Oldies but Goodies: 5 Reasons to Adopt an Adult Shelter Dog


Updated 10/13/11 9:29 AM · Posted by · 26 comments

Reasons to Adopt an Adult Pet

In honor of the ASPCA's Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, it's high time to address some of the hardest pups to place out there . . . the older dog in a shelter. Stuck with stigmas of "reject," "difficult," or worse, they often get overlooked for the fresh starts of playful puppies. Well, as someone who's raised a few pets from lil ones, it's not all fun and fluff. Before you head straight for the Read more

4 Tips to Organize Your Medicine Cabinet


Updated 04/11/12 12:16 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Organize a Medicine Cabinet

The medicine cabinet is a part of the home that no one really thinks about . . . until you need something from it. And when you finally do, you might find yourself wading through the items that should have been discarded to get to the medication you need. Or perhaps you're missing the needed item because you never noticed you were low on it because of the mess. Take some time to organize your Read more

To the Rescue: Choosing a Shelter Cat


Updated 06/10/11 3:55 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 3 comments

How to Choose a Shelter Cat

Getting a new pet is an exciting time. . . but choosing one can be very overwhelming! It's hard not to get caught up in the "awwwwww" factor before considering the reality a new pet will bring to your family. The first thing to consider will be the amount of time you have to dedicate to your new pet. It should never be an impulse buy, so here are some quick tips to making educated Read more

iPad Games For Cats: Real or Fake?


Updated 05/20/11 1:05 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

iPad Games For Cats

Adults, kids, grandparents, even babies love using the iPad. But who's to say your pets can't get into it, too? This series of three iPad games was made just for your cats. Offering lots of colors and movement, these games will entertain your felines for days. Awesome idea — but is it real or fake? Take the Quiz Read more

Johnny Depp Talks Playing a Lizard, His Sex-Symbol Status, and Gets a Visit From Justin Bieber at the Rango Press Day


Updated 02/14/11 12:11 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Interview with Johnny Depp on Rango, His Sex-Symbol Status, and Why

Johnny Depp got lots of laughs at the press conference for his new movie Rango in LA yesterday. The actor was joined by his costars, Abigail Breslin and Isla Fisher, as well as director Gore Verbinski at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills. Johnny plays the movie's title character, a pet lizard who is forced to save the day after a lie gets him in over his head. Johnny admitted that his own kids Read more

Tyler Florence Talks Picky Eaters and Sending Kids to Bed Without Dinner


Updated 08/04/11 3:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tyler Florence Homemade Baby Food

Though he races around the country serving up alternatives to fast food as the host of The Great Food Truck Race, Tyler Florence slows things down when it comes to feeding his own kids. The Food Network veteran and father of three — Miles, 14, Hayden, 4, Dorothy, 3 — is making it easier than ever for parents to cook healthy, veggie-rich meals for their kids. I sat down with the chef to Read more

Relax Already: Get Juvenile


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

De-Stress With Kids' Activities

Now that I'm an adult, I often think back to the days when I was a carefree little girl and the only things I had to worry about were which color dress to wear to school and where to get enough blankets to make a fort. When life's stresses get me down now, I take a cue from my girls and play like a kid. It really helps take my mind off frustrating grownup problems and calms me down so I can Read more

Do You Suffer From Asthma?


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

Do You Suffer From Asthma?

I didn't always have asthma. When I went away to college and came back home for Thanksgiving, that's when my symptoms began. I sadly developed allergies to the kitties I grew up with, and it triggered my coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness. It's pretty common to develop adult-onset allergies for a variety of reasons, and I guess I won the lottery when I developed both allergies and asthma. Read more