Element Bars: Build Your Own Energy Bar


Updated 08/21/09 7:59 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Make Your Own Energy Bar

Many FitSugar readers often enjoy an energy bar since they're great pre- or post-workout snacks. They tend to be under 200 calories, full of fiber and protein, and can satisfy that craving you have to eat something chewy. If you're getting tired of the ones you usually eat, why not make your own? Element Bars allows you to customize all the ingredients so you get the taste and consistency you Read more

Event Guru Jung Lee Shares Secrets For Creating Killer Atmosphere


Updated 03/19/12 4:27 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

DIY Wedding Decorating Tips

You may have caught a glimpse of Jung Lee's breathtaking work in our slideshow featuring her most memorable tablescapes. Since launching her event-production company Fête in 2002, Jung has starred on her own television show Wedded to Perfection and authored Fête: The Wedding Experience, which focuses on a modern approach to tackling events and includes stunning imagery from her portfolio of Read more

What Makes a Taqueria Truly Epic?


Updated 03/22/12 12:13 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

What Makes a Great Taqueria?

There is nothing better than finding your taqueria. I'm referring to that moment when you fall upon that gem of a hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant with carne asada that melts in your mouth, or chiles rellenos that makes everything you've ever tasted — ever! — pale in comparison. After living in the Midwest for a few years, I forgot all about the fervor people have for taquerias until I Read more

La Sandwicherie: A Hidden Gem in Miami Beach


Updated 03/14/12 11:41 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

La Sandwicherie in South Beach Florida

We may have enjoyed foie gras ravioli and stone crab waffles during our weekend in Miami, but it was some of the simple fare at La Sandwicherie that impressed us the most. This place first entered my radar when I passed it on an early morning run. I was drawn to the approachable nature of the open-air stand and the reasonable prices (fresh-pressed vegetable juice for $5 and change? Sign me up!). Read more

Gymnast Shawn Johnson Dreams of Making the Team


Updated 02/16/12 11:04 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shawn Johnson Training to Make US Olympic Gymnastic Team

Shawn Johnson never officially retired from gymnastics. Although she toyed with the idea after the 2008 games, she's once again set her sights on the Olympics. But the decision to step back into competition wasn't simple. It took a a self-described "garage sale" wipeout on the ski slopes to end her indecision. Ironically, skiing, the only activity Shawn's long-time coach Liang Chow (they've Read more

Tips For Building an Effective Online Dating Profile


Updated 02/08/12 8:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make an Online Dating Profile

In this digital age, men and women aren't just hitting bars and coffee shops to snag a date. More and more, they're heading to the Internet. In fact, 50 percent of men have met a woman online according to a recent survey. It's obvious that online dating has become the norm, and for good reason — the Internet gives you more options because you can cover a wider area of partner possibilities (as Read more

6 Geeky Valentine's Date Ideas For Photographers


Updated 02/06/12 11:22 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Cheap Valentine's Day Date Ideas For Photographers

Don't settle for dinner and a movie this Valentine's Day! As photographers, you're both stimulated by the visual elements around you — why not incorporate your favorite pastime (or profession) into your next date? Check out these ideas for a very photo-friendly evening out. Create a photo scavenger hunt. Each of you write down a random clue, rhyme, or abstract fact about three locations, Read more

5 Simple Ways to Look Even Better in 2012


Updated 01/03/12 9:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Look Even Better in 2012

Making New Year's resolutions is one thing, but making changes that take little effort but have a huge beauty payoff? Now that's something to celebrate. Whether you're looking to banish bikini-line bumps for good, to have stronger nails, or to get that glowing complexion, these straight-from-the-experts tips will give you guidance. Read more to get started. Read more

Small Space Inspiration at Chicago's New Longman & Eagle Hotel


Updated 04/20/11 11:03 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Small Space Decorating Ideas

Here's a post from OnSugar blog Poor Girl's Guide: City dwellers know all too well the joys and pains of living in a tight, urban area. One of the major drawbacks to some apartments and condos are the cozy living quarters. Never let a small space or small budget stop you from maximizing your creativity! Chicago’s new Longman & Eagle is a restaurant, bar, and boutique hotel all in one. With Read more

Mark Zuckerberg Makes a Move — What Do You Think?


Updated 05/20/11 8:23 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Mark Zuckerberg's House in Palo Alto

The Internet was abuzz on Friday with the news that 26-year-old Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg scooped up a new home in Palo Alto, CA, for a paltry $7 million, and now the photos are ready to be devoured. The 5,1617-square-foot, 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath landmark residence was originally built in 1903 and features beautiful historical elements, like sash windows, coffered ceilings, French doors, and Read more