http://www.lilsugar.com Mommy's little helper en http://media.onsugar.com/v273/static/imgs/feeds/logos/lilsugar.jpg http://www.lilsugar.com http://www.petsugar.com/St-Patricks-Day-Dogs-7791613 <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/St-Patricks-Day-Dogs-7791613"><img width=160 height=133 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/2010/03/11/3/192/1922243/566f2e336fe49518_northopen3.large.jpg'></div></a> <div class='gallery_thumbnail'> <a href='/7791613'></a> </div> To celebrate today's holiday, I've gathered 15 pics of pooches celebrating this year (or in years past) . . . including my own! Happy St. Patrick's Day! <div class='call_to_action'> <!-- gallery teaser --><a href="/St-Patricks-Day-Dogs-7791613?page=0,0,0">View Slideshow ›</a><!-- /gallery teaser --> </div> <hr class=space> http://www.petsugar.com/St-Patricks-Day-Dogs-7791613#comment Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:40:19 -0700 PetSugar http://www.petsugar.com/St-Patricks-Day-Dogs-7791613 http://www.petsugar.com/Healthy-St-Patricks-Day-Treats-Dogs-7790054 <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/Healthy-St-Patricks-Day-Treats-Dogs-7790054"><img width=160 height=133 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/2010/03/11/2/192/1922243/d6a2d0d508151494_greatgreen.large.jpg'></div></a> <div class='gallery_thumbnail'> <a href='/7790054'></a> </div> Naturally you know to keep pets away from those <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/Come-Party-Me-St-Patricks-Day-Dessert-2911688">minty sweet treats</a> and <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/Slideshow-Recipe-Ideas-Stout-Beer-2911349">stout snacks</a>, too, but what exactly is a festive-yet-safe alternative to green beer? Well, the luck of the Irish must be with you since I've gathered four doggone suggestions in this slideshow to keep your pets in the green with St. Patrick. <div class='call_to_action'> <!-- gallery teaser --><a href="/Healthy-St-Patricks-Day-Treats-Dogs-7790054?page=0,0,0">View Slideshow ›</a><!-- /gallery teaser --> </div> <hr class=space> http://www.petsugar.com/Healthy-St-Patricks-Day-Treats-Dogs-7790054#comment Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:28 -0700 PetSugar http://www.petsugar.com/Healthy-St-Patricks-Day-Treats-Dogs-7790054 http://www.casasugar.com/You-Decorate-Spring-Holidays-7696538 <a href="http://www.casasugar.com/You-Decorate-Spring-Holidays-7696538"><img width=160 height=107 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/2010/03/09/0/192/1922794/55c37250c4842dd0_easter.large.jpg'></div></a><p></p> <p>Glittered eggs, fuzzy bunnies, and pastel cellophane will decorate many a dining room table for the next month in anticipation of one of <a href="http://casasugar.com/tag/2010+spring" >Spring's</a> most celebrated holidays. <a href="http://casasugar.com/tag/easter" >Easter</a> is hopping up on us and I've yet to pull out any kitschy egg or chick paraphernalia. Perhaps I'll start slow and ease on into it with the linens and pull out the big ears when it starts to warm up a bit. How 'bout you? Do you make your home frilly for the Spring festivities?</p> <!-- no strip poll --><form action="http://www.casasugar.com/You-Decorate-Spring-Holidays-7696538" method="post" id="poll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label><div id=poll-title>Will You Decorate For Spring Holidays?</div></label> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-0-7696538" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-0-7696538" name="edit[choice]" value="0-7696538" class="form-radio" /> Yes - My Spring décor has already debuted. </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-1-7696538" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-1-7696538" name="edit[choice]" value="1-7696538" class="form-radio" /> Yes - I plan on it!</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-2-7696538" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-2-7696538" name="edit[choice]" value="2-7696538" class="form-radio" /> No - I don't really switch it up come springtime.</label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="7696538" /> <span class='button'><span><input class='fancybutton' type='submit' name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /></span></span> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="poll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --> http://www.casasugar.com/You-Decorate-Spring-Holidays-7696538#comment Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:00:00 -0800 CasaSugar http://www.casasugar.com/You-Decorate-Spring-Holidays-7696538 http://www.casasugar.com/Lovely-Little-Vignettes-Colorful-Dessert-Bar-7346118 <a href="http://www.casasugar.com/Lovely-Little-Vignettes-Colorful-Dessert-Bar-7346118"><img width=120 height=160 