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What's a friendly family road trip without a little vomit? Or a fishing trip without getting a fish snared on your shoe? Not one of mine, thank you.... Anyone else live this way? Anyone?

Shoppers, here's today's big fat tip: If you like Pinterest, you'll love this new site that helps you shop your online obsessions... here are my latest finds

Spangled bathing suit tops dripping with Americana, 80s-cool neon nods to DJ Jazzy Jeff, harvest-chic overalls—a look at the fads and fashions of the 2013 music fest, down on the farm

Think you know the secret to success? Sure, working hard is important, but according to this must-read book, there's something else that's even more important... See it here

Watching A-Rod got me thinking: How does someone—be it a baseball player, a writer, or a band—go from the minors to the majors? Here are my 4 CRITERIA for being a great band (or artist, or employee..)

Sitting in traffic for half the day, sleeping in your car: locals weigh in on their big July 4th fails, plus 2 must-have beach toys and... Yep. We've got red, white, & blue Jell-O shots

You're on a budget? Great, so am I—here's a new, UPDATED list of my favorite discoveries at Trader's, from $4.99 fresh mozzarella to a buck-fifty spicy black bean dip. Dig in...

Next time you get a craving, go above and beyond and whip up this: Salted caramel macadamia ice cream topped with hot caramel sauce (a sneak peek recipe from my next book!). You'll be glad you did...

Ready for a new path? Four strategic tips for how to prepare to make the jump, including squirreling away some cash and shoring up those all-important networks

Love a good BLT? Well just imagine the yummy classic AS A DIP. Here it is—my all-time favorite app. Get the recipe here!

What do the bands named above, Spoleto, the Appalachian Trail, psychoactive homemade liquor, and Sanford have in common? This blog post. Read on, friends. Read on

I attended an annual plant sale recently and got a peek at a wonderful selection of native plants. I'll tell you all about that, plus why planting natives makes life easier

George Street's beloved gourmet market has a new chef. What's that mean for our favorite sandwiches and that yummy kale salad?! I sat down with Chef Scott Roule to get the scoop

Why being late in our city is worse than in others, and how you can do it better and with a shred of dignity

Starting June 1. Predictions, plus the similarly frightening Cat 5 weather system brewing in my house. Break out the radar maps, chain saws, and plywood, and let the season commence...

What's the difference between a blush and a bronzer brush? How about the eyeliner, eyeshadow, and brow varieties? Last time we talked about why they're all important—now let's decode that brush kit

The start of summer is here! I've got good-looking gear for this weekend's activities, plus some cool stories on local brands

You may think you make the best ribs out there—but these babies will certainly be your first runner-up. Calling for both beer and bourbon, this recipe's perfect for your Memorial Day celebrating

10, 18, 8, 12, 2 (my numbers)—do not add up to $590.9 million. I'm not the mystery winner in Zephyrhills, but there is another game in which I have definitely struck it rich. It's called life.

We used Pantone's Color of the Year to inspire a get-ready-for-summer cocktail party—here are our five picks for pulling it together