To Pledge or Not to Pledge


Updated 11/18/08 7:30 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 21 comments

To Pledge or Not to Pledge

The Pledge of Allegiance has been routinely said in classrooms since the 1800s. Many youngsters mumble it out of habit, but students at Woodbury Elementary in Vermont are well aware of the words they are stating. The school has banned the practice of the pledge in the classroom so students who wish to partake in the morning routine do so in the gym and then return to their studies. This Read more

Link Time — Should Tina Fey Host the Next Oscars?


Updated 02/28/12 12:41 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tina Fey Host the Oscars

Women react to Oscars on Twitter and nominate Tina Fey as next host — Huffington Post "My date told me to wear more makeup" — The Frisky 9 scary behaviors to avoid in relationships — CollegeCandy Love lessons from all the Oscar-nominated movies — YourTango The new stigma: asexuality — Newser What The Economist doesn't know about online dating — Em & Lo Santorum says separation Read more

Obama Compromises on Contraception


Updated 02/13/12 8:26 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Obama Changes Course on Free Birth Control

Despite the fact that 99 percent of women who have ever had sex — religious or not — have used contraception, the Obama administration's decision to make birth control free under all employer health insurance packages has caused a controversy. Today, the White House announced that it will make a change to its new policy to accommodate religious institutions, such as Catholic hospitals and Read more

Will and Kate Enjoy a Busy Newlywed Christmas


Updated 12/28/11 9:59 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Prince William and Kate Middleton Holiday Plans

Prince William and Kate Middleton are enjoying their first holiday season as a married couple! Today Will, Kate, and other royals attended Christmas day services at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Norfolk, England. The royal family seemed in good spirits, even though Prince Philip, William's grandfather, is in the hospital following an emergency heart procedure. Harry and William reportedly paid him Read more

Should You Move Your Money to a Credit Union?


Updated 11/25/11 3:40 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Should You Move Your Money to a Credit Union?

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! You wouldn’t normally think of credit unions as sexy or hip. They don’t have glossy ad campaigns and beautiful branches on every street corner. Even their basic definition—non-profit financial co-ops — sounds boring. But these days, more and more Americans are clamoring to join the club of credit unions because of their Read more

Yes, You Can and Should Help Save a Child in Africa


Updated 11/02/11 9:19 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Moms React to Famine in Africa

We're excited to share this post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Amy Graff about how moms can combat the famine in Africa. A debate recently erupted on the BabyCenter Facebook page over whether the United States government should provide education, food, clean Read more

Speed Read — States Attempt to Decriminalize Sexting


Updated 03/15/11 10:00 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 0 comments

New Jersey to Decriminalize Sexting

States like NJ pass bills helping sexting kids avoid sex offender status — NBC NY Venezuela's president Hugo Chavez's battle against breast implants — New York Times Florida pushing record number of laws to restrict abortion — Jezebel Courteney Cox opens up about split from David Arquette — PopSugar Hillary Clinton makes historic visit to Egypt — Huffington Post Transgender pastor to Read more

5 Things You Didn't Know About Sex Addiction


Updated 02/25/11 7:29 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Facts About Sex Addiction

Even before Tiger Woods gave his celebrity endorsement to sex addiction, we debated whether it's an easy excuse or a mental health issue. Now Time magazine is taking on the topic in the latest issue. We already took a look inside sex rehab clinics to find out what to expect when you're reforming, but here are five facts from the article you might not have been aware of already. Sex addiction is Read more

Announcing the Winners of the 2011 Grammy Awards!


Updated 02/14/11 6:46 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 1 comment

2011 Grammy Winners Full List 2011-02-13 20:34:56

There goes another staple in award season — the Grammys are a wrap! The night was chock-full of performances from standouts like Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga, but there were a few statuettes passed out between songs. Muse frontman Matt Bellamy took the opportunity to thank his "beautiful pregnant girlfriend" Kate Hudson while accepting the trophy for best rock album, and Lady Gaga gave props to Read more

Group Therapy: My Mother Is Pressuring Me to Get Married


Updated 03/19/12 4:06 PM · Posted by · 19 comments

Mom Is Pressuring Me to Get Married

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I'm single, 27 years old with four younger brothers who are all aged in their early twenties. My younger brothers are in relationships, and one of them is currently engaged. I have been single for three years, have dated here and there. I live at home as I am currently helping out the Read more