Could a chicken take your relationship to the next level? This legendary recipe for "engagement chicken" has led to hundreds of marriage proposals. Even if you're not looking to get hitched, it makes a perfectly easy and comforting meal. Watch our video to learn about this chicken's storied history — and, of course, to learn how to make it.
Daily Tech: Great Drunken Text Moments in History

- 12 drunken texts from famous moments in history — Cracked
- The 50 cutest Instagram accounts in the whole world — BuzzFeed
- Aww! Scientists discover why petting animals feels so good — Geekosystem
- The most sought-after tech skills in 2013 — ReadWrite
- BlackBerry Z10: too little too late? — Newser
- Throwback Thursday: fail whale returns to Twitter — HuffPost Tech
- Rare vintage photos of Paris — Mental Floss
Get Organized, Chill Out, and Other Best Practices For 2013

- Get organized at work with these cute desk accessories
- Keep up with everything on a DIY erase board
- How to maximize your storage, room by room
- 10 totally free ways to relax
- How to handle gifts you don't want
- Turn any old t-shirt into a cute reusable bag
- How to use Christmas decor all year round
- 5 clever ways to deal with spare change
- Keep track of time with a stylish desk calendar
Savvy Links: Guess Which Interns Make More Than Most Americans?

- Facebook interns get better perks than most of us — LearnVest
- "Binders of women" and other sexist remarks of 2012 — The Jane Dough
- Beware banks closing early on New Year's Eve — My Bank Tracker
- 31 surprising uses for baking soda — All You
- The "perfect" woman circa 1912 will surprise you — HuffPost Women
- Five things one woman wasted money on this year — The Billfold
- 10 worst financial habits to break — Bankrate
- 8 "life hacks" you needn't bother with — Wise Bread
- Go for it! Shopping for a home in the New Year — Credit Sesame
Savvy Links: Wedding Proposals, by the Numbers

- What people spend on engagements, from rings to proposals — LearnVest
- Don't forget to check off these five postholiday tasks — The Jane Dough
- How to donate used books — Real Simple
- Most women agree with the "irresistibly attractive" ruling. Do you? — HuffPost Women
- Eight prominent people answer nosy money questions — The Billfold
- Three excuses you should never use at work — The Daily Muse
- Four tips for making New Year's resolutions stick — Wise Bread
- How a little extra income can help your credit score — Credit Karma
- A workplace where half of all women are sexually harassed — The Grindstone
- The best jobs for women in 2013 — Forbes
Savvy Links: No-Fail Rules For Shopping After the Holidays

- 7 things to know about postholiday shopping — LearnVest
- Sadly, Bethenny Frankel is divorcing, but smartly, she has a prenup — The Jane Dough
- 5 unconventional ways to be a great friend — HuffPost Women
- What to do with your holiday bonus — CreditSesame
- 2012: the year one woman learned what stuff really costs — The Billfold
- Unlock the hidden potential of holiday leftovers! — AllYou
- 12 habits of highly responsible credit-card users — Wise Bread
- Looking to buy a French chateau on the cheap? — Bankrate
- Feeling sluggish today? Blame "social jet lag" — The Grindstone
Last-Minute Grocery Store Gifts and Other Savvy Hits of the Week!

- Last-minute gifts you can buy at the grocery store
- 25 best life hacks of 2012
- 11 ways to spend your FSA money by year's end
- Our favorite Etsy finds of the year
- DIY painted coasters make for festive cocktail fun
- What does your 2013 financial horoscope hold?
- How to deal with even the most awkward holiday gifting situations
- Now is the time to do a simple act of kindness
Savvy Links: Are Compliments Worth More Than Money?

