LilSugar

Palm-Palms Baby Bath Grips: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?

babysugar — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:00:21 PDT

Bath time can be rather tricky. First you have to get a usually fussy or eager babe into the water. Then, it's time to lather them up without them slipping through your fingers. Frustrated by the process, one mom has created a terry-cloth glove that provides the bath-giver with extra traction when handling a wet baby. The fingerless Palm Palms Baby Bath Grips ($10) allows you to test the water with your bare fingers while the terry serves as a towel that helps you maintain a firm grip on the child.

Know Your Ingredients: Dende Oil

Susannah Chen — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 03:38:10 PDT

In an age when grocery shelves are stocked with everything from toasted sesame oil to coconut oil, here's a relative unknown that you may have never heard of: dendê oil.

This oil, which has a distinctive orangey-red color and a thick, somewhat opaque consistency, is a recurring ingredient in the cuisines of Southeast Asia, West Africa, and Bahia, a northeastern region in Brazil. There, the very rich, nutty flavor of dendê oil, or azeite de dendê, as Brazilians call it, is used to flavor fritters, sauces, and stews.

The ingredient is derived from the fleshy fruit pulp of the dendê palm tree and shouldn't be confused with palm kernel oil, which is extracted from the fruit's pit. Although it's high in saturated fat, dendê is prized for its antioxidants and fatty acids, and maintains a long shelf life. Have you ever cooked with red palm oil?

Link Time: 101 Awesome Desserts Across America

Susannah Chen — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:20:18 PST

101 awesome desserts across America - Grub Street NY
Arby's is relaunching with a new logo, campaign, and menu - Business Insider
The secret to amazing French onion soup - Food Blogga
What is chirashi? - Food Republic
The Obama girls have some White House dinner rules - Access Hollywood
Taste testing the Jack in the Box Bacon Shake - So Good
Russell Simmons is mad over milk - The Palm Beach Post
Must make: eggplant Parmesan soup - Cooking With Amy

Fat-Proof Your Life

Health — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:06:06 PST

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site.

By Maridel Reyes

It's true that there are certain times in your life when extra poundage seems to appear out of nowhere . . . and settle on you. In fact, experts have honed in on the exact moments when you're most vulnerable to weight gain.

"Life transitions, having a baby, and going through menopause cause many women to pile on pounds," says Susan Albers, PsyD, author of But I Deserve This Chocolate!: The 50 Most Common Diet-Derailing Excuses and How to Outwit Them. "But with planning and prep, you can stay thin."

We asked top experts for their strategies to help you ward off weight creep - and even shed pounds - at these tricky stages. Solutions ahead.

Getting married

Heavier ever after? It can be the flip side of wedded bliss: "Six out of 10 of my clients come back heavier after the honeymoon," says celebrity fitness and wellness guru David Kirsch.

Health.com: 25 Diet-Busting Foods You Should Never Eat

Young newlyweds pack on an extra six to nine pounds in the five years after getting hitched compared to singletons, according to research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. And most of that gain happens in the first year of marriage.

"Couples start to mirror each other's eating habits," explains Albers. "You might be matching him calorie for calorie without realizing it."

Learn how to keep the pounds down postmarriage and in the mommy years, after the break.

Love Your Lower Half: Your Go-To Wardrobe and Workout

Fitness Magazine — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:15:16 PST

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar!

We've been thinking a lot about our backsides the past few months here at Fitness, as our team put together part one of our "Body Lab" to help you get a butt that defies gravity (see the February issue for more!).

While we work hard in the gym to sculpt a better behind, we don't complain when we get a little help from a particularly flattering pair of pants. The minute we slipped on the GapFit gFast Color Binding Leggings ($60, gap.com), we fell in love with their comfy fit and cute colors. And after testing them out in a strength class at David Barton Gym to celebrate GapFit's new line, we knew they would be mainstays in our workout wardrobes. The fabric is just thick enough for cool morning runs, but doesn't feel too heavy for the gym.

