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There are many reason to rejoice for the low cost of gas, but our nation's overall health may not be one of them. One of the few benefits of shelling out big bucks at the gas pump was that people starting walking and biking more, as well as taking mass transit, which ultimately means walking more. This added exercise was not only good for the planet, but good for the waistline, too. A recent Read more
Will using a travel agent help you save money for your upcoming trip? LearnVest has the answer. Are travel agents back? This question, posed by The New York Times, got us thinking. According to the piece, nearly one in three leisure travel agencies is hiring, and in 2011 travel agencies experienced a second consecutive year of growth; in fact, their bookings accounted for a third of the $284 Read more
Whether you believe in fate or not, sometimes saying a few words to the stranger beside you can put you in touch with just the right people you need to boost your career. The next time you find yourself in one of these five locations, work up the courage to spark a conversation with the person beside you. Public transportation can be grimy and crowded, but perhaps the unsavory conditions will Read more
Strollers and baby carriers and bike seats, oh, my! There's no shortage of options when it comes to transporting tots from here to there. Like many of us, celeb moms keep a variety of options in their arsenal, calling on different pieces depending on their day's activities. Take this quiz to see if you can guess the celeb tot by the way she is carried around town! Question 1 of 8Which lil one Read more
Traveling this holiday? Christmas Eve falls on a Saturday this year, which makes one big mess at the airport. If you can't take a car or a train, be sure to check out these packing and travel tips to make your life easier while booking flights, getting through security checkpoints, and beyond. Booking Flights TripIt — Once signed up for the free service, forward travel confirmation emails Read more
Summer may seem like the biggest travel season of the year, if you're headed abroad, cross country, or to far-off locales, travel time is ripe 365 days a year. Unfortunately, traveling can also have you racking up the charges on your credit card, but with these handy tech tips, you can save money while on the road now, or any time! Track down free WiFi — There's a number of US airports that 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
We're thrilled to present this smart Bundle story here on Savvy! Gadgets are supposed to make our lives easier. Take smartphones, for example, which have given us countless applications and the ability to do just about anything on the go. And then there are the gadgets that are either pointless, or on its way to becoming obsolete. Here are 10. First up: Expensive Headphones You don't need Read more
Want to avoid getting sick this season? Just look to the habits of the super healthy as your guide! Before the office cold catches up with you, here are four tips that will have you staying healthy, well, and free from the flu all year long. Regular Exercise One of the many benefits of having a steady fitness routine is that you're less likely to become sick. Numerous studies have shown that Read more
We know that kids love mom and dad's technology, but is mama ready to hand it over to her kids, outright? Disney is hoping so! The soon-to-be introduced Disney AppMATes is a free iPad download that works with specially designed Cars 2 characters to convert the device into a virtual Radiator Springs for tots. Sold in two-packs ($20), the characters have sensors on their bases that activate the Read more
