Monday again (yaaaawn!) and here at Shecky's we're always thinking of ways to make your (er, maybe our...) days go just a littttle faster and just a littttle better. One thing we know you're up to this Monday (and every day!)? Googling away. Google can obviously be used for actual research, but we use it to look up fun stuff a... CONTINUE READING 12

What can I say, I am a bit biased when it comes to Upper West Side vs. downtown NYC. I was UWS near Central Park for like 13 years...now as a Nolita resident, I dread going above Houston unless it's for doggy day care or dining at Mario Batali's new Eataly. That said, see my New York faves and get psyched as... CONTINUE READING 16

The weekend has come and gone and we find ourselves at Monday yet again, filling our umpteenth cup o' joe and trying not to send emails to the wrong people (oops!). On  Shecky's User Crispy told us that she has a picture of Ellen DeGeneres on her desk to help her get through bad days. Crispy told us: "Sometimes when... CONTINUE READING 14

When I think STL, I think beer capital Anheuser-Busch, Wash U's Bears since my boyfriend's dad played for the team, hometown to my girlfriend Buildanest.com founder Rebecca Kousky and Great Day STL that I was on last year. St. Louis may not get a lot of hype, but it's a great hidden gem for many reasons: 1. Everything seems to be free here! The... CONTINUE READING 15

It's Monday yet again, and here at Shecky's we're launching a place to start your week off with a little bit of inspiration. Every Manic Monday, check back for a new quote or tip to de-stress and conquer your week with the right 'tude. This week's quote is: "Worry is the price you pay for things that never happen." To us that... CONTINUE READING 9

"Diet New York"...that's what my friend Chad calls living in Chicago. The Windy City might be a little different than what I'm used to in New York, but I'm still excited to breeze in for Girls Night Out Chicago on September 22 and 23. Chi-Town is magnificent for so many reasons: 1. Laid back yet still edgy with its diversity of... CONTINUE READING 13

Yep, something as serious as a busted marriage gets a sunny side with this site discovered by our girlfriends over at DailyWorth. Hear us out: He took the toolbox. You took the flat-screen. Break-ups are a bummer, but DivorceCandy has a solution. Set up a Divorce party and register! Possibly the only website to make going splitsville seem like fun, DivorceCandy has articles... CONTINUE READING 14

A while back (the first day of summer), we told you why we’re in love with . Now that summer is coming to a close, we’re checking back to see what you’ve successfully accomplished. Take our quiz and answer every question or just let us know your responses to a few. We gave our answers, just to give a little... CONTINUE READING 22

With the unofficial end of summer upon us and a long weekend to celebrate it, we have a few ways to soak up the last of the sun…er, summer this LD. -Hang out outside. Whether you’re on a roof, a backyard (a fauxyard), the beach, or out and about at a public venue, soak up the al-fresco while you can. Don’t let... CONTINUE READING 18

Sigh. We do realize that it's the first day of September, and time to (reluctantly!) start saying good-bye to summer. Adios white shoes, ciao strappy sandals, sayonara flip-flops. And after spending a few months in comfy kicks, it might be hard to make your feet go back to boots and heels. Here are a few tips to make sure your feet will... CONTINUE READING 25