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Nominate The Single Diaries to the 100 Best Websites for Women!
Help us Make the Forbes list of 100 Best Websites for Women 2014

Single Girls we’re looking to you to lend us a hand by nominating The Single Diaries for Forbes 5th annual round up of the best websites for women. Each year the publisher curates a list of sites which ‘provide take-away information and tools that directly benefit you. [Sites that] will cultivate your career, inspire change, or maybe just make you think a little differently.‘ To give you a better idea, here’s a look at last year’s list.

When we launched our site we did so with the mission to advise and inspire young women like ourselves to grow with the challenges we face each day. Though we call it The Single Diaries, we use ‘Single‘ not as a way to define relationship status but as a way to emphasize the importance of having strong and healthy relationships, starting with the one you nourish with yourself. We hope that we’ve been able to deliver content that not only entertains you but also helps you learn something new, motivates you to accomplish your goals, and inspires you to dream bigger.

If that is the case, we would truly be honored to have your support as we strive to accomplish this big dream of ours. To cast you nomination, simply

1. Click Here
- You can also vote by tweeting @Forbes using #BestSitesForWomen
2. Include your nominations in the comment section at the end of the article.
- Click on the “+Comment Now” link under the title of the article, and sign on by creating an account or simply logging on through one of your social media accounts.
- “I would like to nominate The Single Diaries (www.toastmeetsjam.com) because…”
3. Explain why The Single Diaries deserves recognition and its role in your life as an intelligent, ambitious woman.

You may wish to comment on:
- Our mission to support young women in the way we are redefining ‘single’ for our generation.
- Our breadth of content from the light and fun (Barre to Brunch, Happy Baby to Happy Hour) to the truly inspirational (I quite my job to follow my dreams).
- Our interviews with aspirational women who are following their dreams be it starting their own businesses, making their own documentaries, or forging their way in the music industry.
- Our league of contributors who add unique voices and opinions to our content from sharing their personal journeys to their expert advice.
- Our practical and useful tips like building a budget, doing your taxes, and organizing your closet.
- Our lessons on everything from surviving a computer crash to building your personal brand.
- Or whatever else it is that personally speaks to you!
This month marks the 1 year anniversary of The Single Diaries and we couldn’t imagine a better way to top it off than to join this list. We appreciate all the love and support you’ve shown us the past 12 months and hope to celebrate this accomplishment with you all!

Superbly Single,

Jen
August 6, 2014
How to Pack Your Beauty Products

8 Must-Know Packing Tricks for Your Next Trip

This week I take off for a 10 day trip to Europe to visit two countries I’ve yet to explore. First stop–Cannes, France where my boyfriend and I will meet up with a group of his old college friends. Beach days, bike rides, and shopping the open air markets are all on the agenda. From there we head off to Vienna, the current residence of one of our travel mates. With no formal plans, our main mission is to soak up the city like a local.

France and Vienna fall somewhere on the list as the 32nd and 33rd countries that I’ve had the pleasure of visiting. Most of my travel was done in college through study abroad, service trips, and a short stint interning at an airline. Though post-graduation, I’ve made it a point to spend time abroad at least once each year.

All of this to say that, over the past decade or so, I’ve grown into a fairly well-seasoned traveler. While I don’t claim to be of Samantha Brown or Anthony Bourdain status, I do have quite a few travel tips and tricks up my sleeve. One particular area I’ve learned to master is the art of packing.

5 years ago when I paid my first visit to Europe, I brought with me the largest suitcase I could find and had it packed as full as it’s zippers would allow. Trust me– you only make that mistake once. My new rule of thumb is to never pack more than a carry-on. Of course, with limited space and TSA rules to abide, this poses a certain set of challenges, especially when it comes to packing beauty products. However, I promise that with the right know-how and a little creativity you can pack everything you need without upgrading to a checked bag.

Read on for 8 of my favorite tricks on how to pack your beauty products. And if you’re wondering what to pack make sure to check out my favorite beauty travel essentials!

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August 4, 2014
The Songstress| An Interview with Singer/ Songwriter Missy Modell

Finding Your Beat with Singer/Songwriter Missy Modell

In this episode of Toast Meets Jam I caught up with singer/songwriter Missy Modell at one of our favorite LA hot spots- Axe. As we dug into our very Venice Basic Bowls, she caught me up on her pursuit of a career in the music industry.

At the age of 24 Missy had already established herself as a singer on the rise. Self described as the “Rihanna to an Eminem soundtrack” she had found her beat touring college campuses with other up and coming artists. Fast forward a few years and this leading lading has declared it time to pave a new path–this time one that provides a true reflection of her unabashed, fun, beautiful self.

She talks with me about her musical journey, the process of self discovery, and why it’s time for her to take center-stage.

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July 31, 2014
Super Foods You Aren’t Eating (But Ought to Be)

6 Super Foods that Need to Be on Your Grocery List Now!

Single Girl Super Foods by jenhacker on Polyvore

I think it’s safe to say that both Catherine and I maintain healthy obsession with food. There is little that can get in between us and a great meal at one of our favorite restaurants or a note worthy newcomer on the scene. Just check out this post if you’re hard pressed to believe.

Though we aren’t ones to turn our noses up to a gourmet burger or overloaded chocolate chip cookie, we respect that these occasional indulgences must be balanced out with generally healthier habits. So, while we’ll gladly dish on a lush dessert one day, we’re just as happy to cleanse our systems with a smoothie and a farmer’s market salad the next. I guess you could say we’re amateur experts on both sides of the table–the decadent and the disciplined.

Over the past few years my diet has taken an overall turn for the healthier. In the past, I was a victim to the fat-free, sugar-free fads, regularly stocking my pantry with highly processed foods that I thought were good for me. I’ve since come to recognize that the healthiest way to eat is to primarily stick to whole, natural, and real foods.

Like many of you, I’ve read the articles on ‘super foods’ and the benefits of incorporating these nutrient dense eats into my diet. At this point, I’m sure most of us could rattle off many of the foods that generally make these lists- blueberries, almonds, greek yogurt…. But lately, I’ve been introduced to a whole new host of ‘super foods’ that rarely make theses popular posts. From fighting inflammation, to boosting your metabolism and helping you get glowing skin, these 6 foods are power house additions to your pantry. Check out what makes them awesome and our hand picked recipes to help you add them into your diet.

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July 23, 2014
Your Guide to the Hottest Summer Concerts

The Summer Concerts You Don’t Want to Miss

Last Thursday the Santa Monica Pier hosted its first Twilight Concert of the summer. Out of all the things I look forward to during these months, these beach-side concerts definitely score high on the list. It’s hard to beat cozying up with friends for a sandy sunset picnic with the sounds of waves crashing to one side and live music on the other. If you live in LA or happen to be passing through, add this to your calendar as a must-do.

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July 16, 2014