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Partner Yoga Pose: Back-to-Back Butterfly

FitSugar — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:00:00 PDT

Butterfly pose is one of my favorite hip openers, and there are many Partner Yoga moves that involve this pose. There's the Butterfly Pull, Butterfly Supported Forward Bend, and Seated Butterfly Lounge is great way to stretch. If you have tight hips then you will appreciate trying Back-to-Back Butterfly with a partner since this variation deepens the stretch and it is only slightly hands-on compared to a couple of other partner poses.

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5 Carry-On Packing Tips You Should Know

GeekSugar — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:01:43 PST

If you're heading back home from a long holiday vacay, you've probably already given airport security some thought. If the thought of long TSA lines triggers a migraine, these tips from the TSA will teach you how to properly pack your gadgets, accessories, and chargers and help you speed through the X-ray line.

Pack in layers. Layer clothes, electronics, then clothes again inside a carry-on so the TSA agent can quickly see what's in there. This strategy also works better than the cram-everything-in-your-bag strategy once you unpack at your destination.

Check out the rest of the tips, including how to wrap your cords, and what kinds of bags are TSA-friendly after the break.

Get the Look: A Sexy, Wavy Blowout

Real Beauty — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:05:13 PST

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty.

Kattia Solano, the mastermind behind NYC's Butterfly Studio, says she's done with the froufrou Kim Kardashian look (we're kind of over the whole wedding spectacle, too). This much-loved hair guru is digging softer, more textured waves, like the ones seen on Jessica Biel.

But looking like you didn't try too hard isn't as simple as it sounds. Luckily, Solano broke down the steps for scoring beachy waves, so you can easily attain this piece-y, bohemian hairdo at home. Check out the details below.

Lil Gift Guide: Great Gifts For 5-Year-Olds!

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:32:02 PST

How best to describe kindergartners? Tots with a lot of personality! No longer "lil ones," these 5-year-olds are at an age where they know what they want and they aren't afraid to tell you. Toys and activities that build on the skills they are learning at school will keep their hands busy and their minds moving.

FIJIT Friends ($40) may be one of the biggest sellers this holiday season with their ability to respond to different commands and dance moves that keep kids wanting to join in the party. If your child has control of your iPad, Angry Birds Card Game ($12) may be the ticket to giving them a break from the screen. Lego's line of city kits just keeps growing, and the City Forest Police ($80) is packed with enough things to build to keep fans busy for a long time. Bead Bazaar's My Butterfly Bead Kit ($23) is filled with more than 200 environmentally friendly, hand-crafted beads to make more than a dozen accessories. If your kid's going to be moving, why not make it an artistic experience? The Razor Graffiti Chalk Scooter ($74) features sidewalk chalk near its rear wheel so kids can look back on their path after they've reached their destination.

Saturday Giveaway! Avon Step into Sexy

BellaSugar — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 04:00:00 PST

We love to help you feel your most beautiful, and this week we've got you covered with Avon's new fragrance, Step into Sexy. Featuring notes such as crisp violet leaf, butterfly orchid, and golden amber, Step into Sexy is sure to help you feel sophisticated and sexy every day.

To celebrate the arrival of the fragrance, BellaSugar will be giving away one bottle each day for each of the next 2 days. Be sure to come back tomorrow to enter for your last chance to win!

This giveaway has ended.

Friday Giveaway! Avon Step into Sexy

BellaSugar — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:00:00 PST

To celebrate the arrival of the fragrance, BellaSugar will be giving away one bottle each day for each of the next three days. Be sure to come back daily to enter for your chance to win!

This giveaway has ended.

Iconic Design: The Wingback Chair

Angela Swinderman Elias — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:32:41 PST

The wingback chair is essentially a club chair with "wings" attached to the back that often extend to the arm rests. Though the flat and scroll wing styles are most typical, imaginatively ornate versions like bat-wing chairs and butterfly-wing chairs can also be found. Most designs are fully upholstered with wooden legs, but older versions tend to have an exposed wood frame as well. The colorful version pictured below demonstrates how this iconic design can be reinterpreted. Even vintage velvet upholstery feels fresh when paired with wooden legs painted in a color that coordinates with your favorite throw pillow. For a twist on wooden frame versions, try gilding the frame for a contemporary, aristocratic vibe.

Like many classic furniture pieces, the wingback chair's stylish design was born out of necessity. Created to trap heat and shield the top half of the body from drafts, the chairs were often positioned in front of a crackling fire. Aside from adding a sense of grandeur, these chairs offered a cocoon-like comfort. Today, they remain just as popular with or without the presence of a hearth.

Do you love this look? Learn how to make your own colorful chair at Martha Stewart!

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Thursday Giveaway! Avon Step into Sexy

BellaSugar — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 04:00:00 PST

To celebrate the arrival of the fragrance, BellaSugar will be giving away one bottle each day for each of the next four days. Be sure to come back daily to enter for your chance to win!

This giveaway has ended.

Wednesday Giveaway! Avon Step into Sexy

BellaSugar — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:00:00 PST

To celebrate the arrival of the fragrance, BellaSugar will be giving away one bottle each day for each of the next five days. Be sure to come back daily to enter for your chance to win!

This giveaway has ended.

Tuesday Giveaway! Avon Step into Sexy

BellaSugar — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:00:00 PST

To celebrate the arrival of the fragrance, BellaSugar will be giving away one bottle each day for each of the next six days. Be sure to come back daily to enter for your chance to win!

This giveaway has ended.