Who doesn't want to get a stronger, more toned body in less time? If you're a beginner, however, lack of knowledge about what to do or how to change your workout can lead to risky or ineffective routines. Make sure you keep your workouts effective — and stay injury-free — with these basic tips for taking your strength training to the next level. Read more

Having a c-section isn't something most women wish for, but it doesn't have to be a scary experience. Going into the procedure with some knowledge of what to expect helps mamas-to-be prepare for their post-surgery experience. We've rounded up some of the biggest surprises women face after leaving the operating room. Read more

Thought today would be a basic Friday? Nonsense — it's National Scrabble Day! Show off your word knowledge and celebrate the holiday with a round of the game tonight. For amateur etymologists who can't get enough of words, there's a Scrabble for every need. Seriously. Keep the traditional classic Scrabble game on the shelf tonight and practice your triple-letter score finest on one of these Read more

Welcome, welcome, the time has come for the first of the The Hunger Games films to hit theaters. Don't miss out on any of our Girl on Fire coverage. Test your knowledge of this trilogy versus another famous series, The Lord of the Rings, check out inspired geek gear, and discover which futuristic books you must read next in the slideshow. Photo courtesy of Lionsgate Read more

Your senses of taste and smell are inextricably linked. In fact, most of what you believe you're "tasting" actually comes from your nose. Your tongue can only taste five flavors (sweet, sour, salty, savory, and bitter), so it's up to your nose to determine whether you're eating a cream puff or peach preserves, for example. Your nose, not your tongue, really determines your favorite foods, so why Read more

Knowledge is king. The first step to creating change in your life is to know what you're doing wrong or why you need to change. I've picked out nine books that will better your life in 2012. Whether it's figuring out how to get out of debt, learning how to be happier, or trying to find ways to get a job, reading just one of these books is guaranteed to change your life for the better this year. Read more

Celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman has worked with the likes of Camilla Belle and Catherine Zeta-Jones, and he's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to makeup. We're thrilled that he's guest writing on BellaSugar over the next few weeks. Last week I met with a woman for lunch. Sitting across from her in the sunny LA eatery, I was shocked by her lashes. They were not her natural lashes, mind Read more

Rachel Zoe grabbed lunch with the vice president of her company, Mandana Dayani, in Beverly Hills yesterday. The business partners also stopped for an appointment and Mandana shared a picture of Rachel's stylish outfit from inside the office building on Twitter. Rachel had a different companion, her son Skyler, with her to run errands around town on Wednesday. He was in his usual fashionable Read more

Rachel Zoe and husband Rodger Berman brought their son Skyler to lunch at Le Pain Quotidien in West Hollywood on Friday. The stylish 8-month-old was decked out in plaid and a knit hat, just the latest piece in his extensive headwear collection. Rachel may take the lead when it comes to dressing her son in designer goods, but she did spare him the embarrassment of being at the whim of all her Read more

You wouldn't wear the same food costume every Halloween — so why trick-or-treat with the same candy? This year, try something new. If you're already well-versed in the categories of movie treats and nostalgic candies, then consider serving various candies from around the world. Need a bit of an education in global candy culture? Then test your knowledge of the world's candies and check out some Read more