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Take Stock of Your In-Home Media Memberships
There's no greater time than the beginning of the year to check in with your in-home entertainment memberships and make sure you are getting the biggest bang for your buck and relishing the packages you have signed up for. The upkeep will not only help you maintain your resolve to live below your means, but it will allow you take stock of whether or not your services or habits are sustainable. Check in with the following before the end of the month in an effort to get organized.
Cost of Cable Continues to Rise: Are We Wasting Our Money?
There was a time when cable was one bill I didn't pay because I simply chose to go without it. I was living in an apartment that didn't have a comfy living room, and I wasn't home very much, so it seemed silly to pay for something that would go unused. My living arrangements have since changed, and my couch is so comfortable that it really does call my name at the end of a long day.
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New Sleek LaCie Hard Drives Designed by Philippe Starck
Today, the makers behind the glamorous gold hard drive and the rainbow bright flat cables — LaCie — is announcing its new sleek and sexy desktop hard drive and mobile hard drive. By teaming up with world renowned designer Philippe Starck, LaCie was able to create this new collection of drives which incorporate Starck's iconic design philosophy.
What's unique about the desktop hard drive is its touch-sensitive surface, which you can pre-program to open an application of your choice.
Ask a Geek Girl: What's With Carbonite and Should I Sign Up?
Dear GeekSugar,
My mom called me the other day freaking out about a Carbonite commercial, saying I should back up my photos before disaster strikes. I've actually seen the commercials late at night (I have to admit, I find them pretty funny), but can't really wrap my mind around why the service is. I have thousands of photos stored on my laptop and do worry it will quit on me one day and I will be left without copies.
Sniff Out Your Pet's Activity With the Sniftag
Curious what your pet is up to during the day, or how much exercise he really gets with your expensive dog walker? Wonder no more — the Sniftag can give you all the answers you need, and then some. All you need is an Internet connection .
Snip, Snip: 12 Little (and Big) Luxuries We've All Cut Back On
Last week readers shared some of the pre-recession luxuries they've cut back on in the last few months, and I was somewhat relieved to learn we're all scaling back on the same things. While tightening the budget and eliminating your favorite little pleasures isn't enjoyable, there's something reassuring about knowing we're all in this together. What so-called extravagances were the first to go?
Ritmo Prenatal: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?
Pregnant women are barraged with ads for products that are designed to ease their pregnancy and make their babies smarter in utero. I can't tell you how many coupons and brochures I have received for nutritional snack bars and belly creams while expecting.
I had long read about the benefits of playing music for children before birth, but had limited it to the radio in my car and my iPod speaker system.
6 Ways to Cut Back on Utilities and Household Costs
Running a household isn't cheap. Whether you're a renter or an owner, you have a collection of other costs — from insurance, utilities, and groceries to cleaning and repair fees. Most SavvySugar readers dish out a minimum of $100 per month on utilities alone.
Ask Savvy: Leaving the Nest Budget
Dear Savvy,
I moved back in with my parents about a year and a half ago to get my finances under control. I want to move out in the next few months but don't have a clue what my budget should look like. I want to live on my own (or with roommates) and be financially solvent — unlike the last time I was on my own.
Desire/Acquire: Wooden Tripod Floor Lamp
The Ralph Lauren Architect Floor Lamp ($600) is a chic, classic, and polished design that's ideal for the traditional homes of those cable-knit-sweater-wearing women. I find it très élégant with its rich red mahogany, and I love how it references the three-legged design of a surveyor's tripod. And, while I'm sure it's a very sturdy and high quality, I couldn't bring myself to spend 600 smackers on a floor lamp that's not a statement piece (this guy's more of a filler).
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