Kid-Friendly Products That Take the Burn Out of Bandage Removal and Shots


Updated 02/24/11 10:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make Shots Less Painful

The sting of shots and the burn of bandage removal are two things sick kids endure, and watching the processes can be equally painful for their parents. This morning, Dr. Travis Stork showed Rachael Ray a few of his favorite products to quell the pain. The first is a natural tonic concocted by an 8-year-old girl called Taking Off ($7 for 4 oz. bottle) that eases the rip of removing a band-aid. Read more

Would You Rather Take a Shot of Tequila or Whiskey?


Updated 10/04/10 4:18 PM · Posted by partysugar · 10 comments

Would You Rather Take a Shot of Tequila or Whiskey?

Since it's cocktail week here in San Francisco, I have spirits on the brain. When I was in my early 20s, I always took shots of tequila; however, now if someone offers me a shot, I ask for whiskey. Which do you prefer? Would You Rather Take a Shot of Tequila or Whiskey? Tequila Whiskey I don't take shots. Read more

Get Your Shots, It's National Immunization Awareness Month


Updated 08/02/10 4:26 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

August Is National Immunization Awareness Month

I dislike needles with a strong passion — I've even fainted before having blood drawn. But even though needles freak me out, I make sure that I am always up to date with my immunizations. August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and if you don't know where you stand with vaccinations like tetanus, HPV, or Hepatitis B, now is the time to check. The goal of National Immunization Awareness Read more

Do You Take Shots?


Updated 06/28/10 8:10 AM · Posted by partysugar · 20 comments

Do You Take Shots?

The first party we went to on Thursday night at the Food & Wine Classic was a cocktail party hosted by Grand Marnier. While there were top mixologists from around the country pouring cocktails, there was also a bar devoted to simply shots. Since it was the start of the event and I believe there is a time and place for everything, we treated ourselves to a few shots. How about you? Do you Read more

Edible Shot Glasses: Love Them or Hate Them?


Updated 04/24/10 3:53 PM · Posted by partysugar · 14 comments

Edible Shot Glasses: Love Them or Hate Them?

Edible shot glasses are nothing new — I've seen candy cane and chocolate ones — but until the other day, I'd never heard of gummy shot glasses. While shots in general are a little frat-ish, I think edible shot glasses are really fun. At the right time and right occasion, they can make a party more fabulous. How do you feel about them? Edible Shot Glasses: Love Them or Hate Them? Read more

6 Vaccinations You Should Know Something About


Updated 05/27/10 12:32 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 0 comments

6 Vaccinations You Should Know Something About

Shots, shots, shots. It seems like doggies require endless vaccinations, but do you know what they're being safeguarded against? Take these quizzes about six diseases that pups get protected for to see if you're a shot-recognizing expert. Quiz: Coronavirus Quiz: Rabies Quiz: Parvovirus Quiz: Hepatitis Quiz: Distemper Quiz: H3N8 Read more

Come Party With Me: Super Bowl — Drinks


Updated 01/29/09 5:44 PM · Posted by partysugar · 4 comments

Come Party With Me: Super Bowl — Drinks

When I think of the Super Bowl one drink comes to mind: beer. If you have a large crowd coming, consider getting a keg of your favorite beer. A keg should be ordered several days in advance and picked up the morning of the game. If your group is small, stock up on an assortment of brews and plenty of ice. To get the party going, make Jell-O shots. When guests arrive hand them a gourmet, Read more

What Do You Know About Rabies?


Updated 09/29/08 8:38 AM · Posted by PetSugar · 1 comment

What Do You Know About Rabies?

Today's World Rabies Day to raise awareness about the impact of human and animal rabies . . . so I've gathered some facts on this issue. Check yourself in this quiz – you may learn something! Source Take the Quiz Read more

Happy Hour: X-Rated Fusion Liqueur


Updated 02/27/09 7:51 AM · Posted by partysugar · 16 comments

Happy Hour: X-Rated Fusion Liqueur

While I normally prefer a classic cocktail or a glass of good whiskey, I've been known to enjoy a girly drink (or two) in my lifetime. Recently I've become obsessed with this brilliantly pink liqueur, X-Rated ($27). At first, the cheesy name and vibrant color made me nervous. I was afraid it was going to be overly sweet — more like cough syrup than a luscious liqueur. However, the rosy liquid Read more

Come Party With Me: Bachelorette — Drinks


Updated 03/17/10 10:14 PM · Posted by partysugar · 7 comments

Come Party With Me: Bachelorette — Drinks

Having a fabulous selection of alcoholic beverages at your bachelorette party is as important as having delicious food. Drinks will help unacquainted guests mingle more freely and will allow the entire group to loosen up. For Elena's lingerie shower in my Vegas hotel room, I'll have an unlimited supply of her favorite Champagne, Sofia Blanc de Blancs. To get guests in a wild mood, I'll set shots Read more