Website of the Day: My Starbucks Idea


Updated 07/14/08 10:46 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 4 comments

Website of the Day: My Starbucks Idea

Any Starbucks regular can attest that it must be doing something right, but that doesn't mean they are doing it all. The company has created a virtual idea and complaint box of sorts: My Starbucks Idea allows customers to share ideas, ask questions, and learn about what they're doing behind the scenes. It's a PR stint in most senses, but it does allow you the satisfaction of knowing you're Read more

4 Coffee Break Tips to Boost Your Energy (It's Not Just About Caffeine!)


Updated 05/16/12 5:53 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Reasons to Take an Afternoon Coffee Break

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Are the words "coffee break" kind of an oxymoron to you? Probably so if you are just guzzling your grande while you are still at your desk and barely even looking up from your work. While it's true that caffeine can provide you with a jolt of energy, taking an actual break to enjoy your coffee could be the key to Read more

Fixes For These 10 Money Mistakes


Updated 05/15/12 6:13 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fixes For Money Mistakes

Everyone makes mistakes. Business Insider shares solutions for some common money mistakes people make. Recently, two friends confessed they live check to check — a revelation worsened by the fact that they only check their bank balance once or twice a month. RELATED: How This Writer Clawed Her Way Out of the Black Hole of Debt We called in the finance experts, and here's what we decided they Read more

Guide to 11th-Hour Christmas Gifts


Updated 12/19/11 12:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Last Minute Gifts

The clock is ticking, and we have five more days before Christmas is upon us. If you're not totally done with buying gifts, or if you haven't even started,don't fret! Read some of my tips and suggestions to getting your holiday gift list done! Start Now: Don't give yourself more stress and pressure to buying gifts than you have to. Nip that in the bud by starting today. Don't know where to Read more

Guerrilla Guide to the Holidays: Holiday Etiquette


Updated 11/11/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Guerrilla Guide to the Holidays: Holiday Etiquette

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! As the holidays approach (just seven weeks away!), you’re only getting more prepared. If you’ve been following our weekly Guerrilla Guide to the Holidays, you’ve already made your travel plans and selected the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. And it’s only the first week of November. Since you definitely Read more

I'm Asking: What's on Your Work Desk?


Updated 05/23/11 5:16 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Office Desk Items

Sometimes decorating your desk with pretty items can put a smile on your face even when you're going through a tough work day. I'm asking, what sort of desk ornaments or organizing items do you have on your work desk? My desk has a pink mouse pad with a cartoon bear on it, headphones for me to watch YouTube videos, my Starbucks tumbler, a tiny whiteboard for me to jot down ideas, and a stack of Read more

Link Time: From Caffeinated Cities to Kitchen Space Savers


Updated 09/20/11 3:14 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Chicago Is America's Most Caffeinated City 2011

Guess who nabs the title of America's most caffeinated city? — Huffington Post Food Must make: Mark Bittman's espresso black-bean chili. — Yahoo! Shine Starbucks will launch new product categories in the next year. — Eater What the future of vending machines looks like. — Grub Street NY Creative wrap ideas to jazz up your weekday lunch. — KitchenDaily Here are 20 winning appetizers Read more