Water Knowledge


Updated 03/25/07 4:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Water Knowledge

It is getting warmer out there (at least in some parts of the world), so hopefully you are taking advantage of the weather. Make sure to stay hydrated while you play outdoors. Take this quiz to learn if you are a heavy drinker...of water. You drink about 8 or more glasses of water a day - 64 plus ounces 1 or 2 glasses of water a day - maybe 8 ounces 4 or 5 glasses of water a day Read more

Know Your Ingredients: Onions


Updated 04/04/12 11:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Onion Types

With so many different types of onions, a full, comprehensive guide would be more than a little tedious, so we've put together a short, simple list of all the must-know points — from taste variation to shelf life to quick cooking tips. Not sure which onions to use in which dish? Learn these basics to boost your knowledge: Colors Onions come in a large variety of types, tastes, and colors, the Read more

12 Savvy Survival Tips, Courtesy of The Hunger Games


Updated 03/29/12 11:32 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Survival Tips From The Hunger Games

While we hope your conditions never become as dire as those in The Hunger Games's District 12, there are plenty of lessons to be learned from Katniss. Her savvy skills and strong resourcefulness keep her family and herself alive even in the absolute worst of times. These 12 tips will keep your head in the game, save you money, and help you make the most of what you already have. Swap knowledge Read more

The Healthiest Drinks For Your Diet


Updated 01/26/12 4:50 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Healthy Drinks That Are Good For You

When eating healthfully, a large focus may be on what not to drink: no sugary juices, sodas, or high-calorie cocktails. But many drinks can actually help you live a healthier lifestyle. We all know that drinking enough water is essential, but find out what other drinks should also be on your OK list below, and remember to enter our healthy living giveaway for a chance to win a $500 Under Armour Read more

The Holiday Wine Lover's Tech Guide


Updated 11/15/11 11:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Wine Gadgets and Phone Apps

With the holiday party season nearly in effect, you can count on dozens of dinner parties and family gatherings. Naturally, these occasions call for a bottle of wine worth celebrating. Whether you're playing host and looking for the right food pairing or searching for the perfect bottle of red as a "thank you" to the hostess, check out our list of apps and gadgets to keep you swishing, sniffing, Read more

Guerrilla Guide to the Holidays: Holiday Etiquette


Updated 11/11/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Guerrilla Guide to the Holidays: Holiday Etiquette

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! As the holidays approach (just seven weeks away!), you’re only getting more prepared. If you’ve been following our weekly Guerrilla Guide to the Holidays, you’ve already made your travel plans and selected the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. And it’s only the first week of November. Since you definitely Read more

How to Know If Your Baby Is Dehydrated


Updated 06/17/11 7:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Know If Your Baby Is Dehydrated

One would assume that with all the milk babies drink that they don't need any more fluids. But because babies have relatively small fluid reserves and high metabolic rates, they can easily lose electrolytes and water, which are crucial for their little bodies to function. And if your baby is having a bad bout of diarrhea, she'll also be susceptible to becoming dehydrated more quickly than Read more

How to Can Tomatoes


Updated 09/14/11 4:43 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Can Tomatoes

This season, I made it a priority to educate myself on the basics of canning, pickling, fermenting, and food preserving. Thankfully, I was able to put my knowledge to work when I finally confronted a boiling-water canner and my Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving. My parting thoughts after this first brush with home canning? It's not as hard as it sounds, and once you get the rhythm of it, it Read more

Running With a Pack in the Hood to Coast Relay


Updated 09/06/11 11:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Hood to Coast Relay Explained

When invited to run on a friend's team in the mother of all relays, you answer yes and start training immediately. This is how I joined the Van Tramps for the 30th running of the Hood to Coast Relay. I had seen the documentary (here's my review of Hood to Coast, the movie) and was honored to be in the 12-women team named partially after the Von Trapp family singers, immortalized climbing hills in Read more

What Do You Know About Chez Panisse?


Updated 08/29/11 1:23 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Chez Panisse Fun Facts

Over the weekend, famed California restaurant Chez Panisse celebrated its 40th birthday. The Berkeley eatery, which Alice Waters opened on Aug. 28, 1971, pioneered the farm-to-table, local, and sustainable movement that's practiced in so many kitchens today. To honor the eatery, I've put together this quiz that tests your knowledge of Chez Panisse. From chefs who've worked there to notable Read more