10 Beautiful Wedding Dresses For Under $600


Updated 04/20/11 1:11 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Budget Wedding: Affordable Wedding Dresses

How beautiful you look on your wedding day shouldn't be dictated by how much you spend. We found 10 dresses — all retailing for under $600 — that are utterly gorgeous and special. Some are ornate, but many of them are simple and elegant, meaning you can add as little or as much as you want to achieve the look you want. There are many things to consider in your wedding outfit, including Read more

Debit Cards Under Attack? What You Need to Know


Updated 04/06/11 5:50 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Debit Cards Under Attack? What You Need to Know

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! We’re a fan of debit cards. They’re convenient, help us track our spending, offer rewards, and best of all, keep us out of debt because they limit our spending to what’s in the bank. Which is exactly why we’re a little concerned that their free and rewarding usage is under attack. A Little Thing Called The Durbin Read more

10 Things to Do With 10 Bucks: Spring Clean With These Fresh Tips


Updated 04/01/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

10 Things to Do With 10 Bucks: Spring Clean With These Fresh Tips

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! You pulled out your spring purses and found a ten dollar bill inside one of them. Or you’ve budgeted carefully and have some extra cash. However it happens, we always love finding an extra $10 to spare at the end of the month. Hence our new series “10 Things To Do With $10″ — our picks of 10 major steals and fun, Read more

Before and After: An Easy and Cheap Sofa Transformation


Updated 07/20/11 1:45 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Ikea Couch Improvement

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member lauren from the Su Casa group: I recently moved into a new home and along with a new home comes lots of projects! We decided to put our tv in a separate room, so our living is purely for entertaining. So our little den was outfitted with our old Ikea couch, we had the best of intentions of getting something new for the room down the line but on a Read more

Drugstore Challenge & Review of PhotoReady Foundation


Updated 01/31/10 4:11 PM · Posted by · 20 comments

Revlon PhotoReady Foundation Review

Here's an excerpt from OnSugar blog I'll Take One in Every Color Please. So here is my Drugstore Challenge look. I just picked up Revlon's PhotoReady in Natural Beige after avoiding it for so long. I finally caved when it was BOGOF at Rite Aid. I am not a huge fan of liquid foundations so this was a stretch for me. I usually use a tinted moisturizer or a mineral foundation.  On with the Read more

Handle This: Your Date Can't Afford to Take You Out


Updated 10/21/08 6:00 PM · Posted by · 36 comments

Handle This: Your Date Can't Afford to Take You Out

Recently you were asked out on a date by a guy who works in your building. For your first date, he takes you on a fun factory tour of a local brewery, and you guys grab slices of pizza afterward. On the next date he takes you to his favorite burrito place and then an art gallery. Most recently you guys hit up a dive bar. You love that he’s zany, and you really connect with him in a way you Read more

Let's Dish: What's Your Favorite Dirt-Cheap Meal?


Updated 05/04/09 3:49 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 40 comments

Let's Dish: What's Your Favorite Dirt-Cheap Meal?

Although prices of almost everything have soared, good deals do exist. The New York Times scoured the boroughs to see what kind of fare could be had for $1, and earlier this year, New York magazine proclaimed that "beggars can be choosers" when it comes to 99-cent finds. Even in my expensive backyard, the Bay Area, there are deals to come by. My favorite bargain? The 99-cent, foot-long hot dog Read more

Make Gourmet-Tasting Meals From the 99 Cent Store


Updated 03/27/08 5:47 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 26 comments

Make Gourmet-Tasting Meals From the 99 Cent Store

With the economy in a bit of a downturn, eating like a gourmet foodie can seem a bit extravagant. Cooking a three-course meal for your entire family while on a budget can seem downright difficult. Yet Christiane Jory, author of The 99 Cent Only Stores Cookbook, believes you can do it easily by shopping at dollar stores. And before you start rolling your eyes — I know you're doing it because I Read more

Inflatable Kayak: Cheap and a Great Workout


Updated 08/17/07 3:30 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Inflatable Kayak:  Cheap and a Great Workout

Kayaking is great exercise to do in the summer and early fall. Not only does it completely work your upper body, but you're near water so if you get overheated, you can always jump in. While cooling off, you can tread water, which will work your lower body. A complete body workout! Kayaks can be rather pricey though, so if you don't want to spend a large chunk of change, check out the Read more