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Eco-Friendly Bath Toys: The Healthy Way to Bathe

babysugar — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:00:00 PDT

Scrub, a dub, dub, get phthalates and BPA out of the tub! Many bath toys are made with plastics and rubber containing hormone disruptors that are ingested once lil ones get their hands (and mouths) on them. We've rounded up some goods that are safe for splashing around.To protect the goods from mold, clean the toys with an eco-friendly cleanser or homemade solution.

Clockwise from top left: Kido O's Floating Ducks ($12), Sassy Sassy Bathtime Pals Set of 5 ($6), Sprig Toys Adventure Scuba Search Playset ($7), Rich Frog Natural Latex Original Rubber Duck ($7), Boon Splat Floating Ring Toss ($9), Sassy Count 'N Spell Bath Appliques ($7), Spielstabil Water Fun Set ($20), Sassy Pour & Explore Bath Cups ($8), Green Toys Tug Boat ($13).

Lil Tip: Powdered Formula Dispenser

LilSugar — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:08:15 PST

Toting a can of formula around is a pain, but carrying a plastic baggy full of the white powder can earn you some odd looks. So what is a mother to do?

Thanks to companies like Sassy, for $5, you can purchase a dispenser with four single-serving compartments and a snap lid that keeps the contents fresh and secure until you are ready to prepare baby's bottle.

Link Time! 5/1

BuzzSugar — Tue, 01 May 2007 14:10:53 PDT

FitSugar's getting into the swing of things with these socks that look like they could give Spider-Man a run for his money.
The TV Addict offers his take on more than 50 of this season's TV finales.
Tom Waits tops Rolling Stone Rock & Roll Daily's list of the 25 most underappreciated artists.
TV Filter pays its respects to recently deceased character actor Dabbs Greer.
Harry Potter's Emma Watson apparently said that playing an American high schooler would be her "worst nightmare," Cinematical tells us.
Stereogum gum gives us a brand spanking new Interpol song.
If laughing at "The Bachelor" from afar isn't enough for you, TV with MeeVee has the scoop on how to apply for a spot on the show.
Film Experience picks apart a candid on-set photo from Australia, the upcoming Baz Luhrmann/Nicole Kidman project.
Pop Candy makes me happy with a podcast about Sassy magazine.
TV Squad laments the sad, cancellation-happy state of Fox.

Fab Read: How Sassy Changed My Life

FabSugar — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 07:10:22 PDT

Do you gals remember Sassy? Before Teen Vogue there was Sassy, a late-eighties teen mag about feminism, celebrities and girl culture. What set Sassy apart from other magazines at the time was its honest voice and too-cool attitude - although some say this blase attitude contributed to its demise in 1996.

Almost twenty years later, New York writers Kara Jesella and Marisa Meltzer have written a "love letter" to Sassy in their book How Sassy Changed My Life: A Love Letter to the Greatest Teen Magazine of All Time, $13.

It is a behind-the-scenes look at the magazine's office culture, its coverage of feminism, celebrities and girls' problems. It also highlights struggles with advertisers, publishers, religious conservatives and other detractors.

If you missed the Sassy boat or have (foggy) fond memories, this book allows us to see where our rebel sisters and cousins were getting their advice from in the 80s heyday!

Fly to the Beach in Superhero Swimwear

Anna Monette Roberts — Tue, 22 May 2012 03:16:06 PDT

We're prepping for a superfun long Memorial Day weekend, so naturally, we're looking for a comparable superhero swimsuit.

Whether you prefer bikinis or one-piece monokinis, these sassy numbers sport colors and logos of everyone's favorite superheroes, like Wonder Woman, Batman, and Supergirl. Take a look at the collection in the gallery.

Mad Men's 5 Maddest Moments: "Dark Shadows"

Becky Kirsch — Mon, 14 May 2012 06:44:57 PDT

It feels like just yesterday it was summertime in Mad Men world, but alas, we've already arrived at Thanksgiving. It's not exactly a celebratory episode: Betty's cranky about both her new diet and Don's new wife; Pete's still struggling to figure out his life; and Don and Ginsberg have a showdown at work.

Roger, on the other hand, is still using his money to get everything he wants, which includes using Jane for some help landing a new client and paying off Ginsberg. And Ginsberg's success is Peggy's lack thereof; with him cleaning up, she has less and less to show for her work. Ready to break down the big moments? Just

