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What do I want in summer books? Generally I want affirmative books: books that affirm my understanding of the world, and that also reveal some new fact about my identity - something I already knew, but could not articulate on my own. There are also practical considerations: I want books that I won't feel guilty about dripping ice cream on or dirtying with sand and saltwater. I'm happiest when I find a book that meets these criteria, but also satisfies the reader in any season who urges to sink her teeth into a riveting new... CONTINUE READING 6

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6 Budget Tips from Real Women

When it comes to saving up, sometimes real women like you and me, not seasoned money experts, give the best advice. Our proof? See below for six amazing budget strategies from DailyWorth’s readers: It’s in the Cards—by Jen I put all that I can on my credit card and pay it off each month so I have a record of all my purchases.... CONTINUE READING 19

Crazy-Good Pizza Across the Country

While the debate over which state has the best slice may never end, one thing is for sure—no matter where you're from pretty much everyone enjoys a good pizza! At a loss for the best hometown pie? Want to know what kind of slice to order when you're in a new city? Here are five pizza places around the USA... CONTINUE READING 15

Is the iPhone 4S Really the Perfect Phone for You?

From the multi-tasking style maven to the super-mom on the go—the new Apple iPhone 4S is the answer for the new millennium woman on the move and we have the top five reasons why. Notifications: Looking for the address for tonight’s last-minute party invitation?  No matter if it was sent via Twitter or text message, the new notifications feature has it all... CONTINUE READING 7

"Which is Your 'Pet' Excuse"?

Happy Hump Day! We know the middle of the week can be a drag, so we're introducing our bi-weekly series of inspiring posters from best-selling author Karen Salmansohn. Karen brings fun nuggets of self-help advice on her blog daily (or more than daily!) on notsalmon.com. AN EDITOR'S TAKE: Yeah, yeah, yeah. We all know that old adage about excuses ("Excuses are like... CONTINUE READING 5

"Sports Widows" Who Turned their Plight into a Site

Does this scenario sound familiar to you? It's a beautiful fall Sunday, and you can't wait to see some foliage with your fella. But, per usual, your man heads out to hang with his pals and watch Sunday's football games instead. What's a girl to do? For girlfriends Lena Sutherland and Jules Mancuso the obvious answer was to start a... CONTINUE READING 7

Friday Fun: Sites We Love

Happy Friday! In honor of Friday fun, we're offering you a look at some of our favorite sites every week. Take a peek at what we're loving right now for each of our Sheckys.com sections! No Boys Allowed Fave of the Week: TheFrisky.com: Yes, they cover a lot more than just dudes/relationships (celebs, horoscopes and style), but it's their love relationships, sex... CONTINUE READING 9

Fall Weekend Fun Guide (Hay Rides, Haunted Houses, Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes)

With fall in full swing, now is the time to take advantage of all the fun activities that make the season special! From hayrides to haunted houses and beyond, Shecky's has the scoop on some cool places for autumn amusement. -Samantha Sutton HAYRIDES Charlotte area: The Hunter Farm, 13624 Providence Rd., Matthews, NC 28104 Located just 20 minutes outside Charlotte, The Hunter Farm has hayrides... CONTINUE READING 14

To-Dos To Do While You Watch TV

Coming home and flopping in front of the TV may seem like the perfect way to unwind, but not when there are pressing projects to finish! If you’re a sucker for your TiVo but feel overwhelmed by your to-do list, take a peep at LearnVest.com’s 13 best ways to multitask while you catch up on all your fave shows. So... CONTINUE READING 11

Best Spots for Fall Foliage

The leaves are a-changin’ all over the U.S. as autumn starts to show her true colors. If you’ve got fall fever and are itching to get outside, then consider taking a weekend trip to any of these seven gorgeous destinations to view the festive foliage. Our round up not only spans across the country from New York to Cali, but... CONTINUE READING 7

A Former Call Girl Turned Love Guru

Imagine this: You run away from home at 14. You eventually become a call girl in New York City. Although it might sound like the plot of a Lifetime movie with a bad ending, for one woman, Tracy Quan, it wasn't. Tracy triumphed against the odds, becoming an acclaimed novelist and love guru for the likes of the New York... CONTINUE READING 9