says a thousand words.  This bear.  Was in our yard.  Earlier tonight. Awesome dog Keela went psycho on the bear.  Awesome son [...]

• Bling for Your Four-Legged Friend

  Joan

  12 May 2012 | 9:47 pm

  As I type this my awesome pup Keela is snoring next to me on the couch.  It’s raining outside. Very Excellent Husband Don just said, “the farmers are happy”  because every single time it rains he says that – and I smile and remember why I love him so much.  Doink the pig and Brandy [...]

• Last Minute Mother’s Day Ideas

  Nancy

  12 May 2012 | 10:17 am

  Tomorrow is Mother’s Day. Have you figured out what to do for your mom? Here are some last minute ideas: For Reading Moms: How about sending her off for an hour or two with a freshly loaded Kindle or Nook? Or, if electronic readers aren’t her thing, a stack of the latest issues of her [...]

• Fabric, Fabric and More Fabric

  Joan

  9 May 2012 | 7:45 am

  It’s official.   I’m my own worst enemy.  I’ve got so many things on my plate this month my head is about to explode. But hey, at least I’m not bored. One of my upcoming (must be finished in three weeks) projects is making curtains for Excellent Daughter Libby’s room before she comes home from [...]

• Free Mother’s Day Printable Cards: 2012

  Nancy

  8 May 2012 | 12:02 pm

  It’s no secret I’m a sucker for free printable cards. Here are my favorite finds for Mother’s Day 2012. Enjoy! A fresh feeling, pink watercolor card from the wonderful Jessica Jones of How About Orange. A delightful, simple card.  Fun Mother’s Day clip-art and templates from Martha Stewart.  Cards for moms who like the old-fashioned [...]

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  Blog For a Cure

• Almost a year later

  15 May 2012 | 11:23 pm

  It's been almost exactly a year since my last post here. We've continued on with the good news for Daddy, he's still in the NED stage and goes back for his next CT in October. He's been working ...

• Not Exactly what I was hoping to hear...Rad DR

  15 May 2012 | 11:20 pm

  So, I went and had my 2 week and 1 day follow up with the Radiation Doctor. I did mention the other Radiation Doctor... a few weeks ago did mention it looked like a few hemroids were there now??? ...

• Another bump in the road.

  15 May 2012 | 10:31 pm

  The last few weeks I've been feeling "spacey" at times where it feels like my eyes can't focus, it was reminiscent of the seizures I was having pre-surgery but that was the only thing the seemed "seizure like". I brushed ...

• Week 14 - One down, one to go

  15 May 2012 | 10:11 pm

  I had my 3 month post treatmet CT Scan on Friday. I had appointments with the ENT, Radiologist, and Medical Oncologist. The results of all the latest poking and proding shows NED (no evidence of disease). Praise God! ...

• One of the Worst Days of My Life

  15 May 2012 | 4:30 pm

  So, this week has been utterly disappointing. I almost want to scream and vomit everywhere. GVHD flared up really badly, so I'm back on my full loads of Tacrolimus and absolutely disgusting steroids. Only to make matters worse, this afternoon, ...

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  Feed the Beauty

• Celestial Cartography

  Sophie Lumen

  11 May 2012 | 10:54 am

  “For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.” ~Vincent Van Gogh   Celestial Cartography from the Harmonia Macrocosmica by Andreas Cellarius, 1661 Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: Andreas Cellarius, antique maps, Celestial cartography, Harmonia Macrocosmica, Ptolemic universe

• good morning fresh sap of ideas

  Sophie Lumen

  16 Apr 2012 | 11:54 am

  “I have enjoyed greatly the second blooming that comes when you finish the life of the emotions and of personal relations; and suddenly find-at the age of fifty, say- that a whole new life has opened before you, filled you with things you can think about, study, or read about…It is as if a fresh [...]

• The Three Pearls from ‘Feed the Beauty®White Rose’

  Sophie Lumen

  12 Apr 2012 | 12:30 pm

  Filed under: FTB Soul, Sophie Lumen art Tagged: Beauty is an inside job by Sophie Lumen, Feed the Beauty, Feed the Beauty®White Rose, inner beauty, Soul quotes, The Three Pearls by Sophie Lumen

• Technology Feeds the Beauty in “Alive Inside” – Watch it to the end to hear Henry sing.

  Sophie Lumen

  9 Apr 2012 | 8:33 pm

  ‘”Alive Inside” is a documentary that studies the effects of music therapy on the elderly, and examines the quality of life of nursing home patients, especially for those who suffer from degenerative diseases. Social worker Dan Cohen, along with neurologist Oliver Sacks, author of “Musicophilia,” describe the way that patients “awaken” when music unlocks memories.” [...]

• Agelessness

  Sophie Lumen

  26 Mar 2012 | 1:36 pm

  background-Mixed media/acrylic on recycled wood by Sophie Lumen Filed under: Art of Aging, FTB Soul, Sophie Lumen art Tagged: Beauty is an inside job by Sophie Lumen, Feed the Beauty, inner beauty, Sophie Lumen art

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  Borderless Thinking

• Leaving Tiger Mom In The Dust – I’m Bear Mom

  Cherry Woodburn

  10 May 2012 | 10:59 am

  Bear Mom Testimonial #1 There was a lawyer I dated for a short time when my sons were young. I didn’t realize how much I “showed” my Bear Mom side until a few months later when I called him for a referral for a friend who needed a lawyer for a custody battle he was in. When I made the call apparently I never said the referral was for someone else. Mr. Esquire, thought I was in a custody battle with my ex-husband. He said he’d check with someone he knew and get back to me. When he called me back he said that he’d spoken with Custody-Battle-Lawyer (CBL) and told…

• Coming of Age at 62 – Different Ways To View Resistance

  Cherry Woodburn

  1 May 2012 | 2:25 pm

  I hate, abhor, and despise attending anything that is labeled as a networking event. People only seem to talk about what they “do”, in other words, their work. There doesn’t seem to be room for learning more about the person; for making a real connection. Yet, what is the purpose of these networking events? To connect with people for work purposes. Will you buy my wares? Will you connect me to someone who will buy my wares. So I think they’re operating just the way they’re supposed to. And I loathe it. Flickr - rights reserved by tea_austen Resistance Many people…

• Coming of Age at 62 | Why I still need to be given Pitocin to induce contractions

  Cherry Woodburn

  25 Apr 2012 | 12:06 pm

  Jayne Mansfield via Flickr by MsBlueSky   What you see in a mirror depends on so many things. Are you looking at your reflection under sunlight or the gloom that can come at the end of the day, when the sun is setting? Are you looking straight on or standing a bit to the left and only seeing a partial image of what is you? Is what you’re seeing distorted by the shape of the mirror you choose? Are you taking a 360 degree look at yourself and seeing all of what is you? What Others See In a salon after getting your hair cut, you gain a different perspective of your new ‘do when…

• Confidence Chronicles Interview with Tara Sophia Mohr

  Cherry Woodburn

  19 Apr 2012 | 8:56 am

  It was fun and heartwarming to interview Tara Sophia Mohr for the Confidence Chronicles – True Stories of Becoming Strong series. I learned a lot. I believe you will too. Take a few deep breaths, slow yourself down and fall into the pleasure & wisdom of Tara’s words. About Tara: Tara Sophia Mohr is following her calling: restoring women’s voices where they are missing in order to amplify women’s impact in the world – both for the well-being of women and for the well-being of our civilization. This calling led her to create two anthologies of Jewish women’s writings…

• What Does A Taxi Driver Have To Do With Getting What You Want In Life?

  Cherry Woodburn

  11 Apr 2012 | 7:11 pm

  On Tuesday I was heading to an Arlington Connections meeting. I didn’t want to go, I dread networking functions even if I’m good at them. I was following the directions I had written down but something didn’t jibe. So I went around the block to try coming at the intersection again, thinking perhaps I’d missed a sign. Well, Northern Virginia doesn’t believe in providing the opportunity to go around the block. I swear no street is in a straight line around here. A street can hop from a north/south street to an east/west street just at the moment I think I have my…

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  Modern B*a*g Ladies

• What’s Your Action Verve?

  Kim Lampe

  12 May 2012 | 7:45 pm

  "Verve is passion. It's also the secret of personal style. Verve is focused creative energy, a sense of vitality or zest." - Sarah Ban Breathnach Simple Abundance Verve – special ability or talent a the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance vivacity b energy, vitality I don’t “buy” things anymore.  I open my heart to what moves me, a quest and scavenger hunt for what makes my heart smile. August 2011 Dream List Entry – “Wear “cute for ME” clothes.” My words, no justice to the expression of my…

• Trust the Message. Have Faith in the Process.

  Kim Lampe

  8 May 2012 | 11:18 pm

  Today I sat with Colleayn Klaibourne reviewing the visual aid for the Discover Your B*a*g Continuum model and the label for the Traveling Sanctuary B*a*gs.  Working with Colleayn, an artist and intuitive, brings practice to a vital component of the continuum, which is to have faith in the process, represented in the strap of each Traveling Sanctuary B*a*g.  As we journey in our self discovery the messages are revealed in the subtle moments.  Bringing awareness to those moments requires mutual trust and acceptance for each others self expression.  My trust in Colleayn’s and…

• The Eye of a Needle

  Kim Lampe

  6 May 2012 | 10:53 pm

  It but takes the size of an eye of a needle to come to understand the depth and lengths of what is within ourselves.

• Deep In the Night Your Light Beamed Bright

  Kim Lampe

  5 May 2012 | 10:54 pm

  I close my eyes and breathe deeply.  Going, going back to mid-January 2007.  In the years to come meeting sisters whom point to this very same time as their starting point for new awakenings.  Had I drawn them to myself by magic?  YES! by real magic, not imagined or slight of hand. No time during the day. Work. Children. Household callings.  Each night I set out searching for something.  What?  Where to begin?  Everyone (sane and proper) was in bed sleeping, including my family of course.  I so desperately needed something.  I didn’t realize at the time that special someones…

• Middle Pieces

  Kim Lampe

  15 Apr 2012 | 11:10 am

  What beautiful scenery and what a great garage sale find; 3 puzzles for $5. That one is especially beautiful, a picture of a country cottage. And that one is an angel. Oh and that one of a guitar with floating musical notes. Wow they’re all 1000 pieces!? Putting these together would be a challenge. Hmm….Let’s see…..I’ll need a large flat surface. The area will need to remain undisturbed for several weeks, as I can only assemble them at night while the kids are sleeping. What the heck, I’ll buy all three! There’s just something about them. I must have them. I hadn’t assembled a…

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  Abiola's Passionista Playbook & Blog TV

• Deliberate Orgasm Guide & Lessons! Exclusive Interview with Welcomed Consensus (VIDEO)

  Abiola

  15 May 2012 | 11:42 pm

  G-spots, ejaculation and videos, oh my! Hey Rockstars! I love the idea of Adult Sex Education. I teach classes online for sites like Passionate U and Gasm.org. The Welcomed Consensus is an educational website and personal empowerment movement. The site and related teachers with unique classes and... xo

• My ‘Smile & Flirt’ Tips For Summer, Courtesy of the Rembrandt Intense Stain Spa Party (Photo Diary)

  Abiola

  14 May 2012 | 10:52 pm

  Hey Rockstars, Springtime in NYC! How’s your smile looking these days? I always say that the best curve on a woman is her smile. Last week, my blog partners at Glam Media partnered with Rembrandt Intense Stain Toothpaste for an exclusive spa party for a select group of bloggers. We headed xo

• Gluten-Free + Dairy-Free? So What Do I Eat Now?! An Expert’s Fitness Advice & Recipes (Interview)

  Abiola

  11 May 2012 | 9:05 pm

  Interview with Health-Conscious Cookbook Author Rhonda Peters: “So, What Can I Eat Now?!: Living Without Dairy, Soy, Eggs, and Wheat” Hey Rockstars, I embarked on a serious fitness journey this year. Last year I gained a significant amount of weight. Basically I was sitting on my booty... xo

• How to Get Over A Gut Wrenching Break Up Once and For All and Move Forward! (Audio)

  Abiola

  11 May 2012 | 12:24 am

  Hey Rockstars, If you are dealing with a heart wrenching breakup, you have my sincerest congratulations. This is an exciting time for you. Whoo hoo! And yes, you have my condolences also. Listen in to my appearance on the spiritual radio series “Being With Ron Ash” where I contributed a xo

• How To Unleash Your Erotic Creature With Gabby Bernstein & Shelia Kelly (VIDEO)

  Abiola

  9 May 2012 | 7:43 pm

  Our Spiritual Sister on Your Second Chakra…  Hey Rockstars, Gabby B. is speaking our language is this video! As you know, I interviewed the prolific Gabrielle Bernstein a few months ago. If you haven’t watched that interview about the Spirit Junkie’s “MediDating” audio... xo

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  East Bay Small Business Green and Sustainability Strategy Consulting | Cultivating Capital

• 10 Resources to Help Your Business Go Green in Alameda County

  Carolina Miranda

  4 May 2012 | 7:36 pm

  I recently wrote about the sustainability progression for East Bay businesses and how we have so many resources available here to help businesses to go green. Below, I’ve listed just 10 resources to get you started. © Marincas_andrei | Dreamstime.com Stopwaste: Stopwaste is focused on reducing the waste stream in Alameda County. How do they do this? By offering technical assistance, funding assistance, and a wealth of resources to help businesses reduce what they send to the landfill. Recology: An employee-owned business that provides recycling, composting, and disposal services for…

• Benefit Corporations and B Corps: The Latest Buzz #7

  Carolina Miranda

  24 Apr 2012 | 12:07 pm

  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 Corp legislation is still pending in Michigan, noted in this article that explains how Benefit Corps are different from regular corporations. Care2 also has an online petition supporting legislation in Michigan. In South Carolina, one of the legislators who introduced legislation in that state explains how his plan mixes doing well with doing good. It seems like…

• The Sustainability Progression for East Bay Businesses

  Carolina Miranda

  13 Apr 2012 | 1:41 pm

  © Mopic | Dreamstime.com As a business owner in the East Bay, you are in a unique position with the sustainability options available to you. There’s a sustainability progression that is available to East Bay businesses, and each step along the way provides an opportunity for you to establish a solid sustainability foundation for your business: Get started on going green – everyone has to start somewhere, and making sure that you cover the basics is a good first step. Work on Green Business Certification – meet the third-party standards of the Alameda County Green Business Program,…

• Benefit Corporations and B Corps: The Latest Buzz #6

  Carolina Miranda

  2 Apr 2012 | 1:06 pm

  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: This year, in addition to release the 2012 B Corp Annual Report, B Lab took an additional step to recognize companies that it considers “best for the world.” These “Rock Stars of the New Economy” rank in the top 10% of all certified B Corps. Congratulations to Greyston Bakery on becoming the first Benefit Corporation in NY state! In case anyone…

• Benefit Corporations and B Corps: The Latest Buzz #5

  Carolina Miranda

  27 Jan 2012 | 7:43 pm

  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: Forbes turned the spotlight to the rise of the charitable for-profit entity, examining “two new types of corporations [that] have been created to address the goals of making money, attracting private investors and addressing societal concerns: the benefit corporation and L3C.” The Wall Street Journal noted “That anything other than maximizing shareholder…

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  MyLunaKiss.com Blog

• Between 50 Shades of Grey....how Bondage?

  Barbie Kiss

  14 May 2012 | 11:30 pm

  Subscribe to MyLunakiss Feed by Barbie Kiss www.mylunakiss.com 50 Shades of Grey I write about what moves me whether it's bondage freaks, the macabre or sexy bazaar but... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Naked Lunch ....A Feast on Insanity!

  Barbie Kiss

  10 May 2012 | 9:48 pm

  by Vickie Retro www.mylunakiss.com Peter Weller Naked Lunch Ah, Naked Lunch....if you haven't seen it, I suggest you do but you need to be in a Bjork state of mind or maybe Lady... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Mob Wives...So Fantastic...it's Orgasmic!

  Barbie Kiss

  8 May 2012 | 11:43 pm

  by Barbie Kiss www.mylunakiss.com Lock Down Love - Vh1 Mob Wives Can I say Shut the Front Door for Lock Down Love?  VH1 Mob Wives Season 2 makes Vh1 Basketball Wives... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• 70's ads...sex without excuse!

