http://www.sheknows.com/authors/elaina-verhoff/articles Tue, 01 May 2012 06:42:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/958017/former-exes-share-why-we-got-back-together If you've ever gone through a difficult breakup, you probably remember close friends and family telling you to move on... that the relationship just wasn't meant to be. Sure, they meant well, but what if they were wrong? Here, we share the story of a couple who broke up, reunited and have now been happily married for nearly 45 years. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/958017/former-exes-share-why-we-got-back-together Elaina Verhoff Tue, 01 May 2012 02:57:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/957987/5-tips-for-staying-friends-with-your-ex Yes, breaking up is hard to do. If you had it your way, you and your ex would end up more like Bruce and Demi than Jon and Kate. So how do you transition your relationship from romance to friendship? Here are five tips to help you stay friends with your ex. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/957987/5-tips-for-staying-friends-with-your-ex Elaina Verhoff Tue, 01 May 2012 01:35:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957189/how-to-get-a-car-loan You've found your dream car and negotiated the price. Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you're getting the best possible car loan. Here's everything you need to know to finance your vehicle. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957189/how-to-get-a-car-loan Elaina Verhoff Tue, 01 May 2012 01:42:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957187/financial-records-what-to-save-and-what-to-toss Are old receipts and bank statements taking over your life? Without an understanding of which financial records to keep and which to toss, you run the risk of becoming a document hoarder -- or worse -- coming up empty-handed when you've scrapped important records. Unearth your jumbled heap of papers and get ready to organize! Here's the lowdown on what to save and what to shred. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957187/financial-records-what-to-save-and-what-to-toss Elaina Verhoff Tue, 01 May 2012 01:48:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957183/5-common-budget-missteps-for-families We know budgeting can be a drag, but a smart family budget is essential to help you realize your personal and financial goals. The key is to get it right up front. Here are five common missteps to avoid when creating your household budget. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957183/5-common-budget-missteps-for-families Elaina Verhoff Tue, 01 May 2012 01:40:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957181/what-you-should-know-about-auto-refinancing Want to cut your monthly expenses? Refinancing your vehicle is a relatively easy way to help your financial situation. Here's everything you need to know about auto refinancing. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/957181/what-you-should-know-about-auto-refinancing Elaina Verhoff Tue, 01 May 2012 06:24:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/955323/tips-for-staying-cool-in-the-summer When the temperature soars, don't lose your cool. From spritzers to sangria, fans to fruit cubes, we've got you covered. Here are 35 ways to stay cool this summer. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/955323/tips-for-staying-cool-in-the-summer Elaina Verhoff Tue, 01 May 2012 06:06:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955317/sweet-indulgences-favorite-frozen-treats Summer is the perfect time to treat yourself to the sweet, luscious, frozen treats you love. As one of our favorite sayings goes, “You can't buy happiness, but you can buy ice cream. And that's kind of the same thing.” Here are five of our our favorite frozen treats. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955317/sweet-indulgences-favorite-frozen-treats Elaina Verhoff Tue, 01 May 2012 08:53:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955315/refreshing-summer-snacks-to-pack-for-an-outing When you're packing up for a summer outing, make sure you grab a cooler! The warm days of summer call for cold, refreshing snacks -- not room-temperature fried chicken. Here's a cool picnic menu to enjoy on your next summer outing. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955315/refreshing-summer-snacks-to-pack-for-an-outing Elaina Verhoff Tue, 01 May 2012 08:22:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955311/classic-summer-snacks Summertime means lemonade stands, lazy afternoons reading in the hammock and enjoying the snacks that somehow just taste better at this time of year. Here are five of our all-time favorite classic summer snacks. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955311/classic-summer-snacks Elaina Verhoff Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:05:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/954817/5-perfect-outfits-for-lifes-best-moments If life were a movie, you'd be the star. Of course, every leading lady needs a costume designer. So step this way into the wardrobe department, darling, and let us outfit you for the big scenes -- the best moments of your life. And... action! http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/954817/5-perfect-outfits-for-lifes-best-moments Elaina Verhoff Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:18:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/954787/top-10-looks-for-spring Want to know what's hot in spring fashion? Take a peek at our top 10 favorite looks for spring. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/954787/top-10-looks-for-spring Elaina Verhoff Tue, 01 May 2012 04:40:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/954511/tips-for-organizing-small-laundry-spaces We love to drool over the enormous laundry rooms on Pinterest. Yes, if we had spaces like that, we'd do laundry all day... Kelly Ripa style. You know, joyfully tossing the laundry up in the air and having it wash itself while we magically bake perfect cupcakes and host a sleepover for half a dozen giggly girls. So maybe a football field sized laundry room is a fantasy. The good news is -- you can create a dreamy laundry room even if it's sweet and petite. Here are some of our favorite tips for organizing small laundry spaces. http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/954511/tips-for-organizing-small-laundry-spaces Elaina Verhoff Tue, 01 May 2012 03:25:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/954507/fave-laundry-room-decor-finds Sorting, washing and folding laundry may not be your favorite way to spend the weekend. We'd worry about you, if it were! The good news is -- there's a way you can make your laundry duties a little more enjoyable. Inject some “pretty” into your laundry room with these fun finds. http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/954507/fave-laundry-room-decor-finds Elaina Verhoff Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:05:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/954497/hamper-or-catch-all-tips-for-organizing-dirty-laundry Picking out a hamper may not seem like a big deal, but the right hamper system can transform the way you feel about laundry. Here's a quick guide to several popular hamper styles and their uses. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/954497/hamper-or-catch-all-tips-for-organizing-dirty-laundry Elaina Verhoff Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:50:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/953949/best-buy-tinted-moisturizer-with-spf When it comes to skin care, don't sacrifice quality for savings. Instead, stretch your beauty budget by finding products that serve double, or even triple duty. Tinted moisturizer with SPF is a single product that does the job of a moisturizer, a foundation and a sunscreen. What a beautiful bang for your buck! http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/953949/best-buy-tinted-moisturizer-with-spf Elaina Verhoff Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:42:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/953947/daily-aging-preventing-tips Are you tired of covering up the signs of aging? Want to change your lifestyle to slow down the aging process instead? Here are a few anti-aging tips that will have you looking and feeling younger in no time. http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/953947/daily-aging-preventing-tips Elaina Verhoff Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:26:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/953943/looking-your-age-not-your-number You may be a scout troop leader, but you don't have to look like one! Ditch the mom jeans and follow these fashion, skin care, and beauty tips to make sure you look as young as you feel. After all, age really is just a number. http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/953943/looking-your-age-not-your-number Elaina Verhoff Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:08:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/953133/how-long-will-your-period-protection-really-last The next time you're complaining about being “on the rag,” take a minute to think about when women really were on the rag – literally. And before that, do you know what women used to sop up their monthly flow? Animal pelts, mosses, and sea sponges were all popular options. Talk about green hygiene! Today's choices offer greater comfort and convenience, for sure. But to avoid messy leaks and maintain good health, make sure you know how often to change your tampons, pads, or cups. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/953133/how-long-will-your-period-protection-really-last Elaina Verhoff Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:42:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/953131/green-hygiene-unexpected-ways-to-go-green When it comes to going green, you've heard the same tips a zillion times... Switch off the lights when you leave the room! Turn off the tap when you brush your teeth! Yada, yada, yada... How about some new and unexpected ways to go green? Here are a few ideas to help you green your feminine hygiene. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/953131/green-hygiene-unexpected-ways-to-go-green Elaina Verhoff