http://www.sheknows.com/authors/maggie-marton/articles Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:33:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/961451/15-hot-tips-for-summer-safety Ah, summer! Time to get outdoors and enjoy these hot days. As fun as it is, summer can be a dangerous time too. But it doesn’t have to be. Follow these hot tips for summer safety. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/961451/15-hot-tips-for-summer-safety Maggie Marton Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:28:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/961113/tasty-summer-mix-ins Liven up your summer cooking routine by adding a few healthy, fresh ingredients to your summer meals. These tasty summer mix-ins elevate the typical summer fare. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/961113/tasty-summer-mix-ins Maggie Marton Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:18:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/961111/fruity-summer-smoothies Smoothies are a tasty way to pack in several servings of fruits and vegetables. With a base of yogurt or milk, you can customize your smoothie to fit your taste preferences and whatever fruits are ripe and in season. And the best part is that these recipes don’t require a fancy juicer or industrial blender; you can whip up a batch in your home food processor or blender. For any of these recipes, feel free to add scoops of protein powder or other supplements to round out the health factor. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/961111/fruity-summer-smoothies Maggie Marton Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:12:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/961103/summertime-yogurt-dips-we-love Yogurt is the perfect base for dips. It’s creamy and, even though it’s tasty, the flavor doesn’t overpower the ingredients that are mixed into the yogurt. Even better: None of these recipes have to be exact. You can increase or decrease quantities as needed or change up the seasoning to use up what you have growing in your garden. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/961103/summertime-yogurt-dips-we-love Maggie Marton Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:02:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/961101/secrets-of-great-parfaits Parfaits can be healthy and are simple to make. Whip up a batch for breakfast -- have your kids help -- or choose sweeter ingredients to turn the parfait into a fresh, nutritious dessert. While they are easy to assemble, great parfaits have a few secrets in common. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/961101/secrets-of-great-parfaits Maggie Marton Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:43:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/960371/do-you-need-double-ovens If it’s time to replace or upgrade your oven, one of the first decisions you must make is whether to choose a double oven or a standard oven. In order to decide if you need a double oven, start by thinking about the way you use your oven. Do you use it daily? Does it get a workout around holidays then sit idle the rest of the year? Evaluate your usage to determine if a double oven is right for your kitchen. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/960371/do-you-need-double-ovens Maggie Marton Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:37:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/960367/front-load-vs-top-load-what-to-know When you’re in the market for a new washing machine, the number of choices is staggering. Between brands, sizes, eco certifications and more, there’s an array of options for every home and budget. But where to start? The first thing you need to decide before you start shopping is whether you want a front-loading or top-loading washing machine. Here is what you need to know to make that decision. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/960367/front-load-vs-top-load-what-to-know Maggie Marton Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/960365/kitchen-remodel-wish-list Whether you’re tackling a total kitchen overhaul or looking to make a few upgrades, remodeling your kitchen can be a great investment. Put together your kitchen remodel wish list with a focus on a few key design elements and aim to maximize efficiency. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/960365/kitchen-remodel-wish-list Maggie Marton Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:19:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/960363/5-quick-laundry-room-updates Your laundry room is probably one of the most-used spaces in your home, yet it’s probably one of the most inefficient areas. With these five quick laundry room updates, you can easily make your laundry room more efficient. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/960363/5-quick-laundry-room-updates Maggie Marton Mon, 07 May 2012 03:35:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/959147/how-to-get-shinier-stemware If you’re facing a cabinet full of streaky, grimy stemware, don’t panic. Even if you know your glasses are clean, spots and streaks make them appear dirty. Follow these six steps to get shinier stemware. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/959147/how-to-get-shinier-stemware Maggie Marton Mon, 07 May 2012 03:27:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/959139/how-to-organize-a-kitchen Kitchens can be tough to tame. Mail piles up. Your kids leave their homework out. And somewhere in that mess, you have to put together a nutritious dinner. Make your job easier by taking back your kitchen! Follow these seven steps to an organized kitchen. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/959139/how-to-organize-a-kitchen Maggie Marton Mon, 07 May 2012 03:17:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/959137/5-dishwasher-safe-serving-platters Whether you use serving pieces every night or just on special occasions, layering in decorative platters is a great way to spice up your dining decor. However, the more pieces you use, the more dishes you have to wash after dinner! Save time by choosing serving platters that are made from dishwasher-safe materials like glass or melamine. Here are five serving platters that make after-dinner cleanup a breeze by going straight into the dishwasher. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/959137/5-dishwasher-safe-serving-platters Maggie Marton Mon, 07 May 2012 03:20:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/959135/the-benefits-of-dishwashing-tablets Dishwashers make kitchen clean-up simple, but you can make the process even easier! Make your dishwasher even more efficient by substituting your standard powdered detergent with dishwashing tablets. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/959135/the-benefits-of-dishwashing-tablets Maggie Marton Tue, 01 May 2012 01:34:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/958324/kids-the-most-beautiful-thing-about-my-mom Kids perceive beauty differently than adults. As we age, our ideas of beauty shift from how a person makes us feel to how a person looks. Here, a group of kids at a variety of ages weigh in on what they find to be the most beautiful thing about their moms. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/958324/kids-the-most-beautiful-thing-about-my-mom Maggie Marton Tue, 01 May 2012 01:17:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/958315/5-mommy-stars-whose-style-we-love It’s not always easy to look great while running errands, taking care of sick kids and getting to work on time – without spitup on your pants. These five mommy stars show that busy moms can have great, functional style that is both flattering and kid-friendly. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/958315/5-mommy-stars-whose-style-we-love Maggie Marton Tue, 01 May 2012 01:03:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/958309/skin-savers-for-moms Between shuttling kids from place to place, running errands and baking those classroom cupcakes, moms tend to put themselves last on their to-do list. But you don’t have to sacrifice great skin when you’re pressed for time. Use these skin-saving tricks to help keep your skin looking radiant! http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/958309/skin-savers-for-moms Maggie Marton Mon, 09 Apr 2012 01:17:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/953063/lingerie-trends-lacy-and-sheer When you want to look sexy and romantic, choose lingerie that is lacy and sheer. This trend works well because it gives you the perfect opportunity to show off your best assets. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/953063/lingerie-trends-lacy-and-sheer Maggie Marton Mon, 09 Apr 2012 01:09:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/953053/lingerie-trends-bright-and-colorful Cheerful brights and flashy, neon underpinnings make a bold, youthful statement. For an on-trend look, pair bright lingerie with sheer apparel, like a black lace dress or floaty blouse. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/953053/lingerie-trends-bright-and-colorful Maggie Marton Mon, 09 Apr 2012 01:43:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/953033/the-see-through-look-how-to-pull-it-off Celebs like Katy Perry and Sarah Jessica Parker are rocking the see-through look. It’s a fun trend that can be challenging to pull off without the right strategies. When it comes to sheer, the main thing to remember is that there’s a fine line between trendy and trashy. The trick to making this look work for you is to avoid matching skimpy with skimpy – like a sheer skirt with a thong. Instead, focus on pairing pieces that look pretty while also providing some coverage. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/953033/the-see-through-look-how-to-pull-it-off Maggie Marton Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:56:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/949211/get-a-fresh-summer-look Who doesn't want to harness summertime beauty throughout the year? Follow these steps to get a sparkling summer look even in the dead of winter. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/949211/get-a-fresh-summer-look Maggie Marton