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The holidays are coming up, and traveling is definitely in the plans for a lot of people. A handy travel tip is to "hold" the airplane seat once you find a good buy. Many airlines provide you the option of reserving the seat for a full 24 hours before canceling it with no fees incurred. For example, if you buy Continental tickets from continental.com or by calling reservations, you will qualify Read more
I came across this alcove seat in interior designer Frank Roop's portfolio, and I absolutely love it. I've always wanted a cozy alcove seat such as this one but the arched ceiling, sconce, and wall art take it from simple to stunning. Do you have one in your home? Source Do You Have an Alcove Seat? Yes! I do and I love it! No, but I'd love to have one. No, but I wouldn't Read more
Part chair and part sofa, a chaise lounge is an elongated seat designed for reclining. Chaise lounges come in many different forms, but the basic design includes a chair-like back and a base long enough to accommodate a stretched-out adult, as well as one or two armrests. Chaise lounges also come in indoor and outdoor varieties. The indoor seats are upholstered like sofas, while an outdoor Read more
When you are logging miles and miles on your bike, if your tush isn't happy - you're not happy. What you sit on when you ride can make or break your biking experience. That is why I love this saddle by Terry. It is designed for long, long distance riders and triathletes who put in lots of saddle time without taking breaks. The seat is constructed from sculpted gel strategically placed for Read more
The Rowbike is an exercise machine that provides the total body conditioning of rowing with the speed and excitement of being on a bicycle. Riding the Rowbike will strengthen your arms, shoulders, upper back, and core muscles. It's a great cardio workout if you're used to running or regular biking, but it's much easier on your lower back, hips, knees, and feet. It's a fun way to lose weight, Read more
While in New York, I had the opportunity to tour Ford Lininger's stunning showroom, which included decorative pieces from KGB Limited, Jan Kath, and Zoë Luyendijk. The impeccable mix of modern and vintage furniture, lighting, and rugs offered something truly inspirational in every corner. In the KGB Limited section, I was especially taken with the vibrantly colored seating options, sleek tables, Read more
Between the glittery pictures and the trailer for The Great Gatsby, moviegoers are already looking forward to Baz Luhrmann's film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel. However, it was a big week for TV, too, and with finales popping off like champagne corks at one of Gatsby's soirees, everyone had something to say about the dramatic season enders of Glee and Revenge. The Great Read more
I saw the original Men in Black movie so long ago that my memories of the film might as well have been zapped with a neuralyzer (that's the memory-erasing device the guys use in the movie, for those of you who are also having trouble recalling the original). What I did retain is that the film was funny, fresh, and silly and that it didn't hold up very well for the 2002 sequel. With that in mind, Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Shawn Johnson Shawn Johnson is blogging for espnW throughout her training for the Olympics in London this summer. Follow hers other Olympic hopefuls' journeys on espnW.com. Four years ago, I was standing on an Olympic podium, wearing a gold medal, and still thinking to myself how I could have been better. It had Read more
We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Agustín Fuentes points out that when it comes to men and women, what "everyone knows" isn’t what science shows. Everyone knows that men and women are really different. We think differently and act differently because we are wired differently. I mean look at our brains and genitals: they are just Read more
