http://www.sheknows.com/authors/maggie-marton/articles Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:48:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/949209/get-a-natural-looking-sunless-tan Skip the harmful, aging effects of suntanning and get a natural-looking, safe, sunless tan at home. Follow these simple steps to get a gorgeous faux glow. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/949209/get-a-natural-looking-sunless-tan Maggie Marton Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:08:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/947261/readers-reveal-how-they-met-their-match Whether you’re actively looking for a guy or allowing fate to find one for you, these three women reveal how they met their match. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/947261/readers-reveal-how-they-met-their-match Maggie Marton Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:51:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/947237/tips-for-creating-an-online-dating-profile There are lots of fish in the sea – and most of them have online dating profiles. With so many people going online to find love, your profile needs to attract attention. Use these tips to stand out from the “competition” with an attention-getting profile. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/947237/tips-for-creating-an-online-dating-profile Maggie Marton Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:05:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/947227/conquering-the-fear-of-online-dating Hesitating to join the online dating scene? Many women are afraid of online dating. Of course we’ve all heard the horror stories -- but the reality is, online dating can be a fun, safe way to meet a really great guy. So get over those fears and get your fabulous self online. Once you get started, you’ll realize there was nothing to be afraid of after all! http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/947227/conquering-the-fear-of-online-dating Maggie Marton Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:28:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/852199/top-5-recipes-for-a-game-day-party Make your game day party memorable with these delicious, classic recipes. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/852199/top-5-recipes-for-a-game-day-party Maggie Marton Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:19:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/852195/score-easy-twists-on-the-usual-game-day-recipes Tired of typical football food? Give the chicken wings and meatballs a rest. With a few easy changes, you can make your game day fare exciting again – and maybe even a little healthier! Try these three simple twists on the usual game day recipes to add a little variety to your football Sunday. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/852195/score-easy-twists-on-the-usual-game-day-recipes Maggie Marton Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:52:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/852193/easy-dips-for-the-big-game Don’t spend game day stuck in the kitchen! Whip up one of these easy, crowd-pleasing dips during the pre-game show. Each one is simple and quick enough that you can use commercial breaks to refill as needed. Plus, these dips can be scaled up very easily: If more guests stop by, just double the key ingredients to feed your football-hungry crowd. Each of these three dips can be served with pita or tortilla chips. Make all three, then set the bowls out next to chip options for DIY serving. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/852193/easy-dips-for-the-big-game Maggie Marton Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:05:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/851225/ways-to-keep-date-night-exciting When a relationship transitions from new to comfortable, date night can lose its luster if you start to take it for granted. Keep date night exciting and rekindle the excitement you felt when you first started dating. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/851225/ways-to-keep-date-night-exciting Maggie Marton Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:54:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/851221/finding-intimacy Intimacy requires work. Every relationship needs intimacy to thrive and survive. Physical intimacy is vital to a healthy relationship, of course, but to feel fulfilled and close to your partner, you also need to find intimacy that is mentally and emotionally satisfying. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/851221/finding-intimacy Maggie Marton Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:44:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/851217/better-movie-night-date-ideas Movie night always has been a go-to date night idea. While it can be fun and romantic, it can also turn old and stale if you don’t spice it up every so often. Try one of these better movie date night ideas to rekindle the fun and romance of movie night. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/851217/better-movie-night-date-ideas Maggie Marton Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:38:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/850715/10-unexpected-places-to-meet-men Tired of bars and online dating sites? It can be tough to meet men, especially if you limit yourself to looking for them in the tired old standbys. Hit up these 10 unexpected places -- with a smile and an open mind, you never know who you might meet. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/850715/10-unexpected-places-to-meet-men Maggie Marton Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:36:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/850713/sticking-to-your-guns-tips-for-keeping-your-priorities-straight We’ve heard it a million times: Relationships are all about compromise. While that might be true, there are plenty of times when you just shouldn’t have to compromise or back down. The trick is figuring out what those priorities are for you -- and then sticking to your guns! http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/850713/sticking-to-your-guns-tips-for-keeping-your-priorities-straight Maggie Marton Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:29:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/850711/what-you-learn-from-a-past-relationship When a relationship doesn’t work out, it’s tempting to focus on the negatives: He was a jerk... he didn’t get you... how could anyone be so selfish/childish/arrogant? While those things are probably all true, learn what you can from those past relationships -- then move your fabulous self on! http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/850711/what-you-learn-from-a-past-relationship Maggie Marton Sat, 01 Jan 2011 10:22:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/850011/how-to-prepare-a-smart-start-breakfast We’ve all heard it a million times: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Yet for most of us, busy schedules prevent us from eating a healthy breakfast. Instead of downing office doughnuts or skipping breakfast altogether, take a few simple steps to prepare a smart-start breakfast each morning. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/850011/how-to-prepare-a-smart-start-breakfast Maggie Marton Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:08:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/850007/how-to-plan-a-weekly-menu Outlining a weekly menu doesn’t have to be a daunting -- or boring -- task. Expert Jennifer Lyter, Certified Holistic Health Coach and Director of the Happy Bod for Holistic Eating, Playing and Living in Culver City, California, shares strategies for no-fuss weekly menu planning. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/850007/how-to-plan-a-weekly-menu Maggie Marton Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/850005/how-to-encourage-kids-to-make-smart-food-choices While recipes that hide fruits and veggies in your kids’ favorite foods get them to eat well, sneaky tactics don’t teach them how to make their own smart food choices. Instead, encourage your kids to make healthier decisions with these simple steps. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/850005/how-to-encourage-kids-to-make-smart-food-choices Maggie Marton Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:56:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/846473/best-reasons-to-get-fit If it’s been a while since you hit the gym or went for a run, starting an exercise routine can be difficult. While it’s important to start small and stay light at first, staying motivated will be easier if you consider all the reasons you want to get fit. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/846473/best-reasons-to-get-fit Maggie Marton Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:36:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/846471/using-your-city-to-get-fit You don’t need an expensive membership to a fancy gym to get in shape. To get an intense cardio and strengthening workout, look no further than your own neighborhood. Save money on that gym membership and use your city to get fit. Unlike a gym workout, an outdoor exercise routine provides fresh air, a chance to explore your surroundings and variety to keep you from getting bored with your workout. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/846471/using-your-city-to-get-fit Maggie Marton Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:28:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/846245/electronic-gift-ideas-the-whole-family-will-love Go high-tech with your family gifts this year. Electronics have become a central component of family time. From video games to movies to digital photography, there’s an electronic gift for everyone in the family and more importantly, for the whole family to enjoy together. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/846245/electronic-gift-ideas-the-whole-family-will-love Maggie Marton Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:59:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/846243/cell-phone-buying-guide Shop online, download music, organize your day and plan your grocery list, all from your cell phone. But with so many options, it can be challenging to decide which cell phone is right for you. Follow these three steps to decide which carrier, plan and phone is right for you. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/846243/cell-phone-buying-guide Maggie Marton