I have no trouble admitting that as a child, I was murderously jealous of all the kids in my class who got to celebrate Christmas.  Sure, we had Hanukkah, but eight days of books and sweaters as presents is difficult to digest as a young child. And although I learned to value my own unique cultural traditions (plus, my parents got us a Nintendo 64 in 8th grade), some of that old, lonely feeling bubbles up when I realize that ¾ of my friends will be scattered across the map this week, gathered in celebration of the day when, if my knowledge of Christianity is correct, Santa Claus gave Jesus a Nintendo 64 of His very own. More»

Hi friends, welcome back for the second half of my list of stuff I want and don't have and feel the holidays are a highly convenient reason to be given/time to finagle them for myself.

I'm not a fan of the holidays, but I do enjoy presents, even better when they're things I actually want. Despite most people I've talked to sharing this same sentiment, I've found the custom of gift-giving to be a challenge not just for givers, but also givees. More»

I'm not a fan of the holidays, but I do enjoy presents, even better when they're things I actually want. Despite most people I've talked to sharing this same sentiment, I've found the custom of gift-giving to be a challenge not just for givers, but also givees. Ask someone what they want and nine times out of 10 they'll say they don't know, myself included. Gift guides point us in the right direction from the perspective of the shopper with price and inherent message of the gift in mind. So, I thought long and hard about the question and came up with my own present wish list to share with you in the hopes that it might help you on either end of this season's gift-giving. More»

We got the guys covered on Friday, but what should we get for the girls that seemingly have everything? I'm going to touch on that too, fear not gentleman. I'd stay away from clothes and shoes unless it's something she DEFINITELY said she wanted. And for those celebrating the Festival of Lights, we have eight present ideas for each night. Shop now, thank us later. More»

You don't need to be reminded the holidays are fast approaching, but I'll bet there are some of you out there who haven't exactly finished all of your shopping yet. There's no denying shopping for loved ones we're closest to can be a serious challenge, but fear not—we gotchu covered on gifts for the special man in your life (for all eight nights of Hanukkah!). More»

How weird is it that holiday season is officially upon us? It seems like just yesterday we were talking about getting shwasted in slutty costumes, and today I'm figuring out which of my pants have the most give in the waist in preparation for tomorrow's ceremonious eating into oblivion. Maybe the holidays mean a returning to the place you once swore you'd never go back to, or, as it is in my case, a journey to foreign lands you may not belong, where the preferred footwear choice is a Birkenstock and the women don't shave their legs, much less their pits (I'm in Berkeley). For many of us, the holidays mean spending time with people with whom your only thing in common is DNA or a last name. Lucky for you, I'm a seasoned expert in how to cope with extensive periods of awkward family time. More»

The GofG L.A. team is taking a little end of summer siesta and won't be posting this week which means I'll be at the beach working on my tan if you need me. But don't worry, we'll be back in the office after Labor Day next week for your daily doses of parties, debauchery and all the other important issues we report to help get you through the day. In the meantime, check out GofG New York, Hamptons and D.C. We understand this break is going to be difficult for you but just be strong for us, okay? Anyway, I hear a lonely margarita on the rocks calling my name... Adiós amigos!