TGIF: Your Weekend Guide

Fri, 18 May 2012 21:59:41 -0400

Happy Friday! We’ve had a great week full of fun and inspiring content. Be sure to check it all out and make it a great weekend with this fabulous guide!

Eat: Easy, 6-Ingredient Meals
Look, we’re all busy and I don’t know about you, but I’m always counting my pennies. These delicious meals use only 6 ingredients, perfect for my budget, and take no time at all to whip up. And don’t forget to pair your creations with these budget-friendly sips!

Look: Get Party-Perfect!
Nothing ruins a hot little look like deodorant streaks, am I right? Pick up one of these stink-fighters to stay in the clear when you don your favorite little black dress this weekend. Finish your look with a stylish head-scarf…it’s the easiest way to get a little extra polish.

Do: Tone It Up
Summer’s here and it’s the start of “sleeveless season.” Bravely bare your arms the next few months with these arm toners you can do while you watch tv.

Do: Get Positive, Ladies
We all get insecure, I don’t think there’s a woman out there who’s immune to body judgement. But there are steps you can take to build a better body image. Because really, we should all just go to the beach enjoy ourselves already!

Date: Mind Your P’s and Q’s
It’s National Etiquette Week, so make sure you’re on your best behavior on your first date this weekend! While you probably won’t offend anyone except Emily Post by using the wrong fork, these 10 faux pas are dating dealbreakers for sure!!!

Have a great weekend ladies!

TGIF: Your Weekend Guide

Fri, 11 May 2012 21:23:38 -0400

Happy Friday! We’ve had a great week full of fun and inspiring content. Be sure to check it all out (especially our great giveaway with Shabby Chic! It ends tomorrow!) and make it a great weekend with this fabulous guide!

Do: Take Care of Your Bikini (And Bikini Line!)
Look, bikini shopping usually fills me with dread too. But it doesn’t have to. Before you go try a few on this weekend, check out this guide to make it way less stressful. And while you’re out, start your summer beauty routine a little early and make a waxing appointment. The earlier you start, the less painful it becomes, I promise!

Do: Take Care of Mom
Make an easy (and adorable) brunch for your mom. Start with these yummy granola cups with yogurt and fresh berries. It’s easy to make on Saturday afternoon so you can still sleep in! Serve with some yummy fruit-infused water so your mom feels like she’s spending the day at the spa.

Date: Enjoy Being Single
Yes I said it! Being single isn’t so bad. Treat yourself well this weekend and splurge on a few beauty buys before you go out on the town or go on a hot date. And remember: guys are generally looking for the same things we are in a partner, so stop stressing!

Do: Stock up for Summer Reading
No, you won’t have to write any essays or take any tests on the books on this early summer reading list. It’s just for fun! Hit up the bookstore or power up your e-reader for some poolside entertainment.

Have a great weekend!

TGIF: Your Weekend Guide

Fri, 04 May 2012 21:58:17 -0400

Happy Friday! We’ve had a great week full of fun and inspiring content. Be sure to check it all out and make it a great weekend with this quick guide!

Do: Get Ready for the Beach
The weekend is no time to slack on your fitness routine! In fact, you have even more time to devote to working on your fitness. Head out on a long run with a killer new playlist and then hit the weight room to get your booty in tip top shape! You’re going to look hotter than ever in that bikini!

Drink: Celebrate Two Holidays in One
Tomorrow is both Derby Day and Cinco de Mayo, and while you can’t be at both Churchill Downs or south of the border, you can play bartender and get in the spirit of both! Try the Classic Mint Julep at your race watching party then mix up the Paloma at your fiesta!

Shop: Get the Perfect Gift for Mom
Mother’s Day is a week away, but don’t worry, here are some fabulous gifts she’ll love. Shopping will be a breeze! And with all your extra time, you can do a little shopping for yourself so that come Monday, you’ll have all the beauty tools (including sunscreen) you need to fight off any disaster.

Do: Mix It Up Between the Sheets
Print out this checklist of the 30 best sex tips to try before you turn 30 and start checking them off, girl! And then enjoy all these benefits of getting it on on the regular.

Date: Be a Smarter Single Girl
You’re smarter than that! Don’t fall victim to these dating mistakes anymore. In fact, take a lesson or two from Mom – sometimes she does know best!

Have a good one! Remember: It's a big world. Don't get so hung up on the one who walked away that you forget ALL the ones still to come. (Little Life Lesson #40)

TGIF: Your Weekend Guide

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:25:02 -0400

Happy Friday! We’ve had a great week full of fun and inspiring content. Be sure to check it all out (like our new series “OMG! WTF! LOL!”) and make it a great weekend with this quick guide!

