Nickelback: Even More Formulaic Than You Thought


Updated 02/28/09 6:03 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 37 comments

Nickelback: Even More Formulaic Than You Thought

On the rare occasions that I actually notice a Nickelback song playing — you know, like, "what is that mediocre rumbling sound? Oh, it's Nickelback" — I'm struck by how utterly indistinguishable one hit is from the next. (Who, exactly, are the fans fueling these hits? I have no idea, but that's a perplexing matter for another day.) Anyway, there's a good reason I can't tell Nickelback's songs Read more

13 Geekiest Pickup Lines


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The Geekiest Pickup Lines

Geeks are generally stereotyped as socially awkward with an inability to strike up a conversation with the opposite sex. These 13 geekiest pickup lines, compiled from McSweeney's Ineffective Pickup Lines For the Modern Internet Persona and our GeekSugar community, might just prove that fact. Pro tip: you might not want to use these when trying to score a Valentine's Day date. Have you ever Read more

11 Rules to Dramatically Increase Your Productivity


Updated 02/03/12 11:02 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Increase My Productivity

We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy! There's a problem with a lot of productivity advice out there, and it's this — your "rules" for personal productivity are often going to be different than mine. Sure, sometimes there's overlap. Sure, you can always learn from others. But if you want to see a dramatic increase in your productivity, spend less time reading Read more

If You're Craving Girl Scout Cookies, Try These Instead


Updated 01/31/12 2:37 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 18 comments

Calories in Girl Scout Cookies and How to Beat the Cookie Craving

It's Girl Scout Cookie time! Noshing on these fund-raising treats seems like an American pastime, but it can be challenging to keep a snack session of these seasonal sweets in check. If you can enjoy your cookies in a reasonable manner, then good for you! But if you're looking for a way to scratch that sugary itch without killing your healthy eating agenda, here are some healthier alternatives. Read more

How to Stop Keeping Up With the Joneses


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Comparing Your Money With Other People's

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! At first glance, it doesn’t seem like there are many money lessons to learn from The Real Housewives. One spent a season building a $1.8 million mansion and driving around a $1,280-per-month Escalade, only to file for bankruptcy with almost $11 million in debt. Shortly postbankruptcy, she dropped another $60,000 on a shopping Read more

Group Therapy: I've Never Been Kissed, but Don't Want Pity


Updated 01/21/12 1:54 PM · Posted by Tres Community · 8 comments

I've Never Been Kissed, but Don't Want Pity

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! The other day I was watching Kourtney and Kim Take New York (I know, I know not the best show to be watching) and they mentioned how Kim felt sorry that her friend has never felt /been in love before. This reminded me a lot of myself. I'm 20, approaching 21, and have never had a boyfriend, Read more

How to Fight Your Financial Demons


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How to Solve Financial Problems

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! We all have our demons. Some just lurk under the bed, but others bare their teeth as we go about our day — say, every time we pull out our wallet. Financial demons are particularly vicious because their effects aren’t confined to the pages of our journal or emails to our best friend. Our finances permeate just about every Read more

Practice Yoga Breath In Your Daily Life


Updated 01/20/12 9:24 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Yoga Tips Breathing From Your Diaphragm

Over the weekend, I took a yoga class at the Yoga Journal Conference. It was a good way to learn from the best, while getting hands-on attention to help my own yoga practice. While correcting my pose, one of the teacher's assistants reminded me to do something that I always forget: breathe deeply from my diaphragm. Focused, deep breathing is an important aspect of yoga, since it helps you Read more

Meet the Mind Behind the Going-Viral "Fotoshop" Video


Updated 01/17/12 12:50 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

"Fotoshop" Photoshop Parody Video: Interview With Filmmaker Jesse Rosten

At first glance, the above video seems like any other beauty commercial: beautiful women, a flashy soundtrack, and promises of perfection. Keep watching, though, and you'll find that the key "product" is Fotoshop by Adobé. Filmmaker Jesse Rosten created the faux commercial as commentary on the prevalence of Photoshop, and we're betting his video will reach a million views by the week's end. We Read more

Lose Weight and Get Fit With Your Phone


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Weight Loss and Fitness Apps

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. A sleeker, stronger body could be just a tweet or a Facebook post away By Jamie Beckman One of the best tools for peeling off pounds is already in your bag: It's your smartphone or iPad. In fact, all that texting, tweeting, and posting — the average woman spends more than 80 minutes a day on her phone, Read more