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Book Recommendations From Buzz's Mom

BuzzSugar — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:30:35 -0700

My mom is an avid reader so books are a reliable gift option when Mother's Day rolls around. We have similar tastes but there are definitely some books she gets more excited about than I do. I sometimes ask my friends about their mothers' favorite books to get gift ideas for for my mom, so I thought I'd do the reverse here in case you're scrambling for a last-minute gift for your mom or grandma. So, here are some books my mom likes, in her own words.

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Buzz Gift Guide: Entertaining Dad

BuzzSugar — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:30:07 -0700

Dads: They're just like us. They, too, need good entertainment within arm's reach to keep life fun, so today I'm sharing a couple of gift ideas that I've got my eye on for Father's Day!

What dad wouldn't kill for the newly released collector's edition of Dirty Harry? This package comes with everything a fan would want related to the movie series, which stars Clint Eastwood as the macho San Francisco police inspector, including a new retrospective documentary titled The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry. Go ahead, make dad's day.

Music-wise, Al Green is the coolest cat of all - and his new album features duets with young singers including John Legend and Corinne Bailey Rae, so it's a great candidate for a daddy-daughter sing-along.

I recently passed Ian McEwan's novel Saturday on to my dad while on vacation, and he gave it two thumbs up. It's the story of a middle-aged man who has everything you could want in life - a career, great kids, a loving wife - whose ordinary day takes an extraordinary turn that pushes his courage to the limits.

Finally, if you want to sit down and laugh with your dad this Father's Day, you'd do well to stay away from films like Knocked Up (awkward). Try introducing him to the goofy fun of the Flight of the Conchords HBO show instead.

Dirty Harry Ultimate Collector's Edition ($60)	Flight of the Conchords - The Complete First Season ($24)
Lay It Down, Al Green ($13)	Saturday by Ian McEwan ($13)

BuzzSugar Gift Guide Wrap-Up

BuzzSugar — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 11:32:09 -0800

This past week I've been bringing you BuzzSugar Gift Guides for all of the pop-culture junkies on your list, from movie fans and music snobs to TV addicts and musicians. Just in case you missed one, you can click on the links below for some last-minute gift ideas; there are still five more days to shop!

The TV Addict

The Film Geek

The Music Snob

To see the rest, read more

The Budding Film Buff

The Musician

BuzzSugar Gift Guide: The Musician

BuzzSugar — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 05:34:07 -0800

I know you all probably still have some holiday shopping to do, but don't worry: BuzzSugar is here to help with gift ideas for all of the pop-culture junkies on your list. Today's final installment: the Musician. These great gifts for all the music-makers in your life will stop them from being tortured souls at least for a little while. (Read yesterday's post, the Budding Film Buff.)

Under $50

Strobe-e Keychain Guitar Tuner, $9.99. This gadget puts all of a guitarist's necessities-guitar tuner, keychain, bottle opener, and flashlight-in one place.

Earlove Hi-Fi Earplugs, $10.99. These protectors won't cancel out sound quality, so your musician can rock out without fear of permanent hearing damage.

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$50 to 100

Sony MDR7505 Professional Sealed Ear Stereo Headphones, $79. My musician friend swears by these headphones, saying that producers and mixers everywhere love them because they are "very true to the original source sound."

Over $100

Line 6 Toneport KB37 Keyboard, on sale now for $299.99. This super-loaded keyboard doubles as a recording device for guitar and vocals.

BuzzSugar Gift Guide: The Budding Film Buff

BuzzSugar — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 05:39:03 -0800

I know you all probably still have some holiday shopping to do, and if you're anything like me, you still have a LOT of holiday shopping to do. But don't worry: BuzzSugar is here to help with gift ideas for all of the pop-culture junkies on your list. Today's installment: the Budding Film Buff. Here are four great ideas for the person who doesn't know everything about movies yet but will soon. (Read Friday's installment, the Music Snob.)

Under $50

"The A List: The National Society of Film Critics' 100 Essential Films," $17.95. Help your young film fan get up to speed with this list of key movies, from "Annie Hall" to "The Wizard of Oz."

Premiere subscription, $18 for two years (20 issues). This magazine is a must for anyone who wants to know what really goes on behind the scenes in Hollywood.

