Mommy's little helper.
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! When it comes to the people you love, you’d do almost anything to ensure they’re taken care of. Even fill out forms. And if you have loved ones, there are a few crucial financial forms you will need to fill out to protect those you care about. Luckily, you don’t always need to see an attorney — or pay expensive fees. Some Read more
Entering parenthood means acknowledging mortality. Prior to having children most people don't give a will much thought, but when wee ones make their debut it's important that the parents plan guardianship and allocation of their assets. Otherwise, family battles and courtroom drama can ensue. Surprisingly, Heath Ledger did not update his will after having daughter, Matilda with former fiancee, Read more
What's sugar and spice and everything nice? Cupcakes! And no one knows more about our obsession with the lil confections than Sophie LaMontagne and Katherine Kallinis, co-owners of Georgetown Cupcake and stars of TLC's DC Cupcakes. The sisters, who learned their kitchen skills from their grandmother ("We followed her around the kitchen and always begged to help"), have been known to bake up to Read more
If the mere sight of these bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapeños from Sevimel doesn't make your mouth water, we don't know what will. With a Tex-Mex twist! Need the recipe? Visit her blog and upload your incredible food photos in our Savory Sights community group. Read more
If you love to eat, losing weight can seem so structured, you immediately get frustrated and grab the first decadent food you can find. Even though there are some very specific guidelines that can help you reach your goal faster, there's no one-size-fits-all weight-loss plan for everyone. Here are five rules you can bend and still drop pounds from the scale. No Cheesecake, Wine, or French Read more
Glee goes Latin this week when guest star Ricky Martin stops by to shake it and teach Mr. Schue a thing about Spanish (which, despite being a Spanish teacher, he does not know). A couple more people find out about Finn and Rachel's engagement, though Mercedes and Sam are still far more unclear about their relationship. Sue also announces a highly frightening desire to be a mother while clawing at Read more
My sister is getting married in August, so I've been spending a lot of time visiting wedding blogs and poking around BHLDN's website. One item that recently caught my eye was this lovely Barn Swallow Pedestal. Featuring a flock of fork-tailed fliers darting about on a hand-painted platter, it seems like a perfect match for her vintage-inspired, country wedding. But at $60 - $100 per cake stand, I Read more
Breaking Dawn Part 1 Twilight's star-crossed lovers Edward and Bella (Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart) tie the knot in this installment, but their idyllic honeymoon is interrupted when they discover that vampires can, in fact, impregnate humans. Bella is willing to do anything to protect the life of her baby, Edward will do anything to save Bella, and Jacob tries to keep his wolfpack at Read more
Condoms may save lives, but will.i.am finds them tacky. When asked what one household item would convince him he wasn't compatible with a woman, the Black Eyed Peas star told Elle: "If she had condoms in her house, that would just f*ckin’ throw me off. That’s just tacky." In an attempt to explain this perplexing deal breaker, he said buying condoms is "something you should converse about Read more
Just because you're not a football fan doesn't mean you can't enjoy the Super Bowl. Whether you're single or attached, you can keep things interesting with a bet, a game, or — why not? — a costume contest. Check out these five ways to stay entertained on Super Bowl Sunday: Start up a square football pool. Do a bit of research beforehand to learn the rules of a square pool system, then Read more
