Beauty Marked! A Fab Foot Scrub


Updated 04/25/07 12:52 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 14 comments

Last week I asked you to come beauty marking with me to help me find a new fab foot cream. I bought this Cake Beauty Cake Walk Triplemint Foot Cream, $16, and totally and utterly fell in love with it! I thought if I could love something this much then you guys probably had your own favorite foot products to share too. Boy was I right! You all did an awesome job beauty marking and I've Read more

10 Ingredients to Liven Up Your Salad Dressings


Updated 03/06/12 9:50 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Ingredients to Boost Salad Dressings

The sky is the limit when it comes to making homemade salad dressings, yet most people still toss their greens in something store-bought or a simple mix of olive oil and balsamic. Adding a few simple ingredients can totally transform the flavor of your salads, many of which are kitchen staples. Fresh or dried herbs: Quickly chop herbs like parsley, mint, thyme, dill, tarragon, cilantro, basil, Read more

Feel-Full Quick Tricks


Updated 02/07/12 11:13 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Filling Foods For Weight Loss

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Health.com It's not just what you eat that can make you more satisfied — it's how you eat, too. Try these tips to feel fuller longer. H2O some more Drink two eight-ounce glasses (16 ounces total) of water before each meal. It will fill up your stomach and trim up to 60 calories per meal. Health.com: Which Read more

Taste Test: Starbucks Blonde Coffee


Updated 01/12/12 8:28 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Starbucks Blonde Coffee Taste Test

Last Fall brought word that Starbucks would be introducing Blonde, and today, the new "super-premium light roast coffee" hits stores and retailers nationwide. Starbucks Blonde comes in two different blends: the Veranda (described as "mellow and soft") and the New Age-sounding Willow (characterized as "bright and clean"). As a regular Starbucks drinker, I was curious to know what the coffee Read more

How to Splurge Right


Updated 05/13/11 9:23 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Splurge Right

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! There’s something about the word “splurge” that just feels indulgent — it rolls slowly off your tongue in a decadent drawl, and evokes imported truffles and designer shoes. It’s a decision for immediate luxury, albeit often laced with a tinge of guilt. There’s no room for such frivolity in the responsible world of Read more

Healthy Fava Bean Recipes to Close Out Spring


Updated 04/22/11 6:34 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Fava Bean Recipes

One of my favorite parts about Spring is the appearance of fava beans. The flat bean has a creamy, buttery texture and a slightly nutty flavor, which works well on its own or in salads, soups, and pastas. And given that it's only in season from late March through May, you'll want to enjoy these fava bean recipes as much as you can in the next few weeks. Warning: fava beans do take a some effort Read more

How to Choose the Best Dairy-Free Milk For You


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Calories in Dairy-Free Milk

Whether you're avoiding cow's milk for health or moral reasons, there are tons of dairy-free beverages to pour over your bowl of cereal. Not sure which is the best choice? Check out the chart to see how milk alternatives compare to skim milk, and then read the explanations below to see why you might want to choose one over the other. We put skim milk on the top of the chart to help make the Read more

Flaxseed: Whole vs. Ground


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 19 comments

Flaxseed: Whole vs. Ground

If you don't eat fish, flaxseeds are a wonderful source of omega-3s. They're also high in fiber, so many people take them regularly to prevent constipation. When perusing the aisles of your grocery store, you'll see they come in two forms — whole and ground. Is one more beneficial than the other? To find out read more Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Pear Salad with Bacon and Sherry-Wine Vinaigrette


Updated 02/08/12 10:47 AM · Posted by partysugar · 14 comments

Fast & Easy Dinner: Pear Salad with Bacon and Sherry-Wine Vinaigrette

A simple salad gets taken deliciously to the next level when roasted stone fruit is added. I love combining fresh greens with cooked or roasted vegetables and fruit - the layers of flavor create texture and depth. Bacon will give this salad a much needed crunch and the shaved manchego a nuttiness. This is a scrumptious dinner salad, perfect for a middle of the week meal. Pair with a chunk of Read more