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I have a huge sweet tooth and I'm not afraid to admit it. I tend to go for treats made with real sugar, but I know many people watching their calorie intake like to go for sugar substitutes (so they can have their cake and not wear it too). There are so many artificial sweeteners out there, it's hard to keep them straight. Here's a list of some of the most popular ones. Type of Artificial Read more
If you're a fan of artificial sweeteners for weight loss then you may want to rethink it before you tear open a packet. New research has found that saccharin altered the ability of rats to control their appetites. Why? Well apparently it is based on the subconscious. For most of us, a sweet taste is a sign that calories are on their way. The problem comes in when sweetness is not followed by Read more
I never thought I'd say this, but I kind of miss Jake and Vienna. The Bachelor vets brought lots of crazy to the franchise and gave viewers a reason to tune in. The only contestant from this season of The Bachelorette who could possibly make the cut for Bachelor Pad, the offshoot that is more blatant about capitalizing on unstable cast members, would be Kalon. He's this season's villain, who made Read more
This week, I'm inspired by bold walls that celebrate Spring. Undeniably feminine, but more fresh than saccharine, these rooms are less about the items that fill the space. Whether it's a single focal point or a room with floor to ceiling patterns, these spaces provide a perennial garden that won't fade with the seasons. Keep reading to see some of the examples that are inspiring me this week! Read more
Season after season on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, contestants spout saccharine platitudes about how they are "there for the right reason" or are "really falling" for each other. Whether or not it's later revealed one or more has a secret relationship back home, they never admit any cynical motive on camera. That's changed this time with Bentley, the businessman contestant telling the Read more
Whether your wedding dessert of choice is a three-tiered wedding cake, homemade pies, cupcakes, or macarons, you need a picture-perfect way to display your big day's saccharine delights. And when it comes to cake pedestals, I'm seeing everything from vintage to modern and rustic to girlie designs. Don't be afraid to use mismatched styles and colors on a dessert table, or try grouping a variety of Read more
Tired of saccharine Taylor Swift? Meet the young, blond opposite of sweet Swift, 23-year-old Evan Rachel Wood, who opened up to Esquire about what attracted her to ex-fiancé Marilyn Manson, her bisexuality, and her inked body parts. Here are five things you may not have known about this fair-skinned actress: Her death is all planned out, from her written will to where her ashes will be Read more
While it's easy to imagine that a pink sofa is feminine, delicate, and nearly saccharine in its sweetness, the truth is anything but. See five of my current favorites in the world of pink seating options. Read more
This week you sounded off on a few big movie happenings, including the first glimpse of characters in the highly anticipated adaptation of The Hunger Games, two rival fairy-tale films, and the trailer for yet another ensemble romantic comedy. Check out the most opinionated and spirited comments from those subjects below. Hunger Games fans take sides on Peeta and Gale "So excited! I don't really Read more
Ever since I was pleasantly surprised by Yellow Tail's latest wine, a well-priced Australian Moscato, the muscat grape has assumed the role of flavor of the month. Call it coincidence, but a few days later, I sampled Presto Moscato Dolce and fell hard for its flavor profile. This Italian bottling isn't nearly as sweet (nor has the same intensity) as its Yellow Tail counterpart. Rather, it greets Read more
