Healthy happy you.
With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it is important to make sure you fit in a little "you time" every now and again. I was given the opportunity for some serious "me time" during a recent Aston Patterning Massage (APM) session compliments of Tre Balm Beauty Boutique and Skin Care Studio here in San Francisco and let me tell you, it was much needed. For anyone that has never had this Read more
The time spent after eating our huge Thanksgiving meals usually consists of plopping down in front of the TV and/or heading out to the movies. Now I don't have anything against TV or going to the movies, but this Thanksgiving try to start a healthy tradition. Gather the troops for a fun game of flag football, bike ride, hike, or even just a walk through the neighborhood to see which of your Read more
Now that we're in December, the holiday frenzy begins in earnest. Before you celebrate during these last few weeks of the year, here are three simple ways you can stay healthy during the hectic festivities. Plan ahead: You don't have to count calories if that's not your thing, but having a general idea of what's really lurking in that holiday treat helps both your weight and your nutrition Read more
‘Tis the season for holidays parties, and with the festivities come a myriad of tasty treats. But you don't have to resist every temptation to keep a healthy diet. With just five fit tips, we'll show you how to eat smart while you celebrate. Eat a healthy snack before a party, be choosy with your sweets, and B.Y.O.B: Bring Your Own Broccoli! When making your contribution to a party, opt for a Read more
I don't much like to compare myself to bovine creatures, but when it comes to traveling at the holidays, I can't help but feel like a hot iron rod is coming to brand my gate number on me in the security line. I'm just hoping I don't manage to get mad cow disease on my way to grandma's house. That may be a stretch but I genuinely do hope I can avoid any sort of illness — common cold, flu, or Read more
It's holiday baking time! But before you whip up all those fruitcakes and homemade Christmas cookies, keep these tips in mind to prevent the stomachache of food-borne illness and the headache of chemicals in foods. Don't Lick the Spoon Spritz cookies with a side of salmonella? Sounds like the worst holiday ever. Prevent a horrible bout of food poisoning this season by resisting the gooey, Read more
It's easy to forget about your health during the holidays, since you've got so much more on your mind. But instead of putting it off until January when healthy resolutions make their way back up to the top of your priorities, take time this month to ensure you maintain a healthy lifestyle. How to do it? Make sure to avoid these five unhealthy habits. Forgetting to sleep: Holiday schedules can Read more
Whether you're just traveling one town over or you scheduled a sunny reprieve from your snowy Winter, this long holiday weekend can be a time to rest and relax. But finding time for R&R doesn't mean you have to give up any healthy goals you've made. Here's how to have a healthy getaway this weekend. Pack something fitnessy: You don't have to devote all of your precious suitcase space to Read more
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member CourtneyOutLoud from the Lovely Little Vignettes group: The Year of the Dragon is upon us! January 23rd marks Lunar New Year, or what many people call Chinese New Year. I initially created this table for our Christmas holiday but instantly realized that it could serve double duty for a Chinese New Year Party. The bright red and white color scheme Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! Credit card companies may be targeting consumers with great credit with a host of new perks recently, but CreditCards.com warns against falling for 0% balance transfer fee offers. In a study looking at offers from 37 lenders, the site found offers to waive these fees for as many as 21 months. But there's a catch: Read more
