Basements remind me of childhood. I live in California and homes here don’t usually have a basement, which explains why everyone has a storage problem. But, I remember the basement to be much more than a space to store your camping supplies.  Read more>

Many people know Amy Poehler as the charmingly persuasive Councilwoman wannabe, “Leslie Knope” of Parks and Recreation or any number of hi-sterical characters on SNL.  However, select few know her as the co-founder of Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) the improvisation/sketch comedy school established by her and her comedy buds in both New York and Los Angeles.  Read more>

If you live in any major city, chances are pretty good you’re familiar with the current food trends. But have you taken the time to really think about what makes them so trendy?  Read more>

I admit it. I am a Bachelor junkie. It is my guilty pleasure. People in my life know not to call me from 8-10pm on Monday nights. To me, it’s  Read more>

Warm Artichoke Shrimp Dip & Grilled Artichoke with Herb-Shallot Mayo

We are heading right into the height of artichoke season and while these delicious, green gems are at their cheapest, now’s the time to buy and cook. When purchasing remember that top-quality artichokes are heavy for their size, bright, almost shiny green with a purple tinge, cold but not wet feeling, and have tightly compacted leaves.  Read more>

Are you a feminist?

When I was a freshman in college, I was picking up my mail when an upperclassman approached me and asked if I would take a short survey.  Read more>

Have you ever had something awesome happen to you, like you accomplished a big goal that you’d been working on for a long time, and felt awesome for a little while — and then felt like shit? That happens to me.  Read more>

Winning streak?! Unemployment holding steady at 8.3?!  Most don’t care how many jobs were added when they still don’t have one…  Read more>

It takes a woman to get a woman, and the genius behind cupcake giant Sprinkles, Candace Nelson, gets me in spades when she opened her new Cupcake ATM at the Beverly Hills location. For four dollars, 24/7 (that means after the bars close, woo hoo!)  Read more>

Endless Snow, the Top Box Office Winner in Turkish Entertainment, and International Women’s Month

After months of making us wait with bated breath, Apple has finally announced the release of the new iPad. Beginning Friday, March 16th (yes, that’s next week!) consumers in the United States can purchase the third generation of Apple’s extraordinary tablet.  Read more>

These days, it’s hard to walk into a bookstore without being bombarded by life-sized cutouts of the smoldering visages of characters from Twilight or The Hunger Games’ tough (yet sexy) protagonists.  Read more>