Mommy's little helper.
With September upon us, some of you are heading back to school or maybe you're getting your children ready for a new school year. Others may be winding down Summer vacations and may appreciate some fun desk accessories to help refocus on work. To that end, I've rounded up some of my favorite girly, pink school and office supplies! From bright, bold desk chairs to sweet note cards, here are a few Read more
Ahhh, the smell of new notebooks and freshly sharpened pencils — a sure sign that the new school is year is just around the corner. For families committed to living a low-impact, sustainable lifestyle, those massive lists of required school supplies can put a real damper on back-to-school excitement. Parents want their tots as prepared as possible — no one wants their kid to be the one Read more
Back-to-school lists are breaking household budgets! Facing financial cuts, many public schools have been adding supplies (that they used to provide) to the items on a child's must-have list. Clorox wipes and pencils for sharing are now the norm. If a school is requesting cleaning supplies, a spokesman for the Washington Education Association tells the Seattle Times, this means that the school is Read more
Before you toss the last standard issue spiral notebook in the shopping basket, check out these unusual school supplies! From a recycled juice pouch folder to expressive handmade erasers, I've rounded up bold and awesome options that will make your student's desk the object of envy. Read more
I may be focused on household tools during Home Schooling month, but that doesn't mean I've forgotten my old-school roots. I've rounded up the ultimate in classic school supplies to get you back into study mode this month. You may have already gotten your college diploma, but I'm sure you'll appreciate the retro good looks of my scholarly finds. These items are yet another way to ensure that your Read more
As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with IKEA, Angela and I have been applying simple techniques to reenvision some of our favorite IKEA products. Today, I'm sharing another of my projects. These URSULA Cushion Covers ($13 each) are made from a rough-woven ramie fabric and feature a cute gray striped lining. They seem like a perfect option for adding floor seating for a Summer picnic or Read more
Online registries have long been reserved for marriages and baby showers, but recently, high school and college graduates are creating them too as a virtual wish list for relatives looking to celebrate with a gift. Nevertheless, it's hard to say whether it's appropriate or not to ask for specific items from relatives and family friends. Walmart, Target, Amazon, Dorm Co, and MyRegistry are just Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! This week's is an inspiring story about marathoner Desiree Davila, who will be representing the US in the Olympics for her first time. The following is an excerpt; read the entire story here. By Bonnie D. Ford At last January's Olympic trials in Houston, Texas, four top women had distanced themselves from the field: Read more
Muscle building is an important component of any exercise routine, but are you strength training the right way? Here are five common myths about muscles, and why they aren't true. Heavy weights make you bulk up: It's a common belief: lifting heavy weights will have you looking more bodybuilder than long and lean. But in reality, your muscles won't get Ms. Olympia-sized from lifting a 20-pound Read more
Even when the product is supposedly "disposable," you can always reuse it. Wise Bread shares awesome ways to reuse these 21 disposable products. It’s said that we live in a disposable society. But the word "disposable" is a misnomer. Disposable is considered throwaway, something you use once and dump, regardless of the life that may be left in it. As a frugal shopper with a concern for the Read more
