Geek is chic.
Say what you want about geeks - but there is one universal truth that binds us all - we love crafts. From puzzles, putting things together to programming, forward-thinking, computer-loving types seem to be drawn to multi-step projects that combine creativity with cleverness. Foldschool offers a collection of free cardboard furniture cutouts for kids, which you can download, print on any printer Read more
Exercising regularly means going through lots of fitness gear. Instead of just tossing out old kicks or a worn-out yoga mat, do something good for the Earth. Here are ways to recycle or reuse old workout gear. Sneakers Donate: You can toss them in a Goodwill bin, or send them to an organization that'll put them to good use. Soles4Souls's tag line is "Saving the world — one pair at a time." Read more
Even when the product is supposedly "disposable," you can always reuse it. Wise Bread shares awesome ways to reuse these 21 disposable products. It’s said that we live in a disposable society. But the word "disposable" is a misnomer. Disposable is considered throwaway, something you use once and dump, regardless of the life that may be left in it. As a frugal shopper with a concern for the Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Do you still fantasize about your 15-year-old butt? If things have gone south (literally!) since high school, you can rest assured there's an easier way to reclaim your perky backside than wrestling that old cheerleader uniform out of storage. So put down your pom-poms, pull on your favorite pair of sneakers, and get Read more
Who needs hearts, kisses, and all that pink? If your home is filled with lil ones who'd rather play with cars, trucks, and things that go than add some glitter to a valentine he'll hand out at school, we've got just the card for you! We were challenged by the editors at Martha Stewart's Living in the Family Room blog to create a boy-friendly valentine that would get tots excited about more than Read more
Recently, one of our readers wrote in asking, "I'm a college student moving into a room in an apartment with no closet — any open-closet ideas?" I posed this question to our Facebook friends, and did they ever come through! Check out some of the great ideas our readers had for dealing with a bedroom that's missing the standard closet. Ronda recommended, "Learn how to fold neatly. Install Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Mom may have been setting you up for success when she told you to "Stand up straight!" as a kid. According to new research from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, people who have better posture are more likely to think and act in a powerful way, and take an in-charge role — whether they are a Read more
In the past couple of years, we've witnessed a number of talented designers forced to fold their business due to the ever-changing fashion industry and economic hardships. In times like these, it's always good to get some advice from someone who has been in the business for a while now — someone like Joe Zee. We recently chatted with the creative director of Elle Magazine and star/mentor of Read more
