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Basset Hound Couldn't Be Happier

GiggleSugar — Thu, 29 May 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Basset Hounds are the best. They're all depressed and lethargic looking on the outside - even when they're jumping for joy on the inside. It's an endearing quality that makes me want to run over and squeeze some life back into them. Look at Flash here. Bath time is his favorite. It leaves him feeling so fresh, clean, and pleased, he can't help but . . . sit, stare, and frown. Awww.

Don't Dare Towel Dry This Dog

GiggleSugar — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:26:28 -0700

This little chihuahua has a pet peeve and it's not the household cat. It's even worse. It's getting towel dried. If being cleaned isn't rude enough, then being tortured with a towel is-- and this pup ain't gonna stand for it anymore! (Well, actually, he will stand and be a good dog while his owner rubs him dry, but he'll ferociously growl the entire time. As a warning.)

Cute Alert: The Dog, Not Martha

GiggleSugar — Tue, 22 May 2007 07:00:00 -0700

Everyone's favorite "happy" homemaker recently gave Sam the dog a bath on her show. No big deal. That is, until the animal intelligence experts over at Best Week Ever got their hands on the footage and gave a little insight into Sam's scathing subconscious thoughts. He may be cute on the outside, but Sam's got sass.

The How-To Lounge: Avoid Homesickness While Traveling

DearSugar — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:04:38 -0700

Even if you love to travel, chances are you miss the comfort of your own home every once in a while. Whether it's the smell of your laundry detergent on your sheets or your dog waking you up in the morning when he's ready to go outside, it's easy to get homesick even if you're a grown adult, so here are some tips to help you feel at home even when you're thousands of miles away.

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If you travel a lot for work, chances are you spend quite a bit of time in a hotel and on an airplane. If this is the case for you, hopefully you have racked up enough frequent flyer miles so you can upgrade when you fly and get the best room in the house when you check into your hotel. Traveling first class makes all the difference in the world
Unpacking as soon as you arrive will make you feel more settled. Even if you're only staying a day or two, seeing your clothes in the closet and your toiletries in the bathroom will make you feel more at home
Most hotels are tech savvy so don't forget your iPod. The familiar sounds of your favorite music while getting ready or falling asleep will help take away that stiff hotel feeling
If you're staying long and plan on relaxing in the room, bring some DVD's from your home collection. Hotel movies can be pretty pricey so come prepared
I love taking baths, especially in a hotel, so I always bring my favorite bubble bath with me when I travel. Soaking in the tub will help you relax and fall asleep easier
Traveling with a scented candle, small photos of loved ones, your own alarm clock, even your favorite pillow will help you feel more at home

I hope these tips help you settle in easier next time you check into a hotel and if any of you jetsetters out there have some additional tips, please share them below.

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Ingrowns Are A B*tch

DearSugar — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 12:00:00 -0800

Dear Sugar
Being a woman sometimes is a total bummer. All of the waxing, plucking, and tweezing, oh my! I feel like a dog who goes for various weekly grooming appointments. I have a horrible time shaving my bikini line because of razor burn and all of my painful and not to mention ugly ingrown hairs.

I went the waxing route a few times which was not as painful as I had expected, but how do you maintain a smooth bikini line between waxes? It seems pretty weird that you have to let it full grow out for so many weeks. I am going to be in a bathing suit this January and was wondering if you had any tips for me. Razor Burn Brooke

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Dear Razor Burn Brooke
Maintaining a perfect bikini line is no small feat. Different methods work for different women so trial and error might be in store for you. Many women suffer from sensitive skin and ingrown hairs. Shaving is sometimes the worst culprit of those nasty ingrowns, but making sure you exfoliate the area will lower the chances of trapping hair under the skin.

Tend Skin is a fantastic product that works wonders soothing the skin after any type of hair removal. Waxing can sometimes wreak havoc on the area as well. If you have coarse hair, ingrowns can be worse when taking the hair out from the root. Sticking with one method is a must so keep away from the razor in between waxes.

Schedule your appointments every three weeks and with time, your hair will grow back thinner and thinner. I am also a big fan of Laser Hair Removal / Electrolysis. Although it is a bit more pricey, you will never suffer from ingrowns again. The whole process takes about seven to nine months, a treatment every six weeks, and you will be hair free forever. Good luck finding your perfect hair removal method!