Do: Squeeze in a Quickie
A quickie workout that is. You don’t have to slave away for hours on the treadmill to get results. Try this 20 minute “30 second on, 30 second off” workout to get your heart racing and tone up your trouble spots.

Beautify: Get a Better Look for Less
There’s nothing more beautiful than your natural beauty, but going makeup-free isn’t something most of us feel comfortable doing. But it’s possible to look better by using less make up. Check out these natural beauty tips and tricks.

Wear: Brighten up Your Look
Spring is in full force, so have a little fun with your style choices when you hit the town tonight and tomorrow. Tangerine Tango looks amazing on everyone (the brighter the better this season!) and a flirty floral dress would be perfect for that first date.

Date: Keep Your Booty Call Under Control
Look, we’re not condoning it, but we know it’s going to happen eventually. A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. So we gathered up these hook-up rules to get you through the night (and the next morning) with as little awkwardness as possible.

Do: Learn the Secrets of Naturally Thin People
I know I have to workout and watch what I eat and sometimes I just get so jealous of girls who eat what they want without ever gaining an ounce! It’s so frustrating! Well, instead of getting frustrated, join me in adopting these habits of the naturally thin. We’ve gone over what to makeover in the morning, how to make your working day work for you, and everyday habits in your home. Check back tomorrow to learn weekend dos and don’ts!

5 Things to Try This Weekend {Green Edition}

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:34:12 -0400

Happy weekend! All week we have been featuring ways to “green” up your life and help out our environment in honor of Earth Day (Sunday). Be sure to check it all out and make it a great weekend with these eco-friendly things to make, do, and try!

Eat: Go Meatless (For at least one meal!)
Studies have shown that skipping a serving of meat a few times a week can drastically improve the environment and your health. Here are 5 easy dinners to get you started. They’re quick, healthy and seriously filling!

Drink: Opt for Organic
Sure you can try the rest of these eco-friendly tips, but none are quite as fun as this. Try out these organic cocktails and do your part to go green, one toast to Mother Earth at a time.

Shop: Search Out Eco-Friendly Fashion
Wearing environmentally friendly clothing no longer means looking like a hippie or spending tons of money to get the goods. With affordable fashion lines from H&M, American Apparel, and Toms, you’ll look stylish while helping out the earth.

Nest: Green Your Apartment
When you rent, it’s hard to figure out what you can and can’t do to your space to reduce your energy or water use. It’s not like you can replace the fridge and redo the plumbing! But here are 15 easy ways we found to make improvements to your apartment and lifestyle to green up your home.

Date: Go Green With Love
Nix the dinner-and-a-movie night and take your man on one of these original and fun out-of-the-ordinary dates. Go try some organic wines or spontaneously explore your city on mass transit. Giving your earth a little love can seriously up the romance with the other love in your life!

{Bonus}: Make Your Phone Eco-Friendly
I know, you’re busy! Even if you don’t have time to go plant a few trees or clean up your neighborhood or start composting, you can still do a little to help the earth. Thanks to your smartphone, there are hundreds of environmental apps available out there for the responsible green citizen. Download these and stay committed to green living!

5 Things to Try This Weekend

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:09:58 -0400

Happy Friday! We’ve had a great week full of fun and inspiring content. Be sure to check it all out and make it a great weekend with these things to make, do, and try!

Do: Stay Healthy this Weekend
To lose weight and keep it off, you gotta stick with it. But there's something about weekends that sends caution—and calories—to the wind. If you're trying to shed pounds or even just keep the scale steady, here’s how to rethink your weekend habits so you'll lose weight all week.

Drink: Sip on Strawberries
Play bartender this weekend with these fabulous strawberry cocktail recipes. All are subtly sweet thanks to the berry but feature a fun, unexpected addition. (Think basil, ginger, and cinnamon!)

Beautify: Rock a Perfect Smoky Eye
There’s no sexier look when you’re hitting the town than a sultry, smoky eye. Learn how to master the makeup look with these tips. Complete the look with an easy DIY bun or updo.

Date: Play a Little Hard to Get
Dating is as a game and the men and women involved are players... while it may, at times, seem unnecessary or even unnatural to keep the guy you like waiting, the mystery and challenge of it all is what makes the game so exciting. Play hard to get and still get your partner to fall for you.

