http://www.sheknows.com/authors/joanie-segall/articles Fri, 08 Jun 2012 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/961631/best-time-of-the-month-to-attract-a-guy-according-to-stripper-secret Trying to make a love connection when you’re crampy and bloated isn’t our idea of a good time, but did you know you can actually double your chances of scoring a hottie if you wait until you ovulate? Scientists studied a notoriously un-romantic establishment and found that a woman’s subtle fertility signs aren’t such a secret – and even a kid-phobic bachelor is more likely to respond when your baby maker is looking for a mate. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/961631/best-time-of-the-month-to-attract-a-guy-according-to-stripper-secret Joanie Segall Tue, 29 May 2012 16:35:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/961617/inexpensive-ways-to-cool-your-home Spending your paycheck on your air-conditioning bill or sneaking into your neighbor's pool aren't the only ways to keep cool this summer. Maintain a comfortable indoor temperature without resorting to extreme measures. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/961617/inexpensive-ways-to-cool-your-home Joanie Segall Tue, 29 May 2012 10:05:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/961613/extend-the-life-of-your-air-conditioning If you've come to the end of the 12- to 15-year life span of your HVAC unit, you may be wondering if it's time to send it into retirement. But with proper care and maintenance, you can make the most of your air conditioning before spending thousands for a new system. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/961613/extend-the-life-of-your-air-conditioning Joanie Segall Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952069/shamrock-shake-recipe The elusive Shamrock Shake is back at McDonald's, and this year it's available nationwide. What used to be only at select restaurants is now just a drive-thru away. But it's always more fun to make your own! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/952069/shamrock-shake-recipe Joanie Segall Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:10:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/839721/east-coast-hurricane-cocktail If you're racing to the store for batteries and duct tape, you may as well stop by the liquor aisle to make sure you're truly prepared for the worst. Add two extra shots of rum to make this East Coast Hurricane cocktail a category 3. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/839721/east-coast-hurricane-cocktail Joanie Segall Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/837893/jersey-shore-cocktail-recipes How can you expect to battle it out on the dance floor and beat the beat up without a few strong cocktails in your system? We've compiled the best drinks the cast of the Jersey Shore has to offer as well as a few of our own we're sure the Seaside residents would be DTS . http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/837893/jersey-shore-cocktail-recipes Joanie Segall Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/837863/jersey-shore-party-recipes You may not hold a free trip to Italy in your talentless hands, but you can still throw a slammin' party like the cast of Jersey Shore season 4. Whip up some Ron Ron Juice, get your GTL on and invite only your MVP friends who are DTF . Here are the best straight-from-the-shore recipes to get you ready to party and keep your guests buzzing all the way to T-shirt time. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/837863/jersey-shore-party-recipes Joanie Segall