  Barbie Kiss

  6 May 2012 | 11:00 pm

  Subscribe to MyLunakiss Feed by Barbie Kiss Ditto Jeans AD www.mylunakiss.com The print ads from the 70's would make Hustler of 2k look conservative although it seems that sexy risque ads... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Do you hear me? Do you care?

  Barbie Kiss

  4 May 2012 | 11:00 pm

  by Vickie Retro www.mylunakiss.com What are words for? Does anyone listen anymore?  Dale Bozzio - Missing Persons Metallic Plastic Top and Mini Does anyone recognize this... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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  Last Shreds Of Sanity | California Mom Blog

• The Free Range Stupid Crashed Through My Gate

  Shan

  6 May 2012 | 9:40 pm

  This was supposed to be a post about why I haven’t been online for over a week and the bombshell my FIL dropped on us — he’s moving to the Philippines for some woman named Misty that he met online. But I haven’t had a chance to finish it yet because yesterday morning The Free Range Stupid crashed through my gate. Sorry, Liz. I’ll have the tale of the made-for-FaceBook-Lifetime movie up by Tuesday. Hopefully. I knew that Cinco de Mayo — the made up holiday designed to get drunk gringos to buy Mexican piss water beer — in this ghetto neighborhood of…

• How The Kristin Lesney-Ruiz Plagiarism Scandal Should Cause Brands To Choose Bloggers Based On Content, Not Traffic

  Shan

  23 Mar 2012 | 8:12 pm

  Image courtesy of TILT: The Information Literacy Tutorial Last week, while I was firmly ensconced in my graphic designing-got-to-finish-this-website-now-oh-shit-the-car-died-on-the-freeway-and-the-tow-company-charged-us-three-times-for-the-fee bubble, something curious happened in the mom blog world — a blogger, Kristin Lesney-Ruiz, who has had multiple complaints and police reports about her and her husband’s shady, and possibly criminal, online activities but still manages to make money and get scads of free shit from major brands — was found to have plagiarized another…

• Tide Laundry Soap Is Currency For Drugs. Apparently.

  Shan

  13 Mar 2012 | 7:53 pm

  At least that’s one of the scenarios that my local news put out today after a man was found to have stolen $25,000 worth of Tide liquid detergent over a 15-month period. Yes, that is what I heard — stolen from stores in record numbers, Tide laundry soap is currency for drugs. Apparently. Or sold to Mom & Pop Shops at a discount. Or sold to regular people who can’t afford the high prices charged in stores so that they, too, can have ultra clean laundry. They think. The police and media, I mean. Not the people buying hot laundry soap. Because they don’t care,…

• Happy 7th Birthday, Baby Girl!

  Shan

  10 Mar 2012 | 8:14 am

  It seems like just yesterday that you came into this world, fighting for you very life. In the blink of an eye, you went from a tiny, little baby to being a little lady. Today, you are seven years old — Mama’s Big Girl — amazing, beautiful, smart and often frustrating. You have grown so much in these last years that it blows my mind! It just seems so surreal. I didn’t have any hope of becoming a mother nearly eight years ago, but then I found out I was pregnant with you and my dream was finally coming true. Your daddy and I will sing “Happy 7th Birthday, Baby…

• With Age, Comes Wisdom. And Black Chin Hairs. At 41. Damn.

  Shan

  1 Mar 2012 | 2:27 am

  Today is my 41st birthday. I have been told all my life that with age, comes wisdom. No one ever mentioned the black chin hairs. Why is that? Shouldn’t all the woman books have said something about the black chin hairs we will get as we enter our fourth decade of life? Those ones that hurt like hell when you try to pluck them out and often miss because you can’t see for shit anymore now that you’re old? Mine get so bad sometimes that I have to ask my Husband to pluck them for me. Yes, ladies, this is what you have to look forward to as you age. And pimples. What. The. Fuck.

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  Stretch Beyond Stuck Sanctuary

• Do You Nurture Yourself; Your Dreams?

  Rena Hatch

  10 May 2012 | 1:57 pm

  Mother’s Day is coming up and it has me thinking about what mothering means to me. What comes up for me is nurturance, love, and beauty. Mothering can bring up deep and mixed emotions for

• Don’t Let Self-Doubt Keep You Stuck!

  Rena Hatch

  11 Apr 2012 | 3:22 pm

  How often do you doubt yourself? One of the ways we keep ourselves stuck is with self-doubt. Self-doubt drowns out our inner wisdom. Being ‘

• Why Hire a Life Coach?

  Rena Hatch

  4 Apr 2012 | 3:26 pm

  “When someone deeply listens to you, your bare feet are on the earth and a beloved land that seemed distant is now at home within you.” ~ John Fox Here’s my story about hiring a life coach: When I was feeling stuck and lost (when I was still a scientist living in Texas), I started working with a life coach. I was skeptical and not even sure what

• Are You “Too Busy” or “Too Tired”?

  Rena Hatch

  29 Feb 2012 | 5:43 pm

  Do you often think (and say), “I’m too busy to ____. or I’m too tired to ____.”? You keep yourself stuck with statements like that. Such statements are reflections of restricting beliefs

• What Motivates You to Take Action?

  Rena Hatch

  22 Feb 2012 | 2:08 pm

  “Trust that where you are is the perfect starting point to get to where you want to be.” ~Rena Hatch Do you get frustrated because you are not where you REALLY WANT to be? I sometimes do especially if I let my self-talk turn into “You really should be doing ___.” Or “You should be so much more ____.” Oh, all those ‘should’s! That kind of self talk is certainly not uplifting, inspiring or motivating. We know that. Yet, we

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  Purposeful Woman

• Thank You, Mom

  JJ

  13 May 2012 | 6:18 am

  A hearty thank you and Happy Mother’s day to all Purposeful Women, their mothers, sisters, aunts and daughters.  Hopefully you are receiving much love and hugs on this special day.  I received an email this week – it had been forwarded to many women, of which I was one. It shared a story of all [...]

• The 3/50 Project

  JJ

  11 May 2012 | 11:11 am

  Purposeful Women around the globe are growing the world’s economy by opening businesses.  Women owned businesses are on the rise and many of those are brick and mortar locations.  The 3/50 Project focuses on small business owners with actual locations that can be visited and shopped.  Their tagline? “Saving the brick and mortars our nation [...]

• Balancing Home Life and Work Life – WKYC

  JJ

  8 May 2012 | 4:05 pm

  I was recently invited to WKYC Good Morning Cleveland to talk about how to balance home and work life.   It was a wonderful experience. If you missed the interview – here it is:   Just a reminder of the tips we talked about: 1. Start your day by revving your energy 2. Outsource and barter [...]

• How Do You Read the Signs of Life?

  JJ

  7 May 2012 | 4:43 pm

  Do you remember the 1971 classic song, Signs by the Five Man Electrical Band? It was a protest song about discrimination and the difference between the youth of the day and the “establishment.” The lyrics may be a little dated, but the idea is still valid. Everyday we are confronted by signs. Real and figurative. [...]

• If You Build It They Will Come

  JJ

  4 May 2012 | 10:12 am

  Corny reference to the movie Field of Dreams, however, I have found it to be true. If you are looking for something and don’t find it – make your own. Recently, a member of the Tech Savvy Women LinkedIn Group asked about how and why I started the LinkedIn Group.  My response? As a working [...]

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  Karen Keller, Ph.D.

• The Connection Between Happiness and Success

  Karen Keller, Ph.D.

  15 May 2012 | 5:01 am

  Link your happiness with your success So many people are laboring under the impression that in order to be successful, you have to give up a little piece of your happiness. Whoever told you this is full of it, because I am a proud believer that we can all have a happiness and success at the same time. Finding success and happiness at the same time isn’t necessarily the easiest thing in the world. It takes time and dedication and the ability to ask for what you deserve. And what we all deserve is a fulfilling career, right?  Here’s how: F: Fully embrace your career U: Unapologetically…

• Power: What Women Do Right

  Karen Keller, Ph.D.

  10 May 2012 | 5:41 am

    Are you using your power to lead or direct? I recently came to a realization the other day that we (including myself) spend a lot more time focusing on all of the possible negative outcomes of women getting power. Now, while I maintain that you always need to be careful with the power that you have, there is absolutely nothing negative about women in positions of power. In fact, I’d say it’s pretty darn awesome to see a lady with some real responsibility. So, what are all of the great things that we, as women, do with our power that we may overlook? Help others. One thing that most…

• Coaching Others to Develop a Strong Intuition

  Karen Keller, Ph.D.

  8 May 2012 | 5:17 am

      Once you understand your own intuition, it’s time to teach others. You’re a successful woman. You’ve worked hard to get where you are (and where you’re going!) and a good part of that is by learning how to listen to and analyze your intuition. I’m sure that you have employees that you rely on to help you finish projects and handle various tasks and I’m sure that there are one or two that you would like to mentor and teach some of your “secrets” so that they can find success as much as you have. Well, one of the things you’re probably going to have to teach them…

• Top 10 Ways to Know if You’re Becoming Arrogant at Work

  Karen Keller, Ph.D.

  3 May 2012 | 7:16 am

    When we find success it’s important to avoid getting an over inflated ego. Forget David Letterman, ladies, because today, we’ve got a top ten list that you do not want to miss. When you’re at the top of your game, it can be really hard to keep your feet on the ground and remain level-headed. I thought I would keep this light, but remember; only you can prevent your own big ego. And now, without further ado, the top ten ways to know if you’re becoming too arrogant at work. 10. You assume anyone coming into your office is there to talk your coffee or lunch order. Even if it’s…

• The Importance Getting Organized at Work

  Karen Keller, Ph.D.

  1 May 2012 | 6:00 am

    Don’t let a disorganized life keep you from success. If you’re reading this in your office (at home or work), stop for a moment and take a look at the desk in front of you. What do you see? Is it a mess of receipts, sticky notes, reminders, food wrappers, business cards and other clutter? Can you even see your desk through the mess? If you said yes, it’s ok. You aren’t alone. Many of us experience disorganization in our lives. We handle so many other tasks that keeping things organized is usually at the bottom of our list of things to do. But there are several reasons why…

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  Women Unlimited

• Marketing: Getting back to basics

  Deborah Rowe

  16 May 2012 | 3:22 am

  Amongst other more lengthy descriptions, the Chartered Institute of Marketing defines marketing as “The management process responsible for identifying, anticipating and satisfying customer requirements profitably”.  It’s all about getting the right product or service, to the right people, at the right time, in a way that suits them and is at a mutually beneficial price. Without proper marketing it’s difficult for a business to get close to its customers and give them what they want. The good news is that many small businesses are already applying the basic marketing principles…

• Finish What You Start: 3 Ways to Stop Quitting

  Guest post

  15 May 2012 | 3:04 am

  Every one of us has started something that we just didn’t finish. It’s frustrating to see that pile of unfinished projects just sitting on the floor it’s like a pile of regrets that keeps on growing. I know in my own life I’ve had to deal with that on more than one occasion. The violin I started playing in middle school, the Spanish lessons that I started and stopped, the video series that I stopped mid-stream, the books that I read until I got about halfway through, the business ideas that I just let go of and there are plenty more I could add. There is a strong case…

• Spring Clean Your Website

  Guest post

  14 May 2012 | 3:09 am

  Is your website delivering? Whether it is spring, summer, autumn or winter it is a good time to dust off your website and give it a spring clean. Carry out regular audits, every six months or so, to work out if your website is meeting your objectives. If not, do something about it – your site could be losing you money. Below is a checklist of what you should be thinking about to make sure your website is fit-for-purpose. Do you even need a website? If your target market has access to the internet and is likely to go online to find information on your company or what you do then yes, you…

• So you want to be a billion dollar brand?

  Carole Bozkurt

  11 May 2012 | 3:01 am

  Do you dream of being the biggest name in your industry? Let’s be honest, don’t we all? But creating a successfulbrand takes time and hard dollar investment and you have to be able to back it up with a great product or service. When you look at successful brands like Apple, how excited do you get about buying the latest iPad or iPhone? How sure are you that the next time you drink Coca-Cola it will taste exactly the same as it did before?  Are you certain, every single time you shop at John Lewis that you’re “Never Knowingly Undersold”? Most of us are pretty sure about how we feel…

• Not enough time? That can be good for your productivity!

  Grace Marshall

  9 May 2012 | 3:09 am

  When you run your own business, there is always so much to do. It seems like as entrepreneurs, our work is never done. There’s not enough time to do all that we need to, want to and feel we ought to do. Not enough time to market to new clients while serving existing ones. Not enough time to keep on top of all the admin and accounts as well as getting products out of the door. Time for social media, to stay on top of current trends and ahead of competitors. Time to work on the business as well as in it. Not to mention time out of your business – with family, home life, social life and…

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  Bitchin' Wives Club

• How To Make A Mother's Day Email Card That is NOT Lame

  13 May 2012 | 2:35 pm

  Do you, like me, fear that your children will completely forget Mother's Day? It's not that I think that my husband will forget (okay, fine, yes, I do think he would forget Mother's Day if he wasn't reminded several times beforehand), it's that I think he'll forget to tell the kids that it's Mother's Day. So then I turn into that obnoxious person who reminds all parties in my vicinity that it is, indeed, Mother's Day on Sunday and that "I can't wait to see what you made for me!" Yes, I actually say that. Shut up. This year, the Microsoft Windows Team helped me out in my quest…

• Happy Mother's Day to All My Bitches

  13 May 2012 | 2:26 pm

  I hope you're having a grand day that doesn't involve having to actually parent any of your children!  (Thank you, someecards.com, for caring enough to create the perfect cards for our snarky society.) This one pretty much sums up how parenting has been going lately in our house. And this one represents how Mother's Day looked to be shaping up yesterday when my husband actually said, "So, I was thinking that when my office moves to Lafayette [which will make his commute  10-20 minutes longer each way —Ed.], we should trade in your minivan to get a smaller hybrid. I can drive it…

• Bitchin' Recipes: Tart Cherry and Pecan Pie

  8 May 2012 | 5:03 pm

  This pie is one of my favorite go-to recipes because it is made entirely from pantry staples (if you start to view a can of tart cherries as a "staple"—which you will after making this pie). If you've got all the ingredients on hand, you can throw together this pie in a matter of minutes, which can be a huge asset when you've put all your time and resources into your main dish. Another plus to this recipe is that even the most baking-averse can manage to put it together and look like a hero. Thank you to my Madison friend, Sue, who gave me this recipe 10 years ago. A self-professed…

• Something's Different. Did You Redecorate?

  3 May 2012 | 1:35 pm

  I thought this place needed some sprucing up, so let me present the all-new, spic-n-span Bitchin' Wives Club. It is a little painful to say goodbye to my trashy former avatar decked out in her St. Edward's Cross crown, but it was time to let her go back to the garage band and malternative beverages from whence she came. She'll be singing old UK glam rock hits, no doubt, at a karaoke bar near you soon.  I'm still not sure what adventures I will be getting up to here in Louisiana, but one can only assume that they will involve alligators, lizards running into the house when doors are…

• It's Almost Like I Forgot I Had a Blog

  13 Apr 2012 | 9:51 am

  I'm still learning how to navigate the Cajun waters of southern Louisiana, so my apologies for being absent so long. You'll have to forgive me because, honestly, how do you expect me to be able to concentrate when I wake up to this every day... And then am forced to sit through ridiculously gorgeous sunsets on my front porch... And then promptly collapse into bed, exhausted from long days of driving the children hither and yon over country roads, unpacking, fretting over the sale of our house in Madison, and trying to cook dinners that aren't composed of more than 50% Kraft™product (and…

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  Smart Women Travelers

• Simple Hotel Amenities for a Great Stay

  Carol

  9 May 2012 | 10:48 pm

  I’ve stayed in countless hotels over my now 27 years of business travel – and I still love entering a hotel room for the first time to check out what it has to offer. And it’s often the simple things that make the stay the most pleasant. For example: Last week I stayed at the Hyatt Orlando International Airport because a cancelled flight grounded me overnight. To stay right in the airport hotel is so convenient, especially when the early morning flight is VERY early! Though what I really liked at this Hyatt were several things: Easy to access power outlets at the desk; Free…

• Business Travel Success is Published!

