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6 Items For a Zen Home Office

Emily Co — Thu, 26 May 2011 05:00:34 PDT

A dreary dark office can make it hard for creative workers to come up with ideas. Don't let the dull environment dampen your spirit. Read on to see items you can use to spruce up your office and make a peaceful place of inspiration.

Today's geeksugar Bargain Buys!

GeekSugar — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:00:52 PST

In today's installment of Bargain Buys, you'll find an iPod alternative, a flat screen TV, video games, and a very fun geeky home accessory. Let the deals begin!

The New Ultra-Compact Zen Stone Mp3 Player

GeekSugar — Fri, 04 May 2007 08:30:09 PDT

The screenless Zen Stone by Creative is a sleek new mp3 player that will fit in any pocket. Featured on Engadget, this clip-equipped 1GB player will hold around 250 songs and has an impressive 10-hour battery life. You can also use the quick play mode switch to quickly skip to the next song or randomly play all the songs in your player. With an remarkable price tag of only $40, I may need to give my Nano a holiday and take the Stone for a full-on test drive. Set to be in stores May 14th.

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It's Not a Diet! Lose Weight With Lifestyle Changes Instead

Leta Shy — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:39:18 PST

Whenever you resolve to eat healthier or fewer calories, it can be easy to fall into the diet trap - thinking that you just have to power through for a few weeks eating only lettuce in order to meet your weight goals. But instead of dreading the idea of healthy eating, think of your new goals as a lifestyle change, not a diet, with these tips.

Get creative in the kitchen: When you've resigned yourself to eating the same healthy thing over and over again, you can get bored with your meals pretty easily. If you're apprehensive about trying a new healthy food or you just don't know where to start when it comes to making a healthy meal plan, check out our delicious healthy recipes index for endless ideas.

Don't use ultimatums: Crash dieting sets you up for failure; a better solution is to think of your new eating initiatives as something sustainable. That means that while you may have to cut back on your daily doughnut habit, you shouldn't deprive yourself of your favorite unhealthy foods forever. Have a cheat day or have treat or two, mindfully, so you'll be more apt to stick to your new eating plan.

More tips for staying away from the "diet" mentality after the break.

50 Insanely Chic Street Style Snaps Straight From NYFW

Hannah Weil — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:33:22 PST

Even before you step foot inside Lincoln Center, you can see it plainly - FW is in full force outside the tents. The bi-annual style stampede that descends on NYC every Fashion Week is in full force as we head into day five. This season is already bringing out a range of creative ensembles from our favorite fashion insiders with the chicest plays on Winter style - forget the predictable; this crew delivers a slick mix of leather, fur, bold color, and killer accessories. As always, the inspiration is seemingly endless - click through to feast your eyes on 50 of our favorite snaps from NYFW so far.

Lil Links: Postpartum Sex Tips For New Dads

Rebecca M Gruber — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:32:50 PST

A dad's guide to postpregnancy sex - Parenting
5 things not to say to divorced moms - The Stir
Bobbi Kristina was Whitney Houston's pride and joy - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Lily Aldridge debuts her baby bump - Celebrity Baby Blog
3 simple exercise routines to get expectant mamas going in the morning - FitPregnancy
Mom gets fired for asking to pump at work - The Bump
Can you cheat at potty training? - Momformation
New Barbie wears your face on her stomach - Yahoo! Shine
7 creative birthday party ideas for under $7 per guest - LearnVest
Former Spice Girl Emma Bunton is inspired by her kids for a children's fashion line – Child Mode

See Grammys Hairstyles From All Sides

Miriam Lacey — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:50:02 PST

The Grammy Awards honor music's most creative minds, so it's no surprise that it's also one of the most experimental red carpets when it comes to hairstyles. From Cyndi Lauper's black-and-white stripes to Rihanna's blond hair and Adele's retro curls, see all of the night's most memorable hair up close.

3 Steps For Making Punk-Rock Beauty Work For You

Jaime Richards — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:10:00 PST

Barely there nails may be one of Fashion Week's biggest trends, but one look that always seems to agree with the runway is a return to '80s-era punk rock. And at Edun's Fall 2012 show, makeup, hair, and nail artists combined their talents to develop a fresh, modern take on the classically edgy style. But most of all, this creative group proved that the everything old is new again mantra doesn't have to read stale. Find out three ways you can make this updated punk-rock beauty look your own.

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Still Looking For Valentine's Day Ideas? Try These Sweet Ideas From Martha Stewart!

LilSugar — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:46:04 PST

Editor's note: The following is a guest post written by Darcy Miller, celebrations expert and editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings. With Valentine's Day upon us, Darcy shares some original - and sweet! - crafts she and her three girls put together for the holiday.

With three little girls - Pipa, Ella, and Daisy - who adore all things hearts and sweets, Valentine's Day is always a huge holiday in my house. In fact, I start collecting pink and red materials in early January to prepare. It's the perfect time to surprise loved ones with custom handmade gifts that show how much you care. I always like to involve the girls, and this was a great way to spend time together. Here are some of the sweet DIY gifts we'll be sending with love to family and friends this year.

Sexy, Tousled Hair Hits Rag & Bone For Fall

BellaSugar — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:31:56 PST

With a Fall 2012 collection inspired by India, Rag & Bone kept true to the theme, debuting a beauty look that included chic eyeliner and sexy, tousled hair - a style we can't wait to re-create at home. Find out more about getting the look from Revlon Global Artistic Director Gucci Westman (whom you'll remember from our before-and-after makeover) and Redken creative consultant Guido Palau. On Annie: Topshop.