Toy Box: PlayFoam


Updated 02/27/08 9:37 PM · Posted by babysugar · 3 comments

Play Foam

At a local indoor playground, I spotted one of the most ingenious toys I've ever seen. Similar to play–dough, PlayFoam is a moldable substance made of foam dots that lil ones can squish or build into shapes and creations of their liking. Unlike their competition, the goods aren't sticky or smelly, which is a nice advantage for mama. And, it never hardens when left out! The fun stuff is Read more

Is Your Tot Going Gaga for Ga-ga?


Updated 01/24/12 6:15 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Game of Ga-ga For Kids

Move over Lady Gaga, there's a new game in town that's changing the way kids say your name! In an age where bans on traditional recess games like tag and dodgeball are becoming more prevalent (seemingly due to the violent nature of the games), new sports are gaining a tot following, and they're gaining traction — fast! Ga-ga — a fast-paced, Israeli game that has been called "a safe version of Read more

Two Quick Cardio Workouts


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Quick Cardio Workouts: Rowing Machine and Treadmill Incline

Who doesn't feel pressed for time between the major holidays? I asked my Equinox trainer, Lauren, for a couple of quick cardio workouts to burn up the calories. She gave me a rowing workout — a great machine that always seems to be available — and an incline workout on the treadmill. Even though you might be short on time, you don't need to give up your sweat sessions. Try these quickies. Read more

Shoe Review: Nike LunarEclipse+ Shield


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Review of Lunar Eclipse+ Shield by Nike

When you pick up a stability shoe, you expect it to have some weight to it, keeping with the notion that it takes a lot of extra shoe to keep an overpronating foot on track. But the times they are a changin', and running shoes have gone minimalist, across all categories. When I picked up the LunarEclipse+ Shield ($140) that Nike sent me to test out, I was pleasantly surprised by its lack of heft. Read more

What to Skip When Shopping For Baby


Updated 12/26/11 11:41 PM · Posted by LearnVest · 1 comment

What to Skip When Shopping For Baby

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! By the last few months of every woman’s third trimester, she’s inevitably faced with one of life’s most intimidating situations: baby shopping. No matter whether you had your most recent child years ago or are currently expecting, I’m sure you’re familiar with the situation. You walk into your local baby store brimming Read more

Snap to It! Halloween Costume Tips From a Pro Pet Photographer


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Jesse Freidin Halloween Costume Tips For Dogs

Since we currently have a costume challenge in our community, what better time to gather picture taking tips than before the big day? Photographer Jesse Freidin created the wildly popular Doggie Gaga project earlier this year — that's his cute Boston Terrier, Pancake — and he offered tips on both costumes choices and creation in addition to photography ideas to share with you. PetSugar: Read more

No Excuses! Try The Dailey Method No Excuses DVD


Updated 06/07/11 3:59 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Review of The Dailey Method No Excuses DVD

That lean and toned dancer's body is in thanks to Black Swan, Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance and the growing popularity of Bar Method, The Dailey Method, and Body Bar. The differences between the systems may seem subtle at first, but each has a unique focus and avid followers. The Dailey Method, which has locations across the US and studios in Canada and France, has released Read more

Reese Witherspoon Sports a Swimsuit With Ava, Deacon, and Shirtless Jim For Fourth of July Fun!


Updated 07/05/11 8:47 PM · Posted by · 11 comments

Reese Witherspoon Swimsuit Pictures

Reese Witherspoon slipped into a one-piece and kicked off her Fourth of July festivities yesterday with a swim in Malibu. She splashed around with her kids, Ava and Deacon Phillippe, and played on the beach with their French bulldog Coco. Jim got in on the fun too, tossing around a foam football with Deacon and later offering drinks to Reese and their friends. Later in the day Jim and Reese took Read more

Fun: Colorizing and Customizing Your Fitness Gear


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How to Customize and Personalize Your Fitness Gear

I find working out to be very personal — I'm sweating, pushing myself to my physical limits, and striving to achieve my fitness goals — which is why I like my workout gear to reflect my style and personality. As soon as I saw Jennifer Aniston present Oprah with a customized yoga mat from Yogamatics earlier this year, I knew I had to have one since I love yoga and needed a new mat anyway. Read more

Common Running Injuries and How to Avoid Them


Updated 06/30/11 8:05 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Exercises to Prevent Common Running Injuries

Even with the longer days of the Summer months, I sometimes feel like there is so much training to do and so little time to pack it in. Upping your mileage certainly brings increased stamina, so you can "bring it" at your races, but it can also mean increased injury risk. Overuse injuries are the bane of any runner's well-laid training plans. And that is where some prehab comes into play. You can Read more