Antonia van der Meer knows brides!
Wedding registries can certainly be overwhelming, but they're definitely not an outdated ritual. Modern Bride's EIC herself has the answers for creating the perfect registry. So check 'em out then shoppers... start your engines!


Are you ready for Season 5 yet? What kind of guests do you wanna hear from? What sort of giveaways do you crave more of? What do you wanna hear Tyra say?

In tough times, scoring swag is a surefire way to feel better!
Just because times are tough doesn't mean you don't deserve some swag every now and then. And what's the only thing better than swag -- free swag. And why not throw in some free trips too! How can you make all this good stuff happen?

It's confessions of a recessionista!
Tyra is the self-proclaimed "Queen of Cheap," and today she's sharing some of her thrifty ways. Together with a team of swag-experts, Tyra shows us how to score the swag, earn some extra cash and travel the country for just pennies! Plus, we'll meet more thrifters from around the country who let us in on their secrets of earning extra money and living the luxe life for less.


Over in the Tyra Show Community, Rebecca found a list that she wanted to share. It's a "Man Code" and it's chock-full of goodies like:
Thou shall not rent the movie Chocolate. The universal compensation for buddies who help you move is beer. A man must never own a cat or like his girlfriend's cat.
Crazy, right? So what about you? Do you have your own code?
Tell Us: Do you help a friend no matter what? Are you saving up a dollar a day for your dream house? Do you refuse to date people who wear the color orange? What's your own personal code?

We know you need a break. You work hard, play hard, live hard... you deserve a serious vacation, am I right?
Luckily, our friends over at Luxaholics are giving away one such amazing mega vacation. Click below and register to win a Mexican Riviera getaway at the lush beachfront Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya resort, packed with amenities usually kept for A-list celebs only.
An easy summer appetizer any girl can whip up -- no Martha Stewart skills required!
Feel like if you take another bite of boring potato salad, you're gonna scream? Yeah, BBQ burn-out happens to the best of us. But if you're throwing a summer soiree and want to break free from the same old/same old, feast your gorgeous eyes on this! Compliments of Carmine's, the famous family-style Italian eatery, here's a really simple recipe that's bound to wow your hungry guests: Roasted Peppers, Anchovies and Fresh Mozzarella.

Our friends at Essence know that lounging around on a day off does not have to mean looking shlubby. They scouted the streets for the chicest day-off looks that are both comfy and stylish, and fit great on just about every body shape.


My buddy Kermit D. Frog says "it's not east being green." And though I feel for my little friend, it's not as hard as it may seem to be green.
President Obama recently spoke at the G8 Summit about the importance of nations and their leaders to take steps to prevent further climate change and environmental decay around the globe, while insuring healthier, longer lives for all of us. He also acknowledged that there will be obstacles to global action, due to the political complexities and national concerns of individual countries.
What the hell does that mean? Well, it means that if we wait solely for governments of the world to act, we risk living in a world where WALL-E will have to come to our rescue! So as we await bold action by leaders around the world, the responsibility falls to us. If we are going begin to live with greater respect for the world given to us and improve our own day-to-day living conditions, we can't just wait for politicians to fix the problem.
Here are actions we can all take that may seem small but can really make a difference!