Mommy's little helper.
Is it really a big deal when boys use the women's restroom or girls use the men's lavatory? Yesterday, I was waiting in a long bathroom line in Target when a woman turned and glared at the mother and six-year-old child behind her and commented, "He's a BOY isn't he? Why is he in this line?" before turning back around in a huff. Though the mom simply chose to ignore the woman, the situation Read more
We've all used a public restroom for more than it was designed at some point, but everyone has their own opinion about where and when public grooming is appropriate. Retouching makeup, a quick change in a stall, or a good cry can happen to the best of us, but there are some women who use powder rooms as their own private space. Nail clipping, neti potting, phone calling, who knows what a woman Read more
Going to the dermatologist's office can be quite intimate, but so can a trip to the esthetician, as well. While a doctor's office is more stark and sterile by design, a spa room is dark and soothing, making for an entirely different experience. So whether you're apprehensive about getting a facial or you're just looking for tips to get in the facial mindset, just keep reading to see how you can Read more
Everybody's favorite geek Wil Wheaton stopped by the SGNL by Sony studio to try out the Sony Personal 3D Viewer and chat about sci-fi with host Anthony Carboni. Growing up on the futuristic set of Star Trek: The Next Generation, it's no surprise that Wil picked up an affinity for shiny tech and geeky gadgets. He used to hang out in the art department where all of the PADDs, Tricorders, and Read more
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How long can your child hold it? If she's in Stephanie Warner's class at a Brooklyn elementary school, let's hope she can hold it for a while! The fifth-grade teacher has enacted a new policy to keep kids sitting at their desks and out of the bathroom. At the start of each week, the teacher hands out three bathroom passes to each student in the class. The kids then have three windows throughout Read more
Although being female in the tech industry isn't unusual, we're certainly outnumbered. At a large industry event like CES, there are perks and disadvantages to being a part of the underrepresented gender, so you definitely walk away with a solid pro/con list after the event. The best part was networking with other savvy ladies in technology, which made the con list — spoiler: it's pretty short Read more
One of the perks of being a geek girl at CES is getting to hang out with the boys. A lot of them! As such, techy events may be some of the few places that the lines for the men's room outlast those for the women's. Here, a list of five awesome bathroom line experiences we've seen in the recent past. CES After running around the corner for a quick bathroom break at this year's CES, I was greeted Read more
We're excited to continue our partnership with YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan! Every other week, we'll be bringing you the best from her website, MichellePhan.com. This week, Michelle reveals why your nail file's not as clean as you think: Hi everyone, The condition of your nail file is probably something you don’t think of too often…but it should be. According to cosmetics Read more
Chris Hanmer is the winner of Top Chef: Just Desserts 2. — Eater Which Iron Chef are you most like? — The FN Dish A compelling reason to never use a Starbucks restroom ever again. — Starbucks Gossip Ten restaurants that need to take a food TV hiatus. — Grub Street NY Michele Bachmann will be eating celery this Thanksgiving. — Food Republic Pine nuts are the latest food linked to Read more
