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Jen Glantz

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Jen Glantz is a "Professional Bridesmaid" and the founder of Bridesmaid for Hire. She's the author of All My Friends Are Engaged and Always a Bridesmaid for Hire. Her new podcast is called You're Not Getting Any Younger. Give it a listen!

Latest Posts From Jen

Why You Bloat So Much Before Your Period, and How to Deal

Jul 11, 2024

Why You Bloat So Much Before Your Period, and How to Deal

Period bloating can be so uncomfortable.

I Forced Myself to Nap Over Lunch Every Day For a Week, and It Transformed My Workday

Dec 3, 2020

I Forced Myself to Nap Over Lunch Every Day For a Week, and It Transformed My Workday

I became a regular napper years ago, when I was a freshman in college.

I'm Letting Strangers Vote on My Wedding Decisions — Here's How It's Been So Far

Oct 31, 2020

I'm Letting Strangers Vote on My Wedding Decisions — Here's How It's Been So Far

I spent months planning a wedding that suddenly had to be canceled.

I Committed to Running a 5K Every Day For 5 Days, and This Is What I Learned

Oct 20, 2020

I Committed to Running a 5K Every Day For 5 Days, and This Is What I Learned

For years, I avoided running.

James, Lori, and 28 More of the Most Popular Baby Names From the Flower-Power-Packed 1960s

Jul 31, 2020

James, Lori, and 28 More of the Most Popular Baby Names From the Flower-Power-Packed 1960s

If you're a parent-to-be, seeking a timeless baby name that's rooted in one of the most impactful decades yet can be an exciting option.

19 Snacks to Keep in Your Dorm So You Don't Have to Hit the Vending Machine on the Daily

Aug 21, 2019

19 Snacks to Keep in Your Dorm So You Don't Have to Hit the Vending Machine on the Daily

Staying healthy while living in a dorm in college isn't complicated — it's all about stocking your shelves with snacks that will keep you, and your sugar levels, on point.

5 Millennial Brides Confess the Trendiest Things They Tried at Their Weddings

Apr 21, 2019

5 Millennial Brides Confess the Trendiest Things They Tried at Their Weddings

More and more brides are planning their wedding and kicking out the old-school traditions that stand in their way.

Why I'm So Glad That I Got Dumped on Valentine's Day

Feb 14, 2019

Why I'm So Glad That I Got Dumped on Valentine's Day

On Valentine's Day, it's common to expect a dozen roses, a box filled with gooey chocolate, or a night out at a swanky restaurant, where you can load up on your favorite bubbly and fine dining cuisine.

Should You Consider an Open Marriage? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions First

Aug 17, 2018

Should You Consider an Open Marriage? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions First

Open marriages aren't for everyone, and that's completely OK.

This Is How Your Bra Size Can Change as Your Body Loses Weight

Jul 31, 2018

This Is How Your Bra Size Can Change as Your Body Loses Weight

My breasts seem to change in size seemingly as often as the change in seasons.

Yes, Experts Say You Do Need to Stretch Before AND After a Workout

Jul 9, 2018

Yes, Experts Say You Do Need to Stretch Before AND After a Workout

Finding the energy to make it to the gym or a workout class is sometimes hard enough without the added expectation of stretching before or after.

Stop With the Unnecessary Secrecy, and Just Tell Us Your Baby's Name Already

Jun 26, 2018

Stop With the Unnecessary Secrecy, and Just Tell Us Your Baby's Name Already

I'm at the stage of my life when a lot of my friends are pregnant.