From The Publisher: If Rihanna & Chris Brown ReUnite

Dear Readers,I saw some interesting rants about the possibility of pop star Rihanna and Grammy winner Chris Brown getting back together. As usual, I cocked my head to the side and laughed.If Rihanna and Chris Brown get back together, I won't be upset. Rihanna is a grown woman who knows more of this story than I do. If she is willing to forgive and move on from this situation than I have no problem with doing the same. If she is healing from this trauma and willing to give friendship another chance...

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Business: Kyleigh's Closet

Julia Kurtz is a stay at home mom living in Seattle, Washington. She is the owner of an online shoe boutique for gently used baby shoes called KyleighsCloset.com.Julia says her best tip for entrepreneurship is to marry an engineer. She has 3 beautiful girls Sierra 11, Brielle 6 and Kyleigh 4."I started selling Sierra’s baby clothes on ebay in 2000 & I started the website 3 years ago. I was addicted to baby shoes but done having babies, what’s a girl to do?" Julia remarked. "It was my wonderful...

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Reader Mail: I Am Not A Victim, I'm A Vessel

Dear Te-Erika,I found your site at random while viewing news. I read the article & thankfully found your website. I have to tell you that I've been absolutely hooked since then! Its only been a week but this is a site I KNOW I'll continue to read for as long as its there!I'm extremely grateful for this site. I cant begin to explain the importance to me and how important it could be to so many more women out there, if they only knew it existed, but I know the news will spread and what a blessing...

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When You're A Bad Girl

Mind your mannersCross your legsSpeak softlyWear skirts with heelsBecome an excellent cook Find joy in cleaning Become a nurseOr a teacher Nurse your babiesLook the other way when he straysAnd you’ll masterBeing…a ladyBut…WHEN YOU’RE A BAD GIRL…these rules don’t make any sense. In fact, those who follow these rules seem crazy. Exactly what happens to the women who don’t follow the rules? Hmm…Let’s take a look shall we.Angelina JolieAngelina Jolie gets enough flack from women who say she’s a home...

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The Smart Girls Way To Entrepreneurship

Jean BrittinghamSeattle, Washingtonwww.SmartGirlsWay.comMSS: Tell us about the inspiration behind The Smart Girl's Way. What changed in your life to help you to first seek to learn a smarter way to do things?Around five years ago, I became obsessed with the idea that women could make a huge impact on the way that businesses and the world were run if we could only embrace the ways in which we are different from men and bring those significant differences to scale. Traits like passion, collaboration...

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MySavvySisters.Com Celebrates Our 1 Year Anniversary

Today MySavvySisters.Com celebrates our one year anniversary! We've had lots of fun bringing you the BEST in women's empowerment news, features and videos.We look forward to helping you grow for many more years to come.VIDEO BE...

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Just To Make You Smile: Free Hugs Prank Video

I have stood outside with a FREE HUGS sign before and it is an amazing experience that connects you with strangers emotionally. Try doing it with a jerk standing next to you offering deluxe hugs for $2. The results- HILARIOUS!Enjoy this Free Hugs Prank VIDEO- Just To Make You Sm...

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Poll Results: What Are Your Plans For Valentines Day?

MySavvySisters.Com posted a poll that asked its readers to answer the question: What are your plans for Valentines Day?Of the women who responded:14% answered - Spending time with my significant other14% answered - Spending time with my family35% answered - I will be home alone- again35% answered - I hate commercial holidaysAnalysis- The majority of My Savvy Sisters are not thrilled about Valentines Day.Who would be thrilled about being reminded for a whole 24 hours that there is no great love in...

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EDITORIAL: Mortgage Bust

By Christina FerminPolitics & SocietyRecently a deal was struck with 5 of the major banks here in the U.S. over unethical mortgage practices and foreclosure abuse. Ally Financial, Bank of America, WellsFargo, Citibank and JP Morgan Chase agreed to a $26 billion settlement while lowering the principle amount owed on underwater mortgages. For those who have lost their homes to illegal foreclosure practices, they will get a measly $1,800. While the full scope of the deal has not been announced...

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President Obama's Budget Outlines Continued Commitment to Hunger

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Bread for the World is pleased that President Obama's fiscal year 2013 budget proposal presents a fairly balanced approach to deficit reduction. The budget also protects important programs for hungry and poor people, creates jobs, and promotes economic mobility."This is a strong indication of the president's priorities as Congress begins consideration of the budget resolution," said Rev. David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World. "Now, more...

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From The Publisher: The Value of Entertainment

Dear Readers,I was always one to gripe about the fact that men in tight pants holding a ball were paid millions of dollars to run across a field while our public school teachers have to get second jobs while they take on the insurmountable task of educating our children.I couldn't stand it when people would make a fuss about celebrities, especially rappers, who do nothing but gyrate to degrading lyrics that do not uplift or educate or help anyone in any way.Then, when I heard the news that songtress...

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Whitney Houston Dies At 48

Whitney Houston's publicist announced that the mega star had passed away. Tributes to her music and her life were shared across every form of media throughout the world.There is not a person born after 1980 that has not been intimately impacted by her music. Even while she lived it was an ill fated attempt to even try to sing a Whitney Houston song because no one in the world could match her vocal skills.The impact that news of her death has been compared to that of Michael Jackson. I only hope...

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