Blog Posts by Life2PointOh

Hey, you! Yeah… you. I know we go way back. Like that time you liked my status about the funny story I told to get out of jury duty . And I thoroughly enjoyed sifting through all of your pics from when you were living abroad . But here's the deal: it was time to end what we had going on. That's right. I defriended you on Facebook. Please don't get too upset. Instead, use this as a learning experience so that your current fan base doesn't plummet. Below, dear friend, are some of the reasons why I defriended you:

1. Your profile picture is the pee stick that confirmed your pregnancy.
2. You have strong political opinions in your status updates, none of which I agree with.
3. I only accepted your friend request so that I could confirm my life turned out better than yours.
4. I don't care to know what you're doing every minute of the day.
5. Your baby pics (however adorable he is) are clogging up my newsfeed.
6. I'm getting really bummed out from your emo song lyrics.
7. You're an

By Sarah Howard, Life2PointOh.com

Studies have proven that having a pooch in your life can make you happier. And yes, having a boyfriend can make you happy, too. But of the two, a relationship with a dog is much more low-maintenance and leaves you feeling nothing but love and admiration. So, we got to thinking: Is having a dog better than having a boyfriend? Here's our list of why it's a close call:

A Pup is Always Happy to See You: You are number 1 in your dog's life and he's sure you never forget it. He'll run up to you when you walk in the door, his tail will wag when you enter the room and he's excited when you wake up in the morning. He's always by your side and follows you room-to-room. It's his way of frankly saying (in that non-dog communication kind of way), "I love you."

The Pooch Gets You Lots of Attention: Passersby, cute kids, and (most importantly) cute guys will approach to ask about your cute-as-a-button pup. Striking up a convo with a stranger is hard, but when

By Laura Hahn, Life2PointOh.com

Admit it: You sound more like your mom every day. Now, while the 15-year-old you would cringe at that confession, the 20-something-year-old you knows better. Moms, umm, rock! Nod along to these signs below, and consider yourself…lucky.

1. You have a "Rod Stewart" Pandora station.

2. Your favorite workout is Zumba.

3. Your wardrobe is more Ann Taylor Loft than Forever 21.

4. You overuse the phrases "play by ear" and "touch base."

5. Your morning routine includes high-fiber cereal and/or the Today Show.

6. You take vitamins.

7. You make friends text you when they get home, so you won't worry.

8. You're jazzed to see a recipe swap email in your Inbox.

9. You don't recognize everyone on People.com. And you're fine with that.

10. You've hosted a dinner party in the last three months.

Want more? Check out the full list here!

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perfect blowoutBy Leigh Weingus, Life2PointOh.com

It doesn't take much to find an excuse to get a blowout: your birthday, a wedding, a new bar opening around the corner from your apartment-you name it. But let's face it: No matter how much you love your hair stylist, blowouts are an expensive habit. Wouldn't it be great if you could get the perfect amount of volume, bounce, and shine at home? Psst: You can! We chatted with the pros at Shampoo in New York City's East Village to find out how, and ladies, if you're New Yorkers or visiting the Big Apple this summer, mention Life2PointOh at Shampoo for a $20 discount. Sweet!

Prepare your hair: After washing, run a small amount of leave-in conditioner and smoothing serum through your hair to avoid tangles and frizz. Then, resist picking up your brush-use only your fingers and hairdryer until your hair is about 80% dry to speed up blowout time.

Get to work on your bangs: If you're a banged girl, don't waste any time-they're not easy to set in

Wedding DressBy Alana Brager, Life2PointOh.com

Getting married is one of the happiest times of your life-at least it should be-but we all know the process can take a toll on the bride-to-be. Visiting one bridal shop after another is stressful in itself, but when you add overbearing mother-in-laws, friends and a plethora of family members to the mix, your vision can sometimes be outshined. For the do's and don'ts of wedding dress shopping, Life2PointOh spoke to Armine, a wedding dress designer and the owner of R.Mine Bridal on the trendy Ventura Blvd. in Studio City, CA.

DON'T: Bring too many people along. Finding the perfect dress is an exciting yet strenuous process and adding too many people to the mix, who all have their own opinions, is never a good way to start your wedding dress journey. Armine suggests bringing the least amount of people as possible. Your mother and best childhood friend is usually the way to go because they are the people who have your best interest at

By Laura Hahn, Life2PointOh.com

To land a job you love in an icky economy, you've got to go big or go broke. Well, okay, maybe you can earn enough for rent by showing up to your 9 to 5 but in order to get ahead, you definitely have to take a chance-or five.

1. Accept a post-grad internship: Get it out of your mind that you're "overqualified" or "too old" for an internship. If you'll learn about the industry you love or end up with mentors to help you later, the experience is 100 percent worth it.

2. Work for free: Along the same lines, take on jobs that interest you regardless of the pay. Earning a wage is ideal (duh!), but you never know who might notice a blog post you wrote pro bono, or who you might meet catering an event minus commission.

3. Start your own creative project: You make a mean grilled cheese; how about partnering with a vendor at your local farmer's market? Your notebooks are always covered in super-cute doodles; how about designing stationery or

By Kourtney Jason, Life2PointOh.com

To love with no regrets is, well, much easier said than done. Sometimes we wish we hadn't hurt an ex as much as we did, or let insecurities get in the way of a good thing, or even trusted a guy who our gut told us not to. But when it comes to love, the biggest mistake we risk making is to never reflect on these experiences and take valuable lessons away. Hindsight is 20/20, so we asked both girls and guys to share what they've learned from their biggest relationship blunders.

"The biggest relationship mistake I made was that I did not trust my boyfriend when I had no reason not to. I was jealous of his girl friends and jealous when he went out with the guys-not because he was doing anything wrong, but because I was insecure." - Courtney, 25

"When I was younger, I had the bad habit of not being accepting of the little differences. I would let them bug me to the point of wanting to end the relationship. Now I am mature enough to appreciate

By Ashley Rose Howard, Life2PointOh.com

Some days nothing in your closet seems to fit your bloated body (nothing cute anyway!), your wavy locks look more like an oil helmet than sexy, beach hair, and your skin? Oh forget it. We've all been there, but next time the frustration starts creeping up, take a deep breath and follow these self-esteem boosting tips to radiate on even your blah-est days.

Step it up. If you're giving yourself dirty looks in the mirror, then do a wardrobe change but add an extra touch of glam-even if you're not going somewhere especially fancy. Pull out that favorite LBD and tone it down with flats or slip on your sexy pumps with jeans to instantly feel prettier.

Enhance your best features. Love your plump pucker? Dab on a bright colored gloss. Lashes that never end? Add an extra coat of mascara. Dramatize the features you like to show-off most so you'll focus less on the areas you're not as happy with.

See the bigger picture. People are more likely to