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Danielle Bradbery Wins 'The Voice': 5 Reasons Why We Love Her
Move over Taylor Swift - there's a new sweetheart in town! … More »
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Millennial Women Don't Want to Be CEOs, Says Survey
Would you sacrifice your personal life to climb the corporate ladder and land the plush corner office? Probably not: A new survey from the Zeno Group found that … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Tue, Jun 18, 2013 6:43 PM EDTThe Real Life 'Bling Ring': The Most Scandalous Celebrity Shoplifters
It's almost here! Sofia Coppola's "The Bling Ring" finally hits theaters nationwide on Friday, June 21. … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Mon, Jun 17, 2013 3:03 PM EDTBeauty Guru: Guide to Selecting the Perfect Blush
Blush should be part of your daily makeup routine, regardless of the season. Blush can enhance a sun-kissed complexion, or add some color to an otherwise pale … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Fri, Jun 14, 2013 4:10 PM EDTBeauty Guru: Beauty Must-Haves for Summer Vacation
Here's my attempt at creating at least one post where my favorite thing in the entire world, the almighty lip gloss, is not mentioned; in fact, I'm not going to … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Fri, Jun 14, 2013 1:34 PM EDTParenting Guru: What My Father Taught Me About Living and Dying
I vividly remember the last days of my father's life. What I remember most was wheeling him to an open window. He loved feeling the cool breeze as it swept across … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, Jun 13, 2013 4:04 PM EDTMaking Post-Baby Sex Enjoyable Again
Kate Harmsy knew she was in for a life change when she gave birth to her first child in 2012, but she never expected such a change in her sex life. … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, Jun 12, 2013 1:58 PM EDTDesigner Cortney Novogratz Talks Decorating, Shares Easy Ways to Personalize …
Your home is the reflection of your personality, so it's not surprising that, despite similar accessories, no two homes look the same. Decorating your space is fun, … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Fri, Jun 7, 2013 12:45 PM EDTBeauty Guru: Applying Concealer for Summer Eczema Flare-Ups
During the summer, I tend not to wear any type of base. The most I'll do is either a BB Cream or an all-over bronzer. When you suffer an eczema flare-up, going … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, Jun 6, 2013 2:41 PM EDTBeauty Guru: Summer Guide to Buying Facial Bronzer
You weren't born with luscious caramel-colored skin, but you don't want to expose your skin to dangerous UV rays to get it. So what's a girl to do? Reach for a … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, Jun 6, 2013 2:40 PM EDTParenting Guru: "Having it All" Really Isn't as Good as it Sounds
The biggest source of angst and frustration for mothers (and, increasingly, fathers!) is the fact that it seems that none of us can "have it all." The challenge of … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, Jun 6, 2013 2:40 PM EDTFirst Person: Why 'Toddlers & Tiaras' Hits Home: Confessions of a Teenage Pageant …
My mom shook her head, scrunching up her nose and gazing at me with concern. "Are you sure you want to enter pageants?" I nodded, insisting upon it. Years of … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, Jun 5, 2013 4:22 PM EDTFirst Person: How My Child's Toys Taught Me About Family
My five-year-old daughter's favorite toys are a family of plush cats: Star-Cat (who is pink and sparkly), Pusheen (a toy from a popular Tumblr meme), and their … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Mon, Jun 3, 2013 1:30 PM EDTBeauty Guru: Summer Beauty 101 - Preventing Makeup Meltdown
Mathematical equations were never my strong suit, but there is a summer equation that this oily-skinned gal is very familiar with. Sweltering heat + Sun + Humidity … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Mon, Jun 3, 2013 1:17 PM EDTBeauty Guru: Can Someone Who is Not Beautiful Define Beauty?