Do: Catch up on Your Gossip
Celeb gossip is my dirty little secret habit! But it’s not all bad. Check out the lessons I’ve learned from our fave starlets’ trials and tribulations and get a serious dose of girl power from Ashley Judd (she takes on her critics in a super bad-ass way).

5 Things to Try This Weekend

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:46:03 -0400

Happy Friday! Make it a great holiday weekend with these things to make, do, and try.

Recipes: Celebrate the Easy Way
Check out our Lazy Girl recipes for Easter and Passover and a no-fail brunch. Tomorrow is also National Beer Day, so if you’d rather celebrate that (a girls after my own heart) try these cocktails made with beer. Whatever you celebrate, we have easy and delicious options for you to try!

Do: Spring Cleaning for Your Wardrobe
Clean out your overstuffed wardrobe – I promise it’s easier than you think and it will make getting dressed on Monday morning soo much easier! Check out these tips to de-clutter.

Beauty: Score Some Eco Beauty Buys
Want to start celebrating Earth Day early and refresh your look? Our favorite natural beauty products are good for your skin and for the earth. Sounds like a green and gorgeous win-win!

Do: See Jack and Rose and Learn Love Lessons
Going to see Titanic in 3D? I’ll see you there! While you’re waiting, improve your love life with these lessons from leading-man Leo’s most famous characters. You (hopefully) won't be battling any sinking ships with your partner, but you can use any struggle to strengthen your bond!

Do: Your Taxes
Oh man, was that the groan heard ‘round the world? Face it ladies, you gotta get it done (especially if you’re a slacker like me!) Skip the accountant, and save money, by doing it yourself with the first-time filing tips here. You’ll feel so good (and get to celebrate guilt-free) when you finally turn that form in!

5 Things to Try This Weekend

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:12:43 -0400

I’m back with our weekly round up of some of our favorite content of the week. Take a break from the work week and enjoy your freedom with these things to make, try, and do!

Recipe: Celebrate with Berries
One of the many reasons Spring and Summer are awesome is that we get to enjoy berry season. Try out your bartending skills with these three easy cocktails that feature the best berries of the season!

Style: Try a New Way to Wear Leggings
Steer clear of the North Face fleece + running shoe + leggings grouping and try these six chic looks – that definitely don’t scream, “yoga instructor.” Top your outfit off with some new sunnies!

Beauty: Get Awesome Heavy Bangs
Looking for a new ‘do? Heavy bangs are a style that’s sticking around. With our no-fail guide to getting the perfect cut and styling at home, your bangs are sure to look awesome.

Do: First Date Ideas
Ditch the dinner and a movie crowd and try one of these first dates. They’re fun, sexy, and both you and your new guys will love them. Follow this guide for ruby red lips and check out these styles to look your best.

Do: Get Over It
Breaking up is hard to do…but getting over it is even harder. Start healing your heartbreak with our 12 step plan. Hint: One step involves lots of dancing and another calls for Happy Hour! Looks like you’re having fun this weekend!

5 Things to Try This Weekend

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:59:10 -0400

Recipe: Ditch the Sandwich
Plan new lunches for the week ahead with these easy to make (and pack) meal ideas from around the web.

Style: Acquire New Accessories
Follow the Spring trends and hit the stores to find ladylike ballet flats and statement jewelry that fits your style.

Beauty: Get Glowing
Now that it’s warmer, it’s time to pull out those warm weather clothes…and get glowing with these (faux) tanning tips.

Save Money: Less Pain at the Pump
Work these changes into your driving habits this weekend and help increase your gas mileage – and save money too!

Work it Out: Bring a Buddy
Find a friend at the gym this weekend and try one of these workouts together. Promise it’s more fun than going it alone. Really adventurous? Try training like Katniss.

Bonus: Spice It Up
Use this cheat sheet to send a few (non-embarrassing) sexy texts to your man and figure out what he really wants in the bedroom, thanks to Esquire.

Daily Distraction: TED Talks

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:45:10 -0400

I know, TED Talks have been around for awhile, but I have been loving these lately. How great is it that these creative and inspiring and influential people share these presentations free for everybody? In 20 minutes or less, you can hear a motivating presentation on anything and everything. No matter what you are in to, there is a video for you to watch and learn and get excited about life again. Down about your job? Watch this video and learn how to make work work. Passionate about health or want to learn how to eat better? Watch this talk and learn the food rules. I found this one today and love that introverts like me can have power in a world of extroverts!

So take a little break this afternoon, pop in your headphones, and get some free inspiration. Listen to all the TED Talks here.