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How the Grinch Prepared For Christmas

GiggleSugar — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:00:00 PST

Since the holiday passed, it's time to put that ~~Christmas tree back in storage dammit~~.

Yummy Link: Guacamole Grinch Sandwiches

YumSugar — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:51:31 PST

The children - real and young at heart - are going to love this one. With a little bit of bread and a whole lot of guacamole, you can make Grinch Sandwiches. Just don't let it sit out too long, or he's going to look mean and nasty. - Junk Food Blog

A Few of Lil's Favorite Things: December

babysugar — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 07:04:26 PST

Tis' the season to be shopping. Sure you'll get some great gifts later this month, but these are must haves for right now.

The Grinch turned 50-years-old on Saturday, National Grinch Day! Make sure to get your special 50th edition of Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas ($25) and cozy up with the family for story time. While the pages might get tattered and torn, the story remains relevant and entertaining year after year.
Flaunt your pregnancy curves in an Isabella Oliver outfit. She makes sleek and affordable designs for expectant mothers. So treat yourself to a fab new dress ($155 – $265) and feel divine at all of those holiday festivities.
Lots of families makes it a tradition to buy new pajamas for Christmas Eve. We don't encourage family dressing, but we do love the elfin striped organic cotton pajama ($28) from Hanna Andersson complete with the slipper socks ($18). Your lil munchkins will look delectable in the candy cane stripes.
We've seen the cute socks that Trumpette makes for lil ones, but now they have delved into making track shoes ($28) for baby, too. Your tot's sure to be the most fashion forward in her gang when she's rockin' the silver sneakers.
Who doesn't enjoy a snugly, warm blanket during winter? Baby deserves one, too. Made in Northern California, Robbie Adrian blankets are entirely organic and plush to the touch. The elegant blankets ($44-$116) are available in organic cotton fleece or velour with organic silk trimming in a variety of delicate hues.

20 Ways To Get Your Grinch On

GiggleSugar — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:02:00 PST

Not feeling the holiday spirit? Wish to spread your gloom to others by creating uncomfortable tension through awkward outbursts and unnecessary rudeness? Well, have we got the list for you! Here are twenty ways to get your Grinch on this holiday season:

IN THE COMMUNITY
• 1: Give the Salvation Army a dollar -- if it promises to "lay off the damned bells for a stinkin' minute!"

• 2: Knock over the neighborhood kids' snowman because ... well, just because. The world's a harsh place -- they might as well learn that now.

• 3: Roadways and store parking lots at Christmastime are sites of the most abhorrent treatment of our fellow man outside of war. Giving motorists the finger does not guarantee a safe merge.

FRIENDS AND FAMILY
• 4: Mash under the mistletoe, early and often!

• 5: Scream at your already-crying kids in the toy aisle, "Shut up -- it's not for you!!!"

• 6: At your in-laws' holiday dinner, beg them to pull out your spouse's wackiest childhood photos. Then stash a couple for later blackmail purposes.

• 7: When Aunt Wilma arrives at the party carrying her antler-wearing toy poodle, tell her that she and the pooch are starting to look more alike.

• 8: Regift back to the original giver. On purpose.

AT THE OFFICE
• 9: At your desk, put up an obnoxious musical display, reindeer dancing around a tree or a Santa with the nose you push to play "Jingle Bells."

• 10: Give the boss a gift in front of your co-workers, who will fire off vicious e-mails to each other about what a little suckup you are -- while thinking to themselves, "Why didn't I do that?"

• 11: For the Secret Santa gift exchange, pick up some lacy "sweet nothings" for your colleague in the next cubicle. Then wait for the call from Human Resources.

Wanna get grinchy at church?

read more AT CHURCH • 12: Arrive drunk and giggly at midnight mass -- and sit near your in-laws! • 13: Hog the communion wine. Get as much as you can. • 14: If you're a snorer, most definitely take a nap. • 15: Under no circumstance should you remove any item from the creche. Not even myrrh! AT THE OFFICE PARTY • 16: Nothing says “Happy Holidays” like a sparkly, cleavage-baring red V-neck at a noontime luncheon. • 17: Go ahead: Smuggle some booze into the "dry" office party. No one will notice the loud table. • 18: Whatever you do at the office party will live in legend for the rest of your (limited) career and eventually catch up to you at your next job. But if you want your spirited rendition of "Play That Funky Music" to be your claim to fame, who are we to steer you away from the stage? • 19: Mistletoe, schmistletoe. Stalk and grab co-workers with the gusto of Adrien Brody smooching Halle Berry at the Oscars. Say you were overcome by the holiday spirit! • 20: When someone asks about your new baby, tell them all about little Clyde and don't forget to describe your wife's stretch marks. "Elephants have smoother thighs than my wife" goes over like a fruitcake.