- Is it better to be paid in compliments than money? — LearnVest
- Marissa Mayer's approval rating at Yahoo! drops — The Jane Dough
- The year's best and worst moments in women's health — HuffPost Women
- Let's throw some money at our problems, shall we? — The Billfold
- The best time of year to buy 15 essentials — Real Simple
- How to build a wardrobe on a budget — Bankrate
- 10 career lessons from Tory Burch — The Grindstone
- Cheap, easy, and delicious potluck dishes — Wise Bread
Savvy Links: Fun Movies With a Hidden Financial Message

- Eight movies with a hidden money lesson — LearnVest
- The 50 women of the year — The Jane Dough
- Quick! Add this to your phone before traveling this holiday — Real Simple
- The workplace mistake that may be keeping women back — HuffPost Women
- How Teach For America can teach you something — The Billfold
- Five gifts with hidden costs and how to deal with them — Credit Sesame
- Must women be childless to fight the wage gap? — The Grindstone
- FICO vs. fakes: are you getting an accurate credit score? — Wise Bread
- Why you should hire a travel agent — Daily Worth
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Savvy Links: Easy DIY Garland You Can Make Tonight

- A cute Christmas craft you can make tonight — AllYou
- How much time are we wasting at work? This infographic might shock you — The Jane Dough
- No money to your name? Here's how to survive a week — Wise Bread
- 18 female tech execs to watch — HuffPost Women
- Female drivers are passing men in sheer numbers — Bankrate
- Office confessions! What really goes on at work — LearnVest
- Why companies want to be in the bridal industry's "pink ghetto" — The Grindstone
- Creative jobs that actually pay — or do they? — The Billfold
- How reworking your budget can boost your credit score — Credit Sesame
- The unspoken rules of calling in sick — The Daily Muse
A Letter to My Dog: Celebrities and Their Pen-Pal Pets
We all talk to our dogs, but what if you could write yours a letter? Out today, the must-have book titled A Letter to My Dog features portraits of celebrities and regular folks with their furry best friends, alongside letters that range from the heartfelt to the hilarious.
Better yet, the book features our very own editor in chief, Lisa Sugar, so we've got an inside look at some of the cutest celebrity captures, including Hilary Duff, Chelsea Handler, and Michael Vartan. Click through for a sneak peek!
Free Stuff That's Priceless and Other Savvy Hits of the Week!

- Nine meaningful gifts that don't cost a thing
- Fifteen reasons you need a library card (hint: free stuff!)
- Stylish and practical presents that give back too
- Six tips for charitable donations during the holidays
- Fourteen cool crafts that upcycle plastic bags
- Let the Black Friday planning begin! All the store opening times you need
- Tips for hitting the stores the day after Thanksgiving
- How to be a savvier moviegoer
Savvy Links: Will Steamy Novel The Office Best Fifty Shades?

- Is The Office the next Fifty Shades of Grey? — The Jane Dough
- What the heck is the fiscal cliff and how will it affect you? — LearnVest
- Six ways to get yourself out of a rut — Wise Bread
- A dying executive wonders if working so hard was worth it — The Grindstone
- Three communication mistakes you're making at work — The Daily Muse
- Mom steals her daughter's identity and ruins her credit — The Billfold
Savvy Links: Meet the Senate's New Power Women

- Meet the (record-breaking) 20 new female senators! — LearnVest
- What you can learn from your female co-workers — The Jane Dough
- 25 ways to make a career change right now — Wise Bread
- What do you consider the makings of a perfect day? — HuffPost Women
- Will you jump on the "power flats" fashion trend? — The Grindstone
- 5 dumb ways you're wasting money — MyBankTracker
- How to slow down and enjoy life — Real Simple
Savvy Links: What to Get Excited About After the Election
- 5 things to get excited about now that the election is over — The Jane Dough
- How the president could close the wage gap once and for all — LearnVest
- Questions to ask to hire a financial advisor you trust — Credit Sesame
- 20 signs you were raised by frugal parents — Wise Bread
- What advice would you give to your 20-year-old self? — HuffPost Women
- TV characters who could not afford these fabulous apartments — The Grindstone
- Just how much do comedians make? — The Billfold
- When to buy tickets for holiday travel — AllYou
- Awkward! What to say in uncomfortable social situations — Real Simple

