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• Savvy’s Low-Cal Chocolate Mug Cake

  

  A few months ago I found a recipe for chocolate mug cake. For those of you who are new, it’s basically a single serving of chocolate cake that you make in your... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2012 HEALTHY LIVING, RECIPES

• What Are BPAs?

  

  BPA stands for bis-phenol A and is a chemical compound that has been used to make certain plastics and resins for the last 25 years or so. It’s purpose is to... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 CURRENT, DEBATE, HEALTH, SCIENCE

• Review: Hydros Filtering Water Bottle

  

  One of the many items that I snagged to review on my day at GreenFest NY was the Hydros Water Bottle. I’ve been in the market for a filtering water bottle for... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2012 LIFESTYLE

• 10 Easy Earth Day Ideas

  

  Recycle – Yep. You know how to do it, but do you actually do it? The easiest way to recycle is to make sure you have a designated area to do so. Need ideas? Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2012 LIFESTYLE

• More Pics from the Natural Hair Meetup!

  

  Here’s more pictures from the meetup! Thank you so much to Monet a Savvy Brown reader and event participant! Enjoy! Savvy and Scarlett Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2012 LIFESTYLE

• Cheap Dresser Drawer Organization

  

  So the next stop on my Spring Cleaning journey is my bedroom dresser drawers. They were a mess. And it always takes me forever to find stuff anyway, so I... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2012 LIFESTYLE

• Be a Wonder Curl Natural Hair Model at the Meetup!

  

  BE A NATURAL HAIR MODEL AT THIS WEEKEND’S MEETUP!Looking for a natural hair model for this weekend’s meetup in Brooklyn!Enter to have your hair styled in a... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2012 LIFESTYLE

• Yes To Blueberries Smoothing Cleanser Review

  

  Every now and then, I like to switch up my beauty routine, just so my skin doesn’t build up an immunity of sorts to what I’m doing. Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2012 LIFESTYLE

• Upcycled Linen Closet Redo

  

  I hate parting with well-made pieces of furniture that I’ve had for years. So it should be no surprise that years ago, I decided to take the old armoire from... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2012 LIFESTYLE

• Simple Spice Vegan Scones

  

  One chilly Saturday morning, I got it in my head that I wanted to have scones for breakfast with tea. However, I really didn’t feel like walking down to the... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2012 LIFESTYLE

• My New Natural Poo Method

  

  I’m excited about my new shampoo reggie because it’s saves money, product, water and detangling time! Of course it’s sulfate, paraben, mineral oil and cone-free. Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Cheap Green Way to Clean Up Pet Hair

  

  I have a love/hate relationship with my two cats. They are fun and affectionate and really don’t care what I look like, or how off-key I sing or if my socks... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2012 LIFESTYLE

• Olive Oil Pre-Poo Method

  

  I was telling my cousin that I was looking for a new deep conditioner and she mentioned that she used olive oil to condition her hair and scalp.Well duh. Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2012 LIFESTYLE

• DIY Budget Workouts

  

  One of my New Year’s Resolutions (like half the country) is to shed a few pounds. But another New Year’s Resolution is to stick to a budget! A third New Year’s... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2012 FITNESS

• Savvy’s Banana Almond Java Breakfast Smoothie

  

  I was in a hurry the other morning and lamented the fact that I really wanted a smoothie for breakfast. I also hadn’t gotten much sleep and I really needed... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2012 LIFESTYLE

• Review: Shea Moisture Organic Shea Butter Shampoo

  

  I kept passing this stuff whenever I was at Target, because I remember the old Shea Moisture brand, (remember the ones in the white bottles with the red and... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2012 LIFESTYLE

• Big Chunky Knitted Cowl Pattern

  

  I’ve had several people ask me where I get some of the knitwear that I’ve posed in on the site, and to be honest, I can’t usually find exactly what I want, so... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, LIFESTYLE

• 12 Ways to Fight the Holiday Crazies

  

  Don’t let the holidays make you crazy, broke or gain 30 pounds. That’s just putting more pressure on those New Year’s Resolutions you never keep. Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2011 LIFESTYLE

• DIY Winter Foodie Masks

  

  When the temperature drops, I tend tend to drink less water, (because I’m cold!) and my skin suffers. So I’ve gone back to my weekly facial routine, and it’s... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2011 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Review: Wonder Curl Butter Than Love

  

  My girl Scarlett is back with some new products in the Wonder Curl line and I couldn’t wait to try them! I’ve reviewed and done giveaways on her Wonder Curl... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2011 LIFESTYLE