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5 Ways to Brighten Your Laundry and Lighten Your Load

Sponsor — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 05:45:00 PST

We are always looking for ways to bring balance to our lives. Why not start with the laundry? Here are five great ways to brighten your wardrobe. Be sure to click here to start sparkling up your wardrobe and save $1 on Cheer Bright Clean!

What Is Your Favorite Laundry Tip?

Sponsor — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 05:45:00 PDT

It seems like just yesterday, you were wearing that little white dress, you know, that one that you've had for years and still fits like the Summer of 1999; yeah, that one. Well, the last time you wore it there was an unfortunate coffee mishap, and you haven't worn it since (sigh). We say it's time to stop letting stains dictate your style - bring balance and brightness back to your wardrobe by using Cheer Bright Clean!

Check out some of these great tips for keeping your clothes on the up and up. If you have some tips of your own, be sure to leave a comment! Then click here to start sparkling up your closet and save $1 on the new Cheer Bright Clean (and be a little more careful with the coffee, would ya?).

Three Ways to Keep Your Life Balanced

Sponsor — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 05:45:00 PDT

Where there's a will, there's a way, right? Right! Check out some quick tips to help you center your chi, get your Zen on, and feel balanced.

Take Time to Make Time: Wake up a few minutes earlier to start the day off on the right foot. It's amazing what you can get done in five minutes.

Make a List: Keep the day's priorities at your fingertips (use your smartphone's sticky notes apps; tying a string on your finger won't get the job done).

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff: Fretting about that stain on your favorite shirt? Well forgetaboutit. Be sure to use Cheer Bright Clean and consider your favorite shirt good to go.

Cheer Bright Clean not only puts the yin back in your yang, but it also helps balance the most un-balanceable days. Have to see it to believe it? Check out some real-life videos of mean to clean clothes, here.

Click here to get $1 off your jug of new Cheer Bright Clean and let the balancing begin!

Do Tell: What Do You Do For an Immediate Confidence Booster?

DearSugar — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:00:00 PDT

We all have those days when we feel a little down and out. It's totally normal to wake up on the wrong side of the bed every once in a while, but it's key not to let the blues get the best of you, although that's often easier said than done! When I need a quick fix, buying something new always turns my day around. I know it's not the most savvy method, but it works for me! Since we are all different, do tell ladies, what's your remedy when you need an instant confidence booster to lift your mood?

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Help Clothes Keep Their Shape

FabSugar — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 16:30:16 PDT

I'm very intrigued by this new detergent called Cheer True Fit, which claims to help your clothes keep their shape. Having had to say goodbye to a fair share of overstretched jeans and misshapen t-shirts, I definitely see a high demand for this product. According to the Cheer web site, the detergent works using a friction-reducing lubricant, so that the fibers of your clothes glide against each other during washing. (As an added bonus, the new brand is also holding a sweepstakes to win a New York shopping spree.)

I plan to try this stuff just as soon as I finish my current jug of detergent, but if anyone has tried it, tell me what you think.

The Workouts That Keep Gisele Bundchen Healthy and Fit

Michele Foley — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:18:14 PST

Whether it's walking down the Victoria's Secret catwalk or cheering from the Super Bowl sidelines, Gisele Bundchen always has a healthy glow. While she probably has a few supermodel genes on her side, Gisele leads an active lifestyle that includes a varied fitness routine. Of the dozens to choose from, find out which workouts really get Gisele excited!

Source: INFDaily.com, WENN.com, Vogue

A Little Love Goes a Long Way: Basic French Macarons

Sara Yoo — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:00:30 PST

Perhaps it's the rainbow of cheerful hues, the adorable two-bite size, or - most likely - the perfect crisp-chewy texture, but I just can't get enough of French macarons. Even when I'm stuffed to the gills, I can always make room for these tiny, delicate pastries.

True, macarons can be temperamental (meringue is the capricious culprit), but they do respond wonderfully to patience, encouragement, and a loving touch. So before you dismiss the idea of making these little lovelies at home, we've found a basic recipe that breaks down the uncooperative veneer of the elusive macaron.

Although part of the same happy pastry family, the French macaron should not be confused with the coconut macaroon. They are similar in concept, but differ greatly in execution: while both entail adding dry ingredients to a delicate egg white meringue, the one "o" macaron uses finely ground almonds as its base and requires much more gentle handling.

Much like a first date, there's a good chance that your first batch could end awkwardly. As in love, you simply pick yourself up and try again. Once you begin to understand the macaron's nature - its singular texture, its response to your oven, its personality in your climate - suddenly it's like the realization that you both enjoy the same rom-com movies and takeout Chinese: everything just works.

Ready for the challenge? Read on for the recipe.

Gay Marriage Supporters Cheer as Appeals Court Rules Marriage Prop 8 Is Unconstitutional

Annie Scudder — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:05:05 PST

A federal appeals court has reaffirmed that California's gay-marriage ban is unconstitutional. Today, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals found that voter-passed Proposition 8 violates the 14th Amendment of the US constitution. Gay marriage supporters outside the courthouse in San Francisco cheered the decision, but the fight isn't over yet. The case will likely make it to the US Supreme Court as early as next year.

The court's ruling stated: “Proposition 8 served no purpose, and had no effect, other than to lessen the status and human dignity of gays and lesbians in California." The court also refused to throw out the decision of lower court judge, retired Chief US District Judge Vaughn R. Walker, on the basis of his sexual orientation. After the trial, Judge Walker, who is openly gay, revealed that he has been in a same-sex relationship for 10 years. See photos of the celebrations now.

Lonny Magazine's Big Announcement

Angela Swinderman Elias — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:37:29 PST

Once it became clear that the January/February issue of Lonny magazine wasn't going to publish, fans of the online magazine dreaded the worst. In the midst of rumored reports that the publication might be folding, Lonny editors blogged about an upcoming announcement and placated readers with a teaser for the upcoming March/April issue. Yesterday, Editor-in-Chief Michelle Adams shared that Lonny magazine will begin publishing monthly beginning with the May issue. The long-anticipated March/April issue will be on schedule to go live on March 10.

As a pioneer in the realm of online shelter publications, it seems fitting that Lonny would be the first to switch to a monthly publishing schedule, but as Adams mentions in her announcement, Lonny surely won't be the last. "We admire and embrace our competitors, as they have brought excitement and legitimacy to the industry," says Adams. And surely they have. In the past year alone, we've watched our favorite budding and newly launched online magazines become increasingly popular - an exciting accomplishment for cyber journalism and design enthusiasts, indeed. Cheers to Lonny!

10 Cheap and Easy Dates For Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Nerds

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:30:00 PST

Does sitting down with your favorite sci-fi novel, fantasy movie, or comic book sound better than dropping a boatload of cash on a Valentine's Day dinner date? You're not alone. These 10 geeky date ideas are two things - awesomely cheap and easy to pull off for your kindred sci-fi and/or fantasy nerd. Cheers to you!

Throw a Star Wars party for two.
Make some Lembas bread together and watch The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Whip up a batch of Cloud 9 mojitos (complete with mason jar glasses) and have a Battlestar Galactica marathon.
Bake some geeky sweets using Star Wars-themed cookie cutters.
Gift a geeky cookbook and try out a recipe together.
Create your own cocktail and top it off with nerdy ice cubes.
Take in a killer sci-fi classic at your local drive-in.
Make a pink Captain Picard cake to celebrate Valentine's Day and your mutual love for the captain who is number two in your heart.
Make some Earl Grey tea and watch a Star Trek marathon.
Rewatch the first season of Game of Thrones or start a book club for two and reread the series together.