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Where are you headed to on your next weekend getaway? Are you escaping to the Bahamas with your girlfriends for some much needed rest and relaxation with a side of sun? Or are you hitting the slopes upstate with your boyfriend, whizzing right past him on the slopes? No matter where you end up taking your next trip, everyone dreads... CONTINUE READING 4

If y'all haven’t been to the capital city of Texas during the epic South by Southwest Music/Tech/Film/Everything festival, go. Book your plane and buy your festival pass now. Because the schedule is simply overwhelming, we’ve picked out the best things you can do in Austin March 8-17, from free concerts to anticipated talks and panels. -Natalie Brown 1. All The Free... CONTINUE READING 9

Can’t bear the thought of gnawing your way through another kale salad? Yeah, neither can we. We kind of wish we could give up on veggies and just eat chocolate all day (or fried chicken), but that whole “healthy living” thing is more than a little important. Most of our favorite veggie-fused recipes are pretty easy to make. We prep our... CONTINUE READING 24

It’s the 85th annual Academy Awards! This means: a slew of celebs in bedazzled gowns, a spunky, spray-tanned Ryan Seacrest and naturally...drinking games! Whether you’re a champagne sipper, a cocktail shaker, or a do-gooder still keeping that New Year’s resolution, we’ve got a cocktail to float any drinking boat. -Anne Roderique-Jones The Silver Linings Martini This Oscar cocktail is inspired by... CONTINUE READING 11

We're not all Martha Stewart, but with a bit of practice you can learn how to decorate cakes and cupcakes just like the pros do. We're not saying it'll be easy (some of us aren't so good at hand-eye coordination), but with a few tips and tricks you can be on your way to mastering the art of frosting. -Natalie... CONTINUE READING 8

February is National Grapefruit Month, and that means it’s time to give the oversized citrus its time in the spotlight. Don’t be afraid of its tart reputation! A single glass of juice from this bright fruit can give you more than 100% of your daily vitamin C allowance. It also has only 100 calories in every 8-ounce glass, fewer than... CONTINUE READING 9

“My girlfriend of two years says she doesn’t want anything for Valentine’s Day, but I have to get her something. What should I buy her?” “My husband deserves something special this year but I have no idea what!” “Ugh, I don’t know what to get him, we’ve only been together for a month but I really like him!” If we had a dollar... CONTINUE READING 8

This Valentine’s Day, give your sweetie a custom-tailored buzz or toast to the good life with your single compadres with libations curated by the arrow-slinging God himself. Best of all, Cupid sorted them all by your desired degree of intoxication. Cheers! - Sunny Montefiore Three Sheets to the Vino-Infused Wind If Cupid’s infamous arrow hit three vintage bottles, these would be them: 1) Estancia’s... CONTINUE READING 9

So even if it’s snowing in your city, you can still indulge in one of the steamy South’s biggest (and booziest) traditions. Whether you decide to serve an upscale NOLA brunch à la Arnaud’s or go for a louder, more parade-like fête, there are a few basics that you need to know to throw an authentic Mardi Gras party. Tell... CONTINUE READING 9

Chocolate. It’s been there for us though our worst breakups, our happiest celebrations and all the times we just wanted to indulge. We always thought this sweet treat deserved its own holiday, so we’re super excited that January 31 is designated as National Hot Chocolate Day. To help you celebrate, we’ve rounded up 7 unique, delicious hot chocolate recipes that... CONTINUE READING 9