Food and Drink Wedding Traditions of the British Royals


Updated 04/28/11 4:25 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Royal Wedding Food Traditions

It's here! The week of the royal wedding has finally arrived, and there's no doubt it'll be the biggest celebration England's seen so far this century. Still, Prince William and Kate Middleton have some pretty big shoes to fill: they'll be following in the footsteps of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip, and Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. With Read more

What Wedding Traditions Would You Skip?


Updated 03/31/12 1:21 PM · Posted by · 19 comments

Wedding Traditions to Skip 2011-04-27 02:00:22

A sea of bridesmaids in uniform and not-quite flattering dresses is one wedding tradition I'd like to hang up. If you're trying to give your big day an original spin, there are plenty of other conventions to consider putting on the chopping block. From skipping the potentially-cheesy garter belt toss, to substituting charity donations for a registry or cupcakes for a pricey cake, eliminating Read more

What Makes Chili Chili?


Updated 05/25/12 9:25 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Definition of Chili

Recently, reader Blanca123 raised some interesting questions when responding to our recipe for President Obama's chili: "Kindly explain why you call this pitifully flavored 'meat one-pot' a chili . . . Where's the heat? No cayenne, red pepper flakes or even hot sauce, much less real fresh chiles? Turmeric? Why?" She sure got us thinking about what are the intrinsic elements of a true pot of Read more

Find Out More About Virgin Olympian Lolo Jones


Updated 05/23/12 8:17 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lolo Jones on Virginity

Track and field star Lolo Jones isn't an Olympic virgin, considering she competed in the 2008 games, but she is a virgin in the traditional sense. You might think that an almost-30-year-old virgin would not advertise the fact that she's never had sex, but Olympian Lori "Lolo" Jones isn't shy about her virginity. Later-in-life virgins have a new celebrity role model in 29-year-old Lolo, as she's Read more

Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria Christens Baby Estelle


Updated 05/22/12 3:40 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Sweden Princess Estelle Christening

Queen Elizabeth II isn't the only female monarch in Europe celebrating milestones this year. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and her husband of two years — her former personal trainer Daniel Westling — welcomed a baby girl in February, and today she and the rest of the Swedish royal family attended baby Princess Estelle's christening at the royal chapel in Stockholm. Princess Estelle is Read more

Sugar Bride Guide: Advice


Updated 05/22/12 11:47 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Wedding Advice From Brides

When you're planning your big day, some of the best tips along the way come from the women who've been there. So to help you out, we've been sharing first-hand wedding experiences from recent brides and brides-to-be in our office with our Sugar Bride Guide. Our ladies dished on their sweet proposal stories, their personal song selections, their traditional and nontraditional details, and the ways Read more

Oscar de la Renta Resort 2013 Takes Us on a Luxe Ladylike Picnic — See the Complete Collection Here


Updated 05/24/12 8:27 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Oscar de la Renta Resort 2013 Pictures

Oscar de la Renta's Resort 2013 collection offered up a plethora of plush, picnic-ready looks for sunny days ahead. And while you may have pastoral images of lazy lawn spreads and fruit-filled wicker baskets in mind, this country-chic girl wears her gingham prints in luxe satins and silks. The iconic designer presented a cool mix of traditionally sleek looks — black-and-white short suits, apple Read more

Why Everyone (Even 20-Somethings) Should Make a Will


Updated 05/22/12 10:02 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Should I Make a Will?

Getting a will is not just for those who are on the cusp of retiring. People of all ages should consider writing one, says Business Insider. Here's why. Despite the well-known fact that everyone alive today will kick the bucket at one point or another, nearly 60 percent of Americans admitted in a 2011 poll conducted by online legal service Rocket Lawyer that they didn't have a will. RELATED: 14 Read more

Sex and Hare Krishna: Mad Men's Mother Lakshmi Didn't Follow the Rules


Updated 05/21/12 1:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sex and Hare Krishna

This week on Mad Men, we get a visit from Paul Kinsey, who has gone from progressive, pipe-smoking copy editor to confused Hare Krishna devotee. The Hare Krishna movement was founded in NYC in 1966, the year that's coming to a close on this season, and attracted beatniks like Allen Ginsberg and Beatle George Harrison, one of its most famous followers. The International Society for Krishna Read more

Birthday Traditions From Around the World: Test Your Knowledge


Updated 03/18/11 11:05 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Birthday Traditions From Around the World

Birthdays are a special time in any part of the world — cue the lavish parties, presents, and cake pops! — but there are many celebratory traditions that are unique to a country. Already an expert on placenta traditions around the world? Try your hand at what you know about global birthday traditions, from the World Family Policy Center! Take the Quiz Read more