Today is October 1st, which marks the beginning of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Start October right and do your girls a favor by reading this article from GirlieGirlArmy.com for tips on how to fight and prevent this type of cancer. But don’t trust our advice on breast cancer prevention tips, listen to a brilliant doctor! Michael Greger, M.D., Director of Public Health at... CONTINUE READING 8

Happy 10th birthday to Shecky’s (have you checked out our amazing deals and more?)! In honor of the awesome party attitude that goes along with a b-day and our love for Fridays, we’re bringing you a TOP 10 AT 10AM every Friday. We just mentioned that it’s our 10th birthday, and although birthday desserts may change per your preference (cupcakes, cakes, cookies?!), everyone’s gotta... CONTINUE READING 33

Fat Tuesday is tomorrow, which means Mardi Gras is coming to an end and the time to be gluttonous should also cease. But don’t get too sad just yet! Spring is on the horizon and it’s no time to be upset. Indulge in any of our top picks from Girls Night Out New York City, all sure to brighten your spirits... CONTINUE READING 8

Want to be a smarty pants? There's a secret weapon to motivate your medulla: eating. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the food you eat can have benefits far beyond fueling your body. In addition to providing the energy you need, certain foods can amp up your brain power. Explore the recesses of your refrigerator and you may find foods that science increasingly... CONTINUE READING 16

My first Fresh encounter was a few years ago when I got their Fig Apricot Eau de Parfum as a gift. My love of the scent, quality and packaging lured me into their SoHo boutique where I discovered Fresh's beautifully wrapped soaps. I don’t know if it's the sugar, lychee or sake they use in their products, but every “fresh” thing... CONTINUE READING 12

You know we take our beauty products seriously at Shecky’s (remember our Beauty at Its Best Awards?), so we were ecstatic to learn about Anthology Organic, an amazing beauty brand that participated in our Girls Night Out and Beauty Night Out events in Los Angeles. Every Anthology product is made only with USDA-certified organic ingredients, and they're all guaranteed vegan and... CONTINUE READING 11

Halloween can be tough for vegan kiddies and grown-ups alike since much of the trick-or-treating candy given out at homes and schools is not vegan. Here are some quick tips to help make Halloween healthy and fun for all! Invisible Ghost Organic Lollipop, $2.39, naturalcandystore.com Consult the VegNews Official Guide to Halloween Candy. This is a trust-worthy and very vegan comprehensive list of... CONTINUE READING 11

We all know the feeling: the hands of the clock point to 3—too early for another meal but late enough since lunch fed our hunger pains. But what to do? Certain nutritional restrictions prevent us from heading over to the snack machine and indulging in that mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Not anymore! With food allergies reaching new highs, more and more companies are... CONTINUE READING 25