Got Seasonal Allergies? Eat the Local Honey


Updated 06/27/11 6:38 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 16 comments

Got Seasonal Allergies?  Eat the Local Honey

Honey is all the buzz. Not only does it taste like summer, but it has some amazing qualities that help your body. It's antimicrobial because of its high sugar content, so it's great for treating cuts and burns to prevent scarring. You can keep a jar in your medicine cabinet for years - it's slightly acidic, so it never goes bad. I've also heard that honey can be used to treat seasonal allergy Read more

A Reader Recipe: Southwestern Quinoa Salad With Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette


Updated 04/16/12 6:32 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Southwestern Quinoa Salad Recipe

Get your daily fiber fix with this Southwestern quinoa salad recipe from FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber. She shared it with us in our Healthy Recipe Group in the Fit Community. This salad takes quinoa to the next level, and has been known to turn quinoa haters into ambassadors. Learn how to make this recipe after the break! Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: 9 Reasons to Skip the Gym


Updated 03/19/12 10:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

9 Good Reasons to Skip the Gym

Nine good reasons to skip your workout — Shape Hungry before dinner? Healthy snacks that won't ruin your appetite — Real Simple Is Adele working to drop weight or get healthier? — Blisstree Don't expect local honey to stave off your allergy sneezes — HuffPost Healthy Living After losing weight, Rihanna wants her backside back — Fit Celeb Pack your lunchtime salad with protein to feel Read more

Savvy Links: Why Is J.K. Rowling No Longer a Billionaire?


Updated 03/13/12 11:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Is JK Rowling a Billionaire?

Why is J.K. Rowling no longer a billionaire? — LearnVest 10 absurd ideas on paper that made millions — The Grindstone How to treat your honey on Facebook — Tecca 5 things to avoid doing as an intern — The Daily Muse Quick and easy St. Patrick's Day recipes — AllYou How to save money on groceries — Real Simple Cheap ways to add big flavor to your food — Wise Bread What makes a Read more

22 Cheap Ways to Treat Yourself


Updated 03/13/12 10:40 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Cheap Ways to Treat Yourself

You've worked hard this whole week, so it's time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the weekend! Give yourself a treat this weekend to feel rejuvenated and to make yourself feel good. Don't worry, treating yourself doesn't always mean pricey massages at the spa or weekend getaways. Here are plenty of wallet-friendly suggestions: Relive your Charlie and the Chocolate Factory memories and treat Read more

5 Date Ideas to Get You in the Holiday Spirit


Updated 12/12/11 7:50 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

5 Date Ideas to Get You in the Holiday Spirit

Christmas will be here before we know it. So it's time to seriously get into the holiday mood! Cooler temps mean more opportunities to cozy up with your honey, be it a new guy, boyfriend, or hubby. To take advantage of the snuggly weather and get prepared for feasts and singing carols, I've come up with five holiday date ideas. Try some of these out for valuable one-on-one time during the Read more

How to Have an Old-Fashioned, Fun, and Frugal Christmas


Updated 12/09/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Have an Old-Fashioned, Fun, and Frugal Christmas

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Ray-Bans aren't the only piece of the past worth revisiting. There are also old-school photos, discreetly boozy drinks and Judy Garland. Let's go ahead and combine all three: It's Retro Christmas. This year, we're planning to enjoy what we call "Retro Christmas": A return to holidays past, when the season was about togetherness Read more

Happy Hour: Midas Touch


Updated 06/15/11 3:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beer Review: Dogfish Head Midas Touch

The balmier the weekends get, the more I reach for a beer over cocktails or wine. So I've been clearing out the beer aisles at the local Whole Foods, going by no methodology other than what sounds delicious and looks appetizing — and I've yet to encounter a brewski that disappoints. My latest fixation is Midas Touch, a year-round specialty from craft brewing pioneer Sam Calagione of Dogfish. I Read more

Keri Russell Shows Her Growing Baby Bump While on a Cheerios Run!


Updated 10/12/11 11:48 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Keri Russell Pregnant Baby Bump Pictures in Brooklyn

A pregnant Keri Russell stepped out of her Brooklyn home this morning to pick up Honey Nut Cheerios at a local deli. She's about six months along with her second child with husband Shane Deary, and soon their oldest, River, will become a big brother! The cereal may have been for Keri, her husband, or their son, but she has revealed in the past that her favorite craving lately has been for whoopie Read more

10 Edible Wedding Favor Ideas


Updated 06/28/11 11:03 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Edible Wedding Favors

The days of the useless tchotchke wedding favor are over. Modern brides are opting to give guests something they can enjoy and in many cases, something they can eat! If you've got plenty of time, consider giving a homemade treat. Cookies, truffles, chocolate-covered nuts, and savory crackers are delicious options. However, busy brides can offer an edible gift that's personal, but not homemade. Read more