Gadgets Galore? Get an Eight Piece Case Set


Updated 01/25/10 6:34 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 5 comments

Gadgets Galore? Get an Eight Piece Case Set

I'm all about matching bags, but this limited edition mobile device case collection by Claw Money and Boost is a sight for sore eyes if you ask me! And since when was it OK to label bags, especially a regular duffle bag, a device bag?! Is there proper padding in each one? I highly doubt it. If you look closely you'll notice three small cases to the left that are said to fit cell phones or your Read more

Make the Most of Your Metabolism


Updated 07/08/08 1:46 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Make the Most of Your Metabolism

Most of what controls your metabolism is not under your control, some folks have fast metabolisms and others have slow ones. Also, as we age our metabolism slows down. Scientists have estimated that metabolism slows about 5 percent per decade, beginning at age 40 as we lose muscle mass and increase body fat. Muscle burns more calories than fat, so when you lose muscle mass your caloric needs Read more

Is It FIT For News?


Updated 11/17/08 8:57 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Is It FIT For News?

For some reason this week's news was full of truly bizarre "health" stories. The following stories really caught my eye, piqued my interest or made me squirm (the top headline especially). Man Eats Live Frogs and Rats for Health - from AOL News On Yahoo News there is a great article on a man suing Boost Energy Drink maker Novartis AG for long lasting, yet unwanted arousal caused by the energy Read more

Foodie Friday Link Time: Low-Cal Love Potions


Updated 02/10/12 10:16 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Valentine's Day Low-Calorie Cocktails

Low-calorie cocktails for your Valentine's Day celebrations — Shape Go ahead and plate up some pasta; these recipes are healthy — Real Simple Healthify your chocolate torte with sweet potatoes! — Vegetarian Times 9 power foods that boost your immunity — Prevention Healthy reasons to not follow recipes when making meals — Self Low-calorie sweets that please the palate and satisfy — Read more

A Doctor Dishes: Which "Superfoods" Are Worth the Cost?


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Expensive Superfoods

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most people you speak to these days are trying to stretch every dollar as far as possible — even the ones they spend buying apples and oranges. Food prices are expected to increase yet again this year, and food manufacturers are making portions smaller without reducing prices. Not surprisingly, a recent Rasmussen poll found Read more

Tips For Building an Effective Online Dating Profile


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How to Make an Online Dating Profile

In this digital age, men and women aren't just hitting bars and coffee shops to snag a date. More and more, they're heading to the Internet. In fact, 50 percent of men have met a woman online according to a recent survey. It's obvious that online dating has become the norm, and for good reason — the Internet gives you more options because you can cover a wider area of partner possibilities (as Read more

Etsy Rolls Out Direct Checkout — Will You Prefer It Over PayPal?


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Etsy Direct Checkout 2012 News

Have you ever tried to buy something on Etsy, but didn't follow through on the sale due to the extra step required to complete the sale through PayPal? I can think of at least one instance when I forgot my PayPal password and abandoned a sale — and I'm sure I'm not the only buyer who's faced this quandary. Starting today, however, the PayPal step will become a thing of the past: a direct, Read more

Lil Links: Stop Counting Sheep and Embrace Insomnia


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Benefits of Insomnia

Ten reasons it's awesome to be an insomniac — The Stir Kate Winslet raises awareness for autism — Celebrity Baby Scoop Steal Nahla Aubry's thermal shirt style — Celebrity Baby Blog How pregnancy can boost your health and happiness — FitPregnancy The no-panic guide to lice — Parenting When to move on to fertility treatments — The Bump Do you meet these suburban mom stereotypes? — Read more

Winter Sales: 11 Pieces to Snatch Up Now


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Designer Winter Sales

Retailers are always thinking one season ahead, so for us, that means prime Winter sale shopping. We're always looking to boost up our cold weather style quotient and now is the time to do so — Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, and J.Crew are just a few of the retailers currently slashing prices off of covetable boots, bags, and standout separates. From basic essentials to splurge-worthy designer Read more

5 Surprising Ways to Eat Nut Butter


Updated 02/06/12 1:50 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Ways to Eat Nut Butter

Nut butters are good for more than just sandwiches. As a source of healthy fats and plant-based protein, nut butters can be a nutritional powerhouse. Whether you prefer classic peanut butter or one of the healthy peanut butter alternatives, here are five unexpected ways to incorporate nut butter into your diet: Blend it into your smoothie: Make your breakfast sip a bit creamier — and more Read more