Casa Quickie: Organic Bug Repellent


Updated 08/28/08 8:14 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 2 comments

Casa Quickie: Organic Bug Repellent

As much as a I hate to have bugs in my personal space, I'm also repelled by having chemicals on my skin. I prefer to be free of those artificial substances whenever possible. When it comes to keeping bugs away, I live by the same rules. One simple way to make chemical-free bug repellent is to mix witch hazel with a few drops of tea tree, lavender, or peppermint oil in a spray bottle. Just shake Read more

Cityslicker Reporter Not a Fan of Country Living


Updated 06/14/08 8:29 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

Bug Flies Into Reporter's Mouth, Truth Flies Out

While this dude is on location and reporting on a high school tragedy, the unthinkable happens. A germy insect. Flies. Into his mouth. Gasp! And when the bug flies in, all of the mounting irritations and annoyances of the day fly out. Someone's clearly not a happy country camper. (Warning: Foul language up ahead!) Read more

What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday


Updated 09/26/07 4:47 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 9 comments

What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday

All of the new DVD releases hit stores (and Netflix) on Tuesdays. So each week in What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday, I sort through the best of the batch and tell you what to add to your queue. Knocked Up If you somehow missed one of this year's best comedies, now's your chance to laugh and cringe your way through Knocked Up, Judd Apatow's summer success. I absolutely loved this movie all about Read more

Movie Preview: Bug


Updated 05/26/07 1:57 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 9 comments

Movie Preview: Bug

Having seen the play on which Bug is based and knowing what Exorcist director William Friedkin can do, I'm curious to find out how Bug will adapt to the big screen. The story follows an ex-military man (Michael Shannon) and a lonely woman (Ashley Judd) as they become gradually convinced that their bodies are infested with bugs. From what I remember of the play, the action takes place almost Read more

Beautiful on the Inside and Out: Get to Know Actress Serinda Swan


Updated 05/25/12 3:03 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Serinda Swan on Acting, Beauty, and Tron

Canadian actress Serinda Swan, whose parents have both been involved in the business, started her career at the ripe old age of 3, but she got bitten by the athletic bug a few years after. "I had to actually leave the industry because I got heavily into gymnastics and I kind of looked like a little gremlin!" she says. "So it didn't really work anymore for the cute little cereal kid jobs; they Read more

Did You Get More Bug Bites While Pregnant?


Updated 06/30/11 8:38 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Bug Bites During Pregnancy

Is a pregnant woman's skin sweeter than others? It's quite possible that it is! Last evening a vacationing Tori Spelling tweeted, "Liam helped me count my bug bites... 62 BITED in 3 days! NO JOKE! Guess these island bugs love some pregger skin!" Her tweet reminded me that I experienced something similar when I was expecting, and just hadn't mentioned it to anyone. A quick search of the web Read more

See Birthday Boy Robert Pattinson's Childhood Pictures


Updated 05/14/12 7:18 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Robert Pattinson Childhood Pictures

Robert Pattinson turns 26 tomorrow, and what better to way to celebrate his milestone than by looking back at his beginnings? He was born in London on May 13, 1986, to mom Clare and dad Richard. Robert has two older sisters, Lizzy and Victoria. The acting bug bit Robert early, but it wasn't until his role in 2004's Vanity Fair that things really started happening. Robert landed a big role in the Read more

Teach Your Mom Tech: iTunes Store


Updated 05/11/12 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

iTunes Store For Beginners

The iTunes store offers lots of content, but with the separate pages for movies, TV, apps, and books, it can be a pain for a casual user like Mom to navigate. This Mother's Day, help Mom make the most of her digital media with a walk-through of the iTunes Store's most important functions. Update Mom's iTunes: If Mom's still running on 6.0, the first step is updating the program to its current Read more

3 Ways Walkers Can Benefit From Going Barefoot


Updated 05/10/12 2:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Benefits of Barefoot Walking

If you're into running, there's no doubt you've heard the buzz about barefoot running. It's become trendy for a reason: running barefoot can help you have better form and technique, preventing injury and pain. Runners aren't the only ones who can benefit from ditching their footwear. If walking is your exercise of choice, here are some reasons you'll want to try going barefoot. Active and Read more