Online Help for Eating Disorders


Updated 10/14/11 11:47 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Online Help for Eating Disorders

Being as this week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, I wanted to let you know about some great websites that can offer information, support, and help. SomethingFishy: This is an active website with lots of forums, so it's a great way to get info in a supportive community. It recommends ways you can help a loved one who has an eating disorder, and it also has a comprehensive list of Read more

Yes Sir, I Do! Basic Training for Brides


Updated 04/03/07 7:48 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Yes Sir, I Do! Basic Training for Brides

So you're engaged! Yipeee! Congratulations. Now comes the hard part (along with everything else you have to do): finding the time to get in shape for your big day. Recently a lot of brides have been taking the guess work out of getting fit for their big day by enrolling in Basic Training for Brides. Doug Rice of FittobeWedLive.com has an option for bridal fitness training online if you don't Read more

What It Takes to Buy a Home


Updated 05/21/12 3:34 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Buying a Home: Questions to Ask

Do you have what it takes to buy a home? Consider this exhaustive guide from Kiplinger. Tired of renting? It could be a great time to buy your first home. In many cities, home prices have bottomed, and rents have risen. Mortgage rates are still superlow. In fact, homes haven't been as affordable since 1971. On the downside, in many cities, buyers have fewer homes from which to choose and more Read more

You're Fired! 20 Signs That a Pink Slip Is Coming


Updated 05/10/12 4:22 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Will I Be Fired?

If something feels off at the office, you may want to brace yourself for the worst. Wise Bread shares signs to look for when a pink slip is coming. There are two types of employees. One has a good idea of what they do, who they are, and what position they play in the company. They are savvy. They know the score. They are under no delusions, and will no doubt leave for another job long before Read more

5 Tried and Tested Tools For Learning Spanish


Updated 05/05/12 11:01 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Spanish Lessons Podcasts and Apps

Studying a foreign language could make you smarter. According to a new study from the University of Chicago, people make more rational decisions when thinking in a foreign language, because it forces us to use the more analytical side of our brains. If you're looking to learn a language, you could certainly do worse than Spanish. It's the third most-spoken language in the world, and Hispanics Read more

Do You Have One of the Best Jobs in 2012?


Updated 04/26/12 8:52 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

The Best Jobs in 2012

It seems like everyone has strong emotions about their job, whether it be love or hate. Let's see how your career compares with results from a CareerCast list that used data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and other government agencies to compile the best and worst jobs in 2012. They factored in things like physical demands, work environment, income, stress, and hiring outlook to come up Read more

Germany's Bachmair Weissach Joins Design Hotels


Updated 04/12/12 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Hotel Bachmair Weissach Pictures

After 150 years in business, Hotel Bachmair Weissach, located in the Tegernsee valley of southern Bavaria, has become a new member of Design Hotels, the online resource for design and boutique hotels worldwide. This year, the hotel has also completed a major renovation, adding modern punch to the traditional Bavarian inn. New owner Korbinian Kohler, who purchased the property in 2010, had a Read more

Ask Savvy: A Co-Worker of Mine Has Bed Bugs!


Updated 04/09/12 11:46 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Co-Worker Has Bed Bugs

Have you ever dealt with a co-worker's hygiene issue? Offer your advice and thoughts to this reader who posted in our Ask Savvy group. Ok, so a co-worker of mine VERY casually mentioned to me that she has bed bugs. She spoke as if she got "rid" of them but what was still itchy because of paranoia ("They're gone but I'm still itchy . . . I think it's just in my head" is more or less what she was Read more

Tips For Recycling Your Electronics


Updated 04/02/12 8:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Where to Recycle Electronics and Gadgets

We talk all year about properly recycling your gadgets, but since we officially kick off Earth month today, it's the perfect time to remind you about the different ways to recycle, donate, and get some cash back from your old gadgets. It only takes a few minutes to help others and Mother Earth, so read on! Find a location near you — To ensure electronics don't end up in landfills or Read more

Bridal Shopping? Check These Sites First


Updated 05/24/11 11:48 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 3 comments

Bridal Shopping Websites

Being a bride has gotten so much easier — at least the getting dressed part of things. A plethora of bridal shopping sites have popped up in the last few years, making the search for the perfect dress not just for you but for your bridesmaids and mom much more thorough. We're very excited to shop the brand-new bridal section from our sister site ShopStyle, which launched today and is devoted Read more