Website Of The Day: Swap Tree


Updated 07/14/08 12:14 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 10 comments

Website Of The Day: Swap Tree

We all know sharing is caring and we all love free stuff, so the idea behind Swap Tree seems too good to be true. The site offers a place where you can trade media - be it books, music, DVDs or video games - for other items you want. The service is entirely free of charge, you just list the item you want to trade, wait as Swaptree's algorithms calculating what you're eligible to receive then Read more

There's a Better Way to Get Rid of Your Christmas Tree This Year


Updated 12/27/11 2:19 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Christmas Tree Recycling Tips

We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! Before you toss that scraggly lump of limbs that used to be your Christmas tree on the side of the road, think about recycling it instead. Plenty of state sanitation departments have guides for consumers on how to discard unwanted trees for recycling, but environmental site Earth911 has created a search-friendly Read more

What Do You Know About Hanukkah Food Traditions?


Updated 12/20/11 4:20 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

Hanukkah (Chanukah) Foods

December isn't all about cookie swaps, tree trimmings, and Christmas dinners; at sundown tonight, Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights, begins. You may be familiar with menorahs and dreidels, but what do you know about the celebration's food traditions? Find out when you take our quiz. Take the Quiz Read more

25 Truly Wacky White Elephant Gifts


Updated 01/26/12 4:28 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 8 comments

25 Wacky White Elephant Gifts

Are you familiar with the "white elephant" gift exchange? It's a veritable tchotchke swap. The premise is that you show up with one totally useless wacky gift, draw numbers to see who goes first, and then let the opening begin. As subsequent participants unwrap their gifts, they can steal away the other's newly acquired goods. (I once obtained one of those sad-looking Charlie Brown Christmas Read more

Savvy Links: 19 Household Swaps That Save Money


Updated 12/14/11 11:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Household Items Alternatives

19 household swaps that save money — All You Ways to save money on hotels for your next vacation — Money Crashers Facebook posts get educators in hot water — Tecca More definitive proof that women are good at math — HuffPost Women How to maximize the value of your frequent flier miles — Wise Bread Avoiding competitive shopping for fun and profit — Get Rich Slowly How to get a Read more

4 Toxic Foods That Should Never Cross Your Lips


Updated 12/09/11 7:08 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Foods You Should Never Eat

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Is your food loaded with toxins and chemicals? Here, simple swaps to protect yourself By Anne Underwood Clean eating means choosing fruits, vegetables, and meats that are raised, grown, and sold with minimal processing. Often they're organic, and rarely (if ever) should they contain additives. But in some cases, Read more

Brad Pitt Takes a Sexy Break From Studio Time


Updated 02/24/11 7:26 AM · Posted by · 12 comments

Pictures of Brad Pitt Smoking and Talking on Phone

Brad Pitt was spotted hanging around outside of an LA studio today. He took a similar smoke break last week, though this time he had a pal and a phone call to keep himself busy. Brad's been rocking the all-black look lately, as he also donned leather during a recent trip out of town. He swapped his bad boy style for a suit at the SAG Awards, and hopefully we'll see more of his red carpet hotness Read more