Down but Not Out: Tori Spelling Shares Her Friend's Perspective on Raising a Child With Down Syndrome


Updated 02/28/12 2:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Raising a Child With Down Syndrome

We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling! Every other week, we're bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle advice from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, which is Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week, Tori shares a letter from her friend about her baby who was diagnosed with Down syndrome. Today, I’m Read more

Lil Links: Target's Newest Ad Star Is a Child With Down Syndrome


Updated 01/06/12 5:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Target Down Syndrome Ad

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Group Therapy: I Want a Baby and Now My Husband Says He Doesn't Want Children!


Updated 11/17/11 2:45 PM · Posted by · 82 comments

I Want a Baby and Now My Husband Says He Doesn't Want Children!

This question comes from Group Therapy in our TrèsSugar Community. Feel free to add your advice in the comments! My husband and I have been married for 2 1/2 years now and have been together for 5 years. When we first got together and really got serious, I informed him how important it was to me that I have children one day. At this time, he said "We will buy a house first and then have Read more

You're Fired! 20 Signs That a Pink Slip Is Coming


Updated 05/10/12 4:22 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Will I Be Fired?

If something feels off at the office, you may want to brace yourself for the worst. Wise Bread shares signs to look for when a pink slip is coming. There are two types of employees. One has a good idea of what they do, who they are, and what position they play in the company. They are savvy. They know the score. They are under no delusions, and will no doubt leave for another job long before Read more

Get to Know Your Iliotibial Band


Updated 04/18/12 9:27 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

What Is the Iliotibial Band and Why Does It Cause Me Pain?

Many a runner has been sidelined by knee pain caused by the iliotibial band (aka the ITB). But knowing how to deal with this long band of fascia, which runs down the outside of the thigh from the pelvis to just below the shin, can help keep an injury at bay. Knowledge is power, and we want to help keep you on the road. First off, fascia is a stiff connective tissue (like tendons and ligaments) Read more

The 5 Spring Cleaning Tasks That Matter Most


Updated 04/02/12 8:43 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Start Spring Cleaning

Not sure how to get started on Spring cleaning? LearnVest shares the cleaning tasks you should tackle first. The phrase “Spring cleaning” evokes images of turning the house inside out, scouring every corner, and banishing every last particle of dust. But let’s be real: it’s hard to find the time for scouring, much less banishing. And your time is valuable. Keeping that in mind, we’ve Read more

Lil Links: Can Motherhood Be Compared to a Drunken Night Out?


Updated 03/20/12 5:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Motherhood Comparisons

Ten ways parenthood is like a drunken one-night stand — The Stir Newlywed Josh Lucas and wife are expecting their first child — Celebrity Baby Blog Fifteen surprising baby hazards at home — Parenting The Posts' guide to children's birthday parties — LearnVest Ty Burrell and wife welcome their second child — Celebrity Baby Scoop Stay-at-home moms lift a ton of baby all day — Read more

Lil Links: Don't Make These 8 Discipline Mistakes


Updated 03/06/12 5:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Discipline Mistakes Parents Make

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Earn More Money By Changing Up Your Office Space


Updated 02/08/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make the Office More Comfortable

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most of us spend about 40 hours per week at work — in other words, the majority of our waking hours. And nearly all of those hours are spent sitting at our desks. It’s a definite problem — and not just because we’re missing happy hour or quality couch time at home. There’s no shortage of discouraging research pointing Read more

5 Healthy Breaks to Take Every Workday


Updated 12/21/11 2:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Ways to Take a Break During the Work Day

If you're prone to sitting down most of the day at work, chances are you're often in need of a break. Here are five ways to keep your body feeling healthy and happy during those eight hours in your chair. Rest your eyes: Those pupils need a rest. Reduce eye strain by closing your eyes or looking away from your screen for a few seconds every 15 minutes. Here are more tips for keeping your eyes Read more