  Carol

  1 May 2012 | 2:02 pm

  My new book, Business Travel Success – How to Reduce Stress, Be More Productive and Travel with Confidence is now published! This book has been written over thousands of miles and from many hotel rooms around the world with tips that I’ve learned over years and years of business travel. Business Travel Success offer strategies to become healthier, less stressed, more productive and confident, all without sacrificing the personal relationships that make coming home worthwhile! Jack Canfield, co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series and author of The Success PrinciplesTM,…

• 3 Reasons to Join Every Airline, Hotel and Car Rental Award Program

  Carol

  27 Mar 2012 | 6:14 am

  Most of us sign up for the award programs for the hotels and airlines that we use the most. We do not take the time to sign up for a hotel that we think we’re only going to stay in for a few nights, or an airline that’s taking us on an international trip that is a once-in-a-lifetime. If you had a crystal ball and knew you were going to be flying on the same airline and staying in the same hotel for multiple trips, of course you’d sign up for their award programs. Without the crystal ball, it’s easy to say “Oh, I’m only flying this airline one time … I…

• Know How Far Your Travels Take You with Flight Memory

  Carol

  16 Jan 2012 | 8:12 am

  During the countless time spent in security lines, have you ever wondered to yourself how many miles you’ve traveled, or how many times you’ve flown between two cities? Flight Memory can keep track of your trips and display fun graphs and interesting statistics of your travels. Flight Memory is free to use. Once you create an account, you can input all of your future or past flight information. How much you input is up to you, so you can detail all the information you have (Continental Flight 1586, Leaving IAH at 7:00 PM, Arriving MCO at 10:15PM, Jan. 6, 2012, on a Boeing 757,…

• Travel Tech News from CES

  Carol

  13 Jan 2012 | 1:21 pm

  Smart Women Travelers isn’t just about flights, car rentals, and hotel stays. The tech toys we bring with us are all part of the fun! This year we’ve sent a SWT Correspondent to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to bring back news on what will be this year’s greatest travel companions – the gadgets we use everyday to keep in touch. The big story from the Consumer Electronics Show this year may be Microsoft, as much for what they did as what they won’t be doing. At his keynote speech, CEO Steve Balmer talked about applying their Metro interface to the new…

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• {the bliss} kirby day & mama day!

  RLV

  16 May 2012 | 5:30 am

  I know, I know. Where the heck have I been? Do I really have to answer that? You know what I’ve been doing and yes, there was a point where I was burnt out but I really do love my job. In other news, the weather has been crappy. To me, at least. It’s the middle of May and I’m still wearing a jacket. What thee heck. Not the, but thee. That’s irked I am – I had to add an extra ‘e.’ But the weather will not stop us from enjoying upcoming summer festivities like, biking, for instance. Yep, the boy bought me a super cool bike. I named him Otis Spunkmeyer.

• love you, nanay

  RLV

  17 Apr 2012 | 8:21 pm

  My beloved grandmother passed a few days before Easter. When my mother called, she was sobbing uncontrollably — as expected. Me? I said, “Okay. Thanks for letting me know.” I knew she was leaving us soon, and I was able to see her on her best day the weekend prior. But. Why didn’t I start bawling like everyone else? Well, this was the first time a close relative/friend passed away in my life. I didn’t know how to deal. I buried myself in work until I went back home that weekend. And still. It didn’t hit me until the day we laid her to rest. My eyes stung…

• {the palate + the bliss} happy 2nd blogoversary!

  RLV

  26 Mar 2012 | 5:30 am

  Bitten turned two on Friday, March 23rd. Woo-hoo! And to continue last year’s celebration…I’ve made some delicious, chocolatey brownies. Salted. Fudge. Brownies. This recipe has been going around the interwebs so I decided to make it. I’m sure glad I did. For starters, you don’t even need a mixer. All you need is a saucepan (a large, deep pan if you don’t have one is fine) and a whisk! ( read the rest of {the palate + the bliss} happy 2nd blogoversary! at bittensweetblog.com ) { bittensweet } © 2012 | permalink to {the palate + the bliss} happy 2nd…

• {the bliss + the snapshot} viva las vegas!

  RLV

  22 Mar 2012 | 5:30 am

  I like cotton candy. Actually, I love it. I had a bunch (not really) at a buffet in Vegas. So yeah. Chris and I headed out west for our seven year anniversary because 1. I haven’t been and 2. Chris hasn’t been back since before he was 21. Strange. Yeah, well, whatever. I thought it was a good idea. And it was. But. I think I’m going to go with a group next time. I’ve discovered Vegas isn’t a a very romantic city. Especially since we’re aren’t as ridiculously crazy as those young strapping lads from The Hangover or even the lovely ladies from…

• {the bliss} spring is (almost) here!

  RLV

  19 Mar 2012 | 5:30 am

  With warm weather comes change — daylight savings time (still adjusting… how are you guys doing?), outdoorsy events, bright/pastel colors everywhere and spring cleaning, of course! So, I’ve asked Aly to remake my banner and ta-to-the-freaking-da! Ain’t it fabulous? I’ve also grabbed some new social media icons, courtesy of The Academy. Enjoy, and stay tuned! Will update soon and blog all about Vegas! (It really doesn’t have to stay there.) Oh, and my blog turns two soon! :) { bittensweet } © 2012 | permalink to {the bliss} spring is (almost) here! | see…

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  All The Single Girlfriends

• Week One: Success! - A Better Me Through Bariatric Surgery ..

  Debra Pearlman

  14 May 2012 | 7:23 am

  Plate of pureed food....yummm! Well, I’ve made it through my first week. Actually, it was a week last Friday since I had my lap band procedure.  The first couple of day I felt great, even energized.  Then reality set in.  As I moved into what is called the Full Liquid Diet, I found that my tolerance for pre-made protein shakes, ones I’d had no problem with prior to surgery, really upset my stomach. After nearly 4 days of  living on green tea, I thought it best to call the doctor and ask if it was normal to feel so: 1, achy in the stomach; and 2, still be running to the loo…

• Celebrating Mother’s Day .. Mama Says! - Happy Mother's Day 2012

  Girl Friends

  13 May 2012 | 9:02 am

  When I stopped seeing my mother with the eyes of a child, I saw the woman who helped me give birth to myself.Nancy Friday Sometimes you buy the perfect dress for a special event that you know you’ll probably not wear again. This is a “classic” All The Single Girlfriends post that was created for Mother’s Day 2011. We loved it so much that we wanted to take it out of our closet and wear it again. Hope you enjoy! At our heart, All The Single Girlfriends is about women connecting with women. So of course, to dedicate a series of Mother’s Day posts was a natural for…

• Fennel – Everything You Could Want In A Vegetable! - Foodie Friday

  Rebecca Crichton

  11 May 2012 | 7:23 am

  I ask you:  don’t you sometimes want a vegetable that you can do almost anything with? Use it raw, roast, sauté, fry, shave, slice, chop, puree or freeze? And be assured it plays well with others? Fennel would be your choice. And although the white, bulbous plant topped with stalks ending in frilly fronds looks downright ‘alien,’- according to one food blogger – it is definitely worth taking to home and befriending. The flavor is sweet and mildly licorice. That characteristic is most notable when fennel is used raw but mellows appreciably when it is cooked.  This staple of…

• It’s A New Day! - A Better Me Through Bariatric Surgery ..

  Debra Pearlman

  23 Apr 2012 | 3:12 pm

  This weekend has been a reawakening of my life. Friday, I had my lap-band surgery and all went really well.  Now the real work begins.  Truth be told, I’ve been holding back on so many emotions.  I feel like I have to say good-bye to old friends like pasta, bread and fried food.  But then that makes me wonder about why I would have thought them my friends. My friends would not hurt me or look to console me in a way that would threaten my health.  My friends would support me and help me make good choices.  So now I have to delve into the world of my food addiction and try to…

• Five Days and Counting - A Better Me Through Bariatric Surgery ..

  Debra Pearlman

  16 Apr 2012 | 8:02 am

  Photo from Quick Burn Fat - Thanks In five days my life changes.  No, not the bit 6-0 just yet, that will happen soon enough. I’m talking about my bariatric surgery.  On Friday, April 20th at 8:45 am, my life is going to add a new tool to its arsenal.  I’m excited and nervous at the same time. I’ve been wrestling with my emotions since making this decision.  I thought I’d blog about it on a weekly basis, but what I really did was sort of let work take over my life and push this reality onto the proverbial “back burner.”  Not to push the food analogies…

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

• a New Fan!

  Angela Santomero

  15 May 2012 | 6:23 pm

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

• Super Why! Live Behind the Scenes

  Angela Santomero

  14 May 2012 | 1:34 pm

  Super WHY Live! is the live stage show inspired by the hit PBS Kids TV series. The tour is coming to a stage near you in 2012, but we’ve created some videos to show you what’s going on behind the scenes as we build the show. In this video, me and Super Why Live! director Glenn Orsher talk about what it’s like to transform an animated children’s favorite into a live action extravaganza. For more info go to:  SuperWhyLive.com Angela's Clues | Angela Santomero: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Blue's Clues, Super Why!

• The Susan Lucci of Children’s TV

  Angela Santomero

  10 May 2012 | 4:44 pm

  Yes, that’s me. And mind you, I am thrilled to be nominated!  Really.  It’s an honor. That being said…. My shows have been nominated for Emmy awards since 1997 with Blue’s Clues for Outstanding Preschool Series and then again for Blue’s Room and then again for Super Why.  Once Blue’s Clues and Super Why! were both nominated at the same time, in the same category…against Sesame Street.  And guess who won for the 40th year in a row?  And yes, I love Sesame but still… So, here’s to 2012 giving us our 1st Emmy win!  I owe so much to PBS…

• Book People Unite

  Angela Santomero

  9 May 2012 | 12:05 am

  “We’ve brought together some of our most beloved literary characters to rally people behind the Book People Unite movement and help get books in the hands of kids who need them the most. Join the movement at bookpeopleunite.org” by: Reading Is Fundamental Angela's Clues | Angela Santomero: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Blue's Clues, Super Why!

• 3 Parenting Clues Taught by Great Teachers

  Angela Santomero

  7 May 2012 | 8:24 pm

  3 teachers, 3 clues I learned… On teacher appreciation day (Tues 5/8), I usually think back on my most inspiring teachers, wishing that I could thank them for everything they taught me: Mr. Walker from Harrington Park Elementary School: He taught me to write from my heart.  I learned to use writing as a powerful tool to express my point of view. Mister Fred Rogers: He taught me, through television, that I can believe in myself.  I also learned how powerful an educational tool television can be. Dr Rosemarie Truglio at Teachers College, Columbia University (now at Sesame Workshop)…

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  Women Make News

• Drowning Out the Iran War Talks

  19 Apr 2012 | 9:41 am

  no nukes symbol on iran.jpg If you are like me, you want some answer for what to do about Iran’s nuclear program. read more

• Mothers Without Custody: Some 2 Million Women Feel the Stigma

  Editor

  30 Mar 2012 | 8:10 pm

  custody.jpg By Jackie Krasas After a divorce, most people assume that children reside primarily with mothers. read more

• International Women’s Day and WAND

  8 Mar 2012 | 12:59 pm

  international womens day.jpg From Women's Action for New Directions.... read more

• Exploding Digital Activism: It's Not Helping

  Editor

  1 Jan 2012 | 2:38 pm

    By Mary Joyce read more

• Slut Walk And OWS: Why are They Made or Branded in Canada?

  Editor

  2 Dec 2011 | 10:41 am

  by Janni Aragon Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street and Slut walk, have given Political Science students good paper material this year.  Still, at the Canadian University where I teach, the otherwise socially aware  students have had no idea that the Occupy movements and SlutWalks were spawned in their country.  Made in Canada. read more

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  Success Coaching for Self-Employed Women

• Interview with Danielle LaPorte: Author, The Fire Starter Sessions

  paulag

  15 May 2012 | 11:54 am

  I can count on one hand the number of books that have actually blown me away in my time.  The new bestselling book The Fire Starter Sessions: A Soulful + Practical Guide for Creating Success on Your... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Discover Your Real Priorities – It’s Where You Spend Your Money

  paulag

  29 Mar 2012 | 4:33 pm

  If you really want to know what is important to you take a peek at where you spend your money.  Here’s the thing, by itself money has no use and no power. It is only a tool to create the life you... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Afraid to Fail? Don’t Be…

  paulag

  23 Mar 2012 | 10:03 am

  I’ve seen this video on a few different occasions and I just love it. If you are afraid of failing, get over it.  You haven’t even begun to live if you haven’t failed at something. ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Roadmap to Self Employment – How Do I Get There?

  paulag

  19 Mar 2012 | 8:57 am

  This post originally appeared on BlogHer.com. People often say to me – Wow! You made the leap to being your own boss… how did you even know where to start? The answer is – I... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Silence Speaks Loudly

  paulag

  16 Mar 2012 | 1:37 pm

  What do you hear in the silence? Do you ever give yourself permission to be silent so you can listen? Or, are you terrified of what you might find there? I recently had the blessing of going away for... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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  Career Chick Chat

• P!nk said it....

  Karen Adamedes

  7 May 2012 | 4:31 pm

  Rockstar P!nk said this in an interview with Chad Kennedy from Teen Scene Magazine in an interview to promote her "I'm not Dead" album.   She went on to say... "Knowledge is power. It's a cliche, but it's true. The more your know, the more straight up you can stand for what you believe in" Knowledge, truly is Power when it comes to your career. (They're my words, not P!nk's) And I haven't found a faster or more efficient way to gain knowledge than to ask questions. What do you think? Let's chat... - Karen

• Donald Trumps Advice on Choosing a Career

  Karen Adamedes

  30 Apr 2012 | 4:35 pm

  Tweet Donald Trump's advice on choosing a career is actually spot on. The friend's story that he tells may not be in the same financial sphere as you or I - but I have heard the sentiment many times and in many ways. Take a quick look... Know what you love before you start the next phase of your career plan. And then work out how to get there! Does your plan get you to where you, in your heart, you want to be? Let's chat... - Karen If you enjoyed this article - get free email updates!

• What actions should be in your career plan?

  Karen Adamedes

  25 Apr 2012 | 3:57 pm

  Actions in your career plan will help you bridge the gap from where you are now to where you want to be There's a lot that happens before you write an action plan for your career.  Firstly you need to identify and set your goals - which has been the topic of earlier blogs such as "5 Fast Tips..setting goals for your career plan".  Once you have done that - identified what you want, where you are now and the difference between the two - you can develop a plan to get to where you want to be.  Not surprisingly, the process of working out where you are now and where you…

• "They" say...

  Karen Adamedes

  23 Apr 2012 | 3:15 pm

  Are "they" right? Has" anonymous" demonstrated his/her wisdom again? The reasons like truisms like this are popular is because they are so often, well, true. It's often used derogatorily to explain away why someone else has done well. But is it a clue? Could we meet more people and then become 'lucky' ourselves? Could we network more? Let's chat... - Karen

• Why Depth is More Important than the Breadth of your Business Network

  Karen Adamedes

  18 Apr 2012 | 4:21 pm

  Some people measure their networking success by the number of business cards they collect at functions Be prepared to develop relationships with depth in your network .  But when push comes to shove and you need advice or help in the future, can you rely on people you met once to help you out?  To be there for you? To take time from their busy schedule because you need help, advice or information? To be honest if the only connection you have is a quick handshake, a business card swap and maybe a LinkedIn invitation there really isn't a lot to fall back on. Alternatively, if you…

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  | Becoming you

• What I… Lize Kay

  Kathryn

  16 May 2012 | 1:59 am

  Lize is a lady who I have had the pleasure to meet in real life (IRL) a few times over the past few months. She blogs over at Sixty Winters and is very active on Twitter where her handle is @lizetheunicorn. Lize has had a varied and interesting career in a few short years but you can find out more about that on her blog. Currently she works in Social Media and has recently got engaged!! Her favourite animals are unicorns, her favourite colour is Tiffany blue but to find out more read on… What I… Know Well, jeez. I’m 23 years old. What DO I know? What I’ve learnt,…

• Glossybox May 2012

  Kathryn

  15 May 2012 | 1:18 am

  This week when the courier company dropped off my latest Glossybox my son, age 5, was quick to say “Oh Glossybox” before I even had finished opening the package – obviously the marketing team are doing a great job! As usual it was a treat to discover the beauty gems hidden inside and I can’t wait to share them with you too…. So without giving too much away here is my vlog about the contents of the May 2012 South African Glossybox! Enjoy… To summarise the products in the May Glossybox are: L’Occitane Immortelle – 2 x envelopes containing a…

• Weekend Wanderings – Autumn in the Vineyards

  Kathryn

  14 May 2012 | 2:36 am

  images: Kathryn Rossiter Ensure you don't miss any posts, sign up to receive a daily email from | Becoming you in your inbox here.