Buzz In: Who's Your Favorite Holiday Movie Character?

Shannon Vestal — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 05:30:14 PST

Merry Christmas! Hopefully, your holiday break has been full of rest, relaxation, and plenty of festive movies. I've already been watching and re-watching all of my old favorites, and I know that you guys have your favorite holiday films, but do you have a favorite character? From cute elves and Santas to deliciously fun villains like the Grinch, there are plenty of characters to choose from. I personally tend to love the characters I quote the most, like Clark Griswold, Kevin McCallister, and Buddy the Elf, but tell me - who's your favorite holiday movie character?

What to TiVo: Sunday

BuzzSugar — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 23:59:09 PST

8:00 How the Grinch Stole Christmas
9:00 Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas

8:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (repeat)
9:00 The Good Wife (repeat)
10:00 CSI: Miami (repeat)

8:00 The Simpsons (repeat)
8:30 The Cleveland Show (repeat)
9:00 Family Guy (repeat)
9:30 American Dad! (repeat)

8:15 Sunday Night Football: Bears at Packers (live)

Glee-ful Highlights From Episode "Extraordinary Merry Christmas"

Shannon Vestal — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:57:02 PST

I must be in the holiday spirit, because Glee made my heart grow three times this week. Early in the episode, the gang mentions how dreary last year's holidays were, what with Kurt being at another school and Sue destroying their tree and gifts, so they want to have a happier holidays. The show itself seems to take that sentiment to heart, and there's pretty much nothing but music, joy, and laughter in this episode.

If you're a holiday lover, I'm willing to bet this is one of your favorite episodes of all time - it definitely is for me, because watching the glee club perform old Christmas standards and fun original songs made me more than merry. I didn't mind that there's very little story development this week - just fun, and I'm already planning on watching the hilarious and wonderful Christmas special segment again. To break down all the festivities, just keep reading.

Jimmy Kimmel Gives America's Tots the "Worst Christmas Ever"!

Rebecca M Gruber — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:42:26 PST

Is there anything worse than a lump of coal in your stocking? If you're one of the kids whose parents took part in Jimmy Kimmel's latest challenge, the answer might be yes! On the heels of the late night host's hilarious dare to trick tykes into believing their parents ate all of their Halloween candy, he's back with what may be the meanest bluff of all. Check out how these tots reacted when their parents gave them early - but terrible - Christmas presents. It looks like the Grinch may be alive and well!

How to Have an Old-Fashioned, Fun, and Frugal Christmas

LearnVest — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:15:49 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy!

Ray-Bans aren't the only piece of the past worth revisiting.

There are also old-school photos, discreetly boozy drinks and Judy Garland. Let's go ahead and combine all three: It's Retro Christmas.

This year, we're planning to enjoy what we call "Retro Christmas": A return to holidays past, when the season was about togetherness rather than excess gifts, affection rather than perfection.

Although scaling down our celebrations means spending less money, that's not the point.

We’ve put together our plan for making this year special . . . and focused on elegance, simplicity and genuine holiday spirit. In the end, our goal is to spend time with the people we care about. Of course, while we call this "Retro Christmas," you can adjust most of our tips for whatever winter holidays you celebrate (except maybe for our advice on ornamenting your tree).

Here's to Christmas in sepia!

Gift as a Group

To make gift-giving as meaningful as possible, concentrate on quality rather than quantity. So, instead of buying something just because you need to get a gift, get one that you know will be cherished, even if that means going in with a group of family or friends.

One easy aid is Share a Gift, a website that allows people to make donations toward a communal gift. It uses PayPal and organizes money better than the usual cash collection.

Read on for more tips for a retro Christmas.

See Who's Hooking Up in the Happy Endings Christmas Episode!

Shannon Vestal — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:27:14 PST

The characters on Happy Endings are about to celebrate a snowy Christmas in Chicago, but that's not going to stop them from trying to re-create a tropical paradise in the city. The faux destination also provides the opportunity for two characters (besides the attached-at-the-lips Jane and Brad) to get close and make out - check out the pics to see who it is! And don't forget to watch the episode, "Grinches Be Crazy," when it airs tonight.
Photos copyright 2011 ABC, Inc.