How to Make Sure You Score Yourself a Campsite


Updated 04/18/11 7:32 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Tips on Reserving a Campsite

Once Memorial Day hits, it can be hard to get a campsite at many national parks. Trust me, I had a bit of a freak-out trying to get a site for my friends and me in Yosemite last weekend. Because we go there so much during the off-season when you can just show up and find space, it's easy to forget that this is not the case in the Summer. In the end I was successful and we had an awesome time, but Read more

Is Your Tot Going Gaga for Ga-ga?


Updated 01/24/12 6:15 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Game of Ga-ga For Kids

Move over Lady Gaga, there's a new game in town that's changing the way kids say your name! In an age where bans on traditional recess games like tag and dodgeball are becoming more prevalent (seemingly due to the violent nature of the games), new sports are gaining a tot following, and they're gaining traction — fast! Ga-ga — a fast-paced, Israeli game that has been called "a safe version of Read more

Away We Go: How to Travel (Better) With Friends


Updated 08/24/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Away We Go: How to Travel (Better) With Friends

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! You love your friends, imperfections and all, so the only thing better than a trip to Ibiza might be a trip to Ibiza … with them. After all, group travel affords you freedom to do the activities you want, with zero worries about loneliness: Someone will always be game to ski that double black diamond run or dance the night Read more

Spaghetti With Fried Eggs and Pangritata


Updated 07/28/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Spaghetti With Fried Eggs and Pangritata Recipe

Move over, mirepoix; there's a new holy food trinity, and it's called butter, cheese, and eggs. Just ask Yoo Eatz, who's recently discovered a new everyday-pasta recipe. I believe there are two types of pasta sauce people: those who gravitate toward tomato-based sauces, and those who fiend for butter and dairy. You may spike your sauce with something special, be it some chili flakes in Read more

10 Workout Secrets (From Experts Who Learned the Hard Way!)


Updated 07/14/11 1:30 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

The Worst Mistakes to Make at the Gym

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Nobody is perfect. And neither are our workouts. From the fitness hangover solution to what not to wear at the gym and how to avoid being "that" girl at the gym, 10 fitness pros (and me) give us their "I wish I'd known sooner" secrets for having a better, more effective and enjoyable workout. So you don't have to learn the Read more

Lonely Planet's Picks For US Islands That Won't Break the Bank


Updated 03/16/12 3:48 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

US Island Vacations

Editor’s note: Summer travel season has officially begun! The following guest post was written by Robert Reid, the US travel editor for Lonely Planet. He will be guest blogging on Savvy for the next two months, helping you find some great ideas of how to get your vacation on this Summer. Hope everyone had a great Fourth of July weekend! That means summer travel season is stepping up a notch. Read more

Sleep Tip: Try an Eye Mask


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 15 comments

Use an Eye Mask For Better Sleep

I always thought sleeping in an eye mask was sort of silly — an accessory reserved for posh ladies in movies, like Holly Golightly. Then I started having trouble falling asleep because of the streetlight that leaks through my curtains, then waking up to the sunlight in the morning. I let go of my pride and put on an eye mask. I can't believe what a difference it's made. If you have trouble Read more