5 Rather Misguided Beauty Products


Updated 12/13/10 11:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Five Pretty Terrible Beauty Products

Sometimes I come across a beauty product and think, "I can see where they were going with that, but . . . no, definitely no." Whether it's because the science behind the product isn't really there or because the ingredients are just a little too gross to make them feasible, the following five products could all use a little bit of thoughtful redesign. Read more

Toss, Keep, or Donate? What to Do With All That Stuff Your Baby Outgrows


Updated 05/24/12 12:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Do With Baby's Outgrown Stuff

One universal truth all new parents quickly learn: babies require a lot of stuff. And while you'll probably use almost everything you put on your registry — and buy even more once your bundle arrives — your little one outgrows once-vital bottles, onesies, baby food, and that infant car seat incredibly quickly. So what to do with all that leftover (and sometimes super expensive) stuff? Simply Read more

5 Shape-Shifting, Breast-Lifting Products For New Moms


Updated 03/24/11 3:15 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Shapers, Breast-Lifters, and Lingerie For Breastfeeding Moms

Motherhood can be a hectic time for first timers. Between sleep deprivation and unexpected events, mama may feel like she's being pushed and pulled in every direction. That feeling only gets worse if she invests in any number of postpartum products that promise to shape her hips to prebaby size or lift and squeeze those breasts to help in breastfeeding. Did you use any of them? Take a look at the Read more

A History of Onscreen Female Archers Hitting the Bulls-Eye


Updated 05/02/12 8:20 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Female Archers in Movies

In our interview with Brave producer Katherine Sarafian, we talked about how archery is having "a moment" right now. And with onscreen heroines like Katniss from The Hunger Games and Brave's Merida holding the bows, little girls are sure to be interested in the archery trend. I myself tried it for the first time at Pixar's Brave event, and I'm seriously hooked! Katherine said she loves that girls Read more

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month — Show Your Support and Shop These Stylish Picks!


Updated 10/17/11 10:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Shop to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

No one woman should be naive to breast cancer. It can happen to anyone — Sheryl Crow, Kylie Minogue, and Christina Applegate are just a few of the strong survivors out there — so it might be an obvious thing to say, but do your due diligence of getting checked out every year. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we're showing you how you can shop to support the cause that affects about Read more

10 Truly Charitable Breast Cancer Awareness Month Products


Updated 10/13/11 5:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

2011 Breast Cancer Awareness Products

There are seemingly endless pink-dipped products out for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but not all of them actually contribute to the cause or make meaningfully sized donations. The following 10 products, however, are the real deal. All are donating at least 20 percent of their profits to reputable charities, and most are donating far more. If you're going to buy something with a pink ribbon on Read more

Smoothie Boosters: Unique Ingredients to Increase Fiber


Updated 03/29/12 9:21 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Increase Fiber in Smoothies

We could all use a little more fiber — did you know women should aim for 25 to 30 grams each day? Getting your fill of fiber not only keeps your tummy happy and prevents a bloated belly, but it also reduces your risk of breast cancer and keeps you full longer, encouraging weight loss. Although fruit smoothies are already a great source of fiber, toss these five ingredients into your blender to Read more

Do Good Gadgets: Pink Tech Toys For Breast Cancer Research


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pink Gadgets For Breast Cancer Awareness

Get your pink on! Sure, I normally reach for black, silver, or white gadgets instead of a sugary-sweet hue of pink, but this month, it's for a good cause. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and though the Fall colors of orange, red, and purple may beckon your senses, lighten up a bit instead — all of these gadgets are tickled pink, and portions of the sale will go to breast Read more