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January's Must Haves

YumSugar — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:49:51 PST

Even though we scored some awesome culinary loot over the holiday season, we can't help but add more stuff to our must have list! Our taste is clearly varied this month as we're wanting everything from waffle makers to iPad apps to tea infusers, but what can we say? There are just so many cool culinary happenings out there! We can tell it's going to be a tasty month.

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I'm Asking: What Are Your January Goals?

Emily Co — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 03:05:35 PST

Happy New Year to all you savvy readers! Now that we're right back at the start of a spankin' brand-new year, I'm sure a lot of you have a new set of goals. Let's start the year off right and share in the comments below what your savvy resolutions are - be it related to life, career, work, travel, and more. People are more likely to stick to their goals when they share it with other people since there is more accountability and community support.

So tell me, what goals have you set for yourself this month?

Battle of the January Covers!

Melody Nazarian — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 05:02:05 PST

It's the first month of the year; time for a fresh start with magazine covers. January 2011's cover girls run the gamut from super luxurious in leopard to sporty cool in sneakers to ethereal chic in flowy frocks. Here are two standouts: Erin Wasson rocking out on the cover of Elle Spain, and Gisele Bündchen looking innocent as ever on Vogue China. Other standouts include Karolina Kurkova, Leighton Meester, Anna Paquin, Hilary Rhoda, and way more. Step inside to see 10 amazing January covers, then vote for your favorite at the end. May the best cover girl win!

Must Haves For January!

LilSugar — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:00:58 PST

It's 2011! The champagne has been popped and the reality is kicking in. You likely have a resolution or two for the upcoming year, but we've rounded up a few fun finds that will help the whole family get things off to a pleasant start. Check them out!

I'm Asking: What's Your Main Goal For January?

SavvySugar — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 06:00:17 PST

It's a new dawn, a new day, and a new year! With the holidays and end-of-the-year madness officially behind us, today is the day to plan ahead and make big change. I find plotting change in big increments (like the full year or decade) can be a bit daunting and should be left up to resolutions, so let's just stick with goal setting for January. What's your primary goal for this fresh, new month?

Yum's January Must Haves

partysugar — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:50:20 PST

Welcome 2010! The new year means it's a time for fresh starts and culinary resolutions. We're eating healthier, shopping smarter, and cooking greener - and we're encouraging you to do the same! Here are five items that will help you do so.

I'm Asking: What's Your Main Goal For January?

SavvySugar — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:00:00 PST

Today marks a new month, new year, and new decade! With the holidays and end-of-the-year madness officially behind us, today is the day to plan ahead and make big change. I find plotting change in big increments (like the full year or decade) can be a bit daunting and should be left up to resolutions, so let's just stick with goal-setting for January.

Last month most of you said you hoped to finish your holiday shopping and save some money. What's your primary goal for this fresh, new month?

A Few of Lil's Favorite Things: January

LilSugar — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:15:00 PST

A new year and a toy box full of goodies. As if your kids didn't get enough gifts for the holidays, we've scoped out a few fun finds that will keep your tots occupied and out of mommy's hair!

Band Buddies: Rubber Band Ball Kit ($7). Put an end to sibling backseat wars with this kit filled with elastics. Moms can relax while their tykes' hands stay busy.
Pomegranate Baby Book ($70). This 24-page book is a keepsake full of memories with a display worthy design on the cover. The album includes an envelope for parents to tuck away treasures like baby's first hair clipping.
Plan Toys Balancing Cactus Game ($22). Made entirely of recycled materials, this Jenga for the younger set helps lil ones three and older learn to balance objects.
Molly N Me: Gel Tattoo Pens ($10). For the kid begging for body art and the mom who fears permanence, this pack of six gel pens is a good solution. Youngsters can doodle away and then wash their tats off.
Melissa & Doug Toolbox Fill and Spill ($20). Keep lil Mr. Fix It's busy while you're working on big projects around the house with this well equipped kit.

The First Must-Haves of 2008

BellaSugar — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:00:39 PST

The post-holiday doldrums of January can be rough, cold, and not so pretty. That doesn't have to be the case with your beauty routine, though. This month, it's all about hydration: drinking enough water, moisturizing your skin, and avoiding drying products. I've found six items to help you do just that and more.

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read more. I'm really excited to try Stila Eye Shadow Duos ($20), which officially launch in February but are available to Sephora Beauty Insiders now. This is the first time that Stila has offered two colors in one pan, and the reformulated shadows are supposed to be smoother than ever. During winter, look for a body moisturizer with shea butter in it; this will help seal in the moisture of your skin. 100% Pure body butter ($18) looks deceptively small in its packaging, but a jar of this highly-concentrated stuff lasts forever. I've tried the blood orange variety, which has a light citrus scent. Plus, it's free of parabens and chemicals, so it's an eco-friendly vegan treat. Clinique has just launched a line called Clinique Redness Solutions ($16.50–$39). It's meant to help skin with rosacea, but the gentle formula should help anybody who deals with a ruddy complexion. Alterna Caviar mask ($40) is an anti-aging hair mask, but I find that it treats my young hair quite nice. Again, this is a highly concentrated conditioning product, so a little goes a long way. I use it every couple of weeks, and it definitely makes my hair softer and seemingly thicker-without leaving a gross residue. In my quest for reasonably priced tinted lip balms, I came across some by Roxie ($6.50). The vegan formulas use shea butter, cocoa butter, and mineral pigments to keep lips from chapping. Pomegranate, the ruby-tinged shade you see here, has great color, no? Finally, although you shouldn't, like, live in the bathtub during the winter, a little soak can't hurt too much. I've always loved Claus Porto bath products because of their packaging, and this Ilyria duo of bath salts ($8) is no exception. It smells of honeysuckle, a decidedly non-wintry scent, but it's this time of year when we need flowers most.

A Few of Lil's Favorite Things: January

LilSugar — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:00:48 PST

A new year, a new baby, a new you! Kick start 2008 with a few of lil's favorite finds.

Take a hint from fashion-forward matey, Pax Jolie-Pitt with this durably darling Kingsley Pirate Hoodie ($95). It will keep your swashbuckler snug on and off the playground.
These cozy knit kickers ($30) by Heather's Treasure Box will have your lil wrangler looking the part whether he's at home on the range or an urban cowboy.
Weather storms with this charcoal Mamacoat ($188) by Japanese Weekend. Known for its multipurpose fashions, the brand offers clothing that can be worn in pregnancy and the postpartum stages. And, this jacket gets even more bang for your buck by outfitting baby. It's four jackets, a hood, and a hat in one!
Got cabin fever? Get the kids in an outside state of mind with Doctor Noize's musical adventure. The Ballad of Phineas McBoof ($15) will entertain your tots with an imaginative excursion where they will encounter bass-playing hippopotamuses and yodeling lizards.
Send your gal puddle jumping in these rubber Maryjane rainboots ($27) by Trumpette. The cleverly designed galoshes available in white, purple, and fuchsia are bound to trick and splash an onlooker or two.