Single for V-Day? This isn't one of those mushy-gushy posts about guys or finding love. In this post, the ladies from KC You There are celebratin' singledom with a good ol' dose of DIYness. Use any or all of these tips to throw a fab girls-only gathering, on a budget! DIY Invites Who doesn’t love a handwritten note...especially when it involves a... CONTINUE READING 12

So you’ve decided to host the annual Super Bowl party at your house this year—yay! You're super-excited...but then you start calculating how much you'll need for party supplies, food and decor. Before you drop the ball (and major dough!) on this one, it’s actually just as easy to satisfy all of your guests’ needs but still keep money in your pocket and... CONTINUE READING 7

It's Super Bowl Sunday and the men are in charge of one thing: beer. But you'd rather sip ice water than wash down all that delish food with a gulp of their boyish brews! If your taste buds aren't too keen for anything that comes in a keg, try a few of these female-friendly beverages that correspond with the Pats... CONTINUE READING 13

The Super Bowl is this Sunday and you may already have the party planned, and the recipes all ready to go, but do you know what you’re, er, sporting yet? Before you wear your boyfriend’s oversized jersey from 1995 or just your regular clothes, why not add some serious kick to your style? I’ve got five ways to show your team... CONTINUE READING 8

Reeeeematch! The New York Giants are set to meet the Pats at the Super Bowl for the second time in less than five years, and the action between these Northeast teams is sure to be exciting! Even if you can’t tell the difference between a tight end and a safety, you can still make your Super Bowl bash a win... CONTINUE READING 5

Even with our best intentions, keeping the romance alive can be a bit challenging on these chilly days. With the sun setting so early and the erratic temperatures, who really wants to leave their warm home to schlep anywhere for the sake of romance? Why not enjoy some quality time with activities that are wallet-friendly and loads of fun? I've... CONTINUE READING 22

Would kill for a trip somewhere tropical this wintry time of year, but can’t go because of the post-holiday hit your bank account took? Yes, you could throw a luau party and purchase some run-of-the-mill leis and tiki lights from your local Party City, but what about adding some permanent Hawaiian-style fixtures to your home? See below for six island-inspired... CONTINUE READING 11

When it seems like winter will never end, warm up the kitchen to get rid of the cold-weather blues! Sure, there's Christmas in July, but when you need an excuse to celebrate the summer in the dead of winter, invite your friends over for a luau. Heat up the oven, collect some leis, search YouTube for tropical tunes...and forget you... CONTINUE READING 4

I’m so tired of photos in magazines and blogs that show flawless modern apartments. Too bad most of us have a nonexistent décor budget put aside to make our homes photo-worthy. And even if you do have the cash to revamp your rooms, where should you even start? These small DIY projects can give any cluttered space a brand-new look,... CONTINUE READING 15

Pageants are an American tradition, a battle amongst the most beautiful and brightest women of the new generation…and they sometimes seem a bit odd to us non-supermodel types. Even if you're not a pageant fan, the Miss America pageant piques every woman’s curiously when it comes around in January (this year's is tomorrow, January 14!). Admit it—you don’t have plans... CONTINUE READING 7