Love It or Hate It? Great Sleeping Bear


Updated 02/24/09 7:37 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 20 comments

Love It or Hate It? Great Sleeping Bear

Artist Eiko Ishizawa's Great Sleeping Bear is a synthetic sleeping bag resembling a wandering bear, which gives its owner the feeling of protection with the look of a big scary bear. I'm not sure that it's durable enough for genuine camping, but I love its kitschy quality and think it would make an entertaining addition to any sleepover! Source Love It or Hate It? Great Sleeping Bear Read more

Lil Find: Animal Friends Sleepover Bags


Updated 08/14/08 12:00 PM · Posted by babysugar · 0 comments

Lil Find:  Animal Friends Sleepover Bags

If your prince or princess has some sleepovers on their social calendar, make your child the center of attention with these sleeping bags from Orvis ($69). Though they are not the typical camping beds the company usually sells, these sacks are sure to get your lil one excited about a night away from home. Each set features a three-dimensional animal on the bag, as well as a matching stuffed Read more

Fit Gift Guide: Camper


Updated 12/02/07 8:05 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Great Gifts to Get For the Camper in Your LIfe

The gift-giving holidays are just around the corner and to spare you some of the last-minute shopping stress the Sugar sites are creating ever-helpful gift guides. Here are some essentials for the camper in your life. Great gear is so important when out in the woods in order to stay safe and comfortable, and these gift ideas are sure to be loved by anyone who loves the outdoors. Petzl Tikka Plus Read more

How to Pack For a Camping Trip


Updated 08/11/07 11:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 12 comments

How to Pack For a Camping Trip

If you haven't had the chance to get away for a weekend of camping, now is your chance. Most campgrounds require that you call ahead to reserve a campsite, so make your reservations now. Ask friends where they've camped to get recommendations. I love to get sites that are right on the water, so when you wake up in the morning you can take a quick dip. Planning ahead for your trip will ensure Read more

Get in Gear: REI Lightweight Sleeping Bag


Updated 07/17/07 7:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Get in Gear:  REI Lightweight Sleeping Bag

I have a lot of wonderful memories of camping with my family as a kid. There was nothing like the feeling of snuggling into your sleeping bag inside your tent after a night of roasting marshmallows by the campfire. Back then I had this huge, thick sleeping bag made out of flannel and a whole lot of stuffing - it was like a comforter with a zipper. Camping gear has come a long way since then, Read more

Backpacking: The Essentials


Updated 08/08/07 8:46 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Backpacking:  The Essentials

If you love to camp, you'll love backpacking. Basically instead of packing all your stuff in your car and driving to your campsite, and enjoying nature with people all around you, you pack all your gear into a backpack and hike to a remote and way more private location. No neighboring campers playing acoustic versions of their favorite Metallica tunes until the wee hours of the morning. I would Read more

Get Physical: Winter Camping


Updated 03/03/07 3:17 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Get Physical:  Winter Camping

If you love the outdoors and have someone who loves it equally as much, why not plan an overnight excursion? I know it's February, and it's cold out, but winter camping is a huge sport. What's so great about it? No bugs! If you plan ahead and pack the right gear, you'll beat the cold and have a ton of fun. Here's what you'll need: Waterproof Tent and a tarp to lay underneath it Warm mummy Read more

Christine Taylor on Organic Beauty, Her Must Haves, and Nighttime Hair Routine


Updated 05/10/12 2:46 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Christine Taylor's Skin Care and Beauty Tips

Actress Christine Taylor has signed on to be the spokeswoman for organic skin care line Nourish, and as a vegan and mother, her partnership with the brand seems like kismet. "A lot of times products will say 100 percent natural, but this one actually works," Christine explains. "Every person in my family has different favorites, and it's in every bathroom." Not only does she love the idea of 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

Purge, Then Splurge: 10 Ways to Treat Yourself With Your Tax Refund


Updated 04/13/12 10:38 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Spend Your Tax Refund

Hopefully by now you've filed your yearly tax return and your bountiful refund is well on its way, so what are you going to do with it? It's important to pay off some bills, add to your 401k, and sock some of your refund away in savings — but that doesn't mean you can't treat yourself too. While we don't recommend going overboard, you may find yourself in the position to indulge in a new bag, Read more