WTF You Should Be Listening To

I know I have not been blogging much lately. I'm still working at my current gig, but I recently got an agent, so I'm also reworking my tv pilot and I barely have time to do anything else. Sorry :) Back to regular programming.

I love a good podcast, so if you or your boss is into listening to them in the car or at the gym, one of the best podcasts I have ever heard is Marc Maron's WTF Podcast. I have seen him do stand-up on tv and always thought he was funny and cute in a brooding neurotic Jew kind of way (yes, even with the slightly odd facial hair and yes I can say that because I am a slightly brooding neurotic Jew myself), but that isn't why I listen. He has interviewed lots of famous people (many of them his friends -- the recent Conan O'Brien ep was particularly spectacular), but it really isn't that so many of his guests are well know that makes it so great either. What really makes the show special is the way Marc gets people to open up and show a side of themselves that most people never see with his mix of self-deprecating humor and empathy. Some of the older eps cost money, but they are worth every penny. The show was even written up earlier this year in the New York Times if you want to read more about it.

Gift For The Chocolate Fanatic In Your Life

If you or your boss needs a gift for someone that is fixated on chocolate, you might want to order them the chocolate cacao beans above from Moonstruck Chocolates They are made of a chocolate that was thought to be extinct, but was recently rediscovered, so the gift will seem special and unique

Good Gift For Your Favorite Movie Geek

Let me start this post by saying that I know I haven't been posting often lately and for the couple of you that read this blog often - SORRY! I've just been swamped with work and writing and haven't been able to get to it. At least I'm posting today :) If you're looking for a gift for your boss or for a client that loves movies, the book above looks interesting and is reasonably priced. If you want to do something more elaborate you could always add some movie tickets or dvds to it.

Ever Gotten the Urge to DRINK your bacon??

I know that people love their bacon and a part of me gets the bacon chocolate combo, but the bacon soda from Jones that's available in this gift of bacon treats... ummm, I think the jury is still out on that one.

The Cheese Store of Pasadena Is Now Open

A cheese plate is always a nice thing to bring over to a party or just if you or your boss is visiting a friend, but there aren't that many great places in the valley that do them besides the Artisan Cheese Gallery in Studio City. I just read recently that a new place opened up in Pasadena called the Cheese Store of Pasadena and that Norbert Wabnig, the owner of the GREAT Cheese Store of Beverly Hills was a consultant. If you have time, it sounds like it would be worth checking out.

Cheers!

If you or your boss wants to buy cool barware or books on how to make great cocktails as a gift or to have at home, you might want to check out Bar Keeper in Silverlake. It looks like they have some pretty cool stuff.

I Know People Want Their Events To Be Exciting, But This Looks A Bit Scary

If you or your boss wants to throw a party and you really want to do something different, try throwing a Dinner in the Sky party. I remember hearing about this a few years back, but someone recently mentioned it to me again, so I figured I'd blog about it. This looks fun, but also a bit scary, so I'm not sure if I would do it, but I'm sure lots of people would get a thrill from it.

Chocri Customized Chocolate Bars

If you or your boss wants to get someone a fun sweet treat, chocolate bars you can customize seem like a unique and fun idea.

Sharpie Liquid Pencil

Not sure why, but I really want one of these Sharpie Liquid Pencils. If you or your boss likes to get the new thing on the market, you might want to buy one.

A Smart Way To Further Refine Your Google Searches

Lifehacker posted this great little tip/Google update that can make you or your boss an even bigger searching superstar. If you have a second, it's worth checking out.

If You Really Have To Buy A Blackberry

If you've read this blog even a few times you know I'm an iPhone girl, but if you're going to get a Blackberry, the new Torch looks pretty cool. Here's some video of the Torch if you want to check it out.

Texas Frito Brittle

How good does the above picture look??? I recently saw something on the Food Network about the Texas Frito Brittle you see above that's sold by The Chocolate Bar Shop. The yummy looking treat has Frito corn chips, pretzel sticks, chopped Texas pecans and milk chocolate in it. It looks like a great little treat for you or your boss to send to a friend. I haven't tried it yet, but when I do maybe I will post again.

Apptastic List

If you have an iPhone, you have to check out this great list from Lifehacker of all the best apps for it!

Kindle Word Games - Time Suck Ahead

Uh oh, I just found about the free word game on Kindle called Every Word. I know that it will be a big time suck for me, but how on earth can I resist? If you or your boss has a Kindle, you might want to check it out.

Green Eggs & Shoes?

Wow, even I know this title is lame, but what else was I going to use. Anyway, I recently read about the fact that Converse is doing a Dr. Seuss line and that sounds like a really unique and whimsical gift to give the kid in your life. If you or your boss need to give a gift to the child in your life, you might want to check them out.

Not Sure If One Of These Apples A Day Will Keep The Doctor Away

I just recently saw a segment on the new Food Network show called Kid in a Candy Store about insanely yummy looking caramel apples from a place called Sinfully Sweet Gourmet Treats. These apples might not keep the doctor away, but they sure look delish. If you or your boss needs to send a sweet treat to someone, they look like a good bet.

Get A Blankie & Do Good At The Same Time

If you or your boss has a baby gift to buy, you might want to check out Happy Blankie. Not only is the blankie cute and fairly reasonable, but when you buy one they donate one to a child in need.

Cute & Sweet

I haven't yet tasted the cute little dessert above called a S'muffin from Gotta Have Smore, but it looks pretty good. If you or your boss knows someone that has a sweet tooth, it seems like a cute little gift to send. If I order them for someone or try them, I'll post again.

New Gift For Your Gadget Loving Friends

So, of course, I got the iPhone 4 and truly so far I'm not having any problems (although clearly others are having a few). I just ordered a cool new case from Exogear that's coming out soon. The case looks nice and also adds extra battery life. If you or your boss have a friend that has a new iPhone, it's a great gift.

I Do - Do U(SB)

I say all the time that the most important thing about a gift is originality (not cost) and the gift mentioned in this article is a great example of that. Also, as a geeky girl, I love this idea.