• Recommended Reads – Responses to TIME’s Attachment Parenting Article

  Kathryn

  13 May 2012 | 1:31 pm

  This week TIME magazine ran a cover picture that caused more than a small media frenzy! The controversial image was to do with the main article about the Attachment Parenting trend sweeping the States. It was called “Are you Mom enough?”. The image featured a 26 year-old mother breastfeeding her almost 4 year-old son (see above) Feedback was fast and furious with responses from almost every major newspaper and mommy blogger out there! I rounded up a few of the interesting items for you to read through and make up your own mind on this topic TIME magazines complete coverage on…

• The missing diamond….

  Kathryn

  12 May 2012 | 2:18 pm

  Last night my sometime OCD husband got into a “clean up this house” mood. I do appreciate these moods, but don’t always share them. Anyway I summoned up some energy to join him and started with my bedside table. Suddenly, I noticed something shiny on the floor next to the bed and realised it was ONE of my diamond stud earrings. I usually take them off at night and put them on my bedside table and this meant that the other one should be in the near vicinity, but NO, it was not in the usual spot which suddenly meant the “clean up this house” night turned into a…

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  True Balance Life Coaching

• What Do You Desire?

  Shann

  15 May 2012 | 2:41 pm

  “Our dreams and desires define us, whether they are broken, scarcely remembered, on the verge of reality, or in full bloom.” -Danielle LaPorte I recently finished reading The Firestarter Sessions by Danielle LaPorte and love what she wrote about DESIRE. Watch this short video for more about the magic of uncovering what you desire and owning how you want to feel. Claim a copy of Danielle’s book at HERE.

• The Healing Power of Forgiveness VLOG

  Shann

  30 Apr 2012 | 7:44 am

  More on the healing power of forgiveness… How has forgiveness played out in your life? How would you feel if you could let go of the painful events of your past?

• Everything is Waiting for You

  Shann

  18 Apr 2012 | 1:13 pm

  I experienced this stunning poem for the first time this morning. Everything is Waiting for You Your great mistake is to act the drama as if you were alone. As if life were a progressive and cunning crime with no witness to the tiny hidden transgressions. To feel abandoned is to deny the intimacy of your surroundings. Surely, even you, at times, have felt the grand array; the swelling presence, and the chorus, crowding out your solo voice You must note the way the soap dish enables you, or the window latch grants you freedom. Alertness is the hidden discipline of familiarity. The stairs are…

• The Healing Power of Forgiveness

  Shann

  17 Apr 2012 | 7:31 am

  “Forgiving someone does not mean you condone their behavior. The act of forgiveness takes  place in your own mind. It really has nothing to do with the other person. The reality of true forgiveness lies in setting ourselves free from holding on to the pain. It is simply an act of releasing yourself from the negative energy.”- Louise Hay My heart is open and cautiously optimistic as I share this extremely personal post. My hope is to support those of you who may have a shared a similar experience and wish to move forward with a new life story. Last week I summoned the…

• Ready to Access Your Inner Goddess?

  Shann

  30 Mar 2012 | 10:34 am

  Introducing the Transformation Goddess Experience. A soulful, sensual and sacred exploration for women. Do you often feel like your life is (or has been) about everybody else—and are you ready to reclaim your feminine sovereignty?  Are you ready to begin an epic love affair with yourself, and let go of useless drama and self-sabotage? Are you willing to receive support, spiritual nourishment, and transformational coaching, and allow your inner goddess to shine? Six years ago, I asked myself these questions, and answered “yes” as well. This heart-altering awareness led me to take action…

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  MySavvySisters.Com

• 11 Ways To DeStress Your Experience With Mail Order Pharmacies

  15 May 2012 | 7:50 am

  By Kitty K. FreeAs a mail-order pharmacy service rep, I’ve learned a lot that I’d like to share. The following are some things I wish I could tell my patients, but am not always able to. I’ll spare you my complete feelings about the act of profiting, by charging people ridiculous amounts of money, for life saving medications.Don’t get me wrong—there should be a fee, but, it should be affordable, like over the counter meds. People shouldn’t go broke, or die, because they can’t afford meds. There was a time, long ago, when medicines were created solely to help people, not to…

• The REAL Reason He Dumped You

  14 May 2012 | 12:16 am

  You're sad, right?You don't know what you did wrong and why anyone would possibly want to leave you. Or, maybe you DO know and have sat down and made a list of all of your faults and you've concluded that it must be your weight or your hair or the fact that you drive a Camry.Let me let you in on a little secret. The reason he dumped you has nothing to do with the way you look, smell or how much money you have.He dumped you because...Lean in a little closer so you can really understand what I'm saying here, ok?He dumped you because...You care too much! Who cares why the hell he dumped you?

• Announcing The Winner of the Mother's Day Give-Away

  11 May 2012 | 11:01 am

  Michelle HudakMs. Hudak, we do hope you enjoy your Mother's Day $200 Visa Card give-away courtesy of MySavvySisters.Com! Please email us at editorial[at]mysavvysisters[dot]com with your mailing address to claim your prize by this Saturday 5/12 at midnight.There are more great surprises and give-aways to be won! Send an email to mysavvysisters[at]aweber.com to SUBSCRIBE!

• President Obama Publicly Supports Gay Marriage

  10 May 2012 | 2:17 am

  In an epic moment this Wednesday, May 9th, President Barack Obama publicly voiced his support of equal marriages for gay couples. This is the end of an era, bringing the commonality of the gay lifestyle into public view, as accepted and reinforced by the President of the United States.Although this statement was directed toward support of equal legal rights for homosexual couples, the President's support will have lasting effects that supersede legal benefits that the President believes should be granted to ALL couples who seek legal acknowledgement from the United States. This bold move by…

• "I Don't Get Jealous" Plus 9 Other Facts You Didn't Know About Penelope Trunk

  3 May 2012 | 7:51 pm

  If you haven't had the chance to be introduced to Penelope Trunk, allow me to be the first to blow your mind. Not only is she one of the top bloggers EVER, holding a firm position among the big boys in the male dominated blogosphere as the number one career blogger, she is also an opinion leader teaching the world what the new voice of Generation 'Z' sounds like and um, it actually sounds a bit gravelly.I was taken aback by the coarseness of Penelope's voice when I spoke with her during this interview; part Wicked Witch of the West, part Grandma warning you to shut the screen door before…

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• Been Busy, But We’ll Be Back

  Hello Ladies

  7 May 2012 | 5:58 am

  Life’s a little busy, but we’ll get back to blogging soon. In the meantime, you can visit us on Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter. Have a great week.   Source: fip.typepad.com via Hello_Ladies on Pinterest

• Women at Work (Infographic)

  Hello Ladies

  25 Apr 2012 | 7:47 pm

  Via MBA@UNC MBA Online & Women 2.0 Courtesy of the MBA@UNC, the online mba program at the University of North Carolina  

• A Lot of Chocolate; A Lot of Madness

  Hello Ladies

  24 Apr 2012 | 5:08 am

  Source: spreadshirt.co.uk via Hello_Ladies on Pinterest   It’s Chocolate Madness day – one of my favorite days of the year. Chocolate Madness is a fundraiser for NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts, an advocate for privacy and a woman’s right to choose. Tickets are still available: call 617-556-8800 x14 until 3 p.m. today. Remaining tickets will be available at the door for $50. At Chocolate Madness, held inBoston’s Cyclorama, pro-choice supporters join together with top local pastry chefs, premier food critics, and celebrity chefs  for an evening of endless chocolate…

• This is the Year to Close the Wage Gap

  Hello Ladies

  16 Apr 2012 | 1:52 pm

  Tuesday, April 17 is Equal Pay Day, again. Equal Pay Day 2009 was impetus for my starting this blog. That day I dropped my son at school; at my request he was wearing red – one of the ways activists observe the day. As he was filing into class, I turned to a group of mothers and noted how proud I was he was helping me observe the event. The women, including several who work outside the home, had never heard of the gender wage gap. I was shocked and thought to myself, “Hello ladies, you need to know this!” A blog was born. Back then, women earned, on average, just 77 cents for every…

• Here’s to the Women in the Boston Marathon

  Hello Ladies

  16 Apr 2012 | 9:13 am

  Cheers to all of the runners in today’s Boston Marathon, but especially to the women. Today marks the 40th anniversary of women being allowed to run officially.  It’s hard to grasp the concept that in my lifetime women were banned from the race. Proof you can’t stop a woman runner, Roberta Gibb ran unofficially in 1966 and Katherine Switzer ran under the name K.V. Switzer in 1967. The image of Switzer being pushed aside by a race official when he realized she was a woman is a piece of marathon and women’s history. According to The Boston Globe, 11,462 women ran last year’s…

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• What We Ate – Mother’s Day Weekend Edition

  Jessica

  13 May 2012 | 6:18 pm

  Since I’m finding it impossible to keep up with blogging during this very demanding and needy stage that my son is currently in, I’m just going to have to do a few posts where I catch up on the meals I’ve wanted to share with you. Today, I’ll start by sharing some of the lovely vegetarian things we ate this weekend – my second Mother’s Day as a mom. Basically, these are just more examples of the delicious meals that my meat-eating husband cooks for me – I am truly feeling lucky and spoiled of late. (Please try to look past the quality of these photos.

• Green Eggs & Huevos Rancheros

  Jessica

  27 Mar 2012 | 12:36 pm

  (I wrote this Sunday morning.) I love it when my husband cooks breakfast on the weekend! And this was partially leftover from our delicious vegetarian fajitas last night – he cooks most of our dinners too. And most of those are great. With only a few misses. We actually ate green eggs from a local farm. Look at these eggs! Green, blue, and dark brown. Huevos Rancheros with leftover seitan fajitas and homemade, roasted chile and grape tomato salsa.  I am one lucky lady! (P.S. The eggs look normal once you crack them open. Once in a while when there’s a few to many crazy colored…

• Motherhood = Lack of Sleep = Winter Blues

  Jessica

  6 Mar 2012 | 2:30 pm

  Recently, I found myself in the midst of some very blue days. I felt extremely sad and lonely and my homesickness for Denver (city life) was ultra-strong. I had already noticed that when I lack sleep – and I’m always lacking these days – I feel depressed. The depressed feelings were just starting to become more obtrusive – lasting longer throughout the day and for more days in a row. And then, yeah, couple weeks ago it got pretty bad. I was beginning to actually get tearful at times. I haven’t felt that way in a long time, but it’s becoming apparent that this happens…

• Today I Was A 1950s Housewife

  Jessica

  16 Feb 2012 | 10:20 pm

  At least according to Wells Fargo. Tuesday it the day the babysitter relieves me of my precious one-year-old for a few hours so I can catch up on me. On my way home from doing some work in a reserved work-room at the library, I was all excited to deposit the federal tax return check (yeah, we filed late, don’t worry about it) so I could have money in my account without having to worry about transferring money from my husband’s account for awhile. We don’t have joint checking accounts, but with online banking and knowing my husband’s password, I’m free to transfer…

• Cleaning and Clutter-Busting Goals For February, 2012

  Jessica

  29 Jan 2012 | 10:09 pm

  This post will not make sense to naturally clean people. Oh well. The Joyful Housewife is about my journey not theirs – and my personal struggle is with clutter, disorganization, and procrastination – especially when it comes to cleaning. Following are my cleaning and clutter- busting goals for the next month (Febuary)  These are easy things I can start doing regularly that will make me feel better. They are also things that I’ve long had huge aversions to doing. Blech 1. Wipe my kitchen counters every night.  I can’t explain why, but I hate wiping counters. When I mention…

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  VenusVision

• What Is Spirituality?

  Michelle Cantrell

  12 May 2012 | 10:32 am

  Before I get into the nitty gritty of this piece, I want to say, this post is not about religion. It is not about god. It is about the search for deeper meaning of life, connection, and what it is to be here, however one chooses to define that. I am open and respectful to others beliefs and I only ask that you do the same here. The Unitarian Universalist Church of Reston What is spirituality? The only thing I know for sure as I write that question is that I absolutely don’t know. After all, I only began my own spiritual journey a year ago at the age of 38 when I walked through the doors of…

• What’s Your “Thing”?

  Michelle Cantrell

  2 May 2012 | 9:36 am

  Ever since leaving the breakfast event I attended yesterday featuring Glennon Doyle Melton of Momastery, I can’t stop thinking about one part of the discussion that centered around “finding your thing”. Throughout the Q&A session (which lasted about an hour longer than was allotted for!), many of the issues brought up came back to that one essential piece: finding your thing. One woman who was struggling with sobriety asked Glennon how she maintained her own sobriety amid the chaos of her life. Although Glennon cited several important factors for herself, a large component of her…

• A Morning With Glennon Doyle Melton of Momastery

  Michelle Cantrell

  1 May 2012 | 1:30 pm

  Amanda Doyle (aka 'Sister'), Glennon Doyle Melton of Momastery, and Michelle Cantrell of VenusVision This morning I sat in a room full of women, most of whom had come for the opportunity to see Glennon Doyle Melton, the blogger behind Momastery who recently skyrocketed into the blogging stratosphere when The Huffington Post picked up and ran her blog post Don’t Carpe Diem on January 14, 2012. Between that noteworthy day and now, she has gained tens of thousands of fans on Facebook and countless more have been reading her blog, devouring and sharing each new post with the zeal of a…

• Introducing the Art of Intention

  Guest Author

  15 Mar 2012 | 6:55 pm

  by Michelle Market, LPC You can use the principle of intention with respect to planning meals and snacks or even generally applied to your food relationship. Weekly intentions might take the form of incorporating healthy snacks, packing your lunch to work, and/or having meals planned throughout the week. The reality is that those who are most successful are the ones who realize they are worth taking those extra ten minutes per day to pack their lunch or plan their meals. I recently had a client measure the time it took to create a healthy salad to pack in her lunch bag. To her surprise,…

• The Perfectly Imperfect Life of a Mother

  Michelle Cantrell

  2 Feb 2012 | 9:06 am

  As many of you may already know, I am in a graduate program for mental health counseling. In one of my recent classes, we were given the assignment to discuss a time when we learned a new skill, the journey we went through, and how we felt about the journey. Immediately, I thought of motherhood. Before becoming a mother, I was filled with ideas and ideals of how to be a good mother. While rationally, I might have accepted the idea that there is no such thing as the perfect mother, I never really internalized that idea. Which, when I think about it is kind of ironic, since the last thing I…

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• Cyber-Safety Savants Say Less is Best Online

  Mitzi Perdue

  15 May 2012 | 2:23 am

  Cybercriminals may be "spear phishing" your Facebook or Twitter account. A gorgeous PowerPoint attachment may harbor a malicious program. Women are more vulnerable to online security breaches, so here are a few words from the Web-wise.

• Obama Presses His 2012 Courtship of Women

  Hajer Naili

  14 May 2012 | 2:17 am

  The president continued his outreach to female voters on Monday with a commencement speech at Barnard College, call to make May 13-19 National Women's Health Week and an appearance on the "The View."

• Vatican Attack on Nuns Reopens My Brother's Wounds

  Caryl Rivers

  14 May 2012 | 12:54 am

  Caryl Rivers has not yet forgiven the Vatican for the sexual molestation suffered by her deceased brother. Male church leaders should be seeking forgiveness, she says, not reprimanding nuns who truly do God's work.

• 'Part Time' Cleaner Survives by Constant Work

  Heather Appel

  13 May 2012 | 12:17 am

  Rosalina Miranda works at all hours of the day as a cleaner of warehouses and offices in New Jersey. After 15 years she's unhappy about never getting a raise. Her best hope could be lawmakers now debating a proposed hike in the state's minimum wage.

• Vermont's Kunin Reflects on Mom-Career 'Muddling'

  Madeleine M. Kunin

  12 May 2012 | 1:52 am

  The first female governor of Vermont reflects on how she wound up running for office with children aged 3, 6, 8 and 10. In this excerpt from her book "The New Feminist Agenda" she credits, among other things, coming of age in a transitional time.

