Get in Gear: Sealine Dry Bags


Updated 08/20/07 6:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Get in Gear:  Sealine Dry Bags

If you are going to be near water, either backpacking, camping, swimming, going to the beach, boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, fishing, or kayaking, you've got to protect all your stuff from getting wet. You know - the stuff that absolutely can't get wet like your camera, cell phone, wallet, and dry undies. Check out this very practical dry bag (it means it's waterproof) made by Sealine. Read more

Heidi Klum Goes For a Rocker Look (and Sings, Too)


Updated 05/24/12 9:36 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beauty News For May 24, 2012

Heidi Klum goes for a grungy rocker look in this risqué video — Styleite How to get pink ombré on dark hair — HuffPost Style Why this editor can't do without her hair removal creams — Stylelist Men want pricing equality when it comes to spa services — The Cut Switch up your Winter skin care favorites for Summer-ready formulas — The Fashion Spot 10 star-inspired hairstyles that are Read more

5 Solutions to Beginner Bike Commuting Problems


Updated 05/18/12 9:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Start a Bike Commute

That fact that it's National Bike Month and the warmer Spring days may mean you have cycling on the brain. Whether you're participating in your city's Bike to Work program or you're starting a commuting routine, here are some solutions to your newbie concerns. I don't know my route: Finding a bike-friendly route is especially crucial if you're a cycling newbie, so before your actual commute, Read more

Easy Ways to Get More From Your Food Budget


Updated 05/18/12 8:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stop Wasting Food

Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more

Save Money, Help the Planet With These DIY Healthy Snacks


Updated 05/15/12 4:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Homemade Snacks to Save Money

Eating healthy isn't always cheap, but it's a must if you want to improve your overall health. If you choose to buy organic or exotic options like dried blueberries — $13 for a small bag! — snacks can quickly eat up your food budget. Find out how to nosh on healthy nibbles and still have money left in your wallet. Cheese sticks: Instead of buying individually wrapped cheese sticks, save Read more

Christine Taylor on Organic Beauty, Her Must Haves, and Nighttime Hair Routine


Updated 05/10/12 2:46 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Christine Taylor's Skin Care and Beauty Tips

Actress Christine Taylor has signed on to be the spokeswoman for organic skin care line Nourish, and as a vegan and mother, her partnership with the brand seems like kismet. "A lot of times products will say 100 percent natural, but this one actually works," Christine explains. "Every person in my family has different favorites, and it's in every bathroom." Not only does she love the idea of Read more

3 Tips For Germ-Free Travel


Updated 05/08/12 10:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Germ-Free Travel

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Whether you're going by boat, plane, train, or automobile, travel bugs are bound to greet you. Here, some cringe-worthy stats on germs and traveling — and tips on how you can take a trip unscathed. Stay Hydrated According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the air inside planes has anywhere from 10 Read more

7 Smart Uses For Vaseline


Updated 05/08/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Uses For Vaseline

Vaseline was originally meant to protect cuts and scrapes, but this jar of petroleum jelly has evolved into an item with dozens of uses. Here are just some of the many ways to use this versatile product: Chapstick: Smear Vaseline on your lips to keep them from being chapped. Do it at night before you go to bed and you'll wake up with smooth, soft lips. Moisturize skin: Vaseline can be used on Read more

Don't Waste Your Dough on These Yogic Products


Updated 05/11/12 5:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Yoga Products You Don't Need

Like running, yoga doesn't take a whole lot of fancy equipment. All you truly need are a good yoga mat and a comfortable outfit that keeps you covered and dry. But with yoga's growing popularity, it seems like more and more yoga-focused products are cropping up. Here are a few you could live without. Round Yoga Mat Unless you practice partner yoga, attend Mommy and Me classes, or go to a Read more

Things You Should Never Do With Your Yoga Mat


Updated 05/03/12 12:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Clean and Care For Yoga Mat

No matter how much moola you dropped on your yoga mat, you want it to last and offer you a smooth and injury-free yoga practice. There's not a whole lot that goes into caring for your mat, but here are three things you should never do. Lather up: New mats often come with a rubbery or plastic-y odor, so of course your first instinct is to give it a thorough cleaning. Using too much soap can Read more