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Fab Site: Handbaghire HQ

FabSugarUK — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:00:20 -0700

If you've seen the Sex and the City Movie then you're probably familiar with the idea of hiring a designer handbag. We all know that the price tag of designer bags continues to esculate but here is a cheaper way to get hold of your desired arm candy, if only temporarily! HandbagHireHQ offer a great selection of handbags by the likes of Balenciaga, Mulberry and Fendi for a set weekly, fortnightly or monthly rate.

Being the indecisive handbag addict that I am, I have hired several bags from the site and always found them to be in perfect condition. I have previously be lucky enough to use the Mulberry Bayswater and the Balenciaga Motorcycle. Sounds ridiculous but I definitely found that people took me more seriously with a trusty Bayswater on my arm and the Balenciaga motorcycle is the ultimate rock chic accessory and oh so soft!

Website lil Loves: Nannies4Hire.com

LilSugar — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Moms wishing there were more hours in the day often look to a nanny for help, but finding a person suitable to care for your lil ones takes time.

Instead of trying to poach your friend's nanny who makes Mary Poppins look bad, turn to Nannies4Hire.com. Whether you are looking for full-time, part-time, temporary, summer, live-in or live-out nannies there are a variety of experience levels available. Check out the database free of charge, but it's going to cost you $130 (for 30 day membership) to gain access to contact information. While it seems costly, in the end that's a small price to pay for finding your child's perfect match. Super mom Kate Gosselin even used the site in her search for someone to watch her brood on our favorite show Jon and Kate Plus 8.

Primer: Hiring Cross-Country Movers

CasaSugar — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:00:52 -0700

No one likes moving. In fact, moving may be one of those activities - like, say, vomiting - that is truly universally reviled. Particularly stomach-churning are cross-country moves. After all, who hasn't heard (or lived) the horror stories about moving companies losing or damaging goods, delaying customers' deliveries for weeks, and massively exceeding their estimates?

But moving doesn't have to be awful. A bit of due diligence early on can ensure you don't get duped by the moving company. For a list of pointers on hiring the right cross-country movers, read more

First and foremost, make sure the moving company you hire is a member of the American Moving and Storage Association.
Next, get a written estimate, preferably in-home rather than over the phone or Internet.
Consider at least three estimates. Whichever estimate seems really high or really low should be tossed out immediately. Of the two closer estimates, choose the mover you feel most comfortable with.
Read and get copies of the three pre-move documents that moving companies are required to share with customers: Your Rights and Responsibilities, Ready to Move, and info on the arbitration program your mover participates in.
If possible, get a binding or "not-to-exceed" estimate. Moving companies love to give estimates, because the final price you pay may vary based on the weight of your items and how long the trip takes. With a binding estimate, the moving company cannot charge more than the pre-set amount. (In theory, a non-binding estimate means you might pay less than the quoted price, but really, the chances of this happening or slim.)
If your estimate is non-binding, understand that the moving company can only collect 10 percent more than the price it originally quoted. If your movers try to charge more than that, you're being duped.
Finally, as a just-in-case, be sure to buy full-replacement-value insurance on your items.

Got any other tips for a cross-country move? Share them below.

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Do You Hire Movers?

CasaSugar — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 06:34:04 -0700

A few weeks ago, I shared some tips on hiring cross-country movers. But I know many people prefer to do their own moving - especially when just relocating across town.

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8 Successful Companies That Are Still Hiring

SavvySugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:45:36 -0700

Personal experience and news reports might tell us that nobody is hiring right now, but Fortune says to think again. The magazine recently released its 40 Under 40 - a list of the hottest rising stars in business - and many of them are looking to expand their teams. To see who these entrepreneurs are and what they’re looking for, read more.

Celebrity Moms and Dads at the AMAs

babysugar — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:22:24 -0800

Hired help must have been in high demand last night as celebrity moms and dads hit the town for a big night out at the American Music Awards. Hollywood's babysitters had their hands full with Jennifer Lopez performing, Kate Hudson presenting, and Nicole Kidman accompanying her hubby. A night full of flames, near wardrobe mishaps (look out mama Kate!), and shocking moments, it was one to remember. Check which celebmamas and papas hit the red carpet or, even better, the stage!

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Are Working Moms Making Women Less Attractive Hires?

babysugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:20 -0800

There's hardly a more exciting time in someone's life than when they discover they are willfully pregnant. Most mamas-to-be want to scream it from the mountain tops but there's usually one ear they'd like to shield - their boss's. Many women try to hide their expectant status until it is blatantly obvious to co-workers and their higher-ups because they don't know how their news will be received. Before she can give a due date, employers' minds are ticking: Who can replace her? Will she come back? Do we even need her? While those are all valid questions, it is often up to the childbearing woman to make those decisions, which is why some are wondering if motherhood is making women more unemployable.

The Vogue UK Editor Alexandra Shulman has sparked a debate that will leave many moms angry and others nodding their heads in agreement. Worried about Britain's maternity leave laws, she believes new mothers may be doing themselves a disservice if they take a year-long leave and then expect to return to the same benefits as before but with lower professional expectations. British designer Anya Hindmarch supports her view. She quips:

If we are not careful (and I speak as a mother and an employer), maternity leave and benefits will become too biased towards the mother and not considerate enough for the employer... In which case, it can start to work against women as it becomes too complicated and expensive to employ them. To me, it shouts of shooting ourselves in the foot.

Do you believe that longer maternity leave and flexible work schedules are working against women in the workplace?

Personal Trainer for Kids, A Good Idea?

FitSugar — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:30:00 -0700

A recent report from Newsweek points to a trend in parents hiring personal trainers for their kids. Some parents do it to help with weight loss, others to give their kid a leg up in sports or simply because they want to instill in their child a love of physical activity, but regardless of the reason, I am curious how you guys feel about it. So do you think it's a good idea for parents to hire a personal trainer for their kids?

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Link Time!

PopSugarUK — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:55:00 -0800

I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here contributed to record Sunday night TV viewing figures - BBC
Have the original Sugababes hired Peter Andre's manager? - Handbag
Kate Beckinsale's beautiful in basic black - InStyle UK
Pamela Anderson's going on Jeremy Kyle's show - Cosmopolitan UK
Kate Moss smokes and makes jam - Holy Moly
Watch Lucie Jones behind the scenes on her photoshoot - Grazia
Heidi Montag is desperate for a baby - theFABlife
Smash Hits is returning for a special Take That issue, out tomorrow - MusicWeek

David's the Only Beckham Boy to Check Out the Lakers

PopSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:30:47 -0800

David Beckham kept himself occupied last night while watching the Lakers take on the Houston Rockets in LA. His usual basketball companions Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz didn't go along for the game, though they did have some fun family time earlier in the weekend watching David play with his own team. Victoria is off for another trip to Europe, leaving her four boys back home in California. She's rumored to be working on a new modeling agency with her manager Simon Fuller, and Blake Lively just may be their first hire.

To see more photos of celebrities at the Lakers game, including Simon Baker and Leslie Mann, just read more.

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Images include: Jack Nicholson, David Beckham, George Lopez, Slash, Simon Baker, Leslie Mann, Judd Apatow, Josh Groban