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Spring has sprung, which means that Wedding Season is around the corner. We get tons of emails asking for advice so we at The Sugar Network are ready to share wedding related stories, advice and fun. This week we are kicking things off with everything involving the Engagement. Tell us your favorite engagement stories on DearSugar Learn about great Engagement gifts on FabSugar Get toned up for Read more
If you'd like to honor the men and women who have served our country or are in the process of doing so, one way of giving back is to donate to a charity that supports our troops. Many military charities exist, but these five have been rated as some of the most efficient organizations. Can't afford to donate? Visit your local veteran's hospital for volunteer opportunities. Read more
While in New York, I had the opportunity to tour Ford Lininger's stunning showroom, which included decorative pieces from KGB Limited, Jan Kath, and Zoë Luyendijk. The impeccable mix of modern and vintage furniture, lighting, and rugs offered something truly inspirational in every corner. In the KGB Limited section, I was especially taken with the vibrantly colored seating options, sleek tables, Read more
With Fifty Shades of Grey fever sweeping the nation, we've all been buzzing about which stars we can see as smoldering Christian and naive young Anastasia. Some readers even had suggestions for the supporting players (most notably Elena, aka Mrs. Robinson). To help you mix and match your leads, check out this list of casting suggestions and tell us which guy and gal would make your fantasy Fifty Read more
The unofficial start to Summer is here! As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, a whole new batch of date options are at our fingertips. With the help of photo-sharing site Instagram, we've rounded up tons of beautiful inspiration for romantic springtime outings. So grab your Spring fling or longtime lover, throw on a colorful sun dress and a light scarf, and enjoy the warmer season Read more
This beautiful town house vibrates with color — House Beautiful Get the details on Craftsman style — Houzz Let's throw a bash in one of these 15 party-perfect pads — California Home + Design Go inside a Haitian home from the '50s — Stylelist Home Despite the debt crisis, these luxe Greek homes are still for sale — Curbed Get wowed by this wordy paper-cut artwork — EcoSalon Read more
Ready for Summer travels is the recently released Yahoo! TimeTraveler, a free app that offers guided tours in 29 different cities, including London, New York, San Francisco, and Paris, among others. I tried out the app on cities I have lived in (Amsterdam, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, and Dallas), so I feel like I have a firm idea of major landmarks every tourist should hit. The app Read more
Michelle Obama's cookbook is slated to hit bookstores this week, so here's another taste of what you might find in the book: a simple, easy-to-throw-together broccoli soup. If you want to skip out on blanching the broccoli, you could easily precook the florets in the microwave for a few minutes. To puree the ingredients, use your blender or, for an even creamier texture, use a food mill. While Read more
Stars like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn haven't lost their beauty or appeal over the decades, and a part of their magnetism lies in their effortless style. When it comes to Summer hair and makeup, we can all learn a lot from the iconic women who've made it seem easy to look chic no matter how hot and humid it was. Check out these 20 stars' classic warm-weather fixes for beautiful hair and Read more
School may not be out quite yet, but the kids are already thinking about Summer! While there are plenty of educational apps out there to keep lil ones from escaping the Summer brain drain, sometimes they just need some time to relax. With that in mind, consider downloading some of these kid-friendly apps — they may not reinforce multiplication tables, but they'll certainly add some fun to their Read more
