6 Hunger Games-Inspired Strategies For Surviving the Office


Updated 03/23/12 1:44 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

The Hunger Game Career Tips

The premiere of The Hunger Games movie is finally here! There are so many reasons why the trilogy appeals to us — we're awed by Katniss's strength and pluck, qualities we can all definitely use in the workplace. Although the office isn't exactly a "kill or be killed" environment, there are plenty of lessons we can learn from our favorite heroine. Image matters. Everyone's watching — people Read more

Will and Jada Cozy Up Courtside With Their Family


Updated 03/18/12 11:12 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

People Magazine Celebrity News March 18, 2012

Will and Jada caught kissing courtside Christina Applegate talks mixing work and motherhood Meet the royal family's favorite boy band Eva Longoria opens up after her split from Eduardo Cruz Oops! Bethenny Frankel accidentally flashes a live audience Find out why January Jones dyed her hair pink Drama for KONY founder Jason Russell Read more

Making Spring Cleaning Enjoyable and Efficient With These 9 Tips


Updated 03/11/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Be Efficient at Spring Cleaning

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Spring is in the air. OK, fine. It’s just the unseasonably warm winter. But we’re looking ahead to one of our favorite seasons, and nothing will make us better prepared to enjoy it than some serious Spring cleaning. Looking around and seeing your sparkling living room, free of dust bunnies at last, is guaranteed to put a Read more

Kristen Stewart Talks Badass Fairy Tales, Bella Swan, and Her New Leading Man on Snow White Set Visit


Updated 03/21/12 11:32 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Kristen Stewart Quotes on Snow White and the Huntsman Set

Last October, we were so excited to pay a visit to the set of Snow White and the Huntsman outside London. We got a sneak peek into the amazing world Kristen Stewart and her costars, including Chris Hemsworth, Sam Claflin, Charlize Theron, and more, inhabited while shooting the action-packed fairy-tale movie. We have tons to come from our day poking around the remarkable set and learning about Read more

The Muppets' Music Man Bret McKenzie on His Oscar Nod and Taking a Silly Job Seriously


Updated 02/09/12 2:31 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Bret McKenzie Interview on The Muppets

Bret McKenzie is up for an exceedingly rare honor this year, with his ballad "Man or Muppet" earning one of just two nominations in the Oscars' best song category. I caught up with The Muppets' musical supervisor today at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank to chat about the awards attention and the unique experience of penning music for Kermit and company. The New Zealand native talked about fighting Read more

The Perfect New Year's Sweet Treat: Sparkling Champagne Cupcakes


Updated 01/13/12 12:32 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 8 comments

Champagne Cupcakes

New Year's is my favorite time of year, and Champagne is my favorite drink. So it's no surprise that when I came across a recipe for Champagne cupcakes last week, I nearly jumped out of my seat with excitement. These cupcakes have Champagne in the batter, in the pastry cream filling, and in the buttercream frosting. How much more exciting can this dessert get? There are quite a few steps Read more

The Sitter Review: 5 Similar Movies You're Better Off Watching


Updated 12/09/11 3:18 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Sitter Movie Review

The Sitter may be inspired by Adventures in Babysitting, but it's certainly not an improvement on the 1987 classic. The plot is very similar: a babysitter and three kids set out on a simple mission to get something, and along the way, they get mixed up with a bad guy and have to have it all resolved in time to get the children in bed. But a recycled plot is not the only thing that's unoriginal Read more

Paul Walker Talks About Being Shirtless and "Accidentally Sexy"


Updated 10/17/11 4:53 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Paul Walker on Davidoff Cool Water

Forgive us for stating the obvious, but Paul Walker is a good-looking man. This is no surprise to anyone who's seen his blue eyes in films like The Fast and the Furious, and the sight of him running shirtless in the new Davidoff Cool Water ad campaign just drives the point home. But if Walker, 38, is even remotely aware of his sex symbol status, he definitely doesn't let on. While talking with Read more

You're Not Going Crazy: Your Perfume Really Does Smell Different


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why Does My Perfume Smell Different?

If you've ever bought a new bottle of your favorite fragrance only to be taken aback by the smell, you're not alone. There are a bunch of reasons why it might smell different, and you should always trust your nose when it tells you that something's up. Some differences in a scent are red flags that you should return the stuff immediately, and some of them more likely mean that the version of the Read more