Mommy's Lil Helper: OK to Wake!


Updated 08/26/09 1:14 PM · Posted by babysugar · 4 comments

Ok to Wake Alarm Clock

If the early bird gets the worm, my daughter could open a bait shop and sell them wholesale. Maybe it's normal for a two-year-old to wake up before sunrise, but it's beyond rough to deal with a newborn all night and then a toddler at 5 a.m. I would be willing to dole out a decent chunk of change if I could get her to stay in bed for another hour or three! The folks at American Innovative Read more

Should You Move Your Money to a Credit Union?


Updated 11/25/11 3:40 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Should You Move Your Money to a Credit Union?

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! You wouldn’t normally think of credit unions as sexy or hip. They don’t have glossy ad campaigns and beautiful branches on every street corner. Even their basic definition—non-profit financial co-ops — sounds boring. But these days, more and more Americans are clamoring to join the club of credit unions because of their Read more

Artists For Humanity Youth Develop Plastic Bag Bar Stools


Updated 06/22/11 8:54 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Stools Made From Recycled Plastic Bags

I'm excited to present a post from one of my favorite sites, TreeHugger! From Artists of Humanity comes an innovative design that turns more than 200 plastic shopping, dry-cleaning or newspaper bags into a colorful plastic bar stool, called "ReVision." Made by inner-city youth in Boston, Massachusetts, the stools received the Social Responsibility Award by the American Society of Interior Read more

25 Best Burgers From Coast to Coast


Updated 09/24/11 8:10 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 3 comments

Best Hamburgers in America

What makes a hamburger a hamburger? We could ponder the question for days, but wouldn't you rather bite into a juicy burger? But not just any burger: we've taste-tested our way around the country to find 25 amazing hamburgers you shouldn't miss. Whether you're a local or a tourist, it's certainly worth seeking out these must-have hamburgers. YumSugar's Top 5 Burgers Shake Shack, New York, NY: Read more

Innovative Outdoor Spaces at Milan Design Week


Updated 04/11/11 4:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Milan Design Week Artcontainer

For chic, innovative, and modern outdoor furniture, there's no better place to look this week than at Milan Design Week. I'm particularly in love with Setsu and Shinobu Ito's Artcontainer, which is currently on display at "Interni Mutant Architecture and Design." According to Shinobu and Setsu, the work showcases "how to reuse and regenerate containers at the end of their commercial life and Read more

11 People Who Changed the Cosmetics Industry


Updated 03/24/11 6:58 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

11 People Who Changed the Cosmetics Industry

Today's beauty landscape is dominated by big names: L'Oréal, Chanel, Estée Lauder, Clairol, et al. But for every one of these brands, there are discoveries, innovations, and business savvy that have brought them into the modern era. And the history of the cosmetics biz is a fascinating and cutthroat one. Curious about who's responsible for the beauty world we have now? See 11 names every beauty Read more

Ryan Seacrest Tops Reality TV Power List and Is Poised to Expand His Empire — Are You on Board?


Updated 04/06/11 4:38 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Picture of Ryan Seacrest on the Cover of The Hollywood Reporter

Ryan Seacrest is deemed the most powerful person in the reality TV world on this week's cover of The Hollywood Reporter. He ousted former American Idol costar and good friend Simon Cowell, who held the crown in 2009 and 2010. The rankings are determined by a mixture of innovation and "impact on pop culture" among other factors. Ryan landed the top spot partially due to his hosting gig on AI, but Read more

Help Choose Video Games For Inclusion in a Smithsonian Exhibit


Updated 02/24/11 1:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Vote For Video Games in Smithsonian Exhibition

A new exhibit is set to debut at the Smithsonian next month, and it needs your input! The Art of Video Games exhibit will chronicle the 40-year evolution of video games as art. And in order to create the most representative list of video games loved by Americans, the Smithsonian is asking people to vote for their favorites. Video game fans can vote online for up to 80 titles out of 240 choices Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Jerk Burgers With Mango Salsa


Updated 02/08/12 10:48 AM · Posted by partysugar · 2 comments

Jerk Burger Recipe

Bored by the basic all-American burger? Take a trip to the Caribbean with this innovative recipe. The beef patty is seasoned with jerk sauce and bread crumbs. Instead of the typical tomato, lettuce, and pickle condiments, the burger is topped with a quick mango, pepper, and ginger salsa. A ciabatta roll replaces the bun and Monterey Jack cheese finishes off the scrumptious burger. Throw in Read more