Texts and Tunes: Name Your Tune


Updated 02/08/12 2:58 PM · Posted by babysugar · 9 comments

Name Your Tune CD for Children

If you want to give an original gift to a brand new baby, hop on the personalization train and order a Name Your Tune CD ($20). Each CD has 14 classic children's tunes that incorporate the new tot's name in the lyrics more than 80 times. It's truly a welcome to the world and the music encourages learning and language development. To see a list of songs on the CD, read more Read more

9 Freegan Tips to Save Money and the Earth


Updated 05/10/12 4:00 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Be a Freegan

Although most of us associate freeganism with dumpster diving, freegans actually do advocate much more than sifting through garbage for food. Madeline Nelson from freegan.info shared with me the ideology behind their lifestyle. She says, "Not all freegans are dumpster divers and not all dumpster divers are freegans. Freegans' focus is much broader and much more political — how to throw a cog Read more

The Spotify iPad App: Is It Worth Downloading?


Updated 05/06/12 10:43 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Spotify iPad App Review

The Spotify streaming service has taken over the music world om the past year. But while the company offers both an iPhone app and an incredible desktop application, it has neglected to create an iPad app — until this week. The recently released iPad app is only available to premium members ($10/month); however, you can sign up for a 48-hour trial run, no credit card required. Spotify's Read more

Marcela Valladolid's Party Guide This Cinco de Mayo


Updated 05/01/12 5:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cinco de Mayo Party Tips From Marcela Valladolid

With our favorite Mexican-themed holiday on the horizon, it's impossible to spend our time thinking about anything other than what we'll be serving come Saturday. Will there be tacos, tortas, or both? Which south-of-the-border beer should we buy? For more Cinco de Mayo advice, we enlisted the help of Marcela Valladolid, host of Food Network's Mexican Made Easy. Chef Marcela, who also stays busy Read more

What Did You Think of Veep?


Updated 04/25/12 6:33 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 4 comments

Veep TV Review

Julia Louis-Dreyfus is back on the screen as of last night's premiere of Veep on HBO. Louis-Dreyfus plays Selena Meyer, the United States' second-in-command, and is backed by a uniquely unskilled team of political strategists. In the first episode, not only does she botch a speech by accidentally slipping in a very un-PC joke, but her cabinet mistakenly sends an important card signed with her Read more

Welcome to the New PopSugar!


Updated 05/08/12 10:01 PM · Posted by · 14 comments

Welcome to the New PopSugar!

As you may have noticed, POPSUGAR underwent a bit of a Spring makeover! Wait, wait, don't panic — while it may look different, we're so excited to get even more of our awesome content to you every hour, second, and minute as it happens. This new look will get the best and most exciting stories you care about to you even faster. Over the past five years we've grown so much, and we want to show Read more

Geek Tip: Beam Photos Between iPhones


Updated 03/20/12 12:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Beam Photos Between iPhone and iPad

Sending a picture to a friend is now as easy as a beam between iPhones, no email or Facebook login required. First step in getting the WiFi wavelengths to work their magic is to have both Apple devices, whether it's an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch upgradde to iOS 5.1. Once the latest operating system is in gear, download the new iPhoto app for iOS ($5) to both gadgets. If you're transferring Read more

Apple Unveils New Apple TV Today


Updated 03/07/12 11:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

New Apple TV at iPad Apple Event

Before Tim Cook revealed the new iPad at today's Apple event, the company showed off its newest addition to your living room: the revamped Apple TV. Available next week for $99 with preorders starting today, the new Apple TV improves on its predecessor with a 1080p streamlined user interface, compatible with other Apple products. iPhone photos will automatically upload for viewing on Apple TV. Read more

Gas Prices Are Up! What You Can Do to Save


Updated 02/07/12 9:37 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Save on Gas

Unrest in the Middle East and the closing of American refineries have gas prices going up, up, and away for US consumers. Analysts are predicting that the prices may continue to rise. But don't worry, there are a number of methods to save on refueling your car. Here are some tips: Spend to Save: Look for deals around you that will help you save on your gas. For example, you can choose to Read more

Men, Women, and M&Ms Show Skin During this Year's Super Bowl Ads


Updated 02/06/12 6:40 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Super Bowl 2012 Ads

There were lots of reasons to tune in to the Super Bowl this year. Eli Manning vs. Tom Brady. Madonna's halftime show. And of course, the commercials. As expected, advertisers still think sex sells, and we saw many examples of sexualized, half-naked women during the commercial breaks. But they weren't the only ones to strip. David Beckham showed off his soccer bod for H&M and an M&M Read more