I would love to be able to say, "I have never worried about whether or not I was a beauty." Actually, I could say it but it wouldn't be true, because there was a … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Mon, Jun 3, 2013 1:17 PM EDTParenting Guru: 5 Things You Must Do Before You Have Kids
I've been a mom for three years. And even though it's only been three years, my life before children seems a blur, a happy but foreign time that I sort of remember, … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Fri, May 31, 2013 3:41 PM EDTBeauty Guru: What Beauty Is to Me
Beauty is not being afraid of how you may appear to others but knowing you count. I read once to believe yourself to be beautiful and you will be. When I read this … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Fri, May 31, 2013 3:41 PM EDTGaining Weight with Your Mate? 5 Reasons Your Boyfriend’s Diet Matters
You have a wedding this weekend, and as you try to slip into the sexy, little black dress that you wore last year when you were on your first date with your man, … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 30, 2013 1:26 PM EDTBeauty Guru: My Favorite Skin Care Recipe
There seems to be a new awareness concerning the bath and body ingredients we are apply to our bodies on a daily basis. More and more people are questioning the … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, May 29, 2013 2:38 PM EDTBeauty Guru: What Does Beauty Mean to You?
The concept of beauty means many different things to different people. In my case, beauty can mean different things at varying points in your life. If I was asked … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, May 29, 2013 2:38 PM EDTBeauty Guru: DIY Skin Care Recipes
My skincare routine is quick and simple. I use a mild cleanser, an occasional toner, and a light, oil-free moisturizer to both start and end my day. It's my belief … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, May 29, 2013 2:38 PM EDTParenting Guru: 3 Ways Preschool Made Life Better for My Daughter and Me
The very first days we dropped off my three-year-old daughter, Violet, at the YMCA, kissed her head of curls goodbye, and disappeared around the corner to leave her … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, May 29, 2013 2:38 PM EDTBeauty Guru: DIY Skin Purifying Mask that Cools You Off While You Relax
One of my favorite treats on the hottest days of summer is sitting back with a glass of crisp white wine, a juicy book and a cooling face mask. I love knowing that … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, May 29, 2013 2:38 PM EDTSinger Sues McDonald's: The Most Ridiculous Fast Food Lawsuits
She's not loving it! A Brooklyn gospel singer is singing the blues after reportedly biting into a piece of glass while eating a chicken sandwich from McDonald's. … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Tue, May 21, 2013 2:06 PM EDTStephen Colbert's Inspiring Graduation Speech: Our Favorite Celebrity Commencement …
Stephen Colbert might have a future in motivational speaking if this whole comedy thing doesn't work out. The "Colbert Report" host made yet another inspirational … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Mon, May 20, 2013 3:18 PM EDTSuit Up: A Retailer's Tips for Prom Shopping with Your Son
Back in the day, 'prom shopping' for guys meant visiting the local tuxedo rental place, picking out a color, laying down the deposit, and calling it good. Decisions … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Fri, May 17, 2013 1:08 PM EDTParenting Guru: The Best Lessons I Learned from My Mom
Now that my second daughter is in her last two weeks before high school graduation, it has given me time to reflect on my role as a parent. Some of the most … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Fri, May 17, 2013 11:31 AM EDTFirst Person: Explaining Transgenderism to Kids
It was almost two years ago that my daughter, then three years old, met the wonderful person who is now her "other" mom. I'd brought her along for my first date … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, May 15, 2013 4:02 PM EDTBeauty Guru: DIY Summer Beauty Recipes
Clear skin should feel soft and supple, but summer can bring dryness and irritation to even the best of skin. My motto is 'less is best' when it comes to any beauty … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Tue, May 14, 2013 4:20 PM EDTCan Meditation Save Your Relationship?
