Maressa Brown

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I am a writer and occasional editor. My work has appeared in Better Homes & Gardens, First for WomenWoman's World, AOL, YourTango and various other publications. Interests include Mexican food, reading, pop culture, jewelry, summer, and natural health. I've lived in Chicago, Boston, London, L.A. and Manhattan and now reside in north NJ with my Jersey boy fiance. In our free time, we frequent BYOB spots, buy overpriced produce (but it's so pretty!) at Whole Foods and do bizarrely huge loads of laundry. 

 

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Technology Love & Learn

'Teen Mom' Maci Bookout's Latest Twitter Move Will Save Her From Heartache

Posted by Maressa Brown
on May 23, 2012 at 12:49 PM

Maci BOokout and BentleyPhoto of Maci and son Bentley captioned, "The one thats ALWAYS been there."After a sad breakup, the last thing you need is to read your ex's status updates or tweets. But that doesn't stop many of us from thinking social media stalking is an acceptable activity to engage in, even whilst attempting to get over someone. Thankfully, Teen Mom's Maci Bookout knows better.

Following what appeared to be a dramatic split -- involving a sketch-tastic nude photo requests from her supercross racer BF Kyle Regal to Maci's friend, country singer Cady Groves -- Maci's made it official on Twitter. Not with chatty tweets about the breakup, but by unfollowing Regal and deleting all of their mushy photos from her Instagram/Twitter feed.

Good. Call. Maci!

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Food & Party Yum!

Gooey Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

Posted by Maressa Brown
on May 23, 2012 at 11:01 AM
Recipe A Day

caramel rice krispie treatsFor a total chocolate freak, I'm actually slightly obsessed with a few desserts that have nothing to do with cocoa. Two biggies: Caramel (ideally the salted caramel variety -- which gives it a little kick!) and Rice Krispie Treats. There's definitely something to be said about the texture of sweets, and both ooey-gooey caramel and crispy, krackly RKTs have something goin' in that department.

So obviously, whoever came up with the idea of combining the two is a mad genius! Love that a recipe like this is also super kid-friendly in the kitchen -- oh, and fast, too!

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Technology Love & Learn

Innocent Facebook Updates Will Lead to Your Worst Wedding Nightmare

Posted by Maressa Brown
on May 22, 2012 at 10:24 PM

woman typing at a deskI've been told that I'm living a real-life version of Everybody Loves Raymond. For the records, I'm Debra. My fiance is Raymond. And his parents are Marie and Frank. And in the fact that we are currently planning our spring 2013 nuptials, and you've got a recipe for a lot of migraines. The latest: A 101 lesson on why brides-to-be must be careful about what they post on Facebook (or Twitter, for that matter).

Oh, sure, when you're first starting out in your blissfully engaged bubble you believe the entire Internet is yours for the taking. Pinterest is your oyster! Twitter is your go-to spot for crowd-sourcing info on any and everything wedding! And Facebook is your familiar stomping ground to share not just your shiny new relationship status but your highs and lows along the oft bumpy road to "I do," as well. Just booked the venue? Found the dress of your dreams? Decided on a cake flavor? Hooray! Share with friends in a status update!

Or don't. No, really, don't.

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Love & Sex Awww!

Queen Elizabeth Gave Prince William & Kate Middleton the Best Wedding 'Gift' Ever

Posted by Maressa Brown
on May 22, 2012 at 9:10 PM

royal wedding kiss on balconyBe honest: Whenever you think of Queen Elizabeth, you don't think of a warm and fuzzy ol' granny. That woman is a monarch. She means business. But, you know, to Prince William, she is HRH Grandma. And having a grandmother with that much power has its perks! Especially when it comes to a wedding, which -- even when it's not a royal one -- can get so out of hand super fast.

In a new ITV1 documentary about Queen Elizabeth that airs next month, Wills opens up about how when he first started planning his wedding to Kate Middleton, he was handed the original royal wedding guest list (by whom is not clear) with 777 names on it ... and apparently, "not one person I knew or Catherine knew." How horrific! And we thought the royal wedding was all fun and games. Ha!

So how did Wills cope?

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Entertainment LOL

Kristen Stewart Reveals How She Really Feels About '50 Shades of Grey' (VIDEO)

Posted by Maressa Brown
on May 22, 2012 at 5:26 PM

kristen stewart reads 50 shades of greyEver since Fifty Shades of Grey hit mainstream consciousness, and we all found out who inspired E.L. James' hit series, I'm sure fans have been wondering what the heck Kristen Stewart has to say about the phenomenon. After all, it was her -- or at least, a character she portrays -- who inspired the novels. And obviously, there are tons of KStew fans out there who want to see her star as Anastasia Steele in the forthcoming Fifty flick.

So I know exactly what After Hours With MTV's Josh Horowitz was playing at when he recently urged the Snow White & the Huntsman cast read the book aloud. (Oh yes, he did.) Sure, watching Charlize Theron's reading of Ana discovering Christian's "oh so happy trail" is hilarious, but that wasn't the point of the scheme. Hells no! I'm sure Horowitz just wanted to a juicy reaction and some nifty soundbytes out of KStew! And, I gotta hand it to the guy -- he succeeded.

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