When Do You Start Planning Thanksgiving Dinner?


Updated 11/04/10 1:16 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

When Do You Start Planning Thanksgiving Dinner?

Yesterday, the first of November, kick-started Thanksgiving mania. We want you to have the best Thanksgiving ever — that's why we're sharing our favorite recipes, most helpful tips, and inspiring ideas. While I'm an avid planner and have already started thinking about menus and what I'll be serving come the 25th, I know not everyone is as crazy for Thanksgiving as I am. When do you start Read more

Do Tell: What's the Most Interesting Wedding You've Been To?


Updated 10/04/09 10:39 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 23 comments

Do Tell: What's the Most Interesting Wedding You've Been To?

It's Wedding Planning Mania time on the Sugar network, and as brides-to-be surely know — it may be one of the most stressful times they may ever experience. From planning the guest list, to deciding the registry, to choosing a location for the big day — it's almost understandable that some women go into Bridezilla mode. But for some daredevils (or financially strapped and/or free spirits), Read more

Handle This: Your Friend Ruined Your Plans


Updated 10/27/08 10:51 AM · Posted by · 16 comments

Handle This: Your Friend Ruined Your Plans

You have a large group of girl friends from college that you still stay in touch with. You've all been talking about getting together for a reunion night, but after months of talk, no one's taken on the responsibility, so you decide to take it upon yourself. You all agree that instead of a big group dinner out, it would be more fun to make it a girls' night in. The problem is your apartment is Read more

The How-To Lounge: Avoiding Lines


Updated 09/26/08 5:05 PM · Posted by · 11 comments

The How-To Lounge: Avoiding Lines

If you’re anything like me, then the idea of standing in a line for longer than a minute or two makes you want to go home and crawl under the covers. I’m exaggerating a bit, but you know what I mean — lines can really dampen a mood! If you feel the same way, see my tips for dealing with the dreaded line and read more Read more

Dear Poll: Do You Ever Lie to Get Out of a Commitment?


Updated 12/29/08 4:37 PM · Posted by · 13 comments

Dear Poll: Do You Ever Lie to Get Out of a Commitment?

Life is hectic, and it’s all too easy to sign on for more than you can or want to handle. Fortunately, I’ve practiced saying no often enough to avoid locking myself into an obligation I know I’ll regret later. Though I’m sure we’re all the type to try our best and follow through on commitments, every once and a while, when the time comes, it's normal to not feel up to making the Read more

The How-To Lounge: Wedding Timeline, Part I


Updated 04/03/08 11:17 AM · Posted by · 25 comments

The How-To Lounge: Wedding Timeline, Part I

Whether you're going casual and quaint or all-out traditional, planning a wedding takes a lot of work and even more organization. Following a wedding timeline will keep you both sane and organized. Obviously the first step in wedding planning is choosing the right day. Once you've got that narrowed down — keeping in mind the time of year and any other events or holidays that may interfere — Read more

Would You Consider Freezing Your Eggs?


Updated 03/30/08 7:09 PM · Posted by · 23 comments

Would You Consider Freezing Your Eggs?

While some of us don’t want children ever, others of us just don’t want children right now, but maybe later. However, now that many women are focused on their careers, education, travel destinations, and just living the single life, that “later” can end up further and further away. Thus, the timer to have children starts to become more about biology and less about societal pressures. Read more

Fit Tip: Make Workout Plans With a Friend


Updated 04/02/08 3:58 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Workout With a Friend

Sometimes it's hard to get motivated to work out on your own. Things always come up in your schedule, and it's easy to skip exercising. One thing that helps me stay on track is when I make plans to work out with a friend. You can make it a once in a while type of thing, like planning a two-hour hike on a Saturday. Or you can make plans where you meet at your local yoga studio for a class once a Read more

It's Wedding Planning Mania on The Sugar Network


Updated 12/12/07 7:29 AM · Posted by · 16 comments

It's Wedding Planning Mania on The Sugar Network

As promised, we are back again with more Wedding Season fun. A few weeks ago was all about the Engagement and now it's time for anything and everything related to actually planning the Big Day! There is sure to be something for everyone whether you are planning the wedding of your dreams or a guest with lots of summer weddings to attend. Here's an idea of what we have planned: Tell us your Read more

The How-To Lounge: Wedding Time Line


Updated 04/10/07 10:29 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

The How-To Lounge: Wedding Time Line

As much as you would love to fast forward to your wedding day immediately after your fiancé pops the question, weddings take time and careful consideration to plan. There are many caveats to making your day everything you always dreamt it would be, so it is imperative to create a time line leading up to your wedding day. Whether you have hired a wedding planner or are orchestrating the big day Read more