Locker Room Time Savers


Updated 11/01/07 4:45 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Locker Room Time Savers

For those of us who sneak out of the office to get in a quick workout at lunch, anything that can cut time down in the locker room is helpful. Forget layering sports bra and shirt, instead slip into an all-in-one sports top with built in bra. Only pack the necessities in your bag so you're not left fumbling around to find your gear. I like to put my socks inside my shoes the night before so Read more

Should You Cleanse Before Pregnancy?


Updated 05/07/12 8:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cleansing Before Pregnancy

Every mama wants to give her baby the best start possible, but just how clean should that beginning be? Anna Getty, the organic living expert and founder of Pregnancy Awareness Month (which happens to be now), recently wrote about her thoughts on preparing the body for pregnancy on the Healthy Child Healthy World website. She shared her year-long, pre-conception plan to whip her body (and soul) Read more

13 Health Gimmicks You Can Stop Wasting Money On


Updated 05/01/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Gimmicks to Avoid

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more

How to Clean Out Your Closet


Updated 03/26/12 9:54 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Clean a Closet

Getting dressed is a much more enjoyable process when you have a neat, organized closet to rummage through each morning. Stray belts, mismatched shoes, and a pole lined with tangled, broken hangers makes for extra, unnecessary stress. Sure, cleaning out your closet may be an elaborate process, but the results will have a major, time-saving payoff. Not sure where to begin? Follow this Read more

Spring Cleaning: Refreshing a Pet-Friendly Home


Updated 04/12/12 11:17 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Spring Cleaning Homes With Pets

Thanks to cold weather and short days, it's easy to get complacent about house cleaning during those long Winter months. But now that Spring has sprung, I'm feeling recharged and ready to tackle the tasks I've largely ignored since Fall's warmer days! I won't place full blame on my pup, but for such a small member of the household, she sure contributes a lot of the mess: muddy footprints, fur Read more

What We're Sweet On: A Cooling Cleanser That Decongests


Updated 02/02/12 1:26 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Review of Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

It's an oldie, but a goodie: Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser ($25). Besides, it's actually kind of fun to use. The two-step treatment begins by washing the face with the creamy, cooling cleanser, rubbing it in with circular motions to release dirt and makeup. The second step involves polishing the skin with a muslin cloth that's included as part of the kit. Once you rinse off the Read more

How Carrie Underwood Gets Grammy-Ready


Updated 02/13/12 3:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Carrie Underwood Gets Grammy-Ready

Carrie Underwood, everyone's favorite Grammy-winning country singer and performer, has been using the suite of Olay deep cleansers to give her face a clean beyond what the eye (and cameras) can see. To prep for last night's Grammy Awards, Carrie first used Olay Shine Control Lathering Cleanser to get a deep, down-to-the-pore cleansing to minimize shine. With all those flash bulbs on the red Read more

Carrie Underwood's Fresh-Face Secret? Yes Please.


Updated 01/10/12 3:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Carrie Underwood's Fresh-Face Secret? Yes Please.

Don't think a cleanser can go beyond the basics? Carrie Underwood begs to differ. Olay 2-in-1 Daily Facial Cloths thoroughly cleanse skin deep down to the pore, removing dirt, oil, and makeup — even your super-duty-waterproof mascara. Don't believe it? Take it from Carrie: "It's hard to find eye makeup remover that doesn't burn your eyes. The Daily Facials don't burn anything and take off all Read more

Cyber Monday Deals on Everything Fitness


Updated 11/29/11 10:51 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Fitness Cyber Monday Deals 2011

Even if you missed Black Friday, there are still a lot of shopping deals to be had tomorrow. Cyber Monday is when retailers present some of their best deals online — from free shipping to massively reduced items — or in some cases, they put the entire store on sale. If you're looking for fitness and health products, look no further. Just remember to act quick — most of these deals are Read more

Carrie Underwood Reveals Her Beauty Essentials


Updated 11/17/11 3:17 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Carrie Underwood on the CMA Awards and Beauty Secrets

Carrie Underwood is one busy woman. Along with recently cohosting the Country Music Association Awards, she's Olay's first brand ambassador — and she's got a pretty stellar set of pipes, if you haven't heard. We caught up with Carrie to find out how she prepares for an awards show, what she's learned about beauty, and whether new music is in the works. Read on for our Q&A with Carrie Read more