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Online Dating: Hot or Not? Who Cares!

Posted on January 31, 2012
How much can you really tell about a potential love match from their online dating profile or photo?

Are you a superficial online dater? Does this guy really look like his photo? Here’s what to look for in a dating profile, including some surprisingly frank advice from Social Q’s: How to Survive the Quirks, Quandaries, and Quagmires of Today by Philip Galanes.

Avoid Holiday Party Faux Pas (and a Hangover, Too)

Posted on December 1, 2011
How to avoid making a bad impression at an office holiday or Christmas party this season with tips from Social Q

Don’t be a drunken fool during holiday party season, and you might just keep your job until New Year’s. From Social Q’s: How to Survive the Quirks, Quandaries, and Quagmires of Today by Philip Galanes.

Don’t Pay More Than $10 for a Hair Product, and 14 Other Secrets

Posted on July 27, 2011
14 Affordable Hair Products You Need Right Now

Blowing your beauty budget on hair products that don’t really work? Stop that. Now! Consumer advocate and beauty expert Paula Begoun answers hair care questions from Amy E. Goodman, author of Wear This, Toss That! Hundreds of Fashion and Beauty Swaps That Save Your Looks, Save Your Budget & Save You Time.

Bethenny Frankel’s Secret to Success

Posted on June 22, 2011

Having your own personal mission statement — a vision of what’s important to you and what you want to accomplish — focuses you in a very powerful way, whether you’re launching a business or training for a marathon. Learn how Bethenny Frankel’s Skinnygirl brand grew naturally from the things she’s passionate about. From her book A Place of Yes: 10 Rules for Getting Everything You Want Out of Life.

Bringing up Baby on a Vegetarian Diet

Posted on June 21, 2011
How to raise your child on a healthy vegetarian diet without sacrificing nutrients

More and more families are choosing to become vegetarian, and a balanced, meat-free diet can be very healthy. However, it is important to replace the nutrients meat provides — particularly protein, iron, zinc, and possibly some B vitamins, says Annabel Karmel, author of SuperFoods for Babies and Children.

How to Pick a Wedding Photographer

Posted on May 25, 2011
Wedding party

The job of the photographer is to capture the wedding so the story lives on forever. Get tips on how to pick the right person, from David Tutera of WE tv’s The Wedding Planner and the author of My Fair Wedding: Finding Your Vision… Through His Revisions!

How to Plan a Perfect Beach Wedding (Even if It Rains)

Posted on May 16, 2011
Beach wedding planning tips

You can’t go wrong with the amazing colors of nature as the backdrop of your ceremony. Follow these guidelines for the perfect beach wedding — even when Mother Nature works against you — from David Tutera of WE tv’s The Wedding Planner and the author of My Fair Wedding: Finding Your Vision… Through His Revisions!

How Bethenny Frankel’s Place of Yes Can Change Your Life

Posted on May 10, 2011

A place of yes is about taking responsibility for moving forward, even if you have to climb over a mountain of obstacles. When you come from a place of yes, you don’t wish something to happen. You make it happen. Learn more from TV star Bethenny Frankel, author of A Place of Yes: 10 Rules for Getting Everything You Want Out of Life.

5 Simple Ways to Make Your Hair Color Last

Posted on May 8, 2011

To make your color remain as vibrant and be as long lasting as possible, you have to treat it with care. There are 5 simple ways to help ensure this, says Eva Scrivo, author of Eva Scrivo on Beauty: The Tools, the Techniques, and Insider Knowledge Every Woman Needs to Be Her Most Beautiful, Confident Self.

10 Wedding Etiquette Tips for the Bride and Groom

Posted on April 18, 2011

Because your wedding will be one of the most memorable days of your life, your behavior needs to reflect this. Learn what to do — and what not to do — on the big day from David Tutera of WE tv’s The Wedding Planner and author of My Fair Wedding: Finding Your Vision… Through His Revisions!

8 Expert Tips for Wedding Toasts

Posted on April 18, 2011

Don’t become a wedding toast casualty. Learn eight great toasting guidelines from David Tutera of WE tv’s The Wedding Planner and author of My Fair Wedding: Finding Your Vision… Through His Revisions!

Bethenny Frankel’s 3 Essential Tips for New Moms

Posted on April 11, 2011

Overwhelmed by life with a newborn? Make time for sleep, learn to prioritize, and give yourself a break, advises Skinnygirl brand founder and mother Bethenny Frankel, author of A Place of Yes: 10 Rules for Getting Everything You Want Out of Life.

Bethenny Frankel’s 10 Rules for Getting Everything You Want Out of Life

Posted on April 5, 2011

Find your calling and work toward it with help from Skinnygirl brand founder and reality TV star Bethenny Frankel, author of A Place of Yes: 10 Rules for Getting Everything You Want Out of Life.