Weekend Web Guide

Just in case there's a moment this weekend where you actually want to spend time at your computer - you know - glued to it like it's a weekday- here's a short list of some of my favorite sites.For honest, entertaining and helpful relationship advice whether you're single or dating, check out The Date Report from HowAboutWe.

For gift ideas, fashion and all around regular inspiration for women, check out my favorite blog Cup of Jo by Joanna Goddard.

For a regular dose of creative inspiration, add Visual News to your RSS reader.

Web Wandering Wednesdays

I know.. I only have two hours for this. But I was busy doing important stuff today, like uploading photos of my Colorado trip and going on an intense run with my roommate.

So a few weeks ago, I went to my first Likemind event. I mentioned the event in my previous post - a guide to surviving unemployment. There were some seriously interesting, inspiring and talented people at the coffee shop meet up. Two who stood out were the host, Teri Karush Rogers and frequent attendee, Shayna Kulik.

Teri was a former contributor to the New York Times and recently founded the website BrickUnderground New York, which "explores the art and science of vertical living in New York City. The site features tips for dealing with New York City apartments from navigating the Co-op board to finding a service that does your errands for you.

 Shayna developed a passion for patterns while working in fashion. She realized she could offer unique insight and channeled her interests into Pattern Pulp. From what I understand, the site has grown from a website about textiles to observations on trends and has even developed into a successful consulting business. Hello inspiration! And female power!

Great Resources

Found a great new resource for improving my blogging skills and success. Of course I'll have to put this into action once I actually have time and have found a new apartment. Check out Copyblogger found via (the very intelligent and handsome) Saman Rahmanian who followed me on Twitter for god knows what reason. (saman325) And recently launched Tischen.com which looks like a well designed dating site meets Craigslist meets eBay that connects people with local services. Kind of a site we all wished we started first. Looks like the site runs itself but in a much prettier way than Craigslist. Plus I suppose those using this service are "in the know" and it's not overrun by everyone and their mom.

Speaking of mothers, mine just joined Facebook last week. I don't even know where to begin. Comedy gold.