I'm Asking: What Do You Daydream About During Work?


Updated 02/29/12 1:31 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Health Benefits of Daydreaming

Believe it or not, daydreaming is actually known to be good for you. Research has shown that daydreaming has a ton of positive benefits like boosting productivity, helping you de-stress, spurring creativity, and relieving boredom. So don't berate yourself if you have a tendency to slip off into wonderland for a brief moment during work. It's very normal and in fact, while you're awake, your mind Read more

Relax Already: Take a 90 Second Vacation


Updated 10/14/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Visualization Can Help You Relax in 90 Seconds

If stress finds its way into the end of your day, and all you want to do is get away from it all, sit on the beach,and feel sun on your skin and the warm sand on your toes. Then go ahead and imagine it. Just 90 seconds of visualization can work wonders, lowering your stress level. Closing your eyes and picturing a serene and beautiful place — for me it's the beach, but for you it could be the Read more

Group Therapy: I'm Constantly Daydreaming, but Not Living


Updated 02/27/11 11:03 AM · Posted by · 18 comments

Daydreaming Too Much

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I've really wasted the last few years of my life. I'm 24 and still a student at a community college (at least I'm transferring next semester to finish up my degree though). But other than that, I have nothing to show for myself, because I spend all my time isolating myself and daydreaming Read more

10 Perfect Finds Every Bit as Smart and Sophisticated as the Grad You'll Gift Them To


Updated 05/16/12 3:36 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Best Graduation Gifts 2012

Graduation is a major milestone in any girl's life — it may also be the moment in time where the lavish gifts she's dreamed of become a reality. With that in mind, we're turning our attention to the kind of gifts that are smart, sweet, and a little luxurious. If ever there were daydreams of covet-worthy bags or iconic fashion statements, these are the gifts that are sure to reward all your Read more

Let's Run Away to Sweden: A Charming On-the-Market Home


Updated 05/15/12 6:17 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Linnaeus Sweden Apartment Pictures

Sometimes we like to daydream about running away to an exotic or far-away locale — of course, an absolutely lovely apartment is a prerequisite before we pack our bags. When we happened upon this sweet apartment in Linnaeus, Sweden, which is currently on the market, we were rather tempted to get on the next Scandinavian Airlines flight and check it out in person. Come take a peek and see what Read more

Flavored Syrup: Endless Possibilities


Updated 05/13/12 2:42 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Flavored Simple Syrup

Simple syrup is one hot ingredient right now, and what's so great about it is that it takes minimal effort to create something special and useful. We've been noticing unique and exciting flavor combinations and recipes, like rhubarb and rosewater syrup, popping up all over the place. To make your own flavored simple syrup, all you need to do is add whatever flavoring component (citrus zest, Read more

How to Combat That Afternoon Slump


Updated 05/03/12 1:50 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Stay Energized in the Afternoon

Sometimes, you just can't beat that afternoon slump. Sitting at a desk all day can leave you feeling the opposite of energetic, especially around those postlunch hours when our bodies expend more energy digesting or we crash from the effects of our morning cup of coffee — and when that happens, don't think you can always rely on energy drinks. Besides their long list of unpronounceable Read more

Drew Barrymore Catches Up With a Young Pal in LA


Updated 04/04/12 7:51 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Drew Barrymore With Kid Friend Pictures in LA

Drew Barrymore attended a yoga class in LA yesterday before meeting up with two friends for a shopping excursion. She's back in California following a recent jaunt to Paris, where she enjoyed a brief vacation with fiancé Will Kopelman. Drew and Will got engaged over the holidays, and it only took a few months before rumors of her possible pregnancy began to circulate. Drew and Will haven't Read more

5 Movies We'd Like to Play On Kinect


Updated 04/03/12 7:39 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kinect Star Wars Video Game and Other Movies on Xbox Kinect

Our long wait for the Kinect Star Wars game is finally over! Landing on store shelves today, non-Jedis can now use the Force to battle Darth Vader himself, fly through pod races, and dance the Clone War battles away in groovin' competitions. After months of waiting, we're excited for the motion-based Star Wars game, but it has us wondering what other movies would make thrilling Kinect games. Read more