The holidays are here and if you’re having trouble getting your beauty-obsessed bestie (you know, the girl that has everything) a special gift, you may want to consider creating a handmade item she’ll treasure. While we all know it’s the thought that counts, you may as well let us put all the thought into these beauty-ful DIY presents that... CONTINUE READING 3

Hanukkah is just around the corner, with eight festive, fun-filled nights kicking off this Saturday, and one of our favorite parts of the holiday are the latkes, those perfectly crispy potato pancakes that traditionally accompany the Hanukkah meal. We love tradition just fine, but even more so, we love putting our own spin on the classics, so to get you... CONTINUE READING 10

Sure, a big sweater and blazing fireplace are a great way to get cozy during the autumn and winter chill, but there's no better way to warm up in the cold weather seasons than with a hot 'n' toasty tipple. You'll already be doing your fair share of hot cocoa sipping and tea brewing, so why not amp up the... CONTINUE READING 11

So you’ve stuffed your face with all the leftover Thanksgiving fixings you can handle. Now what?! Before you throw anything out, you might be interested to learn that the dishes you find so deliciously yummy can also be turned into awesome beauty treatments for your skin. We’re all about recycling, and now is the perfect time to use up those... CONTINUE READING 3

Nothing's better on a chilly fall day than a hot bath. Now that every day is cold and windy, you're sure to be warming up in the shower or bath a lot more. We discovered a few autumn-inspired beauty products that will make your bath that much more enticing! From bath bombs to salts to body washes, these bath babies... CONTINUE READING 9

The world went into sheer pumpkin spiced panic this week when news hit that Starbucks was running low on their uber popular seasonal sip, the famed Pumpkin Spice Latte. While everyone was in a tizzy over what to order now to get their morning caffeine fix, we were searching for ways to satisfy our pumpkin spice craving without our beloved... CONTINUE READING 14

It's National Junk Food Day folks, and what's our favorite junk food over here at Shecky's? That good ol'  salty goodness known as the potato chip. But because we're watching our figures for summer (it is bikini season after all!), we've decided to lose those crispy, crunchy, but often grease-filled fried snacks in favor of healthier, but no less delicious... CONTINUE READING 18

Every makeup maven knows that you have to update your makeup bag to fit the season’s trendiest colors and textures, but that doesn’t mean you have to drop dough to make the makeup swap from spring to summer! Save your money and instead make that crossover to summer’s essential beauty looks with homemade makeup. Ran out of shave gel before... CONTINUE READING 7

No matter which holiday you’re celebrating this season, there’s a delicious little evil that any and every soiree includes: cookies. Sure, scarfing five chocolaty morsels per party can be sooo good going down, but won’t bode well when trying to squeeze into your tight New Year’s Eve frock. Here are seven healthier-for-you holiday cookies that don’t taste like cardboard. -Cait Rohan Pecan... CONTINUE READING 6

The best thing about the holidays is having the chance to indulge in all the baked goods you can eat. The not-so-good part—the excess calories, fat and sugar that a few trips the gym can hardly work off. So, may we suggest these health-conscious Cashew Jam Dot Cookies that taste just as good as the buttery kind Grandma makes? (Okay—we know... CONTINUE READING 7