http://www.yumsugar.com To die for. en http://www.popsugar.com/3193186 <a href="http://www.popsugar.com/3193186"><img width=160 height=134 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl2/0/88/22_2009/18e2832bda8a5289_memorial-day.large.jpg'></div></a> <div class='gallery_thumbnail'> <a href='/3193186'></a> </div> The Memorial Day holiday gave many of our favorite celebs a chance to head outside, hit the beach, and fire up the grill. From parties in Malibu to picnics on Long Island, check out how the stars spent their long weekend. <div class='call_to_action'> <!-- gallery teaser --><a href="/3193186?page=0,0,0">View Slideshow ›</a><!-- /gallery teaser --> </div> <hr class=space> http://www.popsugar.com/3193186#comment Memorial Day Pop Slideshow Tue, 26 May 2009 10:00:26 -0700 PopSugar http://www.popsugar.com/3193186 http://www.popsugar.com/3193122 <a href="http://www.popsugar.com/3193122"><img width=160 height=94 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl2/0/88/22_2009/94b21522434bc991_5b40ef0972b2e333_tomcruise52609.large.jpg'></div></a><p>Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes and their son Connor were all dressed up to head into the Capital in Washington DC on <a href="http://www.popsugar.com/tags/memorial+day" >Memorial Day</a>. The night before, Katie took the stage for a <a href="http://www.popsugar.com/3187747" >special PBS tribute to American soldiers</a>. The family's weekend of fun also included an exciting trip for Suri and Connor to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. The Cruises are used to exploring various cities by now and they'll have a whole new country to check out when they move to Australia for <a href="http://www.buzzsugar.com/3127540" >Katie's movie</a> this Summer.</p> <p><a href="http://popsugar.com/gallery/view/3193168?page=0,0,0" ><span class="inline left"></span></a></p> <p><div class='gallery_thumbs limit' ><div class=title></div><ul></ul></div></p> <p><span style='font-size:10px !important;'><a href="http://splashnewsonline.com" target="_blank">Splash News Online</a></span></p> <p>To see more photos of the Cruises just read more.</p> <p><div class='gallery_thumbs ' ><div class=title><!-- gallery teaser --><a class=photo-count href='http://www.popsugar.com/3193168'>View 10 Photos ›</a><!-- /gallery teaser --></div><ul></ul></div></p> http://www.popsugar.com/3193122#comment Tom Cruise Katie Holmes Suri Cruise Celebrity Babies Connor Cruise Memorial Day Tue, 26 May 2009 07:42:41 -0700 PopSugar http://www.popsugar.com/3193122 http://www.casasugar.com/3177664 <a href="http://www.casasugar.com/3177664"><img src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl2/6/61259/21_2009/fb9b080b1f589796_memorialdaypoppy.large.jpg'></div></a><p>How much do you know about red poppies? Take this quiz to find out!</p> <div class='span-9'> <div class='image_display xlarge' style="" >&nbsp;</div> </div><div class='span-5 last'><div class=quiz_question>Question 1 of 5</div>There is a custom of wearing and displaying red poppies on Memorial Day in memory of the sacrifices of war, and money collected from the sale of poppies goes to fund various veterans programs. Where did this tradition spawn from?<form action="/3177664/rss" method="post" id="spi_slidequiz_view"> <div><div class="form-item"> <label for="id-272241" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-272241" name="edit[answers][0]" value="272241" class="form-radio" /> Claude Monet's "Poppies, Near Argenteuil" painting.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-272242" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-272242" name="edit[answers][0]" value="272242" class="form-radio" /> John McCrae's Flanders Fields poem.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-272243" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-272243" name="edit[answers][0]" value="272243" class="form-radio" /> The blood red color of the poppies, which symbolizes lives lost.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-272244" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-272244" name="edit[answers][0]" value="272244" class="form-radio" /> Graves of American Civil War soldiers sit on a former poppy field.</label> </div> <span class='button'><span><input class='fancybutton' type='submit' name="op" value="See Answer" class="form-submit" /></span></span> <input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="spi_slidequiz_view" /> </div></form> </div> http://www.casasugar.com/3177664#comment memorial day poppy 2009 Memorial Day Poppies Mon, 25 May 2009 13:30:42 -0700 CasaSugar http://www.casasugar.com/3177664 http://www.casasugar.com/3177845 <a href="http://www.casasugar.com/3177845"><img width=160 height=160 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl2/6/61259/21_2009/02093180037737ec_stk150336rke.large.jpg'></div></a><p><span class="inline left"></span>Happy Memorial Day! Today is the day we commemorate US men and women who died in military service. It's often observed with parades and community events, but many of us will honor the fallen by entertaining friends and family (and good food) at home. What's your plan?<br class=clear-both /b><span style='font-size:10px !important;'><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></span></p> <!-- no strip poll --><form action="/3177845" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Are You Entertaining at Home This Memorial Day?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-0-3177845" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-0-3177845" name="edit[choice]" value="0-3177845" class="form-radio" /> Yep! I'll be hosting friends at my house today.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-1-3177845" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-1-3177845" name="edit[choice]" value="1-3177845" class="form-radio" /> No, I'll be a guest at friend's house today.