Clarins Has a Spa-rific New Facebook Game


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New Spa Facebook Game From Clarins

If you're a beauty junkie who loves Facebook juggernaut Cafe World, you might want to give Spa Life, the new game from Clarins, a try. It's exactly what it sounds like: you become the new manager of a Clarins spa, and you're responsible for making sure clients get their services quickly, that business grows, and that your spa gets the choicest accouterments. It's fast paced, so you can Read more

Best of 2010: Play Your Favorite Game of the Year — Ikea or Designer!


Updated 12/29/10 10:05 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Best of 2010: Play Your Favorite Game of the Year — Ikea or Designer!

We're looking back at all of our Best of 2010, like the features that you couldn't get enough of. Our Ikea or Designer game tested your abilities to tell the difference between a bargain furnishing find and a designer décor item. Considering how many of you are both "Ikea hackers" and haute home décor shoppers, there were plenty of all-stars in this game! Click here or below to start — Read more

Would You Eat Bear Meat?


Updated 12/29/10 5:57 PM · Posted by · 20 comments

Would You Eat Bear Meat?

In an article on The Atlantic, Hank Shaw, the Hunter Angler Gardner Cook, talks about his recent experience of eating bear. First Shaw points out that "bear hunting has been part of American life since we arrived in the 17th century." Recipes for bear were included in the 1957 Gourmet Cookbook, and bear appeared on many state dinner menus. Then he goes on to describe the bear meat: "it looks like Read more

Guess Who's a Celebrity Author!


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Guess Who's a Celebrity Author!

There are famous authors (think Danielle Steele or J.K. Rowling), and then there are celebrity authors: part-time writers recognized more for acting, singing, or reality-TV stardom, who use their fame to sell books. Hollywood tomes range from tell-alls, to thinly-veiled memoirs, from cookbooks, to children books. To celebrate National Novel Writing Month, we created this game that will test your Read more

Hot, Ugly, or Hugly? You Make the Call


Updated 08/07/10 8:24 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 1 comment

Hugly Guy (Hot and Ugly) Faceoff Game

One woman's ugly is another girl's hugly. What is "hugly," you may ask? A hugly dude is an unconventionally hot guy. Some might say he's ugly, but he's also hot and huggable — hence, hugly. Who's hugly, however, is a heated debate, so we've made it interesting. Play our Who's Hugliest? Faceoff Game for a chance to win $500. Chris Martin or Jemaine Clement? Javier Bardem versus Russell Brand? Read more

Pass Go, Collect $200, Save the Princess


Updated 12/01/09 3:32 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 3 comments

Nintendo Makes a Monopoly Game

Talk about a new spin on a classic — check out this Nintendo-themed board game! Nintendo Monopoly ($35) is the NES version of one of my favorite board games. Instead of properties, collect names of your favorite Nintendo characters, who are grouped by game, including favorites from Zelda, Super Mario Brothers, Donkey Kong, and more! The game tokens have changed too; you can steer a Koopa shell, Read more

Can You Discern the Difference Between New and Vintage?


Updated 07/16/09 2:35 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 3 comments

Can You Discern the Difference Between New and Vintage?

Can you tell which wingback chair is an antique, and which is currently for sale in your favorite shop? Do you have an eye for discerning the difference between a real midcentury lamp and its modern update? Put your design savvy to the test with my new game, Old or New Design. I've handpicked some tricky home accents and furniture pieces that could be either antiques or current on-the-market Read more

Noteworthy Nibbles — Feb. 10-16, 2009


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National Food Events, Feb. 10-16, 2009

With romance in the air, why not spend time with your first two loves in life, food, and wine? Thankfully, there's no shortage of celebration for that this week, with numerous wine and food festivities around the country. Right now, I'm pondering a date-night cooking class — a fun date and an ideal way to get him cooking. If we've left anything off our list, feel free to chime in Read more

Toy Box: Pick-Up Words


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Toy Box: Pick-Up Words

You taught your wee one how to pick up her room, but now it's time to teach her how to pick-up a few new words. The educational game, Pick-Up Words ($16), is a great way to get your child engaged in learning basic words while improving hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. You'll be happy to know that the game is also environmentally friendly as the sticks are made from bamboo and the Read more