If you're feeling a bit timid about rocking these leggings, add these three moves from David Barton Gym trainer Meka to your workout three times each week, and soon you'll be loving your rear view! Get the details on these booty-toning exercises after the break.

Bridal Friday Link Time: Synchronized Swimmers at a Palm Springs Wedding

TresSugar — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:36:00 PDT

Synchronized swimmers at a wedding! - Ruffled
How to make a welcome tote for guests - The Wedding Chicks
How to submit your wedding to a wedding blog - Style Me Pretty
What not to ask newly engaged couples - Glamour
An elopement in a boat! - 100 Layer Cake
Love this rustic DIY wedding - Green Wedding Shoes
A sweet and tough engagement shoot - Once Wed
The drawback of saying "adults only" - The Bride's Guide
5 rehearsal dinner alternatives - SavvySugar

The Stunning Looks From the Palm Springs Film Festival - Angelina Jolie, Charlize Theron, and More!

Marisa Tom — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:06:51 PST

As award season kicks off with the Palm Springs Film Festival, the starlets were out this past weekend showing off their gorgeous red carpet style. Angelina Jolie looked shined in a floor-length Elie Saab nude halter gown, Charlize Theron looked fresh in a colorblocked dress, while Emily Blunt emoted a sweet and chic look in a Marios Schwab confection. Additionally, we spotted Michelle Williams in beaded Prada, Olivia Wilde in lacy Monique Lhuillier, and Judy Greer in Lanvin. Click through for more of the festival's fiercest fashion moments, and then be sure to share your pick for best dressed in the comments.

Angelina Jolie and Olivia Wilde Went to Gorgeous Great Lengths - Who's Most Fab?

Marisa Tom — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 21:42:00 PST

While Charlize Theron and Michelle Williams opted for short and sweet dresses at the Palm Springs Film Festival awards gala tonight, Angelina Jolie and Olivia Wilde sported longer creations for their red carpet photo op. Angelina evoked a quiet elegance with a long nude-toned Elie Saab halter gown complete with soft chiffon pleats and classic diamond stud earrings. Meanwhile, Olivia Wilde channeled a much vampier look with a floor-length formfitting black dress that featured lacy side cutouts. Now, it's time for you to weigh in on which long dress look you think is most fab.

Charlize Theron Goes Green For Variety

Brittney Stephens — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:15:28 PST

Charlize Theron shined in a curve-hugging, green and black Reed Krakoff colorblock dress this morning, while attending a brunch at the Parker Palm Springs. The actress was on hand to accept her Variety Indie Impact Award, and looked stunning in the sleek tank dress - which she accessorized with strappy black heels, a leather Lanvin clutch, and pretty gold jewelry. The look is a perfect example of Charlize's knack for simple, clean lines and her expertise in effortless, dressed-up daytime ensembles. Click the widget below to shop similar pieces.

Kay Unger New York Cap-Sleeve Dress - $310.00	Charles David Women's Seville Sandal - $215.00
Lanvin Miss Sartorial Wristlet - $1,487.00	Kate Spade New York 'triple Threat' Thin Faceted Bangle - $88.00
Andrew Hamilton Crawford Crystal Slender Stackable Rings - $50.00

Revamped Girl Scout Cookies: Vegan Peanut Butter Patties

Anna Monette Roberts — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:02:06 PST

Forget about the partially hydrogenated palm oil and artificial flavors - this vegan peanut butter patty, inspired by the Girl Scout Tagalong classic, has all the buttery, peanut buttery, and chocolatey goodness of the original, minus the animal products and unpronounceable ingredients.

This recipe is definitely involved, but it's a fun way to test your baking skills and make something you are truly proud of. Think of it this way - Girl Scout cookies only come out once a year, so make this your special annual treat.

While it's not necessary to temper the chocolate, you'll see that it gives the cookies a sheen and snap that's attractive and delicious. Untempered chocolate will "bloom," meaning the fat of the cocoa will rise to the top, creating a white, dull appearance (like the cookie on the left). If this happens to you, don't worry! The cookies are still edible, so savor the efforts of your hard work.

Click here to see the recipe.