7 Things to Take Advantage of Before Your Baby Starts Walking


Updated 05/03/12 2:25 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 2 comments

Things to Do Before Baby Starts Walking

Once you've made the transition into parenthood, you may assume that your prebaby bucket list is a thing of the past. However, there's a brief window of time during which your little bundle of joy — no matter how demanding — will be reliably by your side. Take advantage of this phase before your baby starts walking, and enjoy the relative ease of these seven activities or ways of Read more

What's on Your Toddler's "Potty List"?


Updated 01/24/12 3:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Must-Do Activities For Toddlers

Every season my kids and I create a "bucket list" of activities we want to do before the weather changes. Right now, given that it's Winter, that list includes everything from building a family of snowmen to learning how to play hockey (never mind that my son doesn't know how to ice-skate yet!). While some moms I know have their own "40 before 40 lists" of the 40 things they want to do before Read more

Savvy Tip: Create a Yearly Bucket List


Updated 01/10/12 3:30 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 0 comments

Yearly Bucket List Ideas

Bucket lists are a great way to set goals and daydream about grand plans, but it's easy to feel overwhelmed by everything you hope to see and accomplish in your lifetime. To make your bucket list more manageable, divide it into parts and give it a yearly spin: "12 Things to Do in 2012." Choose one item to tackle each month and be realistic with your picks, setting aside the loftier ideas for a Read more

Savvy Community: What's on Your Bucket List?


Updated 08/28/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Items on Bucket List

Check out this new community group My Bucket List started by one of the SavvySugar Community members. Reader shellbenno shares what's on her bucket list, which is to travel the world. Read on to hear what she has to say: Well I will share with you, I have been married for 19 years and have three children. I have always said to my husband that if I have not traveled overseas by the time I was 40, Read more

15 Crazy, Sexy, Cool Items For a Pre-Parenting Bucket List


Updated 08/15/11 9:52 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Pre-Baby Bucket List Suggestions

You know the lede here, dear reader: Having a child inevitably changes your life forever. It's a deep, affirming, complicated and challenging adventure. Most of us say we want to buy a house, get in better shape and become better people before we become parents, but personal development and achieving smaller goals just for you is also a significant quest. Before you start planning for a Read more

Why Everyone (Even 20-Somethings) Should Make a Will


Updated 05/22/12 10:02 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Should I Make a Will?

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

The Hottest Spots in the World For Design Inspiration: Morocco, Britain, Cuba, and Two Other Amazing Destinations


Updated 05/21/12 10:58 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

La Cienega Legends Events and Trends

We're thrilled to present a post from Ashley Read at SFA Design. Ashley recently attended the Los Angeles design event, Legends, and reported back to us on the latest trends and inspirations from the event. Named "LA's premier destination for home design" by House Beautiful, the La Cienega Design Quarter is chock-full of the hottest interior design studios, showrooms, and galleries. Until Read more

A Whole Lotta Lil in This Week's Links


Updated 05/05/12 4:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Baby and Parenting News Week of April 30

Check out one dad's amazing pictures of his girls through the years. Jessica Simpson welcomed baby Maxwell this week — take a look back at her fun maternity style. Need a little lunchtime inspiration? Check out these great bento boxes before making your next school lunch. We got a sneak peek at Rosie Pope's new line for A Pea in the Pod — and it's cute! Shake up the toy box with these new Read more

5 Things to Never Do During Indoor Cycling Class


Updated 05/02/12 4:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Indoor Cycling Class Tips

Indoor cycling classes are an amazing cardio workout, but if you don't know what you're doing, you'll walk away frustrated, or, even worse — injured. Compared to other group fitness classes, indoor cardio cycling is also a little harder to pick up on when trying it for the first time. After getting the lowdown on what to expect from your first class, follow these rules on things you should Read more