On this week's episode of Mad Men, Betty's back — and in an, um, "big" way. Thanks to January Jones's real-life pregnancy, Mrs. Francis has packed on a few pounds after what appears to be more than one afternoon spent on the couch with a box of Bugles. Things take a dramatic turn when Betty's mother-in-law advises a trip to the doctor, and he finds a tumor in her throat. As Betty contemplates Read more

Even when the product is supposedly "disposable," you can always reuse it. Wise Bread shares awesome ways to reuse these 21 disposable products. It’s said that we live in a disposable society. But the word "disposable" is a misnomer. Disposable is considered throwaway, something you use once and dump, regardless of the life that may be left in it. As a frugal shopper with a concern for the Read more

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. If getting more sleep isn't an option, we've found other ways to get rid of pesky under-eye bags. Find the perfect cream for your eyes It's normal for your eyes to look a little swollen first thing in the morning. But drinking alcohol, eating salty foods, allergies, and watching The Notebook can produce bigger Read more

In college, I was no stranger to the "Freshman 15." In fact, all that newfound freedom to eat whatever and whenever combined with the all-you-can-eat dining hall and late-night pizza runs made it the "Freshman 30." Now that I've been at a healthy weight for a while, I can look back on all the mistakes I made. I'm sharing these mistakes now in the hopes that I can help someone else avoid the Read more

Siku fever has hit, and we'll admit it: we're afflicted! The lovable baby polar bear is just 3 months old, but he's already claimed the hearts of animal lovers, environmentalists, and fans of cute. We've seen plenty of adorable photos, but if like us, you just can't get enough, now through a joint effort between Explore.org and Polar Bears International, you can watch Siku live! Every day from 9 Read more

We've always wanted to take a stab at rolling out a few Natchitoches meat pies. Thanks to an easy recipe from Food Orleans, this might be a dream realized sooner rather than later. [Baked or fried? You decide.] Natchitoches meat pies are one of those special little treats with a name as fun to say as they are to scarf down. Nackadish — that's how you say it — is a small town we drive through Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! There are little tricks businesses use to get us to buy. Some are pretty obvious, like sales and coupons. Others are more subtle and nefarious, and may prey on the very good spirit of our human nature. A tad dramatic? Maybe not. Recall those free address labels from the Disabled American Veterans? In the 1970s, they decided to Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! By the last few months of every woman’s third trimester, she’s inevitably faced with one of life’s most intimidating situations: baby shopping. No matter whether you had your most recent child years ago or are currently expecting, I’m sure you’re familiar with the situation. You walk into your local baby store brimming Read more

With the holiday party season nearly in effect, you can count on dozens of dinner parties and family gatherings. Naturally, these occasions call for a bottle of wine worth celebrating. Whether you're playing host and looking for the right food pairing or searching for the perfect bottle of red as a "thank you" to the hostess, check out our list of apps and gadgets to keep you swishing, sniffing, Read more