Disney Debuts Computer-Based DIY Thrill Ride


Updated 10/16/09 5:37 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Disney Announces Computer-Based DIY Thrill Ride at Disney World's Epcot Center

The joy of playing roller coaster Tycoon on the PC is that you get to create the roller coaster of your dreams. You know, the kind you were always too short to ride as a kid? But at Walt Disney World in Florida, Mickey is taking things one step further and letting you design your own actual roller coaster, and then setting you off in a virtual world to enjoy it. Called "The Sum of All Thrills", Read more

Make Beautiful Music With the Internet Drum Machine


Updated 09/11/09 4:50 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 9 comments

Make Beautiful Music With the Internet Drum Machine

Warning: you will waste time with this candy-colored "keyboard" Drum Machine. My personal talents only reach about as far as kicking ass at Guitar Hero and SingStar, but I got sucked into this and made sweet, sweet music. It sounded good to me — trust me, you'll think you're a musical genius, too. Read more

Dear Poll: Do You Prefer a Serious Man or a Kid at Heart?


Updated 12/25/08 3:07 AM · Posted by · 36 comments

Dear Poll: Do You Prefer a Serious Man or a Kid at Heart?

I can appreciate a serious guy who is mature and looks at things from a rational point of view, but too much seriousness can be dull. Since I have to be able laugh, I love a guy who's a kid at heart, but not at the expense of his reliability. The ideal guy would possess a perfect combination of both traits, but if you had to choose, what would it be for you? Source Dear Poll: Do You Read more

The How-To Lounge: A Proper Girls' Night Out


Updated 09/06/08 9:38 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

The How-To Lounge: A Proper Girls' Night Out

Every woman, even the ones that love spending time at home with their significant others, needs a night with their female friends every once and a while. But sometimes even our best intentions for making it a bonding extravaganza gets thrown by the wayside in the midst of drama. If you have a night out with your gal’s coming up, check out my tips for making it as successful and fun as possible. Read more

Do Tell: What Activities Make You Feel Like a Kid Again?


Updated 10/04/10 12:07 PM · Posted by · 32 comments

Do Tell: What Activities Make You Feel Like a Kid Again?

Last weekend I had the pleasure of enjoying a quintessential Summer activity: swimming in a lake. I’m not going to lie; at first I was only brave enough to dip my big toe in, but after hanging out in the sun for a while, I finally took the plunge — and it was fun! The best part about being in the water was that it reminded me of how much I loved to swim as a kid, not for the health benefits, Read more

Fun Ways to Get Together With the Girls


Updated 07/28/08 8:37 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Fun Ways to Get Together With the Girls

Sometimes it seems like we spend so much time focusing on new ways to go on a date or enjoy time with our guy that we forget there's an entire world of ideas for spending time with just our girlfriends. So in support of hanging with your ladies, I've come up with some ideas to make for a memorable time. But feel free to weigh in with other ideas of your own! Host a good old-fashioned cocktail Read more

The How-To Lounge: Having a Fling


Updated 07/07/08 2:23 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

The How-To Lounge: Having a Fling

Regardless of what the studies may say, there are some women who enjoy a more casual sexual relationship from time to time. Though I know a casual fling isn’t for everyone, if you're a woman who's looking for some fun without the obligations of a relationship, I’ve come up with a few ideas to make a legitimate no-strings attached experience satisfying (and safe). Check them out and read Read more

The How-To Lounge: Making the Most Out of Your Weekend


Updated 06/07/08 2:14 PM · Posted by · 17 comments

The How-To Lounge: Making the Most Out of Your Weekend

I think we all can agree that when you work or go to school full time during the week, the weekends become sacred. But even so, sometimes the dread of going back to work or exhaustion from the week makes it hard to take advantage of the weekends properly. I know I’ve been guilty of this once or twice before, so check out my advice for making the most out of your weekend, read more Read more