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Getting in shape doesn't have to mean cardio machines and weight rooms (as exciting as that sounds). Humor your body to an alternative workout, from a ropefest that plays on a love of punk rock to a studio brimming with backup dancer wannabes. A successful routine is one you can stick with, and we're confident that at least one of these will make you enthusiastically sweat.

Looking for that elusive perfect pair of jeans? These Twin Cities shops have a great denim selection--from designer to distressed--that's sure to fit any style and quench any jeans jones.

There's never a bad time to rock out a pair of new jeans. Always in season and always in style, a good set of jeans can make you feel cool, comfortable, sassy and studly--all at the same time. So don't short-change yourself. Check out these denim parlors for the trendiest pair your money can buy, no matter what trends you follow.

Ahhh jeans, it's hard to find just the right style, fit and price--but everyone needs a good pair to relax and look good in. Whether you like them bejeweled, tattered or plain, we've picked out a few spots that can make your denim dreams come true.

Blue jeans are manufactured for just about everyone's taste in mind. Trend-setters strut down the street with flared or slim jeans adorned with sparkling gems and fancy threading on the pockets, cowpokes like the boot-cut style, hip-hop music lovers wear the baggy jeans and rockabilly purists go for dark, denim trousers. The choices are endless. Find out where you can buy the latest designer to vintage denim styles in Orlando Citysearch's jeans guide.

You eat organic, shop local and take mass transit, but have you given a second thought to what gets put on your skin at the spa? Be one with nature and get seriously relaxed at these Boston spas that use natural, often chemical-free, components. Between botanically based product lines and sacred ancient techniques, your body will be cleansed of impurities with no guilt-trip strings attached.

In a recession it's oh-so easy to just buy into discounts and bulk deals. But sometimes it's better to wait, save your money and spend it on things that are memorable. Finding a choice item that you will cherish for years is worth making the wallet a little lighter. From choosing Cantoni over IKEA to taking a holiday in San Francisco instead of St. Simons, we've got your guide to living the high life in low times.

Remember the days of throwing a handful of change down on the counter and saying, "What can I get for this?" We do. Partly because we said it just last week! We're allowed to, thanks to our new frugal foodie lookbook, 3 Buck Bites, a go-to guide for meals under $3.99. From adventurous ethnic eats to classic standards, you'd be surprised how far you can stretch those quarters you found between the couch cushions. Here are a few highlights. And if you've got some of your own share them with us--you could be featured next!

(Photo: Ben S., Cooking With The Single Guy)

When you have to cross meat, chicken and fish off the menu and you 'don't go there' with dairy and eggs, the options for a tasty meal in San Francisco may suddenly seem minuscule, right? Wrong! Meet Veggie Thing, our latest foodie lookbook showcasing the finest in cruelty-free feasting. Check out a few of our most favorite buzzed about and hidden delights you'll want to eat--without all the animal by-products that you won't--then head over to the site and submit your own veggie things to be featured next.

(Photo: Chelsea Lin)

Does the mere mention of something as simple as milk and cookies send you skyrocketing into sugar-coated bliss? Do you sleep at night with visions of gummy bears dancing in your head? Do you believe some ice cream sundaes are better than sex? Well, then: You. Are. Not. Alone. That's why we've created a finger-licking online lookbook called SugarBomber, the ultimate go-to guide for dessert devotees. Here is a sampling of Boston's finest, plus where you can go get 'em. And if you've already found a sweet spot on your own, make sure you submit it through the site! Who knows? We might feature your pick next. Bombs away!

(Photo: Christine Liu)