Two more, so read more

$50 to $100

Zenith Portable DVD Player, $99.99. Movie nights can go on the road with this handy device. (If you're feeling a little more generous, check out GeekSugar's guide to portable DVD players between $130 and $400.)

Over $100

One-year Netflix subscription, $215.88. Getting three movies at a time, the burgeoning film buff should get through the classics in no time.

BuzzSugar Gift Guide: The Music Snob

BuzzSugar — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 04:00:24 -0800

I know you all probably still have some holiday shopping to do, and if you're anything like me, you still have a LOT of holiday shopping to do. But don't worry: BuzzSugar is here to help. Through next week, I'll be posting gift ideas for all of the pop-culture junkies on your list. Today's installment: the Music Snob, that friend with the great iTunes library who still listens to vinyl, too. (Read yesterday's installment, the Film Geek.) Here are three gift ideas that will finally impress the music lover in your life.

Under $50

The Art of Rock Posters from Presley to Punk, $9.92. This pocket-size art book is one that you can flip through over and over.

To see the rest, read more

$50 to $100

Apple iPod Shuffle, $79. The serious music addict can never have too many iPods, and this one acts as a great extra gadget.

Over $100

Bob Dylan: The Limited Edition Set, $199.98. This 15-disc set features all the most important Dylan albums in the very high-fi Super-Audio CD format.

BuzzSugar Gift Guide: Film Geek

BuzzSugar — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 06:18:51 -0800

I know you all probably still have some holiday shopping to do, and if you're anything like me, you still have a LOT of holiday shopping to do. But don't worry: BuzzSugar is here to help. Through next week, I'll be posting gift ideas for all of the pop-culture junkies on your list. Today's installment: the Film Geek who knows movie history backwards and forwards. (Read yesterday's installment, the TV addict.) Here are five gift ideas that will finally impress the film geek in your life.

Under $50

Caddyshack Dancing Gopher, $24.99. Trust me: This ridiculous thing will secretly delight almost any hyper-critical movie lover.

Power Glow Light Pen, $11.95. With this gadget, your movie geek can take notes at the theater and then post reviews on BuzzSugar.

Three more, so read more

$50 to $100

Still Moving: The Film and Media Collections of The Museum of Modern Art, $52. This giant volume by Steven Higgins compiles nearly 500 film stills from the MOMA's extensive collection, ranging from early silent films to modern-day masterpieces.

Over $100

Best Picture Oscar Collection, $189.99. With this 18-DVD collection, you can ensure that Film Geek will always have the Oscar greats at the ready.

FinalDraft, $229. If your Film Geek cuts down every single movie that comes out, maybe it's time he or she wrote a film. This is THE computer program to use when writing screenplays, so you can tell your Film Geek coolly, "It's an industry standard."

BuzzSugar Gift Guide: The TV Addict

BuzzSugar — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 06:30:58 -0800

I know you all probably still have some holiday shopping to do, and if you're anything like me, you still have a LOT of holiday shopping to do. But don't worry: BuzzSugar is here to help. Starting today and continuing through next week, I'll be posting gift ideas for all of the pop-culture junkies on your list. Today's installment: the TV Addict. Here are four totally great TV gift ideas to suit both small and big budgets.

Under $50

"The Office" Dwight Schrute Bobblehead, $18. Remember the episode where Dwight gets his own bobblehead? Fans of the show will.

Desperate Housewives Cookbook: Juicy Dishes And Saucy Bits, $20.95. The name alone is enough to make "Housewives" fans giggle with glee.

To see the rest, read more

$50 to $100

The "Project Runway" Chloe Bag, $95. Designed by season two winner Chloe Dao, this cute canvas bag bears one of Tim Gunn's catch phrases, "carry on."

Over $100

Six Feet Under: The Complete Series Gift Set, $209.99. You'll be hard-pressed to find a TV fan who wouldn't revel in this 25-disc, graveyard-packaged set.

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Buzz Gift Guide: Your Cool Adult Sister

BuzzSugar — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:20:45 -0800

Black Friday is just around the corner, so I hope you're keeping up with my gift guides for a holiday shopping head start.

Today we're tackling your adult sis - sometimes the sister you're closest to in age and interests can somehow be the hardest to shop for. She's hip and a total pop culture junkie like you, so you don't want to let her down. Gift her this Journey Tee to appeal to her appreciation of irony - plus, you can always borrow it from her later.