http://www.sheknows.com/authors/stephanie-taylor-christensen/articles Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/952269/working-mom-30-3-ways-to-put-your-money-to-work Becoming a stay-at-home working mom often means your financial situation changes, for better or worse. In this installment of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores three ways to make your hard-earned cash work even harder for you. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/952269/working-mom-30-3-ways-to-put-your-money-to-work Stephanie Taylor Christensen Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/950157/working-mom-30-5-ways-to-improve-your-emails Emails are a key tool in the life of a stay-at-home working mom, but are you putting your best professional image forward with every message you send? In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen offers five tips on how to improve your emails. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/950157/working-mom-30-5-ways-to-improve-your-emails Stephanie Taylor Christensen Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:59:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/949345/best-buys-hair-dryers One of the greatest tools you can have in your at-home styling arsenal is a quality hair dryer, but with so many options to choose from, what features matter most? Here are some of the best buys in hair dryers for every budget. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/949345/best-buys-hair-dryers Stephanie Taylor Christensen Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:14:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/949145/splurge-or-save-should-you-dye-your-own-hair-or-go-to-a-salon With plenty of at-home hair color options available for a fraction of what a professional coloring costs, how do you determine when it's right to dye your hair at home or when a trip to the salon is in order? http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/949145/splurge-or-save-should-you-dye-your-own-hair-or-go-to-a-salon Stephanie Taylor Christensen Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:27:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/949131/spring-hair-color-trends Want to be the first to sport spring's new trends? Find out what expert hair colorists have to say about the freshest new hair colors for the season. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/949131/spring-hair-color-trends Stephanie Taylor Christensen Thu, 01 Mar 2012 04:24:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/949043/best-reds-for-spring This spring, hair color trend setters will be going red. But with so many different hues, which should you choose? Here’s your guide to the best reds for spring. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/949043/best-reds-for-spring Stephanie Taylor Christensen Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:54:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/948413/whats-the-right-birth-control-option-for-me Choosing birth control is a personal choice, and the right method may change based on your stage of life and what you want for the future. Here are four questions to consider when wondering, "What is the right birth control option for me?" http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/948413/whats-the-right-birth-control-option-for-me Stephanie Taylor Christensen Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:28:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/948337/common-birth-control-misconceptions You know that you need to use birth control if you're not interested in getting pregnant, but how much do you really know about how it works, how to increase its effectiveness and what method is best for you? Here are common birth control misconceptions debunked. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/948337/common-birth-control-misconceptions Stephanie Taylor Christensen Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:57:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/948335/all-about-iud-birth-control If you’re still searching for a birth control method that is effective, inexpensive and requires little effort, IUD birth control may be the choice for you. Not familiar with what it is, or how it works? Here’s your "all about IUD birth control" guide. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/948335/all-about-iud-birth-control Stephanie Taylor Christensen Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:17:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/948263/benefits-of-an-iud Birth control has come a long way since it was approved for use as a contraceptive in 1960. If you're still searching for an effective, stress-free birth control method, you may be missing out on all the options. Here are the benefits of an IUD. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/948263/benefits-of-an-iud Stephanie Taylor Christensen Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:03:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/948251/working-mom-30-3-questions-to-find-the-right-job You know you want to be a stay-at-home working mom, but what's the right job opportunity that will give you extra money, fulfillment, and flexibility for your family? In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer and stay-at-home working mom Stephanie Taylor Christensen reveals key questions that can uncover the right stay-at-home job for you. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/948251/working-mom-30-3-questions-to-find-the-right-job Stephanie Taylor Christensen Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/946791/relationship-on-the-rocks-when-its-time-to-say-goodbye When your relationship is on the rocks, you’ll experience a lot of extremes as a couple: more fights, more tears, more unhappiness. You may make up a few times, but inevitably, the cycle starts all over again. So when is it actually time to say goodbye? http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/946791/relationship-on-the-rocks-when-its-time-to-say-goodbye Stephanie Taylor Christensen Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:58:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/946789/5-ways-to-get-over-a-break-up Breaking up is hard to do -- but getting past the relationship and moving forward can be even tougher. Here are five ways to get over a breakup and begin a new chapter in your life. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/946789/5-ways-to-get-over-a-break-up Stephanie Taylor Christensen Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:54:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/946787/fear-of-commitment-how-to-get-past-your-fears-of-marriage A fear of commitment isn't completely irrational, especially with divorce rates hovering around the halfway mark. If you want overcome your commitment hesitations and partner up for life, though, here are six ways to get past your fears of marriage. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/946787/fear-of-commitment-how-to-get-past-your-fears-of-marriage Stephanie Taylor Christensen Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/946433/working-mom-30-no-regrets Being a stay-at-home working mom can offer the best of both worlds, but do you always feel so certain when self-doubt sets in? In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, writer Stephanie Taylor Christensen reminds us why the job you're doing is worthy of your confidence and best effort -- even on the tougher days. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/946433/working-mom-30-no-regrets Stephanie Taylor Christensen Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:44:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/851925/working-mom-30-eliminate-distractions Are you addicted to social media and always connected to technology? You might be surprised by how much it's limiting your potential as a stay-at-home working mom. In this issue of Working Mom 3.0, Stephanie Taylor Christensen explores how you can increase your performance and potentially boost your pay, just by eliminating distractions. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/851925/working-mom-30-eliminate-distractions Stephanie Taylor Christensen Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/851293/what-makes-a-great-valentines-day-chocolate Chocolate comes in many shapes, sizes and prices but with a little chocolate know-how, you can select a great Valentine's day chocolate made with the love and care your beloved deserves. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/851293/what-makes-a-great-valentines-day-chocolate Stephanie Taylor Christensen Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:14:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/851185/ways-to-make-valentines-day-sweeter Looking to add an extra special touch to Valentine’s Day this year? Here are four ways to make Valentine’s Day sweeter this year. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/851185/ways-to-make-valentines-day-sweeter Stephanie Taylor Christensen Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:25:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/850239/5-modern-signs-youre-a-couple Technology has changed the way we live -- and dating is no exception. Nowadays, many relationships are formed online, and built over text messages and social media. How do you know when you’re actually in a meaningful relationship? Here are five modern signs you’re a couple. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/850239/5-modern-signs-youre-a-couple Stephanie Taylor Christensen Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:57:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/850237/signs-hes-ready-to-settle-down You may be ready to put a ring on it — but is he? Relationship experts weigh in on how to know if commitment is on his mind. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/850237/signs-hes-ready-to-settle-down Stephanie Taylor Christensen