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Have you heard? Mr. Jay and Ms. J of America's Next Top Model are getting their own spinoff! Then again, we shouldn't call Operation Fabulous a spinoff because as Jay Manuel puts it, "This is a new series that is a separate world from Model and will really help women try to elevate their lives." Regardless of how we categorize it, it's clearly a makeover show that raises an urgent question: Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Economists view the Commerce Department's report today that consumer spending rose in July as encouraging — considering consumer spending accounts for about 70% of the nation's economic activity. You might say it's a good thing Americans aren't pinching their pennies quite so much. Some of that spending came at the expense of Read more
Remember the Kobo? The Borders-backed ereader never reached the popularity heights of the Kindle or the Nook, but it's always been a reasonable (and cheaper) option for the eink screen lover. And now it's getting even cheaper — with 200 Borders stores closing because of the company's bankruptcy, many have spotted the ereader offered at a price of $60, half off the $120 tag advertised on its Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Has your budget sprung a leak? Nearly everyone has spending holes. And as with other kinds of leaks, you may have hardly noticed them. But those small drips can quickly add up to big bucks. The trick is to find the holes and plug them so you can keep more money in your pocket. That extra cash could be the ticket to finally Read more
The best way to enjoy tomatoes in the middle of Winter is to use a canned product like those by Muir Glen. Recently, OnSugar blog FreshTart attended a Muir Glen tomato demo; here she shares the experience. It's no secret that Corner Table Restaurant is one of my favorite spots in town — I wouldn't have chosen to spend my birthday dinner there several weeks ago if it weren't. So when I Read more
Last year we partnered with our friends over at Portero.com to give away a fabulous Birkin. This year, we're teaming up with them again, as well as our pals at The Zoe Report and our very own ShopStyle to bring you the iconic and always coveted Hermès Kelly. The Kelly bag, named after a photo of Princess Grace Kelly carrying the then-named sac à dépêches bag in Life magazine, takes over 18 Read more
Looking for ways to speed up your metabolism and shed a few pounds this Summer? FitSugar reader eNutritionist has eight suggestions on how you can do just that; she shared this post in our Diet and Fitness Tips community group. Whether you're trying to lose weight, or you just want to maintain a sleek physique for the Summer, boosting your metabolism is an effective way to burn extra calories. In Read more