It is no secret that couples argue. One person says something that upsets the other, and the battle begins. A small fight often escalates into something bigger, … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Tue, May 14, 2013 11:35 AM EDTBeauty Guru: Basil to the Rescue
One of the few things that I like to grow (and can grow) successfully is basil. By the time warm weather arrives here on the Gulf Coast, I've got a kitchen window … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Mon, May 13, 2013 4:30 PM EDTBeauty Guru: What Beauty Means to Me
The mirror is a funny thing. I've looked at this mug for 24 years, but every time I see a picture of myself I'm like, "Who is that lady?" The way I view myself … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Mon, May 13, 2013 4:30 PM EDTParenting Guru: 3 Lessons I Learned in My Child's First Year of School
In two weeks, my "baby" will be graduating from preschool. I'm not entirely prepared for this, because, like almost every other red-blooded parent, I feel like it … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Tue, May 7, 2013 1:45 PM EDTAre You in Denial? Stop Making Excuses and Date Him Already
It's hard to find a good man - there's no denying that. In the midst of our hectic lives, even with help from online dating sites, it may seem like it's impossible … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Tue, May 7, 2013 1:45 PM EDTBeauty Guru: Tricks I Use to Save My Face in the Summer Heat
Soaking in Vitamin D and splashing around in the pool. Hoping the perfect face I created does not melt. Yep, I'm speaking about summertime and it is not far away. … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Fri, May 3, 2013 6:14 PM EDTBeauty Guru: 4 Amazing Summer Makeup Tips
Summer is just around the corner and that's great news. During the summer, there are so many more places to go, including the beach, festivals, barbecues and … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Fri, May 3, 2013 6:14 PM EDTMust Love Dogs: Throw Away Your Checklist and Meet Mr. Right
Many of us are taught at a young age that keeping a checklist will help us to remember things, stay organized, and accomplish our goals. It's no wonder that when it … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 2, 2013 1:44 PM EDTBeauty Guru: Adapting the 4 Basic Skin Care Steps to Suit Your Skin's Needs
I have always had oily skin. After two decades of washing, exfoliating and using enough astringent to fill a pool, I still had far too many days when it looked as … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 2, 2013 12:52 PM EDTParenting Guru: 5 Things I Wish My Parents Had Done for Me
When I look back on my childhood, I have to believe my parents did a pretty good job. After all, my sister and I both turned out to be pretty decent grownups. Now … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, May 2, 2013 12:52 PM EDTBeauty Guru: My Skin Care Routine for Combination Skin
My skin in one word "complicated." My skincare routine, however, is the exact opposite: simple. I have been plagued by problem skin since my teens and now in my … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, May 1, 2013 2:06 PM EDTParenting Guru: Why Can't They Stay Little a Lot Longer?
Last July, I turned 40. It was momentous, but not nearly as big a deal as three days later when my premature daughter was finally able to come home. At the time, my … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, May 1, 2013 2:06 PM EDTBeauty Guru: Real Confessions from a Real Hairstylist
Here are five hairstylist confessions you should know before you sit in the stylist's chair: … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, May 1, 2013 2:06 PM EDTParenting Guru: Four Things My Parents Did that I'm Trying Not to Repeat with …
Now that I'm a mom of two, I see how incredibly hard it is to balance both children. While as a young adult I held grudges against my parents for the things they … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Tue, Apr 30, 2013 6:11 PM EDTParenting Guru: Top 10 Reasons Why Teens Are More Terrible Than the "Terrible …
There are so many articles and books about the terrible twos. They convince us parents that once (if) we survive those toddler years, the rest is gravy. Well, guess … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Tue, Apr 30, 2013 5:26 PM EDTParenting Guru: The 3 Things I Never Expected from My Toddlers
When my wife and I welcomed our daughter, Violet, into this world four years ago, we were as nervous as any brand new parent ever is. … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Mon, Apr 29, 2013 1:19 PM EDTBeauty Guru: Getting Ready for Summer Skin
Smooth, healthy skin is something all of us girls want, right? No one wants to go to the beach or pool makeup free with blemish stained skin. With summer right … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Mon, Apr 29, 2013 1:19 PM EDTBeauty Guru: Guide to Fresh, Healthy Skin After Having a Baby
My face has taken a beating over the last year, with all the hormones raging through me. It has gone from combo to oily (during mid-pregnancy) to dry and back to … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, Apr 25, 2013 5:52 PM EDTBeauty Guru: My Daily Skin Routine for Hormonal Acne
My skin has always been a force to be reckoned with. For almost a decade, I've battle with cystic acne and psoriasis. On a monthly basis my face would erupt (for … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Thu, Apr 25, 2013 5:52 PM EDTParenting Guru: 6 Things I Didn't Know About Tweens Until I Had One
Most days I'm the proud owner - err, mother of a tween boy. At 10 years old, my son's managed to frustrate, impress, confuse, challenge, and need me more than I … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Wed, Apr 24, 2013 6:28 PM EDTProjecting Your Husband: Visualization Techniques that Can Lead You to Love
I was first introduced to visualization when I was eight years old. I saw my best friend's teenage sister, Tammy, sitting on the floor, legs crossed, meditating in … More »
Yahoo! Contributor Network - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 4:05 PM EDT