Six Easy Ways to Go Green


Updated 05/11/09 4:18 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Six Easy Ways to Go Green

Happy Earth Day! Even if it isn't looking very green in your neck of the woods (Summer is a comin' — I promise!), there are many ways you can make the world a greener place by making some small eco-friendly choices. So read on because this geek has come up with six simple solutions to help you become a green gadget queen. Enjoy! Source Read more

Mommy's Lil Helper: Frustration Free Packaging


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Mommy's Lil Helper: Frustration Free Packaging

Thank Amazon for small favors! This Christmas, my children can open their presents and I can cut back on the band-aids. The online retailer is introducing Frustration Free Packaging just in time for the holidays. For every parent who has drained their bank account on gifts and then spent their holiday quality time pulling those toys and trinkets from the wretches of the containers that they are Read more

Amazon Kicks Off Frustration-Free Packaging Initiative


Updated 11/05/08 7:17 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 3 comments

Amazon Kicks Off Frustration-Free Packaging Initiative

Starting today, Amazon has launched a new environmentally-friendly initiative called Frustration-Free Packaging. What that means is that we can get products in new, easy-to-open packaging that's delivered in a recyclable cardboard box — therefore eliminating the need for extra packaging and annoying plastic cases (that I can hardly open anyway). Already, 19 products from companies like Read more

The Vow: Channing Tatum Is More Memorable Than the Romance


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The Vow Movie Review

It's no accident that The Vow's release date coincides almost perfectly with Valentine's Day. The film promises the kind of epic love story that many of us, like it or not, are more amenable to getting swept up in at this time of year: a man tries to make his wife fall in love with him again after a horrific accident leaves her with no memory of the last four years, or of him. Channing Tatum is Read more

Away We Go: How to Travel (Better) With Friends


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Away We Go: How to Travel (Better) With Friends

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! You love your friends, imperfections and all, so the only thing better than a trip to Ibiza might be a trip to Ibiza … with them. After all, group travel affords you freedom to do the activities you want, with zero worries about loneliness: Someone will always be game to ski that double black diamond run or dance the night Read more

Surprising Things Frequent Flier Miles Will Get You


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Redeeming Your Frequent Flier Miles

  As an answer to the frustrations of travelers who can't redeem miles for the flights they want, airlines are becoming more creative with their frequent flier programs. The Wall Street Journal listed some examples that some airlines are offering their customers in exchange for miles: A face lift, hair transplants or breast augmentations Driving school vouchers VIP treatment and access to a Read more