We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! With spring in full swing, we've already said goodbye to the winter blues. But as you enjoy the milder weather and longer days, keep in mind that Memorial Day weekend is merely a month away — meaning it's almost time for bikinis and short shorts! So, is one month enough time to score your best body yet? It sure is, Read more

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

Thanks to cold weather and short days, it's easy to get complacent about house cleaning during those long Winter months. But now that Spring has sprung, I'm feeling recharged and ready to tackle the tasks I've largely ignored since Fall's warmer days! I won't place full blame on my pup, but for such a small member of the household, she sure contributes a lot of the mess: muddy footprints, fur Read more

Warmer, sunnier weather is thankfully blowing in, and with all that celebrating of the sun brings the risk of packing on a few extra pounds. Find out how Spring weather can cause you to gain weight, so you can be proactive and prevent it from happening. Forget the gym; I'll take a walk instead. The gorgeous weather can't help but inspire us to get outside and enjoy it, but replacing your intense Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! 'Tis the season to crank your thermostat. Unfortunately it could cost even more than normal. Americans will pay 15% more for heating expenses than last year, according to the EIA. RELATED: 5 Easy Ways To Improve Your Finances By 2012 At this point you've got no excuse not to follow this simple guide for winterizing your Read more

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. Kattia Solano, the mastermind behind NYC's Butterfly Studio, says she's done with the froufrou Kim Kardashian look (we're kind of over the whole wedding spectacle, too). This much-loved hair guru is digging softer, more textured waves, like the ones seen on Jessica Biel. But looking like you didn't try too hard Read more

Temps across the country are plummeting, but a little cold (or even snow) won't keep die-hard runners indoors. Layering up with wicking clothes is the key to staying warm and dry while sweating it out, but what about breathing in that frigid air? It's not only painful to inhale, but since the air is often dry, it causes your airways to narrow, making it harder to breathe. If running in the cold Read more

We're excited to continue our partnership with YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan! Every other week, we'll be bringing you the best from her website, MichellePhan.com. This week, Michelle has the lowdown on making your lips kissable just in time for that holiday party: Hi everyone, Mistletoe is tricky. You can’t really avoid it, since you never know when it will reveal itself. You Read more