The Hard Shell of Pinkness


Updated 09/20/11 3:21 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 15 comments

Pink Hard Case Now Available From Incase

If you're like me and think Colorware is pretty adorable but balk (and by balk I mean loudly declaring "Aw, hell no!") at the prices, then I have a great alternative. InCase has been making its hard case for a while now — and now the hard case comes in pink! It not only protects your MacBook like a case when you're toting it around, but you can use the computer when it's on too, so the white Read more

What We're Sweet On: Lipstick That Does It All


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Lola Duo Lipstick Has Two Colors and a Mirror

Usually we consider ourselves lucky if a lipstick looks good on us and doesn't make our lips dry like the Sahara. Perhaps our standards are a bit unusual, but we've been doing this a long time. Even hard-eyed beauty editors, though, know a cool find when they see it, and Lola Duo lipstick ($22) is exactly that. It's a typical columnar lipstick, but each side is a unique shade that works on its Read more

From the Fit Community: Leave Your Phone at Home When You Work Out


Updated 02/09/12 10:36 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 2 comments

Why You Shouldn't Use Your Cell Phone in the Gym

FitSugar reader JessicaSmithTV wants you to know: you're hurting your workout when you bring your cell phone into the equation. She shared her three reasons you should stay cell phone-free at the gym in our 10 Pounds Down! community group. 1. It’s hurting your workout (and could cause you to get hurt) If you can text or talk on the phone during any part of your workout, you aren’t working Read more

Adventures in Ingredients: Indian Bitter Melon


Updated 02/08/12 9:52 AM · Posted by · 10 comments

Indian Bitter Melon Taste and How To Make

To me, Berkeley Bowl is a sacred place worthy of a weekly pilgrimage. Perhaps the ultimate food-lover's grocery store, this massive Berkeley, CA, food emporium carries a huge selection of goods from around the world, and at great prices. I consider it a must stop for friends visiting the Bay Area, so why not share my adventures? The most remarkable part of the store is probably the produce, Read more

iWant: Hatch & Co Skinny iPad 2 Case


Updated 02/05/12 10:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Skinny iPad 2 Case With Keyboard

It's not often that I crave a keyboard for my iPad 2, but this hot white leather Hatch & Co Skinny iPad 2 Case ($75) is hard to resist. This ultrathin case comes with a Bluetooth touch keyboard (no buttons, just slim raised edges), smart keys to control volume and language, and a smart cover so your iPad goes to sleep when you're done working as to save the battery. The case's battery lasts Read more

The Best and Worst Girl Scout Cookies


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The Unhealthiest Girl Scout Cookies

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to certified trainer, fitness blogger, and wellness coach Jennipher Walters for some help! While it's hard to call Girl Scout Cookies health food exactly, some varieties are certainly easier on your waistline than others. In order to help you decide which boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to order this Read more

Anonymous Hacks CBS, Universal, Heading For Facebook Next?


Updated 01/23/12 2:34 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Anonymous Facebook Takedown Threats

Internet hacktivist group Anonymous blocked traffic from CBS.com and deleted all of its files last night during Operation Global Blackout, a hackathon that began shortly after file-sharing site MegaUpload was shut down, and has its sights set on Facebook as its next target. In a YouTube video released this morning, the group (or an affiliate group) asks users to help take down the world's biggest Read more

10 Things You Do to Save Money That End Up Costing You More


Updated 01/29/12 6:52 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Bad Ways to Save Money

We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy! Have you heard of the expression “penny wise, pound foolish”? It’s something I heard a lot growing up, from my parents, and it can have multiple meanings: You are very careful with small amounts of money, but throw caution to the wind with large amounts. This is akin to someone who eats from the dollar menu every day Read more

Ga Ga or Gag: iPhone Cases For Toddlers


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Smartphone Cases For Toddlers and Kids

This is a tech world! Our kiddos are growing up in the digital age, where everything in our lives is digitized — and the truth is that many toddlers are able to manage technology with much more ease than their grandparents. And what is a toddler's coveted tech toy of choice? Mama's iPhone. Since tots love iPhones so much, many companies have jumped at the lucrative opportunity to manufacture Read more

5 Reasons You're Late — and How to Avoid Them


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How to Be on Time

Punctuality is a crucial part of professionalism and making positive first impressions. While we've heard some ridiculous excuses for being late, tardiness is usually caused by something more mundane. If you regularly find yourself racing the clock, take a step back and assess what's causing you to run behind. Alarm problems. Either it didn't go off, you set it for the wrong time, or you slept Read more