http://www.sheknows.com/authors/jessica-watson/articles Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:35:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/982757/women-entrepreneurs-silpada-success-story Silpada jewelry has become a household name for women around the world who love finely crafted sterling silver jewelry that can be brought right to their home. Bonnie Kelly and Teresa Walsh, co-founders of Silpada, built their business on friendship and hard work and are here to share their secrets to both. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/982757/women-entrepreneurs-silpada-success-story Jessica Watson Tue, 22 Jan 2013 03:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/982445/blogging-basics-what-to-write-about You are blogging and loving it, except for those days when you're staring at a blank screen without a new idea in sight. Try these tips for generating a neverending list of things to blog about. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/982445/blogging-basics-what-to-write-about Jessica Watson Sat, 12 Jan 2013 03:05:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/981223/deep-clean-without-chemicals The new year has you in the mood to deep clean the carpets and banish sticky floors, but you'd rather not keel over from the chemicals. Try these products, and you won't even need to open the windows for air. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/981223/deep-clean-without-chemicals Jessica Watson Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:15:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/981081/kara-lawson-shares-food-secrets When Kara Lawson, star of the WNBA Connecticut Sun, made the decision to go vegan several years ago, she became one of the few athletes to succeed in making such a radical diet change. With the support of her husband, she has changed her lifestyle and feels better than ever. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/981081/kara-lawson-shares-food-secrets Jessica Watson Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:17:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/980953/online-money-management-programs It's a brand new year, and you're ready to create a spending plan to keep you motivated to save each month. Try one of these online management programs to help you track where your money is going. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/980953/online-money-management-programs Jessica Watson Sat, 05 Jan 2013 04:23:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/980837/hottest-careers-for-women-in-2013 Are you ready to change your career path or heading out into the work world once again? We've searched the job market for the top opportunities for women in 2013 and are ready to help you make the most out of the new year. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/980837/hottest-careers-for-women-in-2013 Jessica Watson Thu, 27 Dec 2012 08:12:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/980431/13-budgeting-ideas-for-families You are heading into a new year, which means a new outlook on your finances and a new start to that budget that may not have gone as you planned last year. Here is a roundup of our favorite ways to make managing the family finances more fun. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/980431/13-budgeting-ideas-for-families Jessica Watson Tue, 01 Jan 2013 04:29:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/980417/financial-impact-of-lifestyle Whether you are staying home with the kids, working at home or doing the daycare drop off each day, there are financial and emotional challenges with each. Balancing your checkbook according to your lifestyle is never an easy task. Here's what women have to say about how they make it work. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/980417/financial-impact-of-lifestyle Jessica Watson Thu, 27 Dec 2012 08:09:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/980349/redecorating-after-christmas You've just finished taking down the tree and putting away the last of the stockings, and the house feels bare. Here are a few decorating ideas to make that warm and fuzzy feeling last all winter long. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/980349/redecorating-after-christmas Jessica Watson Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:40:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/978545/year-end-donations With just a few weeks left this year, you may be trying to find somewhere to give a final donation to help boost your tax returns and warm your heart. Rather than turning to the big name charities that have the funds to keep themselves in the forefront, try some of these amazing nonprofits that are just as deserving of your dollars. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/978545/year-end-donations Jessica Watson Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/977997/going-from-blogger-to-author Have you poured hours and hours into your blog? Ever wonder if your time and effort could be turned into a book? We were thrilled to have the chance to talk with Jen, the blogger behind People I Want to Punch In the Throat, about her experience going from blogger to author as she debuts her first book, Spending the Holidays with People I Want to Punch In the Throat. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/977997/going-from-blogger-to-author Jessica Watson Tue, 13 Nov 2012 04:03:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/976185/clean-up-your-online-reputation Did you hit "send" a second too soon? Did your lingerie show for two end up on YouTube? Here is the solution to cleaning up your online reputation. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/976185/clean-up-your-online-reputation Jessica Watson Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:56:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/975987/the-ultimate-gifts-for-any-diyer Do you have a DIYer in your life who loves nothing more than a day of sewing, scrapbooking or working with wood? It's never easy to buy a gift for someone who can make almost anything they need. Here's a few fabulous finds for the creative crafter in your life. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/975987/the-ultimate-gifts-for-any-diyer Jessica Watson Tue, 06 Nov 2012 07:14:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/975469/10-gift-ideas-for-the-woman-who-has-everything We all have that one friend in our lives who has done it all, seen it all and has it all. So what in the world do we buy this domestic diva for the upcoming holidays? Here are our latest and greatest finds to impress the flawless friend in your life. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/975469/10-gift-ideas-for-the-woman-who-has-everything Jessica Watson Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:45:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/975357/top-10-inspirational-bloggers Need a few more reasons to be thankful this year? Read about these inspirational bloggers who always find a way to be grateful for what they have. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/975357/top-10-inspirational-bloggers Jessica Watson Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:38:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/975099/top-five-gifts-for-a-penny-pincher Do you have a penny-pincher in your life who leaves you always wondering what his or her perfect gift might be? We've canvassed the web to find the perfect gift for your coupon-clipping friend in hopes of making your shopping this year a little bit easier. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/975099/top-five-gifts-for-a-penny-pincher Jessica Watson Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:19:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/975097/top-tech-gifts-of-2012 Do you have a special someone in your life who always has the latest and greatest in technology? Finding a gift for that person can be more difficult that figuring out how to back up your hard drive. We've come to the rescue with some great ideas for the gadget guru in your life. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/975097/top-tech-gifts-of-2012 Jessica Watson Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:22:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/975095/a-conversation-with-former-obama-aide-karine-jean-pierre Former Obama aide Karine Jean-Pierre, shares her inspiring story of growing up in a family that moved to America to give her a better life and ending up on the forefront of U.S. politics. No matter what your political affiliation, this is one success story that can inspire us all. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/975095/a-conversation-with-former-obama-aide-karine-jean-pierre Jessica Watson Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:07:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/974933/open-letter-to-ann-coulter Monday evening, Ann Coulter shocked the world of social media by using hurtful and demeaning language during her Twitter commentary of the presidential debate. Here is what one mother of a child with autism would like Ann to know. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/974933/open-letter-to-ann-coulter Jessica Watson Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:35:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/974551/lisa-lings-partners-with-ikea Lisa Ling is a woman who can do it all. Always on the cutting edge of current events, she's a celebrity who has her finger on the pulse of the world around us. Today Lisa unveils her exciting partnership with IKEA. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/974551/lisa-lings-partners-with-ikea Jessica Watson