Don't Sweat It! PE Accessories That Keep a Girl Gym Ready


Updated 09/07/10 5:12 PM · Posted by babysugar · 0 comments

PE Accessories For Middle School

There's not much time between PE class and the next period! Calm your tween's nerves by sending her off to gym class with a few beauty products that will come in handy when she has to forgo hitting the showers. This way she can focus on keeping fit and having fun! When you're dodging balls, climbing ropes, and running miles, a girl's got to keep the hair out of her eyes! Forever 21's metallic Read more

Five Reasons Ian Somerhalder Is Perfect For Fifty Shades of Grey


Updated 05/27/12 10:37 AM · Posted by · 86 comments

Ian Somerhalder 50 Shades of Grey Casting Rumor

Though it came as no surprise to me that Fifty Shades of Grey will be coming to the big screen, I'll admit that I was blanking on the perfect casting. That is, until Ian Somerhalder expressed interest in playing Christian Grey. The sensational erotic novel revolves around the S&M relationship between 27-year-old-billionaire Christian Grey and naive college student Anastasia Steele, and the Read more

A "Tortilly Adorable" Turtle Party to Raise Awareness For a Serious Issue


Updated 03/17/12 5:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

A Turtle-Themed Helmet Party For Kids With Plagiocephaly

In this race, it's the tortoise that always wins! When party planner extraordinaire Kate Landers got over the shock of her newborn son's plagiocephaly (a flattened spot on the back or side of the head) and torticollis (shortened or damaged neck muscles) diagnoses, she knew she had to use her talents to raise more awareness of the issues. Known for her detail-oriented birthday parties (this was Read more

Down but Not Out: Tori Spelling Shares Her Friend's Perspective on Raising a Child With Down Syndrome


Updated 02/28/12 2:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Raising a Child With Down Syndrome

We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling! Every other week, we're bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle advice from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, which is Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week, Tori shares a letter from her friend about her baby who was diagnosed with Down syndrome. Today, I’m Read more

The Benefits of Homeschooling Your Kids


Updated 01/27/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Benefits of Homeschooling

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! In the past, LearnVest spoke to parents who chose not to use diapers with their children and dove into the stay-at-home parent debate. This time, one mother shares why she has decided to homeschool her children. In 2002, we had our third child, 10 years after our second was born. Our eldest two boys were in a private school, Read more

Udacity and 14 Other Free Sites For Online Learning


Updated 01/24/12 1:00 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Free Online Classes From Stanford Professor

After seeing the success of a personal experiment offering a free Stanford University-certified artificial intelligence course (23,000 people completed the class!), Sebastian Thrun left his prestigious professor position to dedicate himself to teaching on a much larger scale. His new program, Udacity will offer free university-level computer science classes to anyone interested in advancing their Read more

Who's to Blame For Childhood Obesity? Mom and Dad!


Updated 01/03/12 5:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

New Studies About Childhood Obesity

Equal opportunity blame game! Moms tend to get disproportionately blamed when things with their children take a less than ideal turn. Whether it's trouble in school, difficulty making friends, or physical or mental health issues, it's the mamas who — according to most popular conceptions — bear the brunt of the responsibility. Which is why it's somewhat of a relief to see a study out this Read more

How to Choose the Right Personal Trainer


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Finding the Right Personal Trainer

Hiring a personal trainer isn't a situation that should be taken lightly. They're not cheap, and if your trainer doesn't know what's up, your time with them can potentially lead to injury. Ideally, you want to find a knowledgeable and committed trainer who can help you reach your goals. Here's what to look for when in the market for a trainer. Accreditation and Education Since there are a lot of Read more

Ruff Life: Hollywood Dog Trainer Sue Chipperton Shares Her Insider Tips


Updated 06/10/11 1:21 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Taco Bell Dog Trainer Book

From hanging with Brad Pitt and Reese Witherspoon to folding socks, it seemed there was no feat too big (or small) for celebrity canine Gidget. The multitalented Chihuahua and star of the popular Taco Bell commercials spent her time living the life most dream of: traveling (by way of private jet), walking the red carpet, and mingling with celebs. This is in no small part due to her trainer, Sue Read more

3 Ways Joe Biden Wants to Stop Sexual Violence on Campus


Updated 04/05/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

3 Ways Joe Biden Wants to Stop Sexual Violence on Campus

When a Good Morning America reporter showed up on Yale's campus recently to look into the campus's alleged hostile sexual environment, a male student provided a demonstration by interrupting the interview to shout a sexually explicit remark. The school is currently under investigation for violating Title IX of the Civil Rights Act and has been home to many scandals, including a fraternity rape Read more