Sundance Goes Green With Reusable Water Bottles


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Sundance Goes Green With Reusable Water Bottles

Though most of us aren't lucky enough to attend the Sundance Film Festival, we've probably all been to events that hand out hundreds and hundreds of plastic water bottles. Last year, Sundance alone gave out 50,000 single-serve bottles, most of which just end up in landfills. So for the 2009 festival, which kicks off this Thursday, Sundance is partnering with an organization called FilterForGood, Read more

Handy Everyday Gmail Tips and Tricks


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Tips For Using Gmail

If you've moved to Gmail recently (congratulations!), it's possible that you could get overwhelmed with all of the options, settings, and possibilities at your fingertips. We've got a ton of tips to share, but let's start with a few basic and handy tips that you could use every day. Check them out below! Make voice calls — You can easily make voice calls in Gmail on the cheap. In the "Chat" Read more

Best Apps and Tools For Serious Photographers


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Best iPhone and iPad Apps For Photographers

Serious photography requires a serious camera, but that doesn't mean you have to be chained to a laptop or desktop to process them. Paul Pierson, app designer and photo nerd, tossed his laptop aside for six months in order to find out if the iPad and iOS apps could handle a professional photo work flow. He found that the iPad is actually quicker and more efficient in processing photos than the Read more

The Pros and Cons of Being Friends With a Former Crush


Updated 01/18/12 10:40 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 2 comments

Benefits of Best Friend Role

He used to make you feel weak in the knees, and then suddenly he's your . . . best friend? Whether it's an old crush that's resurfaced or a guy you've recently decided would fit better as a friend, a platonic relationship with someone you used to daydream about can be strange and difficult to navigate. Here are the pros and cons of becoming BFFs with a former crush: The pros: You're on his Read more

Catch Up With Our 2012 CES Coverage So Far


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CES 2012 Roundup

We've left Las Vegas, but that doesn't mean we're done with CES. Missed any news, releases, or photos? Catch up with all of our CES coverage so far, and stay tuned for lots more gadget goodness! Cameras Polaroid adds WiFi to its new SC1630 Smart Camera. Speaking of WiFi, the Sony Bloggie Live can livestream your videos with a connection. Like Instagram? You'll love the new Panasonic Lumix Read more

8 Life Lessons Learned From CES 2012


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Life Lessons Learned From CES

This year's CES didn't just teach us about gadget trends and the future of the industry — it also taught us a few things that we'll remember in our everyday lives as well. Here, we offer up a few tips to take with you on your next journey to a big tech conference, or to keep in the back of your mind for life. Trust me: our pain is your gain! Get plenty of sleep. Between long hours on the Read more

Panasonic Lumix GX1 Offers Instagram-Style Effects Without Photoshop


Updated 01/10/12 6:00 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Panasonic Lumix GX1 at CES 2012

Instagram has become an incredibly popular app for mobile photographers since its launch in 2010, and camera manufacturers are taking notice. Panasonic is hoping to lure mobile photography enthusiasts away from the smartphone by adding Instagram-style effects to its hardware. The Panasonic Lumix GX1 has two things going for it — its awesome retro style and customizable built-in photo filters Read more

Win the Brand-New Reusable Brita Bottle and a Brita FilterForGood Trek Bike!


Updated 01/04/12 1:34 PM · Posted by Sponsor · 95 comments

Win the Brand-New Reusable Brita Bottle and a Brita FilterForGood Trek Bike!

Living an active, healthy, and sporty lifestyle requires some serious hydration, and the new Brita Bottle is the perfect reusable way to drink up while respecting Mother Earth. This BPA-free bottle comes in two vibrant colors and filters tap water, leaving you with great-tasting, refreshing water while you're on the go. Because we're so excited about reducing water bottle waste, we're giving away Read more

The 5 Stages of Breakup Grief


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Stages of Breakup Grief

We're happy to present this excerpt from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. "I think we should break-up." "I don't love you anymore." "We aren't right for each other." Breakups can leave the lovelorn rattled for weeks, months and sometimes even years. But there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Grieving a relationship is not unlike grieving a death. It's a healing process. But one day, you Read more

Fit Gifts For the Holidays


Updated 11/24/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fitness Holiday Gifts For Women

When the Thanksgiving dishes are cleared from the table, it's time to move on to holiday shopping. Or at least start working on gift ideas and your own wish list. For the active ladies in your life, we have created six gift guides to help you score the perfect find whether your friend, sister, or mother is a yogi, a runner, or an all-around fitness buff. Check out our guides below. 10 Fit Read more