Spotlight

1. Healthy Food Meets Fashion at GOODNESS: MB Fashion Week Fall 2012

You may not immediately associate good food with Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week, but guess what? The two actually mix perfectly! During this year’s events, model and philanthropist Elettra Continue reading

2. Geek Girl: In Which Graham Norton Is Menaced By Qui-Gon Jinn

Come on. You KNOW you want to see Graham Norton get menaced by a very tiny Qui-Gon Jinn. We’ve also got a look at the world’s oldest “yo’ mama” joke, news for League of Extraordinary Continue reading

3. When Do You Know When You're an Adult?

  In the '80s, Ferris Bueller told us, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Mr. Bueller had a valid point here: one that’s become Continue reading

4. Geek Girl: The Muppets vs. Fox News

You know how everyone thought that Mozart's music was the key to genius? And that the dark side of the moon would never, ever see the light of day? Well guess what? Things always aren't what they Continue reading

5. The Third Billion Campaign: Empowering Women Through Economic Equality

When Dr. Victoria Kisyombe took the stage at the Third Billion Campaign unveiling, she explained to an audience of executives and reporters what we’ve all been failing to realize in the struggle Continue reading

6. Super Tasty, Super Easy Super Bowl Recipes

  SuperBowl XLVI (that’s 46 for most of us) is happening this Sunday. Whether you’re a Giants or a Patriots fan we have food that’ll please both camps! The game kicks off Sunday, 6:30 pm EST on Continue reading

7. Meet the Starting Lineup of Puppy Bowl VIII!

You know what this weekend is? Well, yes, it IS the Super Bowl, but that’s not what I’m talking about. No, I’m talking about something much, much more important, something meant for those of us Continue reading

8. Geek Girl: Was Popcorn The First Food?

  It’s been an interesting week here at Geek Girl. One dedicated guy is attempting to create a family tree for everyone within the world of J.R.R Tolkien's Middle-Earth, someone wants to use bees Continue reading

9. Have Fun And Get in Shape With Striiv's Motivational Features

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get in tip-top shape, life just became a whole lot easier. No, you won’t have to spend all of your free time on the elliptical! Striiv, a pocket-sized Continue reading

10. Some Pharmacies Don't Follow the Law When it Comes to Emergency Contraception

Last month, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius overruled the Food and Drug Administration’s attempt to make emergency contraception available over the counter to all young women Continue reading

11. How to Shop, Live Well And Save This Year

As CEO of TheGroceryGame.com and author of Shop Smart, Save More, I work full time helping people save money at the point of sale. I love fine things, but I refuse to pay full price for Continue reading

12. Why We Love Tabloid Gossip

Ever flip through tabloids while you’re waiting at the nail or hair salon? You know they’re trashy, but they’re such oh-so-satisfying reads. It’s no wonder that tabloids, which are full of Continue reading

13. New Year, New You: 5 Celeb-Inspired Life Makeovers

It’s almost the end of January -- how has your 2012 been going? It’s not too late to harness the power of a new year to make some positive changes in your life. Here are a few ideas inspired by Continue reading

14. This Diva's a Do-Gooder: Sheryl Lee Ralph Fights HIV One Song at a Time

Much like her Dreamgirls character, Sheryl Lee Ralph is a diva. But unlike Deena Jones, this former Broadway breakout star is using her celeb status to fight AIDS. Since 1990, Ralph has helped raise Continue reading

15. Tasty Drinks for National Coffee Break Day

Did you know that today is National Coffee Break Day? Finally a day to celebrate the drink that gets us and keeps us going. Before you grab that next cup, here's a couple of cool coffee facts for Continue reading

16. Geek Girl: The Martians Came! In Pieces!

It's been a lovely, lively and busy week in geekdom. We've had a slew of discoveries: from space and on Earth and we've reported two of them here. News that will most likely travel the galaxies: the Continue reading

17. How to Get Toned Arms Like Kate Middleton

  When we saw the photos of Kate Middleton stepping out at the Sun Military Awards in her strapless black velvet McQueen gown, we were stunned. Oh yeah, we loved the dress, but look at her arms! They Continue reading

18. 8 Tips for Eating Out Without Blowing Your New Year's Resolutions

Is there any more sure-fire way of blowing your healthy new year’s resolutions than by going out to dinner? The apps! The cocktails! The dessert list! Well, actually ... there is. Going out to Continue reading

19. Recognizing Rape: A Changing Definition Calls for Changing Public Attitudes

In April 2010, a mentally disabled young woman left her apartment in Bronzeville, where she lived with her mother, to take out the trash. She was found by Chicago police one day later near the Continue reading

20. Geek Girl: William Shatner, Broadway Superstar!

  It's true: William Shatner is taking on Broadway. The Great White Way may never be the same. Plus, exciting news this week as relates to Stonehenge, woolly mammoths, cloning, technology, and as a Continue reading

21. Geek Girl: A Crab Named David Hasselhoff

It was an interesting week with everyone trying to recover from the holidays. Some of us had a short work week and some of us worked all week long. Scientifically inclined brains, however, never Continue reading

22. The 10 Warning Signs of Child Sexual Abuse

  If there is one lesson to be learned from the Penn State scandal, it’s that we all need to be pro-active when it comes to child sexual abuse. Not only did Jerry Sandusky allegedly abuse young Continue reading

23. 'Hunger Games'/'Twilight' Showdown: Katniss Everdeen vs. Bella Swan

It’s no secret that we’re mildly (okay, completely) obsessed with all things related to Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games trilogy. Set in a dystopian future, the story centers around Katniss Continue reading

24. Geek Girl: It's Official, Snooki Isn't A Scientist!

It's really here, the end of the year! Where did it go? Well, this year will hopefully be much better than last year for all of us- unless, of course, the Mayans were right. But as Lucia pointed out Continue reading

25. Can Honey Beat The Winter Blues?

Honey is a natural sweetener that people have enjoyed for thousands of years. According to a recent survey, about 62 percent of households currently use and have honey in their homes. Did you know Continue reading