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Summer is just around the corner and I'm excited for everything the warm weather has to offer. From picnics and barbecues to strawberries and hamburgers, this is my favorite time of year! And with Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, and Memorial Day, there are a lot of parties to look forward to. Wondering what items we're totally obsessing over this month? Here they are, our must haves for May. Read more
I have scars on my feet. I'm sure we all have some scars on our feet. Our feet are our tools for experiencing life, really. They take us through our day-to-day and beyond. They are important, they are precious. We should take good care of them! So the next time you're not sure if you can afford a pedicure, consider this your pep talk. Many of us also have a shoe fetish and will sometimes Read more
Dear FitSugar, Your recent hiking post reminded me of a problem that I am having with my new hiking boots. I am trying to break in the shoes in preparation for the Half Dome hike in Yosemite next month. Unfortunately, I got terrible blisters on the back of my feet (under the Achille's tendon area) after hiking the first day. Desperately needing to break in the boots, I just bandaged the Read more
Do you get blisters when you work out? Sweat can soften your skin, which will make you more prone to blisters when your foot rubs against your shoes. Then the friction can tear softer skin and cause blisters -- Ouch! A sock that keeps your foot drier will help to prevent blisters from forming. Socks with wicking will help to wick (or draw) the moisture away from your foot to keep your tootsies Read more
The Internet is all aflutter this morning after these Star Wars Moleskine notebooks showed up on Instagram. As a fan of the old school pen and paper notebooks myself, I am definitely buying up one of my own when they are available. I searched around and found this imageless placeholder on Amazon for an official Moleskine Limited Edition Star Wars Ruled Large Notebook ($18.95), that has a launch Read more
We're living in a digital world, and I'm a digital girl, but sometimes I just want to write things down with a pen and paper. Not just any pen and paper though — I must use a Moleskine. These paper notebooks have been a favorite among geeks of all kinds — writers, designers, artists, and more — and now they have more than just plain ole black covers. They've been geek-ified. Check out these Read more
The Star Wars Moleskines have finally arrived! Traditional pen and paper users will be happy to know that the portable and durable notebooks with the Star Wars theme are available for purchase now through Moleskine's website for $15-$20. Available in two sizes, these notebooks come complete with a tricked-out front page and an included vintage Star Wars poster. They'll make a great addition to Read more
I know, I know, it's been iPhone 4 case overload on GeekSugar — but there are just too many awesome cases worth posting about. My latest (and maybe even most favorite) find: The Little Black Book iPhone case ($40). The case disguises your iPhone as a little black book, secured by a hand-carved wooden frame and wrap-around strap. The inside of the case is lined in red, and it even features Read more
When I received the Kindle Fire DODOcase last week, I was immediately taken by its distinct woodsy odor, almost like old books. It was quite enjoyable. But more than just the initial smell, the Kindle Fire DODOcase is practically perfect in every way — it's a notebook-style case that looks just like a Moleskine and folds back for standing your tablet upright, it's lightweight and easily Read more
If you've already got your hands on a Kindle Fire, but are still deciding on a case to keep it safe, might I suggest the new DODOcase For Kindle Fire ($45)? Just like its iPad, Kindle, and BlackBerry PlayBook counterparts, the Kindle Fire DODOcase protects your gadget from scratches and scrapes thanks to its strong bamboo casing and hardcover face that looks and feels just like a Moleskine Read more
