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Rewind: This Week's Buzz

BuzzSugar — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 08:00:45 PST

This week I prepared for the Thanksgiving celebration in a Buzz-y manner:

Check out my Thanksgiving Buzz Brainteasers, with questions about Thanksgiving episodes of Friends, Felicity, and Gilmore Girls.
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is one of my favorite Thanksgiving treats, and it got me thinking about all the Charlie Brown TV specials. Which Charlie Brown special is your favorite?
My Thanksgiving movie suggestion is Home for the Holidays, which was directed by Jodie Foster and stars Holly Hunter and Robert Downey Jr.
Speaking of Thanksgiving movies, check out my Thanksgiving movie quiz!
Tell me: What did you watch this Thanksgiving?
Finally, here's my list of entertainment-related things that I am most thankful for, from Judd Apatow and Tina Fey to my DVR machine and the ability to watch movies on airplanes.

And I started looking toward the holiday season with some Buzz-approved holiday gift guides:

Check out my ideas for what kinds of books, movies, games, and other things to give a teen boy or teen girl.
I also had some suggestions for entertainment-related gifts that seem momish and some for a cool daddy-o.
And I certainly didn't forget about Grandpa, Grandma, and your favorite aunts and uncles - they need fun holiday gifts, too!

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What Did You Watch on Thanksgiving?

BuzzSugar — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 14:00:00 PST

Thanksgiving is one of the great holidays for vegging out on the couch. There's football, of course, and the Macy's parade, but there are also lots of other viewing options (including all those great Thanksgiving movies and, this year, a ton of new episodes of primetime shows). What did you watch on Thursday?

Have a Fab Thanksgiving!

FabSugar — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 11:39:12 PST

Enjoy friends and fams and have a fabulous holiday. Don't eat too much, don't eat too little! Here's some Thanksgiving-inspired eye candy for you ... and don't forget if you're bored or need a break from the festivities, it's prime shopping time - especially for those relatives in the next room. Check out our holiday gift guide for ideas! xo

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DIY Spa Treatment: Thanksgiving-Inspired Body Scrub

BellaSugar — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:00:37 PST

You've gone out and bought all of these fresh ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner, but you've still got some leftovers lying around. Instead of watching them go bad or killing yourself trying to concoct a makeshift meal with minimal groceries, indulge your body and pamper your senses with this fresh and yummy Thanksgiving-inspired body scrub. It's really easy to make - and now your insides and your outsides can savor the goodness of comfort food! Here's what to do:

In a medium-sized saucepan, mix together and heat 2 oz. of apricot-kernel oil, 1 oz. of sunflower oil, and 1 oz. of jojoba oil.
Next, turn off the heat but add in 1oz. of cornmeal, one teaspoon of sugar, one tbsp. of ground pecans, and six drops of lavender oil. Stir.
When everything is cool enough for your skin, stand on a large towel (this could get messy) and gently rub the mixture onto your body in circular motions. Don't forget about your toes, your neck, and your knees - but you will want to avoid your face.
Rinse off in a warm shower and don't use any soap. Allow the oils to moisturize your skin. When you are about to get out of the shower, give your body a cool rinse and then gently pat your body dry.

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Happy Thanksgiving from BuzzSugar!

BuzzSugar — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 07:00:00 PST

Hope your turkey day is spectacular! Have you celebrated by taking my Thanksgiving movie quiz yet?

Since this is a day for giving thanks, I've rounded up a few of the entertainment-related things I'm most thankful for this year. What pop culture delights have earned your gratitude? Be sure to tell me below.

Judd Apatow. From Freaks and Geeks to Superbad to Knocked Up, the Everyman producer/writer/director has yet to disappoint. Plus, he's made geeks, nerds, and everyday schlubs cool - so thanks, Judd!

DVR technology. Yes, it screws up sometimes, cutting off a big revelation on Heroes or the last few minutes of American Idol. But that doesn't change the overall warm fuzzies I get when I think about how much more enjoyable my TV viewing has been since getting a DVR. Where would I be without it? Chained to the couch watching TV at its regularly scheduled time - and that's no fun at all.

What else am I giving thanks for? Just

Dr. Gregory House. He's snarky, he's grumpy, he's socially inappropriate, he's drugged half the time, and yet I still want him to be my boyfriend. That's the true mark of genius. I give half the credit to Hugh Laurie for keeping House so appealing (intellectually and, um, physically) and half to the writers for daring to dream up this curmudgeon in the first place.

Feist. She's adorable, soulful, sweet, fun and feminine. Her music always manages to comfort me or get me dancing. This year in particular we've seen the Rise of Feist, from being a lesser-known indie musician to having her music in iPod commercials and various TV shows, and performing on Letterman. As a live performer, she's simply mesmerizing. Basically, I want to be Leslie Feist when I grow up.

FX. Over the past year, there's not a network that's given me more TV-viewing pleasure. This summer's Damages was stunning; The Riches sucked me in; It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia delivers some of the best belly-laughs on television. Heck, maybe I'll even give Dirt a second chance. Only for you, FX.

Ned and Chuck of Pushing Daisies. They may be the most chaste lovers on TV, and yet I'm more fully invested in their relationship than I am in any Mer-Der developments. They kiss through plastic! They hold hands through gloves! They dance in bee suits! They talk, all the time! They're completely adorable, and right now, they're my favorite fictional couple of the year.

Andrew Bird. Sometimes I forget just how much I love Andrew Bird. But as soon as I pop one of his CDs into my stereo or dial up a song on iTunes, I'm brought right back into his swirling, symphonic, whistling-filled wonderland. And the man has some of the best hair in rock-and-roll, to boot.

