Get Physical: How Bout Some Wiffle Ball?


Updated 09/09/07 10:21 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Get Physical: How Bout Some Wiffle Ball?

Since baseball season is in full gear, why not get outside and hit some wiffle balls? It's fun, easy to play, and sure to relieve some stress (laughing at yourself is the best part). One great thing about this "sport" is that the equipment has to be just about the cheapest on the planet -- The ball and bat cost $4.25 through Amazon. Another great thing - a dinky wiffle ball can't cause nearly Read more

Get in Gear: Baden Pink Soccer Ball


Updated 11/30/08 9:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Get in Gear: Baden Pink Soccer Ball

I grew up playing soccer and realized it is time to introduce my girly-girl to the sport. I was looking for the right ball since my daughter is very particular about design, and I found this Pink soccer ball by Baden. It even has a cool "liquid" pattern all over the ball. It comes only in size 4, but no worries since that is the official size and weight. Girls and soccer just go together, Read more

Dodgeball? A Workout?


Updated 04/22/07 5:25 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Okay, I'm having major PE flashbacks here. Dodgeball was definitely not my favorite sport as a child, but Dodgeball, the movie definitely sparked my interest in the sport as an adult. I just found out that Crunch Fitness Gyms offer Dodgeball 101 classes. Dodgeball is back folks! You get a great cardio workout from all that running around, ducking, and throwing balls. Playing this fast-paced Read more

Daily Tech: Apple Products in a Flash


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Top Tech News on GeekSugar For February 10, 2012

See every Apple product in just 30 seconds  — Geekosystem Details on Google's "entertainment device" — Newser Take a trip on the fastest elevator in the world — Tecca Giant disco ball measures relativity — Dvice Truths that may ruin sci-fi for you — Cracked The country where Twitter use can lead to a decade in prison — SlashGear Read more

The Vampire Diaries "Dangerous Liaisons": The Good, The Bad, and The Bloody


Updated 02/12/12 5:49 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

The Vampire Diaries "Dangerous Liaisons" Recap

The original vampire family hosts a ball on this week's episode of The Vampire Diaries, and the whole town puts on their finest formal wear for the event of the supernatural season. Elena has two dates to the event, but it's her date to meet the original witch that gives us insight into what's in store for Klaus and his siblings. Speaking of Klaus, we get some developments between him and Read more

In Defense of the Chronically Late Mom


Updated 02/09/12 1:45 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Mom's Defense For Being Late For School

We're excited to share this post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Betsy Shaw about being late for school. If I were to wear a scarlet letter it would be T. T for tardy. T for turd ball. T for totally inept mother. We are late for school with such alarming Read more

Earn More Money By Changing Up Your Office Space


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How to Make the Office More Comfortable

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most of us spend about 40 hours per week at work — in other words, the majority of our waking hours. And nearly all of those hours are spent sitting at our desks. It’s a definite problem — and not just because we’re missing happy hour or quality couch time at home. There’s no shortage of discouraging research pointing Read more

March Madness: How to Steal the Look of San Francisco's Charming Home Shop


Updated 02/08/12 10:10 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Get the Look of a Rustic Modern Kitchen

MARCH, San Francisco's newly remodeled home goods store, merges airy modernism with utilitarian craftsmanship for a space that has local foodies and designophiles in a tizzy. The lovely wares for the kitchen, pantry, and table, some of which are created exclusively for MARCH, aren't the only things this space sells. Even more covet-inducing is the irresistible aesthetic. Flooded in natural light Read more

The Muppets' Music Man Bret McKenzie on His Oscar Nod and Taking a Silly Job Seriously


Updated 02/09/12 2:31 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Bret McKenzie Interview on The Muppets

Bret McKenzie is up for an exceedingly rare honor this year, with his ballad "Man or Muppet" earning one of just two nominations in the Oscars' best song category. I caught up with The Muppets' musical supervisor today at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank to chat about the awards attention and the unique experience of penning music for Kermit and company. The New Zealand native talked about fighting Read more

Keep Running: Prevent Plantar Fasciitis With These Tips


Updated 02/10/12 4:41 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Prevent Plantar Fasciitis and Foot Pain

From pounding the pavement running to spending a day in fashionable shoes that lack proper support, feet take a beating. If you're training for a race this Spring and upping your mileage, it pays to show your peds some love. You can do some preventive prehab to avoid coming down with a case of plantar fasciitis. This painful condition, which can be common in new runners and affects women more Read more