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• DIY Cannabis Topicals

  The Hempista

  6 May 2012 | 8:30 pm

  DIY Cannabis Topicals So you want to make your own cannabis topicals. Maybe you’ve heard about some of the cannabis topical brands that are carried by California and Colorado dispensaries, or you’ve tried them yourself as a medical marijuana patient in one of those states. Maybe you don’t have access to great topical cannabis products at all – either way, making your own cannabis topicals is a reliable way to enjoy and benefit from medical marijuana. What’s all the hype about cannabis topicals, anyhow? Cannabis topicals provide a different way of medicating with…

• Hemp Couture Summer Party Wear @ Etsy

  The Hempista

  29 Apr 2012 | 10:21 pm

  Hemp Couture Summer Party Wear @ Etsy Summer is springing, and once again, we’re going to deliver some fabulous hemp fashion picks to put you in the mood for fresh air, blooming flowers, birdies and sunshine! If hemp couture is your thing, Etsy never fails to deliver! We’re always seeking new hemp fashions to showcase here at Hempista; and frankly, many online stores specialize only in hemp wear appropriate for yoga or casual. Etsy consistently delivers great hemp couture! We’ve picked four party dresses that are perfect for a summer cocktail or party. These hemp dresses are…

• Summer Spa Sensations!

  The Hempista

  28 Apr 2012 | 7:15 pm

  Summer Spa Sensations! The warm air and sun are making us dream of days by the pool or outdoor spa. Hemp is the perfect fabric for everything aquatic and summer; check these spa and poolside picks: Dash Hemp is the only company out there making a hemp terry spa robe; and these come in some gorgeous colors perfect for the water. Pair it up with these hemp moccasins on Etsy: Grab some of these cute hemp undies and shorts while you are visiting Etsy – hemp is a very cool and comfortable fabric for the summer. These will make a great addition to your workout or spa wear collection. We love…

• Into The Trees – A Humboldt County Spring

  The Hempista

  19 Apr 2012 | 7:03 pm

  Into The Trees – A Humboldt County Spring We think Humboldt County, California is going to become to cannabis in this decade, and into the 20s, what Napa County is to wine. Humboldt County, which is a jaunt through some really big redwoods, north of the San Francisco Bay Area, is the number one cannabis growing region in the state and part of the famed “Emerald Triangle.” At this time, Humboldt County remains largely undeveloped in comparison to Napa County – but there are pockets of goodness like the selection of a few natural foods co-ops and a smattering of gourmet…

• What Makes a Great Medical Cannabis Topical?

  The Hempista

  29 Mar 2012 | 11:58 am

  What Makes a Great Medical Cannabis Topical? We are often asked, what makes a great cannabis topical lotion or balm? While these aren’t the most popular product at legal medical marijuana dispensaries, the good ones sell at a brisk pace. What do we mean by good? What makes a great and not-so-great cannabis topical lotion or balm? Let’s start with fresh, cured cannabis – potent and organic It’s not hard to run into cannabis balms and lotions that seems to be a bit of an afterthought. Making balms and lotions out of old bags of shake and or vape tailings is not going to…

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• My friends and I do this thing where we celebrate all major...

  7 May 2012 | 2:46 pm

  My friends and I do this thing where we celebrate all major events/reunions by making pies. Mostly, this is because we have an expert baker in our group who single-handedly produces pie spreads like this one. I, on the other hand, can only make one type - key lime! - which I argue is the best kind, though some people dispute its status as a pie given its short baking time (blasphemy, I say!). I have produced key lime pie for a myriad of special occasions, including my dog’s birthday and finals period. Given that it is also Kennedy’s favorite, it seemed appropriate for the festivities :)…

• In DC visiting one of my besties from college. Folks came from...

  7 May 2012 | 12:55 pm

  In DC visiting one of my besties from college. Folks came from six different states to surprise the birthday girl :) I’m in town until tomorrow and then headed back to Boston where I need to get many life things in order. (Yes, Kennedy is wearing an 80s prom dress. This is because she is awesome.)

• Above was my in-flight reading today :) I just got to DC a...

  5 May 2012 | 2:42 pm

  Above was my in-flight reading today :) I just got to DC a couple hours ago. I’m here until Tuesday to see my friend Kennedy. (A bunch of us flew in to surprise her for her 25th birthday!). I’m meeting up with tons of people (who I might not see for a long time when I move) and in between, trying to write write write as much as possible. I promise I will cease posting book covers in lieu of actual photos as soon as I get a chance to go through my pictures from Provincetown ;)

• So! The above was filmed two years ago when I was a college...

  30 Apr 2012 | 2:41 pm

  So! The above was filmed two years ago when I was a college senior. I had just met filmmaker Therese Shechter who was working on the documentary HOW TO LOSE YOUR VIRGINITY, and we were both attending an abstinence conference being held at Harvard. It was the first spark of inspiration for the Rethinking Virginity conference I planned later that spring. My 22-year-old self’s camera presence aside, Therese’s awesome project is now so close to being completed but we need your help! In her words: Our goal for How To Lose Your Virginity is to undo centuries of myths and contradictions around…

• "Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future."

  30 Apr 2012 | 1:01 pm

  “Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future.” - Oscar Wilde

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  BizChickBlogs

• Gen X Women Prefers Career over Family: Really?

  Guest Contributor

  11 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Recent research has brought it to light that half of Gen X women between the ages of 33 to 46 are childless, not because they couldn’t, but they chose to focus their energy on something better, their career. It is believed that women who were born in the feminist revolution period (those born between the periods of 1965-1978) still choose between family and career. The Gen X women are in a sound, and established relationship. So it ain’t the lack of it that stopped them from expanding their family but they chose career over children. Reason being, they considered having children would…

• When Is Extra Insurance Necessary?

  Guest Contributor

  9 May 2012 | 8:41 pm

  In today’s society, almost everyone needs to buy at least a couple insurance policies to cover their various bases. Insurance policies are designed to help protect yourself from financial risks that are incurred in your everyday life. In some cases, the policies that you have may not provide enough protection to give you true peace of mind. In these situations, adding some extra insurance coverage could be beneficial. There are many times where the average person may find it necessary to add extra insurance coverage. Ways to Get Extra Insurance There are a few different ways that you…

• Do You Know How to Define and Live Your Personal Brand?

  Tia Peterson

  9 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  “Personal brand” is coming dangerously close to an annoying buzzword, and that is a shame because the reality behind the personal brand is that you have one, whether you choose to call it that or not. At the company I work for, branding and personal branding are important focuses, such that in a review, you will be asked to describe the personal brand of whoever you are giving feedback for. It is assumed that everyone knows what a personal brand is and the impact it has on the work and the workplace environment. No matter where you work, or whether you are self-employed or not, you have a…

• Four Easy Fixes for Slow Computers

  Tia Peterson

  7 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  We’ve all been there. Waiting impatiently for a computer to start up or to open a new program can be excruciating. Computers are supposed to be faster than we are, right? Some of you out there – you know who you are – are screaming, “Yeah, right! My computer hates me.” When your computer is slow or slower than you expect, you’ll do anything to make it speed up. Good news: there are things that you can do to improve the speed of your computer in certain situations. Depending on whether your computer is slow to start up, or perhaps is slow to save changes or open new…

• Where to Find Business Financing as a Female Entrepreneur

  Guest Contributor

  2 May 2012 | 10:43 pm

  Women who are creating or running a business need to find ways to finance the company. Financing is necessary to pay for everything from those airport baggage fees during travel to the furniture around the office. While financing that is appropriate to the company will take a little searching, many opportunities for funding are available. Consider Credit Cards  Credit cards are a relatively easy financing option that is available for any entrepreneur. Women who are starting a new company can look into small business credit cards to find the type that is best for the business. Opting to…

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• At Cipriani: 2012 Women Refugee Voices of Courage

  14 May 2012 | 1:28 pm

  Actress and humanitarian Liv Ullmann kicked off the Women's Refugee Commission's 2012 Voices of Courage Awards luncheon at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City on May 4 with a story about a young boy she met in a refugee camp many years ago. He told her he only cried when it rained so he would not dampen the spirits of the other children. The gala honored intrepid women who are improving the lives of refugee women and girls, and featured corporate and humanitarian leaders such as PepsiCo's Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi; former CFO of JPMorgan Chase Dina Dublon; Afghanistan's award-winning Dr.

• Notes from the Field: Learning about Somali Refugee Girls in Ethiopia

  9 May 2012 | 3:23 pm

  Jennifer Schulte, Program Officer, Youth and Livelihoods, and Elizabeth Cafferty, Senior Advocacy Officer, recently visited the Sheder and Aw Barre refugee camps in the Somali area of Ethiopia to learn more about the adolescent girls living there. This is the first in a series of blogs exploring the status of displaced adolescent girls--an extremely vulnerable population. Sheder refugee camp is an hour and a half outside of Jijiga, the regional capital of the Somali area of Ethiopia. The road to Sheder is rocky, and along the way we passed sheep herders, camels, picturesque one-room stone…

• Q&A "New Kids" author Brooke Hauser on refugee teens in America

  2 May 2012 | 3:52 pm

  Journalist Brooke Hauser is the author of “The New Kids: Big Dreams and Brave Journeys at a High School for Immigrant Teens” — out in paperback this week.  The book, which grew out of an article that Hauser wrote for The New York Times, chronicles a year in the life of five students at the International High School at Prospect Heights in Brooklyn, NY.   In a recent email interview, Hauser focused on the experience of one group of courageous young newcomers: refugees who have fled war, persecution and political upheaval. Read full blog posted on The IRC website.

• An Interview With Our 2012 Voices of Courage Honoree Dina Dublon

  16 Apr 2012 | 1:19 pm

  Dina Dublon is a pioneer in advancing women and promoting gender equity in both the corporate and nonprofit worlds. The first (and to date the only) female CFO of JP Morgan Chase, Dina Dublon is currently a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School and a member of the Board of Directors of Microsoft, PepsiCo, Accenture and the Global Fund for Women. Dina is also a trustee of Carnegie Mellon University and Chair Emerita of the Women’s Refugee Commission. How did you become interested in the Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) and issues concerning refugees in general? In 1999, my friend Maha…

• An Interview With Our 2012 Voices of Courage Honoree Rim Tekie Solomon

  4 Apr 2012 | 3:30 pm

  The daughter of Eritrean parents, Rim Tekie Solomon fled Sudan and crossed the Sinai Desert on foot with her mother and five younger siblings. When she first arrived in Israel, she lived in a detention center, taught herself Hebrew and translated for other detainees.  She is now 20 years old and works as a translator with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the African Refugee Development Center (ARDC). Rim also volunteers with the Hagar & Miriam project, helping young asylum-seeking women who are pregnant or new mothers through an initiative called “African…

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  Naked Girl in a Dress

• Best Performance of “Call Me Maybe”

  Naked Girl in a Dress

  12 May 2012 | 7:07 am

  The internet is where I spend most of my work day. Without fail I stumble upon something daily that makes me laugh. It could be an image, funny tweet, or, in this case, a video. This is my favorite this week. It’s hilarious. Enjoy “Call Me Maybe” performed by the Harvard baseball... Click to read the entire post.

• Seeing a Ray of Sunshine

  Naked Girl in a Dress

  11 May 2012 | 10:59 am

  Just a few weeks shy of the one year anniversary of my divorce, I have been thinking of the good fortune that has come my way after a long, dark period. The storm I weathered in the last four years was the most challenging in my life to date. There were days I felt so [...] No related posts. Click to read the entire post.

• I Ain’t Afraid of No Teenagers

  Naked Girl in a Dress

  10 May 2012 | 10:31 am

  My guest today is Katie Sluiter from Sluiter Nation. It’s probably best to start by saying Katie is awesome and inspiring. She is a great writer, positive person, all over the internet, and fun. Oh, and she is a mom to two, with the most recent addition joining the family in March. Of course... Click to read the entire post.

• Love, Hate, and Marriage Equality

  Naked Girl in a Dress

  9 May 2012 | 12:11 pm

  Each time I publish a post in the category While Perched Upon My Soapbox I find myself writing a prelude to the piece. It usually starts out with me making an excuse for the impending rant and how few of these type of posts I actually publish. I do write so few in this category [...] Related... Click to read the entire post.

• My Breasts are My Greatest Asset

  Naked Girl in a Dress

  7 May 2012 | 9:51 am

  Yesterday while running along the National Mall I saw something unusual; there was a sea of pink everywhere. A large pink archway, signs, shirts, flowers, and more. I happened to be running when many were finishing the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. It was a moving experience to see the participants... Click to read the entire post.

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  wowElle

• 3 Women Innovators in the Innovator Spotlight at the 3rd Privacy Identity Innovation Conference

  wowElle

  15 May 2012 | 2:24 am

  Privacy Identity Innovation, the only tech conference focused on exploring how to protect sensitive information while enabling new technologies and business models now underway at Seattle has 3 Women- founded startups – Joanne Lang founded AboutOne, Emily Marshall and Kiran Gollu co-founded CoupleFire and Alisha Outridge founded tapTank that would be featured today in the Innovator Spotlight series. The pii2012 Seattle program that features over 70 speakers, thought leaders and innovators, will look at the latest developments in areas like Mobile apps, Geo-location amongst others in the…

• Mother’s Day wishes from wowElle.

  wowElle

  13 May 2012 | 3:34 am

  wowElle wishes all the enterprising souls who continuously, unconditionally strive to nourish, nurture, encourage minds to go forth and strike out their own on this planet. If the dare to dream is wired into your DNA, chances are that, mostly it was nourished by a mother’s love. Mother’s Day wishes from wowElle. The Ladders Survey on Working Moms 2012 throws up some very insightful and interesting facts.

• Mobile phones can help women entrepreneurs develop their businesses according to new research

  Newsdesk

  11 May 2012 | 11:15 am

  The ExxonMobil Foundation and Cherie Blair Foundation for Women today released new research demonstrating how mobile phones can help women entrepreneurs develop and grow their businesses. The analysis across three emerging countries – Egypt, Nigeria and Indonesia – concludes there are a number of mobile technology-based solutions which, if tailored and scaled commercially, could support the business needs of women entrepreneurs. Based on the research findings, the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women will follow the study with a pilot program to provide women entrepreneurs with tailored…

• Femmessor-Montreal launches the Successful and Balanced contest to find inspiring women entrepreneurs

  Newsdesk

  11 May 2012 | 10:32 am

  Femmessor-Montreal has launched the Femmessor-Montreal, Successful and Balanced” contest, a new  recognition award aims at revealing women entrepreneurs from Montréal as true models and demonstrating that entrepreneurial success is compatible with other aspects of personal life balance. The Femmessor-Montreal, Successful and Balanced contest involves  the selection of five finalists from these categories: non-traditional trades, service business, retail, tourism and agribusiness, new technology and information and communications technology. The finalists will be announced over a…

• Kamakshi Sivaramakrishnan’s Drawbridge develops the first self-learning ad technology to bridge desktop and mobile advertising

  Newsdesk

  11 May 2012 | 9:59 am

  Drawbridge, a startup founded by former Google and AdMob scientist Kamakshi Sivaramakrishnan has officially come out of stealth and announced $6.5 million in Series A funding from Silicon Valleys premier venture capitalists, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Sequoia Capital. Drawbridge aims to solve the two biggest hurdles in mobile advertising today: targeting and tracking. The company is developing a first of its kind self-learning cross-device advertising solution that brings desktop-like targeting to mobile advertising. Pix Credit : AdWeek Desktop advertising is over a $30 billion…

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  Linda's Realm

• J is for Journeying

  linda

  11 May 2012 | 9:02 am

  On most of the occasions I do magic work, I journey, either in meditation or Seiðr. Journeying is probably one of the few real talents I have, on the spiritual side. I’m not clair-anything at all (clairvoyant, clairaudient etc). I don’t see auras or ghosts either. I don’t really sense anything beyond female instinct. Although [...]

• I hope I gave the Vættr what they wanted

  linda

  10 May 2012 | 8:23 am

  On Sunday I looked everywhere, and couldn’t find my padlock and chain from my old moped. I think the Vættr have been at it again. What was even stranger, is that they returned all of this on the same day: The items returned were the manual for my Sony CyberShot, my fur tails, a plack [...]

