Family Trades in Mansion to Help the Hungry


Updated 07/16/08 9:29 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 8 comments

The Salwen family's $1.8 million mansion is for sale, and unlike many Americans with for sale signs on their lawns, the family is selling for reasons that don't involve a mortgage they can no longer afford. The Salwens lived happily in their gorgeous 1912 Georgian mansion for nine years, and after realizing how many people they could help by donating half their home's worth the family decided to Read more

American Dream Gives Dreamy Clip-On Hair


Updated 03/31/08 3:49 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 13 comments

American Dream Hair Extensions

Yesterday I told you a little bit about professional hair extensions and how costly they can be, so today I wanted to make sure that you can have long, thick and lustrous hair even if you don't have a bulging budget. These easy-to-use American Dream Hair Extensions ($29.42) really are a dream come true! All you have to do is match the color extension to your own hair color (which is pretty easy, Read more

What to Rent: New DVDs This Week


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The Rum Diary DVD Release Date and Details

The Rum Diary In this adaption of Hunter S. Thompson's novel, we follow the wild escapades of Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp), an American journalist who takes a job at a newspaper in Puerto Rico in the '50s. Although Paul has every intention to report on the important news of the region, he just can't say no to a good party. While the location is absolutely stunning (as is costar Amber Heard) and Depp Read more

Pilot Scoop: Smash


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Smash TV Show Pilot Review

NBC is getting in on musical madness with new show Smash, a drama that follows the production of a musical about Marilyn Monroe and the two ingénues vying for the lead. With high production value and an ensemble cast that includes Debra Messing and Anjelica Huston, the show is a colorful, splashy, and tune-filled entrant into the midseason lineup. Before you check out tonight's premiere, check Read more

J Lo Sees a Vegas Show With Casper as Idol Has a Disappointing Debut


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Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart at Cirque Du Soleil

Jennifer Lopez met Cirque Du Soleil stars from their show O in Las Vegas last night. She's in Sin City filming American Idol but decided to take the night off to see a show with boyfriend Casper Smart. Jennifer and Casper seem to be going strong, and he's even spoken out about their 18-year age differences. Casper tweeted, "Our ages are mere reminders of the hours logged on this earth and the Read more

Savvy Links: 12 Things That Will Be Less Expensive in 2012


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Cheaper Things in 2012

12 things that will be less expensive in 2012 — Wise Bread Apps to help you survive traveling with the kids — Tecca Ways to reach your financial goals — Real Simple Reasons to take a second job — Bankrate Things you don’t want to hear from your financial advisor — Credit Karma American dreams: Brewster’s Millions and triumphant America — The Daily Beast When you’re held back Read more

How to Get Your Metabolism Moving


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Boost Your Metabolism to Lose Weight Faster

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Does your metabolism grind to a halt after 35? Can certain foods rev it up? Answers ahead — and they're good. By Paige Greenfield Here's something to feel good about: your body is a calorie-burning machine. You'll even torch a few while reading this article. The point is, every single thing you do — Read more

No Joke: The Shake Weight Works Muscles 66 Percent Harder


Updated 12/21/11 5:04 PM · Posted by Self · 2 comments

Does the Shake Weight Really Work?

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! It's the stuff of dreams for raunchy Saturday Night Live comedy writers, but the Shake Weight might be worth more than just a few laughs. In case you haven't heard of the Shake Weight, it is, according to its makers, the "revolutionary new way to shape and tone your arms, shoulders and chest." Basically, it's a Read more

6 Earth-Shattering Space Headlines From 2011


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2011 Space NASA News

There may not have been any human exploration of Mars this year, but there certainly were plenty of galactic milestones in the last 12 months from NASA and international space programs. From the end of the space shuttle program that once had kids dreaming of becoming astronauts to the launch of a space robot to a possible planet twin, which of these 2011 headlines was your highlight of the year's Read more

Moving Lines From Hillary Clinton's Gay Rights Speech


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Hillary Clinton Gay Rights Speech

Speaking before the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took up the issue of gay rights. After reviewing the adoption of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the hard-fought victories achieved since for racial and religious minorities as well as women, Hillary said, "Today, I want to talk about the work we have left to do to protect one Read more