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Take It to the Gym: Printable Love Handle Workout

FitSugar — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 15:23:24 PST

I know not everyone likes to do ab work next to his or her laptop. I know I am unique in this case. For all of you that go to the gym and want a little guidance (not from your iPod - but a tangible piece of paper) here is a print out version of the Love Handles workout. Now you can really take it with you where ever you choose to exercise.

Pilates Twist: 10 sets

Keep reaching energy out the top of your head.
Twist with just the ribs, not the pelvis.

Can Can: 10 sets

Really pull your navel to your spine as you straighten your legs

Twisted Crunch: 10 times, each side

Make sure to lift both of your shoulders evenly off the floor

Side Plank and Thread the Needle: 3 times each

Really lift the pelvis up
Press the hand firmly into the ground
Scoop though your abs to "thread the needle"

Dumbbell Side Bends, 10 sets

Make sure to bend just to the side, not forward or backward.

9 Ways to Earn Extra Cash When Money Is Tight

Wise Bread — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:51:58 PDT

I'm sure everyone can do with a little more cash in their wallets. Here are some great suggestions by Wise Bread for you to make extra money.

Even though I'm self-employed full-time, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make more money.

Earlier this year, I wrote a Wise Bread post on websites that can help you earn extra cash. More recently, I came across a blog post on Zaarly titled, "10 Ways to Make Money Without a Job." After reviewing the latter post, I thought it was time to revisit the topic and let you in on a few more ways to get paid.

The ideas that Zaarly presents are perfect for the unemployed or those who just want to pad their pockets a little more. In addition, there are moonlighting jobs that I do that I thought you should know about. Thus, if you're without a steady paycheck or you just want to build up a rainy-day stash, here are some of your options.

1. Offer Experiences to Strangers

I recently learned about a new site called Vayable, which allows people with specialized knowledge and talents, local info, and time on their hands to create experiences that others can purchase. It's basically a touring and activity company without the company. Anyone can join the site and set up an experience. For instance, the Kan Brothers offer motorcycle tours of San Francisco - which include helmet rental, a drink at a local hot spot, and a city map - for two to four people at $75 per person. In New York City, Kim G. is offering a personalized painting lesson for groups of two to six for a flat rate of $300; the experience includes acrylic paints; canvas board and supplies; studio space; wine, cheese, and crackers; and Kim’s undivided attention. Consider this tip if you're interested in joining Vayable: Browse the site to see what other people in your area are offering. By creating a unique experience that no one else has established, you have a better chance of getting booked.

Read on for more.

5 Steps to Your Best Blowout Ever

Allure — Thu, 24 May 2012 06:05:00 PDT

We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure:

It's not every day you get a lesson in blowouts from Alli Webb, founder of the Drybar blowout bars. Rule number one: If you've gotten your blowouts down to 10 minutes, you're doing something wrong. (Sorry!) Webb gave me the rundown on the other most common styling mistakes - and how to get the ultimate results. Get her advice when you read more.

5 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Paying For College

LearnVest — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:15:23 PDT

Paying for college is such a complex issue. LearnVest helps simplify it by answering some key questions in regard to paying tuition.

If you believe everything you read, then you might think you need to be a Rockefeller to have kids.

That, of course, isn't the case.

Yes, kids are expensive, and thinking about paying for a college education can be scary and frustrating . . . but that's where we come in.

As with everything else in life, figuring out what to do about your kid's college savings is all about the planning, says Stephany Kirkpatrick, CFP, LearnVest's director of financial planning. Depending on where you are in life right now and how old your kids are, you may have questions about how to set up a 529 plan (which is an education savings plan designed to help families set aside funds for future college costs), what to look for, and when to start saving.

If you're pregnant or have a newborn and are starting to think about this, then good for you! The earlier you get started socking away cash for their college, the easier it will be. You'll learn a lot in this article, but you should also check out our Baby on Board Bootcamp, which will tell you everything you need to know - financially - to be ready for a baby. It includes 529 advice, as well as financial tips on everything from putting together a will and picking out a life insurance policy to buying nursery basics.
If your kid is slightly older and you’ve done your research but haven’t yet started saving in a 529 plan, then first read the four mistakes to avoid when choosing a 529 plan, and then check out the different college savings plans available to you.
If this is the first you’re thinking about it, no matter your kid's ageI, then don't worry about it. You have to start somewhere!

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Barbecue Food Breakdown

Jenny Sugar — Sat, 19 May 2012 19:26:45 PDT

Warmer weather means firing up the grills! But before you eat every single thing on the menu, know the nutritional info of basic barbecue fare. Oh, and don't forget how many calories condiments can add - the numbers may surprise you.

