Mama's got a brand-new place to store her gym bag. After three years of loyalty to an acceptable but decidedly unglamorous chain gym, I've upgraded to a fancier club. I'm a saver by nature, but I made a mental list of my old gym's shortcomings (steady towel outages, understocked and overcrowded locker rooms, and mostly stale classes) and took a tour of a club I've had my eye on for a while. Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most of us spend about 40 hours per week at work — in other words, the majority of our waking hours. And nearly all of those hours are spent sitting at our desks. It’s a definite problem — and not just because we’re missing happy hour or quality couch time at home. There’s no shortage of discouraging research pointing Read more

Twenty-five ways you know you're such a mother! — The Stir Elton John's Zachary is Hawaiian dining — Celebrity Baby Scoop Lisa Loeb is expecting baby number two! — Celebrity Baby Blog Expectant couples dress for success at the gym — FitPregnancy Steal style tips from these gorgeous nurseries — Parenting Organic kid food myths — The Daily Beast Things you don't know about conception Read more

We can't all afford to go to luxurious health clubs with Olympic-sized pools, indoor tennis courts, and live DJs spinning during spin classes, so we learn to live with the basics. But here are some things that are absolute deal breakers when it comes to a gym, and if these sound all too familiar, it's time to start shopping for a new one. You have to share your shower with soap scum, mildew, Read more

Holiday season is here, which means it's time to get the giving started! We've got all of your gifting needs covered with our 2011 gift guides, including awesome ideas on what to wrap up for your frequent-flier friend, your favorite gym buddy, and even the True Blood fanatic in your life. We'll be helping you cross off the names on your gift list from now through December, so make sure to check Read more

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) returns for another adventure at sea in the fourth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. This time around, Jack is dragged aboard Blackbeard's ship by his former flame, Angelica (Penelope Cruz), and forced to set out with the crew on a quest for the fountain of youth. Despite the onscreen chemistry Read more

Hotel gyms are becoming so state-of-the-art nowadays that you really just need to show up in your shorts and running shoes and you will have access to all the amenities your workout routine could ever require. Hotel chains are even stepping it up a notch by offering in-room workout gear for guests, as an increasing amount of women are keen on exercising in the comfort of their own room — why Read more

When it comes to major investments, buying a home definitely tops the list. There are many ways you can get a jump on preparing for your first home purchase, including starting a savings plan. But there are plenty of other smart strategies you can also implement to make your dream home a reality. Check out these seven tips from MyBanktracker.com founder and personal finance expert Alex Matjanec Read more