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/2010/02/06/2/434/4343160/ab4f7ac6d94a919e_tower5.large.jpg'></div></a><p><i>Here's a post from <a href="http://www.casasugar.com/community" target="_blank">CasaSugar Community</a> member <a href="http://lovely-little-vignettes.casasugar.com/user/colorsizzle" onclick='trackOutboundLink("/outgoing/lovely-little-vignettes.casasugar.com/user/colorsizzle", ""); return true;' target="_blank">ColorSizzle</a> from the <a href="http://lovely-little-vignettes.casasugar.com/" onclick='trackOutboundLink("/outgoing/lovely-little-vignettes.casasugar.com/", ""); return true;' onclick='trackOutboundLink("/outgoing/lovely-little-vignettes.casasugar.com/", ""); return true;' target="_blank">Lovely Little Vignettes</a> group:</i></p> <p>My colorful, retro-modern Valentine's Day dessert bar - complete with antique and thrift store finds!  Get more info at my blog, <a href="http://www.porterhousedesigns.com/colorsizzle" onclick='trackOutboundLink("/outgoing/www.porterhousedesigns.com/colorsizzle", ""); return true;' target="_blank">Color Sizzle.</a></p> <p><br class=clear-both /b> <p></p> <p>See more photos of ColorSizzle's colorful dessert bar when you read more.</p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p></p> <p><i>Have you been doing some of your own Valentine's Day decorating? Be sure to <a href="http://lovely-little-vignettes.casasugar.com/manage/new" onclick='trackOutboundLink("/outgoing/lovely-little-vignettes.casasugar.com/manage/new", ""); return true;' >post photos and tales</a> in our <a href="http://lovely-little-vignettes.casasugar.com/" onclick='trackOutboundLink("/outgoing/lovely-little-vignettes.casasugar.com/", ""); return true;' onclick='trackOutboundLink("/outgoing/lovely-little-vignettes.casasugar.com/", ""); return true;' target="_blank">Lovely Little Vignettes</a> group!</i></p> http://www.casasugar.com/Lovely-Little-Vignettes-Colorful-Dessert-Bar-7346118#comment Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:00:46 -0800 Casa Community http://www.casasugar.com/Lovely-Little-Vignettes-Colorful-Dessert-Bar-7346118 http://www.bellasugar.com/Mardi-Gras-Makeup-Ideas-From-Around-World-7326752 <a href="http://www.bellasugar.com/Mardi-Gras-Makeup-Ideas-From-Around-World-7326752"><img width=160 height=133 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/2010/02/06/1/192/1922153/4152906123bab569_Mardi-gras-around-the-world.large.jpg'></div></a> <div class='gallery_thumbnail'> <a href='/7326752'></a> </div> When you think of Mardi Gras, beads and parades may come to mind, but the holiday is a big deal in lots of places oceans away from New Orleans. In other places, the lead up to Mardi Gras is known as Carnival, so the worldwide celebrations from Rio to Venice are actually the same party. Whatever you call it, though, this week is the world's time for some of the most fabulous makeup, hair, and costuming you'll see all year. So grab a slice of king cake, get in the holiday spirit, and read on. <script type="text/javascript" src="http://d.yimg.com/ds/badge2.js" badgetype="small-votes">ARTICLEURL</script> <div class='call_to_action'> <!-- gallery teaser --><a href="/Mardi-Gras-Makeup-Ideas-From-Around-World-7326752?page=0,0,0">View Slideshow ›</a><!-- /gallery teaser --> </div> <hr class=space> http://www.bellasugar.com/Mardi-Gras-Makeup-Ideas-From-Around-World-7326752#comment Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:00:39 -0800 BellaSugar http://www.bellasugar.com/Mardi-Gras-Makeup-Ideas-From-Around-World-7326752 http://www.petsugar.com/Do-You-Celebrate-Valentines-Day-Pets-7245279 <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/Do-You-Celebrate-Valentines-Day-Pets-7245279"><img width=160 height=121 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/2010/02/05/1/192/1922243/5526bda1b0e07ab1_cupidpug.large.jpg'></div></a><p>Remember no <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/Choco-Chart-Dogs-750739" >chocolates</a> or <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/2806976" >flower bouquets</a> for furry friends, but what about a Valentine of the squeaky or feathered variety? I'll be sharing lil love gifts for inspiration, but before I do, I'm curious how many of you can't walk past the pink and red in the pet store this time of year?<br /> <br /> P.S. If you're interested in cupid's wings, find them on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39466941" onclick='trackOutboundLink("/outgoing/www.etsy.com/view_listing.php", ""); return true;' target="_blank">Etsy</a> - cute Pug not included.</p> <!-- no strip poll --><form action="http://www.petsugar.com/Do-You-Celebrate-Valentines-Day-Pets-7245279" method="post" id="poll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label><div id=poll-title>Do You Celebrate Valentine&#039;s Day For Pets?