Patty Gopez

Patty is a Los Angeles-based entertainment journalist and self-proclaimed pop culture junkie. She was previously an editor at Buzznet and lives and breathes entertainment. When she's not writing, you can catch her sitting in the middle of a dark theater catching the latest flick, whipping up tasty treats or snuggling with her pug, Romeo.

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in Personal Finance

What You Don’t Know About the Routing Number on a Check

For people who have never used a check – or haven’t used one in a long time – are probably not too familiar with the numbers at the very bottom of the check. There are usually three sets along the bottom of checks and while they may seem pretty random, they actually serve a purpose: […] More
in Health

The Best Ways to Treat Baby Acne

Having acne as a teen or even as an adult can be quite the problem; after all, who wants an unflattering skin condition on their face?! While acne tends to be an issue more commonly in the pre-teen and puberty phase in one’s life, it is also possible as an older person. But did you […] More
in DIY Projects

Five DIY Dog Treats You Should Make for Your Pet

Let’s admit it: many of our dogs are deserving of treats on a daily basis. When your canine is behaving itself more than usual and has been good, it’s only fair and gives a nice little surprise when you gift your dog with a treat or two. Many of us hesitate to give our dogs […] More
in DIY Projects

You Can Save Money If You Learn How to Knit

These days, it seems like everything can be given to you… for a price. There are a lot of things that require just a tiny bit of work to do, but instead many people will choose the easy – and more expensive – way. When you’re pinching pennies here and there and learning how to […] More
in Parenting

Tips on Shopping With a Teen Who Has Body Issues

Having body issues is no stranger for teens – heck, it even affects many of us in our 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond. Shopping for clothes is one of the worst things (and possibly even the biggest nightmare) for someone who has body issues – and being a teenager just only makes it worse. After […] More
in Health

Here are The Best Ways to Take Care of a Charlie Horse

Waking up abruptly in the middle of the night after having a good sleep up until then is pretty bad – what’s worse is when you wake up with a Charlie Horse. That sudden muscle pain that tends to attack your calf muscles is pretty common, but there’s no clear explanation as to why it […] More
in Lifestyle

A List of Five Interesting Conversation Starters

Talking to people you don’t know can be quite the task if you’re more of an introverted person. Not too many people are comfortable with making small talk or initiating conversation with people you have never met before. With that said, knowing the right conversation starters goes a long way. After all, meeting new people […] More
in Budgeting

Five Budgeting Strategies For Single Parents

Being a single parent has its pros and its cons: on one hand, there is no partner to bicker and fight about money with – you can make your own money decisions however way you want. But on the other hand, there’s also no one to help you out financially. And as a single parent, […] More
in DIY Projects

Five Different Duct Tape Crafts To Make From Home

There’s nothing quite like spending time at home indoors during the hot summer months. When the temperature is nearly hitting in the triple digits, it’s a good idea to stay inside where it is nice and air conditioned. After all, everything you need in form of entertainment is there and often inexpensive. There are many […] More
in Technology

How to Use a Cell Phone Tracker

With cell phones common and available for everyone from grandparents to parents to teens to even young children, it’s easy for people to get into trouble with them – especially kids! While technology can often be the culprit of problems, it can also be the saving grace and a miracle worker when it comes to […] More
in Bath & Beauty

How to Straighten Curly Hair in Five Simple Steps

The saying “the grass is greener on the other side” never resonates as much as it does when it comes to talking about hair. From hair color to hair texture, many women wish they could have the opposite of what they have. The straight-haired people wish they had some curls and the curly-haired people sometimes […] More
in Technology

Having a Tough Time Changing Your Verizon Phone Number?

Whether you’ve just had your phone number for so long and want a change, you have a stalker on your hands, or you moved a while ago and need a more local number, there’s a plethora of various reasons why someone would change their number. Luckily, in this day and age, changing your number is […] More

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