Beautiful Wedding on a Budget: 5 Insider Tips From a Wedding Planner


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by Yahoo Shine · 0 comments

Beautiful Wedding on a Budget: 5 Insider Tips From a Wedding Planner

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Yahoo! Shine: Sure, it's fun to get all dreamy about having a wedding of Kim Kardashian-proportions. But since most of us won't be wearing a dress that equals several salaries or handing out thousand-dollar baskets of organic soap at the door, it's probably best to (eventually) wisen up about how to plan your own day, your own Read more

Be the Life of the Party This St. Patrick's Day


Updated 03/17/11 12:02 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Bring Food Coloring to the St. Patrick's Day Party

Have plans to hit up the bars this evening in celebration of St. Patrick's Day? Don't forget your green food coloring! Wrap the little bottle in a napkin and place in your purse. Then when you get to the bar, use it to dye beers or cocktails green. Not only is it a fun way to get in a festive frame of mind, but it's also a great conversation starter. Source: Flickr User Fatback[Dale] Read more

25 Best Burgers From Coast to Coast


Updated 09/24/11 8:10 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 3 comments

Best Hamburgers in America

What makes a hamburger a hamburger? We could ponder the question for days, but wouldn't you rather bite into a juicy burger? But not just any burger: we've taste-tested our way around the country to find 25 amazing hamburgers you shouldn't miss. Whether you're a local or a tourist, it's certainly worth seeking out these must-have hamburgers. YumSugar's Top 5 Burgers Shake Shack, New York, NY: Read more

Paper Checkbooks Now Available For ING Direct Customers


Updated 08/18/11 11:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ordering Paper Checks From ING Direct

ING Direct is famous for being truly digital — not having brick-and-mortar stores and offering paperless accounts. However, it seems it has succumbed to its customers' needs and is offering the option for ING account holders to use paper checks. Although paper-check payments are slowly being phased out as banking becomes more digital, checks still make up less than 25 percent of non-cash Read more

10 Off-Brand Products to Buy


Updated 08/14/11 10:58 AM · Posted by Bundle · 2 comments

Which Off-Brand Products to Buy

We're thrilled to present this smart Bundle story here on Savvy! Two-thirds of generic foods match or beat their name-brand counterparts in taste tests, according to a report, but Americans are still hesitant to give up the familiar names or logos they love to save a few bucks. For a household that spends $100 a week on groceries, store brands can mean a savings of $1,500 a year, Consumer Read more

Get the Look: Alexander Skarsgard's Casual Cafe Table


Updated 08/04/11 11:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Alexander Skarsgard Eats at Gemma

Eric Northman easily trumps Bill Compton in the sexy department in this season of True Blood, and even out of character, the tall Swedish actor is still a sight to behold. Yesterday, he took in an al fresco lunch with a friend at Gemma, an Italian brasserie next to the Bowery Hotel in New York. The restaurant's interiors hold a rustic charm, with a copper-covered bar, farm-style tables, and Read more

What Would You Do?


Updated 08/05/11 10:30 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 32 comments

Aggressively Rushed Service

We've all been in crazy situations, and I want to know how you handle entertaining fiascoes and bad restaurant behavior. I'll present a situation and you tell me what you would do. Here's today's scenario: You and a friend have sidled up to the bar at a small French bistro famous for burgers. You share the burger and a bowl of mussels, which are so good, you want to enjoy them to the last bite. Read more