Earlier this month Sweet Lemon Magazine underwent a huge makeover – a new look, new staff, and a slew of new contributors (including yours truly) to provide Gen-Y women with smart, timely editorial on a daily basis, branching away from the monthly magazine/blog feel. Written “by and for the Jane-of-all-trades,” new content areas range from fashion & beauty to news & technology to culture & travel, so there’s really something for all tastes and interests.
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ZOU BISOMG I CAN’T WAIT FOR SUNDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Over the long weekend I finally decided to take the plunge and start my very own window garden. Continue reading
Dear god do I hate meatloaf. I find the whole concept incredibly repulsive, especially that terrible, barbaric name – meatloaf, gag. And no, please don’t try to reason with me. I hate your meatloaf, I hate your mom’s meatloaf, I hate my mom’s meatloaf, but I must say I’m truly starting to love my meatloaf.
My meatloaf is what I like to call a “Choose Your Own Adventure” recipe, the kind of recipe whose end result, good and/or bad, is truly up to you. I love Choose Your Own Adventure recipes because they allow you to grow as a cook and afford you the opportunity to learn to love recipes you once hated. By tweaking the seasoning, add-ins or milk-to-bread ratio, you too can learn to love a meatloaf. Imagine that.
So, you may be wondering, where exactly do I begin this adventure?
Well, I’m so glad you asked! Read on to find a list of things you might want to put in your very own meatloaf. Continue reading
Real talk: Sometimes women get Baby Fever. We like to believe Baby Fever is just for women on their honeymoons, or women in loving, committed relationships who are at a point in their careers where it just feels right to bring a new baby into this world. The unfortunate truth of the matter is the following – all women suffer from Baby Fever. Oftentimes at tragically inappropriate times in their lives. Maybe it’s the first day of spring talking, but as a woman who’s never been pregnant – pregnancy must be awesome, right!? You get to do so many things that the rest of us regular women aren’t allowed to do like: Continue reading
A ‘lil bit confusing and a ‘lil bit scary, this freaky new Beyoncé track is a must listen. We may never know what inspired this song, but we can be sure that there’s no room in the Beyhive for us. 
New Year’s Eve in the Midwest can be rough. It’s cold, slushy and lacks adequate public transportation, which kind of puts a damper on, well, everything. Party hopping, wearing cute shoes, and leaving your coat at home are not advised, but here are some New Year’s traditions a Midwestern girl can get excited for no matter what the weather is outside… Continue reading
