The Best Retro Bike Accessories For Kids


Updated 03/30/12 12:05 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Bike Accessories For Kids

Spring is officially in the air, and weekends likely mean getting outdoors more, taking trips to the park, and of course, riding bikes. Add a little pizazz to your kids' two-wheelers this season with some of the best bike accessories on the market, and remind them, it doesn't have to be high-tech to be exciting! Read more

Is Your Tot Going Gaga for Ga-ga?


Updated 01/24/12 6:15 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Game of Ga-ga For Kids

Move over Lady Gaga, there's a new game in town that's changing the way kids say your name! In an age where bans on traditional recess games like tag and dodgeball are becoming more prevalent (seemingly due to the violent nature of the games), new sports are gaining a tot following, and they're gaining traction — fast! Ga-ga — a fast-paced, Israeli game that has been called "a safe version of Read more

Feel the Wind in Your Hair With Classic to High-Tech Sleds


Updated 12/12/11 11:32 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Sleds For Kids

Bring on the snow day! An overnight snow fall may wreak havoc on the morning commute, but it brings out the best in lil ones who can't wait to bundle up and play. Whether racing each other for the fastest run down the local hill or going for a leisurely ride through the neighborhood, kids love sleds. From classic wooden versions to ergonomically designed speed demons, these picks are guaranteed Read more

6 Reasons to Teach Your Tot to Swim This Summer


Updated 07/20/11 5:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Reasons to Teach Children to Swim

Take a dive! When it's scorching hot out, one sure way to cool off is a dip in the pool, lake, or ocean. Kids and parents alike love splashing around, but lil ones should learn to do more than that. Last year the American Academy of Pediatrics began encouraging children as young as 1 year old to participate in swim lessons, depending on how often they are exposed to water. While the youngest Read more

Save Our Skin: Adorable Rash Guards For Sunseeking Tots


Updated 06/09/11 12:34 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Rash Guards For Toddlers and Kids

Summer seems like the perfect season for stripping down to the bare minimum, but for lil ones headed out in the sun, it's time to cover up. Rash guards do a whole lot more than simply keeping sand from rubbing against wet skin. Today's garments provide UPF protection as well, helping lil ones keep the sun's harmful rays at bay. Check Read more

Bounce Around: Join in the Summer's Hottest Pogo Stick Craze


Updated 06/01/11 5:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Picture of Jennifer Garner With Pogo Stick For Kids

Violet's about to get her head in the clouds! Jennifer Garner was spotted out running errands over the holiday weekend, where her big purchase was none other than a trusty pogo stick! The classic toy, which had its heyday in the roaring '20s, is making a comeback this Summer with several popular manufacturers producing updated versions of the bouncing stick. Take a look at five of my favorite Read more

Home Remedy For Poison Ivy


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Baking Soda Relieves Itch of Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac

Try as you might to avoid its shiny and oily leaves, the blistery rash caused by contact with poison ivy, oak, or sumac can linger. One of the most common rashes for outdoorsy adults and children can be treated with a common ingredient found in your kitchen cabinet. Baking soda baths and pastes are home remedies endorsed by the American Academy of Dermatology to reduce the itch factor created by Read more

New Moon Star Nikki Reed Says Relationship Keeps Her Slim


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 23 comments

New Moon Star Nikki Reed Credits Boyfriend Paris Latsis For Keeping Her Healthy

If Kristen Stewart needs any help kicking her nicotine habit, she can look to her New Moon costar Nikki Reed for advice. In the last few months, Reed has given herself a bit of a lifestyle makeover, thanks in large part, as she told People, to her relationship with Greek shipping heir (and Paris Hilton ex) Paris Latsis. Reed and Latsis have officially been out as a couple since Summer, which was Read more

Summer Fit Tip: Stay Injury Free This Summer


Updated 06/17/08 10:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Summer Fit Tip: Stay Injury Free This Summer

From volleyball to water skiing to mountain biking, outdoor Summer activities are fun, but can cause major injury. To avoid this there are three main precautions you can take to prevent injuries from our favorite outdoor recreational activities. They are: "There are three Ps of prevention," Arlene I. Greenspan, a senior scientist at the CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Read more

Weekend Well-Being: Go Fly A Kite


Updated 08/23/07 11:04 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Weekend Well-Being:  Go Fly A Kite

Even though summer solstice is still a few weeks away, since Memorial Day weekend is here I feel summer has officially begun. One of the ways I like to celebrate summer is getting out and flying a kite. I know it sounds like a bad Charlie Brown moment, but I love going kite flying. It is a great way to spend some time outside, breathe fresh air and get the blood moving. It is an activity that Read more