- 5 things to get excited about now that the election is over — The Jane Dough
- How the president could close the wage gap once and for all — LearnVest
- Questions to ask to hire a financial advisor you trust — Credit Sesame
- 20 signs you were raised by frugal parents — Wise Bread
- What advice would you give to your 20-year-old self? — HuffPost Women
- TV characters who could not afford these fabulous apartments — The Grindstone
- Just how much do comedians make? — The Billfold
- When to buy tickets for holiday travel — AllYou
- Awkward! What to say in uncomfortable social situations — Real Simple
Daily Tech: Why Is Amazon Erasing Someone's Kindle?

- Amazon wipes a woman's Kindle with no explanation? — Geekosystem
- Smartphone thefts are the new purse-snatching — Newser
- Whoa! Amazon cloud outage takes down Airbnb, Reddit, and more — CNET
- Do we really need an iPad Mini? — ReadWriteWeb
- Is any logo cool enough to withstand Comic Sans? — FWD
- Three science fictions that are now reality — Cracked
- Surprise! The Fujitsu Floral Kiss laptop is for women — GizmoDiva
- Why Randi is the Zuckerberg you should watch — Yahoo! Shine
Link Time: Explore a Dreamy Boathouse Retreat
- Dream retreat: Manka's Inverness Lodge boathouse — Remodelista
- Goth-glamour decorating ideas beyond Halloween — Houzz
- Easy organizing ideas from A to Z — Real Simple
- A psychedelic tribute to the Louis Ghost Chair — Curbed
- A sneak peek at Ikea's next big trends — Apartment Therapy
- Halloween accessories to bewitch design fiends — House Beautiful
- Twenty-one reasons to embrace white walls — Elle Decor
- Nursery sets for hip kids — LilSugar

- Dream retreat: Manka's Inverness Lodge boathouse — Remodelista
- Goth-glamour decorating ideas beyond Halloween — Houzz
- Easy organizing ideas from A to Z — Real Simple
- A psychedelic tribute to the Louis Ghost Chair — Curbed
- A sneak peek at Ikea's next big trends — Apartment Therapy
- Halloween accessories to bewitch design fiends — House Beautiful
- Twenty-one reasons to embrace white walls — Elle Decor
- Nursery sets for hip kids — LilSugar
Link Time: Did Kristen Stewart Nab a New LA Pad?
- Did Kristen Stewart buy a new house near the one she shared with Rob? — Real Estalker
- Handwriting on the wall: decorating with script — Houzz
- Seaweed chic fabrics and wallpapers — Remodelista
- We're dying to tour one of these 20 converted church homes — Curbed
- Creative bedroom ideas on a budget — The Nest
- Tips for adding bold cobalt accents — Apartment Therapy
- Halloween accessories to bewitch design fiends — House Beautiful

- Did Kristen Stewart buy a new house near the one she shared with Rob? — Real Estalker
- Handwriting on the wall: decorating with script — Houzz
- Seaweed chic fabrics and wallpapers — Remodelista
- We're dying to tour one of these 20 converted church homes — Curbed
- Creative bedroom ideas on a budget — The Nest
- Tips for adding bold cobalt accents — Apartment Therapy
- Halloween accessories to bewitch design fiends — House Beautiful
Lil Links: Crazy, Creepy, and Delicious Halloween Treats

- 21 deliciously icky treats for Halloween — Parenting
- Sweet little girl gets her first haircut for a great cause — The Stir
- Katie Holmes and Suri bundle up in style — Celebrity Baby Scoop
- Steal Luca Comrie's cute pumpkin patch style — Celebrity Baby Blog
- Three surprising tips for easier labor — FitPregnancy
- Meals to plan before baby arrives — The Bump
- 21 celebrities share their stories of miscarriage — BabyCenter Blog
- Five tips for the first time you leave your baby overnight — Circle of Moms
- Why one mom weighs herself in front of her daughter — HuffPost Parents
- A letter to girls: the truth about beauty — Yahoo! Shine
