Whateverland: Learning to Live Here
In this special world, there’s no such thing as shame, grim embarrassment, or TMI. Now, in this hilarious and irreverent guide to life, the Whatever duo of Alexis Stewart and Jennifer Koppelman Hutt shares their edgy commentary, colorfully candid true-life stories, and stylish common sense on everything from dieting to home, marriage to organizing, dating to eating, fashion to sex.

This unique tour of Whateverland is perhaps the world’s first un-self-help book. Most self-improvement and DIY books ask you to focus on your flaws and then change yourself and your life in order to fix them. In Whateverland, Alexis and Jennifer confess that we all have imperfections and insecurities, and they argue—with wit and irony—that we need to accept ourselves the way we are. Yes, we can improve, but we don’t need to aim for perfection. Our flubs don’t have to get in the way of our happiness, and yes, they can be funny.

In Whateverland, Alexis and Jennifer share their shocking life experiences, deep and dark personality quirks, and exuberant gossip. You’ll read about the time Jennifer clogged Martha Stewart’s pristine toilet, what happened when Alexis’s pants came undone in a crowded restaurant, and much more. The Whateverland women share practical advice for every area of your life, including getting over the mistakes your parents made, starting over when you mess up on a new diet, and fun things to do with your underwear when you’re on a date.

You’ll read Alexis and Jennifer’s rules on dating and home decor. Illustrated throughout with photos from the authors’ personal collections, Whateverlandalso includes simple, elegant, and delicious recipes.

Whatever you struggle with—bad hair, an unhappy childhood, or not-the-best cooking and “homekeeping” skills—the real-deal wisdom of Alexis and Jennifer will help you see that it’s totally okay not to be perfect at home, at work, and in your relationships. Once you level with yourself and lighten up, life can be happier and a hell of a lot more fun.

This is definitely not your mother’s self-help book. Whatever!

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Whateverland: Learning to Live Here
In this special world, there’s no such thing as shame, grim embarrassment, or TMI. Now, in this hilarious and irreverent guide to life, the Whatever duo of Alexis Stewart and Jennifer Koppelman Hutt shares their edgy commentary, colorfully candid true-life stories, and stylish common sense on everything from dieting to home, marriage to organizing, dating to eating, fashion to sex.

This unique tour of Whateverland is perhaps the world’s first un-self-help book. Most self-improvement and DIY books ask you to focus on your flaws and then change yourself and your life in order to fix them. In Whateverland, Alexis and Jennifer confess that we all have imperfections and insecurities, and they argue—with wit and irony—that we need to accept ourselves the way we are. Yes, we can improve, but we don’t need to aim for perfection. Our flubs don’t have to get in the way of our happiness, and yes, they can be funny.

In Whateverland, Alexis and Jennifer share their shocking life experiences, deep and dark personality quirks, and exuberant gossip. You’ll read about the time Jennifer clogged Martha Stewart’s pristine toilet, what happened when Alexis’s pants came undone in a crowded restaurant, and much more. The Whateverland women share practical advice for every area of your life, including getting over the mistakes your parents made, starting over when you mess up on a new diet, and fun things to do with your underwear when you’re on a date.

You’ll read Alexis and Jennifer’s rules on dating and home decor. Illustrated throughout with photos from the authors’ personal collections, Whateverlandalso includes simple, elegant, and delicious recipes.

Whatever you struggle with—bad hair, an unhappy childhood, or not-the-best cooking and “homekeeping” skills—the real-deal wisdom of Alexis and Jennifer will help you see that it’s totally okay not to be perfect at home, at work, and in your relationships. Once you level with yourself and lighten up, life can be happier and a hell of a lot more fun.

This is definitely not your mother’s self-help book. Whatever!

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In this special world, there’s no such thing as shame, grim embarrassment, or TMI. Now, in this hilarious and irreverent guide to life, the Whatever duo of Alexis Stewart and Jennifer Koppelman Hutt shares their edgy commentary, colorfully candid true-life stories, and stylish common sense on everything from dieting to home, marriage to organizing, dating to eating, fashion to sex.

This unique tour of Whateverland is perhaps the world’s first un-self-help book. Most self-improvement and DIY books ask you to focus on your flaws and then change yourself and your life in order to fix them. In Whateverland, Alexis and Jennifer confess that we all have imperfections and insecurities, and they argue—with wit and irony—that we need to accept ourselves the way we are. Yes, we can improve, but we don’t need to aim for perfection. Our flubs don’t have to get in the way of our happiness, and yes, they can be funny.

In Whateverland, Alexis and Jennifer share their shocking life experiences, deep and dark personality quirks, and exuberant gossip. You’ll read about the time Jennifer clogged Martha Stewart’s pristine toilet, what happened when Alexis’s pants came undone in a crowded restaurant, and much more. The Whateverland women share practical advice for every area of your life, including getting over the mistakes your parents made, starting over when you mess up on a new diet, and fun things to do with your underwear when you’re on a date.

You’ll read Alexis and Jennifer’s rules on dating and home decor. Illustrated throughout with photos from the authors’ personal collections, Whateverlandalso includes simple, elegant, and delicious recipes.

Whatever you struggle with—bad hair, an unhappy childhood, or not-the-best cooking and “homekeeping” skills—the real-deal wisdom of Alexis and Jennifer will help you see that it’s totally okay not to be perfect at home, at work, and in your relationships. Once you level with yourself and lighten up, life can be happier and a hell of a lot more fun.

This is definitely not your mother’s self-help book. Whatever!


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780470907580
Publisher: TURNER PUB CO
Publication date: 10/01/2011
Edition description: First Edition
Pages: 264
Product dimensions: 7.40(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Alexis Stewart is Martha Stewart's daughter. With Jennifer Koppleman Hutt, daughter of Martha Stewart LivingOmnimedia executive chairman Charles Koppelman, Alexis Stewart cohosted for six years Sirius Radio's hugely popular show Whatever with Alexis and Jennifer, now Whatever with Jennifer. Alexis and Jennifer also cohosted the television show Whatever, Martha! Alexis lives with her daughter in Greenwich Village. Jennifer lives with her husband and children on Long Island.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1
We're Not Qualified to Give Advice, but We Give It Anyway

1. What the Hell Is Homekeeping? 7
Alexis and Jennifer on Life at Home

2. Does Talking to Pop-Tarts Mean You're Crazy? 25
Alexis and Jennifer on Food and Eating

3. Getting Married in a Gray Flannel Suit 51
Alexis and Jennifer on Marriage and Relationships

4. Not a Hoarder, Still a Slob 69
Alexis and Jennifer on Cleaning and Organizing

5. Should Sex Ever Involve Food? 89
Alexis and Jennifer on Sex and Dating

6. Wrapping Your Own Christmas Presents 119
Alexis and Jennifer on Growing Up Dysfunctional

7. What Do You Mean You "Can't" Cook? 153
Alexis and Jennifer on Cooking and Kitchenphobia

8. Drawing the Line at Fat Elbows 169
Alexis and Jennifer on Weight Loss and Body Issues

9. The Devil Wore Palazzo Pants 201
Alexis and Jennifer on Fashion

10. You're Only as Sick as Your Secrets 219
Alexis and Jennifer on Their Deepest, Darkest Personality Quirks

Acknowledgments 245

Resources: Alexis and Jennifer’s Guide to Useful Sites and Favorite Things 247

Credits 250

Index 251

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