Is Sparkling Wine Only For Special Occasions?


Updated 10/07/10 4:35 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Is Sparkling Wine Only For Special Occasions?

One of the things I most agreed with in the book French Women Don't Get Fat was the author Mireille Guiliano's point of view on Champagne. She believes that Champagne, or any sparkling wine really, is something that should be enjoyed every day and for all occasions. The notion that bubbly only be sipped on a special occasion seems somewhat old-fashioned. If I drink red and white wine whenever I Read more

Do You Hammer Dates Into Your Child's Head?


Updated 08/19/09 10:43 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 20 comments

Do You Hammer Dates Into Your Child's Head?

My jaw drops every time a peer tells me that their parent called to remind them that they missed their birthday or anniversary. Most people I know try to be mindful of important family dates and celebrate accordingly with a card, call, visit, or gift, but it always stuns me when moms or dads expect it. As a parent, I had my kids without anticipating any kind of payback ever. Do you care if Read more

Video: Watch Kristen Stewart Speak French at On the Road's Cannes Premiere!


Updated 05/23/12 3:04 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kristen Stewart On the Road Cannes Premiere (Video)

Kristen Stewart came out to the Cannes Film Festival for the very first time today to debut her film On the Road, and she's been brushing up on her French to prepare for the occasion! Check out footage of Kristen on the red carpet as she practices a few words she's learned, and see the premiere's special guest: Robert Pattinson! It's all in today's PopSugar Rush. Read more

Michelle Obama's All-American Apple Cobbler


Updated 05/23/12 1:30 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Michelle Obama Recipe For Apple Cobbler

Michelle Obama's first cookbook American Grown will be released on May 29, and we're cooking up some of Michelle's tried-and-true recipes like this apple cobbler, a favorite of President Obama. The First Lady has a unique, slow method of preparing this cobbler. She marinates the apples in their spicy, sugary juices overnight, then slow cooks the cobbler at a low temperature to gradually break Read more

Have You Had a Custom Portrait Painted?


Updated 05/21/12 11:01 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Custom Wedding Portrait Pictures

Two of our favorite Northern California artists, Clare and Kai recently tied the knot (you can tour their charming home here). Clare is familiar with celebrating wedded bliss: she regularly paints custom wedding portraits for her clients. This Custom Wedding Portrait ($450 for each custom painted portrait) from Clare's shop captures a sweet moment between a newly wedded couple. Have you had a Read more

Movin' On Up: Great Gift Ideas For Your Little Grad!


Updated 05/18/12 3:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Preschool Graduation Gift Ideas

Graduating from preschool or Kindergarten may not be quite on par with high school and college, but for the little one who's finishing up in his or her first classroom, it's an occasion worth celebrating. Commemorate your child's very first graduation day with a special gift. We've rounded up 10 of our favorites to make shopping a breeze. Hats off to the graduate! Read more

Link Time — Married Life After an Affair


Updated 05/15/12 12:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stay Married After an Affair

How to stay married after an affair — HuffPost Wedding 7 essentials for the ultimate girls' night in — CollegeCandy 12 Facebook friends who are fun to stalk — The Frisky Jennifer Love Hewitt gets vajazzled for special occasions — YourTango Tyra Banks's open letter to models — The Daily Beast The top OMG moments from Gossip Girl's season finale — BuzzSugar 31 percent of people lie to Read more

Gwen Stefani Celebrates Mother's Day With Gavin and Their Matching Boys


Updated 05/14/12 9:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Gwen Stefani Mother's Day Pictures With Her Family

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale took Kingston and Zuma to her parents' house in LA yesterday. Kingston and Zuma were dressed in matching Harajuku Mini outfits for the special occasion while Gavin wore a denim shirt and jeans. Gwen's one of many stars that celebrated Mother's Day with family, and she shared a sweet message to her celebrity pals Gwyneth Paltrow, Alicia Keys, Nicole Richie, Victoria Read more

How to Honor the Moms in Your Life This Mother's Day


Updated 05/04/12 3:20 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Mother's Day Gifts For Other Moms

Sure, you're expecting something fabulous from your husband and kids this Mother's Day . . . but do you ever use the holiday as an occasion to honor all of the other moms in your life? Whether it's the women whose influence has shaped the way that you parent, the friends who provide much-needed "grown-up time," or perhaps most importantly, your own mom, we have six ways to make them feel extra Read more

How to Select Glassware For Your Registry


Updated 04/30/12 11:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Select Glassware For Your Wedding Registry

We've plated up some tips on selecting dinnerware for your wedding registry, but what about cocktail hour? Whether you prefer cocktails, wine, beer, or juicing, glassware is an important category to fill in your registry. Sure, you can go with the selection that your registry consultant recommends, but each couple has individual libation habits that don't always fit the standard mold. Read more