See How We Re-Styled This $5 Hanging Planter From IKEA


Updated 05/10/12 9:46 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Ikea Planter DIY Into Lamp

As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with Ikea, Angela and I have been rethinking and restyling some IKEA products, thinking beyond the flatpack. Today, I'm sharing my first project, which was made from the SKURAR Hanging Planter. ($5). I love this product's design and lacy detailing and have long admired the easy switcheroo that turns this planter into a hanging lamp. At least, it seemed Read more

31 Days of Spring Cleaning: Organize Spare Cables in Style


Updated 03/23/12 4:04 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 3 comments

How to Make DIY Cord Organizers

Cables, cables everywhere. With every new gadget we purchase comes a bag of cables we already have but toss onto the growing tangle of cords anyways. Master the labyrinth with one of the most basic of household objects, the toilet paper roll. We got our crafting on with empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls. Cover the basic cardboard rolls with art-store kraft paper and Japanese washi tape Read more

Down but Not Out: Tori Spelling Shares Her Friend's Perspective on Raising a Child With Down Syndrome


Updated 02/28/12 2:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Raising a Child With Down Syndrome

We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling! Every other week, we're bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle advice from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, which is Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week, Tori shares a letter from her friend about her baby who was diagnosed with Down syndrome. Today, I’m Read more

Adele Talks Grammys Nervousness and Being "Quite Carefree" in Vogue


Updated 02/14/12 12:05 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Adele Vogue 2012 Pictures

Adele lets her hair down on the cover of Vogue's March Power issue. The singer just won six Grammys at last night's show and performed for the first time since recovering from vocal cord surgery. Adele opened up about the experience of being forced to stop singing for a time, gave insight into her "big personality," and shared her nervousness about hitting the stage at the Grammys. Here's more Read more

6 Ways to Sit Less Every Day


Updated 01/22/12 8:33 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Decrease the Amount of Time You Sit For Your Health

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Sarah Kehoe Need help being less sedentary? Here are the best ways to sit less and move more, from easiest to hardest. Pace on the phone Invest in a two-way speakerphone, a superlong phone-to-ear cord, or a quality headset so you can be more mobile while you chat. Even if you simply stand while on the phone, Read more

iDapt Aims to Be the Only Charger Dock You'll Ever Need


Updated 01/16/12 12:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

iDapt Charging Station

Charging stations and docks are fab because they can manage your cable clutter and save you precious outlet space, while keeping multiple gadgets juiced. The downside is regular docks and stations can sometimes get bulky to make room for a hidden power strip and multiple charging cords. Sure, they keep things tidy, but who wants a breadbox sitting in their entryway? For those who want to cut Read more

LEGO-Inspired Block Case Is Geek Chic


Updated 12/27/11 5:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

LEGO Block iPhone Case

Kids at heart will love the Connect Design Block Case ($29) for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. Not only does this rubber case look like a giant LEGO block, but it comes with a moveable LEGO-like piece to keep your camera lens covered, keep your earphone cords organized, and even act as a stand to keep your phone upright so you can watch videos. For $29 bucks, I think that's a steal. Read more

AnnaLynne McCord Throws on a Swimsuit For a December 90210 Scene


Updated 12/14/11 11:52 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

AnnaLynne McCord Bathing Suit 90210 Pictures

AnnaLynne McCord donned a swimsuit yesterday for a poolside 90210 scene in LA. Despite the Hollywood location, things seemed to be rather chilly, and AnnaLynne made sure to cover up with her robe between shots. The sight of AnnaLynne in her bathing costume isn't an infrequent one — in September, AnnaLynne wore a white bikini for another afternoon before the cameras. AnnaLynne and her Read more

What to Skip When Shopping For Baby


Updated 12/26/11 11:41 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

What to Skip When Shopping For Baby

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! By the last few months of every woman’s third trimester, she’s inevitably faced with one of life’s most intimidating situations: baby shopping. No matter whether you had your most recent child years ago or are currently expecting, I’m sure you’re familiar with the situation. You walk into your local baby store brimming Read more

Gaiam Covered Resistance Cord Kit With DVD


Updated 11/14/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Gaiam Resistance Cord Review

I love my Gaiam BalanceBall, but I've been on the search for a simple, at home way to do resistance training, especially since the wet, wintery mornings can impede my trips to the gym. The Gaiam Covered Resistance Cord Kit ($15) is an affordable and compact way to strength train in a small, indoor space. See our rating. Read more