You're Fired! 20 Signs That a Pink Slip Is Coming


Updated 05/10/12 4:22 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Will I Be Fired?

If something feels off at the office, you may want to brace yourself for the worst. Wise Bread shares signs to look for when a pink slip is coming. There are two types of employees. One has a good idea of what they do, who they are, and what position they play in the company. They are savvy. They know the score. They are under no delusions, and will no doubt leave for another job long before Read more

Bluegrass Bites: Traditional Cuisine From Kentucky


Updated 05/07/12 12:33 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Traditional Foods From Kentucky and the Kentucky Derby

Kentucky is perhaps best known for thoroughbred horse racing, mint juleps, and — lately — its national championship-winning college basketball team. But the state is quite a foodie haven with a rich culinary tradition. Thanks to the many ethnic influences on its cuisine, Kentuckians have developed a diverse array of foods over the last few centuries that make the state a worthy destination Read more

What We Know About Fifty Shades Author E.L. James


Updated 05/10/12 9:30 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Who Is E.L. James?

E.L. James, author of the erotic Fifty Shades of Grey series atop the New York Times best-seller list, isn't embarrassed about her material. The British mother of two kicked off a book tour in Miami last weekend, greeting more than 500 blushing and flushing fans at an early morning signing on Sunday. Later in the day, she spoke to a sold-out crowd. E.L. James has bagged a seven-figure movie deal, Read more

13 Earth Day Freebies and Discounts You Can't Miss!


Updated 04/22/12 5:05 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Earth Day Freebies 2012

For those of you who missed out on Tax Day freebies, don't despair. The free loot you're getting for Earth Day and Easter is even better! Big-name retailers like Starbucks and Disney will be handing out freebies, so be sure to take advantage of them. Amazon: The online retailer is offering four Earth Day-themed ebooks downloads for free. Anthropologie: Check out these Anthropologie locations to Read more

The Vampire Diaries "Heart of Darkness": The Good, The Bad, and The Bloody


Updated 05/06/12 2:25 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

The Vampire Diaries Recap "Heart of Darkness"

On this week's episode of The Vampire Diaries, we take a road trip to Denver with Elena and Damon, which leads to possibly the best moment we've ever seen between these two. There's also a reconciliation for another couple, while a dearly departed character shows up with something very important to say to us all. While everyone is trying to figure out the vampire bloodlines to determine if they Read more

Hunger Games Set Decorator Larry Dias Shares Stories and Decor Details From the Film


Updated 04/13/12 12:31 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Hunger Games Set Design Pictures and Interview

Watching The Hunger Games at a press preview, both Angela and I were scrambling to jot down notes on the fantastic set design showcased in the film. Now, we have the answers to all of our set design questions. Set decorator for The Hunger Games Larry Dias was integral in making the film come to life, from the Appalachia-inspired homes seen in District 12 to the opulent palace of President Snow. Read more

Brian Atwood on Living With His BFF Melissa McCarthy, the Power of the Red Carpet, and What Makes a Woman Sexy


Updated 03/28/12 1:18 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Brian Atwood on Melissa McCarthy Exclusive Interview

Brian Atwood's chic shoes have been spotted on a bevy of stars, like Sarah Jessica Parker, Michelle Trachtenberg, and, most recently, Jennifer Lawrence at the Hunger Games premiere, to name a few, so we're predicting that his gorgeous new handbag line, only available at Gilt.com, will garner an equally star-studded crowd. Last night, Gilt hosted a beautiful event at The Standard hotel in NYC to Read more

The Vampire Diaries "Break on Through": The Good, the Bad, and the Bloody


Updated 04/04/12 5:15 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

The Vampire Diaries Recap "Break on Through"

Like last week, this week's episode of The Vampire Diaries is pretty underwhelming again, and again, I blame the lack of Klaus. Where is he hiding? The episode instead focuses on Alaric and his uncontrollable urge to kill innocent people, and Damon's old pal Sage, who's on the hunt for her old flame, original vampire Finn. There's not so much excitement this week, except for one extended, and Read more

Strong Suds: A History of Starkbierzeit and Bavarian Doppelbock


Updated 03/22/12 11:17 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

History of Starkbierzeit and Doppelbock Strong Beer

In New Orleans, revelers celebrate one last hurrah before the Lenten season during debaucherous Mardi Gras, but in Munich, there's less of a need to blow off steam thanks to Starkbierzeit, or "strong beer season." Each March, breweries in the region churn out doppelbock, a high-alcohol, intensely rich and malty brew, in celebration of the 17th century monks who created it. Characterized as Read more

10 Things You're Better Off Buying Used


Updated 03/06/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Things to Buy Secondhand

We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! It's no secret consumers have less cash to burn these days than ever before, but there are plenty of ways to save that don't require diving headfirst into a sales bin. For some products, there's just no point paying full-price when you can find the same quality in a second-hand or used product. Pets Dropping hundreds of Read more