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Bookmark This Link and Doodle on Any Website

Kristen Hawley — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:45:42 PST

How's this for a little Friday fun: a new tool allows you to doodle on any website, any time, and check out what other people are drawing, too. Goggles is a fun way to view any site. To use it, visit goggles.sneakygcr.net and drag the bookmarklet into your browser's bookmarks. Then click the Goggles bookmark when visiting any site to see other users' doodles and add your own.

There are already a few awesome sites to take a look at - I love the cartoonish illustration on weather.com. Sadly, it's probably only a matter of time before the service gets overrun with . . . inappropriate illustrations, so get your hands on it while you can. And one tip: right-clicking allows you to erase your previous stroke.

Fit Tip: Pack a Cap

FitSugar — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:00:21 PDT

Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, sticking to your fitness routine on the road can be a challenge. I like to mix up my routine while traveling by renting a bike or taking a walking tour. You can also pack your workout clothes and equipment to hit the hotel gym or go for a run.

However, if you're trying to pack light, your best bet may be a swim cap and goggles. Long ago, I vowed never to travel without a swimsuit. Too many times, I ended up at hotels I didn't know would have pools and cursed myself for not bringing a swimsuit, which takes up minimal suitcase space. Same goes for a swim cap and goggles, which are also lightweight and small. Now, whether I'm camping somewhere with freshwater swimming or staying an elevator ride from a lap pool, I can always get some exercise.

Do you pack swim gear when you travel?

The Skinny on Swedish Goggles

FitSugar — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:00:00 PDT

My early morning trips to the gym usually involve me leaving some essential item at home, be it my sock or my goggles. We learn from our mistakes, right? Recently, I had to borrow my trainer's Swedish goggles, and they rocked.

Designed for speed, these goggles left no suction cup circles around my eyes when I finished my session. I have been looking for goggles that are kind to the delicate skin around my eyes and that also don't leak. Swedish goggles have no rubber or foam gasket to seal around the eyes and this gives them a low-drag profile, which is why racers like them. Less drag translates into faster times. The goggles are cheap, too - a pair generally costs around $4. The catch is you have to (or get to) assemble them. Think of it as a crafty fitness project, and this way you get to perfect the fit. Swedish goggles come with two eye pieces, plus string and a small blue tube to create a nose piece. A long piece of latex serves as the headband for a "secure racing fit." I was able to assemble mine in less than five minutes.

You can spend about $10 more for a pair with a metalized finish that reduces glare for open-water swims, and some have anti-fog coating. You can find them at Swimoutlet.com or check your local swim store.

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Would You Use Goggles While Cutting Onions?

YumSugar — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:10:31 PST

While on a ski vacation, a friend of mine was put in charge of cutting onions for the group meal. The cook needed a ton of tiny pearl onions, and after the first few my friend's eyes were watering like mad. She remembered this post on onion goggles, and being a resourceful gal, she decided to use her ski goggles instead. She said that although she looked dorky, it prevented her from crying. So tell me, would you ever use this tip?

iPod Video Goggles: Love It Or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 04:00:17 PDT

Given the actual look of these iPod Video Goggles, this would probably make a legitimate Totally Geeky or Geek Chic poll, but I'm actually wondering if anyone would actually use/love these. I mean, we already know they're pretty darn geeky, but will anyone go on record and affirm they would use them?

The video goggles plug directly into your video iPod and project a virtual 24-inch TV directly. They draw power directly from your iPod (that means there aren't any added wires), but they cost $199, which is a high price to pay for something that looks like the disposable 3D glasses you wear at Disneyland's Back to the Future ride.

Yes, you could watch your guilty pleasure shows without anyone knowing, but you'd still get the reputation as the person that sits around absorbing life through video goggles. It's your choice: Love it or Leave it?

Onion Goggles: Love It Or Hate?

partysugar — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 01:32:39 PDT

I've seen these onion glasses all over the food world recently and even found them in our very own Yum Market! Designed to protect your eyes from the tear inducing juices of a freshly sliced onion, these goggles form a seal preventing any irritating vapors from reaching you tear ducts. The website of the goggles that TeamSugar member CiaoBella bookmarked describes them as having a hip design. I totally disagree and think they're super geeky. However I can't help but laugh when I picture someone like Gordon Ramsay wearing them while he cooks. What do you think? Onion goggles: love it or hate it?

