In Defense of the Chronically Late Mom


Updated 02/09/12 1:45 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Mom's Defense For Being Late For School

We're excited to share this post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Betsy Shaw about being late for school. If I were to wear a scarlet letter it would be T. T for tardy. T for turd ball. T for totally inept mother. We are late for school with such alarming Read more

10 Things You Do to Save Money That End Up Costing You More


Updated 01/29/12 6:52 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Bad Ways to Save Money

We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy! Have you heard of the expression “penny wise, pound foolish”? It’s something I heard a lot growing up, from my parents, and it can have multiple meanings: You are very careful with small amounts of money, but throw caution to the wind with large amounts. This is akin to someone who eats from the dollar menu every day Read more

From Beginner to Expert: 4 Ways to Become a Better Runner


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How to Become a Better Runner

Have you got the running bug? If you've recently committed to a running program, it may seem like there's not much prep involved, except downloading your favorite playlist. Running is a popular pastime because it doesn't require much know-how to start — just pick out your shoes and go. But that doesn't mean that there isn't technique. Whether you're starting out or never thought twice about Read more

Ryan Gosling Gets Back to Boxing With Another Sweaty Look in LA


Updated 01/03/12 11:11 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Ryan Gosling Leaving Martial Arts Training Pictures in LA

Ryan Gosling carried his boxing gloves in one hand and his shoes in the other after completing a training session in LA today. He took a break from his regular mixed martial arts workouts, though, to travel to NYC with Eva Mendes over the weekend. Ryan and Eva rang in 2012 in the Big Apple and spent New Year's Day at a movie theater with Ryan's mom. The busy couple are heading into a new year, Read more

How to Jump-Start Your 2012 Workout Action Plan


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Tips For Workout Plan in 2012

If you're the type of person who likes to set New Year's resolutions each year, then you've probably already come up with some fitness-related goals to add to the list. With the holidays soon coming to a close, it can be difficult to carve out some time to plan for the next 12 months, which is why I've come up with some easy tips to help you get your workout plan underway. Just make sure your Read more

25 Things to Do With Old Jeans


Updated 12/26/11 11:29 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Old Denim Crafts

We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy! Recycling fabric is a powerful green living and cost saving strategy. Denim is one of the coolest fabrics to do it with. It's sturdy, gains character with age and can be acquired very inexpensively at yard sales or in your own "old clothes" closet. Some of the coolest ideas I've found? RELATED: 16 Ways to Make Your Clothes Read more

Rachel Zoe and Molly Sims Get Into the Holiday Spirit Together


Updated 12/01/11 9:14 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Rachel Zoe and Molly Sims Piperlime Lounge Pictures

Rachel Zoe paid a visit to Piperlime's Piping Hot Lounge in NYC yesterday. The afternoon event was organized so that Rachel could show off some of the "Piping Hot Picks" she selected for the online retailer. Rachel selected bags and shoes, and the latter category is one in which she has a great deal of authority. Rachel received the footwear new launch of the year award on Tuesday night, as did Read more

Would You Pay to Take a Spin Class?


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The Rise of Indoor Cycling Spin Studios

Judging from the latest trend in fitness, what's old is new again. Indoor cycling is all the rage, and it's moving beyond drop-in classes at the gym. Contributing to the hybrid fitness craze is a new wave of classes that combine spin with either yoga or strength training. LA-based Yas is a hybrid of yoga and spinning, while New York's SoulCycle turns indoor cycling into a total body workout — Read more

26 Fresh Ways to Reuse an Old Yoga Mat


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26 Ways to Reuse Your Old Yoga Mat

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on FitSugar. By Su Reid-St. John If you’ve just eked your millionth sun salutation out of that thin, raggedy rectangle you call a mat, it might be time to spring for a new one. But what to do with the old? Certainly, you could recycle it or even donate it if it isn’t too far gone, or you could tap your inner Martha and Read more

Christian Cota Launches His Hiking-Inspired Collection With Aldo, Dishes on What Makes a Shoe Sexy


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Christian Cota For Aldo Shoes Interview

If you don't know Christian Cota, it's time to get acquainted with the mesmerizing up-and-coming designer. In addition to the CFDA picking Cota as a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalist, Cota has also garnered accolades from Style.com as one of its “10 Newcomers to Watch." Needless to say, everyone wants a piece of him — and now's your chance to get a little Cota in your life without the runway Read more