Texts and Tunes: Classic Books That Never Get Old


Updated 02/08/12 2:59 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Texts and Tunes: Classic Books That Never Get Old

Like them or not, classic books are staple gifts and bedtime reads because of their nostalgia inducing images and phrases for parents and their sweet tried and true story hooks that leave a smile on even the sleepiest kid's face. I've always preferred reading my children contemporary tales, but I do have a soft spot in my heart for the classics like Pat the Bunny and Good Night Moon. I have put Read more

How to Get Your Metabolism Moving


Updated 12/30/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Boost Your Metabolism to Lose Weight Faster

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Does your metabolism grind to a halt after 35? Can certain foods rev it up? Answers ahead — and they're good. By Paige Greenfield Here's something to feel good about: your body is a calorie-burning machine. You'll even torch a few while reading this article. The point is, every single thing you do — Read more

Nutrition Myths That Can Cause Weight Gain


Updated 12/08/11 12:27 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Reasons People Gain Weight

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Myth: Going Vegan Will Make You Lose Weight "While various research shows that vegetarians and vegans, on average, consume fewer calories and less fat than omnivores (a 2009 Oxford study found that vegetarians weigh 3 to 20 percent less than their meat-eating counterparts, and a National Cancer Institute study found Read more

10 Things Worth Paying More For


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

Things Worth Paying For

We're thrilled to present this smart Bundle story here on Savvy! It is better to save, than it is to spend — that's usually a winning (and smart!) mantra to live by. But there are actually some things that are worth the extra dollars in cost. Here are 10 of them. Service. Consumers like to complain about the terrible service they get from certain companies — cell phone and cable TV Read more

Alexa Chung Has a Gorgeous Red Lipstick Trick


Updated 09/06/11 11:02 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

The Alexa Chung Red Lipstick Makeup Trick

Alexa Chung is the epitome of easy modern style, and the way she throws casual elements together for looks that are simple but also pretty and eye-catching is a lesson we could all stand to learn. Most recently, she wore this fabulous lipstick look in Sydney at the 30 Days of Fashion and Beauty event. We love how bright yet polished it makes her look and the way that she uses it in place of Read more

5 Diet and Fitness Myths That Pack on Pounds


Updated 08/17/11 10:07 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

5 Diet and Fitness Myths That Pack on Pounds

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Don't let one of these rumors prevent you from reaching your weight loss goals. By Diana Kelly, Prevention Sorry, Journey, but it's finally time to stop believing . . . In weight loss myths at least. Believing popular misconceptions can keep you from taking the right course of action to reach your goals, says Read more

6 Alternative Board Books For Hipster Tots


Updated 02/08/12 2:59 PM · Posted by babysugar · 0 comments

Books For Hipster Babies

For some lil ones, Goodnight Moon and The Little Engine That Could don't cut it. When a tot likes listening to Metallica's greatest hits, then table Twinkle Twinkle and line the bookshelves with reads that will suit their tastes. Though they don't feature the same rhymes as Dr. Seuss, these texts will have junior following in his urban mom and hipster dad's footsteps in no time. Read more