Skip the Shots: Healthy Bachelorette Party Ideas


Updated 04/05/12 3:40 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

Healthy Bachelorette Party Ideas

If booze and male strippers don't sound like your idea of a good time, buck tradition by celebrating your bachelorette party in a healthy — but fun! — way instead. Here are a few ways to bond with your girlfriends while also burning calories along the way. Say om: Gather up your mats and have a private yoga class; it's a great way to enjoy the company of your gal pals while also Read more

Lil Links: Should MTV Cancel Teen Mom?


Updated 03/19/12 5:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

MTV Cancels Teen Mom

MTV is closing down Teen Mom — The Stir Miranda Kerr visits the children's museum — Celebrity Baby Scoop Charlize Theron says swaddling is "amazing" — Celebrity Baby Blog Was this a case of wrongful birth or wrongful health care system? — FitPregnancy Seven-minute dinner recipes for new moms — Parenting Is your partner's diet killing his sperm? — The Bump The 5 most disturbing Read more

Your Prepregnancy Bucket List


Updated 03/19/12 8:30 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Things to Do Before Baby

If you're starting to think about getting pregnant, you've probably heard plenty of advice on all of the things you should be doing: getting your finances in order, taking prenatal vitamins, learning your company's maternity leave policy . . . but what about the fun stuff? The trips you want to take, and the splurges you want to make? We've come up with the ultimate bucket list of all the purely Read more

Looking to Escape? 9 Flash Sale Travel Sites With Great Deals


Updated 02/02/12 9:56 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Travel Flash Sale Sites

It's a good idea to start planning your trips for the year now, so you can keep your eye out for the best deals and you won't have to resort to paying expensive last-minute prices. If you already have several destinations in mind, check out travel flash sale sites, which can save you hundreds of dollars! Here are a couple to browse through: Groupon Getaways Groupon partnered up with Expedia to Read more

Sip on This: Sweet and Zingy Mocktail


Updated 01/19/12 12:29 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Green Juice Mocktail Recipe

The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu, a detox spa and fitness resort, created this sparkling green mocktail recipe. Melon and apple add a natural sweetness, celery and ginger add edge and spiciness, and sparkling water gives the beverage a little fizz. Whether you're looking to detox or to replace your 5 p.m. cocktail, here's a simply satisfying mocktail recipe to get you started. Learn how to make Read more

Jennifer and Seraphina Share Some Secrets and Hit the Nail Salon


Updated 01/02/12 10:43 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Pregnant Jennifer Garner With Seraphina Affleck Pictures

A pregnant Jennifer Garner toted her Celine bag and her youngest daughter, Seraphina, on her hip as she stopped by an LA nail salon today. Jennifer showered her little girl with kisses and the two shared a few secrets as they headed to the spa. The mother and daughter frequently team up to run errands together, but yesterday, Jennifer and Ben Affleck fit in some alone time as they headed out on a Read more

The 5 Worst Habits That Damage Your Immune System


Updated 12/17/11 7:19 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

The 5 Worst Things You Do to Your Immune System

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Kick these surprising habits to keep colds, flu and other bugs at bay. By The Editors of Prevention.com Staying healthy isn't just about using hand sanitizer and avoiding coughing co-workers. It turns out some pretty surprising daily habits — like how you fight with your husband or whether you stay up late for Read more

Pet-Friendly Loews Beach Hotel on PopSugar Shop


Updated 12/07/11 2:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pet-Friendly Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

We know you work hard — and we know your pet plays hard — so why not treat you (and your best friend) to a relaxing weekend at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. This gorgeous hotel adjacent to the Santa Monica Pier is the perfect getaway for you and your family, especially those members of the four-legged variety. From now until Dec. 12, take advantage of PopSugar Shop's exclusive offer at Read more

3 "Skinny" Thanksgiving Sides (Sweet Potatoes and Stuffing Included!)


Updated 11/24/11 6:04 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Lighter Mashed Potatoes and Other Classic Thanksgiving Sides

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! We have some alarming news about your Thanksgiving dinner plans. According to SkinnyChef.com founder Jennifer Iserloh, the average American consumes 3,500 calories on Thanksgiving Day. That, Iserloh points out, is the equivalent of one pound of body fat, people. (Are you running in place yet?) Don't worry. We're not going Read more

3 Warning Signs You Might Be Exercising Too Much


Updated 06/23/11 1:37 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How Much Exercise Is Too Much?

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! If you're anything like me, your workout waves come in (short) fits and starts. At least you're doing something — that's how I rationalize it. On the downside, that may mean that you get overzealous during exercise phases.  It's great to keep moving, but overshooting your fitness level — or even hitting the gym Read more