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Weddings call for many celebrations, but all those parties don't need to be formal affairs. There are many fun ways for you to celebrate your engagement and bring guests together without having to stress about seating arrangements. Here are a few of my ideas for healthy and fun engagement parties. Garden party: In my mind, a garden party is just a little more formal than a BBQ, but games are a Read more
From now through the New Year, parties abound — from cocktail parties to cookie exchanges. I have attended many a holiday potluck as well. My favorite though was the salad potluck for the moms in my babysitting co-op. Along with a white elephant gift we were asked to bring three of our favorite salad toppings. The host provided a large bowl of mixed greens, three salad dressings, and loaves of Read more
Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more
Many of us wish we brought our lunch to work more often, and while leftovers and sandwiches are delicious options, sometimes we're looking for out-of-the-box ideas. Might I suggest you start searching in the box with a bento lunch? This Japanese boxed lunch has a long history, but these days it's a delicious, healthy, and convenient lunch option, perfect for Spring picnics or munching at your Read more
FitSugar reader Whipped shared this party-ready artichoke-walnut pesto crostini recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. Vegan Artichoke-Walnut Pesto Crostini Serves 4-6 The pesto can be made 2-3 days in advance and kept in the fridge. Otherwise you can freeze it for up to a month. Ingredients: 14 ounces canned artichoke hearts, drained 1 cup packed fresh basil 3/4 cups walnuts, toasted 3 cloves Read more
If booze and male strippers don't sound like your idea of a good time, buck tradition by celebrating your bachelorette party in a healthy — but fun! — way instead. Here are a few ways to bond with your girlfriends while also burning calories along the way. Say om: Gather up your mats and have a private yoga class; it's a great way to enjoy the company of your gal pals while also Read more
The Super Bowl may be ancient history, but this Sunday marks yet another February event to keep us crowded around the TV. Unlike the rowdy, beer-soaked, football-centered party, the Oscars are a time to don your best (or at least fantasize about owning those red-carpet dresses) while celebrating in style. Here are a few tips on how to save calories during your classed-up Oscar party on Read more
Check out this comic book-inspired wedding How to cook healthy for one The Hunger Games scenes we can't wait to see Video: Kristen Stewart runs from beasts and meets the dwarves in a new SWATH video What to do after a job interview Easy ways to recover from an overindulgent weekend Pretty, sexy Spring lingerie to slip into right now Kate Middleton gives her first public speech in a royal blue Read more
Are you as inspired as we are by these photos (and want to know more about them)? Then follow FitSugar on Pinterest! Reading FitSugar is just one way to get all your latest fitness tips, workouts, and healthy recipes on the daily, but we're also pinning up a storm over on Pinterest. Check out our boards to see all the inspirational, pretty things we're collecting from the web: motivational Read more
Make these healthy bite-sized Mexican pizzas for your Super Bowl Sunday party. FitSugar reader dashingdish posted her recipe in the Healthy Recipe community group. See the recipe after the break! Read more
