5 Ways to Reuse Your Dryer Sheets


Updated 05/22/12 11:09 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Uses For Dryer Sheets

I find it such a waste to throw away products you only use once, so I'm always looking for ways to recycle them. A used dryer sheet is actually a really versatile product with a ton of different applications, so don't throw it away after the dry cycle is up! Recycle your dryer sheets in these ways: Freshen your suitcase: Leave a dryer sheet in your suitcase when you're traveling so it'll stay Read more

9 Love Lessons I've Learned In 10 Years Of Marriage


Updated 05/18/12 1:44 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Marriage Lessons

We're happy to present this excerpt from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. Today, we have tips for a long-lasting, loving relationship. As much as we all want to believe that once we find our true love, we'll live out our lives in blissful happiness, reveling in that loving feeling forever, reality is not quite like that. We tend to think that love is something that happens to us, instead of Read more

10 Signs of Seasonal Allergies in Pets


Updated 04/25/12 11:51 AM · Posted by PetSugar · 2 comments

Seasonal Allergy Symptoms in Pets

Spring 'tis the season for allergy flare-ups for many humans, but what about pets? My pal Samson suffers from some droopy, goopy eyes and itchy, red paws that clued his owner into their dilemma. If you're not sure whether a pooch has an issue like this, check out 10 signs of skin or allergy problems: Constant paw licking Rubbing body against objects/ floor Excessive scratching or chewing Read more

Femmephobia: "Girls Are Gross" Writ Large


Updated 04/20/12 7:38 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

What Is Femmephobia?

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Ozy Frantz explains the difference between fear and hatred of women, and the more common fear and hatred of anything feminine. When I was a freshman in high school, I and my friends were Cool Chicks. We weren't like those other girls, the ones who were passive and weak and giggled and watched romantic Read more

Happy National Pet Day! 13 Ways to Save Bucks on Fido


Updated 04/11/12 1:50 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Save Money on My Dog

The cost of raising a dog is extremely high. In fact, if you look at rates to fly with your dog on airplanes, it's sometimes almost equivalent to what we humans are paying for a plane ticket. And it all adds up — you end up spending a never-ending amount of cash on toys, crates, flea medication, checkups, and the list goes on. However, many think the high costs of raising a dog are totally Read more

5 Ways to Look Even Better on Instagram


Updated 04/16/12 8:26 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Instagram Photo Tips

Instagram is a whole new world of picture taking (at least for anyone who wasn't already using Hipstamatic). Between the filters, the Gaussian blur, and the "creative" photo angles using a phone produces, getting a reasonably flattering picture can seem like a challenge. Fortunately, there are a few easy, smart ways to make Instagram's interface work in your favor. So in honor of Facebook Read more

Why, Exactly, Is It Called a French Braid?


Updated 03/28/12 9:34 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

The History of the French Braid

French braids are popular the world over, but they certainly aren't emblematic of France. It's unclear what about them, really, is so Gallic. As it turns out, "French" braids aren't French at all. So who's really responsible for the technique? The style's history is much cooler (and longer) than you might imagine. Learn how your favorite braid got its start below. Read more

Hang Onto Your Weave: Human Hair Thieves Strike Again!


Updated 05/19/11 7:46 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Women Wanted For Stealing Human Hair Extensions

Hold onto your hair, because we're excited to present this story from Allure: We've told you about three different women dubbed "Botox Bandits" for getting the procedure and then running from the doctors' offices before paying. We also reported on a woman who spent $12,000 on lipo and breast implants using a stolen credit card. But the newest beauty crime wave—the reselling of ill-gotten beauty Read more

Link Time: Marc Jacobs Does Daria, Miu Miu's Latest Short Film, and More


Updated 02/15/12 11:35 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Fashion News For Feb. 15, 2012

Marc Jacobs has been watching a lot of Daria — Styleite Upper West Siders call Fashion Week "an assault" on their neighborhood — Fashionista How hair texture is taking over, one runway at a time — The Fashion Spot 10 celebs who refused to "fix" their teeth — HuffPost Style Hungry for attention, new designers struggle through Fashion Week — The Cut Designing for the one percent: NYFW Read more

How to Stop Keeping Up With the Joneses


Updated 01/25/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Comparing Your Money With Other People's

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! At first glance, it doesn’t seem like there are many money lessons to learn from The Real Housewives. One spent a season building a $1.8 million mansion and driving around a $1,280-per-month Escalade, only to file for bankruptcy with almost $11 million in debt. Shortly postbankruptcy, she dropped another $60,000 on a shopping Read more