Birthday Cake Banned by School District


Updated 06/08/08 8:16 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 14 comments

Birthday Cake Banned by School District

Kids will no longer have their cake and eat it too, at least not at school in a Chicago suburb. Due to rising rates of type 2 diabetes and obesity, the Arlington Heights school district's wellness committee voted to ban sweet treats in their classrooms when celebrating birthdays and other special occasions. They are hoping to take the emphasize off food and honor the child's special day by Read more

How to Have an Old-Fashioned, Fun, and Frugal Christmas


Updated 12/09/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

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

4 Ways to Fight PMS


Updated 10/28/11 2:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Fight PMS Symptoms

Most women experience some form of PMS every month, ranging from a slight irritability to full-blown moodiness. And while we can't prevent all symptoms from occurring, there are some important lifestyle changes we can make to make the most of that time of the month. Here are four ways to combat PMS. Change your diet: Many times, experiencing harsh PMS symptoms can be attributed to what you've Read more

It's Not Too Late! Tips on Salvaging an Indulgent Day


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make Up For Indulging

Is that piece of cake calling to you? Sometimes, it takes lots (and lots) of willpower to ignore an indulgent treat, and sometimes the chocolate cake wins. But before you beat yourself up and think all is lost, check out three tips for salvaging an indulgent day. Don't think defeatist. One slipup can have you resigning yourself to the fact that, since you've already "cheated" for the day, you Read more

Yummy Links: From Royal Cake to Gwyneth's Mac


Updated 04/27/11 10:55 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

8 Most Common Genetically Modified Foods and More

Make a chocolate cake like the one being served at the royal wedding. — Serious Eats Eight of the most common genetically modified foods. — Huffington Post Food Starbucks has passed Wendy's to become the nation's third-largest restaurant chain. — USA Today The 15 hottest burgers in America. — Eater San Francisco's mayor actually opposes the shark fin ban. — San Francisco Read more