Geek Out: Which Programs Can You Not Live Without?


Updated 07/14/10 7:20 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 6 comments

Best and Favorite Computer Programs

The My Favorite Gadgets group is my go-to spot for figuring out which gadgets you can't live without, but what about programs? I'm curious because today I realized there is no way I could function without the Stickies program on my MacBook Pro. As evidenced by the screen shot of my computer's desktop to the right, I use Stickies for everything from leaving casual notes to myself to serving as a Read more

Inversion Issues: How to Remedy Common Shoulderstand Complaints


Updated 05/25/12 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Remedies For Common Shoulderstand Complaints

You're loving your yoga class from Half Moon to Pigeon Pose, but as soon as you get to Shoulderstand, you're less than psyched. Although a basic — challenging, but basic — pose, Shoulderstand can put you at risk of strain and injury when done incorrectly. Turn this pose into your favorite by checking out these common complaints and ways to remedy them. "I Can't Breathe" If you're well Read more

Hot Wheels Wall Tracks Takes Playtime to a Whole New Level


Updated 05/18/12 8:14 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Hot Wheels Wall Tracks Review

For 44 years, kids have been racing Hot Wheels cars around their homes, on the sidewalks in front of their houses, and, if they're my kids, down the slides on the playground. Playground play aside, most die-cast car play has been strictly horizontal since that time. Now Hot Wheels is shaking things up — really up! — and moving car play vertical! Hot Wheels Wall Tracks, the company's new line Read more

A Reader Recipe: Chunky Monkey Super Omega-3 Energy Bars


Updated 05/10/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Chunky Monkey Flavored Energy Bars

FitSugar reader For the Love of Fiber offers vegan, gluten-free, and kid-friendly energy bars inspired by the Ben and Jerry's Chunky Monkey ice cream flavor. She shared it with us in our Healthy Recipe group in the Fit Community. Chunky Monkey Super Omega-3 Energy Bars Makes 12 bars Ingredients: 1 ripe banana 12 medjool dates, pitted 1 cup raw walnuts 1 cup quinoa flakes ½ cup chia Read more

This Mother's Day, Try These Eco-Friendly Floral Arranging Tips


Updated 05/14/12 10:19 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Mother's Day Eco Flower Pictures

When it comes to buying cut flowers, sometimes it's hard to remember that behind those beautiful blooms sometimes lurks something more sinister — namely thousands of miles of shipping and herbicides and pesticides. That's why Deborah Prinzing, the author of the new book The 50 Mile Bouquet, recommends that you buy local and sustainable flowers for those you love (like your Mom this Mother's Read more

The Poem That Inspired Mad Men's "Lady Lazarus"


Updated 05/14/12 10:48 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Lady Lazarus and Mad Men

Megan Draper sets out for a new life this week on Mad Men, as she quits her job at Sterling Cooper Draper Price to resurrect her acting career. As the title of the episode, "Lady Lazarus," suggests, our friends on Mad Men are adapting to new lives. Don lets Megan pursue her acting dream, but he's lost at work without her. Pete has morphed into the sad Don of the past, cheating on his wife and Read more

"In a Relationship but Missing My Ex"


Updated 04/26/12 12:50 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Missing Ex Boyfriend

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I'm in a sticky situation: I have been dating my current boyfriend long distance for about a year and am planning on moving in with him. I found a job in the city I am in and wish we could try long distance for a little while longer. My boyfriend refuses. I'm hesitant about moving to be with Read more

Sci-Fi Meet Reality: One Sonic Screwdriver Coming Up


Updated 04/19/12 11:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver Invented

First there's news of a real-life Star Trek Tricorder, and now our science fiction fantasies continue to become reality with word that scientists in Scotland have created their own version of Doctor Who's sonic screwdriver, the device he uses to scan alien beings to check their universal origins and get out of his infamously sticky situations. Researchers from Dundee University created a machine Read more