• May competition and the winner in April

  linda

  8 May 2012 | 5:55 am

  I’m running a bit behind, sorry. The winner of the April competition is: Rannveig Hylbakk, Trondheim She’ll be receiving a little somthing in the mail, as soon as I pass a post office box. (Which will be a lot easier, now that I have transportation.) The question for May is as follows: What was the [...]

• Weeds – 13 – Wood Sorrel

  linda

  7 May 2012 | 3:25 pm

  Wood Sorrel is a low, creeping perennial with thin rhizomes and often forms large carpets. The leaves are clover-like, bright green with scattered hairs. It’s leaf stems are reddish, and the leaflets fold together in the rain and in the evening. The leaves taste sour (hence the name). Wood Sorrel blooms in May-June in Scandinavia, [...]

• 040 – The herb bed May 2012

  linda

  6 May 2012 | 5:18 am

  heksebua.com I just finished cleaning out the herb bed for spring. This is what’s left after the annuals and weed are gone. Note! The title of the sound track is NOT an invitation Tags: gardening, herbs, spring, Videos Related posts Ordered seeds (0) Herb update (0) Harvest (0) Yet more shopping (0) The Herb Bed [...]

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  Inspiring Pretty

• Quick Cleaning Tips

  Lindsey

  15 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Inspiring PrettyI know that Spring is coming to an end so for me to put up a “Spring Cleaning” post might be bit late upon arrival.  But I have been desperately desiring to purge my home lately. I’ve been so busy the last month or two and my whole home as just gone to the pits.  It needs a serious cleaning and organizing. Which I’ll get to.  Yeah, I think I’m going to blog about that.  I’ll take pictures as I go through each area of my home (including the ever-frightening car port storage… eek!) and give you tips and any advice or help you may…

• 5 Alternative Wedding Gift Registries

  Claire

  14 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Inspiring PrettyWedding gifts are difficult for both newlyweds and guests. Guests aren’t sure what to buy, and usually have a price range they’d like to keep. And the bride and groom don’t know where it’s best to register and what price range they should stay within. There’s also always the possibility that relatives will come with a surprise gift that you didn’t ask for, but they just knew you’d love. Couples can save the stress of registering with multiple stores or confining all gifts to one store while trying to keep a decent price range (while…

• Powow App Streamlines Texting

  Claire

  14 May 2012 | 4:50 am

  Inspiring PrettyThis is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of POWOW Messenger for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I just started using this text app called POWOW Messenger for Android a few days ago.  Before that, I was just using the my phone's default text platform.  I thought the only purpose for texts apps was to get free unlimited texting.  And since we already have an unlimited text plan, I never really thought I needed it. Let me just say, I was ill-informed. This app is sooo much better than my phone's standard system.  All of…

• Sunday Scripture

  Lindsey

  13 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  Inspiring Pretty  Isaiah 30:21 Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it” whenever you turn to the right or to the left.   I know normally I don’t say anything after the scripture and that’s because God does the talking in your heart.  I don’t need to add my two cents about it.  However today I feel that I do…. Sorry. This verse struck me today because as a Christian, it is imperative that we hear this “word behind us”, this guiding force, the Holy Spirit. I know that at times I have struggled to…

• Wedding of the Week: Country Cowboy

  Claire

  12 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Inspiring PrettyWe seem to be on a country kick lately with weddings (blame me missing Colorado), but I have another beautiful country wedding. This time though, it is full-fledged country complete with a splendid combination of strong colors and plenty of wood. The decor, while bold in color contrast is actually not complex. Less is more in this charming mountain shindig, as it always is with country weddings. This wedding pertains more to the reception than the ceremony, and there is plenty of inspiration to be found for the reception here. Enjoy the cowboy hats and old tins cups that make…

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

• Nurture Talent Academy Announces Techpreneur Workshops For Students

  Naaree Admin

  9 May 2012 | 1:19 am

  Nurture Talent Academy today announced its series of workshops named Techpreneur to impart entrepreneurship and technology skills among Indian students. The program will be held for one week each in four cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. Venture capitalists, angel investors and successful entrepreneurs will be invited as experts for the program. The aim is to train students on the basics of business plan and starting a technology venture. Each session will be having interactive exercises, business plan templates and dialogue with experienced experts. Amit Grover,…

• Naaree Interviews Mallika Sarabhai, Goddess Of Dance

  Naaree Admin

  2 May 2012 | 12:03 pm

  By Swarnendu Biswas Photos by Yadavan Chandran She comes across as a physical manifestation of boundless feminine energy, exuding great inner strength, grace, kindness and compassion. You can call her a Goddess; an embodiment of the unlimited shakti of woman power. She is also known as Mallika Sarabhai; one of the most creative minds of our times, on this planet. Her multifaceted genius is reflected in various fields, ranging from arts to creative and non-fiction writing, and from entrepreneurship to activism. She is globally renowned as an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, but it is…

• Women in Bollywood: How Female Roles For Actors Have Changed

  Naaree Admin

  25 Apr 2012 | 12:57 pm

  Films, Bollywood and cinema have always been an integral part of the Indian lifestyle. The role of female protagonists in Indian cinema has evolved with the times and today a typical Bollywood flick would have you meet leads who break taboos and play parts that today’s audience can relate to. Both Bollywood and regional Indian cinema, has been to some extent, male-centric. Male actors have more often than not, held the responsibility of the entire movie on their shoulders with the female actors providing a refreshing break with a sultry song and dance sequence or merely playing the…

• Survival Tips For Sleep-Deprived Working Moms

  Naaree Admin

  18 Apr 2012 | 1:26 pm

  It is a wonderful journey for a woman, growing into a capable individual with a steady career, and making the transition from a daughter to wife and then to mother. Whether you are caring for a newborn or a grown-up teen, your day as a working mother is bound to be packed with tasks and responsibilities, often leaving you with little or no time to get your precious eight hours of sleep. The multitasking supermom very often becomes a perpetually stressed, sleep deprived creature who is, according to recent studies, more prone to depression, heart disease and other stress-related maladies. If…

• Adoption For Single Women In India

  Naaree Admin

  15 Apr 2012 | 3:37 pm

  By Pallavi Bhattacharya Imagine a scenario in which a single woman in her thirties is being pressurized to tie the knot with any man who wants to marry her as ‘her biological clock is ticking away’. The worst ever decision she can make is by giving in to a pressure like this. A woman doesn’t have to be married to enjoy the pleasure of motherhood. Nor are we advising her to have a child out of wedlock if she isn’t comfortable with the idea. Impregnation through artificial insemination is also not yet legal for single women in India. A single woman in India doesn’t necessarily have to…

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  What's new on divine.ca

• Happy Feet (editor`s pick)

  15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm

  Spotted: Dancer Oxford, a classy, retro slipper that has seduced us with its colours. Meet this yellow and off-white leather brogue, which provides just...

• Lipstick: Sublime Pout (article)

  15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm

  4 colourful shades for summer Whenever we prettify our pout, we cheerfully take full advantage of lipstick trends. From raspberry to coral, and translucent...

• Lipstick that Sticks (tip)

  15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm

  For plumped up, sexy lips all day long, apply a layer of loose powder to your mouth before applying your lip colour, then reapply on top of your lipstick....

• Does Your Dating Life Need a Boost? (quiz)

  23 Feb 2012 | 10:00 pm

  Find out if your love life is sizzling or fizzling

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  8 Women Dream

• Taking A Leap Forward on A Longtime Dream

  Lisa Powell, Author & Serial Traveler

  15 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  I first started reading Martha Beck's advice column in Oprah's O Magazine a few years ago. Little did I know that in the fall of 2011 I'd be chatting with her on a coaching call, and have her tell me that my life story, of overcoming trauma and becoming happier as I age, was the story of a shaman...

• How I Accomplished a Big Dream in a Year

  Katie Eigel, Travel Dreams

  14 May 2012 | 6:40 am

  Today is a milestone for me. Today marks the 68th week I have been blessed to be writing for 8 Women Dream. (My first post debuted on January 24, 2011.) As the picture above suggests, I am boldly writing a new chapter in my life as I close the incredible 8WD chapter, which has consisted of 70+ blog posts for 8 Women Dream. So what's next for me, you say?

• Instead of Letting Go of Your Dream Try This

  Catherine Hughes, Editor & Chief

  14 May 2012 | 2:36 am

  My dream brain seemed to be getting the best of me this week. Just as I’d drift off to sleep a voice softly whispered … "Hey. Dream progress on your top blog idea is stalling." and "Why aren’t you done with this dream yet?" Second-guessing yourself is part of the dream process. Just because I understand this, doesn’t make the thoughts any easier to solve...[...]

• An American Dream Mother’s Day Story

  Shellie Croft - My Life is Grape

  13 May 2012 | 5:04 am

  Living out our American dream here amongst the hundreds of acres of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling, surrounded by even more natural beauty and wildlife affords us some truly awesome experiences in the days of my family’s lives. Before moving out here, however, my very first dream realized was that of becoming a [...]

• 3 Budget Buckets for Your Money Saving Dreams

  Jayne Speich, Financial Assistance

  12 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  My dream of financial mastery has me thinking about my budget, such as it is. Working on the household budget this week, I realized that I, like most people, have three budget buckets. It's a form of Getting Things Done for the budget. Deal immediately with what's critical. Set aside what's never going to happen. Focus your attention on whatever's in between. [...]

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

• Motherhood is Bullsh*t!

  kai

  16 May 2012 | 2:01 am

  What the hell is this!?! –> As my friend said, the only thing this magazine cover is good for, is as an example of nipple washing. If this is how we define motherhood than it’s bullshit! If we judge women who never want to have kids, then motherhood is bullshit! If we feel like we have to stay silent about the shitty parts of being a mother, than motherhood is bullshit! The status quo, a.k.a. advertisers and the media, want us to buy into their self-serving views of what it means to be valuable as a woman and quite frankly I’m over it. It’s time for a revolution. A…

• Find Answers To Your Questions In The Batcave

  kai

  9 May 2012 | 2:01 am

  The other morning, I lay in bed searching for answers to the many questions I have in my life right now. Amongst all the chatter in my head, I heard a faint whisper from my higher voice. Enter the batcave! Of course, I thought, there’s always answers in the batcave. Now, I have to admit, my visits have been non-existent lately. So much to do, so many thoughts, endless running around. I feel like I barely have time to breath sometimes. Do you ever feel like this? I’ve learned when overwhelm hits, is when I most need to make regular visits to the batcave.  Since we’ve already…

• How To Astonish Yourself!

  kai

  2 May 2012 | 2:01 am

  This past Sunday the Los Angeles Clippers played their first game in this season’s NBA playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies. If you’re not a sports fan hang with me for a second… They were down by 24 points in the fourth quarter. This is “usually” an insurmountable gap to close. The coach had given up and started pulling his star players off the floor. His thinking, I’ll save them for game two. People switched the game off, thinking it was done. “Let me go back in, it’s not over” Chris Paul, one of the Clipper stars pleaded. The coach gave in. The…

• Kick-Ass CHICKs in Fiction: She-Hulk

  tony

  25 Apr 2012 | 2:05 am

  As a kid I would Hulk Out pretty often. I was your typical adolescent boy with a temper. I wanted things my way. Reality hit pretty hard when I got older and I realized having things go my way all the time was never going to happen. As an adult I learned not to allow my frustrations to turn me into a big green monster, but instead use the energy from that frustration to gain something positive. A lot can be learned from the Incredible Hulk, aka Mr. Bruce Banner, but let’s face it, he still has some identity and rage issues. His cousin Jennifer, on the other hand, offers us a whole lot more…

• How To Connect And Find Magic In The Everyday!

  kai

  18 Apr 2012 | 2:01 am

  This weeks blog post is in honor of Earth Day. Every year on April 22nd Earth Day is celebrated as an opportunity to show how important the environment is to us. It is intended to be a day for action. There are many ways to be more environmentally friendly in your daily life. A great list of simple actions can be found here. We thought we’d switch it up a bit for our homage to Earth Day and focus on reconnecting with Mother Earth. I find it’s a lot easier to be motivated to do things that preserve her beauty if you live from a place of recognition and appreciation for the…

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  Your Life After 25 - "Believe It Or Not It Does Go On"

• 5 Fitness Tips To Get That Toned, Sexy Body You Want

  Da Vinci

  15 May 2012 | 11:30 pm

  Why do some women who go to the gym see fast results while others don’t? Why is it that some women find it easy to tone their body while others can’t seem to burn off the stubborn fat? It has a lot to do with how you do your workouts, and not just by how much time you spend at the gym. I’m here to offer you some advice on how to make your workouts better. If you follow the tips I outline below, you should achieve much faster results with your workout routine. 1. Do resistance training – Cardio is a great way to lose weight, but it may not be enough to get rid of stubborn…

• Coloring Your Gray Hair

  Da Vinci

  15 May 2012 | 11:00 pm

  How often should I color my gray? Women should color their gray depending on how much gray they have. If it’s over 50%, every four weeks is normal hair coloring. If it’s under 50%, you might be looking somewhere between four and eight weeks, depending on the quantity of gray you have, where it is, and how much it bothers you.  

• Dancing With The Stars Season 14 Week 8 Eliminations- Who Made It To The Finals?

  Da Vinci

  15 May 2012 | 9:00 pm

  After last night’s battle it was VERY tough to know just who would make it to the Finals, tonight was truly emotional.   In the midst of all the tension we were entertained by Alanis Morisette and then we also got to see Mary J Blige, Julianna Hough, come through to promote their new flick Rock Of Ages!  Followed up by Carrier Underwood, it was a star studded night. Next Weeks Finale Will Included: Katherine Jenkins & Mark Ballas William & Cheryl Tonight In Jeopardy: Maria Menunous & Derek Hough and Donald Driver & Peta Tonight We Sadly Said Goodbye To… Maria…

• Introducing Our @YourLifeAfter25 Loyalty Rewards Program

  Da Vinci

  14 May 2012 | 11:43 pm

  For being the awesome fans, followers, readers and supported you are we wanted to find a cool way to reward you for what youALREADY do!  So we now have the Your Life After 25 Loyalty Rewards Program.   (Click Image To Enlarge)    Q. What Is The Your Life After 25 Loyalty Rewards Program? A. This is our way of giving back to our loyal readers and supporters. The  Your Life After 25 Loyalty Rewards Program has 2 parts: 1) Badges & Achievements & 2)Rewards & Points. The Badges & Achievements can be earned for several actions on the site such as visiting,…

• How to Keep a Job – Keep Thinking Off the Job

  Da Vinci

  14 May 2012 | 11:00 pm

  Are you wondering how to keep a job? Regardless of the economic times, hanging onto your job is important – finding another source of income can be very inconvenient as well as challenging. One of the biggest challenges is finding a job when you don’t have one. Having a job makes life much easier with the employment you have and for the future employment you may seek. The key to keeping your job is to think like an owner or manager. Think about what it is they would like to see in an employee. Also, think about what it is they would rather not experience from their employees. Your job,…

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  Strategies and Tactics for Women by Dr. Shannon Reece

• 6 Tips for Overcoming Fear in Business

  Dr. Shannon Reece

  15 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  Do you experience fear in your business? If yes, you are not alone. Fear is simply something we must all face head-on in business. If you are looking for some solid strategies to get over your fear, guest business expert, Joseph Baker delivers in this great post. Thanks Joe! Being an entrepreneur involves walking a fine line of boldness and fear. Most business owners will admit to experiencing fear on a regular basis, and there’s nothing wrong with feeling at least a little scared at one time or another. You may fear making an investment, moving forward with launching a new product or…

• Favorite Business Hats of 30 Entrepreneurs

  Dr. Shannon Reece

  14 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  Whether you are a brand new start-up or solo entrepreneur, you know that the buck stops with you — meaning you have many hats to wear each and every day. Of those hats, there are ones you enjoy more than others, and ones you work hard to let someone else wear as soon as it is financially possible. One of my favorite hats to wear is that of the Connector. When on my head, I have the pleasure of meeting and greeting new people on and offline, as well as making connections among those with whom I interact. Knowing how much fun I have in that part of my business, I wanted to hear from you…

• How to Get Past Your Blog Writing Slump

  Dr. Shannon Reece

  10 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  Spotlight on Success Show – Episode #30 As a blogger, it is not uncommon to hit a writing slump and be at a loss for ideas to write about. When you are a work at home mom, or solo entrepreneur, and don’t have much time to creatively interact with the outside world you might need to take a field trip and go shopping. I am not talking about shopping for goods, as much as I am talking about how to shop for great ideas. Join me for my latest episode of Spotlight on Success where I share 3 tips for how you can get out of your blog writing slump and start generating some fresh new ideas to…

• 3 Steps to Overcome the Fear of Follow-up

  Dr. Shannon Reece

  8 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  Sometimes as a business owner, it’s enough of a challenge to get out there and talk up what you do. But once you’ve got your foot in the door, you must be committed to seeing the process all the way through to the finish line. Guest expert, Oma Edoja, shares her best strategies for moving beyond of the fear of following-up. Thanks, Oma! One reason small business owners struggle to get clients is the lack of effective follow-up. And one cause of this is the fear of follow-up itself! I have observed this from having worked with and interviewed many small business owners in the…

• 10 Big Lessons from Bad Business Advice

  Dr. Shannon Reece

  7 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  Last week’s post was centered around really great business advice that worked for the entrepreneurs who shared their stories. In contrast, this week I wanted to showcase the big lessons learned from bad business advice. My hope in sharing this information with you is that you might avoid going down some of the wrong paths that these business owners did. If you have a bad business advice story from which you learned a valuable lesson, please post it in the comments below. And if you find this post interesting, by all means, share it. Enjoy! 1. You Can’t Do It That Way…! When…

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  Women, Clarity & Power

• Top 10 Reasons Women Hire a Coach

  Ann Daly

  14 May 2012 | 8:13 am

  Curious? Click here for the top 10 reasons women hire a coach.