	Calories	Fat (g)	Cholesterol (mg)	Sodium (mg)	Carbs (g)	Fiber (g)	Protein (g)
Hamburger bun	120	2	0	180	22	1	5
Hamburger patty with bun, no fixings	439	24.2	106	267	22	1	32.7
Cheeseburger with bun, no fixings	509	29.2	126	537	24	1	36.7
Fixings (2 Romaine lettuce leaves, 1 thick slice tomato, and 1 tbsp ketchup)	34	.2	0	165	7.6	1.4	.9
Cheeseburger with bun and fixings	543	29.4	126	702	31.6	2.4	37.6
Veggie burger (Boca Original) with bun, no fixings	220	3	0	570	30	6	26

Find out the info for grilled sausages, hot dogs, and chicken after the break.

Battleship: Needs a Lifesaver

Maggie Pehanick — Fri, 18 May 2012 06:00:00 PDT

I don't remember aliens making an appearance in my own childhood sessions with Battleship, but I suppose when you try to make a toy into a feature-length film, you're afforded a few liberties. Unfortunately, the producers of Battleship may have spent too much time finding creative ways to explode things and not enough time on a plot, ending up with underutilized actors, in a wishy-washy destruction story.

Battleship starts out in 2005, when the US establishes the Beacon Project, an effort to reach out to potential life forms on a planet that has a similar climate as the Earth. The government sets up a powerful signal on Hawaii capable of sending transmissions to the foreign territory. Little do they know the frequencies are being received, and not by friendly folks. Enter brothers Alex (Taylor Kitsch) and Stone (Alexander Skarsgard). Stone is clean-cut and responsible while Alex is generally a mess. We first meet them in a bar scene that turns to Alex breaking into a convenience store to steal a chicken burrito for his future girlfriend, Sam (Brooklyn Decker). Thanks to Kitsch's surprising physical comedy skills, the scene is the highlight of the movie. It all goes to the aliens after that.

Read the rest of my thoughts on Battleship after the break.

Easy Ways to Get More From Your Food Budget

LearnVest — Fri, 18 May 2012 05:15:48 PDT

Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest.

For years, many people - my husband, mom, sister and even my son - told me to stop wasting so much food.

Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing it.

That is, until I experienced a bad case of sticker shock during a recent trip to the supermarket. The cost of bread, eggs, fish - basically everything I was purchasing - had increased. And, according to the USDA, we can expect prices to rise even higher this year.

As I forked over my money and left with only a handful of bags, I realized just how important it is for me to pay more attention to what I spend on food . . . and to confront how much of it I shove down the garbage disposal.

Unfortunately, I'm not the only one with wasteful ways. In 2010, 33 million tons of food was thrown away, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency. Obviously, wasted food means wasted money, but figuring out how to make your grocery budget go further can be a challenge.

To keep more food in your fridge (and more money in your pocket), try these expert tips.

1. Ward Against Freezer Burn

Those large bags or packages of frozen veggies or meat come in handy when you have a large family, but "each time you open a bag of frozen food, air gets in and will cause freezer burn within two to three weeks," says consumer saving expert Andrea Woroch. Freezer burn will dry out the meat and make it less tasty. Woroch suggests going small.

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Play the 2012 PopSugar 100 Faceoff - And Win $2,500!

Lauren Turner — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:41:44 PDT

Who had the biggest year - Beyoncé? Kate Middleton? Robert Pattinson? Brad Pitt? Sexy stars Gisele Bundchen or Sofia Vergara? It's time for the sixth annual PopSugar 100, and we need your help putting together the list of the biggest stars in the world. Last year Johnny Depp was your champion, knocking reigning number one, Robert Pattinson, to the runner-up position.

So who will it be this year? To make the PopSugar 100 game even more fun, we are giving away $2,500 to one very lucky player! To enter for a chance to win and vote for your favorite celebrities, just log in to your PopSugar account and play our PopSugar 100 faceoff game!

Play the 2012 PopSugar 100 Faceoff - And Win $2,500!

Molly Goodson — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:09:42 PDT

Who had the biggest year - Beyoncé? Kate Middleton? Robert Pattinson? Brad Pitt? Rising stars Channing Tatum or Liam Hemsworth? It's time for the sixth annual PopSugar 100, and we need your help putting together the list of the biggest stars in the world. Last year Johnny Depp was your champion, knocking reigning number one, Robert Pattinson, to the runner-up position.

What to TiVo: Saturday

Maggie Pehanick — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:59:00 PDT

8:00 Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

8:00 CSI: Miami (repeat)
9:00 NCIS (repeat)
10:00 48 Hours Mystery (new)

6:30 NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup

8:00 Harry's Law (repeat)
9:00 The Firm (new)
10:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (repeat)
11:29 Saturday Night Live (new, with host Will Ferrell and musical guest Usher)