Normally, I’m not a big shopper…until the first glimmers of spring pop up in store windows (and in my inbox). In that moment, something weird comes over me. Maybe I’m just really susceptible to marketing, and I subconsciously think that picking up new bathing suits and shorts and sundresses and sandals will magically will warmer…

Let’s be honest: A huge incentive to watch the Super Bowl — maybe even bigger than the game itself — is the commercials. Companies spend millions trying to come up with the most infectious joke, jingle or slogan to captivate the 114.4 million people watching the big game, and you know that the next morning, everyone you…

Inevitably, every holiday season, there’s someone on your list who stumps you. Maybe even multiple people (eek). If you’ve exhausted all of your usual haunts, and you’re still stuck on gift ideas, these sites may help. They’re some of my favorites for coming up with fun, unexpected-yet-awesome gifts. For the girly girl: Draper James If you…

The holiday season is upon us, which can make for some awkward small-talk — particularly at parties where you don’t know a soul. I asked around, and here are some fun questions that can get anyone talking. And if they don’t? Move along to the next person you see — you’re probably just dealing with…

Sometimes you just need an impromptu dance party. NEED one. You just have to shake off the craziness of the day — or maybe add an exclamation point to the end of an already incredible one. In the midst of one such shut-up-and-dance moment, I found myself mesmerized by early 2000s music videos. The songs…

Some nights, you just want to veg out and mindlessly enjoy some quality entertainment — preferably without paying movie theater prices. Or having to put on pants. We get it. Here are some great shows and movies to catch on Netflix over the next few weeks: