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Ask not what you can do for the environment, but what the environment can do for you? This Earth Day — thanks to all the companies and organizations trying to connect with the eco-crowd — you can ask both. Start by taking advantage of these free deal...[Read on]

Social shopping at Vans.com, Jansport.com and others

For years retailers have struggled to improve their online experience, but shopping online is mostly a solo endeavor. And everyone knows it’s more fun to shop with friends. Without interaction and purchase validation, shoppers are often plagued by ind...[Read on]

Women's Writing Fires Up Summer Reading Lists

This year's literary output by women offers plenty of heft for the summer tote bags. From sensational memoirs to serious sociology, check out what women are writing about and the prizes they've been snapping up so far in 2009. ...[Read on]

Forever21 Threatens To Sue Blogger Because They Can't Take A Joke

Forever21 always kind of irked me for a variety of reasons: the sizes are strange and ill-fitting, they pretty much blatantly knock off designers, and their bags have random bible verses on them, which can seem a bit pushy in my opinion. Now let's a...[Read on]

Comparison shop for cheap car insurance

Just because the economy is in a slump doesn’t mean we should cut the things we need. Take car insurance, for example: car crashes and accidents don’t stop just because the economy is down. There are easy ways to find a cheap car insurance policy, but...[Read on]

If You Like The Iranian Election Results, You May Also Like...

Here at VF.com, we’re constantly thinking of ways to improve. Our latest application, which took years and not insignificant sums of money to develop, helps you integrate your news absorption and shopping experiences. We present to you News-Shopper: If ...[Read on]

AskPatty Attends (and Survives) BlogHer09

AskPatty attended the BlogHer09 conference last week and we're so excited to share our experience. Even though we have worked together for more than two years, this was my first chance to spend some real quality time with my editor Brandy Schaffels. We...[Read on]

Wine Buys - When is a Deal Not a Deal (or, How Not to Buy Wine to Pour Down the Drain)

I LOVE a great deal - on anything. You name it. And in these economic times - soon to be known as Era of the Bargain - there are deals to be had...and deals to make you mad.Even if you're not watching your nickels, dimes and quarters, you can find yoursel...[Read on]

Three key tips to fuel savings at the pump for fourth of July travelers

With summer travel season half over and the Fourth of July weekend approaching, drivers know it is more important than ever to properly maintain their vehicles to ensure maximum gas mileage. To get the most out of a tank of gas, experts suggest that, in ...[Read on]

Back to School Dorm/Apartment: Cheap Ways to Shop

Decorating is tough. Not only do you have to match your room basics to your style and color preferences, but you have to stay within your budget - which, for many college-bound chicks, is pretty small. Coupled with a seemingly never-ending shopping list, ...[Read on]

Women & Wine - Things We Should be Buying or Doing For Our Emotional Well Being

This is the constant conversation that is now starting to make its way into the press - I know this for a fact because as I was checking out of the grocery store this a.m. the Newsweek cover barked out at me START SHOPPING NOW. This is a I have been talk...[Read on]

Lean, Clean & Green: A Chick’s Guide to Reducing Her Carbon “Cookprint”

Environmentalists have been warning us for years about the damaging effects our lifestyles have on the planet. They spoke and we listened. We followed their recommendations and changed the way in which we shopped, consumed, drove and worked. We replace...[Read on]

Fun car stuff we found while traveling

With all our Female Friendly training visits, and new vehicle introductions, sometimes it seems like AskPatty staffers are on a plane practically every week.I don't know about you, but I love to read the inflight magazines, and am especially entertained b...[Read on]

Summer Tire Tips: From Bridgestone

Always keep tires inflated at levels listed in owner manual. To ensure proper pressurereading, check tires when they are cool. Air pressure should be checked about once a week for routine driving. When possible, start and stop vehicle slowly and deceler...[Read on]

A Chick’s Guide to Clever (Over)packing

I’ve become a notorious over-packer amongst my family and friends. My bags are usually hovering on the edge of overweight when I fly (or sometimes just blatantly too heavy, like when I went back to school in August this year with 3 suitcases, 2 of whic...[Read on]

A Chick’s Guide to Clever (Over)packing

I’ve become a notorious over-packer amongst my family and friends. My bags are usually hovering on the edge of overweight when I fly (or sometimes just blatantly too heavy, like when I went back to school in August this year with 3 suitcases, 2 of whic...[Read on]

KidsandCars.org says "Don't Stop Giving Thanks!"

It's the day after Thanksgiving: the feast has been devoured, the dishes have been washed, and all you've got left are leftovers, right? Wrong! Even though today is Black Friday, and practically everybody is out shopping, KidsandCars.org reminds us they'...[Read on]

Sassy City Chicks LA Fashion Bash and Ride & Drive Sponsored by Chevrolet

I am really looking forward to being a VIP guest at the upcoming Sassy City Chicks LA Fashion Bash on Thursday, April 22 at the Petersen Automotive Museum in mid-Wilshire's Museum Row. The Sassy City Chicks LA Fashion bash will feature dozens of desig...[Read on]

Tickets: Don't be a Prisoner to High Auto Insurance Rates

When shopping for car insurance, one of the first things you'll be asked is: "Have you had any moving violations (tickets) in the last three years?" If the answer is "yes," don't worry, you're not alone. You have something in common with millions of d...[Read on]

Tickets: Don't be a prisoner to high auto insurance rates

When shopping for car insurance, one of the first things you'll be asked is: "Have you had any moving violations (tickets) in the last three years?" If the answer is "yes," don't worry, you're not alone. You have something in common with millions of d...[Read on]

For Earth Day I bought an Eco-Friendlier Car!

It's Earth Day and this celebration is virtually the holy grail of holidays for environmentalism so in honor of the importance of going green and being earth friendly I bought another brand spanking new eco-friendly car! I did a lot of research (both o...[Read on]

AskPatty.com's Certified Female Friendly® Blog Carnival - December Edition

Our Certified Female Friendly® locations continue to give generously through the holiday season, and in this month's Blog Carnival, the bells are definitely all a-jingle. Toys for Tots drives abound, pet adoption drives warm hearts with cold noses, foo...[Read on]

City Series Part Ten: Minneapolis

Ranked as one of the America’s best cities, and the second most fun city in the country by the Ritz Cracker FUNomenal Places Study, Minneapolis is full of attractions ready to be explored.From arts, live music and great restaurants to sports and parks, ...[Read on]

Art & Thought: Celebration: The Birthday of Chinese Art

When I was young, every birthday was celebrated like a grand occasion. My parents would rent out the private dining room in my favorite Chinese restaurant, and they would invite all my relatives - even distant cousins I had never met before - to gather ...[Read on]

City Series, Part 12: Pittsburgh

While it may have a reputation as the “City of Steel,” Pittsburgh should probably consider changing its motto to the “City of Colleges.” Home to Carlow University, Chatham University, Duqesne University, University of Pittsburgh and others, the ci...[Read on]