What Would Make You a Better Mother?


Updated 03/03/10 9:47 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 9 comments

What Would Make You a Better Mother?

It seems that every woman has her own share of successes and regrets. Some ladies wish they could get rid of a task and others would choose to take on more responsibility. But, if you were granted a single wish that would ensure you'd be a better mother, what would you request? Read more

What Was Your Baby's First Food?


Updated 02/28/10 1:41 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 5 comments

What Was Your Baby's First Food?

Most moms assume that their baby's first taste of real food will be cereal once the pediatrician gives the go ahead, but in my experience this hasn't been the case. And the food wasn't an organic fruit or vegetable puree either. The other night, my kids made chocolate chip cookies, and my 3-year-old took a warm one into the living room to eat. A few minutes after my son had finished his Read more

Adoption: Parent Age Limit?


Updated 03/01/10 9:13 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Adoption: Parent Age Limit?

This post was submitted by Senorita in The Mommy Club group. I have been married for a couple of years and I am in my early thirties. And like any couple, we have talked about what we want children-wise. We have both decided that in a few years, we would have one child and then a couple years after that adopt another. I definitely want to experience being pregnant and having a baby but after Read more

Reader Question: Simple Appetizer Recipes?


Updated 07/17/07 7:52 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 25 comments

Reader Question: Simple Appetizer Recipes?

This weekend TeamSugar member wiciltd wanted some help coming up with appetizer ideas. We pointed her to some of the appetizer recipes we've used on the site - including buffalo chicken wings, mini hot dogs & hamburgers, and savory bacon bites. But we wanted to know, do you have any great advice for wiciltd? What appetizers would you make? For the Savory Bacon Bites recipe, read more Read more

What Makes Chili Chili?


Updated 05/25/12 9:25 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Definition of Chili

Recently, reader Blanca123 raised some interesting questions when responding to our recipe for President Obama's chili: "Kindly explain why you call this pitifully flavored 'meat one-pot' a chili . . . Where's the heat? No cayenne, red pepper flakes or even hot sauce, much less real fresh chiles? Turmeric? Why?" She sure got us thinking about what are the intrinsic elements of a true pot of Read more

In Honor of Mother's Day, See the Stylish Ladies in Our Lives!


Updated 05/11/12 1:56 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Mother's Day Mom Pictures

If there's one thing our moms taught us — besides proper etiquette, being kind, and so on — it's how to be our own stylish entity. From day one, these ladies have been there for our fashion highs and lowest lows. From dressing us in adorably girlie dresses to consoling us through some of our more questionable haircuts, behind every chic Sugar girl and Sugar reader, there's a chic mom. With Read more

5 Lessons Learned From A Course in Weight Loss


Updated 05/11/12 8:46 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Marianne Williamson A Course in Weight Loss Tips

At the heart of her mission, best-selling author and speaker Marianne Williamson urges people to choose love over fear — and get very self-aware in the process. Marianne's book A Course in Weight Loss: 21 Spiritual Lessons For Surrounding Your Weight Forever looks at the deep connection between spirituality and weight loss, while providing concrete exercises to complement the journey in order Read more

"Do I Have the Right to Be Upset?"


Updated 05/12/12 3:18 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Did I Do Something Wrong?

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I met this dude on an online dating site, because that's what people do nowadays and also I'm shy so it provides a medium for me that's less intimidating. I create a profile and in three hours we find each other and we talk from about midnight until 6am about everything pretty much. It was so Read more

"I'm in a Confusing Relationship"


Updated 05/08/12 7:41 PM · Posted by · 13 comments

Confusing Relationship

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I'm really confused as to what to do. I am a very traditional girl, have not really been exposed to the party culture. Plus I could care less because I know many people regret what they do in that scene. Well, that being said, about three years ago I met a boy during senior year of high Read more

Earning $50,000 Will Make You Happy


Updated 05/03/12 4:31 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How Much Money Do You Need to Be Happy?

The magic number for happiness is apparently $50,000. LearnVest tells us more about it. Good news! Apparently, happiness is on sale for the new, low price of $50,000. Nope, we’re not talking about private trips to outer space, or even tuition for an Ivy League college. Apparently, all you need to be happy is $50,000 in yearly income. RELATED: Exercise Can Help Your Finances: The Read more