</div></label> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-0-7245279" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-0-7245279" name="edit[choice]" value="0-7245279" class="form-radio" /> Yes, I love love!</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-1-7245279" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-1-7245279" name="edit[choice]" value="1-7245279" class="form-radio" /> Hmm, I'll probably get my pal a lil something special. </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-2-7245279" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-2-7245279" name="edit[choice]" value="2-7245279" class="form-radio" /> Nah, I'm a Valentine's Day grinch.</label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="7245279" /> <span class='button'><span><input class='fancybutton' type='submit' name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /></span></span> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="poll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --> http://www.petsugar.com/Do-You-Celebrate-Valentines-Day-Pets-7245279#comment Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:00:01 -0800 PetSugar http://www.petsugar.com/Do-You-Celebrate-Valentines-Day-Pets-7245279 http://www.petsugar.com/Dogs-Cats-Playing-Bubble-Wrap-7136915 <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/Dogs-Cats-Playing-Bubble-Wrap-7136915"><img width=160 height=120 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/2010/01/04/1/192/1922243/image.large.jpg'></div></a><p>Today is the 50th birthday of the brand <a href="http://www.bubblewrapturns50today.info/" onclick='trackOutboundLink("/outgoing/www.bubblewrapturns50today.info/", ""); return true;' target="_blank">Bubble Wrap</a> and also <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/tag/Bubble+Wrap+Appreciation+Day" >Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day</a>! The common package padding offers quite the <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/tag/diy" >DIY</a> entertainment idea for pets. In fact, this pooch is using one of my tips in that <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/6-Bubblelicious-Bubble-Wrap-Ideas-Pets-7137997" >bubblelicious slideshow</a> - cornless corn on the bubble wrap cob! It's super cute!</p> <p><center></p> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qEb-_o6fJeE&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qEb-_o6fJeE&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><p></center></p> <p>See a kitty trying the <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/6-Bubblelicious-Bubble-Wrap-Ideas-Pets-7137997?page=0,0,4" >jump, jump</a> technique and another bonus video when you read more.</p> <p><center></p> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nwU2aMl1hk4&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nwU2aMl1hk4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><p></center><br></p> <p><center></p> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FfXzGqn9lKs&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FfXzGqn9lKs&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><p></center></p> http://www.petsugar.com/Dogs-Cats-Playing-Bubble-Wrap-7136915#comment Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:30:26 -0800 PetSugar http://www.petsugar.com/Dogs-Cats-Playing-Bubble-Wrap-7136915 http://www.petsugar.com/Your-Furry-Friend-Take-Part-Dress-Up-Your-Pets-Day-7005007 <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/Your-Furry-Friend-Take-Part-Dress-Up-Your-Pets-Day-7005007"><img width=160 height=160 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/2010/01/02/3/192/1922243/5139f2e2a98ccee5_Corgiscarf.large.jpg'></div></a><p>The <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/tag/2010+Dress+Up+Your+Dog+Day" >big day</a> has arrived, are your pets joining in on the fun? Remember, if the answer's yes, add your pics <a href="http://petsugar-costume-extravaganza.petsugar.com/manage/new" onclick='trackOutboundLink("/outgoing/petsugar-costume-extravaganza.petsugar.com/manage/new", ""); return true;' >here</a>!<br /> </p> <p><span style='font-size:10px !important;'>Source: Flickr User <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dainec/5015528/sizes/o/" onclick='trackOutboundLink("/outgoing/www.flickr.com/photos/dainec/5015528/sizes/o/", ""); return true;' target="_blank">Aine D</a></span></p> <!-- no strip poll --><form action="http://www.petsugar.com/Your-Furry-Friend-Take-Part-Dress-Up-Your-Pets-Day-7005007" method="post" id="poll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label><div id=poll-title>Will Your Furry Friend Take Part in Dress Up Your Pets Day?</div></label> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-0-7005007" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-0-7005007" name="edit[choice]" value="0-7005007" class="form-radio" /> Yup, he sure will!