Everything She Wants

We love to share inspirational stories about women who step out on faith and start their own businesses. And that’s exactly what Efe Cierkowski did when she left behind a lucrative corporate job and opened A Sip of Art , a charitable BYOB painting class studio in West Orange, New Jersey that's perfect for holiday parties. Born in Ghana, Cierkowski was inspired to become an entrepreneur after her second daughter was born prematurely and she needed more control over her schedule.  Efe Cierkowski, owner of A Sip of Art. “Maya was born prematurely at 27 weeks and spent two months in the [hospital] in New Jersey. I spent the majority of my maternity leave there and not long after she came home I had to return to work at my corporate job," Efe explained. "That was the moment I knew I wanted more control and flexibility of my time and life, but fear of replacing my income was the biggest thing holding me back.” The 37-year-old continued: “In 2015 it finally click...

Michelle Breyer, co-founder of NaturallyCurly.com, has been on the frontlines of the curly hair revolution since 1998. The former business journalist was inspired to start the website after “a lifetime of fighting my curly hair and feeling like I didn't fit the accepted standard of beauty.” Now curly hair sisters of all races and ethnic backgrounds can learn Breyer’s tips of the trade in her first book, The Curl Revolution: Inspiring Stories andPractical Advice from the NaturallyCurly Community .   We caught up with the busy entrepreneur, via email. Photo courtesy of NaturallyCurly Everything She Wants : How did the idea for NaturallyCurly.com come about? Michelle Breyer : [After] a few mimosas at a party. I was working as a reporter at a newspaper with some fellow curly friends and we were complaining about our hair on a humid Austin day. Someone overheard us and thought it was crazy that people could spend so much time talking about their hair. He suggested...

Sunday, October 29th is International Cat Day.  Here at  Everything She Wants , we're all about cats.  One of the biggest dilemmas cat lovers face is traveling with their feline friends. But if you are flying out of JFK Airport in New York City, you can rest assured that your kitty is in good hands. The state-of-the-art  ARK provides pre- and post-travel animal care and veterinary services for pets, including cats, dogs, horses, birds, livestock and exotic animals in a competent and compassionate manner. The ARK provides an efficient, safe and low stress environment for both our human and animal clients. The facility provides 24/7 access to and from a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility, enabling the safe handling and efficient delivery of horses, pets, birds and livestock by air. Animals are moved from jets directly into ARK branded transport vehicles and taken to The ARK where they receive immediate care or begin required quaranti...

Summer's not over yet.  So there's still plenty of time to enjoy a picnic in the park, on your rooftop or in your backyard. And no picnic is complete with yummy pasta salad, decadent deviled eggs and delish s ammies.   To help you prepare the perfect picnic basket, here are a few healthy recipes from our friends at Bumble Bee Seafoods . ·        No-Mayo Tuna Avocado Salad —Swap avocado and Greek yogurt for mayo in this recipe spin-off. ·        Tuna Salad Deviled Eggs —A fun and easy twist on an all-time favorite. ·        Colorful Tuna Pasta —Pasta salad holds up well and the flavors actually get better with time. Try a whole wheat pasta for extra fiber, plus your favorite veggies, and protein-rich beans or a lean protein, like Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore Tuna, and you have yourself a complete picnic meal. ·        Fruit Inf...

The weather is hot and party planning can be stressful, but the secret to a successful summertime fête is good wine. Whether you’re planning a barbecue, beach getaway, or an al fresco dinner party there’s really only one thing you need: Mionetto   Prosecco Mini Bottles!  Available in R osé   Extra Dry Sparkling  and classic  Prosecco Treviso Brut, t his delightful drink can be paired with grilled foods, made into delicious cocktails, or served straight up – and it’s perfect for your summer festivities.  While anytime is the  right  time to pop a bottle, here are are few of our fave places to enjoy  Mionetto   Prosecco Mini Bottles! Poolside Making cocktails poolside can be a slight struggle - trying to keep the pitchers full, cool, and free of chlorine water is a full time job! Instead use buckets of Mionetto Prosecco’s mini bottles on ice, ready to grab and go. You can serve the bottles with a matching straw for simple p...

Oprah loves bread.  We do, too...but in moderation. When we get that carb craving we reach for a slice of Rudi's Organic Bakery , which are about as healthy and wholesome as bread can get. Rudi's has been baking small batch breads for over thirty-five years and is the leading producer of certified organic breads in the U.S., but Everything She Wants was recently introduced to the brand at an Editor's Showcase in New York City. Grilled apple and brie sandwich on Rudi's Cinnamon Raisin Bread. Rudi's graciously sent us a several loaves of its yummy Cinnamon Raisin Bread , with 15 grams of whole grains and loaded with plenty of plump organic raisins and organic sunflower seeds in each slice. The bread makes a delish sweet and savory snack anytime of the day. We love our slice slathered with crunchy organic almond butter. Rudi's raisin bread makes great sandwiches and French toast, too. Check out this fun recipe. French Toast made with Rudi's Organi...

Celebrity hair stylist Larry Sims ' work speaks for itself -- Gabrielle Union's sleek tresses; Tracee Ellis Ross's unruly curls; Lupita Nyong'o's tapered natural; and Zendaya's ever-changing mane. Sims, a former dancer and choreographer, is also the star of his own raucous reality show on Bravo, Invite Only Cabo . Larry Sims To get you ready to sit pretty pool-and-beach-side, we asked the Los Angeles-based hair guru for a few summer hair care tips and product picks. 1. The healthiest way of wearing your hair is embracing your natural texture without using any heat. Use styling products the got2b kinkier collection to add shine and bounce to you curls. Product pick : Long-lasting curl definition doesn’t have  to come at the expense of flirty, finger-twirl-able locks.  got2b kinkier gloss ‘n define curling mousse  gives moveable  and weightless hold for touchable feel and shiny bouncy  looking curls while hel...