Fit Finding: Swimming Gear for a Winter Water Work Out

FitSugar — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 13:14:15 PST

Swimming...the surprise fitness activity of the winter does require a bit of gear to make your trip to the pool rewarding and fun. So just in case Santa didn't bring the necessary swim accessories to your home this Christmas, let's go Fit Finding to get some gear for the pool.

I'm going to start you off with this chlorine resistant training suit. I like the hot pink accents.

Not only do we need to find a pair of goggles, we are going to need a swim cap as well. Most pools require that folks with hair shoulder length or longer wear a swim cap. Plus a cap insulates your head, keeping you warm until you get your heart rate up. I also feel it is necessary to have a pair of flip flops for the pool - I just don't like walking barefoot on the tile.

Here's a few online stores that should have what we're looking for:

Speedo

AquaSphere

Swim 2000

Be sure to tag your Fit Finds with the works winter water work out.

To learn how to make a Fit Find, check out geeksugar's guide to saving to TeamSugar.

Lacoste Fall 2012

Chi Diem Chau — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:18:02 PST

If the snow outside wasn't enough for NYFW attendees, Felipe Oliveira Baptista provided a few snowflakes of his own for Lacoste's Fall runway show this morning at Lincoln Center. As fake snow blew into the audience, Oliveira Baptista set the tone for his sporty chic ski-inspired line. Mixing in the old - Oliveira Baptista referenced uniforms the brand designed for France's 1966 national ski team - with the new, the designer conceived a smart mix of body-conscious pieces fitting for any après-ski occasion. One can easily head to the slopes, or to the cabin, in one of Oliveira Baptista's rugby-meets-ski minidresses and jumpsuits or sport-striped leggings paired with chic oversized parkas and coats. Leather quilted vests and jackets injected a luxurious touch to the overt sportif theme. With a play on fashionable function, Oliveira Baptista experimented with zippers, some of which opened up all the way up to the shoulders to replicate the look of a cardigan tossed over your shoulder, while others served as pockets for hoods disguised as a stylish oversized collar. More details from the collection below.

Trends: Oversized parkas, colorblock, sporty zipper accents.
Colors: Blue, red, off-white, gray, navy blue, black.
Key Piece: We loved the oversized parka jackets and luxurious quilted leather jackets and vests.
Accessories: Leather platform boots, wool and leather bucket bags, snow goggles/sunglasses, leather gloves.
Who Would Wear It: Anyone looking for a sporty play on Winterwear or otherwise, heading to a ski retreat or chic après-ski event.

Hit the Slopes in Style: Adorable Ski Apparel For Kids

Anna Monette Roberts — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:29:43 PST

The holiday ski season is in full swing, so it's time to gear up the kiddies for a day in the snow. Keep it basic with the pants and mittens, so they can be worn again next year or handed down to little siblings. Bold hats and jackets will help mama distinguish her kids on the mountain. If ski weekends are filling your Winter calendar, it may make sense to invest in some junior skis with your tot's favorite cartoon.

For Paul Frank fanatics: The Junior Julius AKO Wave Ski ($205) is geared toward novice to intermediate skiers and is designed to make skiing a light and fun feat.

For the cool kid on the slopes: Gordini's Little G2 Goggle ($15) have all of the safety features of the grown-up version, but sized down for lil ones.

For a basic staple: Brooks Brothers Ski Bib Pants ($148) have adjustable straps, so your kids can grow into them for several years. The black color is gender neutral – that way all younger siblings can receive this hand-me-down.

For the bold and silly: Gymboree Lion Sweater Hat ($18) is a bright and distinguishable hat, so you can find your kid amid the crowded slopes.

For the très chic daughter: London Fog Tweens Hooded Ski Jacket ($135) has a hot pink fleece lining, yet the white exterior will deflect sunlight, so she won't become too hot while skiing.

For a basic but stylish look: Greendog Kids Basic Ski Mittens ($11) are cute, but durable and machine-washable, so you can easily keep them clean.

Where to Find the Best Black Friday Toy Deals

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:25:41 PST

Get your running shoes on and stash some energy-boosting snacks in your diaper bag because Black Friday is here and it's starting earlier than ever. Never mind the 5 a.m. wake-up call on Friday morning - this year the deals are starting on Thanksgiving Day, or even earlier! We've used our supersleuthing skills to uncover the best deals out there. So gather your gift lists, enlist a family member to watch the kids, and map out your shopping strategy! To see the amazing deals, just keep reading.