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Teaching a child that material goods aren't the only gift we can bestow on one another is one of the most important lessons we can pass on. Patrick McDonnell's book, The Gift of Nothing ($10) does just that. Fresh off the Mutts comic strip, the story features Mooch the cat as he searches for a gift for his doggie friend, Earl. Only Earl already has everything. "What do you give a guy who has Read more
Zoe Saldana looked radiant in a lilac Elie Saab number at the Cosmopolitan for Latinas launch party last night in NYC. The 33-year-old Avatar star covers the premiere issue of the magazine, which hit newsstands on May 1. Zoe has another reason to celebrate, as she's also nominated for best Latino actor at the upcoming MTV Movie Awards for her work in Colombiana. Zoe is currently wrapped up in Read more
Finding the perfect gift for Mom can be more than a little stressful, especially with Mother's Day only a few days away. If the holiday's creeping up on you and you still haven't found quite the right gift, we're here to help. With every mom in mind — from the polished to the bohemian — we zeroed in on 50 sure-to-please finds that won't break the bank. Nothing in here is over $50, so you Read more
We're happy to present a post from Stylelist Home! Mother's Day is fast approaching (it's May 13th, in case you were wondering), and it's time to start thinking about how to show Mom just how much you care. While a store-bought card is certainly a nice gesture, nothing feels more thoughtful or heartfelt than a present you made yourself. And we're not talking about the finger paint art or macaroni Read more
Have you ever been asked to pay for an expensive bridesmaid dress that you just couldn't afford? If so, offer up your advice to Becky who's stuck in the same predicament. And if you have any questions of your own, ask them in the Ask Savvy group! Dear Savvy, I'm a bridesmaid in a dear friend's wedding this Summer and I'm honored and thrilled that she asked me to stand up for her on her special Read more
Finding a really good toy can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. There are so many out there, but nothing stands out from the crowd. Luckily that wasn't the case at Toy Fair this year. One toy truly wowed me with its unique take on combining fun and music education — B. Toys' Symphony in B Orchestra ($60). A virtual orchestra pit, the Symphony in B is preprogrammed with 15 songs and Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy! For the last five years, I've been traveling the world full-time, and for less money than I've ever spent (and I'd wager less money than most people would spend) to live in one place. My worldly possessions fit into one bag (just larger than carry-on size) and a backpack containing my laptop and computer gear. This small Read more
A "beginner's mind" is a term you may have heard thrown around the yoga world. It means we're heading to our mats with no preconceived notions about what we can or can't accomplish, what poses we can or can't do — essentially, we should approach each experience like it's the very first time. While this is a tool we can take to all facets of our practice, recently, I've been finding it essential Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! With the Internet, helpful mobile phone apps, and retailers scrambling to keep consumers in their shops, there's no need to pay full-price for much of anything these days. To give you a boost, we tapped a few savvy shoppers for their tips on all the ways you can save. Theater tickets "One of the greatest savings areas Read more
Details on Gwyneth's luxe gift to Blue Ivy Carter — Us Weekly Johnny Depp's "personal life" pushes back production on his next movie — Lainey Gossip Naomi Watts will play Princess Diana in a new movie — HuffPost Ent Find out which celebs tripped on the runway last night — TooFab Tina Knowles says Blue Ivy Carter is "doing great"! — People A history of Daniel Radcliffe's post-Potter Read more
