No-Fuss 3-Ingredient Sides

For parties, she serves it witha dipmade from 4 oz of goat cheese and 3 tbsp of honey. Sweet Potato Puffs For a fun twist on standard sweet potatoes, try Lindsay Livingston’sSweet Potato Puffs. “For extra flavor, grill the watermelon!” (Sprinkle with paprika if desired.) Add cheese, says Elle Penner, R.D., who blogs atNutritionella. (Add salt and pepper to taste.) Add a touch of salt or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving....

June 10, 2013 · 1 min · 73 words · Linda Phillips

We Tried It: The Cronut

Happy National Doughnut Day, y’all! (If you didn’t know, now you do.) Eva and Cory braved the city streets to give you an inside peek at the cronut craze. 6:00 AM: We’re the only person on the Q-train platform that’s not wearing scrubs. Somehow, our mission to get cronuts seems equally important. 7:00 AM: We want coffee. Took turns going on Starbucks and bathroom runs; we needed a change of scenery....

June 7, 2013 · 1 min · 174 words · Kelly Gamble

14 Effective Butt Exercises That Don't Require Weights

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. If you’re looking forbutt exercises, look no further than your own living room. Katie Thompson All you need is your bodyweight and a bit of room to move. The muscles in your buttthat’s the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimusare pretty darn important....

June 1, 2013 · 1 min · 155 words · Anthony Taylor

How to Not Look Dumb Doing Yoga

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Let the instructor know you’re new, and mention any injuries, questions or concerns you might have. Wait until after meditation, then enter as quietly as possible and sit near the door. “Women, don’t wear tops that are too loose,” says Burkhart. “You might show off more than you anticipated when in Downward Dog....

May 30, 2013 · 2 min · 230 words · Michael Lewis

Summer Essentials Under $20

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. How cute are these? And at $18, they aren’t the cry-when-you-lose-‘em jot down. Need Supply, $18. Either of these works great as a gift. Ulta three-piece turquoise set, $15;Lather candle sampler$18. Summer haircan be tough to pull off, but we got you. Gatsby’s texture mist has argan oil and sea salt to create waves on wet or dry hair....

May 29, 2013 · 2 min · 384 words · Sean Allen

Summer Styles Under $100

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Printed pants are so in this season, and this pretty pattern won’t set you back too much. Joe Fresh Print Pull-On Pant, $29. You won’t mind watching the time with a sporty piece like this. Adidas Originals Santiago Rubber Watch, $65. This chic floral skirt is work-appropriate but can also be MVP for events like wedding showers and happy hours....

May 29, 2013 · 2 min · 418 words · Lisa Frazier MD

Train Like a SELF Editor

This self-identified non-runner has even found herself HIITing the beach for runs on the weekend! “I’m obsessed! I can upload all my runs online.” Sara’s Maintaining Workout Outdoors on a path with at least one big hill. Keep a steady pace for 4 to 5 miles. “I like being enveloped in music, in a dark space,” says Elaine. After around five songs, decrease resistance for a set of armwork using light weights for one song....

May 20, 2013 · 1 min · 169 words · Gregory Berry

Networking Tips They Don't Teach You in College

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Begin Carrying Personal Business Cards …beforeyou graduate. Sites likeMoo.comandMinted.commake it easy and affordable to print your cards. Try a New Activity Weirded out by the idea of attending a so-called “networking event?” The worst she can say is no, right? “Get rid of slang language....

May 19, 2013 · 1 min · 174 words · Maria Young

Sneaky Grocery Store Money Wasters

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Make your own treats from scratch avoiding the preservatives. It’s perfect for tomato sauces and dishes like lasagna. Super Saver SolutionUnless you’re a true smoothie fiend, stick with 10-ounce bags. Find a cute reusable water bottle that you’re happy to carry around, too. Super Saver SolutionIt only takes a few seconds to grab a grater....

May 19, 2013 · 2 min · 219 words · Stephanie Ponce

It's a Thing: Themed Spin Rides

Remember theme parties in college? They ranged from regular (blacklight) to raunchy (i.e. Golf Pros and Tennis Hoes). Now, spin and cycling studios are taking the fun and outrageousness of theme party culture into the gym. “At Flywheel, we’re always looking for ways to exceed our riders' expectations. HIs favorite themed ride to date? “Boy Bands Vol. (Check him out in the pic at left,dressed as AJ from the Backstreet Boys....

May 17, 2013 · 2 min · 292 words · David Boyer

"I Watched My Friend Self-Destruct"

She was as happy and chatty as ever. Actually, that wasn’treallythe last time, but I give a shot to remember her that way. She was 26, and it was just days before she died of liver failure from alcoholism. “Did she talk to you about her problem?” her stepmother asked me when I came out of Tessa’s room. I admitted that my warnings to Tessa about her drinking had been lukewarm and infrequent....

May 15, 2013 · 5 min · 995 words · Eric Hall

2013 Healthy Beauty Awards: Best Buys

See more winners:Body,Face,Makeup,Hair. “The scent is so sexy; I wish it were also a perfume,“says one tester. Best Volumizing Shampoo The lightweight formula is a miracle heavy hitter. “My hair looked and felt healthier,“a serial colorer says. Best Shampoo for Shine Three bucks will get you"noticeable, long-lasting, salon-style shine. “Magic ingredient: a dose of weightless argan oil. Best Color-Enhancing Conditioner Sunscreen for your hair! UV filters won’t let color turn orangey....

May 15, 2013 · 2 min · 221 words · Mallory Moody

2013 Healthy Beauty Awards: Face

See more winners:Body,Makeup,Hair,Under $15 Buys. Bonus: Zinc calms redness. Best Face Scrub Cucumber and green tea"refresh skin. “Tiny jojoba beads slough away dead cells"and even remove makeup,“a tester notes. “The secret sauce: serious hydrators like sodium hyaluronate and squalene. “I actually felt it firm my face in a short time,“a user says. Best SPF 35+ for Face The verdict:“Went on smooth and has absolutely no scent. “Got sensitive skin? The natural UV filter, titanium dioxide, won’t irritate....

May 15, 2013 · 1 min · 149 words · Michael Brown