http://www.sheknows.com/authors/summer-saldana/articles Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/992227/easy-alternatives-to-the-mom-ponytail If you have time as a busy mom to throw your hair into a ponytail every day, you will most definitely have time to try these three easy ponytail alternatives. We promise! http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/992227/easy-alternatives-to-the-mom-ponytail Summer Saldana Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/988895/shopping-with-summer-easter With the Easter holiday season comes an abundance of beautiful spring colors and fashion. So why not use this Easter Sunday to begin adding in the lighter fabrics and colors of spring? http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/988895/shopping-with-summer-easter Summer Saldana Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/988455/5-tips-for-braiding-your-own-hair For a lot of people, braiding your own hair can seem like a daunting task. But all it really takes is breaking it down into easy steps and then practice, practice, practice! And we have just the tips to give you that perfect look all on your own. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/988455/5-tips-for-braiding-your-own-hair Summer Saldana Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/985307/shopping-with-summer-parent-teacher-conference When it comes to meeting with our children's teachers, impressions can mean everything! This is one meeting you definitely want to put some time and effort into! http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/985307/shopping-with-summer-parent-teacher-conference Summer Saldana Mon, 11 Mar 2013 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/984861/shopping-with-summer-lunch-date Sometimes as moms, a lunch date/meeting is the only sort of social interaction we get to squeeze into the week! And because it's only sort of time away but also in between running kids around, you need to choose an outfit that can be versatile with style! http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/984861/shopping-with-summer-lunch-date Summer Saldana Thu, 21 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/984653/shopping-with-summer-girls-night Oh yes, it's ladies' night... and it's time to dress up right! If there's ever a time to pull out the fashionista within you, this is it. Pair, layer and accessorize and then get ready to have some fun with your favorite friends! http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/984653/shopping-with-summer-girls-night Summer Saldana Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/984651/shopping-with-summer-playdate Playdates can be fun, but they can also be a little messy with all those kids around, you know... playing! So, while you definitely want to dress comfortably, there are some key playdate pieces that are must-haves for your closet. Time to pull off comfy chic. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/984651/shopping-with-summer-playdate Summer Saldana Thu, 28 Feb 2013 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/983623/date-night-fashion-for-moms It can be rare that you and your man get a night out without the kids, so take the time to pamper yourself and get all dolled up. No matter how tired you may feel, putting in the extra effort will make your night that much better! http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/983623/date-night-fashion-for-moms Summer Saldana Mon, 18 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/983453/outfits-for-moms-on-the-go As a mom, you spend half your life running around town with your kids, but that doesn't mean you can't look cute while doing it! To help you feel chic on the go, we've come up with some cute and easy options that will have you looking stylish and feeling comfortable all day long. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/983453/outfits-for-moms-on-the-go Summer Saldana Fri, 27 Jul 2012 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/965597/how-far-will-you-go-for-love These days, meeting the love of your life has become more complex and complicated than ever, especially when it comes to reality TV. So we decided to go straight to the "realistic" sources and see if love really has anything to do with it. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/965597/how-far-will-you-go-for-love Summer Saldana Wed, 18 Jul 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/965065/a-guide-to-effective-communication-in-the-age-of-social-media With text messages, Facebook, Twitter and all the other forms of social media, it seems we are getting quite efficient at communicating. But with social media communication becoming the norm, it seems we are losing that personal touch, where the warmth of voice is lost and replaced instead with an emoticon smiley face. ;-) http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/965065/a-guide-to-effective-communication-in-the-age-of-social-media Summer Saldana Fri, 06 Jul 2012 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/964101/is-newlywed-bliss-real While often the first year of marriage is amazing and blissful, completely drama free, full of love and adoration, googly eyes and constant PDA, there is in fact another side to that first year of marriage. And we're ready to expose the flip side of the newlywed bliss story. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/964101/is-newlywed-bliss-real Summer Saldana Mon, 16 Jul 2012 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/964082/becoming-the-right-person-to-find-the-person As single ladies, sometimes it's easy to get caught up in the search for the right person. And in that quest, you forget that your perfect guy is also searching for his Mrs. Right as well. So why not use this single time to work towards becoming the RIGHT kind of gal yourself? http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/964082/becoming-the-right-person-to-find-the-person Summer Saldana Mon, 18 Jun 2012 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/963142/celeb-marriage-mentors-candace-cameron-bure This month we are lucky to have Candace Cameron Bure as our very own Celeb Marriage Mentor. We got to chat a little with her to find out just how she has managed to stay in the Hollywood life yet maintain not just her faith, but her marriage to retired hockey player, Val Bure, for 16 years. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/963142/celeb-marriage-mentors-candace-cameron-bure Summer Saldana Fri, 22 Jun 2012 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/963046/when-you-dont-like-your-bffs-man What happens when you have a best friend you love and adore and yet she comes with a bit of baggage? And by baggage, we don't mean cute Louis Vuitton luggage. No, in this case we're referring to the man that comes along with her. How do you move past the disgust for him and continue the friendship and love you have for her? Been there? You're not alone.... http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/963046/when-you-dont-like-your-bffs-man Summer Saldana Thu, 07 Jun 2012 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/961023/choosing-mr-right-not-mr-right-now We all have a type we typically are attracted to, and we call him our Mr. Right. But what if our Mr. Right is really our Mr. Right Now and not necessarily the guy who will give us our happily ever after? What if our Mr. Right is actually the complete opposite of our Mr. Right Now? What if we let go of our type, and took a chance on someone we may have never noticed before? Take a look at how looking beyond your type can sometimes lead to more fulfilling and happy relationships. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/961023/choosing-mr-right-not-mr-right-now Summer Saldana Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/960489/coming-together-in-crisis When life is good, being married and keeping a relationship together can sometimes seem hard enough to do. And it can especially feel impossible when you are combining two very different people with very opposite pasts. But, when life is added in, and the storms begin to swirl, it sometimes seems as though there is no way to stick together and survive the mess. Trust us though, when we say it IS actually possible, and there are so many examples of couples out there with inspiring stories to share. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/960489/coming-together-in-crisis Summer Saldana Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/959861/celeb-marriage-mentors-kim-and-khloe-kardashian It's not easy being married, and it's certainly not easy being married in the spotlight where everyone in the world is watching, judging and waiting for one little slip up in order to give their lives a little more excitement. So, we're taking a new approach. Instead of being the waiting and judging type, we’ve decided to take what we’ve seen and try to learn a lesson or two to apply to our own relationships. Up today? Two of the Kardashian sisters. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/959861/celeb-marriage-mentors-kim-and-khloe-kardashian Summer Saldana Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:10:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/806639/top-reasons-to-ditch-your-families-for-a-romantic-holiday-getaway Ditch your family during the holidays for a romantic getaway? Yes, why not?!? We believe that sometimes it's okay to change up traditions and add in some spice every now and then. And when your family reads our top 5 reasons, we're sure they'll agree! http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/806639/top-reasons-to-ditch-your-families-for-a-romantic-holiday-getaway Summer Saldana Thu, 18 Oct 2007 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/5913/how-to-get-vip-treatment-on-your-honeymoon "Honeymooners are the VIPs of the resort." This quote comes from a resort manager, so take it from her that you're in for the royal treatment when you speak up and let people know that yes, you are on your honeymoon! Get ready to learn how to make doors open, have freebies offered and enjoy celebrity style treatment everywhere you go! http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/5913/how-to-get-vip-treatment-on-your-honeymoon Summer Saldana