Men Want to Save Money and Spend It on You


Updated 12/22/10 4:50 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Men Spend More on Girlfriends Than Mothers

If you've ever wondered who really comes first in your boyfriend's book, you or his mom, Maxim has the answer. In a co-branded survey with Hornitas tequila, the magazine found that although most men's New Year's resolutions are surprisingly practical (save more money, watch less Jersey Shore), their gift-giving tendencies are not. Almost half of the men surveyed said they planned to spend more Read more

25 Holiday Gifts For Her, Under $20


Updated 12/15/09 7:00 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Stylish Holiday Gifts Under $20

Check out this awesome gift guide FashionWithoutGuilt posted in the Cheap Chic group. Christmas time is almost here and finding the perfect gift is important. So here are some affordable yet likable choices from Forever 21 for the frugal fashionista in your life. Happy Shopping!! For more details or to purchase, please click on the items below. There are already a bunch of groups you can join Read more

Sunday Confessional — I Lost the Bracelet My Boyfriend Gave Me!


Updated 07/10/09 7:31 PM · Posted by · 57 comments

Sunday Confessional — I Lost the Bracelet My Boyfriend Gave Me!

My boyfriend and I celebrated Christmas together for the first time last December. Though we are both watching our spending, we decided to go all out. I got him an awesome new suitcase that he had his eye on, and he got me a beautiful bracelet from my favorite boutique. I couldn't have asked for a more thoughtful gift — I absolutely love it and I wear it every day! The other night, on our way Read more

You Asked: Can I Exclude One of Our Friends?


Updated 01/02/09 4:01 PM · Posted by · 28 comments

You Asked: Can I Exclude One of Our Friends?

Dear Sugar, I organized a Secret Santa among a group of friends this year. On exchange day, everyone received something and it went off well, however, one participant received a gift that she clearly didn't like. She complained publicly about every aspect of the gift and her Secret Santa was quite upset by this. I'll be organizing the event again next year and I wanted to ask you if it would be Read more

Sunday Confessional: I Hate the Gift My Boyfriend Gave Me!


Updated 12/29/08 12:09 PM · Posted by · 57 comments

Sunday Confessional: I Hate the Gift My Boyfriend Gave Me!

My boyfriend and I spent our first Christmas together this year. I'm a big holiday person so I went all out, spending months racking my brain to think of the perfect gift for him: a ski jacket he'd had his eye on. We celebrated on Christmas Eve, had a lovely home-cooked meal, and snuggled up by the fireplace — it was a perfect evening. When it came time to open gifts, I wanted him to go first. Read more

Dear Poll: Would You Rather Give or Receive?


Updated 12/28/08 6:14 AM · Posted by · 30 comments

Dear Poll: Would You Rather Give or Receive?

The older I get, the more enjoyment I take out of giving gifts verses receiving them. Sure, it's always fun to open presents of your own, but seeing the joy and excitement on your loved ones face when they see what you bought them is a feeling like no other. Especially when you've spent countless hours trying to find the perfect gift! Since you're probably doing your fair share of both today, Read more

Ask a Bad Boy: How Much Should I Spend on My Significant Other?


Updated 12/25/08 9:18 PM · Posted by · 39 comments

Ask a Bad Boy: How Much Should I Spend on My Significant Other?

Steve Santagati, of BadBoysFinishFirst.com and author of the best-selling book The Manual, answers your burning questions when it comes to dating, love, and how men think. He's a veteran at giving street-smart, straight-to-the-point advice, so ladies, tell me, what do you want to ask Steve about men? This is your chance to get answers so don't hold back! Submit your questions here. Since Read more

6 Gifts For Your Significant Other Without Spending a Dime!


Updated 12/23/08 11:28 PM · Posted by · 12 comments

6 Gifts For Your Significant Other Without Spending a Dime!

If Christmas presents aren't in the cards for you this year, you're not alone. Since this is the holiday of giving, don't let the lack of excess funds make you a scrooge. Check out my six gift ideas that require little to no money at all. Enjoy, and if you have anything to add, please share your ideas in the comments section below! Source Read more

Do Tell: Who Do You Buy Gifts For During the Holidays?


Updated 12/08/08 6:58 PM · Posted by · 74 comments

Do Tell: Who Do You Buy Gifts For During the Holidays?

Christmas is only 20 days away so if you haven't started shopping yet, you better get to it this weekend because according to Glamour magazine's December issue, 38 percent of women spend 10 or more hours shopping for holiday gifts! That seems a bit excessive to me, but I guess it all depends on how many people you're shopping for. So ladies, whether you're scaling down your celebration this year Read more

Yum Market Finds: Bring The Beach To You


Updated 05/29/07 6:43 AM · Posted by partysugar · 3 comments

Yum Market Finds: Bring The Beach To You

As much as I love going to the beach, sometimes the horrendous San Francisco fog prevents me from being able to enjoy a little sun and surf. When this happens I like to bring the beach, with the salty smell, windy waves and cool breezes to me. I do this by incorporating beachy themes into my everyday life by using things like these serving platter fish plates. According to crispet1, who found Read more