Mommy's little helper.
If you've got a wee one who wakes up paralyzed with fright at night, end his nightmares with pleasant thoughts before bed. A Sugar staffer who had trouble sleeping when she was lil, told me about her then teenage sister's remedy — a dream jar. It was filled with pink and blue papers with all kinds of adventures written on them from "Tonight you will ride on a unicorn" to "You're going to Read more
How to survive wedding season single and on a budget — LearnVest Alternative wedding registry ideas — Wise Bread Eight job interview horror stories that will blow your mind — The Grindstone The fees that eat away at your 401K — Corporette Six tips to landing your dream job — Budgets Are Sexy Advice from TV's best moms — The Jane Dough Small acts to save big — Real Simple Are Read more
FitSugar reader meetcasey interviewed CrossFit expert Robert Sax, owner of the CrossFit Amped Gym, and posted the Q&A in our Get Fit For 2012 community group. Check out what Robert had to say about this rising fitness trend! Meet the Expert: Robert Sax Can you begin by telling us a little about yourself? I am 27 years old and a Capricorn (yes, that’s the goat). I’m originally from Read more
As Maker Faire enthusiasts, we love any display of technology-laden craft products. This Lite-Brite DIY by Haley of The Zen of Making has us dreaming of warm Summer nights watching fireflies — with a digital twist, of course. Take one LED light embroidery kit, add Haley's own free firefly embroidery pattern (complete with a mason jar to catch them), and include some finger magic for a wall Read more
Coming up short for Valentine's Day date ideas? If you and your sweetheart are more of the geeky persuasion, simply hitting up an overpriced restaurant just won't cut it. We brainstormed 50 date ideas that incorporate science, tech, and video games, for a special Valentine's eve. But don't limit yourself — tackle these date ideas all year! Bundle up, pack a dinner picnic, and head to the Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! What if there were a fun, free, creative project that could help you reach your financial goals faster? Well, there is. And the holidays—when there’s no shortage of catalogs lying around—are the perfect time to whip out the scissors and glue, and kick off the new year right by creating a financial vision board. What is a Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! You’re busy. We’re busy. And we’ve all got stuff to do. It’s that feeling that gets to us: The longer we put something off, the more we continue to put it off. And those small tasks that will help our financial lives can sometimes be the ones that we put off the most. The key is to keep moving, and pick the low-hanging Read more
It's rare that lotion impresses me, and generally I'm very happy to stick with the basics: good oils, plain cocoa butter, etc. But I'm obsessed with this Farmhouse Fresh Hello! Yellow Shea Butter Cream ($30). It's an unassuming little glass jar that looks like it should hold preserves, but what's inside is actually a riot of amazing smells (and hydration). It smells so good that it even makes Read more
Children are many things — cheap is not one of them. While actual physical coupon clipping is suddenly cool again, thanks to a down economy and shows like Extreme Couponing, most busy moms don't have time to sit and clip for hours a day. With many of us doing our shopping online, combing the weeklies isn't going to do much good. We've rounded up a selection of great online deals this week — Read more
The decadent perfume company Bond No. 9 has just released a new range of body lotions called Bodies by Bond. This lotion is for the real player who's serious about her pampering! Not only does it smell divine on its own, but you can layer it with your favorite Bond fragrance to create a lingering, longer-lasting scent. Bodies by Bond is available in a 6.8-ounce jar in seven of the company's Read more
