http://www.sheknows.com/authors/jessica-watson/articles Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:44:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/966473/how-to-balance-social-media-and-the-workplace Do you share your every move on Twitter or post photos from every work party on Facebook? Should you "friend" your boss or "like" your co-worker’s page? Follow these social media rules to make sure you are keeping your personal life and your career as separate as they should be. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/966473/how-to-balance-social-media-and-the-workplace Jessica Watson Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:47:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/966285/how-to-make-your-own-soy-candles You’ve been searching everywhere for those heavenly scented soy candles you found in a specialty shop -- but have yet to find them. Did you know you can use your favorite scents and make your own? Follow these easy steps and you won’t be searching store shelves for your favorite candles any longer. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/966285/how-to-make-your-own-soy-candles Jessica Watson Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:10:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/966143/top-5-companies-to-follow-on-pinterest Pinterest is one of the only social media sites that is ruled completely by the consumer. If you look around a bit, you will find that individuals have many more followers than most companies. So why follow a company on Pinterest when you can just page through their catalog or click through their website? Well, because some places of business have figured out how to add pizzazz to your Pinterest feed. Here are five companies doing it right. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/966143/top-5-companies-to-follow-on-pinterest Jessica Watson Wed, 18 Jul 2012 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/965865/diy-repurposed-dresser Have a boring piece of furniture that you are tempted to leave at the curb next garbage day? If it is still standing, you can give it some pizzazz and make it coordinate with any room in your home by repurposing it with your favorite fabrics. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/965865/diy-repurposed-dresser Jessica Watson Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/965619/diy-personalized-party-display Looking for the perfect display for your parent's 50th anniversary party or a milestone birthday bash for a dear friend? Try this easy photo project to gather everyone together into one unique display that can also be transformed into a gift for the honoree. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/965619/diy-personalized-party-display Jessica Watson Wed, 11 Jul 2012 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/965187/must-have-products-for-traveling-with-toddlers Does the thought of that four-hour car ride to your family reunion this summer have you quivering? Toddlers can be a unique bunch to travel with, from potty training fears to the first time they learn to say "are we there yet," you need to be prepared for anything. These five products will save your sanity and reduce your roadside stops. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/965187/must-have-products-for-traveling-with-toddlers Jessica Watson Mon, 09 Jul 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/964947/interview-tips-for-new-college-graduates So you just finished college and are excited to find the job of your dreams… but you have to survive the interview process first. Whether you've been searching for months or are heading to your first interview next week, follow these steps to put your best foot forward and get noticed by potential employers. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/964947/interview-tips-for-new-college-graduates Jessica Watson Fri, 06 Jul 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/964929/pinterest-projects-with-natural-elements Do you hate heading to the craft store every time you find a DIY project you love? Are you trying to find ways to work with what you have and bring a bit of nature inside? Take a nature hike or just spend some time in your own backyard. These five, inspiring Pinterest projects use things you can find right outside your door to create gorgeous and functional crafts that cost next to nothing! http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/964929/pinterest-projects-with-natural-elements Jessica Watson Tue, 03 Jul 2012 07:55:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/964893/chatting-with-stephen-brown-of-craft-wars The brand new hit series Craft Wars debuted last week on TLC. We were lucky enough to sit down with one of the judges who is also the founder of Glitterville, a decorator, baker and storyteller extraordinaire, Stephen Brown. Here are his fabulous tales of Hollywood, Glitterville and silky chickens. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/964893/chatting-with-stephen-brown-of-craft-wars Jessica Watson Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/964565/repel-bugs-organically Oh the joys of summer… the barbecues, the bugs, the days at the beach, the bugs, the fireworks, the bugs. All that bug spray adds up to a hefty dose of chemicals for you and your family. Use one of these tried-and-true natural ways to keep the bugs away and reduce the chemicals touching your summer skin. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/964565/repel-bugs-organically Jessica Watson Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/964433/decorate-with-instagram-photos Have you fallen head-over-heels in love with Instagram? Do you have a phone full of photos you would love to show off but aren’t sure what to do with them? Try one of these unique ideas for transforming your Instagram photos into everything from pillows to drink coasters for decorating your home. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/964433/decorate-with-instagram-photos Jessica Watson Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/964415/glow-in-the-dark-crafts Hosting a summer party or just getting together with the neighbors on a gorgeous night? Who needs to chase lightning bugs or light extra candles? Impress your guests and let the kids run free with these five fun, glow-in-the-dark crafts you can make for everyone to "ooh" and "ahh" over. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/964415/glow-in-the-dark-crafts Jessica Watson Fri, 29 Jun 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/964217/an-interview-with-nicole-lapin Nicole Lapin has wasted no time in her rise to the top. The youngest anchor ever at CNN and, later, CNBC, Lapin has used her smarts to help young women of any means achieve financial independence. She also spearheads a fabulous website, Recessionista.com. Here are her secrets to her soaring success. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/964217/an-interview-with-nicole-lapin Jessica Watson Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/964121/diy-stamps Monogrammed furniture, notebooks, totes and stationary are sought-after items in every store and catalog this spring. By using a few things from around the house and spending less than $10 at your local craft store, you can monogram just about anything you like. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/964121/diy-stamps Jessica Watson Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/963932/top-10-military-family-blogs Spend some time over this 4th of July holiday visiting these families who will inspire you by the dedication they have to serving our country. Each of these military families is blogging through life with a spouse in the service. Not only do they give new meaning to the word "sacrifice," but they do it with strength, grace and humor. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/963932/top-10-military-family-blogs Jessica Watson Wed, 27 Jun 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/963498/update-your-look-with-slipcovers Slipcovers are not what they used to be. Memories of sitting on that stiff floral sheet covering Aunt Norma's couch and wondering what was actually under there have given slipcovers a bad name. Here are eight great finds to help freshen up the stale reputation of slipcovers and save you the thousands you might spend on a new piece of furniture. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/963498/update-your-look-with-slipcovers Jessica Watson Mon, 25 Jun 2012 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/963476/using-pinterest-to-network As we have all heard by now, Pinterest is the greatest thing since those premade peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. But did you know you could use it to connect with new people who have similar interests to you? Use these tips to find your Pinterest tribe and gain new followers. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/963476/using-pinterest-to-network Jessica Watson Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/963334/diy-gift-presentation By the time you buy wrapping paper, a card, coordinating bow and tissue paper, you can find yourself spending double the amount you intended for a gift. Incorporating the gift itself into the wrapping can trim your gift-giving budget. Try these six clever ideas for using a gift theme to save money. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/963334/diy-gift-presentation Jessica Watson Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/963042/do-you-need-a-financial-planner The older we get the more complicated navigating finances can become. Trying to understand health care options, retirement accounts, life insurance policies, the stock market and how much to put in a rainy-day fund can be overwhelming. Can you manage it on your own or should you invest time and money into consulting a financial planner? http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/963042/do-you-need-a-financial-planner Jessica Watson Mon, 16 Jul 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/962752/how-to-make-a-rental-house-a-home Because of the tough economy, many long-time homeowners are now finding themselves returning to the days of renting. When you are living in “someone else’s” house, it can be hard to make it feel like your own. Follow these easy steps to make your rental house feel as comfortable as your favorite reading chair. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/962752/how-to-make-a-rental-house-a-home Jessica Watson