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Key West Fantasy Fest: Villains, Vixens and Vampires

When your wildest imagination and your most eclectic desires become a reality, and you actually have all your friends partaking in this vision of decadent masked festivity, it can only mean one of two things: You've died and gone to hedonistic heaven, or you’re in Key West, Florida, for Fantasy Fest. This year’s Fantasy Fest features even more outrageous debauchery and includes events celebrating 30 years of masquerade madness. Starting Oct. 23 and running through Nov. 1, the festivities kick off with the annual Goombay Festival and the Royal Coronation Ball, where you can cast your vote for the King and Queen ...

First Date: Letting Go of the Controls

A lot of us feisty women are used to taking the reins. We have to exert control if we want to excel in our jobs (or just hold onto them in this rough economy) and negotiate the best deals for ourselves. But all this limit setting can be a problem when we apply it to our love lives. I’m talking about the self-imposed rules we create in order to protect ourselves from getting too hurt: “If he doesn’t call by Monday, it’s over,” “I’ll go on one date with him but that’s it,” “He has two days to respond to ...

SMW’s Hottest Summer Health Tips Ever!

Want to make the most of your summer? Here's how to stay happy and healthy through the sun, fun, and heat: Keeping Cool This Summer The heat is on! With the official start of summer here, it’s time to give some thought to watching for signs of heatstroke and sunburn. Think you have that topic covered already? Well, think again. Every year millions of us are the victims of heatstroke and sunburn, even though we assume we know the do’s and don’ts of fun in the sun. Here are our tips for keeping your cool... 5 Ways to Get Rid of a Hangover Margaritas, Mojitos, ...

Single Women in Today’s Workplace

Women often have employment experiences that differ from those of their male counterparts, and the same can be true of single women and their married female coworkers. More Work Required Women in general face numerous career challenges. Yes, today women run multinational corporations, state and local governments, and of course run for president. But, even though Hillary Clinton says the glass ceiling now has 18 million cracks in it, the glass ceiling still exists. For example, the ratio of women's to men's weekly earnings was 79.9 in 2008, which the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) points out is the third consecutive year ...

A Single-Minded Savings Plan

Single women are generally at a disadvantage when it comes to savings, mainly because there’s often no one with whom to share living and other expenses. In fact, for single women it can be difficult to make ends meet, never mind save money. But there are ways to cut back on expenses so you have more to sock away. Here are a few ideas: Take more trips to the supermarket and buy less each time. Why? If you’re like a lot of single women, especially single women who live alone, you tend to overbuy fresh produce, baked goods, and other items that spoil. As a ...

Parenting Agreements: Why Newly Single Moms and Dads Should Have One

Shortly after I discovered I was pregnant with my daughter, my relationship with her father ended. Coming to terms with being a single mom was the easy part, but dealing with potential custody issues frightened me. I mean, our child wasn't even born yet and already I was having separation anxiety at the thought of shared custody. But the reality is, when you become a single mom, whether it is through divorce or in my case, having a child out of marriage, you need to put your emotions aside and think about what is best for your children moving forward. Establishing ...

Expert Skincare Advice for Beautiful Summer Skin

Skin behaves differently from season to season, and as a result, your regularly scheduled beauty regime should adjust with the weather. Single Minded Women recently had the opportunity to sit down with San Francisco beauty pro and medical aesthetician Susan Perry to get the lowdown on what to keep on hand in order to stay HOT in the summer heat. Check out her tips for saving face in the summer sun. If you have oily skin and live in a climate where humidity climbs during the hot season, Perry says opt for a lighter moisturizer during hotter months, such as BioMedic ...

All The Single Ladies – Throw A Cocktail Party!

The second biggest weekend of the summer is almost upon us, and what better way to celebrate your Independence Day than celebrating with all your fellow single ladies! Throw a girls only BBQ party weekend where your single lifestyle and some amazing cocktails are the belles of the ball! A couple of the leaders in the liquor world and a Food Network chef have chimed in to give the ladies living the single lifestyle some great recipes to make sure that your fourth is a weekend to remember! Belvedere’s Master Mixologist Claire Smith Claire Smith got her start in the drinks world bartending ...

Three Sizzling Summer Chick Flicks

It's the Summer of Love – on the screen, anyway. Here are three movies that will tug at your heartstrings, have you crying on his shoulder, or hot and bothered for ALL the obvious reasons (nope, I don't mean the weather)... Title: The Time Traveler's Wife Stars: Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana Release Date: August 14, 2009 Why It Sizzles: Based on a best-selling book (jealous, me? Nooooo...) despite the paranormal premise - that you can fall in love with a guy who's had you pegged as his beloved since the beginning of time - it's the acting that gives this film its reality check: ...

25 Must-Haves for Any Single Woman’s Medicine Cabinet

Women are the smarter of the two sexes. Single women are considered not just smart, but sassy and sexy. If you're single-minded, supposedly you are a cut above, a step ahead, never the norm but the cutting edge. Well, single lady: is that reflected where it counts: in your medicine cabinet? Here's what every single woman needs to feel completely secure that she's ready for any and every emergency that comes her way (and in which category it fits) : 1. Peachtree Oil – all purpose oil used for zits, etc. (singleista's must-have) 2. Tylenol & Motrin (every woman's must-have. I keep a bottle ...

Why Single Women Need Life Insurance

If you are a single woman, chances are you haven’t given much thought to purchasing a life insurance policy. But as the head of your household, even if your household consists of just you, there are some compelling reasons why you should consider purchasing a life insurance policy. Single Woman with No Children: Have you ever thought about what would happen to your estate if you were to die unexpectedly? Who will be responsible for your debts (car loans, education loans, mortgage, estate taxes, etc.) if your estate does not cover these costs? Well, chances are your family will be responsible. Can you imagine ...

Shop Eco-Chic with Josie Maran

Josie Maran wants you to look your best, but only if you’re doing something good for the planet at the same time. That’s why she started Josie Maran Cosmetics. The eco-conscious model—who likes to think of her beauty line as “chicological”—began modeling at age 12 after being discovered at a family friend’s barbecue. At 17, she signed with Elite in Los Angeles, and her career as a model has been in overdrive ever since. She has graced the covers of glossies like Glamour (six times!), Vogue, and Elle. In 1997, her childhood dream came true when she became the face of ...

SMW BACHELORETTE Elimination Contest: Vote Now!

This summer's hottest topic is guessing which one of the 30 eligible bachelor contestants ends up with ABC's THE BACHELORETTE, Jillian Harris. You, too, may be a winner. All it takes is your correct guess, each week, as to who will be eliminated. The show airs on MONDAYS, (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. To win, all you have to do is join SingleMindedWomen.com's Relationship Editor Josie Brown and nationally syndicated morning radio talk show CHAT WITH WOMEN's Rochelle Alhadeff and Pam Gray, as they dish and diss the bachelors. CHAT WITH WOMEN airs between 8am-9am PDT, on Seattle's KKNW-AM ...

SingleMindedWomen.com and FlexJobs

Single-minded women seeking flexible work arrangements can find a wide range of telecommuting and online jobs using FlexJobs. Job search site FlexJobs features full-time, part-time, and freelance positions. And you can search assured: All jobs at FlexJobs are hand-screened positions from legitimate employers. Designed to save you time and expedite your job search, FlexJobs is organized by job category. Select from among these categories to get started: - Full-Time Telecommuting Jobs - Part-Time Telecommuting Jobs - Freelance Jobs & Contract Jobs Once at the site you can further hone your search. Special Offer: SingleMindedWomen.com and FlexJobs have teamed up to help you find positions at a discount. ...