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5 Cool Gift Ideas For the Guy in Your Life!

Allison McNamara — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:11:05 PST

We've already given you some great gift ideas for mom and shown you some awesome presents under $100 - now it's time to find the perfect gift for the guy in your life. Shopping for guys can be a huge challenge, so we took it upon ourselves to find five cool presents that any guy will like. Watch to see our picks, and don't forget to check out our other gift guides. On Allison: StyleMint top, Lia Sophia necklace, Zara jacket.

Fab Gift Guide: Let's Hear It For The Boys

FabSugar — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 16:49:33 PST

I have brothers so I'm always on the look out for cool guy gift ideas. Here are some good ol' standbys that are options to fall back on when the Valentine's Day clock is ticking. Most of them are pretty inexpensive too, so maybe you can get a few and call it a day. Oh and hey - are you into geeky guys? Check out geeksugar's Geeky Valentine goodies.

Sharp Shirter Mosquito tee shirt, $14. A cool tee is always appreciated.

A few more,

Ike Lifestyle Collection Watch, $195. Pick out a colorful accessory for him - since he is most likely afraid to.

Anthony Logistics For Men Deep Cleansing Shave Kit, $50. My oldest brother, Tadish, loves this brand and (secretly) loves to feel pampered.

Rebel Style by G. Bruce Boyer, $18.95. Does he need some fashion Inspiration?

Fab Gift Guide: Young Professonial Dude

FabSugar — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 05:07:58 PST

This guy is struggling between being a fun-loving dude and a serious professional. Here are some great gifts to help ease the transition. To see all of my gift guides, click here. To learn how to contribute you own fabulous finds to our Fab Gift Guide, click here.

Under $50

Teach him how to business trip in style with Fit for Flying
Airplane Luggage Tags, $20, buy them here.

Two more, so

$50-$100

YPD needs to learn to manage those finances! Quicken Premier 2007 Personal Finances, $71.96, buy it here.

Over $100

Jack Spade Red Nylon Canvas Vertical Messenger, $123.95, buy it here.

Fab Gift Guide: Too Cool for School

FabSugar — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:11:25 PST

Here are a few gift options for the guy who has an eye for design and a hipster attitude. This Fab Gift Guide can provide ideas for any cool dude, whether beau, bro, or buddy. To see all my Gift Guides, click here.

Under $50

Every guy wants to think he's a mix master, or at least, he wants you to think he is. Every gal is impressed by suave bond-esque moves behind the bar. Not that he needs any help (wink) but here's a fab gift about the art of mixing cocktails. New book The Art of the Bar: Cocktails Inspired by the Classics, by the bartenders of San Francisco restaurant Absinthe have a combined 16 years of bartending experience. This hardcover book features 80 beautiful color photographs and describes the basics like base spirits and grocery shopping for supplies. Suggest a romantic tasting of your faves from the book and this gift is sure to be well-received. This gift is $24.95 and is available here.

To see more page views of The Art of the Bar: Cocktails Inspired by the Classics, click here.

To see more Too Cool for School gifts,

$50-$100

Fire is cool. So many guys tend to think so. What's up with that?! To feed the pyromaniac's thirst give him a Hammerhead Dual Purpose Lighter. This slick little number combines a traditional lighter flame with a wind-resistant torch flame. This can be engraved too, and this guy most likely enjoys admiring his initials. But remember to order early if you'd like the engraving feature! This gift is $50 and is available, here.

Over $100

I have seen this Paul Smith Naked Lady Billfold in action and guys LOVE to show this off to their friends. This is the new version made of black leather with white topstitching and the famous naughty interior printed with a full-color sexy illustration of a naked lady. Note: Pin-Up girls are always a hit with Too Cool for School guys. This gift is $225 and available here.

10 Gift Ideas For a Geeky Groom

Laura Marie Given — Tue, 29 May 2012 03:33:01 PDT

Traditionally, the bride and groom share gifts to celebrate their marriage - and for those of you who plan to marry a fellow geek, we've gathered some original, thoughtful present ideas to help you check off one more to-do. Here are 10 creative options for your geeky groom, whether he's a lifelong gaming nerd or an enthusiastic amateur photographer:

Signed paraphernalia: Whether it's a movie poster for a film he's seen a hundred times (ahem, Star Wars) or the jacket of a book by his favorite author (Douglas Adams perhaps?), a signed item can make for a personal, unexpected gift he may not think to buy himself.
High-tech fitness gear: If your groom likes to stay fit, give the Nike+ Fuelband ($149) to help him monitor his fitness. Even better? He'll love the competitive challenge that comes from the system's gamelike point system.
Photography software: The latest Photoshop package might not seem like the most romantic gift option, but it's a product he'll use again and again. Plus what better way to ensure the most gorgeous honeymoon photos?
Computer accessories: From cool wireless equipment to handy photo printers, new computer tools are a practical idea for a groom that's always glued to his laptop.

Keep reading for more creative gift ideas for the groom.