• 10 sure-fire ways to "unclench"

  Ann Daly

  4 May 2012 | 4:06 pm

  Not unlike many of my high-octane coaching clients, "Maria" faced a constant problem. She got so caught up in the non-stop demands of her professional and personal life that she found herself stressed out to the point of shutdown. Physically exhausted, psychically stuck. It's a sort of extreme protection-reaction I call "clenching."When we "clench," it becomes impossible for us to move or take action--literally and metaphorically. Like a muscle in spasm, we have to find a way to release, so we can flow back into the world with all of our strength and grace. Otherwise, a clenched muscle just…

• Make a Nomination to the Austin Women's Hall of Fame

  Ann Daly

  29 Apr 2012 | 8:10 pm

  So you thought that the only Austin Hall of Fame was for musicians? Now there's one for women!Inductees will be honored for:breaking through barriers for womenworking to better the lives of women and girlsoutstanding public or community serviceTo make a nomination, visit http://austintexas.gov/2012-whof. Self-nominations are accepted, so don't be shy! Nomination deadline is June 11, 2012.Winners will be recognized by the City of Austin Commission for Women on Sept 18, 2012.

• Business Casual: Top 10 Do's and Don'ts for Women

  Ann Daly

  26 Apr 2012 | 10:42 am

  Please help me welcome our new guest blogger, executive style consultant Catherine Storing! For her debut column, she's guiding us through the thorny thickets of "business casual" dressing: It's Friday, and it's "business casual" at your office. So you take the opportunity to pull your hair back into a ponytail and save 15 minutes on your morning routine, right? Wrong.Unfortunately, many women still misunderstand the meaning of "business casual." It does not give us permission to wear gym shoes or "comfy pants." You know that I'm talking about--those yoga/sweatpant hybrids with elastic…

• Do-Over! Camp

  Ann Daly

  9 Apr 2012 | 3:57 am

  Do-Overs! take time. And work. I remember being struck by Sylvia Acevedo's turn-of-phrase when recalling her own Do-Over! process. The rocket-scientist-turned-entrepreneur explained how she had "done the work," trying out everything from fast cars to salsa dancing.When you're looking to change-it-up, you need to get out and sample that brave new world--new places, new people, new experiences.That's where my pilates BFF Molly Cumming comes in. The Austin-based designer is in the midst of a Do-Over! As she tells it:I have been searching for something for a while. I don't know what it is. It…

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  Bitchin' Wives Club

• How To Make A Mother's Day Email Card That is NOT Lame

  13 May 2012 | 2:35 pm

  Do you, like me, fear that your children will completely forget Mother's Day? It's not that I think that my husband will forget (okay, fine, yes, I do think he would forget Mother's Day if he wasn't reminded several times beforehand), it's that I think he'll forget to tell the kids that it's Mother's Day. So then I turn into that obnoxious person who reminds all parties in my vicinity that it is, indeed, Mother's Day on Sunday and that "I can't wait to see what you made for me!" Yes, I actually say that. Shut up. This year, the Microsoft Windows Team helped me out in my quest…

• Happy Mother's Day to All My Bitches

  13 May 2012 | 2:26 pm

  I hope you're having a grand day that doesn't involve having to actually parent any of your children!  (Thank you, someecards.com, for caring enough to create the perfect cards for our snarky society.) This one pretty much sums up how parenting has been going lately in our house. And this one represents how Mother's Day looked to be shaping up yesterday when my husband actually said, "So, I was thinking that when my office moves to Lafayette [which will make his commute  10-20 minutes longer each way —Ed.], we should trade in your minivan to get a smaller hybrid. I can drive it…

• Bitchin' Recipes: Tart Cherry and Pecan Pie

  8 May 2012 | 5:03 pm

  This pie is one of my favorite go-to recipes because it is made entirely from pantry staples (if you start to view a can of tart cherries as a "staple"—which you will after making this pie). If you've got all the ingredients on hand, you can throw together this pie in a matter of minutes, which can be a huge asset when you've put all your time and resources into your main dish. Another plus to this recipe is that even the most baking-averse can manage to put it together and look like a hero. Thank you to my Madison friend, Sue, who gave me this recipe 10 years ago. A self-professed…

• Something's Different. Did You Redecorate?

  3 May 2012 | 1:35 pm

  I thought this place needed some sprucing up, so let me present the all-new, spic-n-span Bitchin' Wives Club. It is a little painful to say goodbye to my trashy former avatar decked out in her St. Edward's Cross crown, but it was time to let her go back to the garage band and malternative beverages from whence she came. She'll be singing old UK glam rock hits, no doubt, at a karaoke bar near you soon.  I'm still not sure what adventures I will be getting up to here in Louisiana, but one can only assume that they will involve alligators, lizards running into the house when doors are…

• It's Almost Like I Forgot I Had a Blog

  13 Apr 2012 | 9:51 am

  I'm still learning how to navigate the Cajun waters of southern Louisiana, so my apologies for being absent so long. You'll have to forgive me because, honestly, how do you expect me to be able to concentrate when I wake up to this every day... And then am forced to sit through ridiculously gorgeous sunsets on my front porch... And then promptly collapse into bed, exhausted from long days of driving the children hither and yon over country roads, unpacking, fretting over the sale of our house in Madison, and trying to cook dinners that aren't composed of more than 50% Kraft™product (and…

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  Positive Ponderings

• Sweet Mother of PEARL! New No Doubt!!!!

  Jaclyn T

  8 May 2012 | 8:52 pm

  I have been waiting for this moment for EVER!  No Doubt's new album (as of yet unnamed) is coming out SEPTEMBER 25th!  Wedged in between my bday and wedding!  PERFECTION! Disclaimer: ND is my favourite band, I think Gwen Stefani may be my patron saint.  If I met any of the members I would be very close to heaven and would likely faint...it'd be awesome and embarrassing at the same time.  Life's complicated like that.  I can't even put into words how much I love their music!!! ND's released a webisode with a teaser of a new song: Push & Shove.  It's…

• Infrequent...Sporadic...Not Super Often

  Jaclyn T

  8 May 2012 | 8:36 pm

  That's how the posts are a'gonna be for the next few weeks at least.  I'm in the midst of doing my internship and taking courses four nights a week.  Therefore, my interwebs time will be trés limited.  Sadness, I know. Writing....yes, I do have a few essays to compose.  Thrilling.  Source.

• You Must Watch This.

  Jaclyn T

  30 Apr 2012 | 5:38 pm

  Trust me.  Click the link under the screen capture. Source. You're welcome.

• When You're Feeling A Bit Worried...

  Jaclyn T

  28 Apr 2012 | 1:30 pm

  Source. ...count some things you're happy about.  It'll make you feel better, yes indeedy do. Here's some stuff making me smile since my last gratitude post...um, in February (where has the year gone?): * Parler en francais. * Fleece Jammies. * Walking in the snow uptown with the Mr. * Craftin'/nestin'. * Friend-dates. * Book swappin'. * Reading in bed. * Newly slipcovered couch. * Being awakened by little niece, L. * Being home. * Exercising with Alfie-Cat-- he watches and gives me kisses...and crawls around me. * Gorgeous days. * Running: faster, longer, and new routes. * Summer…

• A Discovery of Witches...I am Hooked.

  Jaclyn T

  25 Apr 2012 | 7:17 pm

  Source. Disclaimer:  I love me a good tale involving the supernatural.  Keyword here is good.  Yes, there are many novels out there with witches, vampires, ghosts, and the like, but finding one that has a solid plot? Not so common. And one that makes you able to believe that these non-human entities could feasibly be walking amongst us?  Even harder to find.  Enter the first novel by Deborah Harkness: A Discovery of Witches.  AND, it's the first in a trilogy!  I am anticipating the second instalment (due out this summer) with bated breath. So what's this…

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  World Of Female

• Hairstyles for Prom : Choosing The Right Style !

  Wanda Fraser

  16 May 2012 | 2:12 am

  Prom night is a huge night in the life of any teenage girl. You want everything to be perfect and your hair is no exception. There are many cute hairstyles... Read more »

• Baby Milestones: The First Year

  Wanda Fraser

  14 May 2012 | 2:35 am

  Baby milestones are a great way to chart your baby’s growth and development but they are really only guidelines. Many new mothers spend a lot of time worrying about whether... Read more »

• Having a Baby: What You Should Include in your Birth Plan

  Wanda Fraser

  13 May 2012 | 1:17 am

  Writing out a birth plan isn’t something that is required for giving birth but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a great idea for any woman who’s going to have a... Read more »

• Man Candy Monday: Keegan Allen

  Wanda Fraser

  7 May 2012 | 3:31 pm

  Who is Keegan Allen? The Vital Stats: Name: Keegan Phillip Allen Height: 6’1″ Born: July 22 Profession: Actor Status: Unknown at time of publication. Filmography (year, title, role): 2002: Small Emergencies (Parakeet owner’s son) - short... Read more »

• First Birthday Party Ideas & Tips For Your Baby !

  Wanda Fraser

  4 May 2012 | 2:43 am

  Your baby’s first birthday should be a wonderful and memorable day. There are a lot of great first birthday party ideas out there that can help you plan everything out... Read more »

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  Perfectly Flawed Woman

• Tips for Natural Living – Greening your laundry.

  Tanya

  1 May 2012 | 1:00 am

  Thanks so much for following this new segment, Natural Living Tips which you’ll find here on Tuesday’s. My friend Rosemary Nickel (Motivating Other Moms) and I have paired up to bring you these weekly tips on living a more natural life. They will be fun, quirky and informative, just like us, ha. We hope you join us here weekly for a new Natural Living Tip! Enjoy! ________________________________________________________ Finally, I made laundry detergent, yay! Part of my delay is that I wasn’t completely satisfied with the recipes I was finding on-line. Most of them called for either…

• Hiatus

  Tanya

  22 Apr 2012 | 6:09 pm

  So, it seems I’ve taken a bit of a hiatus from the blog. I’m regrouping to pull all my segments together and be more organized. The kids and I are going to Disney the next few days, PFMan and I have put together a really cool scavenger hunt through the World Showcase of EPCOT, our favorite Disney park. So anyway. I’ll be back starting Tuesday May 1st with Natural Living Tips. For now, I hope your Earth Month has been green:-). Peace!

• Thoughts, pins & other cool things *April 13, 2012

  Tanya

  13 Apr 2012 | 9:30 am

  This here is the Perfectly Flawed weekly round-up, so if you missed me on Pinterest & Facebook, this is where I’ll be sharing some of that LOVE on Fridays. Enjoy! __________________________________________________ Art, Blueberry Season & The Beatles. Oooo, and it’s Friday the 13th! Heading to Ft.Lauderdale today to spend the weekend with my best friend Dawn. Kids can’t wait to see her, she’s Aunt Dawn to them. Tonight we’re going to see the Beatles Tribute band, Across the Universe, in the park. I was on Pinterest a bit this week, duh! Aren’t you???

• It’s all in my head! – My Sunday Stream of Consciousness!

  Tanya

  8 Apr 2012 | 6:45 pm

  Today’s (Optional) Writing Prompt: What causes you anxiety? Not just stress but true anxiety. How does your body and mind generally deal with it? How do YOU deal with it? Oh goodness, really? lol.  Ok, well it’s not news to those close to me that I’ve struggled with anxiety for years, like 20 or so of them.  I think it all started with my concern for the treatment of animals, the need/desire to want peace in the world, those kind of things.  I used to take a ton of Bach Flowers Rescue Remedy and other natural anxiety relievers.  It worked for a while. My symptoms were a…

• Thoughts, pins & other cool things *April 6, 2012

  Tanya

  6 Apr 2012 | 9:53 am

  This here is the Perfectly Flawed weekly round-up, so if you missed me on Pinterest & Facebook, this is where I’ll be sharing some of that LOVE on Fridays. Enjoy! __________________________________________________ Earth Day crafts, Chipotle, and More! This week was the first week of Earth Month. This month for Natural Living Tips I’ll be covering how to green your clean. Yep, we’ll be making homemade cleaning products. Good for the planet and your loved ones! The family is getting itchy, we need to travel:-). Though we’re taking a family trip to Key West in a few…

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  a spot of whimsy

• sis's shower.

  diane @ a spot of whimsy

  16 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  fair warning: this post has a lot of pictures.  but there was a lot of pretty at my sister's shower last saturday, and i want to do it justice.  such a lovely afternoon.  my mom made all of the cake pop favors, cause she's awesome.  she also split the responsibility of making the dessert shooters with one of my shower co-hosts, who is also awesome.  they were all incredibly delicious.   sources: invitations and all paper design: pink lily press / tassel garland: everly lane design / metallic gold poms: pomtree / gold glitter confetti: wedding ambience / gold…

• met gala stunner.

  diane @ a spot of whimsy

  15 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  yes i know i'm a week late in mentioning the fabulousness of the 2012 met gala.  so i bring to you my most favorite look of the night: karolina kurkova in rachel zoe. xo. di. *images via tom & lorenzo

• much love monday.

  diane @ a spot of whimsy

  14 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  i like to use monday as a way to reflect on the previous week, to start anew, and to send a little love into the world.  won't you join me?     today i am grateful for: a very successful bridal shower for my sister followed by a lovely mother's day at home before heading back to chicago. pictures worth a thousand words:  {sis's shower present} {some shower decor - more to come later this week!} {mother's day champagne}  {mother's day message inside this book}  {mother's day crepes made by sis, yum yum}   this week's blog love: jamie beck of from me to…

• dear mom.

  diane @ a spot of whimsy

  13 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  happy mother's day to all my mommy readers! xo. di. *image via

• friday free for all: coral.

  diane @ a spot of whimsy

  11 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  the friday free for all, focusing on a new pop of color each week. happy weekend!  xo. di.  *image 1,2,3,4,5,6

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  Witches' Brew | White Jesus Approved

• Brew Bits: CBS Scraps Martin Lawrence’s Return To TV

  Witch Hazel

  15 May 2012 | 9:01 pm

  Keep watching those Martin reruns on TV One because that may be the only place you’ll see him for awhile. CBS has decided to drop his new show. Martin was to play the role of a widowed father who decides to join the police academy after losing his job. The network gave the pilot the green light but ultimately, pulled the plug before it ever aired. There’s no word on why the show got scrapped. Sad news for ole Marty Mart who just last month announced he and his wife are divorcing after 2 years of marriage (but over 15 years together). Please don’t go cuckoo again though, boo. Spotted…

• And The Next Real Housewife Of Atlanta Is…

  Witch Hazel

  15 May 2012 | 8:48 pm

  Former Miss USA and straight-to-BET-movie blactress Kenya Moore all but confirmed that she will join the cast of the Real Housewives of Atlanta next season. In an interview with Sister2Sister magazine, Moore said she feels some reality shows can be “immature” and “petty” but she admitted that she’s “had an opportunity recently to be on a reality show…I can say that it’s an already established franchise. I’m back and forth between Atlanta and L.A….primarily Atlanta. Wink, wink!” Is it fair to call this show “housewives” anymore? Can Atlanta…

• Did Jay-Z Snub Freeway In Philly?

