Green Your Fitness: 5 Eco-Friendly Companies Doing It the Right Way


Updated 04/18/12 2:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Eco-Friendly Clothing Companies

We're all for companies adding eco-friendly gear to their lines, but what makes us really happy is when a company commits itself to the environment by adopting a sustainable business model. Because, let's face it, caring about the planet involves much more than offering one organic shirt in your line. From where they source their materials to the kind of energy their buildings run on, here are Read more

5 Hoodies For Spring


Updated 03/26/10 10:59 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Cute Hoodies For Spring

Spring weather is all about the bumpy transition between Winter and Summer. Since the move toward warmer weather is never direct, dressing for this volatile season requires layering. And in my opinion, it also helps to have a hoodie. When an unexpected wind kicks up, slip on your hood and battle the elements fashionably. Here are five fit hoodies I have my eye on for the Spring season. Read more

What We're Sweet On: A Razor Worth Putting on Display


Updated 05/19/12 7:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Glamourai-Designed Schick Intuition Razor

Most of us usually toss our razors in the dank corners of the shower — and that, by the way, isn't a hot idea, since moisture can decrease the life of your blades. But the Schick Intuition Naturals razor (around $9) practically demands to be put on display. With art-nouveau packaging designed by blogger Kelly Framel of The Glamourai, it's about as chic as hair removal gets. But there's more Read more

Adventures in Ingredients: Aloe Vera


Updated 04/19/12 3:36 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Cooking With Aloe Vera

For weeks, I'd been eying these spiky succulent leaves at Berkeley Bowl. I always knew that aloe vera came from this common plant, but never thought I would actually need or want the opportunity to work with it myself. And then there's the whole issue of cooking with it and how to harvest it. It's popular in coconut water these days, but other than that, ingesting it is somewhat uncommon. But Read more

How to Spray Perfume in Your Hair (Yes, There Are Rules)


Updated 05/15/12 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Use Perfume in Your Hair

So, you've been spritzing your favorite fragrance on your hair to get a scent that wafts through the air with every hair flip. And while perfume can mask smoke and other unwanted odors, the question remains: Is it safe for your strands? It turns out, there are a couple things you should ask yourself before you turn your body spray into a hair mist. What's in this? Eau de parfums usually contain Read more

Soothe Sunburn With This DIY Recipe


Updated 05/15/12 1:01 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Home Remedies For Sunburn

YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan always has a new tip or two for making life easier. It happens to the best of us, even with the best of intentions, and this week, Michelle tells us how we can alleviate a painful sunburn: Hi everyone, Each day it's getting a little sunnier and little warmer outside. It's nice to spend this time outdoors, and while it's also nice to get a little Read more

Aloe Vera Juice: The Miracle Drink


Updated 03/27/12 8:55 AM · Posted by · 17 comments

The Health Benefits of Drinking Aloe Vera Juice

Allow me to take some attention off coconut water for a moment, and shed light on another healing tonic — aloe vera juice. When I was growing up, we used aloe vera leaves on burns since the sap acts as a pain reliever and reduced inflammation. But drinking actual aloe vera juice? I had noticed it in health food stores, but had never actually tried it before. After reading about aloe vera's Read more

What's Yummy This Week


Updated 04/21/12 4:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Top Food Stories April 15 to 21

Making your own breadsticks is easier than you think Worried that Hostess Brands may fold? Then make your own Hostess treats Learn how to cook with fresh aloe vera You can make time for a satisfying breakfast — here's how This wedding season, make your glass of bubbly even fancier From kabocha squash to lentil, five creative and contemporary twists on hummus Read more

4 Tips to Organize Your Medicine Cabinet


Updated 04/11/12 12:16 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Organize a Medicine Cabinet

The medicine cabinet is a part of the home that no one really thinks about . . . until you need something from it. And when you finally do, you might find yourself wading through the items that should have been discarded to get to the medication you need. Or perhaps you're missing the needed item because you never noticed you were low on it because of the mess. Take some time to organize your Read more