Strike a Yoga Pose: Cow Face


Updated 07/16/09 8:23 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Strike a Yoga Pose: Cow Face

If you're looking for a relaxing pose that will stretch your shoulders, chest, hips, and ankles, it's time to try Cow Face. Named because your knees look like a cow's closed mouth and your elbows look like ears, this pose also strengthens your core to help improve your posture. Sanskrit Name: Gomukhasana English Translation: Cow Face Pose To learn how to do this pose read more Read more

Strike a Yoga Pose: Cow Face


Updated 05/29/08 5:16 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Strike a Yoga Pose:  Cow Face

Sometimes it's nice to do a relaxing pose that stretches your muscles, but doesn't require a large amount of strength or energy. This pose called Cow Face is really calming, yet gives your hips and shoulders an awesome stretch. The name is intriguing and you might be wondering why is it called Cow Face? Take a look at yourself in a mirror while doing this pose. Your crossed legs are the lips, Read more

Gwyneth and Kate Toast Stella's 40th Yet Again, This Time With Cameron and Gwen!


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Gwen Stefani, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Moss Pictures at Stella's 2nd 40th

Stella McCartney had a 40th birthday party — again! — in London. Some of the same characters from her lavish first bash attended last night's at the more low-key venue of Notting Hill's Cow Pub, like Kate Moss, Jamie Hince, and Gwyneth Paltrow. There were new faces too, with Liv Tyler, Gwen Stefani, and Cameron Diaz, who watched Jude Law's Anna Christie earlier in the evening, wishing Stella Read more

Why Cohabitation Will Ruin Your Finances


Updated 09/17/11 2:58 PM · Posted by LearnVest · 2 comments

Why Cohabitation Will Ruin Your Finances

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! The views expressed here are those of the essayist and not the LearnVest staff, but we look forward to opening the floor to debate and discussion, so tell us what you think. This Money Mic is part of a conversation about living with your partner — click here for the opposing view. A Seductive Idea First off, let me say that I Read more

A Look at Laura Werlin's Lastest Cheesecapade


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What It's Like to Host a Cheese Seminar

Ever wonder what it would be like to travel the world teaching seminars on cheese? We have, so we asked the food industry's most glamorous cheese lady, Laura Werlin, to give us a glimpse at her delicious life! Here, she shares a recent experience. Most people don’t feel sorry for me when I tell them I have to go to places like Aspen, Pebble Beach, South Beach and similar hardship locations to Read more

Wedding Receptions Don't Have to Be Awkward: SocialTable


Updated 05/21/11 11:26 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Wedding Reception Assigned Seating Tips

I found that the most stressful aspects of planning a wedding were details concerning the guests. Questions like "what do our guests want to eat/drink/listen to" are enough to make your head spin. Yes, the wedding is about you as a couple, but you can't deny that your guests' likes and dislikes weigh heavily on your mind. Take, for example, the seating arrangements. Figuring out who will sit next Read more

Why Is Your Grocery Bill Getting Higher?


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Saving Money on Groceries

Not only do we have to deal with rising gas prices, but our grocery bills are going to face an increase as well. Although retailers and food producers are willing to soak up the higher commodity costs, food prices have still been going up. Here's why it's pricier to shop for your eats: Many areas around the world have been plagued by bad weather conditions, which have impacted the amount of Read more

Tots See Their Name in Customized Sandra Boynton Books


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Personalized Sandra Boynton Books

Personalized books are everywhere, but just how often are they written by best-selling children's authors? Fans of Sandra Boynton's clever and well-illustrated board books — The Belly Button Book and Snuggle Puppy being two of her most popular ones — can now give their tots a truly one-of-a-kind masterpiece created by the children's book superstar. For the author's latest book, Are You A Cow? Read more

Home Work: Toe Breaker Triceps Stretch


Updated 11/11/11 8:10 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Foot and Triceps Stretch

If you are a runner, I'm sure your feet could use a little TLC. I like to stretch my feet with this stretch intimidatingly called the Toe Breaker because it can feel really intense on your toes. Pain and discomfort aside, this is an awesome stretch for the muscles in the soles of your feet. I like to add the triceps stretch along with it, but feel free to just focus on your feet. Just rest your Read more