Today's geeksugar Bargain Buys!
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! Read more
What to Rent: New DVDs This Week
The Vow Channing Tatum stars in this romantic drama as Leo, the husband of a woman (Rachel McAdams) who has recently lost her memory in a traumatic car accident. Leo must painstakingly woo his wife back, as she has no recollection of the past four years in which they met, fell in love, and started a life together. Though the story is an interesting hook, the movie is more depressing than Read more
A History of Onscreen Female Archers Hitting the Bulls-Eye
In our interview with Brave producer Katherine Sarafian, we talked about how archery is having "a moment" right now. And with onscreen heroines like Katniss from The Hunger Games and Brave's Merida holding the bows, little girls are sure to be interested in the archery trend. I myself tried it for the first time at Pixar's Brave event, and I'm seriously hooked! Katherine said she loves that girls Read more
Why Your Diet Isn’t Working
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Tula Karras, Prevention Can't drop those extra pounds? These surprising explanations can help you reach your goals. You've spent the last seven days putting in your best effort to lose a pound or two. But your weekly check-in with the scale reveals (again) that you can't get your weight loss mojo in motion. The Read more
The Vampire Diaries "1912": The Good, the Bad, and the Bloody
The Vampire Diaries is back from its hiatus, and while we get a little fun flashback time with turn-of-the-century Damon and Stefan, this episode is a little boring for my taste (I think it's because Klaus is absent). That is, until we get to the end of the episode and get a shock that I didn't see coming at all. We also get a sweet confession from Elena, but all the excitement is really about Read more
Tech Dating 101: Relationship Rules For the Workplace
When you start seeing someone new, there's little you want to do other than spend as much time with them, talking to them, and talking about them as possible. When it comes to constant communication during the workday though, too many checkins can get obtrusive — not to mention annoy your co-workers and be very, very distracting from the tasks at hand. We've all fallen prey to over-sharing with Read more
11 Quotes From Rick Santorum That Are Worrisome For Women
Last week's Susan G. Komen/Planned Parenthood debacle was a high-profile example of how women's health can fall prey to politics. Considering this is an election year, we can expect reproductive rights rhetoric to heat up on both sides. President Obama recently hit a sensitive spot when his administration announced that all employers, including Catholic universities and institutions, will have to Read more
Link Time — Get to Know "Blogger" Jenna From The Bachelor
Get five facts about "blogger" Jenna, The Bachelor's latest crazypants — The Frisky 10 expert tips for finding love in 2012 — YourTango The most talked-about sex scandals of 2011 — Yahoo! Shine New scientific breakthrough could mean good news for infertile dudes — Newser What's hot and what's not in the new year — College Candy The rules of new year dieting plans — GOOD Eye candy: Read more
Say No to That Free Sample! The Rule of Reciprocity
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! There are little tricks businesses use to get us to buy. Some are pretty obvious, like sales and coupons. Others are more subtle and nefarious, and may prey on the very good spirit of our human nature. A tad dramatic? Maybe not. Recall those free address labels from the Disabled American Veterans? In the 1970s, they decided to Read more
5 Things to Consider Before Turning a Fantasy Into Reality
Having sexual fantasies is a completely healthy, and normal, part of the human psyche. Maybe there's something sexual that's been preying somewhere in the back of your mind; maybe your partner has been wanting to fulfill a specific fantasy for some time. Either way, you've got to be prepared for what you're getting into. It may not sound super sexy, but honest conversation and a little planning Read more