Airplane movies. What did people do before they had The Devil Wears Prada or Talladega Nights keeping them company on long cross-country flights? This now seems like a basic necessity when taking long trips, but think about it, seriously. Traveling would be so much more tedious without in-flight entertainment!

Netflix. It wasn't until I had to make an impromptu run to my local video store the other day that I realized how spoiled I've become by Netflix. For less than the cost of two theater tickets each month, I have thousands and thousands of movies at my disposal, without having to worry that one of my neighbors has rented the last copy of Home for the Holidays. Plus, I've rented so many TV shows that I totally missed the first time around, a must for this job.

Tina Fey. Every time I think I've said all I can say about Tina Fey, she comes up with another brilliant project or stop-in-your-tracks-hilarious episode of "30 Rock," and I'm worshiping at the altar of Fey all over again. She's not just one of the funniest funny ladies around; she's also a revolutionary in her field. Here's hoping we'll have comedy up-and-comers to watch for years thanks to her.

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Happy Thanksgiving from geeksugar!

GeekSugar — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 06:00:50 PST

Today is a day to give thanks, spend time with family and friends and yes, indulge with some Super Mario Galaxy gaming action! I would like to send a ginormous geeksugar THANK YOU to the readers for sharing your views, opinions and fabulous tech tips over the past year. Wishing you a very safe, joyous and yummy Thanksgiving!

Cooking with your laptop is like drunk texting-don't do it! According to Valleywag, getting gravy out of your MacBook Pro ain't easy. - Valleywag
Wondering how popular the Kindle is? It sold out in just five and a half hours! - Engadget
RIM is already whipping up a new OS for the BlackBerry and it may include a touchscreen. - CrunchGear
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree will be going green this year by being covered with 30,000 multicolored LED lights strung on five miles of wire. - CNN
Are you a Skype user? Check out the latest Skype travel mouse which features a LCD display, numeric keypad and a speakerphone option. - Oh Gizmo!

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Buzz Brainteaser

BuzzSugar — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 03:00:00 PST

Welcome to Buzz Brainteaser, the trivia feature on BuzzSugar! Every weekday I'll test your knowledge about TV shows, music and movies. If you enter in the correct answer, you win points! In the Gilmore Girls episode called "Deep Fried Korean Thanksgiving" (Season Three), how many different Thanksgiving invitations do Lorelei and Rory accept?

Buzz Trivia: Thanksgiving Movies

BuzzSugar — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:30:14 PST

In honor of Thanksgiving, test your knowledge with my quiz all about some of my favorite Thanksgiving movie moments!

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Thanksgiving Beauty Treats

BellaSugar — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:00:36 PST

Thanksgiving is practically here, and smells of stuffing, cranberry sauce, yams, and pumpkin pie are sure to fill your home with warmth and comfort! Here are a few great beauty products that re-create some of these festive aromas. Also, if Thanksgiving isn't at your place, these items make great gifts for the host or hostess - so have a happy turkey day!

Philosophy Cranberry Shower Gel ($20) is a tangy three-in-one bath and body product. It's a shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath with a gentle formula that is safe for everyday use. The cranberry aroma is great for helping calm and relax the mind and body after the craziness of the holidays.

For two more Thanksgiving beauty treats,

Pilgrim Ducky Soap ($3.50) is a an adorable and quirky way to celebrate the harvest season! It is made from glycerin and is hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic, and gentle enough even for a baby's skin.

For a limited time, it is available in a ginger-orange scent, but it can be made fragrance-free if you prefer.

Healthy Sexy Hair Pumpkin Rehydrating Shampoo ($11.99) is a moisturizing, nourishing, and energizing cleanser for your hair and scalp. Since it's packed with pumpkin enzymes, it also helps promote circulation, adds shine, and protects your hair against free-radical damage.

In addition, it contains pumpkin fatty acids, panthenol, beta carotene, aloe, wheat-germ oil, and vitamins A, C, and E. It is safe for all hair types and is safe and gentle enough for everyday use.

What to Netflix: Home for the Holidays

BuzzSugar — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 06:00:00 PST

Home for the Holidays is not a feel-good holiday film. But the movie still is one of my favorite choices for post-pumpkin pie viewing on Thanksgiving Day. And the reason for that is simple: No matter how annoying, infuriating or downright dysfunctional your family may be, it's still hard to top the Larsons.

Here's an idea of what things are like for Claudia Larson (Holly Hunter), the main character of this 1995 Jodie Foster-directed film: In the movie's opening minutes, she loses her job, makes out with her soon-to-be ex-boss, and is informed that her teenage daughter plans to have sex - and that's before she gets on a plane to visit her severely screwed-up family in Baltimore. Once there, she's confronted by a whole slew of uncomfortable situations: sleeping in the room next to her chain-smoking, wig-wearing, hyper-critical mother (Anne Bancroft); being gently pushed toward a romance with her little brother's friend and business partner (Dylan McDermott); dealing with a sad-sack high school flame who's grown up into a sad-sack heater repairman who solemnly tells Claudia, "Well, merry Christmas, in case I never see you again."

What's great about Home for the Holidays is that it's neither too light nor too dark. It's wryly funny but mostly not goofy, save for a scene where a turkey goes flying into one Larson's lap. The characters are more fully drawn than in many family films: Yes, the Larsons are types, but they're not just "the gay brother" and "the quirky aunt," rather "the gay brother who takes Polaroids of his family naked" and "the quirky aunt who has 200 plants, gives away lamps, and makes necklaces out of Froot Loops." (Incidentally, Geraldine Chaplin deserves a medal for her portrayal of the latter.) And there are no deep, dark revelations or scenes that will leave you sobbing - just the slow, creeping realization that no matter how nutty your family may be, they're still the best thing you've got.

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