Jane Buckingham

Who deserves to be remembered more than Mom? But it doesn't have to break the bank to get her a gift she'll love!

Let me start by saying I am a fan of technology. A big fan. I'm happy that my kids are in some ways more fluent than I am when it comes to tech. I like that that my son can change the settings on my iPhone faster than I can...

A recent Harris study, conducted on behalf of the White Pages, discovered that more Americans know their neighbors' cars than their neighbors' kids. Most people don't know their neighbors' first names, let alone cellphone numbers or email addresses. Well, I guess if I were more worried about my...

As a trend forecaster, one of the questions I get asked most often other than, "What's the hot new handbag?" is: "Where do you find your trends???" The answer is never easy. It's always a complicated mix of talking, reading, researching, travelling and on and on. However, after a recent...

Gloria Steinem may not be thrilled, but there may a new breed of feminist -- and she swears, belches, and in extreme situations may even defecate in the middle of the street. If there was one thing the success of this month's Bridesmaids box office success story showed us, it's...

As someone who was raised by a staunch feminist who would literally turn in her grave at the title, I know I'll risk my invite to the Women's Conference with this piece, but look, I'm beginning to wonder.

I've been studying young women (and men) for over 20 years. True,...

I was speaking to a woman I adore and admire, Jess Weiner, a self-esteem and self-empowerment expert who recently gave a talk to Youth Camp Associations.

She was telling me that one of the big issues at camps today is whether kids should be allowed to bring their technology...

My friend Gail Arbanel recently shared the story of a bright young freshman woman here in LA who went happily off to a fraternity dinner. It was a coveted invitation. What wasn't desired was the drug in her drink. She sat down next to a boy who gestured to her...

Here are some of my hottest gift ideas for some of the hardest people to shop for during this hectic holiday. And if you get tired of listening to me, it uses a cool technology where you can roll over anything you see and click on it to buy it....

With Breast Cancer Awareness month starting October 1st, here's your chance to show your support for all of the great research that is being done to find a cure for the disease that effects one in eight women.

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If you judge what's hot by the amount of discourse in the public realm then it seems Sesame Street may well be what's "in" among Hipsters. Who knew Cookie Monster and Elmo would be causing the kind of stir usually reserved for Russell Brand and Mel Gibson.

In case you...

Co-authored by Victoria Doramus

There is nothing like back-to-school shopping to relieve the bite of summer's end and first-day-of-school butterflies. This year's shopping list essentials are retro-inspired and designed with an eye for sustainability. A old-school aesthetic with a modern sensibility, the must-have products this year are bright and bold,...

I will admit that I think about my weight at least three times a day. And nothing puts me in a bad mood like trying on my "skinny" jeans and wondering whether perhaps I had grabbed my daughter's pair by mistake as they won't go past my thighs. But if...

Okay, I'll admit it. Father's Day is not on the top of my list of favorite holidays. As a full time working mom with a husband who travels several days a week, there are times when I think, "wasn't last Tuesday when I left work early and canceled an important...

Forget the boring pens and briefcases -- these graduation gifts will leave any student inspired and excited for the next step!

The ultimate survival guide: Sure, they can't make their bed or wash a dish, but this emergency kit has...