5 Things About: The Benefits of Sleep


Updated 10/14/11 11:47 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

5 Things About: The Benefits of Sleep

Sleeping in on the weekends is rare for me since my little ones like to rise with the sun. To inspire myself to "hit the hay" a little earlier than usual I made a list of the 5 benefits of a good night sleep. Health: Not getting enough Z's can compromise your immune system making you more susceptible to viruses. Plus, living in a constant state of sleep debt can contribute to high blood 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

How to Combat That Afternoon Slump


Updated 05/03/12 1:50 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Stay Energized in the Afternoon

Sometimes, you just can't beat that afternoon slump. Sitting at a desk all day can leave you feeling the opposite of energetic, especially around those postlunch hours when our bodies expend more energy digesting or we crash from the effects of our morning cup of coffee — and when that happens, don't think you can always rely on energy drinks. Besides their long list of unpronounceable Read more

5 Cinco de Mayo Ingredients Remixed For DIY Hangover Beauty


Updated 05/03/12 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cinco de Mayo-Inspired Beauty Recipes

This weekend is sure to include tequila-induced debauchery as Cinco de Mayo descends once again. But don't let all your extra cocktail party ingredients go to waste. After you're done gorging on guacamole and guzzling margaritas, use your leftovers to make these DIY beauty recipes. So become a morning-after mixologist and pull a Houdini on that hangover. Find out some of the skin care perks to Read more

6 Ways to Look Better Without Spending a Cent


Updated 04/30/12 12:27 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

6 Ways to Look Better For Free

Looking good doesn't have to cost a lot of money. In fact, it doesn't have to cost a thing. There are plenty of ways to look better without spending a single penny. We talked with top dermatologists, hair stylists, makeup artists, and estheticians to score their secrets for looking your best for the best price of all: free. Read their tips here. Read more

Three Ways to Improve Your Sleep


Updated 05/11/12 6:53 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Three Ways to Improve Your Sleep

We've all had those nights full of restless tossing and turning. These sleepless nights can be caused by a variety of distractions and irritations, such as too much stress or not enough exercise. Whatever the reason may be, check out these three tips below for improving your sleep. Make time for sleep. You schedule time for doctor's appointments, working out, and seeing friends; why not do the Read more

5 Dating Don'ts From the Girls Premiere


Updated 04/17/12 9:56 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Girls TV Show Premiere

HBO's new show Girls premiered last night, and while we enjoyed seeing this modern, messier take on the Sex and the City formula — group of female friends deal with dating and relationship drama in New York City — sometimes the realities of the dating world can be a bit cringe-inducing (albeit relatable). In this inaugural episode we meet two main couples: Hannah (Lena Dunham) and the guy Read more

3 Steps to a More Relaxing Weekend


Updated 04/14/12 12:20 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 0 comments

Tips For a Relaxing and Productive Weekend

To make Monday through Friday run more smoothly, tweak your weekend routine and take advantage of the extra free time. Saturday and Sunday tend to fly by, but if you learn to make the most of those hours, you'll be able to tackle extra tasks and set yourself up for an easier work week. Follow these three tips for a productive weekend and prepare to reap the benefits all week long: Schedule a Read more

What We Need to Talk About When We Talk About Sex and Feminism


Updated 04/14/12 4:53 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Modern Feminism

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Lisa Solod, who came of age during the sexual revolution, explores what feminism means to this generation. My mother married my father because, she told me in a rare moment of candor, she wanted to have sex with him. She was 25 and tired of pre-sex fumbling and stolen kisses. My father was, of course, far Read more

Meeting My Sperm Donor


Updated 04/06/12 10:38 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Meeting Sperm Donor

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Ben Sommer, conceived through alternative insemination, is a young man now and tells the story of deciding to meet his donor. I grew up in a middle-class home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with two loving parents, both of whom are women. My conception was perhaps the most organized and scientific miracle of Read more