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Website of the Day: BedJump.com

GeekSugar — Tue, 15 May 2007 15:00:27 PDT

I can't help but sing the song "five little monkeys jumping on the bed" when I look at these pictures! You've got to check out the site bed jump.com where people have submitted pictures of themselves jumpin' on beds in various hotels across the globe. The fabulous site includes a little blurb with each image, including the name of the hotel where the "jumping incident" occurred and some info about the skilled and dexterous jumpers. Featured on Trendhunter this website also boasts alot of great travel info including travel guides and top 10 hotel lists. Trust me, after looking at the picture gallery, that little kid in you will want to strike a few bed jumping poses...soo much fun! Want to see more bed jumpers havin' a jolly good time and learn how to post your favorite sites to the Website of the Day group,

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I know that this long list looks scary, but trust me, once you get the hang of it, it'll be a snap the second time around.

First of all, join the Website of the Day group
Click "Create and Share!" on the left hand side
Choose "Blog"
Give your photo a Title
Leave the category as "general"
Change the channel to "technology and gadgets"
Add keyword(s) (for example mine for this photo was "Website of the Day")
Click on the "Add Image" link below the "body" box
A popup window will happen - click on "Browse" to find your image on your computer
Once you have the image chosen, click "Submit"
The popup will show you your image, choose size: "normal" - if you want, you can give it a title (which will show up as a caption)
Click "Insert" and the popup will go away
Your "body" box will now have some text in it. Leave it as is. If you want to add some text before the picture telling me why you love the website, do it before the code that has appeared.
Click Submit

So join the Website of the Day group and share information about all of your favorite sites! Yours just might end up on the geeksugar homepage!

Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Morning Workout

Jenny Sugar — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:50:47 PST

If you work or go to school full time, getting your sweat on in the wee hours of the morn is probably the only time you can fit it in. Kudos to you for resisting the urge to hit the snooze button and skip out. Make setting your alarm and pulling yourself out of bed worth all the effort and avoid these morning exercise mistakes.

Not eating: It's super early, but you need to eat in order to fuel your workout. Munch on something small while you're getting ready, like half a banana or half a piece of toast with a little peanut butter. You'll not only avoid the gnawing hunger pangs, but you'll also have an extra pep in your step to exercise harder or longer than you would on an empty stomach. When you get home, you can enjoy your usual breakfast, which is always something to look forward to.
Loading up on fiber: While it's important to eat a little something, you don't want to load up on bulky fiber that can make you feel too full or upset your stomach.
Not hydrating: Aside from food, you also need water. Definitely don't down half a gallon before you hit the gym because too much water can cause cramping, but make sure you sip a short glass of H2O while enjoying your small snack.
Not laying your outfit out the night before: You don't have oodles of time in the morning, so don't take away from your exercise time by scrambling to find your missing sock. Plan your outfit before you go to bed so you can just slip it on and go.

Keep reading for more morning exercise mistakes to avoid.

11 Rules to Dramatically Increase Your Productivity

Wise Bread — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:35:04 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy!

There's a problem with a lot of productivity advice out there, and it's this - your "rules" for personal productivity are often going to be different than mine. Sure, sometimes there's overlap. Sure, you can always learn from others.

But if you want to see a dramatic increase in your productivity, spend less time reading and memorizing other people's rules, and more time figuring out what your own rules are. You'll be more productive and in a way that works with who you are.

So I'm sharing a few of my personal productivity rules. Maybe some of them will work for you or inspire you to think of your own.

1. Small Daily Movements Become Big Accomplishments

I tend to think that I must have big blocks of time in order to get any forward movement. So I hesitate and procrastinate, waiting for that "open time" when I can really push and get a lot done on whatever the current project is.

Turns out, that's a waste of time. Small daily movements add up. It's just that the movements or steps themselves are so small, I think they don't count. They do.

I have to constantly remind myself that I don't need a whole day or a whole week to devote to some project. I just need to take the 10 or 20 minutes I have here and there and use them. I need to achieve a little bit of forward movement every day. That adds up, and it builds momentum, and pretty soon there's been quite a lot accomplished.

For more rules, read after the jump.

7 Tips to Wake Up and Get Out of Bed Fast

Emily Co — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:05:15 PST

You're late to work, again. No matter how much you reason with yourself, your lateness is probably due to the fact that you couldn't get out of bed. It's always unpleasant to drag yourself out of bed, so here are some tips to help you wake up alert and get you out of bed quickly:

Assess your health. Your drowsiness in the morning might be health-related. Perhaps you need a better diet and exercise plan or maybe you have sleep apnea. If you've been doing everything right, go to a doctor for an expert opinion.
Coffee on your bedside table. This is for extreme cases, but leaving some coffee or another caffeinated drink like Mountain Dew on your bedside table might be a good way to get yourself out of bed.
Place your alarm clock strategically. If you place your alarm clock across the room or outside your door, this might force you walk to the clock to shut it off.