  Witch Hazel

  15 May 2012 | 8:30 pm

  Monday, Jay-Z announced he’s putting together a two-day concert festival in Philadelphia this Labor Day weekend called “Made In America.” The festival will feature some 30 acts but you can Google that on your own. The real tea that set Twitter ablaze was this photo right here.   While on stage, Mr. Carter was flanked by city big wigs and whatnot and his old rap compadre, Freeway. As the press gathered to photograph the announcement, Jay politely pushed Freeway to the side so he wouldn’t be in the direction of the cameras. Oh, but a crafty tweeter caught Freeway standing off to…

• Brew Tube: If This Doesn’t Make Your Eyes Sweat, You Have No Soul

  Witch Hazel

  11 May 2012 | 7:19 pm

  Six year old Michel Cooney has cerebral palsy and could not walk when his soldier father left for Afghanistan last year. Doctors told the family that Michael would never be able to walk on his own or do much of anything. But, during the 7 months while his father, Staff Sgt. Jeremy Cooney, was away, Michael learned how to walk. He unveiled his new skill when his dad returned home to North Carolina from his deployment. Grab a tissue. Now, push play. OMG, the sad music too?!? Staff Sgt. Cooney had no idea his son could walk. Alright, a Witch is tapping out for the weekend. I’ma go get in…

• New Joint: Brewchies at the Prom

  Fleur Delacour

  8 May 2012 | 12:53 pm

  Smell that? No, not the lovely creatures above, I’m referring to the stench of sizzling hair from kitchen magicians across the nation. It’s PROM SEASON Brewchies! You know the time when ‘your cousins’ get creative. I cannot wait to see all those shiny dramatic updos, drag queen “cake, cake, cake, cake” makeup, exaggerated eyebrow situations and Louie Vaton inspired gowns with team logos that your gay friend ‘Dynasty’ whipped up in his bedroom.  We Witches need fodder for our brewing pot of foolish stew. E-mail us your best prom pictures, good…

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  Mingle Media TV Network

• What Makes Disney Channel and XD Stars Mom’s Special? Here’s How they Celebrate Mother’s Day

  minglemediatvnetwork

  10 May 2012 | 2:18 pm

  Ever wonder how Disney Channel and XD stars celebrate Mother’s Day? Find out why they think their mom is special in this special video celebrating moms!

• CBS’s “Up All Night” Christina Applegate, Will Arnett, and Maya Rudolph at Paley Center

  minglemediatvnetwork

  9 May 2012 | 4:53 pm

  Mingle Media TV and Red Carpet Report host, Kristyn Burtt, were invited to The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills for a preview screening of an upcoming episode of NBC's new series "Up All Night", followed by a conversation with the show’s cast and creative team.

• Disney Channel’s “Good Luck Charlie” Premieres Sunday May 6th with Make Room for Baby & a New TV Mommy Blogger

  minglemediatvnetwork

  4 May 2012 | 10:08 pm

  Just like "Good Luck Charlie's" mom, Amy, going digital as a blogger, many other mom's have done this chronicling their families adventures and connecting with other moms around the globe. Want to know more about digital moms and "mommy bloggers" plus get to meet some "real-life" digital moms who are using the Internet as their platform, come out to the Digital LA "Mom's Go Digital" event at The Mom's Bar in Santa Monica, Tuesday, May 8th. Click here for more information.

• CBS’s Hit TV Show “Person of Interest” @ The Paley Center

  minglemediatvnetwork

  2 May 2012 | 5:06 pm

  Mingle Media TV and host, Kristyn Burtt, were invited to The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills for a preview screening of an upcoming episode "Many Happy Returns" from CBS's new series "Person of Interest", followed by a conversation with the show’s cast and creative team

• Ian Somerhalder Foundation’s Influence Affair Red Carpet Report

  minglemediatvnetwork

  22 Apr 2012 | 1:09 pm

  Mingle Media TV's Red Carpet Report and host JJ Snyder were invited to come out and cover the Ian Somerhalder Foundation's (ISF) Influence Affair... We got to speak with several celebrities on the Red Carpet starting with Ian who shared his passion for this project, his foundation and getting dirty. Guess what tops the list of trash on our beaches? Cigarette butts!

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  Wastemen, Booze & Jimmy Choos

• The crying game

  26 Apr 2012 | 11:46 am

  (Illustration: Daisy de Villeneuve) [[MORE]]Hi everyone Long time no write…no excuses really but in my defence, when I first moved in, the internet was sporadic and its not like I’m Susie Bubble or an Aldridge so guessing no-one will presume me dead if I’m not blogging. Anyhow, the thing that prompted me to start blogging again were some new experiences I’ve had on the online dating front.  Further loss of hope.  Out of sighs re. this whole dating malarky.  You may well know of my past failed attempt(s) with virtual matchmaking BS but being an avid glutton for…

• (Image: Terry Richardson)  This is me today. knackered.com, .org...

  2 Feb 2012 | 3:44 am

  (Image: Terry Richardson)  This is me today. knackered.com, .org and .co.uk

• déménager dementia

  2 Feb 2012 | 3:33 am

  (Image: Jeff Wall) After 8 years I’m moving out of my flat and the place is looking kind of like this i.e. as if someone vomited clothes and sundry things all over the gaff.  Moving is a bitch but at least I can rest safe in the knowledge that I have enough assorted herbal supplements to rival Holland & Barrett and enough brazilian weave knocking about to open a small black hairdressers. Whilst waiting in Argos for my storage box, aware I was about to acquire another thing to put other things in, the very ‘thingness’ of society struck me.  It struck me again later in…

• Got Milk?: Mr Moobs

  25 Jan 2012 | 5:17 pm

  (Image: David LaChapelle) I met the lovely Mr Moobs via a mutual friend who lived nearby.  Our pal had been trying to introduce us for a while to no avail but persisted and brought him round to mine one evening for an impromptu nightcap.  I was pleasantly surprised when I met him.  Mr Moobs wasn’t the most gorgeous man I’d ever clapped eyes on nor was he the smartest tool in the box but he had a wickedly silly sense of humour and was undeniably cute.  The three of us continued to meet up and our expert cupid friend would disappear discretely so the two of us could get to know each…

• Feeling completely snowed under at work this week...

  19 Jan 2012 | 3:04 pm

  Feeling completely snowed under at work this week *sigh*…Image: David La Chappelle

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  Black Girl Nerds

• Remember "Girl Talk"?

  Jamie

  15 May 2012 | 9:19 pm

  I'm not talking about a one-on-one conversation with your closest girlfriends over the phone or at a get-together.  I'm talking about the 80's board game for teens during those Friday and Saturday night sleepovers. I remember it like it were yesterday--I was brought over my New Kids On The Block sleeping bag and spent the night over at my girl Tammy's house.  She was obsessed with Milli Vanilli at that time, so we played Milli Vanilli cassette tapes.  I started getting sick of listening to Milli Vanilli and asked her if I could play Madonna's "Immaculate Collection" album.

• NATURAL HAIR AND ITS NEGATIVE COMMENTS

  SugarNspice

  13 May 2012 | 7:53 pm

  So as we all know natural hair is crazy popular right now, so with that it has good but still lots of bad drawbacks from people. So where I currently live natural hair isn't really the norm. I live in a more white area and in order to seem professional one with kinky hair will typical feel the need to straighten it out. Ive heard things like "before I go to work these naps have to be laid down" I understand why certain women had this type of thinking, because I thought that exact same way. It wasn't until this past February when I made a personal decision to big chop my relaxed ends…

• Taking the Spotlight

  ElectricJune

  13 May 2012 | 1:44 pm

  We are very lucky. We live in a time in which it is cool to declare your geekdom. It wasn't so long ago where we had to live in secret, hiding our love of Lord of the Rings and novelty comedy songs (my love of Flight of the Conchords is eternal). I'm glad the tide is changing, (and we are slowly taking over) but I can't help but think it would have happened faster if there were more representations of black women in the media. As of late, there is such a limited idea of what a black woman is in Hollywood and personally, I can't relate to any of the portrayals. Either we are portrayed as…

• An Ode to Cheese (2/5)...

  Amaya Radjani

  13 May 2012 | 9:59 am

  My homage continues. Frankenfish is based off a real event and also hints at consumer consumption of genetically-engineered salmon.  Science and reality shoved aside (and I do mean shoved), this movie is a treat that can be found on YouTube; which saves a queue-space on Netflix.  The quality is good and the movie even more enjoyable because it’s free.  If you are having 90 minutes of nothingness, check it out. I have the link posted at the end.  Spoilers follow, so be warned.Frankenfish deviates from convention by having a black hero and heroine, portrayed by Tory…

• Beauty Break: Beauty Tips For Dark Skin by Adrian

  Jamie

  10 May 2012 | 11:19 am

  The human skin can be compared to an artist's canvass. When the canvass is empty, it looks bare and only becomes alive when painted. Dark skin can be a challenge as many products on the market are geared toward Caucasian, European skin. Women however, are born creative, artistic and imaginative, many which are super beauty and health conscious. They have the patience and diligence to carry out beauty tips to enhance their dark skin tones.Rejuvenate Your SkinDark-skinned women can be extremely sexy and look hot from head to toe with the following beauty tips. Before considering fashion for…

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  Iyasostuff

• Breakups: Let’s be friends

  iyasostuff

  14 May 2012 | 1:51 pm

  Stay friends with your ex…if you want to continue crying yourself to sleep. Photo Credit: Gabriela Camerotti via Compfight One of the biggest lies that popular culture tells us is that breaking up with someone is simple and it happens casually everyday. You know how it goes: it doesn’t work out, we break up, I date your best friend, we’re all friends and we sing kumbaya together around a bonfire in your apartment… LIES!!! one of the hardest things I had to deal with in breakups was realizing that I could not remain friends with people I dated…and that was okay.

• Breakups: Time doesn’t make things better

  iyasostuff

  10 May 2012 | 4:27 pm

  Time doesn’t heal all wounds. Photo Credit: Capture Queen via Compfight I used to think that time made things better, that in time I would forget the pain of past breakups, and forget the life trajectory that seemed to have been unexpectedly lost forever, so I waited for time to pass… until one day I found out that I wasn’t invited to a roommates graduation because my ex was engaged to her best friend…and I found myself crying uncontrollably at Bible study…yeah time had gone by, and I had temporarily forgotten how much it hurt, but when the pain returned, it…

• Breakups: I told you so

  iyasostuff

  7 May 2012 | 4:12 pm

  One of the most painful phrases in the world is “I told you so.” Photo Credit: Abhinay Omkar via Compfight I once dated a guy who made it his life’s goal to stand me up…consistently. But I was smitten. I didn’t like that he stood me up or kept me waiting, but he always made up for it with the most amazing stories of life and death emergencies. Many of my friends told me he was no good, and one of my friends even said that I was like a dog returning to my vomit….ahh well I guess I liked the smell of vomit. Needless to say he broke my heart many many times,…

• Breakups: Losing a best friend

  iyasostuff

  3 May 2012 | 3:56 pm

  One of the hardest things about breaking up with someone is that you lose a best friend. Photo Credit: Hilda Solis via Compfight I remember when me and “should-have-been-the-love-of-my-life” broke up, I did not realize how much I would miss talking to him about every single detail of my life. I remember calling him in the middle of the night to share the most profound dream (of which I currently remember nothing but I’m sure it had something to do with the meaning of life)…and he was so patient… Now all of a sudden I had no one to share my profound dreams with. I…

• Whose timeline is it anyway?

  iyasostuff

  30 Apr 2012 | 4:48 pm

  Photo Credit: д§mд via Compfight I was talking to a friend of mine the other day about how all of a sudden people are getting concerned about my singleness… People are trying to “hook me up” with distant relatives from all over the world…People are praying for me…and talking to me as if my life must be full of misery since marriage is the main purpose of life. And she said something so profound…she told me that I’m not on anyone else’s timeline… it was something so simple yet so incredibly profound. There are some people that made a…

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  Forever in Blue Jeans

• Overcoming Obstacles: Midlife Insomnia

  Newme

  9 May 2012 | 12:50 am

    Sleeping has always been one of my favorite things to do. I would say it ranks right up there with shopping and some other fun activities. And like all of my favorite things to do I was very good at it. Once upon a time, I could easily sleep ten hours a night. That is until about the age of forty. That’s when my beloved sleep cycle started to change. At first, I really didn’t mind getting a little less sleep. I was able to stay up pretty late and wake fairly early in the morning…without feeling like I needed to climb back under the covers. But as the years progressed my ability…

• Tips and Tricks for Veggie Haters

  Newme

  7 May 2012 | 12:27 am

    Eat your vegetables! You need three to five servings of vegetables a day! I have been hearing this for as long as I can remember. The problem is…I hate veggies! Ok, I don’t hate all veggies, just most of them. But I do understand the importance of them in our diets, especially since I am now trying to eat healthier and lose weight. So what’s a veggie hater to do? Over the years, I have found or devised some little tricks to get my daily-recommended allowance without having to make funny faces trying to choke them down. Probably the easiest way I’ve found to get at least one…

• Less is Not Necessarily More: Six Tips for Your Eyes and Lips after Forty

  Newme

  2 May 2012 | 11:58 pm

    Just because you’re over forty doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun with your makeup. While it’s true that you might have to use some different techniques with where and how you apply it doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun with shimmery pretty colors. Just take what you know and what you like and try them a slightly different way. I think you’ll be surprised to find out there are more do’s than don’ts where makeup after forty is concerned. In the first part of this series “Less is Not Necessarily More: Five Tips for Makeup…

• Less is Not Necessarily More: Five Tips for Makeup after Forty

  Newme

  30 Apr 2012 | 1:40 am

    I’m sure you’ve heard “less is more” when it comes to applying makeup as we age. But I’m here to tell you that’s not exactly true. While there are some things that we shouldn’t do makeup-wise as we age, apply less of it doesn’t have to be one of them. Personally, I love makeup. It’s fun! And probably the only artistic talent I have. But I believe, and always have, that makeup should enhance your beauty. People should not be commenting on how great your makeup looks. They should be telling you how great you look. So with that in mind, for young and old, here are some…

• Overcoming Obstacles: Honey, I Shrunk

  Newme

  27 Apr 2012 | 12:13 am

    I know I’ve been saying how I wanted to lose weight—get smaller—but I didn’t mean in stature. And until a couple of days ago, I didn’t even know that I had lost height. Ok, I’ll admit it was only a quarter of an inch, but still. And maybe I was just having a down day. Or maybe it was because I had just finished working out. All that weight lifting can make you shorter, right? I was so happy too…at first. I got on the scale to weigh myself, and I lost six pounds. Whoo Hoo! I should have stopped there. But nooooo. I decided to check my height too. No idea why…it wasn’t…

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  Modernwomenworld.com

• 7 Signs That You’re The Other Woman…

  Bella

  15 May 2012 | 10:20 pm

  You have just entered a relationship but something doesn’t seem right. Sounds similar? Well, is it possible that you are the other woman in his life? Well, we know all men are not the same and though they appear completely […]

• 7 Ways to select the right Swimsuits for Women

  Bella

  15 May 2012 | 10:11 pm

  Are you avoiding the beach cause you don’t know how to select the right swimsuit for yourself? Selecting a swimwear that looks perfect on the rack and then you realize that it showcases your belly bulge will definitely not work […]

• 6 Things You Didn’t Know About Shampoo

  Bella

  15 May 2012 | 9:59 pm

  Shampoo, yes it is the most common way to clean your hair. For most of us it is lather, rinse and then repeat. But what if repeating shampoo is not necessary, a step that can be skipped? Honestly, it is […]

• Top 5 Ways to Share Photos Online

  Bella

  10 May 2012 | 10:41 pm

  Sharing photos online is one of the smartest ways to access your photos anytime, anywhere. Thanks to the digital age, all that you really require is a digital camera and internet access and you can just about share your entire […]

• Monthly Household Budget

  Bella

  9 May 2012 | 10:55 pm

  Does the term monthly household budget push you against the wall? Well, friend you are not alone… Household budget is something I have avoided for years and simply because I just can’t handle anyone or anything telling me how to […]