How-To: Get Crafty!


Updated 07/02/08 4:35 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Get Crafty How To's on Geeksugar

Not only am I a techie fiend, but I'm a crafty gal to boot! That means that I love making things with my hands, not just filling them with shiny gadgets. Gimmie some credit here; I've shown you lots of ways that you can be crafty, too, from repurposing old favorites to making new cases for your tiny new iPods. Check out my slideshow of my favorite ways to get crafty — so easy anyone can do it! Read more

How To Make A Photo Cube


Updated 12/13/07 11:37 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 28 comments

How To Make A Photo Cube

I recently discovered the Tabblo Photo Cube, which is a fun DIY project that allows you to create a photo cube that you can print yourself. Unlike PartySugar's beautiful but involved invitations, you don't need any glue, tape or even creative genes. You just need a selection of photos, a printer and some scissors. The result is an adorable simple keepsake, gift or desk accessory. How does it Read more

Snacking Good: Natchitoches Meat Pies


Updated 02/10/12 11:42 PM · Posted by OnSugar Blog · 3 comments

Easy Natchitoches Meat Pies Recipe

We've always wanted to take a stab at rolling out a few Natchitoches meat pies. Thanks to an easy recipe from Food Orleans, this might be a dream realized sooner rather than later. [Baked or fried? You decide.] Natchitoches meat pies are one of those special little treats with a name as fun to say as they are to scarf down. Nackadish — that's how you say it — is a small town we drive through Read more

50 Geeky Date Ideas For Valentine's Day (and Beyond)


Updated 02/12/12 5:56 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Geeky Valentine's Day Date Ideas

Coming up short for Valentine's Day date ideas? If you and your sweetheart are more of the geeky persuasion, simply hitting up an overpriced restaurant just won't cut it. We brainstormed 50 date ideas that incorporate science, tech, and video games, for a special Valentine's eve. But don't limit yourself — tackle these date ideas all year! Bundle up, pack a dinner picnic, and head to the Read more

Go-To Online Art Shops For Last-Minute Gifts


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Online Art Gifts

Online art and print galleries allow you to browse hundreds of pieces of art in every imaginable medium, which is incredibly helpful for last-minute gift shopping. If you are looking to give the art lover or new home dweller in your life something special for their walls, check out these online shops that stock surprisingly affordable art. See something you like? Click on the layout below to shop Read more

The Holiday Wine Lover's Tech Guide


Updated 11/15/11 11:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Wine Gadgets and Phone Apps

With the holiday party season nearly in effect, you can count on dozens of dinner parties and family gatherings. Naturally, these occasions call for a bottle of wine worth celebrating. Whether you're playing host and looking for the right food pairing or searching for the perfect bottle of red as a "thank you" to the hostess, check out our list of apps and gadgets to keep you swishing, sniffing, Read more

5 Ways to a Healthier Bowl of Yogurt


Updated 10/19/11 11:24 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Toppings and Stir-Ins That Make Yogurt Healthier

If yogurt is your go-to breakfast, you get a thumbs-up for choosing a food that's so high in protein and calcium. Aside from adding the usual half cup of fresh fruit, here are five ways you can make that bowl of yogurt even more nutritious. Go Greek: A six-ounce container of nonfat vanilla yogurt contains seven grams of protein. But choosing Greek yogurt will give you more than twice the Read more

Sugar Shout Out: The Royal Graduations Photo Album!


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Sugar Shout Out For September 12, 2011

See photos from royal graduation ceremonies Top food trends for Fall from Food Network chefs Victoria Beckham shows baby Harper around NYC Backstage beauty tips from Charlotte Ronson Check out Bryce Dallas Howard's maternity style See what Diane von Furstenberg sent down the runway David Bowie inspires an apartment building! Jude, Tom, Ryan, and Justin are coming to big screens this Fall Video: Read more

Kate Moss and Jamie Hince Thank Philip Green For Their Honeymoon With a Special Dinner


Updated 07/15/11 1:07 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Kate Moss Pictures Out in London With New Husband Jamie Hince

Kate Moss and Jamie Hince stopped at a pub in London's Shoreditch neighborhood yesterday after running errands, including a stop at the White Cube art gallery, during the afternoon. They went home and changed into something fancier to meet up with Topshop boss Philip Green at the exclusive restaurant Zuma. The newlyweds had thanks to offer Philip after he generously lent them his yacht for their Read more

Su Casa: KatyHarper's Finished Living Room


Updated 03/25/11 3:09 PM · Posted by Casa Community · 5 comments

Living Room Decorating on a Budget

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member KatyHarper from the Su Casa group: My husband and I have just moved into our new house, and I've finally finished decorating (for now, at least). The living room presented a bit of a challenge at first, because it's long and narrow. It's completely open to the dining room and kitchen, which is what I wanted. These rooms have a mix of new items, Read more