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If you read Casa often, you may have noticed that I love a good (or bad) pun. I just can't resist them; it's almost an illness. So, it should come as no surprise that when I stepped onto the second-floor landing of Metropolitan Home's Modern by Design showhouse and saw a series of moon photographs and a bright orange rocket, I was astronomically smitten. This little design pun is subtle, I think, Read more
Feeling sick of yoga or Pilates? Is your boot camp feeling more like blah camp these days? How about trying the latest cross training gadget out there? The Orbital 360 is the first and only 3 dimensional, adjustable, constant, consistent resistance, multi-plane, cross training apparatus that is the newest (and coolest, might I add) way to exercise. This apparatus is also the first and only Read more
Well, kinda. For $250,000 you can get yourself your very own pink rocket belt and take personal travel to a whole new level! That's right, a Jetson style jet pack custom-made for your own weight and size; the service even includes fully-tested custom rocket belt, a machine to help you make your own rocket fuel, hands-on training including 10 flights in your own rocket belt and expert support from Read more
Getting a will is not just for those who are on the cusp of retiring. People of all ages should consider writing one, says Business Insider. Here's why. Despite the well-known fact that everyone alive today will kick the bucket at one point or another, nearly 60 percent of Americans admitted in a 2011 poll conducted by online legal service Rocket Lawyer that they didn't have a will. RELATED: 14 Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! The Scene: A 1500-square-foot, mid-century modern house in Phoenix, AZ, home to Bob and Helen Winkel. The Inspiration: After unclogging lint from their dryer tube and realizing they were saving $15 a month on their energy bill, they decided to tackle energy-saving around the house. The Challenge: Cut energy bills in half. Yes, Read more
Hello, 19-foot Lego model of Apollo 11's Saturn V rocket — Dvice Has Bing upped Google in the search engine wars? — Newser Intel might make 400TB drives possible — Geek.com These classic video games are much older than you think — Cracked First Lady Michelle Obama joins Twitter — Tecca Research suggests web addicts' brains are wired differently — SlashGear Read more
If you've been part of an office environment while pregnant or as a parent, chances are, you've faced challenges (and some judgments, too) that are nonissues to your co-workers. In a recent article for Forbes.com, Victoria Pynchon states her case for the working mom, admitting frustration when her "mom employees" would have conflicting obligations but also noting that she now realizes that it Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! With the Internet, helpful mobile phone apps, and retailers scrambling to keep consumers in their shops, there's no need to pay full-price for much of anything these days. To give you a boost, we tapped a few savvy shoppers for their tips on all the ways you can save. Theater tickets "One of the greatest savings areas Read more
When you think you've exhausted all your job options, the worst thing to do is to wait it out. There are always ways to get to where you want to be, and you just need to think outside of the box. Even just a single tweet might be the trick you need to get the job of your dreams. Companies are now interested in more than just your résumé. They are also sizing up your LinkedIn accounts, video Read more
Last night's Lakers game brought out a wide range of celebrities! Ashton Kutcher was courtside to watch the Lakers beat the Houston Rockets following his European escapades. He traveled in Rome with pal Lorene Scafaria, then went on to Greece. Ashton partied in Athens with a brunette, but he's since wrapped up the fun. He was seated right next to 2 Broke Girls star Kat Dennings, who was loved up Read more
