It’s summer, and the long, hot days are probably making you crave something refreshing to unwind with once the sun finally goes down. Sometimes you want a beer in an ice cold bottle. Sometimes you want your drink on the rocks in a firm, short little glass. And sometimes you want to wrap your fingers around the stem of a long, tall martini glass and have something shiny and … [Read more...] about PopGurls Guide to Summer Girlie Drinks
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PopGurls Guide to Writing Chick Lit
Chick Lit. It's everywhere. It and its hordes of sassy, well-dressed late-20 to early 30-something heroines have taken the world by storm, redefined clichés, and spawned a predictable movie or two. All this while making real life 20/30-somethings feel like colossal losers for not finding their own happily ever afters. You want to cash in with -- but where to start? Once you've … [Read more...] about PopGurls Guide to Writing Chick Lit
PopGurls Guide to Shared Workspace Etiquette
If you have a career that at all requires you to work in an office building, chances are pretty good that you'll be required to share many of your spaces with co-workers. For instance, in my current office there is a big open area right outside my office door that houses hundreds of desks. There aren't cube walls or any other separating device. Everyone is just right out in the … [Read more...] about PopGurls Guide to Shared Workspace Etiquette
PopGurls Guide to Holiday Retail Etiquette
"It's that time of year when the world falls in love"...and parking is impossible to find at the mall. Although more and more people are doing their shopping online, those of you who can't quite get your act together in time have to suck it up and brave the actual stores – and, often, your experiences with the employees of these stores can make or break your trip. Sure, the … [Read more...] about PopGurls Guide to Holiday Retail Etiquette
PopGurls Guide to Crafty Holiday Gifts
I love the holiday season. December makes the homebody in me yearn to be inside, doing crafty projects. Since I'm a grad student living on a tight budget, I'm also on the lookout for cheap, easy-to-execute projects that I can give to my friends. So far, my system of cheap 'n' easy craft creation has worked both to satisfy my crafty-gurl yearnings and to please the recipients of … [Read more...] about PopGurls Guide to Crafty Holiday Gifts