</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-1-7005007" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-1-7005007" name="edit[choice]" value="1-7005007" class="form-radio" /> Nah, it's not for him.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-2-7005007" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-2-7005007" name="edit[choice]" value="2-7005007" class="form-radio" /> Undecided at the moment - ask me tomorrow.</label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="7005007" /> <span class='button'><span><input class='fancybutton' type='submit' name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /></span></span> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="poll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --> http://www.petsugar.com/Your-Furry-Friend-Take-Part-Dress-Up-Your-Pets-Day-7005007#comment Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:00:17 -0800 PetSugar http://www.petsugar.com/Your-Furry-Friend-Take-Part-Dress-Up-Your-Pets-Day-7005007 http://www.tressugar.com/Have-You-Ever-Experienced-Post-Holiday-Breakup-7015208 <a href="http://www.tressugar.com/Have-You-Ever-Experienced-Post-Holiday-Breakup-7015208"><img width=107 height=160 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/ed4/2010/01/02/301/3019466/cafc195cf9ee4259_3657069-800x532.large.jpeg'></div></a><p>If there's no great time for a breakup, right now would be a good time. The <a href="http://www.tressugar.com/tags/holiday" >holidays</a> are over, and there is still time before <a href="http://www.tressugar.com/tags/Valentines+Day" >Valentine's Day</a>. Parting ways now spares the unwilling partner from going through the lovey-dovey motions of Feb. 14. And while it might be hard for the dumpee to face the romantic holiday, who wants to celebrate Valentine's Day with someone who's not fully committed to the relationship?</p> <p>Has this ever happened to you? Feel free to share your experience in the comments. </p> <!-- no strip poll --><form action="http://www.tressugar.com/Have-You-Ever-Experienced-Post-Holiday-Breakup-7015208" method="post" id="poll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label><div id=poll-title>Have You Ever Experienced a Post-Holiday Breakup? </div></label> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-0-7015208" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-0-7015208" name="edit[choice]" value="0-7015208" class="form-radio" /> Yes</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-1-7015208" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-1-7015208" name="edit[choice]" value="1-7015208" class="form-radio" /> No</label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="7015208" /> <span class='button'><span><input class='fancybutton' type='submit' name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /></span></span> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="poll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --> http://www.tressugar.com/Have-You-Ever-Experienced-Post-Holiday-Breakup-7015208#comment Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:30:44 -0800 TresSugar http://www.tressugar.com/Have-You-Ever-Experienced-Post-Holiday-Breakup-7015208 http://www.fabsugar.com/Fab-Finding-Follow-Up-NYE-Costa-Rica-Style-6924237 <a href="http://www.fabsugar.com/Fab-Finding-Follow-Up-NYE-Costa-Rica-Style-6924237"><img width=160 height=138 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/ed4/2010/01/01/192/1922564/image_0.large.jpg'></div></a> <p>Guess where I was this New Year's Eve? Costa Rica, baby! I needed help selecting the perfect NYE outfit. I told you I'll be in beach mode, so I needed something easy, breezy, beautiful. Fun printed maxis are cool, but I was especially feeling sassy minis this year. l started you off with these <a href="http://fab-finding.fabsugar.com/6782541" onclick='trackOutboundLink("/outgoing/fab-finding.fabsugar.com/6782541", ""); return true;' >Kelsi Dagger Beaded Sandals</a> ($120) because they're stunning. </p> <p><br class=clear-both /><b>Look #1</b>, created by <a href="http://fab-finding.fabsugar.com/user/Sarahab145" onclick='trackOutboundLink("/outgoing/fab-finding.fabsugar.com/user/Sarahab145", ""); return true;' >Sarahab145</a>, is <a href="http://fab-finding.fabsugar.com/6858060" onclick='trackOutboundLink("/outgoing/fab-finding.fabsugar.com/6858060", ""); return true;' >indeed easy, breezy, and beautiful</a>. Love that dress. </p> <p><a href="/Fab-Finding-Follow-Up-NYE-Costa-Rica-Style-6924237#read-more" title="Read more." class="read-more">See the rest.</a> http://www.fabsugar.com/Fab-Finding-Follow-Up-NYE-Costa-Rica-Style-6924237#comment Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:00:22 -0800 FabSugar http://www.fabsugar.com/Fab-Finding-Follow-Up-NYE-Costa-Rica-Style-6924237