5 Surprising Health Benefits of Being a Sports Fan


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Being a Sports Fan Is Good For Your Health

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Cristina Goyanes, Prevention It’s no wonder your friends aren’t available to hang out on Sundays in the Fall and Winter — according to a 2005 Gallup Poll, 64 percent of Americans claim to be professional football fans, and as of 2010, women make up 44 percent of the NFL fan base. Being a sports fan Read more

Link Time: Shoe Organizing Tips, Kitchen Decorating Secrets, and New Uses For Everyday Items


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Shoe Organization and Decorating Tricks

Get nine out-of-the-box shoe organizing tips. — Houzz Learn 28 new uses for everyday items. — Real Simple Decorate your kitchen like a pro. — Country Living Revisit Florence Broadhurst's vivid designs from the '60s and '70s. — Elle Decor Check out 10 pink rooms you'll love (even if you don't love pink). — House Beautiful Learn how to remove melted candle wax from just about anything. Read more

11 Ways to Expertly Style Your Bookshelves


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How to Organize and Style Your Bookshelves

Bookshelves are present in practically every home, but making them transcend function to actually look beautiful can sometimes be tricky. I've pulled together some of my favorite examples of shelves that artfully organize and elevate the design of the rooms they are in. Whether you're building a custom bookshelf, picking up a unit from Ikea, or re-imagining another piece of furniture, I have tips Read more

9 Excellent Organizing Tips From Rue's January Issue


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Organization Tips From Rue Magazine's January Issue

With New Year's resolutions still top of mind, we're on the hunt for stylish and clever ways to stay organized in 2012. Luckily, Rue magazine's January issue is filled with organizational tips for every room in the house. Whether you're looking to banish clutter or create extra room out of limited space, we rounded up our favorite ideas for tackling these dilemmas. Keep reading for inspiration on Read more

6 Tips to Start Your New Job Right


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Tips For Your New Job

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! I learned some valuable lessons about how to succeed in the "real world" while starting out at my first full-time job, and you can, too. I never expected my social circle, at age 22, to use the phrase "I feel so old" so much. We know we still have our whole lives ahead of us, but making the transition from college to career can Read more

Michelle Williams Gushes About Matilda, Her Funny Friends, and Marilyn in Globes Press Room


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Michelle Williams Golden Globes Press Room Quotes

Michelle Williams finally won her first Golden Globe award for her work in My Week With Marilyn, and after her extremely sweet and touching acceptance speech, she stepped back to the press room. Michelle continued the lovefest for the people in her life, talking about being inspired by the faces of her friends and of course by daughter Matilda. Check out the quotes: On who she shares the honors Read more

Ruth Reichl: "American Food Is the Best in the World Right Now"


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Ruth Reichl Interview at the Good Food Awards

This weekend, food artisans from around the country are being honored in the second annual Good Food Awards, which celebrate American food producers who enhance the country's agricultural landscape and help to build community. While the awards are relatively new to the gastronomic landscape, they're already backed by some of the country's biggest food influencers, such as Whole Foods, and seminal Read more

A Whole Lotta Lil in This Week's Links


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Baby and Parenting News Week of January 9th

Jay-Z isn't the only dad to write a song about his new baby! See which other crooners sang for their tots. Give the bathroom a makeover with these kid-friendly bathroom decorating ideas. Should pediatricians be allowed to dump patients that don't vaccinate? Has Anderson Cooper become the number one enemy of stay-at-home moms? Get geeky with the hottest gadgets for parents introduced at the Read more

Wabi-Sabi Design Uncovered


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What Is Wabi-Sabi?

We've seen a lot of wabi-sabi design out there — but not a lot of explanation. If you're scratching your head wondering what wabi-sabi is, here's your chance to learn a little something new about this ancient Japanese style. While it includes an entire Japanese philosophy of living, wabi-sabi also applies to a specific design style that celebrates rustic imperfection, mismatched items, and Read more

How to Have an Old-Fashioned, Fun, and Frugal Christmas


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How to Have an Old-Fashioned, Fun, and Frugal Christmas

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Ray-Bans aren't the only piece of the past worth revisiting. There are also old-school photos, discreetly boozy drinks and Judy Garland. Let's go ahead and combine all three: It's Retro Christmas. This year, we're planning to enjoy what we call "Retro Christmas": A return to holidays past, when the season was about togetherness Read more