We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! Before you toss that scraggly lump of limbs that used to be your Christmas tree on the side of the road, think about recycling it instead. Plenty of state sanitation departments have guides for consumers on how to discard unwanted trees for recycling, but environmental site Earth911 has created a search-friendly Read more

Winter can be an expensive season with all the gift giving, and your bank account may look worse for wear during this time. Don't worry, there are plenty of smart strategies you can take to lower your Winter bills. Here are some money-saving tricks to keep in mind this cold season: Invest in a programmable thermostat. Save energy and money by programming the thermostat to control the heating and Read more

Star Wars toy photography is a serious work of art — GeekTyrant Five creepy, sci-fi-style advertisement techniques to expect in the future — Cracked Behold the Samsung Galaxy Tab bike — Dvice Street art keyboard adds high-tech edge to ancient cobblestone — Unplggd NASA wants anyone with a math, science, or engineering degree to apply for the astronaut program — SlashGear Geeky Read more

Your mind is a powerful tool that can make or break your quest to slim down, and the combination of a positive attitude and realistic goals goes a long way when it comes to reaching your goals. Avoid these sabotaging thoughts that often lead to weight gain. "I just got married so to heck with dieting and exercise. It's time to celebrate!" You worked hard in the months leading up to the big day Read more

Being a mom and a college student means double the work . . . and finances! OnSugar blogger the college mom gives tips on how moms can juggle their mommy and student duties when they are enrolled in school. Even traditional aged students get the jitters when it comes to back to school time. So if it's been awhile since you've been in the classroom, you're certainly entitled to be a bit nervous. Read more

Every bride-to-be is different when it comes to getting in shape for her wedding. Some make little to no change in their lifestyle, but others start a bridal boot camp the day after the engagement ring hits their finger. To see the range of health and fitness tips that the newly betrothed employ, I didn't have to look very far — in the last year, there have been at least 10 weddings and Read more

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! If you've seen the new svelte Jennifer Hudson (that's "J-Hud" to you) in Weight Watchers commercials, you know that the transformation from "hopeful" to "diva" can be a big change. And not just from a physical standpoint. That's why — whether readying clients for class reunions, weddings, new jobs, new chapters, or Read more

Find "the magic quill" and get pre-registered for Pottermore access — The Mary Sue Computer program helps wed geeky couple — Dvice The truth about watching TV in the dark — Unplggd Why superheroes make terrible bosses— Cracked The Flight of the Navigator was released 25 years ago today! — SlashFilm Read more