Is a short pencil better than a long memory?

{Pencil portion of image courtesy of Frank Kovalchek} Do you agree that it is better to write things down than to rely on your memory? I do. I definitely fall in the “short pencil” camp. As such, it is very … Read More

Final Thoughts on Tory Johnson’s Shift

In Tory Johnson’s The Shift is about more than weight loss and The Five Steps to Tory Johnson’s Weight Loss Shift, I shared my notes from the Shift with Tory event in New York that I attended as a media … Read More

Reader Q&A: Why is my curry chicken watery?

My favorite reader email from last week: Love your website and have tried several of your delicious recipes. Every time I make curry chicken the gravy comes out watery like a broth. I cook it in a deep skillet with … Read More

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Did your family watch Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. last night? Mine did. We had been looking forward to this television show since we first heard about it months ago. (“My guys” have dragged me into being a Marvel fan.) We … Read More

Mom’s Night Out NYC: Little Shop of Crafts

I enjoy spending time with my husband and kids. I also love nights out with my friends. (Time alone is important too, but that’s another post!) Recently, I went to Little Shop of Crafts on the Upper West Side of … Read More

8 Hot Fall 2013 Beauty and Style Trends for Women

Earlier this week, I attended the 2nd annual Fashion Forward Conference at 404 Studios in Manhattan. The event was produced by some of my stylish online colleagues (Audrey, Nicole, Vera and Brooke). The team did a great job of mixing … Read More