Let’s face it. There are very few people who enjoy working out. I know this because I am one of them. However, speaking from experience (I just ran my first ever half-marathon), I can say that exercising truly makes every aspect of your life better. That said, here are my recommendations for great fitness products that make working out fun! While other... CONTINUE READING 14

While some are still busy making New Year’s resolutions, I’m already thinking about gifts I have to buy for weddings, birthdays and baby showers. I have several friends who have either just given birth or are about to, and that means I have find the hippest yet most utilitarian baby products out there—and for a single girl with cats as... CONTINUE READING 21

Holiday hair should be festive, but who has the time to spare? Good news—work some holiday magic with a few key accessories and styling products, and you can be party-ready in a snap. Read on to find out how to make bah humbug hair very merry. Straight hair: Go for a sleek, side-swept pony. Don’t dismiss the pony as being Plain Jane.... CONTINUE READING 11

Just because your calendar is filled and your budget is stretched thin doesn’t mean your holiday primping has to suffer—especially when it comes to your hair. We spoke with Denise Sparks, updo aficionado and colorist extraordinaire at the fantastic Amadeus Salon and Spa in Pasadena, California, about some easy holiday hairdos that will carry you from a day at work into... CONTINUE READING 14

Gorgeous holiday decorations don’t need weeks of planning and hours of assembly. With the right pieces you can put together a designer-quality look in no time. It’s all about choosing a color palette for your accents that will coordinate with your existing décor and adding a few touches for a bit of drama (and we’re not talking about the family... CONTINUE READING 11

Let’s face it—there’s something both terrifying and exhilarating about the thought of going shopping the day after Thanksgiving, or as us shopaholics more lovingly refer to it: Black Friday. Okay, perhaps shopping on Black Friday is a tad more terrifying than exhilarating, but in this economy, doing what you need to do to get the best deal is not only... CONTINUE READING 13

It’s beginning to feel a lot like winter…really? Yep, pretty soon, that white stuff is going to fall, the temps will hover near freezing and you’ll be holed up inside sipping cocoa by a crackling fire. But before you get all sentimental for that frigid season, be forewarned: Winter is not kind to your ‘do. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled... CONTINUE READING 11

If you’re like me, the idea of planning a really kick-butt, chart-topping Halloween costume a year in advance always seems like a great idea the day after Halloween. Until all-of-a-sudden, it’s October 25 one year later and you realize you have done absolutely nothing and are left with little time to even order anything online. These three quick twists on popular... CONTINUE READING 14

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but some ladies just love the sparkle of new technology! Rachel Cericola, editor for GadgetteVine.com, shares some of her favorite girlie gadgets. The latest and greatest gadgets used to be something for only the guys to get giddy over. A lot of those same men may think they are still master of this domain,... CONTINUE READING 43

Halloween is creeping closer (the countdown is almost a month away now!). Once upon a time, a costume meant dressing up like a witch or a ghoul. But somehow the old-hat standbys just don’t cut it anymore. Now, the snarkiest, quirkiest, most-relatable-to-pop-culture costumes have become staples...and it's sort of a contest to see who can come up with the best. Enter... CONTINUE READING 18