Read on for more tips.

Get a Good Night's Rest . . . Regardless of Who You Are Sleeping With

Heather Dale — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:32:09 PST

If improving your sleeping habits made the list of your 2012 resolutions, then let's get to it! There are simple things you should and shouldn't be doing to get some quality shut-eye, but what about the person who sleeps to your right (or left)? Do you ever look at your partner as a roadblock to your sleeping success? If your significant other is interfering with your sleepy time, here are some helpful tips to get you back on track . . . no separate rooms required!

Some like it hot, some like it cold: If your partner likes to keep the heat cranked throughout the night, while you prefer to keep it at a lower temperature, use scientific evidence to win this battle. Like it or not, room temperature has a significant impact on sleep. To get proper, quality sleep, the body needs to reach an internal temperature of 65 to 72 degrees F. If he (or she) is still set on sweating it out, load up the blankets on their side of the bed and have them wear socks and a sweatshirt to bed.

Keep reading for more tips.

Desire/Acquire: Brass Sunburst Accessories

CasaSugar — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:46 PST

I've been coveting Kelly Wearstler's Brass Kaleidoscopes (starting at $1,595) for years. They remind me of tiny sunburst mirrors, but for tabletop. I especially love the impact of a trio, but collecting a cluster of them is exponentially more cost prohibitive.

After tireless web searching, I've finally uncovered a more budget-friendly option that I'm adding to my holiday wish list. Keep reading after the jump to find out how you can get the look of Kelly Wearstler's Brass Kaleidoscopes for less!

90210 "Project Runaway": Most Scandalous Moments

Rose Curiel — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:30:12 PST

Burgeoning model Liam gets the chance to walk the runway on this week's 90210 but rather than head to New York or Milan, he struts his stuff on a CU catwalk. It's all part of the college's fashion designing competition, which pits rivals Holly and Naomi against one another, and has each girl pulling out all the stops to ruin her competitor's chance of winning.

Meanwhile, Annie tries to find a more legal way to earn money and Dixon faces temptations soon after leaving rehab. Find out if Dixon's able to just say no, plus much more when you keep reading

Healthy Dose Link Time: Thai Meals For Meatless Monday

Susi May — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:44:18 PST

Sick of turkey? Make a meatless Thai meal - Blisstree
Try a quickie in the morning! A bed workout to jump-start your day - Fab Fit Fun
Ate too much? Try this three-day recovery plan - Prevention
Power up with chowder loaded with veggies - Vegetarian Times
What's the connection between Lululemon and Atlas Shrugged? - Yoga Journal
The pros and cons of going paleo - Fit Bottomed Girls
Stay strong (for hauling shopping bags) with this arm workout - Peanut Butter Fingers
Harness technology to help your weight loss - Real Simple

Buzz Blabber: Breaking Dawn Is a New Twilight Fan Favorite

BuzzSugar — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 03:05:00 PST

Last week's release of Breaking Dawn bowed to big box office and some critical reviews, but the consensus among readers here was clear: the Twilight installment is awesome. Check out those comments, plus other things that readers had to say about this week's entertainment new below.

Breaking Dawn gets good reviews from readers

"It was perfect! All the parts of the film I was concerned about seeming super dumb or cheesy were well taken care of. Rob and Kristen were great, I only wish the honeymoon was longer because it was nice to see them happy for once. The ending was EXACTLY what I had predicted would happen and it was the perfect ending that left me wanting more! Can't wait to see Kristen be a vampire!" - liz313
"I liked it better than the other Twilight movies. Yes, it wasn't perfect, but I was worth watching." - pattyg7787
"Loved it! Laughed through the wolves talking and laughed when the bed collapsed, but apparently they were so enraptured that they didn't even notice. Anyway, love it and because I missed some of the movie due to some morons talking behind me in the theater, I'll be going to see Breaking Dawn again tomorrow." - likethedirection

See what other story had readers talking after the jump.

90210 "Smoked Turkey": Most Scandalous Moments

Rose Curiel — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:50:08 PST

Thanksgiving brings unseasonably warm weather on this week’s 90210, but the temperature isn’t the only thing heating up in Beverly Hills. Tensions rise between Ivy and Raj, as well as Naomi and Austin, with only one couple managing to work out their problems by the episode’s end.

Silver’s reconciliation with Navid seems less likely when she makes a move on an older man, and Liam’s reunion with his mother goes terribly wrong. There’s plenty to dish over in the aftermath of the gang’s Thanksgiving feast, so let’s break it all down when you keep reading