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Women on Women: Quotes For Women's History Month

TresSugar — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:30:28 -0800

March is Women's History Month! To kick things off see if you can match these notable words about women to the famous female responsible for each quote. Good luck!

Question 1 of 10

"I'm very definitely a woman and I enjoy it."

Do You Take Birth Control Pills?

FitSugar — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:25:04 -0800

Some good news just came in for women on the pill. In a new study, British researchers discovered that those who took birth control pills lived longer than those who didn't. The study followed 46,000 women for nearly 40 years, most of whom were on the pill for about four years. Experts found that the pill reduced women's risk for bowel cancer by 38 percent and other diseases by 12 percent. Being on the pill may also cut a woman's risk for ovarian and endometrial cancers.

Researchers aren't sure why the pill would increase longevity in women. It may have to do with suppressing ovulation or the fact that women on the pill generally live healthier lifestyles. What they do know is that the benefits of taking the pill definitely outweigh the risks. So tell me . . .

10 Reasons Single Women Make the Best Family Friends

LilSugar — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:55:55 -0800

Some new moms rush out and befriend fellow mothers once baby arrives, and other women just keep the same friends they've always had. Sure, it's comforting to chat about life with someone in a similar stage, but there's a big bonus in sticking with your single friends and keeping them close to your family. Here are some of the benefits:

When you tell the kids that their "Auntie" is coming over, they squish their faces against the window and line the front door like it's a red carpet!
She loves to give piggy back rides, partake in pillow fights, and doesn't mind marker tattoos.
She welcomes your tots with open arms because she isn't toting all kinds of baby baggage!
She loves to babysit or borrow your kids to test out her maternal skills without all of the responsibility.
Children reap the reward of having another adult (who isn't a parent) to talk to about issues.
She still has her train of thought intact and can lead you through a conversation no matter how many times it gets interrupted.
The novelty of changing diapers, repeatedly reading the same story, and tucking tots into bed hasn't worn off for her yet.
No matter what the occasion, her gift and presence are unrivaled.
You don't have to schedule hanging out around nap time, mood swings, or her meals.
You get to live vicariously through her when she fills you in on her latest date, a spontaneous trip, or pulling an all-nighter (that doesn't involve someone getting sick or having a nightmare).

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Grab Bag! What Do You Take For Granted?

TresSugar — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:30:21 -0800

9 rights American women take for granted - The Frisky
Dating someone hot makes you appear hotter - Lemondrop
What men hear when you talk about an ex - YourTango
Emily Blunt talks wardrobe for The Young Victoria: "It was hell" - People
What do you know about the history of makeup foundation? - BellaSugar
10 movie characters who wouldn't last a day without swearing. - Flavorwire

The Double Standard Is Alive and Well at Work

SavvySugar — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:48 -0800

We’ve already determined that the gender gap hasn’t quite closed - especially at the top, men are continuing to outearn women, sometimes by an alarming amount. But according to New York Times blogger and management coach Peggy Klaus, the wage gap isn’t the only gender issue women face in the workplace today; the good ol' double standard is also still alive and well. To see some examples, keep reading.

Picture It: First Ladies Club

TresSugar — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:15:34 -0800

Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton enjoyed the ceremony for the Awards for International Women of Courage yesterday.

Picture It: Looking Forward?

TresSugar — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:45:17 -0800

An Afghan woman attends a ceremony to mark International Women's Day today. The event, hosted by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), brought together women to discuss the successes and challenges of women-centered activities in Afghanistan.

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Etsy Finds: Historical Women

CasaSugar — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:00:58 -0800

While today is President's Day in the US, it's also the birthday of a famous American suffragette - Susan B. Anthony. Anthony helped to secure equal rights for women, in part through her relentless campaigning: she gave 75 to 100 speeches every year on women's rights for 45 years. So, for this edition of Etsy Finds, I thought I'd find some art and home goods that celebrated Anthony, as well as nine other historical American women.

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Words That Move You . . .

FitSugar — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:00:34 -0800

"I love women. I worship women. Don’t want to be any other woman but myself."
- Zoe Saldana

Ever since I came across this Zoe Saldana quote from her April cover shoot for Glamour, it's been stuck in my head. It seems even more perfect since March is National Women's History Month - let's hear it for the girls!

Looking for more motivation? Check out all of my words that move you.

Interview with Zoe Saldana: MaxMara "Face of the Future"

fabtv — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:04:13 -0800

Zoe Saldana chats with FabTV about the award she'll be receiving at L.A.'s Women in Film Crystal & Lucy gala - sponsored by MaxMara - as well as the close ties between fashion and Hollywood. Hear Saldana gush about MaxMara's dedication to the arts at Milan Fashion Week in the video.