We’ve given our fair share of shout-outs to summer blockbuster starring Julia Roberts, but we aren’t done just yet. Careful not to ruin it for those of you who haven’t yet read the book, seen the movie or heard any of the buzz (are you living under a rock?!), Roberts (starring as the main character, author Elizabeth Gilbert) travels... CONTINUE READING 22

Eek! September is next week already?! We don't know about you, but we had a lot of things on our “to do” list this summer, some that we actually did do (chilled at the beach, went to amazing concerts—yay!), some that we kindaaaa neglected (getting a perfect six-pack, ummm—nay!). Don’t fret too much, though. Labor Day isn’t till Monday, September 6, so... CONTINUE READING 32

Even though recent temps show no end of summer in sight, it is the end of August, which means autumn is just one rip of the calendar away. Here are a few tips to throw together an easy, last-minute seasonal bash. Décor: The luau theme is a bit overdone, but we do fully support adding bright colors wherever possible. From hot... CONTINUE READING 20

The pooch is ready, waiting by the door…yep, pups can always sense when you’re about to take a trip. But packing for Rover is no easy task. What should you bring? How much of it? Tote along your furry friend in style with these tips and products. Let’s face it: dogs smell like dogs, no matter how clean they are, no... CONTINUE READING 18

With our nonstop, 24/7 busy schedules, we need a break to spend time with the people who matter most—our girlfriends. In honor of National Girlfriends Day, we discovered some great places across America to get away for a weekend with your best girls. In honor of today’s Best Dressed Girlfriend Award, have your chicest chica help you pick out your... CONTINUE READING 18

Ah, family vacations, nothing like getting away from the daily grind and relaxing with your relatives...ummm, remember all those backseat car fights you had with your siblings (...or you still do?). In honor of everything summer and Parents’ Day on Sunday, July 25, we’re giving a shout-out to our mamas and papas for always putting up with us on those various... CONTINUE READING 13

Ice cream is the greatest comfort food, whether it’s enjoyed on a hot summer day or eaten snuggled under a blanket on your couch watching a movie. Venus Zine used this opportunity to put together the ultimate scrumptious concoction in feel-good music to add some zing to your favorite flavor. This playlist is anything but vanilla. The Beatles, “Strawberry Fields Forever” “Strawberry... CONTINUE READING 15

Okay, so the weather outside is a little less than frightful (aside from the scorching temps) and Santa isn’t exactly coming to town (unless he’s wearing board shorts and flips), but that’s no reason not to celebrate Christmas, right in the middle of the hot, hot summer. Take everything you love about the winter holidays, summer-fy... CONTINUE READING 10

Summer’s here and so is going out for al fresco happy hours, day drinking jaunts to a local beer garden and barbecue boozefests. Whether you’ve over-imbibed or are just feeling a little under-the-weather on a weekend morning, our Staffers may not be experts, but we certainly feel your hangover pain. Read our tried ‘n’ true remedies and tell us how... CONTINUE READING 24

Ah, summertime: time for that long-awaited vacation to a foreign land, time to really let your hair down. If there’s one thing we love about traveling to a faraway place (aside from foreign food and good shopping that’ll have all your State-side friends jealous), it’s the foreign fellas. Some of our Staffers ‘fessed up about being a broad…abroad. Yes, we know these... CONTINUE READING 22