Tips For Beating Bad Breath


Updated 08/16/09 9:33 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Tips For Beating Bad Breath

Nothing is worse than having bad breath. Unless you're talking to someone who has bad breath, because that can be pretty bad too! Unfortunately you can not really do anything about someone else's bad breath, but you can do something about your own. MSNBC gives us these five food ideas to help combat bad breath: Chew on this. Move over parsley, there are some new halitosis-fighting herbs in Read more

Tazo Tea for the Soul


Updated 06/05/07 5:47 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 16 comments

Tazo Tea for the Soul

Have you heard of Tazo Tea? They're a unique tea company offering delicious tea from all over the world. The name Tazo actually means "river of life," and "fresh." It's a great name considering that Tazo teas are invigorating, satisfying, and all around good for the soul. You can get black tea in flavors like Vanilla, Earl Grey, Citron, Darjeeling, and they even make a decaffeinated Chai Read more

Beachy, Sun-Washed, and Super Affordable — Shop Soludos For J.Crew's Newly Launched Espadrille Line


Updated 04/02/12 2:45 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Soludos For J.Crew Shoes Collaboration

Cool collaboration alert: espadrille brand Soludos and J.Crew have teamed up to deliver an ultrachic lineup of Summer-perfect shoes. Drawing from the classic espadrille flat style (jute soles and cloth uppers) and slick nautical-inspired colors, this exclusive collection presents a new version of slip-on savvy footwear. We love the sun-faded detail of the fabric, which gives it a totally vintage, Read more

Peek Inside Alice + Olivia's Spring '12 Garden Party Lookbook


Updated 01/20/12 10:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Alice + Olivia Spring 2012 Pictures

Alice + Olivia's Spring '12 collection is an ultra-feminine mix of flowy separates and expertly draped dresses — and we can't help but think we've happened upon a whimsical Alice in Wonderland garden tea party. We're particularly taken with the shimmery metallic minis, long pastel-hued frocks, and wide leg printed pants for all our future warm weather outings. The line sticks to Spring's go-to Read more

What We're Sweet On: Natural Perfumes to Fall in Love With


Updated 11/10/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lush Holiday Perfumes

Lush has a passel of exclusive new scents that are only available online. If you're a fan of Karma or any of the brand's Gorilla Perfumes, though, you shouldn't let the being Internet-only factor discourage you from trying them, because they're pretty super. In short, here's why two of the scents, Love and Cocktail ($40 each), are worth your time. Love, the warmer and spicier of the two, opens Read more

Happy Hour: Ginger, Mint, and Pomegranate Vodka Cocktail


Updated 11/04/11 7:54 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Easy Pomegranate Vodka Cocktail Recipe

Spicy ginger, cool mint, and tart pomegranate combine for a perfect Winter cocktail that is especially festive for upcoming holiday parties. The ginger and spearmint simple syrup is so easy to make, yet the flavor combination will totally wow your party guests. Topping the drink with sparkling water adds just enough fizz to complete the zing factor. See cocktail recipe. Read more

Happy Hour: 2010 Lyrarakis Dafni


Updated 05/19/11 10:22 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Greek Wine Review: 2010 Lyrarakis Dafni

Not familiar with Greek wines? Here's a remarkable wine to start with: 2010 Lyrarakis Dafni. This bottle by Lyrarakis is made entirely from a rare Cretan grape called Dafni that, just a few decades ago, was on the brink of extinction. The varietal is named after the word daphne, which refers to the laurel plant that's prized for its bay leaves, and for good reason. A first sniff reveals layers Read more

Morning Sickness Relief: 5 Helpful Products For Mama-to-Be


Updated 09/29/11 9:51 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Helpful Products to Relieve Morning Sickness

Feeling a bit queasy? Many expectant mamas experience agonizing morning sickness during pregnancy — and those who escaped it the first time may not be so lucky the second time around. If you've been praying to the porcelain god day in and day out, these five helpful products may be able to provide you with some much-needed relief. Read more

Happy Hour: Mojito


Updated 08/27/11 4:37 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Mojito Recipe

There's no drink more refreshing than the classic mojito. It's light, fizzy, tart, and herbaceous. The mojito was originally created in Cuba and was made with yerba buena, a type of spearmint. These days, variations and different flavors of the mojito can be found all over the world. The ingredients are simple — rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water, and mint — but the resulting cocktail Read more

Third Trimester Tea: Alyssa Milano's Brewing It, Should You?


Updated 07/22/11 7:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Alyssa Milano on Pregnancy Tea

Old wives tales abound during pregnancy, but one in particular is causing some mamas-to-be to do a double-take. Yesterday Alyssa Milano tweeted a photo of the inside of her refrigerator with the caption, "Apparently, last night, in the mind of a very pregnant woman . . . milk in the kitchen cabinet and olive oil in the refrigerator made sense. Whatever. Don't judge me." While many mama's Read more