Jordin Sparks Launches a Very Idol Perfume


Updated 11/07/11 2:51 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jordin Sparks Is Releasing Her Own Fragrance

If an American Idol winner were to release a celebrity fragrance called Because of You, it would be logical to conclude that the singer in question was Kelly Clarkson. Not so, though, because next week Jordin Sparks will be launching a scent with that very moniker. Jordin says the scent isn't named for her fellow Idol's hit song, but instead came about because "my fans are the reason that I get Read more

Wee Are the World: Because of You


Updated 12/11/07 3:14 PM · Posted by babysugar · 4 comments

Wee Are the World: Because of You

Taking your child to volunteer is just about the best way for them to learn about giving back, but Because of You will certainly teach them the concept too. This gem of a book, written by B.G. Hennessy and illustrated by Hiroe Nakata, has a simple yet delightful way of showing children the joys of being kind, sharing, and helping others. The drawings and elementary texts make it a family Read more

Moonrise Kingdom: A Retro Delight


Updated 05/25/12 9:33 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Moonrise Kingdom Review

Everything about Moonrise Kingdom is unmistakably Wes Anderson: the hazy cinematography, the clever dialogue, and even the use of the director's favorite actors. Indeed, Anderson isn't leaving his comfort zone as a filmmaker, but Moonrise Kingdom is still a pleasure to watch. Set in 1965, the movie tells the story of Sam and Suzy (newcomers Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward), preteen pen pals who Read more

Hysteria Director Tanya Wexler Talks Vibrators, Faking It, and Duck Sex


Updated 05/25/12 1:54 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Hysteria Director Interview

Don't be shy . . . It's time to talk sex toys! And Hysteria director Tanya Wexler is writing us a prescription for pleasure. Tanya's film — what she calls "the vibrator movie you can bring your mom to" — is in limited release and stars Hugh Dancy, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Rupert Everett. When working on a romantic comedy that centers around the invention of the vibrator, you end up with some Read more

Expert Shares 3 Ways to Make Your Inbox Less Overwhelming


Updated 05/25/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Peter Walsh Organizes Emails

It's good to get rid of all the clutter in your life — at home, at work, and even on your computer. Dealing with too many emails can make you overwhelmed and less productive, because weeding through a mess of messages can feel like a herculean task. Organization expert Peter Walsh shared some great tips for better managing your emails: Archive all your emails: "Bite the bullet: archive—don't Read more

"I'm a 20-Something Seeking Literary Wisdom"


Updated 05/25/12 3:36 PM · Posted by · 10 comments

Books For Quarter Life Crisis

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I'll keep it brief, because I imagine my issue is one that virtually all women go through at multiple stages of life... Basically, I'm at a certain "milestone" in my life — my first career after college, my first time on my own, my first time having to be an adult in every sense of the Read more

Shawn Johnson Talks Weight Loss and Learning to Love Her Body


Updated 05/25/12 4:48 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shawn Johnson Quotes About Weight Loss and Body Confidence

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Shawn Johnson Shawn Johnson is blogging for espnW throughout her training for the Olympics in London this summer. Follow hers other Olympic hopefuls' journeys on espnW.com. Four years ago, I was standing on an Olympic podium, wearing a gold medal, and still thinking to myself how I could have been better. It had Read more

8 Myths About Sex Differences


Updated 05/25/12 9:05 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Myths About Gender Differences

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Agustín Fuentes points out that when it comes to men and women, what "everyone knows" isn’t what science shows. Everyone knows that men and women are really different. We think differently and act differently because we are wired differently. I mean look at our brains and genitals: they are just Read more

Need an Anonymous Outlet to Vent Your Money Problems?


Updated 05/25/12 10:53 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Forum For Money Advice

Drowning in debt? Worried about the financial lie you told your partner? I know you need a place to vent — we all do. What better place to spill your money frustrations than Savvy Confessions, a community group that will keep your identity anonymous? Whether you're seeking advice or just need to rant about something, share your work secrets at Savvy Confessions, even if they're not pretty, Read more

Enter Our Choose Your Summer Getaway Giveaway


Updated 05/25/12 12:10 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 0 comments

SavvySugar's Choose Your Summer Getaway

Are you sitting at work, dreaming of where you'd like to spend those long Summer days? You're in luck, because SavvySugar has teamed up with DailyWorth and CheapOair to make your getaway wishes come true. What's better than a free vacation? A free vacation at your choice of three dreamy destinations. Do you want to feel the adrenaline on Las Vegas's streets or gawk at the bay views of San Read more