Blog Posts by Life2PointOh

CluelessBy Julie Miller, Life2PointOh.com

It's the 17th anniversary of Clueless and we remember it like was yesterday that we were walking around middle school with plaid miniskirts, saying "Whatever" while we were rolling with our homies. Yes, the movie changed our lives at that time… it also made us the women we are today.

In celebration of the milestone anniversary, here are 20-something things we learned from Cher and the crew.

1. Think twice about guys who dress better than you.
2. Sometimes you have to show a little skin. This reminds boys of being naked, and then they think of sex.
3. Anything you can do to draw attention to your mouth is good.
4. Never accept the first offer.
5. Your best friend should be someone who gets you (ie., who also knows how it feels for people to be jealous of you).
6. Stay away from sports where balls fly at your nose (for medical reasons, obvi.)
7. Some people will not RSVP. But you can always make room. The more the merrier.
8. It does not

20 is not the new 30By Kourtney Jason, Life2PointOh.com

Ever feel like you're not quite an "adult" yet? Trust us when we say we have that feeling on the regular. It's partly because we think this one decade doesn't really matter when we've got our whole lives ahead of us. But that's where we're wrong. We think we have much more time to get our lives-and ourselves-figured out than we actually do. However, when we procrastinate on making these inevitable life choices, we aren't realized the lasting effects on our lives down the line. So while we know our 20s are about finding ourselves, we're also aware that we can put this soul-searching off until tomorrow or the day after that and so on. And that's a critical mistake, according to Dr. Meg Jay, a clinical psychologist who specializes in adult development and in 20-somethings in particular. In her new book The Defining Decade, Dr. Meg Jay explains that 80 percent of life's most consequential events (getting married, having kids, becoming

Say AnythingBy Alexa Breslin, Life2PointOh.com

It hurts. Actually, that's an understatement. It hurts like $#%*@* hell. But it's supposed to. One minute ago you were in a relationship, and suddenly… you're not. Whether it was your decision, his, or a mutual agreement, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, confused, sad, angry, or all of the above. Let's be honest here. Break ups are hard and everyone deals in their own way. Maybe you refuse to take off your old high school sweatpants. Or maybe you haven't showered in three days. However you're handling it, here are ten ways to get your fabulous self out of bed and back on the road to being you.

1. Cut all ties with him. We know it's hard, but defriending him on Facebook will help you move on more easily. You are going to want to stalk him. And in this day and age, the internet makes it so easy. But you know seeing a wall post from some random girl will drive you crazy for days. You will analyze the death out of it. Why put yourself through

Coworkers Pam and Jim dated on The Office, and it worked out!By Lindsey Kupfer, Life2pointOh.com

After you graduate from college and get a real job, the question arises, how are you supposed to meet cute guys now? It's your first day on the new job and you spot a cute guy in the cubicle next door. What do you do?

Check out Life2PointOh's Pros and Cons of dipping your pen in the company ink:

Pros:

• You get to see him every day
• You don't have to worry about him having an affair with a coworker
• You actually get excited to get up and go to work
• You and your guy can carpool to the office
• Secret relationships are extremely fun!

Cons:

• You have to see your guy every day - even when you're fighting
• If you break up, you have to stay amicable at the office
• You risk losing your job if it's against company policy
• You can't flaunt the relationship all over Facebook
• Having to control your PDA urges throughout the day

Take time to think about it. If you think that it could turn into a serious

JalapeñosBy Alana Brager, Life2PointOh.com

Summer is almost here and already the sunshine has gotten our minds into bikini body mode. We all want look our best and have the best abs on the beach, but making changes to your diet is where the work lies. Here are the top foods to help get your body beach-ready!

1. Jalapeños
Not only amazing for adding flavor and spice to any dish, jalapeños can fight fat without adding any calories. They contain a natural chemical called capsaicin, which is responsible for the pepper's spicy flavor, and it can help kick-start your metabolism. Who knew eating could be a workout? Start chopping and add them to practically anything, whether it's an omelet, chili, or a stir-fry!

2. Green Tea
Green Tea contains powerful antioxidants called catechins, which help rid your body of any harmful radicals. It also helps lower your cholesterol while the caffeine content can help speed up your metabolism and burn fat, both which are summer do's.

3. Swiss

BridesmaidsBy Ashley Rose Howard, Life2PointOh.com

Your best friend has counted on you since your first try at the monkey bars together, followed by an exchange of connecting-heart-BFF necklaces. She giggled with you through every crush; she leaned on you after each break-up; and now she needs you by her side on the most important day of her life: her wedding day. No pressure. In order to prevent your B-F-F/Bride-2-Be from turning into a bride-z-i-l-l-a, follow these crucial do's and don'ts of a dutiful bridesmaid.

Do offer the Mrs.-to-be a well-researched list of the best wedding planners in the area.
Don't take on a second full-time job as her personal wedding planner.

Do accompany her in shopping for the bridesmaids' dress style and color palette.
Don't hint that your complexion looks best in white.

Do tell the bride how much you love her dress and even share tears of joy when she steps out of the fitting room.
Don't start hysterically crying that you can't

Danila Panfilov via FlickrBy Ashley Rose Howard, Life2PointOh.com

So you've made it past the third date-you are really into this one (*blush*) and the feeling definitely seems mutual. There are no red flags, no hints of flakiness and certainly no obvious signs that you're dating the wrong guy. Perhaps, you've finally found a keeper! How can you be sure? Look for these 7 signs.

Sign #1: He makes an effort to impress you!
There's nothing like a man's eagerness to make you smile. A guy that goes out of his way to order your favorite Starbucks drink or make reservations at the trendy, new restaurant you've been raving about is surely a keeper!

Sign #2: He pays attention.
Did you forget that you mentioned your rather bizarre infatuation with peanut butter? He didn't-which is why he showed up with a jar of (extra chunky!) Jiffy wrapped in a bow on your birthday instead of flowers.

Sign #3: He mentions that he's already told his friends about you.
Getting name-dropped with his boys is

orcmid via FlickrBy Kourtney Jason, Life2PointOh.com

Being financially responsible is one of the biggest challenges we 20-somethings face. Whether it's another dinner out with the girls, a night at the movies with the man-friend or a day splurging on a new pair of sexy stilettos, it's not always easy to keep track of your purchases - especially when it comes to impulse buys (I'm looking at you, Target One Spot!). But with knowledge comes power, and the tips we have here will guide you on your way to being financially savvy. We talked to Mitchell D. Weiss, author of Life Happens (see giveaway at bottom of this post!) and an instructor in the Economics & Finance Department at University of Hartford, for his suggestions on what important documents you should keep, toss or shred.

1. Documents to keep for life. "Keep the documents that chronicle your life-birth certificate, social security card, passport, voter registration card, immunization records, education degrees, marriage certificate,"