Would You Print Your Favorite Magazines at Home?


Updated 10/12/11 10:54 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

HP and Conde Nast Home Printing Service

HP and Condé Nast are teaming up for a new initiative to fight declining sales: print your own magazines at home. The digital service, which will require an HP web-connected printer, delivers subscription magazines like Wired, Allure, and Glamour straight to your printer for instant printing whenever you want. Additionally, HP is rolling out an Instant Ink service, which automatically delivers Read more

Computer Printers and Your Lungs


Updated 10/14/11 11:47 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Computer Printers and Your Lungs

I found this news about computer printers emitting fumes that are damaging to the lungs just incredible. I added a question about it to a quiz: Your Lungs: Cigarettes, Marijuana & Office Equipment and More. Yes, I found this worthy of a full post since so many of us work in an office and use computer printers regularly. A team of Australian scientists tested 60 laser printers and found Read more

Your Lungs: Cigarettes, Marijuana & Office Equipment and More


Updated 04/06/09 2:24 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 34 comments

Your Lungs:  Cigarettes, Marijuana & Office Equipment and More

Although it is illicit, stoners for decades have touted their drug of choice as a healthy alternative to cigarettes. An interesting myth created under a purple haze if you ask me. New research proves that cannabis is hard on the lungs, but how hard? Actually, lung health has been a hot topic in the news recently and when something is bad for the lungs cigarettes are brought out as the measuring Read more

19 Presidents' Day Discounts to Look Out For


Updated 03/19/12 10:53 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Presidents' Day Sales and Discounts 2012

Presidents' Day is arguably one of the best shopping days of the year. In fact, data from Shop It to Me, a site that sends personalized sales alerts to shoppers, revealed that Presidents' Day deals average better holiday discounts than on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Here are a couple to look out for: J. Crew: 20 percent off online orders of at least $150 with the code FABFEB. Offer ends Feb. Read more

Staff Members at Animal Shelters Can Use These Things


Updated 12/29/11 7:55 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Things to Buy or Donate For Animal Shelter Staff Members

While we usually think of giving things to shelters for the animals, the staff can use your help, too! It helps to contact your local one to learn exactly what they need, but I gathered up a list of recommendations that you may be tossing, or can easily spare, this New Year. Camera: If you were lucky enough to get a new camera for Christmas, a doggie shelter could use your old one! Supply the Read more

Energy Saving Tips From a Rocket Scientist (Really)


Updated 03/23/11 4:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Energy Saving Tips From a Rocket Scientist (Really)

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! The Scene: A 1500-square-foot, mid-century modern house in Phoenix, AZ, home to Bob and Helen Winkel. The Inspiration: After unclogging lint from their dryer tube and realizing they were saving $15 a month on their energy bill, they decided to tackle energy-saving around the house. The Challenge: Cut energy bills in half. Yes, Read more

Get Your Canon "Pink" Bundle For Breast Cancer Awareness Month!


Updated 09/20/11 3:21 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 4 comments

Get Your Canon "Pink" Bundle For Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Canon is increasing pink awareness with their Canon Pink Bundle ($280), which features a PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH camera, and the SELPHY CP760 Compact Photo Printer, both in a pink melody hue. You'll also get a pink ribbon charm and a mammogram reminder magnet to help promote their pink campaign. What I love about this pink product bundle is the Read more