A New Way to Burn Calories: Speedminton


Updated 04/11/07 3:30 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

A New Way to Burn Calories: Speedminton

Looking for a new way to burn calories and tone those arms all while having fun? Who isn't, right? Try Speedminton, a cross between tennis, badminton, racquetball and squash, but requires no walls, no net and no court. It's a great way to just to have fun at the beach, park, in your backyard or driveway with friends and family. Or you can get more competitive... which you know I love. According Read more

Are You Trying a New Outdoor Activity This Summer?


Updated 05/20/12 4:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Outdoor Exercise Do You Want to Try?

Spring is a time for new beginnings, and that can be especially true if you're gearing up to take advantage of the warm Summer days. Even better about being able to spend as much time outside as you want? It can spur you on to try a new sport or activity. There's so much to do if you want to burn calories, tone, and get your heart rate up while having fun, from hiking the trails to dusting off Read more

5 Tips For Keeping Your Hair Safe From Rainy Weather


Updated 05/18/12 10:46 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

How to Keep Hair From Frizzing in Rain and Humidity

Spring is a time for sunshine and bright skies, but it's also a time where seasonal storms can wreak havoc on your hair. Between the increasing warmth in the atmosphere, the humidity, and wind, stormy weather is definitely more fun to look at than it is to go out in. If you do need to leave the house, though, there are some uncomplicated ways to keep you from winding up with a bird's nest on top Read more

Tips For Pulling Off an Elegant Spring Picnic Indoors


Updated 05/16/12 12:58 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Do an Indoor Picnic

Uncooperative Spring weather can be the perfect excuse to experiment with alternatives to outdoor entertaining, like an elegant indoor picnic. Matthew David Hopkins, Creative Director of 360 Design Events, insists it's the best way to meld the laid-back feel of outdoor entertaining with the glamour of indoor dining. Impressed by his stunning Indian-inspired picnic spread, we grilled him on the Read more

Geek Grad: How to Land a Web Developer Job


Updated 05/16/12 12:40 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Get a Web Developer Job

Tech-minded 2012 grads are eager to pursue a job in web or computer programming, named one of the year's top 10 best jobs. We spoke to a web development recruiter for tips on landing that first entry-level job. From the most important coding languages to industry expectations, check out these tips to get closer to your web developing dreams. Education Earn the degree: Almost all web developers Read more

Upgrade Your Spring-to-Summer Work Essentials For Under $50


Updated 05/10/12 3:16 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Best Office Basics Spring 2012

Spring and Summer can mean major wardrobe updates, and since there's nothing worse than being stuck in a pantsuit when it's 80 degrees outside, that means your workwear, too. Since you may not have unlimited resources to do so, we've made it a lot easier to upgrade your nine-to-five without compromising your budget. Sometimes all it takes is a printed blouse, a pretty shift, or a pair of new Read more

The One Thing You Need to Do a Bright Lip Look Right


Updated 05/11/12 9:15 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Apply Lipstick and Lip Liner

Perhaps you want to try the bright lip trend this Spring but steer clear of it to avoid ending up with smudged color all over your face. Dick Page, artistic director for Shiseido, assures a bold lip look can be done a lot easier than you think. In lieu of a primer, he recommends turning your lip pencil into a contouring tool to keep everything inside the lines. Not only does this makeup must Read more

Fit Tip: Take Your Strength Training Routine Outside


Updated 05/08/12 2:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Strength Train Outside

As soon as the hint of Summer comes along, I'm all about taking my workout outside. I'll admit, however, that for me, forgoing the gym for the great outdoors usually means I'm out for a run. Luckily, there are many ways I can take more than my cardio outside. Here are some ideas for enjoying the fresh air while you tone up and stretch out. Take a bootcamp class: Ready to get whipped into shape Read more

6 Geeky Umbrellas to Keep Your Head Dry


Updated 05/03/12 10:37 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Best LED and Lightsaber Umbrellas

It's tempting to steer clear of venturing outside during torrential Spring and Summer showers, but these geeky umbrellas should help protect you from getting soaked. We've covered umbrellas with cool LED lights, lightsabers, and color-changing graphics to name a few — so are you ready to stop avoiding the rain? Read more

8 Recipes For a Rainy Day


Updated 04/30/12 11:27 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Rainy Day Recipe Ideas

April may be almost over, but we have a funny feeling that we haven't seen the last of those pesky Spring showers. Don't let the rain get you down; instead, channel all of that energy into some culinary projects and challenges. We've got eight ideas for recipes to make while it's coming down outside. Some of them may take a bit of extra effort, but it will be worth it when you can cuddle up in Read more