I Don't Buy It: Ear Stapling for Weight Loss


Updated 11/14/08 11:09 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 42 comments

I Don't Buy It: Ear Stapling for Weight Loss

I have heard of some crazy approaches to weight loss and this one might just take the cake – ear stapling. A stainless steel staple is placed on the inner cartilage of the ear to constantly stimulate the acupuncture point associated with the stomach. The staple is supposed to decrease hunger as well as cravings. The cost is generally around $60 and you can keep the surgical staples in your Read more

Snag These Music Festival-Ready Essentials — On Sale Now


Updated 04/05/12 8:11 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Cute Music Festival Clothes on Sale Spring 2012

Whether you're trekking out to Indio, CA, for Coachella in a week's time, or you're in the market for some Summer-perfect staples that have all the boho-appeal of festival fashion, we've got you covered. The sweetest part? Each denim piece, flirty sundress, and eclectic accessory scouted is on sale. Now that's music to our ears. Go bold with an A.L.C. neon-infused frock or keep it basic with a Read more

How to Create a Modern Cornucopia This Thanksgiving


Updated 11/16/11 8:54 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Create a Thanksgiving Cornucopia

Cornucopias have been a symbol of harvest and abundance since the days of Ancient Greece. And today, the horn-shaped basket spilling with fruits, grains, and other earthly treasures is just as emblematic of Thanksgiving as a juicy Butterball. However, if this autumnal motif puts a chink your chic-party-decor chain, here are a few tips to update the time-honored "horn of plenty" into a modern Read more

How to Make Easter Crowns and Masks


Updated 04/19/11 3:10 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

DIY Instructions For Easter Arts and Crafts

Growing up, my cousins and I used to sit through Easter brunch waiting for the egg hunt to begin. Before we started the highly anticipated contest, we topped off our perfectly pressed holiday garb with handcrafted crowns. Here's a guide to making your own Easter tiaras and masks with your little bunnies. Read more

Bizarre Home Cures That Work


Updated 10/31/11 3:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

DIY Home Cures That Work

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Ease pesky health issues with vodka, duct tape — more From the Editors of Prevention Of course there are some health staples you should never be without — bandages or OTC pain relievers come to mind. But you can treat or cure a surprising number of minor ailments with these unexpected household objects and Read more

Halloween Costume Idea: Catwoman


Updated 10/20/11 12:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Easy Catwoman Halloween Costume Idea

The costume: Catwoman Batman's sexy nemesis/paramour has been a sexy costume staple since the 1960s (when the lovely Eartha Kitt played her on TV), and she shows no signs of fading away. Plus, as long as you have an all-black outfit, cat ears, and a mask, she's a really easy character to put together. Do it this year, before everyone copies Anne Hathaway's Catwoman from next year's The Dark Read more

DIY: Book-Wrapped Trophy Mount


Updated 04/24/12 3:53 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

DIY Deer Head Art

Over a year and a half ago, I ordered a Styrofoam taxidermy mount with the intention of finishing it in some fun, unexpected way. Then the mount sat in my garage for over a year while I attended to other projects. Just a few months ago, I finally got around to finishing the mount. If you admire the look of the trophy heads you've seen everywhere from Anthropologie to Neiman Marcus, but don't want Read more

Look to Try Now: Jennifer Morrison's Freeform-Braided Updo


Updated 09/07/11 11:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jennifer Morrison Braided Updo

Classic chignons and tousled buns are updo staples that are easy to re-create at home, but if you want something with a bit more of a twist, look to Jennifer Morrison for inspiration. Jennifer, who you may know as Zoey from How I Met Your Mother (or the upcoming Once Upon a Time with Ginnifer Goodwin), looked both fresh and sophisticated donning this easy-to-do, freeform-braided updo at the Read more

A Reader Recipe: Light Fish Chowder


Updated 08/01/11 12:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Seafood Chowder Recipe

If you're craving chowder but want something less fattening and calorie-laden, try this light fish chowder recipe from FitSugar reader Dara8182. She posted this in the FitSugar Healthy Recipe community group. Chowder is a New England staple, but not the healthiest soup. I created this light version using fresh fish, grilled corn and herbs. It has only a tiny bit of light cream. The flavor is Read more