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Ask Jess: Insecurity Council

9th March 2010 by Jess 1 Comment

We’ve all been in those relationships, I think, where no matter what the other person says, no matter how much evidence we have of their love for us, we just can’t quite trust it. Let’s face it, no good relationship comes without risk. If you’re not terrified that your love will one day drop you stone [...]

The Overnight Bag Shackle

8th March 2010 by Jess 1 Comment

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Is it me or does it seem like, in new relationships, that couples settle into one household and establish that as the homebase? Rather than splitting time by going back and forth, there is some subconscious assessment of location, pets, roommates, cable tv packages, work issues, etc, and it always seem that one [...]

Date Idea: Movie Night (He Said/She Said)

5th March 2010 by CityGirl No Comments

So, we rallied up our male/female contributers to sit on the couch and comment hilariously on the awesomeness that is TOP GUN, or the perfect date movie (as we also like to call it).  There is something for everyone! In honor of Maverick, our team donned matching white shirts and aviator glasses.  Yes, it was [...]

Women’s Health Notice

4th March 2010 by CityGirl No Comments

A while back we got this email on an important women’s health issue.  We felt it was in everyone’s best (health) interest that we share this notice to as many as possible.  And more importantly, highlight how this notice impacted one of our newest bloggers, the lovely and very very talented KWes.  Read on for [...]

Things We Love: Boxed Wine

3rd March 2010 by Jess 7 Comments

With a nod to “the other Jess”

For ages, I considered boxed wine to be the red headed step child of the Wine and Sprits Shoppe, –the choice for those who don’t know good wine and for those trying to maximize their budget for a large party. Boxed wine was something to roll your eyes at [...]