Exercise Safety Tip: Get a Personal Alarm


Updated 11/05/07 12:09 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 22 comments

Exercise Safety Tip: Get a Personal Alarm

I recently polled you guys about skipping workouts due to not feeling safe, and a few of you mentioned being worried about being attacked. Again, this is not meant to be scary, but just as a way to keep everyone safe and informed about the ways to protect yourself while exercising outside. One idea is to get a personal alarm to carry with you while jogging. There are many options out there, but Read more

Gear Review: Lark Silent Alarm Clock


Updated 05/15/12 9:32 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lark Silent Alarm Clock Review

You can count me as one of the 30 percent of people who don't get enough sleep every night, so when Lark sent me its silent alarm clock ($100) to test a couple months ago, I was all about it. Since then, I've been using it pretty regularly, here's what I think of the alarm clock. First, here's what it is: The Lark is part app (compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad only at the moment, but Read more

8 Ways to Stay Upbeat on Your Job Hunt


Updated 05/07/12 6:47 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Be Positive When Unemployed

A recent study revealed that staying positive on your job hunt ensures you a better chance of scoring a job. Staying upbeat in the face of multiple rejections can be quite tough — here are a couple of ways to cope: Avoid talking to negative people. You need all the cheerleading you can get, so try not to talk to those who have lost all hope and are trying to get you to feel the same way. Read more

5 Reasons to Exercise Before Work


Updated 05/05/12 7:35 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 48 comments

Benefits of Exercising Before Work

I know that exercising in the early a.m. before you head to work can be a real challenge. If you aren't a morning person, missing out on sleep can seem very unappealing, but here are some reasons you may want to set your alarm for an early morning workout. It's usually a peaceful, quiet time of day, so it can be a great opportunity to think and get some time alone. Exercising in the morning Read more

9 Signs You’ve Got a Bad Boss


Updated 03/02/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Deal With Bad Managers

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! We wish we could mandate that all bosses go to boss school. Or that the ones who did get management training absorbed everything they were taught. Fact is, there are a lot of bad bosses running amok out there, and most don’t even know that they’re the bane of your existence. But the good news is, if you’re stuck under the Read more

10 Ways to Make a Good Day More Likely


Updated 03/01/12 3:10 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 0 comments

How to Have a Good Day

You may wake up on the wrong side of the bed, but that doesn't mean you have to adopt a negative attitude. Sometimes bad days seem inevitable — you miss the bus, arrive late to work, then forget a major deadline — but just a few tweaks to your everyday routine can set you up for better, happier days. Hoping to have a joyful Spring? Check out 10 simple ways to make a good day more Read more

Why Your Evening Workouts Work


Updated 02/29/12 1:25 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

Reasons You Should Work Out in the Evening

While there's evidence that morning workouts are more effective when it comes to calorie burn, don't feel bad if you're not the type of person to wake up for an early-morning sweat session. Here are four reasons why working out in the evening still works. You'll make healthy afterwork decisions: Happy hour, dinners out with friends, and relaxing in front of the TV can be just as integral to a Read more

Chick-a-Dee: A Smoke Detector For Design Fans


Updated 02/02/12 11:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Chick-a-Dee Offers Cool Smoke Alarm

During the New York International Gift Fair this past weekend, bloggers nominated their favorite products, with Evan Orensten from CoolHunting naming the Chick-a-Dee his personal favorite. Designed by artist Louise van der Veld, the Chick-a-Dee smoke detector was developed through a Dutch design contest that aimed to raise raise public awareness of fire hazards in and around the home. Fifty Read more

Uh Oh! Watch Out For These 12 IRS Audit Red Flags


Updated 01/30/12 3:41 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Most Common IRS Audits

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! The IRS audits only slightly more than 1% of all individual tax returns annually. The agency doesn't have enough personnel and resources to examine each and every tax return filed during a year. So the odds are pretty low that your return will be picked for review. And, of course, the only reason filers should worry about an Read more

Jennifer Morrison Talks About the Fairy Tale She Wants on Once Upon a Time and Emma's New Love Interest


Updated 01/26/12 4:16 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Jennifer Morrison Interview About Once Upon a Time

Jennifer Morrison plays Emma on Once Upon a Time, the show's reluctant heroine who has been chosen to break the curse of a town full of fairy-tale characters. I chatted with Morrison about the series, and I had to know how she felt about Graham's shocking death and whether we'll ever see him again. We also discussed the upcoming tales we'll get to see on the show, including the story Morrison Read more