17 Affordable Presents For Dad

Emily Co — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:50:36 PDT

Father's Day is coming up in less than a month, and showing your appreciation for the favorite guy in your life doesn't have to be pricey. You can prove to your dad that the lessons he taught you about money are still holding strong! Here are 17 heartwarming gifts that will display plenty of thoughtfulness without breaking the bank.

OnSugar Blog: If the World Revolved Around Families . . .

OnSugar Blog — Mon, 07 May 2012 03:16:38 PDT

Lots of moms like to think out loud, and Jo Aaron is one of them. Here is one of the latest posts to her Mommy Brain blog.

While innocently looking for a restaurant suggestion online the other day, I stumbled across an anti-parent, anti-child blog entry that just annoyed me. It was an angry (and narrow-minded, in my opinion) piece about how awful it is when this particular person has to dine with families at his favorite restaurants. He/she literally suggested that families shouldn't be allowed to dine in restaurants at all, and most definitely not the ones that are any good.

Here are my guesses:

#1, this person is somewhere between 21-26.

#2, this person will have a completely different blog in about 5-10 years when he/she has kids of his/her own and realizes that going out for dinner is like parental heroin . . . you know, your fix is having someone else prepare and clean up your meal while all you have to do is watch the kids and make sure they don't drive the other patrons nuts. Because that's the easy part. Right.

So, while I get that I shouldn't be carting my kids off to the Pump Room for a 9PM Saturday night reservation, I don't think it's such a crime to have them enjoy a 5:30PM reservation at a local haunt regardless of how cool and trendy it is this week. Instead of digitally flicking this guy or gal off by replying to his/her post, instead I thought I'd make a list of all of the ways that the world would be a better place for those of us with kids . . . maybe this will drive it home:

If the world revolved around families, there would be no such thing as lines at the grocery store. Instead of spending 15 minutes telling our kids to stop touching everything in the checkout line, like candy, magazines, or batteries, we'd just breeze through the aisles, yell our credit card numbers out to the teller as we beelined to our cars. No fuss, no muss.
If the world revolved around families, there would be a Starbucks with dozens of drive-thru windows and on-duty baristas somewhere between my house and school.
If the world revolved around families, there would be TVs with DVD players and current Disney movies playing in every waiting room in the United States. This includes all airport terminals as well. And speaking of airports...
If the world revolved around families, there would be such a thing as teleportation like on Star Trek (yes, I'm a nerd), so that families would never, never, never, ever have to deal with air travel at all.
If the world revolved around families, no one with kids would ever have to go to the DMV, post office, or emergency room.

Keep reading for more of Jo Aaron's funny observations!

Ask a Savvy Bride: My Fiancé Doesn't Want Me to Register!

SavvySugar — Tue, 01 May 2012 03:05:36 PDT

Starting a life as husband and wife is an exhilarating time - the celebrating, the planning, and of course the gifts! But what if you and your fiancé are on different pages? Check out the answer in this special wedding season Ask Savvy question, which will be answered by SavvySugar and a very savvy bride. Submit your questions in our Ask Savvy group.

Dear Savvy,

I am newly engaged and thrilled to start the planning process. My Maid of Honor has generously offered to throw us an engagement party to kick off the celebration and I'm beyond excited to register for gifts. Unfortunately, my fiancé quickly threw a wrench in the equation - he doesn't think we need to register! In his mind, we have everything that we need and thinks it's ridiculous to ask people to spend money on us. As someone who has "always been a bridesmaid, never the bride," I've been looking forward to having my time in the spotlight and picking out each and every wedding gift with care - there are still certain things we are missing in order to start our life together as husband and wife. How can I convince him that we're not being greedy by registering for wedding gifts?

I Want My Registry Regina

To see what a savvy bride has to say about this, keep reading after the jump.

Who's the Hottest Guy in The Avengers?

Becky Kirsch — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:45:41 PDT

As the May 4 release date of The Avengers inches steadily closer, we've been eating up all of the pictures and new peeks at the film. Recently we got a glimpse of Scarlett Johansson kicking butt as Black Widow, and while we love a badass female superhero, we can't help but appreciate all the genetically gifted guys in this movie as well. Sure they've got superpowers, but the super good looks are just an added bonus (if you need more convincing, check out all of these pictures from The Avengers). Once you've perused the options, tell us - who do you think is the hottest guy in the movie?

Photos courtesy of Disney

Happy Birthday, Channing Tatum: Celebrate With His Hottest Shirtless Movie Scenes

Becky Kirsch — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:12:14 PDT

Channing Tatum turns 32 today, in the midst of one of the best years of his career so far. Not only has he had two number one movies already (The Vow and 21 Jump Street), but he's about to steam up Summer playing a stripper in Magic Mike. It's hardly the first time Tatum has taken his clothes off on the big screen - in fact, the guy's got a bit of a history going shirtless in his movies. So, to celebrate Tatum's birthday, we're giving you the gift of these hot shirtless movie scenes.