We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! Middle-income parents will spend nearly $227,000 in 17 years for children born in 2010, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. But don't let that scare you — saving for a family can actually be fun if you know what you're doing. "The most important thing to understand is that your priorities are Read more

Would you battle baldness with hair cloning treatments? — Blaq Vixen Beauty Pansy nail art to get you in the mood for Spring — Beautopia Gorgeous lip stains worth giving a try — Style Apothecary Nails for the Year of the Dragon — Uncolour My World Make your own cranberry body scrub — Beautiful Basics Read more

It's a New Year and a new you! We're offering 12 tips to start off the year right. We've already given you advice on mastering time management and improving your public speaking, so here's another way to start afresh in 2012. Make this the year that you finally give yourself a break. It's easy to get caught up in stress and to be hard on yourself when it comes to work, finance, and Read more

At first glance, the above video seems like any other beauty commercial: beautiful women, a flashy soundtrack, and promises of perfection. Keep watching, though, and you'll find that the key "product" is Fotoshop by Adobé. Filmmaker Jesse Rosten created the faux commercial as commentary on the prevalence of Photoshop, and we're betting his video will reach a million views by the week's end. We Read more

Sometimes we just need a break! OnSugar blogger Everyday Baby Steps shares free and inexpensive ways to treat yourself. The other day I wrote about how my new hairstyle has improved my outlook. I also mentioned that I'm fortunate enough to blog for a wonderful local hair salon, and I'm able to trade my writing services for hair and beauty treatments. It's an awesome exchange! Even if you're Read more

Most of us get stuck in hairstyle ruts, but there's no time like the present to revamp your look. 2012 can be the year that your hair goes from good to great — provided you follow a little expert advice. Here, top stylists share the top ways to have better hair. Soften your strands "If you want your hair to look its best, you need to treat it with a little love," says Matrix Artistic Director Read more

Cracked heels can be a problem, especially in the colder months when the air lends itself to dry skin. On top of that, these fissures can worsen as a result of the pressure put on your heels throughout the day — especially if you're a fan of foot-imbalancing stilettos. Along with being less-than-aethestically-pleasing, untreated cracked heels can split even further, causing pain (and in some Read more

These stars' hairstyles were magnets for controversy — Glo How to soothe dry skin — InStyle Easy DIY spa treatments — Refinery29 10 hot hairstyles for 2012 — Beauty High Why sauerkraut is good for your skin — Beautylish 10 minutes to rehydrated skin? — The Cut Afraid to wear lipstick? This might be the one for you, then — Stylelist These celebrity beauty "secrets" are Read more

Making New Year's resolutions is one thing, but making changes that take little effort but have a huge beauty payoff? Now that's something to celebrate. Whether you're looking to banish bikini-line bumps for good, to have stronger nails, or to get that glowing complexion, these straight-from-the-experts tips will give you guidance. Read more to get started. Read more

Madonna's new perfume sounds worthy of the Material Girl — Huffington Post Easy ways to fix broken makeup in a flash — Real Simple Smart beauty tips from celebrities' moms — Stylelist Get Jennifer Hudson's latest manicure at home — InStyle The best oil treatments for your specific hair type — Beautylish Will Adele be Vogue's March cover girl? — The Cut The Hunger Games nail polishes Read more