Carry that weight: Betty's already looking noticeably thinner than the fat suit episode, and it's because she's joined Weight Watchers. Her weekly meetings seem to be helping with her portion control, but despite measuring her sad little grapefruit dinners on the scale each night, she still can't resist sucking down a little whipped cream every now and then. As much as Betty irritates me, my heart went out to her at the end of the episode when she eats her tiny Thanksgiving dinner and seriously savors her one allotted bite of stuffing.
Green-eyed monster: While Betty's picking up the kids, she gets an eyeful of Don's swanky new apartment - and his new wife. Clearly shaken up by the incident, she retaliates by spilling the beans about Anna to Sally while Sally is in the midst of making a family tree. Betty easily manipulates Sally into thinking that Megan is a liar, but the joke's on Betty in the end. After a squabble, Don explains the Anna situation to sassy Sally and Sally reports back to her mother without even mentioning the argument. Betty proceeds to freak out. I've got to hand it to Megan for convincing Don not to call Betty in a rage; not only is Megan spot-on about giving Betty what she wants, but she also diffuses the argument pretty quickly.
Fantasy land: Pete is particularly smug because he's been chatting with a reporter from the New York Times Magazine who's doing a piece about ad agencies. Once he's done bragging about his connection with Roger and Don, he assures them that he'll be the only one contacted for the interview. Pete then proceeds to have gross sexual fantasies about how the article will help him win Beth back, but - surprise - he doesn't even make it into the article! He calls Don enraged, but it's clear that Pete's really just mad at the world since, once again, things are not going his way.
Wine time: Bert asks Roger to court a potential new client, and since it's Manischewitz wine, he suggests that Roger's Jewish wife could be of service. Though Bert is a bit behind on his interoffice gossip, Roger still takes the client and asks Jane for help. In return, she asks for a small favor, and by that I mean a brand-new apartment. Roger agrees, and then proceeds to um, christen the new apartment with Jane after dinner. She's angry that he's tainted her new place, but there's a much bigger concern at play here than Jane's whining: when is all the money that Roger's been throwing around going to catch up with him?
Still got it: While Don's putting in a little overtime at the office, he comes across Ginsberg's folder of sketches, and is inspired to get back to basics. His idea is a little dark (you know, because it's based in hell and all), and he puts it head to head against Ginsberg's childlike pitch for the same product, SnoBall. The rest of the team likes both ideas, and agrees that Ginsberg should be the front-runner. Too bad Don conveniently leaves Ginsberg's pitch in the taxi, and sells his snowball's chance in hell idea to the company. Ginsberg obviously isn't in a celebratory mood, but when he confronts Don about what happened, Don just shuts him down. Now that both Don and Peggy feel threatened by Ginsberg, might we see them teaming up against him?

There's also more death omens in this week's episode, including Megan teaching Sally how to fake cry by focusing on something sad, and of course, the mysterious toxic smog that invades Thanksgiving. How'd you feel about the episode overall?

Photo courtesy of AMC

Fresh New Balance Fitness Tips

Sponsor — Wed, 02 May 2012 03:00:00 PDT

Nothing can take a workout from zero to 60 quite like the best (and cutest) exercise gear, starting with your feet. Lucky for us workout wild ones, New Balance knows how to keep your exercise fresh. How? With the new Superlight Superfresh walking shoes. Revolutionary REVlite for lightweight cushioning is as supportive as it is sassy, offering your tootsies full ground contact and supporting your great walker's gait. Ruching on each side of the shoe serves both fashion AND function, giving you a customized snug fit and happy fresh feet. Check out the fresh Superlight Superfresh shoes here!

Link Time: Honor Opens Its First Flagship Store

FabSugar — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:30:02 PDT

Honor opens its first-ever store in New York City - Lucky
Where to buy Lauren Conrad's line, Paper Crown - InStyle
Sassy gay friend asks random people about the royal wedding - Refinery29
Jil Sander Navy debuts its website - Teen Vogue
Gisele Bundchen debuts her C&A collaboration in store windows - Racked
Seems like Halston needs money - The Cut
Let’s revisit the Yves Saint Laurent Roady - Purse Blog
Global style: the return of the Baja - Vogue Daily

Mad Men's Jessica Paré Dishes on Her Mrs. Draper Transformation

Jaime Richards — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:43:36 PDT

Mad Men's Jessica Paré (as Megan Draper) has set the Internet abuzz with her sultry, sassy rendition of "Zou Bisou Bisou," a French pop tune made popular by Sophia Loren and singer/actress Gillian Hills. The '60s-era single can even be purchased on iTunes, helping to make the Canadian actress an overnight sensation. With a record-breaking 3.5 million viewers tuning in to the series's much-anticipated return on Sunday, it's obvious the gracious star's newfound success won't be stopping here.

The grandest, most obvious change for Megan this season is the addition of a wedding band on her ring finger. Now that she's Mrs. Draper (take "three"), it's with great certainty we'll be seeing more complexity to one of the show's most winsome characters. "She has a little bit more money to spend," Jessica explains. But that's not all she has to say about the big transition from Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce's receptionist to copywriter/Don's wife. See more on Megan now.

Source: WireImage

Have You Ever Had a Sassy Caretaker?

LilSugar — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 07:31:24 PDT

If there's one person mommy does not want to tick off, it's her child's caretaker. When disgruntled babysitters complain of working too late or having to clean up the mess the children make, many moms grin and bear it while other moms speak their minds.

Mamas and papas may not be pleased with their current caring situation but they are often soft-spoken on the matter so that the children are not the recipients of the babysitter's frustrations. Working mothers feel they have more to lose as they face the fear of losing their hired help and worry about the predicament of finding a last minute replacement.

How do you deal with a sassy caretaker? Join our A Place to Vent group over in our LilSugar Community and share your stress with fellow moms who understand your plight.