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Has this year's unrelenting Winter weather got you down? If so, take a page from Fresh Tart's book and make yourself this snowstorm-softening soup. When it snows, I make soup. And complain. And take ridiculously long baths. And pretend like I'm still on vacation. John and I were in Costa Rica last week and it was...heavenly. Too heavenly. I have been in a massive funk ever since we Read more
The best way to enjoy tomatoes in the middle of Winter is to use a canned product like those by Muir Glen. Recently, OnSugar blog FreshTart attended a Muir Glen tomato demo; here she shares the experience. It's no secret that Corner Table Restaurant is one of my favorite spots in town — I wouldn't have chosen to spend my birthday dinner there several weeks ago if it weren't. So when I Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Barre classes may make you easy on the eyes, but at $20 or more a pop, they're definitely not easy on the wallet. Rather than take a second job to pay for our latest fitness addiction, we turned to Beverly Hill-based Cardio Barre instructor Stacey Bosworth to get the inside scoop on scoring a long, lean dancer's body Read more
We can't believe it's already May! While we love our Spring produce, the idea that Summer is just around the corner sounds pretty delicious. But one of those Spring vegetables we'll be sad to say sayonara to is the amazing asparagus. We've already got you covered with the best way to cook asparagus, but now it's time for some tempting recipes that will help you bring all its green goodness to Read more
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member OrganizedSimplicity from the Su Casa group: I wanted a cozy, happy spot to curl up with a book and love color and whimsy, so I constructed a side table from a vintage suitcase and made shelves for trinkets out of colorfully bound books. Have you DIYed and decorated a special corner of your home? Be sure to share photos and details with the Su Casa Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! These noshing habits could be the reason your scale is stalled By Karen Ansel, RD, Prevention We do it in the car, on the train, in front of the TV, on the phone, and even in bed. For too many of us, snacking has become so automatic that our brains barely register the hand-to-mouth motion. And it's not as if we're Read more
You've plugged up your outlets and covered the corners of your tables, but have you ensured that your TV is safe for your toddling tot? We're not talking about the programs you choose to show your kids, but the actual device itself. Yesterday, a 13-month-old Chicago toddler was playing in his apartment when he "tagged" the TV as part of a game. Instantly, the TV fell off of its perch, crushing Read more
The braised white beans pictured below aren't just legendary; they also happen to be totally vegan. Thanks to Fresh Tart for sharing. These may look like ordinary white beans but they're actually the cool-girl beans in town, swooned over on Twitter, gossiped about on Facebook, photographed and copied and seriously in demand. I'd love to take credit for the fabulous recipe but no, these are via Read more
We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling! Every other week we're bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle advice from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, which is Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week, Tori shares her adventure in cutting down her own Christmas tree. I love the holidays. To me, Christmas Read more
For a truly flawless makeup finish, you might want to think about going buff — using a buffing brush, that is. The kabuki brush, designed to cover larger surface areas, allows you to dust powder onto the face and body quickly and easily, thanks to its densely packed bristles. To use, dip the brush into your chosen powder, tap to remove excess, and swirl onto the face for a uniform, even finish. Read more
