If you're into running, there's no doubt you've heard the buzz about barefoot running. It's become trendy for a reason: running barefoot can help you have better form and technique, preventing injury and pain. Runners aren't the only ones who can benefit from ditching their footwear. If walking is your exercise of choice, here are some reasons you'll want to try going barefoot. Active and Read more

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

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

Last weekend was the Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival. Since we couldn't make it, we asked cheese expert Laura Werlin to give us a behind-the-scenes look! Here she discusses her seminars and provides some pointers on how to pair wine with her specialty, grilled cheese. When you think of Pebble Beach, you probably think of golf. But not me. All I can think of is that it’s the home of the Read more

If you're looking for a fun Easter egg activity that doesn't involve candy, we highly recommend you consider making smash eggs, also known as confetti eggs or Cascarones. The tradition of smashing filled eggs over friends' and family members' heads has actually been around for centuries in Europe and Mexico. The idea is simple: hollowed-out, refilled eggs are broken over the heads of friends, Read more

A bowl of cereal makes the perfect breakfast. It's fast, easy, and inexpensive, and the right bowl of cereal is a good source of fiber, calcium, and protein. But if you make the wrong choices, your cereal may actually be contributing to weight gain. Avoid these mistakes when it comes to your morning bowl of cereal. Your bowl is too big: Depending on the box of cereal you choose, a serving size Read more

Tips and a video help you to create an eco chic home. — Stylelist Home Pro tips for home housecleaning. — Elle Decor Treat yourself to Spring flowers in the Winter. — Houzz Pebble drawing? Perfect coffee table accent. — Craft Find your favorite shade of gray. — House Beautiful Eliminate cord clutter! — Real Simple Do you have buyer's remorse over a bad furniture purchase? — Read more

Lucky magazine is one of our favorite sources for great shopping tips. We're thrilled to share this fabulous story on the new Mulberry bags from our friends at Lucky! If you adore the Alexa and love the Lily, you'll flip over the coolest new girl to join Mulberry's crew of female-named carryalls. Styled after the traditional briefcase, the Harriet features a glossy golden clasp closure and Read more