Trendtotting: Small Beans Booties


Updated 08/13/08 8:22 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 5 comments

Trendtotting: Small Beans Booties

There's nothing cuter than a baby's bare feet, but these booties from Small Beans ($16-20) come close. The adorable lil slippers are made of wool felt and accented with an elastic button loop closure. Available in a sassy palette of punchy colors from purple to kelly green and adorned with felt flowers and striped ribbons, these shoes are sure to doll up your darling. Read more

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


Updated 05/14/12 3:37 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Mad Men "Dark Shadows" Recap

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 Read more

6 Best Ways to Flatten Your Belly By Summer


Updated 05/11/12 3:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get a Flat Belly For Summer

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By the Editors of Prevention A toned, flat tummy is a goal many of us strive to achieve in time for bathing suit season, but endless crunches and ditching all your favorite foods until July 4th isn’t the right—or fun—way to do it. A sculpted core and trim tummy can be attained by incorporating small changes Read more

How to Splurge This Weekend Without Gaining a Pound


Updated 05/04/12 1:12 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cinco de Mayo Weight Loss Tips

For many who have stuck to their healthy ways all week long, the weekend is a time to loosen up the reigns a little, ignore weight-loss rules, and indulge in some high-calorie Cinco de Mayo goodness. If you're not careful though, an entire weekend of living it up could make you gain the pounds you've worked so hard to keep off all week. Here are some ways to splurge a little this weekend and not Read more

13 Health Gimmicks You Can Stop Wasting Money On


Updated 05/01/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Gimmicks to Avoid

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more

Natalie Coughlin: An Olympian Who Loves Food as Much as We Do


Updated 04/26/12 10:47 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Natalie Coughlin Interview About Food

What do backyard chickens and 11 Olympic medals have in common? Natalie Coughlin, that's what. The gold medalist and world champion is gearing up for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, while cultivating a healthy interest in all things food-related. From growing vegetables in her own backyard in Lafayette, CA to her highly effective method of kitchen organization, Natalie gives us the scoop on Read more

5 Things I Wish I Registered For (and 5 I Wish I Hadn't!)


Updated 04/26/12 5:36 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Wedding Registry Essentials

Though we may be loathe to admit it, one of the most exciting — and frenzied — moments of wedding planning is setting up a registry. While deep down I knew that marrying the man of my dreams was the best present of all, other visions, like that of a perfectly appointed home, turned me into Dirty Harry with the scanner gun. A fondue set? I'll take two. The enormous countertop convection oven? Read more

Meatless Monday: The Ultimate Vegetarian Chili


Updated 04/16/12 12:20 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Vegan Chipotle Chili Recipe

You've heard how meatless Mondays are good for the planet. Now, look to Cooking in Pajamas for a fast and easy vegan chili recipe. Meatless Monday is back baby!  It never actually went anywhere, I just kept forgetting to blog about it. In my quest to get healthy and lose a few pounds before my 20th anniversary trip in April, I have been testing out a plant based diet. I keep going back and Read more

Too Much Matzo? How to Stay Regular During Passover


Updated 04/13/12 10:47 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Avoid Constipation During Passover

Bread, pasta, and whole grains are excellent sources of fiber, so when observing Passover, the limited diet can mean less trips to the ladies' room. To ensure you stay regular during Passover, follow these tips. Eat allowed grains: Wheat, barley, rye, oats, and spelt may be off-limits, but unless you are a strict Jew, quinoa, millet, and rice have the green light. Enjoy these fiber-full grains Read more

Get Egg-cited Over These Items For a Healthier Easter Basket


Updated 04/04/12 4:50 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 23 comments

How to Make a Healthy Easter Basket

Easter is coming up, and for some of us that means a big brunch followed by a helping of candy — think Cadbury Creme Eggs, Peeps, and lots of jelly beans. While a few Easter treats are OK, weighing your basket down with chocolate, caramel eggs, and jelly beans can be the gateway to mindlessly snacking on candy for the rest of the week. Whether you're making a basket for a friend or the little Read more