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It's marathon season! I have to admit, there is something incredibly inspiring about watching the marathoners in New York City (the race is this Sunday). I love a good run, and whether you're a marathoner-in-training or a recreational runner, here are four sites that will help you train and get prepped for the race! Do you have an interesting website you want to share? Join the Website of the Read more
I can be a little obsessive about shopping for particular items. I fixate on one thing every once in a while that I have to have, and no substitute will do. Why the obsession? Because paying retail sucks and I want it on sale! And so, Shop It to Me is my savior for this — you sign up and then check off which stores/brands you love and want to be updated on sales for, enter in clothing items Read more
We all love a good sale and that's why we all should know about Shop It To Me. Searching the Internet for the latest deals takes way too long for one person, so the San Francisco-based site does the searching for you. Consider it your free personal shopper! I already have! Shop It To Me Apparel sends you clothing that matches your size and brand preferences as soon as it goes on sale. Sweet huh? Read more
A good pair of running shoes can be hard to find, a good pair of running shoes on sale is nearly impossible to find. Until now... Shop It To Me Running is a free shoe sale alert for runners. All you have to do is sign up and pick out your favorite sneaker models, brands and sizes and they'll notify you when items matching your favorites go on sale in your size. It's like your own online personal Read more
We've always wanted to take a stab at rolling out a few Natchitoches meat pies. Thanks to an easy recipe from Food Orleans, this might be a dream realized sooner rather than later. [Baked or fried? You decide.] Natchitoches meat pies are one of those special little treats with a name as fun to say as they are to scarf down. Nackadish — that's how you say it — is a small town we drive through Read more
When it comes to deep saturated color, ruby rules the red tones. This saturated color originally was used to represent the color that best expressed the ruby gemstone. Its gorgeous red color strikes me as passionate, regal, and perfect for adding to your home decor. Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! Middle-income parents will spend nearly $227,000 in 17 years for children born in 2010, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. But don't let that scare you — saving for a family can actually be fun if you know what you're doing. "The most important thing to understand is that your priorities are Read more
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member stephaniepoli from the Su Casa group: Valentine's Day is one of those holidays that just makes me smile, so I thought I'd bring a little of that happy feeling into our home this year with a mantel update. I just adore typography so what better way to show my love. Typography, oh how I love thee...let me count the ways... The "I love you" heart print Read more
Channeling an ultra ladylike '20s throwback look, ShopStylist binky creates a modern take on old-school glamour. Sheer, cream lace, and a drop-waist are three style components we're loving for Spring '12 — try a retro-inspired cocktail dress on for size. Pair metal-tipped Christian Louboutin loafers and a boxy clutch for a structured contrast. For the final touches, add chunky vintage jewelry Read more
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 Read more
