(Hold this review for a bit) I wasn’t quite sure of what I was beginning when I picked up Laini Taylor’s Daughter of Smoke and Bone. While I am quite the fan of Harry Potter, I don’t typically hold much regard for tales that involve “other” worlds, beings with wings, and the fantasy of magic. [...]
Cover Girl Actress Mekenna Melvin
If you're a fan of the NBC Series Chuck you may recognize our cover girl Mekenna Melvin from her role as Alex McHugh, but she is more than just a ...
Featured in this Issue:
Everything Girl
The Modern Domestic Woman by Elizabeth Rago
There are so many beautiful women in my life who excel in event planning and have mastered their domestic duties. From easy breezy barbecues and couture get-togethers to organized closets and volunteer extraordinaires, I often stand in awe, knowing I posses the passion to create a positive ambiance in my home. And while I long [...]
Writings
Senses of a Coffee Shop by Jamie Arthur
As I push the door open the aroma of coffee tickles my nose. The espresso machine whirls its greeting to me. Scanning the shop I am happy to see my favorite booth is open. I take my coat off, carefully lay it out across the dark gray vinyl bench, and place my gloves on the blond wood table; wanting to stake my claim on my favorite spot. I walk up to the counter to place my order.
Winter Town
Every winter, seventeen year old Evan Owens looks forward to being reunited with Lucy, his best friend from childhood, who moved away following her parents divorce. But this year things are different because Lucy is different, with choppy black hair, a stud in her nose, and an angry, disaffected scowl on her face. Although Evan is [...]
Traditions are Made of These
Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time. – Laura Ingalls Wilder Memories and traditions are such an important part of every holiday, but perhaps none more so than the winter holidays. Times with family, [...]
Be Different in 2012: Live without Fear
For years I have been squeezing my personality into various careers, always uncomfortable with the expectations put upon me, unsatisfied with pay increases and advancing into new positions. Some of the people I chose to embrace as friends even molded me into a being I could not trust and when I looked into the mirror, [...]
Food For Thought
During the winter holidays, my thoughts turn to food, a natural correlation with the harvest season, the American Thanksgiving holiday, and the sumptuous family gatherings of Christmas and Hannukah. I consider myself an adequate, but somewhat utilitarian, cook. If a recipe has more than a dozen ingredients or steps, my eyes tend to glaze over [...]
From the Editor: Welcome to our “Jump” Issue
I’m always excited when the new year rolls around. It brings to mind thoughts of fresh slates, new beginnings, and lots of opportunities. I’m also thrilled when we bring to you a new issue of All Things Girl. The theme of this first issue of 2012 is “Jump!”. When we planned the themes for [...]
Sweet Memories: The Power of Food
Food has power. The power to nourish and an amazing knack of transporting us to a different time and place in our lives. My Grandmother was a wonderful baker and I tend to reminisce about indulging in way too many of her apple slices as a child during the holidays. Before sharing this dose of [...]
Sunday Brunch: Simple Acts of Kindness
Beginning next week, this Sunday Brunch thing will have more structure, and won’t always be about kindness, though that WILL be a recurring theme. This week, though, I just want to share a cool video, by Life Vest Inside, “Kindness Boomerang.” Enjoy!
Man on Monday – Todd Tyrtle
Happy New Year! Our first “Man on Monday” of the new year is Todd Tyrtle, whom I met (virtually) through his partner, Sage Tyrtle, who hosts an excellent podcast called QN. We’ll be speaking with Sage later this year, but for now, we’re focusing on Todd and his 500 Kindnesses project which involves a tandem [...]
Sunday Brunch: A Year of Kindness
Welcome to Sunday Brunch – a weekly blog column by Melissa A. Bartell celebrating random acts of kindness and other positive things. It’s all part of Jumping into 2012. Just one small leap to kindness lights your soul… just one small touch of care. Sometimes, when the walls are crumbling, your debts have debts to [...]
We’re Almost Ready…
Dear Readers, We hope that you’re enjoying whatever December holidays you celebrate in your family or in your part of the world. We know we are! We also know that you were expecting a new issue of All Things Girl to appear today, December 29th. Deb and I are really excited about this issue, which [...]
A Beginner’s Guide to Creating the Perfect Online Dating Profile
December isn’t just a month full of cozy family holidays. It’s also a time when singles often feel even more alone. Online dating is a great idea, but before you cuddle up to that computer to find the perfect holiday honey, read these tips from Guest Blogger Erica St. Claire. After experiencing numerous online dating [...]
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Cover Girl Stephenie Meyer: An Interview (Part One) with Deb Smouse
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Live Alone and Like It The Classic Guide for the Single Woman
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My Plan to Thrive while I Deal with Grief this Holiday Season
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Life, Love and Lesson Plans by Wynn Godbold
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Interview with Man of the Moment Steve Carlson by A.L. Harper
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