Don't Forget to Blink


Updated 08/25/08 5:47 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Don't Forget to Blink

When working at a computer we tend to blink about five times less than usual. Blinking might seem like an unimportant activity, but it lubricates eyes. Having dry eyes is not only irritating, but it can interfere with your ability to get your work done and get out of the office. Here's a handy little exercise to help you remember to blink. Every 20 minutes, slowly close your eyes 10 times. Read more

Robert Pattinson Talks Racy Cosmopolis Scenes


Updated 05/25/12 8:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Today's Celebrity News May 25, 2012 Early Edition

Robert Pattinson on refusing to do certain scenes in Cosmopolis — People Bethenny Frankel responds to divorce rumors — Us Weekly Listen to AI winner Phillip Phillips's first single — HuffPost Entertainment So many reasons to love Tom Hardy — Lainey Gossip Oops! There's a serious typo in the Great Gatsby trailer — Zap2It See Kim Zolciak's topless wedding gift for her fiancé — Read more

Grey's Anatomy Rundown, "Migration"


Updated 05/11/12 5:06 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Grey's Anatomy "Migration" Recap

Usually it's the season finales of Grey's Anatomy that leave us in the lurch, but this week's episode has its very own jaw-dropping cliffhanger. As the residents scramble to figure out whether they will stay in Seattle or move on to greener pastures, every character on the show has something to ruminate on. The party line this week comes from Dr. Webber, who says, "Make sure your ringer's on," as Read more

Savvy Tip: Turn Off Your Email Notifications


Updated 05/03/12 10:22 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Work Productivity Tip

You're focused on a task when you suddenly see a blinking alert on your desktop that informs you that you have a new email. Although you resolved to stick to your work, your mind can't help wandering and you start mulling over what the email could be about. More often than not, the email can wait an hour or two, and disrupting your "in the zone" mode just decreases productivity and will end up Read more

In Honor of the Kentucky Derby, 4 Exercises That Celebrate the Horse


Updated 05/02/12 9:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Horse Pose, Horse Stance, and Other Exercises in Honor of the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is this weekend, which means lots of Southern-style celebrations surrounding a horse race that'll be over before you can blink. But donning a wide-brimmed, fully decked out hat and imbibing mint juleps isn't the only way to pay homage to the all-American event.  Why not celebrate the Kentucky Derby with a few equine exercises too? Here are four exercises that are inspired by Read more

A Hollywood Hills Home Gets a Total Makeover in Just Six Weeks: See the Stunning Results


Updated 05/01/12 2:40 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

SFA Design Hollywood Hills Home Pictures

Six weeks is the blink of an eye when it comes to completing an interior design project, yet that was the time frame allotted for SFA Design when they redesigned a second home for the family of an international ambassador. Founder of SFA Design, Sue Firestone, told us that the quick turnaround was an absolute must. "We had a short time frame to complete the design and installation as the family Read more

Shutterbug: 8 Tips For Photographing Your Tot's Favorite Activity


Updated 04/16/12 11:57 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Photos to Take of Your Children

Don't blink or you might miss your tot's favorite activity of the week. Kids are a fickle bunch and their favorites quickly change in what feels like the blink of an eye. If you don't capture them while they're doing it, you're sure to forget it was a favorite before long. I turned to mom and photographer Jennifer Little, founder of Sugar Photography in Fort Collins, CO, for tips on photographing Read more

3 Yoga Class Dangers and How to Prevent Them


Updated 02/22/12 9:16 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Prevent Yoga Class Dangers

Yoga is associated with feeling joyful, open, and calm, but as with all types of movement, there are risks involved that make you go from "om" to "ow" in the blink of your third eye. Here are three common dangers you're at risk for when taking a yoga class and how to prevent them from happening. Slipping Depending on their type of material, some yoga mats may be extremely slippery when wet. Read more

Love It or Leave It: Bluetooth Antilost-iPhone Device


Updated 02/21/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

iAlert Gadget to Never Lose iPhone

Losing a pricey iPhone or iPad haunts our tech nightmares, so we'll do just about anything to cut the worry. The Bluetooth-based iAlarm pairs with an iOS device to alert you whenever you step a certain distance away from the gadget. The iAlarm will vibrate and beep and the LED blink for up to one minute unless you press a button on the product signaling the iPhone is safe and sound. The Read more

Earn More Money By Changing Up Your Office Space


Updated 02/08/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

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