Sports Sites for Women
40 percent of U.S. women identify themselves as fans of men’s professional sports
October 16, 2008
By Jen Gaffney
Females are complex creatures (just ask any man, he will confirm this), and it starts with childhood. As little girls, many of us were equally encouraged to play with Barbies as we were to get dirty while playing backyard softball and kickball with our neighborhood friends. Our dads introduced us to watching sports on TV, a habit many of us have kept into adulthood. Read more »
Stop. Backup. Save.
Most people only think of backing up when it's too late.
September 19, 2008
By Eleni Swengler
We’ve all seen the TV commercials for Geek Squad, where nerdy-looking guys in black-and-white Volkswagens race off to help computer users in distress. The commercials are funny, but my computer-technician husband shares real-life horror stories with me. His clients often come into the shop in tears because their computer failed and they had not archived any of their information — in fact, many of them hardly ever conducted backups. The most disturbing story involved a woman working toward her Ph.D who lost her entire thesis when her hard drive failed. Read more »
Party Perfect
Websites make entertaining a snap
August 22, 2008
By Jen Gaffney
Warm, sunny weather lends itself to so many kinds of parties — barbecues, backyard get-togethers, dinners on the deck, picnics in the park, Fourth of July festivities, you name it. The lazy, laid-back mood is a welcome break after the high-pressure winter holiday season. Read more »
Wired Women
Online Advice for Moms
July 29, 2008
By Jen Gaffney
Nineteen-fifties sitcoms provided Americans with an image of the ideal mom, a paragon who vacuumed and cooked dinner in heels, pearls and a perfectly pressed dress while her perfectly behaved children played quietly in another room. Read more »
Great Green Web
Top Sites For Gardeners
April 15, 2008
By Jen Gaffney
Image created by Samantha Carol Smith
With spring nearly upon us, you may be planning to pull out your gardening toolbox and get to work on your outdoor space, whether it’s a spacious yard or a flowerbox on your windowsill.
Don’t neglect the gardening tools to be found on the Internet. Fantastic information is available for gardeners of all ages and skill levels. If you need advice about gardening in a particular climate, are interested in learning about exotic plants or are simply trying to find a local gardening club or online gardening friends, there’s a site to suit your needs.
Get Smart
Tame Time with Your Mobile Phone
January 13, 2008
by Marci De Vries
“I Never Make a Move Without My Cell Phone.”
If that describes you, then you’ve got the key to a more organized life right in your purse or pocket.
No more panic when your credit card statement says you missed a payment. No more embarrassment as you explain why you forgot to pick up the kids after soccer practice … again. Read more »
GIZMO
Gift-Giving Made Easy
November 30, 2007
by Marci De Vries
As the holiday season approaches, advertisements for new high-tech gadgets begin to multiply. Gizmo gift-giving is easy for those in the know — there’s so much to choose from! But if you’re among the less technologically inclined, it can be hard to shop for the technophile on your list. How do you know what is hot and what is not?
Do Try This At Home
Start Your Own Business
May 19, 2007
By Marci De Vries
Many women these days are given the marvelous opportunity to start their own home-based business or to work from home full time. Sometimes this happens when a maternity leave is extended or when a start-up company offers you a job but doesn’t yet have its own office space. Read more »
Gingerbread - Sweet and Spicy Heaven
Easing Down I-95
Online Shopping Takes Off
Overcoming Holiday Overload
Tilghman’s Winter Tranquility
Petters, Ponzi & The Scheme Scene
Cool To Clip!
For Baby Boomer Women, Social Networking is Essential
The Mossy Greensward
Holiday Cheer
Allergy-Free Season’s Eatings