Do holiday weekends derail your fitness plans?


Updated 07/06/07 4:30 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 19 comments

Do holiday weekends derail your fitness plans?

Long weekends can be wonderfully relaxing, but they can often disrupt a well planned exercise routine. Since Independence Day fell on a Wednesday, you might be stretching your holiday into a glorious 5 day weekend. Even if you are working this Friday, you have to admit that this Thursday and Friday seem to have a relaxed and party like quality to them making it difficult to motivate. So, I am Read more

16 Memorial Day Discounts to Look Out For


Updated 05/27/12 12:25 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Memorial Day Discounts 2012

As always, when it's time for a holiday weekend, everyone's looking forward to the extra day off — as well as the sales and discounts. Memorial Day is no different. Although we've given you the lowdown on which products you should keep an eye out for, here are a couple of great sales going on: Amazon: Up to 60 percent off select women's, men's, and children's clothing. Macy's: 15 percent off Read more

15 Pieces That Are Perfect For Memorial Day — and the Rest of the Summer, Too


Updated 05/26/12 8:00 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Memorial Day Style

As the unofficial start of Summer, Memorial Day gives us a chance to remember our fallen soldiers, relax with family and friends, and bask in the notion that more festive holidays are right around the corner. Since the long weekend is fast approaching, we thought it more than necessary to round up some of our favorite party-perfect pieces for the holiday — and even better, they'll work well for Read more

Punch Up Your Weekend Wardrobe With a Little Help From 15 Totally Inspired Street-Style Snaps


Updated 05/26/12 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Weekend Street Style May 26, 2012

Just because it's the weekend — and a holiday one, at that — doesn't mean you have to leave your styling prowess at the office. Instead, channel your off-duty panache via slick sneakers, polished flats, and a plethora of flirty floral frock options. If dresses aren't your thing, no problem. We've culled a cool mix of savvy street stylers from around the world who have nailed that laid-back Read more

Kate Upton Kisses at Cannes, Princess Estelle Is Christened, and Zara Phillips Carries the Olympic Torch


Updated 05/26/12 4:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Zara Phillips With Olympic Torch

This holiday weekend, we look back at the week that was, and boy, was it a fun one. London has been bustling with exciting events leading up to the Olympics and Diamond Jubilee celebrations. More than one gay celebrity came out of the closet, and Cannes has been bursting with glam celebrities as the film festival wraps up this weekend. As we ready for Summer's unofficial start on Memorial Day, Read more

Healthy Ice Cream Alternatives You'll Scream For


Updated 05/25/12 3:35 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Healthy Alternatives to Ice Cream

The unofficial kickoff to Summer is this holiday weekend, and while it may not be sizzling yet, nothing says holiday celebration quite like a healthy barbecue. But if you're in need of a creamy cold treat, you don't have to sabotage all the bikini prep you've been doing. Here are a few delicious alternatives to regular old ice cream! Read more

Gisele and Benjamin Swing Into the Holiday Weekend


Updated 05/28/12 4:11 PM · Posted by · 21 comments

Gisele Bundchen Benjamin Brady Swinging Pictures

Gisele Bundchen and Benjamin Brady got a head start on their long holiday weekend in Boston today with a stop at their favorite neighborhood park. The pair sat side by side on the swings and seemed to be enjoying the beautiful East Coast weather. Gisele's reunited with her guys, Ben, Tom, and Jack, following recent trips to Paris and Sao Paulo. While visiting her home country of Brazil, Gisele Read more

Savvy Links: 10 Guilt-Free Strategies For Saying No


Updated 05/25/12 2:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Say No

10 guilt-free strategies for saying no — Real Simple Celine Dion sells her $29 million private island — Tecca My nonprofit career means I can barely afford groceries — LearnVest Lessons new grads will learn — The Billfold The real reason single women may be working less — HuffPost Women How to do black-tie on the cheap — Corporette 6 tips to rocking yard sales this weekend — Read more

Design-Inspired Ways to Hold It All Together For Memorial Day Outings


Updated 05/25/12 12:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Picnic Baskets and Alternatives

Memorial Day weekend is nearly here. If you're planning on hitting up some fun festivities in order to celebrate this all-American holiday, chances are a picnic may be in your future. If you're looking for a fresh bag to get you pumped for the shift in seasons, we've pulled a number of design-inspired picks that are both practical and pretty. Click through to check them all out! Read more

Ellen DeGeneres Surprises Ellie Kemper With a Stripper


Updated 05/25/12 12:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Celebrity News For May 25 2012 Late Edition

Ellie Kemper gets a shocking surprise from Ellen — The Insider Blossom's Jenna von Oy welcomes a daughter — People Will Holy Motors win the Palme d'Or at Cannes? — Lainey Gossip Jon Favreau will act in, but not direct, Iron Man 3 — HuffPost Entertainment Kylie Minogue is showing lots of skin — D-Listed Taylor Swift debuts a wild new look — JustJared Is Bill Murray the coolest Read more