Fit Tip: Wash Your Own Car


Updated 10/28/07 4:06 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 16 comments

Fit Tip: Wash Your Own Car

If you're anything like me, the only time your car gets washed is if you're at a gas station and notice there is a car wash available. However, you (and I) might want to think about getting out the old hose and buckets to wash the car by hand. Yup, I'm talkin' 'bout the car wash. Not only is it a fun thing to do with the family, washing your car by hand burns about 17% more calories than using a Read more

9 Eco-Unfriendly Moves That Are Losing You Money


Updated 04/22/12 11:31 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Eco Tips That Will Help Save Money

Earth Day is coming up and although we usually celebrate by telling you what you should do, sometimes it's easier to listen to advice on what you shouldn't do. Not being environmentally friendly adds a huge cost to your wallet and your environment. Here are a couple of eco-unfriendly moves you should avoid doing: Not using public transportation: Even if you do have a car, try to switch off with Read more

21 Disposable Products You Can Reuse


Updated 03/30/12 1:45 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Can I Reuse Disposable Things?

Even when the product is supposedly "disposable," you can always reuse it. Wise Bread shares awesome ways to reuse these 21 disposable products. It’s said that we live in a disposable society. But the word "disposable" is a misnomer. Disposable is considered throwaway, something you use once and dump, regardless of the life that may be left in it. As a frugal shopper with a concern for the Read more

The 5 Spring Cleaning Tasks That Matter Most


Updated 04/02/12 8:43 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Start Spring Cleaning

Not sure how to get started on Spring cleaning? LearnVest shares the cleaning tasks you should tackle first. The phrase “Spring cleaning” evokes images of turning the house inside out, scouring every corner, and banishing every last particle of dust. But let’s be real: it’s hard to find the time for scouring, much less banishing. And your time is valuable. Keeping that in mind, we’ve Read more

The Siku Cam: A Live Show So Cute We Can't Bear It


Updated 02/27/12 11:33 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Siku Baby Polar Bear Appears on Live Video Cam

Siku fever has hit, and we'll admit it: we're afflicted! The lovable baby polar bear is just 3 months old, but he's already claimed the hearts of animal lovers, environmentalists, and fans of cute. We've seen plenty of adorable photos, but if like us, you just can't get enough, now through a joint effort between Explore.org and Polar Bears International, you can watch Siku live! Every day from 9 Read more

"How Do I Get Over My Relationship With a Narcissist?"


Updated 02/04/12 9:33 PM · Posted by · 12 comments

How to Get Over a Relationship

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I have been in a relationship with a narcissist for over four years. I didn't realize he was a narcissist until I began to feel as if I was losing my mind about two years ago and sought out therapy. My therapist happened to specialize in narcissism abuse and told me this was what I was Read more

Uh Oh! Watch Out For These 12 IRS Audit Red Flags


Updated 01/30/12 3:41 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Most Common IRS Audits

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! The IRS audits only slightly more than 1% of all individual tax returns annually. The agency doesn't have enough personnel and resources to examine each and every tax return filed during a year. So the odds are pretty low that your return will be picked for review. And, of course, the only reason filers should worry about an Read more

10 Things You Do to Save Money That End Up Costing You More


Updated 03/24/12 6:29 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Bad Ways to Save Money

We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy! Have you heard of the expression “penny wise, pound foolish”? It’s something I heard a lot growing up, from my parents, and it can have multiple meanings: You are very careful with small amounts of money, but throw caution to the wind with large amounts. This is akin to someone who eats from the dollar menu every day Read more

OnSugar Blog: Car-Fanatic Little Boy + Bus Divider Platter = Happy Mealtimes


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Truck Divider Tray For Kids Mealtimes

Lots of moms like to think out loud, and House of Anaïs is one of them. Here is one of the latest posts to her House of Anaïs blog. Slowly and surely this household is moving to a greener direction. The latest aim I have is to reduce the plastic in the kitchen, namely in containers and plates. Therefore this week we are testing something cool again — the lucky tester is Mr. Hugo, the older Read more

Ryan Gosling, Who's "Sick of Myself," Washes Windows With a Smile!


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Ryan Gosling Pictures Washing a Car Window

Ryan Gosling ran into a friend at an LA gas station yesterday. The pal was in for a treat, as Ryan hopped out of his own car and decided to wash the windows of his buddy's vehicle! Ryan wrapped up the soapy session and headed over to Jay Leno's The Tonight Show studios. Ryan sat down to talk about Drive and revealed that he's getting a little sick of himself with all the press he has to do to Read more