Designer Spotlight: Freedom of Choice


Updated 05/19/08 6:26 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 7 comments

Designer Spotlight: Freedom of Choice

Nathan Menashe's premium jean line, dubbed Freedom of Choice, is quite literally a rainbow of denim encompassing fun colors such as pink, green, periwinkle, white, and blue. The LA-produced denim collection was inspired by Nathan's love for rock and roll and consisted of a ton of different hues, cuts, and finishes. These sleek and funky designs are definitely geared toward the unabashed, modern Read more

Five Ways Feminism Helps Men


Updated 05/05/12 1:44 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Why Feminism Is Good For Men

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Justin Cascio names five ways feminism helps men. Can’t think of a single reason why men should support feminism? Here are five. Gives us equal partners. For men who have women in their lives as co-parents, lovers, wives, partners, clients, and associates, it means that our partners in these Read more

The Hunger Games and 13 Other Frequently Challenged Sci-Fi Books


Updated 04/17/12 3:15 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Banned Science Fiction and Fantasy Books

This month the American Library Association updated its list of frequently challenged books for the 2011 year, and one wildly popular novel is making its way up the rankings of this infamous list. The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, which first appeared at number five of Top 10 Most Frequently Challenged Books in 2010, is now third on the list for attempts to remove its contents from Read more

8 Reasons You Need a Roth IRA Now


Updated 04/16/12 2:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why Should You Invest in a Roth IRA

Be savvy about your retirement. Kiplinger gives eight compelling reasons for getting a Roth IRA account now. Smart young savers know to participate in their companies' 401(k)s as soon as they join the workforce to benefit from as many years of saving and compounding as possible (see Why You Need a 401(k) Right Away). But really smart young savers — including all of you who read Starting Out, Read more

What We Need to Talk About When We Talk About Sex and Feminism


Updated 04/14/12 4:53 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Modern Feminism

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Lisa Solod, who came of age during the sexual revolution, explores what feminism means to this generation. My mother married my father because, she told me in a rare moment of candor, she wanted to have sex with him. She was 25 and tired of pre-sex fumbling and stolen kisses. My father was, of course, far Read more

How I Gained 30 Pounds in College (and Then Lost It)


Updated 03/22/12 5:33 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

How to Lose the Freshman 15

In college, I was no stranger to the "Freshman 15." In fact, all that newfound freedom to eat whatever and whenever combined with the all-you-can-eat dining hall and late-night pizza runs made it the "Freshman 30." Now that I've been at a healthy weight for a while, I can look back on all the mistakes I made. I'm sharing these mistakes now in the hopes that I can help someone else avoid the Read more

Healthy Fast Food Choices For Kids on the Go


Updated 02/20/12 3:20 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

The Best Fast Food For Kids

Gone are the days when McDonald's and Burger King were the only fast-food options for families looking for lunch on the run. Now parents have a plenty of choices when striving to feed kids quickly, without sacrificing quality and nutrition in the process. But beware of hidden pitfalls, like seemingly healthy meals that are actually loaded with fat and calories or lacking all nutritional value. Read more

Bringing Home the Troops: 7 Reasons to Date a Military Man


Updated 10/25/11 9:08 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Reasons to Date a Military Man

We're happy to present this excerpt from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. Obama is bringing the troops home from Iraq, and it's a single woman's perfect opportunity to snag a man in uniform. So, dust off your patriotic heels and show our men in service just how much you appreciate their sacrifices. Even though dating someone in the military can be incredibly challenging on many different Read more

Comcast Introduces Network Cable Channel Packages


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Comcast Subscription Packs

Fresh off speculation that cable companies may begin to offer à la carte channel subscription options, Comcast has started to offer a new package program called MyTV Choice. Currently on trial in Charleston, SC, as well as parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont, the MyTV Choice starts with a base package called Get Started, which is $25 for 50 channels or Get Started Plus for $45 and Read more

Miramax Adds More Streaming Video Options to Facebook


Updated 08/22/11 11:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Stream Movies and TV Online

Good news for those wishing to stream movies online: Hollywood movie studio Miramax joins the streaming media crowd with the launch of a Facebook app called Miramax eXperience. For $3, rent any of the available movies, like Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill (in addition to previously mentioned Doctor Who episodes) for commercial free viewing on Facebook, iPad, and GoogleTV. Miramax's foray into Facebook Read more