Soft Blocks Add Some Cushion to What Baby Builds
The higher the build, the softer the fall. Tots love to build towers only to have them tumble. To avoid small builders getting Read more
The 12 Ages of Christmas: 5-Year-Olds
Instead of the 12 days of Christmas, we're celebrating the ages and the toys that go along with them. Keep an eye out for your age group as we tick along throughout the season! On the fifth day of Christmas, yours truly gave to thee... a wooden counting tree kit ($65)! What does leftover wood plus a deck of cards equal? A sustainable learning toy. Tots who enjoy stacking up and knocking down will Read more
Carrie's Sex and the City Apartment Hits the Market
Remember the romantic brownstone where Carrie Bradshaw lived on in her Sex and the City single-gal days? While it was supposedly a small rent-controlled Greenwich Village apartment, the brownstone facade used for filming actually contained a much grander apartment — which has now hit the market for a whopping $9.65 million. I'm quite sure Carrie's journalist dollars wouldn't have been able to Read more
Don't Do Your Taxes Without Looking at These 10 Tips
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Grab your sharpened No. 2s. Tax season is upon us! OK, we’re kidding about the No. 2s. (We recommend you e-file.) But the sentiment still stands: let’s face our taxes head on and get them out of the way. Wouldn’t it be great to enter March with your tax refund in hand? LearnVest isn’t about to leave you alone in the Read more
How to Have an Old-Fashioned, Fun, and Frugal Christmas
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Ray-Bans aren't the only piece of the past worth revisiting. There are also old-school photos, discreetly boozy drinks and Judy Garland. Let's go ahead and combine all three: It's Retro Christmas. This year, we're planning to enjoy what we call "Retro Christmas": A return to holidays past, when the season was about togetherness Read more
Cool Capture: Gardening (Not Just For Gardens)
This image was submitted to our Cool Capture group by GeekSugar Community member ianokeeffe23k: I've recently taken up gardening even though I live on the third story of an apartment block. I wanted to brighten my small balcony and took this picture of my newly blossomed "camelia tree" using the Hipstamatic app for iPhone. This plant is perfect for me as it can withstand strong winds and low Read more
Fab Community Must Reads: Spring/Summer 2011 Hat Trends
Spring/Summer '11 hat trends — Sale Alert Shopping Y-3 sportswear expands with global online store — LadyLUX DIY Proenza Schouler bracelets — Meet Me on the Catwalk Are real-life women taking over magazines? — HOA1950 Emma Watson models her final collection for People Tree — Life, Love & Lace Two fashion icons: Princess Diana and Kate Middleton — Stylista on the Block Read more
5 Cocktail Elements to Make at Home, and 3 to Leave to the Pros
Home mixology is having a moment right now, and rightfully so: why pay $10 or more for a cocktail at a local bar, when you can mix up something equally delicious for much less? But being your own bartender does come with its limitations, and you may still need to rely on the liquor store or your favorite bar for more complicated or obscure ingredients. So which cocktail elements should you DIY, Read more
Why I Wear Men's Deodorant
Allow me to preface this piece by saying that I'm not some tree-hugging hippie who doesn't shave her legs. Confession: I am more eco than not, but when it comes to the products I slather on my body, I am very mindful of what gets absorbed into my body through my skin. In terms of deodorant selection, it's been an on-going dilemma — do I go the all-natural route and opt for the aluminum-, Read more
