http://www.sheknows.com/authors/elaina-verhoff/articles Sun, 10 Jun 2012 01:05:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/962542/6-romantic-summer-hotspots-for-couples The summer sun is blazing hot and your relationship should be too! Whether you're involved with someone new or want to keep the passion alive with your longtime partner, these six romantic summer hot spots are sure to heat things up. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/962542/6-romantic-summer-hotspots-for-couples Elaina Verhoff Sun, 10 Jun 2012 01:45:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/962538/7-fitness-friendly-destinations There's nothing better than summer vacation – unless you end up crying on the scale when you get home. Staying fit on vacation is a lot easier if you pick a destination where you'll enjoy new fitness activities you typically don't experience at home. Here, we share our top fitness-friendly destinations, along with expert tips from Laura Williams, Founder and CEO of Girls Gone Sporty. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/962538/7-fitness-friendly-destinations Elaina Verhoff Sun, 10 Jun 2012 01:21:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/962472/5-summer-slim-down-salads It's hot, you feel fat, and soon you'll to have to break down and go bathing suit shopping. What's a girl to do? Start by making healthy salads a lunchtime staple. Refreshing and light, salads are a great way to whittle your waist for summer. Here are a few of our favorite summer salad recipes. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/962472/5-summer-slim-down-salads Elaina Verhoff Fri, 15 Jun 2012 01:40:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/962365/healthy-eating-tips Healthy eating is so much more than dieting. Make sure every calorie counts by making good food choices that give your body what it needs to thrive. Here are some of our top healthy eating tips. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/962365/healthy-eating-tips Elaina Verhoff Fri, 15 Jun 2012 01:56:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/962291/7-nutritious-snack-swaps You try to eat healthy, but sometimes you like a little treat between meals. Here are seven simple snack swaps that will boost your nutrition while satisfying your cravings. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/962291/7-nutritious-snack-swaps Elaina Verhoff Wed, 01 Aug 2012 01:34:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/960555/the-best-drink-shortcuts-for-weekend-celebrations Hosting a weekend soiree? Chances are, not everything will go as planned. If you find yourself lacking a key ingredient, or if you're short on time, take our advice and follow these sanity-saving shortcuts. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/960555/the-best-drink-shortcuts-for-weekend-celebrations Elaina Verhoff Wed, 01 Aug 2012 01:24:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/960553/how-to-stock-a-stellar-summer-bar Summer is all about impromptu cocktail parties, swim parties and barbecues. Make sure you're ready by stocking your bar with everything you'll need to mix up some killer summer cocktails. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/960553/how-to-stock-a-stellar-summer-bar Elaina Verhoff Wed, 01 Aug 2012 01:16:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/960551/5-reasons-to-celebrate-the-weekend-in-style Ready to have some fun? The weekend is coming and we want you to enjoy every minute of it. Need some motivation to get out there and celebrate in style? Here are five great reasons to live it up this weekend. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/960551/5-reasons-to-celebrate-the-weekend-in-style Elaina Verhoff Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:13:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/960411/trendy-kitchen-accessory-updates Want to give your kitchen a new look without spending a fortune? Change up the look of your kitchen with some new accessories. Here are our favorite kitchen decor trends. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/960411/trendy-kitchen-accessory-updates Elaina Verhoff Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:05:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/960407/weekend-remodel-diy-kitchen-updates Stop lusting after all those dream kitchens on Pinterest and turn your own kitchen into a pin-worthy space. Here are five ideas to update your kitchen -- and they can all be tackled in just one weekend! http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/960407/weekend-remodel-diy-kitchen-updates Elaina Verhoff Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:55:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/960403/5-innovative-refrigerator-features Need a reason to replace your old refrigerator with a shiny new one? How about five reasons? Here are some of the life-changing new refrigerator features that will make you wonder how you lived so long with your old fridge. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/960403/5-innovative-refrigerator-features Elaina Verhoff Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:11:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/960073/summer-sips-3-cool-off-cocktail-recipes Need a reason to sip a fresh fruity cocktail? Frankly, we think cooling cocktails require no justification at all, but if you simply must have an excuse, how about the fact that it's summertime? Try these blackberry mojito, summertime sangria and tropical pina colada recipes at your next cocktail party! http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/960073/summer-sips-3-cool-off-cocktail-recipes Elaina Verhoff Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:45:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/960067/3-diy-beauty-gifts Do you hate running out at the last minute to buy overpriced gifts? Avoid emergency gift shopping by whipping up a batch of homemade spa products and keeping a stash to give to friends and family whenever you like. Here are three DIY beauty gifts you can make yourself. Even better, we've selected kits that include everything you need, so you don't have to run all over town looking for ingredients. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/960067/3-diy-beauty-gifts Elaina Verhoff Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:31:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/960065/summer-netflix-guide-oldies-but-goodies Escape the long hot days of summer and grab the remote. Here are our favorite classic summer movies you can kick back and enjoy from the comfort of your own couch! http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/960065/summer-netflix-guide-oldies-but-goodies Elaina Verhoff Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:10:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/960061/5-steamy-beach-reads Looking for a good book to pop in your beach tote? You might want to throw in a cooling spray mist, too. Romance novels are steamier than ever this summer. Here are our top five picks for your sexy summer reading list. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/960061/5-steamy-beach-reads Elaina Verhoff Mon, 07 May 2012 01:43:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/959061/multitasking-cameras-for-active-families Need a camera that can keep up with your active family? Here are some camera options that offer the features and convenience you need to make sure you never miss a memory. http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/959061/multitasking-cameras-for-active-families Elaina Verhoff Mon, 07 May 2012 03:16:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/959033/6-tips-for-documenting-your-family-trip When you head out on your next family vacation, don't forget the camera! Better yet, make sure you know what to do with it. Here are some tips from the pros to help you take fantastic family vacation photos. http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/959033/6-tips-for-documenting-your-family-trip Elaina Verhoff Mon, 07 May 2012 03:51:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/959031/7-family-travel-adventures Looking to add some excitement to your family's travel plans? Pack your bags! These seven vacation destinations are perfect for adventure-seeking families. http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/959031/7-family-travel-adventures Elaina Verhoff 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