Designer-Worthy Denim Under $150!


Updated 08/10/11 4:24 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 1 comment

Lower-Price Denim Brands

You don't have to spend a ton of money to get a great pair of jeans. There are so many different denim choices out there, so we went ahead and selected our favorite labels that you need to know about. Whether you're in need of a cool black jean, searching for the perfect pair of high-waisted pants, or want to try out a '70s flare — Les Halles, Cheap Monday, and SOLD have you covered. And the Read more

Roundup: Large Area Rugs For $250 and Under


Updated 08/02/10 8:00 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Large Area Rugs For $250 and Under

If you're looking for a small accent rug, it's not too difficult to find a budget-friendly, stylish option. But when it comes to large area rugs, it gets trickier. I have a friend who's been on the hunt for an affordable rug for his living room, and he's realizing it's not an easy task. You can always try your luck at discount stores like Home Goods, go on a treasure hunt at vintage stores and Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Pomegranate Chicken With Walnuts


Updated 02/08/12 10:49 AM · Posted by partysugar · 2 comments

Easy Recipe For Pomegranate Chicken With Walnuts

Although I'm a fan of interesting vinegars and exotic sauces, it can be pricey to purchase a bottle of something you may only use once. That's why it's nice to look toward the juice aisle. Juice is an incredibly affordable flavoring agent — and you can drink it after you cook with it. In this recipe, cranberry pomegranate juice is used to season savory chicken thighs. It's an effortless dish Read more

Happy Hour: Red 2005


Updated 02/15/09 6:18 PM · Posted by partysugar · 5 comments

Happy Hour: Red 2005

Worried about what wine to pour for Valentine's Day? Have I got the perfect bottle for you! St. Francis Winery's 2005 Red blend is a spectacular wine at a shocking price. When I served this smooth-bodied wine to a girlfriend on Monday night, she guessed it was at least $25 a bottle. However, this succulent blend of five varietals — Merlot (58 percent), Syrah (25 percent), Cabernet Franc (9 Read more

The Cheapest Starbucks Secret Menu Drinks and Other Savvy Hits!


Updated 05/27/12 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Cheapest Starbucks Secret Menu Drinks and Other Savvy Hits!

Try the most affordable Starbucks secret menu drinks. 12 chores you can pay someone else to do. Expert tips on making your email inbox less overwhelming. 9 ways to earn extra cash when money is tight. The best travel deals this Summer. Here's a better way to research the companies you want to work for. Important things to know about paying for college. How to continue saving money after you've Read more

10 Tips to Save on Memorial Day Grocery Shopping


Updated 05/26/12 12:38 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Save on a Memorial Day Meal

It's fun to host people for a barbecue, but it can also get quite pricey when everyone isn't chipping in. Consumer expert Andrea Woroch provides suggestions to cut your grocery bill when shopping for your Memorial Day meal: Prepare most of your meal. Woroch says, "The general rule for prepared foods is that they are more expensive, and it's cheaper to buy the ingredients to prepare yourself." Read more

Savvy Links: 10 Guilt-Free Strategies For Saying No


Updated 05/25/12 2:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Say No

10 guilt-free strategies for saying no — Real Simple Celine Dion sells her $29 million private island — Tecca My nonprofit career means I can barely afford groceries — LearnVest Lessons new grads will learn — The Billfold The real reason single women may be working less — HuffPost Women How to do black-tie on the cheap — Corporette 6 tips to rocking yard sales this weekend — Read more

"I'm a 20-Something Seeking Literary Wisdom"


Updated 05/25/12 3:36 PM · Posted by · 10 comments

Books For Quarter Life Crisis

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I'll keep it brief, because I imagine my issue is one that virtually all women go through at multiple stages of life... Basically, I'm at a certain "milestone" in my life — my first career after college, my first time on my own, my first time having to be an adult in every sense of the Read more

9 Ways to Earn Extra Cash When Money Is Tight


Updated 05/24/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Earn More Money

I'm sure everyone can do with a little more cash in their wallets. Here are some great suggestions by Wise Bread for you to make extra money. Even though I'm self-employed full-time, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make more money. Earlier this year, I wrote a Wise Bread post on websites that can help you earn extra cash. More recently, I came across a blog post on Zaarly titled, Read more