Even if you aren’t a Yankees fan, you should still be able to appreciate Derek Jeter’s 3,000th hit of his career this past weekend. Since it is baseball mania this week with the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Game, we thought we’d pay tribute to some of baseball’s finest (looking) members of the 3,000-hit club. -Amanda Mactas Roberto Clemente, Pittsburgh Pirates Joined... CONTINUE READING 28

As if summer wasn’t a good enough reason to indulge in ice cream whenever you please, July being National Ice Cream Month certainly is! (Another reason to justify ice cream consumption? Shecky's 10th Birthday!) Say goodbye to store-bought pops and boring pints and celebrate all month long with five innovative ice cream recipes. -Lynden Halpern At first glance it looks like just... CONTINUE READING 24

Summer is the perfect time for a cocktail party, whether you have an outdoor space to host it in or not (I feel ya!). Getting friends together for a much-needed libation either after work or on the weekend is sure to be a welcomed break, and nothing lets you escape from the hot heat like a cold drink. Lucky for us, Celebrations.com... CONTINUE READING 37

Happy Thirsty Thursday! Whether you’re looking to indulge in an intoxicating, lush-ous bevy this summer, or if a mocktail is more your taste, I’ve got five summer sips guaranteed to thoroughly quench your thirst. Light and crisp and highlighted with uniquely summer flavors, these cooling drinks are a must. -Lynden Halpern For a zero-calorie, virgin take on the classic mojito, LaCroix’s Skinny... CONTINUE READING 21

It's vacation season! While that's definitely a cause for celebration, I have to confess that a tiny shiver of dread runs down my spine at the thought of packing. It's not the clothes that get me (well, not after our vacation style essentials article)...it's the little stuff, like toiletries. I cringe at the thought of those itty-bitty Ziplock bags and... CONTINUE READING 21

If what to do with any looming vacation time has you at a loss, why not opt for going on a trip that gives back? It’s easier than ever to simultaneously escape your hometown while doing something good for others, and with nearly endless possibilities, you can be overseas and volunteering before you know it! -Lynden Halpern No matter what continent you’re... CONTINUE READING 24

Summer always leaves us with the remnants of a great tan, beachy hair...and a slew of songs we’ll forever associate with the season that passed. In honor of summer being in full swing, we’ve got five anthems specifically for girls, plus five similar old-school songs. Oh, and they're all by kick-ass female artists, obviously! -Lynden Halpern New: Beyoncé – "Best Thing I... CONTINUE READING 13

'Tis the season to be grilling, and while we've already clued you in to this summer's BBQ essentials and some stellar steak recipes, iVillage has compiled a list of grilled vegetable recipes to make sure your side dishes are just as sumptuous and satisfying as your main courses. Yep, it's time to banish the notion that only peppers and onions can be... CONTINUE READING 10

Happy (almost) birthday, America! In honor of Independence Day and a much-deserved long weekend, we've compiled a survey to better understand our readers (that's you). Take a few minutes to fill it out and let us know how you feel about tomorrow's holiday! And since it's our 10th birthday (yep, it's our birthday too, so check out deals and more>) we've got... CONTINUE READING 8

Get appropriately festive for the Fourth with Celebrations.com’s tips for a brunch extravaganza. Using inspiration from the Sparkle in the Sky invitation by Pear Tree Greetings, Celebrations.com has come up with a surefire (hehe...) way to impress your friends. The most important party favor is the food, so deck the table with red, white and blue edibles to show your holiday spirit.... CONTINUE READING 15