Norma Vally Hammer
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Toolbelt Diva: How To Stock A Toolbox

May 20, 2013 by

By Norma Vally, the Toolbelt Diva - I approach buying tools with passion and savvy - much the way I shoe shop. My mantra guiding me through the tool corral is you get what you pay for. Your initial thought may be, “Hey, I only need this tool (shoe) for one project (party), so why spend a lot?” The truth is projects always come up (as do social functions) and a high quality tool (shoe) will go the ... [Read More]

Founders Heather & Ryan
7 Comments Consumer Goods ● Entrepreneurship ● Shopping

LilaMae.com Responsibly Made In The USA

January 11, 2013 by

Over the years, the once abundant and pride evoking Made in the USA label has grown more scarce, thanks to companies taking manufacturing overseas. But the now seemingly rare label is blazing a path on the comeback trail, experiencing a surge in prestige as more and more discerning shoppers demand domestically produced premium products. It is with this in mind that WYSKs Ryan Dempsey Argentieri and Heather ... [Read More]

Lisa Paul at American Girl Doll store in Chicago
1 Comment Consumer Goods ● Holiday ● Motherhood ● Shopping ● Womanhood

Christmas: The Anti-Women Holiday… A Working Mom Makes Her Case

January 3, 2013 by

By Lisa C. Paul December 21, 2012 A few years ago a friend of mine told me that her mom described Christmas as an "Anti-Women Holiday." I was aghast and viewed it as cynical and contrary to the spirit of the season. AND then, as my kids and I grew older, my obligations increased, and time became less, I became honest with myself and admitted: It is all I can do, as a working mom, to juggle the balls I ... [Read More]

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3 Comments Books ● Consumer Goods ● Fashion ● Food & Drinks ● Holiday ● Shopping

Holiday Gift Guide 2012

December 3, 2012 by

We've searched high and low to find the perfect, WYSKy holiday gifts for all of the women in your life this year. Since women are like snowflakes - no two are the same - we've included great gift options for lots of different types of women... even the naughty ones. ... [Read More]

Crowd of Shoppers
2 Comments Consumer Goods ● Holiday ● News ● Shopping

Up to 147 Million Shoppers to Visit Stores, Shop Online Black Friday Weekend

November 23, 2012 by

Black Friday has become a holiday of sorts, unto itself, marked by a barrage of too-good-to-miss deals shoved down our throats by retailers, via commercials, social media and digital marketing, mobile alerts, circulars, etc. The intent... to lure hungry, bargain hunters away from their families and feast tables on Thanksgiving night as well as during the ungodly hours of the following morning all so stores ... [Read More]

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4 Comments Digital ● Fashion ● Innovation ● Shopping

Denim Goes Social… Update Your Status While Updating Your Look

November 20, 2012 by

We are officially heading into the world of denim, 2.0. Long gone are the days of finding your perfect pair of jeans based just on fit, cut or wash, now you can add social media status to the list of features. So, if you are one of those people that can’t wait the few minutes it takes to update your social status on Facebook or Twitter via your smartphone or tablet, these new “Social Denim” jeans by ... [Read More]

KitchenAid Espresso Countertop Appliances
6 Comments Consumer Goods ● Food & Drinks ● Shopping

Bringing Sexy Back To The Kitchen

November 16, 2012 by

Never thought we'd use the word "sexy" to describe a kitchen appliance, but that all changed when we came face to finish with KitchenAid's latest color option... ESPRESSO. The allure of its rich, dark, metallic hue is nothing short of hypnotizing and you can't help but want to make something sinfully delicious when you see a slick countertop appliance enrobed in it. The eye-catching espresso is available ... [Read More]

Sandy Glaze_Founder & Owner Sin in Linen
5 Comments Consumer Goods ● Design ● Entrepreneurship ● Fashion ● Shopping

Sandy Glaze Makes Us Want To Sin In Linen

November 9, 2012 by

Skull and leopard and tiki prints... oh my! Ten years ago, while on the hunt for a comforter, Sandy Glaze came up empty handed thanks to a lack of bedding options that matched her adventurous style. So in true WYSKy form, Sandy set out to create her own line of quality bedding with the edgy look she longed for... tough and bold, yet still feminine. The result was Sin in Linen, a home goods company she ... [Read More]