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Lauren Bush: How Busy Women Can Find Time to Give Back

Emily Co — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:54:57 PST

Privileged and beautiful, Lauren Bush, the niece of former President George W. Bush, is also a big philanthropist. TrèsSugar recently sat down with Bush for an interview, in which the model spilled the deets about FEED, a project she founded to fight world hunger. Bush gave advice on how busy women can find the time to give back:

"I feel lucky that I've been able to integrate giving back into my job, so it's all one in the same, which is not necessarily the case for most. But most companies do offer opportunities to volunteer or encourage that to some extent, and if they don't, it's a thing to push for. It can be this overwhelming thing to be like, 'I need to find the cause that I'm so passionate about. I need to jump headfirst.' And at some point people might do that, but in the meantime, just dabble and learn and find small things you can do. Like my brother - this isn't small; it's actually quite huge - but he's a Big Brother. And it's changed his life, changed this little kid's life. And it's just the coolest thing. It's a big time commitment to open your life up to a kid, but he loves it. You don't always need to start your own, and nor should most people."

It's always good to start small and to be realistic about your time commitments. You need to pick activities that are doable because giving back should always feel fulfilling and not like something that you feel obligated to do.

Lauren Bush Shares Relationship Advice and Thoughts On Giving Back

Annie Scudder — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:50:27 PST

Lauren Bush is much more than a pretty face and famous last name. This past weekend at Pixar Animation Studios, Lauren spoke about giving back creatively at the Intersection Event, a conference on innovation.

Before her panel, I caught up with the newlywed model and founder of FEED, a project to fight world hunger in conjunction with UN World Food Programme. She shared her relationship advice, as well as the issue she hopes women will pay more attention to and details about her upcoming FEED back. Read our interview below.

TrèsSugar: How have your relationship and career priorities changed with age?
Lauren Bush: "It's been a flow to this point. I don't think there's a perfect science to it. Maybe there is and in that case I'd love to know. I don't have kids yet, therefore I can travel more easily perhaps. I think it's about doing what you love. FEED for me is like my arm. It's like second nature. I feel like I'm in this rare awesome position where getting up to go to work isn't really work, it's exciting. If you find something you love, it melds naturally. To be an entrepreneur is all consuming. And lucky enough, my husband was an entrepreneur himself, is very entrepreneurial, so he just gets it. It's also about surrounding yourself with people who will support your passion."

TS: What piece of relationship advice would you share with young women?
LB: "Don't sweat the small stuff."

TS: Who are your female role models?
LB: There are more women now than when we started five years ago that I can look to. Sheryl Sandberg (the COO) from Facebook. I saw her speak and she's so inspiring. Also, Somali Moms, a foundation in Cambodia with this amazing woman. And Christie Brinkley and what she's been doing with Every Mother Counts is really inspiring.

Keep reading to find out about more about FEED and its newest bag.

Rewind: October's Best and Worst Entertainment

BuzzSugar — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:05:00 PDT

We said goodbye to last month by reliving the high and low points in October entertainment.
Wondering what upcoming movies are worth checking out? Find out with part two of our Fall movie preview!
We got to know the actors set to play Katniss, Peeta, and more with an article featuring The Hunger Games cast in Vanity Fair.
Halloween may be over, but we're still talking about some of our favorite celebrities who dressed in pop culture costumes.
From new albums to movies, we've got plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving season with the best November has to offer in the world of entertainment.
With the holidays just around the corner, we've already started making suggestions for the pop culture obsessed friends and family on your list, with 20 gifts for Hunger Games fans and Pawnee-inspired presents for Parks & Recreation lovers.
We got the scoop on Once Upon a Time and True Blood when we chatted with Kristin Bauer.
Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green, and Blake Shelton gave us a sneak peek at The Voice's second season.
We saw a lot of big name celebrities teaming up in this week's trailers, including Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston in the Wanderlust trailer, Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds in the trailer for Safe House, and Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum in the trailer for 21 Jump Street.
We also got a blast from the past with the trailer for American Reunion, and the chills from the We Need to Talk About Kevin trailer.

Buzz Gift Guide: The Hunger Games Goodies!

Rose Curiel — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:49:03 PDT

With the holidays fast approaching, it's time to start thinking about what to get everybody on your list this year. If there's a fan of The Hunger Games in your life, chances are you've probably heard them buzzing about the upcoming film based on Suzanne Collins's series. Although the movie doesn't come out until next year, there are still plenty of The Hunger Games-related gifts to stuff in their stockings this holiday season. From board games to jewelry, we've got you covered at every price point!

What's the Deal With: The Lunch Box Diet?

FitSugar — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:00:00 PDT

If you're one of those people who feels the need to munch on something all day long, the Lunch Box Diet plan was made with you in mind. Fitness trainer Simon Lovell came up with the idea which began in the UK, but is catching on in the US. Even celebs like Cameron Diaz gave it a try.

Basically, you eat whatever you want for breakfast and dinner, and graze on a lunch box filled with 60 percent veggies, 30 percent protein, and 10 percent dressing in between those meals. Carbs like whole grains are limited unless you're exercising at some point during the day. This eating plan is meant to balance your blood sugar so you're less likely to ~~pig out~~ snack on unhealthy foods.

Want to see a video clip about the Lunch Box Diet and hear what critics have to say? Then

read more. Some critics think this diet doesn't supply adequate nutrition. There are also loose parameters when it comes to what and how much you should eat for breakfast and dinner, so it's great if you like flexibility, but not great if you have issues with proper portion sizes. I'm all for a plan that encourages snacking on small amounts of healthy foods throughout the day, but this seems like a glorified Atkins diet, focusing on protein, veggies, and limited carbs. This diet may help someone lose weight and keep hunger at bay, but like most diets, this doesn't seem like a lifestyle you could sustain forever. I'd stick to eating healthy foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, monitor your portion sizes, and if you get hungry in between, munch on a nutritious snack.

Road Trippin' Blues: Car Sickness

FitSugar — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:00:41 PDT

If your July entails squeezing in one last road trip, you might want to read up on motion sickness. It is actually quite common; about one third of the population experiences symptoms in relatively mild circumstances, like being on a boat in calm water. In fact, the word nausea means seasick in Greek. Motion sickness is basically a disagreement between your eyes and your inner ear. The inner ear recognizes motion, but the eyes don't, or vice versa, jumbling the brain, and nausea ensues. It is no fun for any passenger to endure.

For some tips for fending off car sickness,