What's in Your Pillow?


Updated 12/28/06 10:27 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

What's in Your Pillow?

So I've already told you the ugly truth behind Dust Bunnies and if you suffer from allergies to this not so cute problem, you really should re-evaluate your pillow situation. How long have you had your pillow? Consider this: After about 10 years about 10% of your pillow's weight comes not from the fluffy stuffing, but from dust mites, mold, fungus and bacteria. Gross, huh? Try these tips to keep Read more

Dust Bunnies are Not Cute


Updated 12/27/08 10:58 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Dust Bunnies are Not Cute

We find them hiding under our beds and in the forgotten corners of our home. Dust bunnies aren't just balls of fluff. Lurking inside are tiny microscopic arachnids we call dust mites. They feed on dead skin cells that are sloughed from our bodies (and probably crumbs from cookies and such). Dust bunnies are just colonies of dust mites hatching, growing, eating, pooping, mating, and laying Read more

Easy Ways to Green Your Fitness and Daily Routine


Updated 04/17/12 9:00 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Recycle Yoga Mats and Old Sneakers

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! You carry your own water bottle, use a reusable shopping bag, and sort your recyclables from the trash. Here are more easy ways to green your daily routine without thinking about it. Choose Wisely Look for eco-friendly companies when shopping for workout clothes and gear. Gaiam, Patagonia, and GoLite are just Read more

Making Spring Cleaning Enjoyable and Efficient With These 9 Tips


Updated 03/11/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Be Efficient at Spring Cleaning

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Spring is in the air. OK, fine. It’s just the unseasonably warm winter. But we’re looking ahead to one of our favorite seasons, and nothing will make us better prepared to enjoy it than some serious Spring cleaning. Looking around and seeing your sparkling living room, free of dust bunnies at last, is guaranteed to put a Read more

Five Ways to Make Spring-Cleaning Fast and Fun For Your Kids


Updated 03/18/11 9:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Spring Cleaning With Kids

Whenever Spring rolls around, it reminds me of those major cleaning days when I was little, where the whole family would be involved. It would seem like we'd make a mess out of the house but by the end of it, everything would be sparkling and dust free. Having a team of tiny helpers can be a great way to get the job done in less time. Whether you have them chasing dust bunnies or gathering those Read more