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-2-3177845" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-2-3177845" name="edit[choice]" value="2-3177845" class="form-radio" /> I'm going to hit up some local events today.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-3-3177845" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-3-3177845" name="edit[choice]" value="3-3177845" class="form-radio" /> I'll be doing something else today.</label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="3177845" /> <span class='button'><span><input class='fancybutton' type='submit' name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /></span></span> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --> http://www.casasugar.com/3177845#comment Casa Poll memorial day 2009 Memorial Day Mon, 25 May 2009 09:30:42 -0700 CasaSugar http://www.casasugar.com/3177845 http://www.petsugar.com/3162790 <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/3162790"><img width=160 height=87 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl2/10/104166/21_2009/f04a0e44a5bc1127_manrestingwithdog.large.jpg'></div></a><p><span class="inline left"></span>Whether you're resting indoors or hitting the streets, what's your favorite warm weather weekend (or holiday) activity for additional animal QT?</p> <p><span style='font-size:10px !important;'><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></span></p> http://www.petsugar.com/3162790#comment Do Tell memorial day Mon, 25 May 2009 09:00:13 -0700 PetSugar http://www.petsugar.com/3162790 http://www.savvysugar.com/3181982 <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/3181982"><img width=160 height=134 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl2/10/104165/21_2009/90ef64304206feaa_donation.large.jpg'></div></a> <div class='gallery_thumbnail'> <a href='/3181982'></a> </div> If you'd like to honor the men and women who have served our country or are in the process of doing so, one way of giving back is to donate to a charity that supports our troops. Many military charities exist, but these five have been rated as some of the most efficient organizations. Can't afford to donate? Visit your local veteran's hospital for volunteer opportunities. <div class='call_to_action'> <!-- gallery teaser --><a href="/3181982?page=0,0,0">View Slideshow ›</a><!-- /gallery teaser --> </div> <hr class=space> http://www.savvysugar.com/3181982#comment charity donation Memorial Day Mon, 25 May 2009 07:30:55 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/3181982 http://www.savvysugar.com/3181704 <a href="http://www.savvysugar.com/3181704"><img width=160 height=160 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl2/10/104165/21_2009/0d57b1324217a35b_bbq.large.jpg'></div></a><p><span class="inline left"></span>Most Americans are spending Memorial Day at barbecues or the beach, enjoying an extra day away from the office. Some businesses keep their doors open to accommodate the people who are celebrating the long weekend, and they're unable to give their staff additional time off. What's your work status today - are you putting in overtime or taking it easy? </p> <p><span style='font-size:10px !important;'><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></span></p> <!-- no strip poll --><form action="/3181704" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Your Two Cents: Are You Working Today?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-0-3181704" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-0-3181704" name="edit[choice]" value="0-3181704" class="form-radio" /> Yes, I have to work today.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-1-3181704" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-1-3181704" name="edit[choice]" value="1-3181704" class="form-radio" /> No, I'm taking it easy! </label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="3181704" /> <span class='button'><span><input class='fancybutton' type='submit' name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /></span></span> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --> http://www.savvysugar.com/3181704#comment The Grind Savvy poll Your Two Cents work poll Memorial Day Mon, 25 May 2009 04:30:52 -0700 SavvySugar http://www.savvysugar.com/3181704 http://www.fitsugar.com/3173426 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/3173426"><img width=160 height=127 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl2/1/12981/21_2009/9edf5c36fe65b945_exercise.large.jpg'></div></a><p>Today being Memorial Day, most of us have the day off. Holidays provide a little extra free time in busy schedules, so I'm wondering if exercise fits into the equation for you. Tell me . . .</p> <p><span class="inline left"></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:10px !important;'><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></span></p> <!-- no strip poll --><form action="/3173426" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Do You Work Out on Holidays?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-0-3173426" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-0-3173426" name="edit[choice]" value="0-3173426" class="form-radio" /> Yes, since I have free time, I fit in a good workout.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-1-3173426" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-1-3173426" name="edit[choice]" value="1-3173426" class="form-radio" /> Sometimes, it depends on the holiday.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-2-3173426" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-2-3173426" name="edit[choice]" value="2-3173426" class="form-radio" /> No way, I'd rather take the day off from exercise.</label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="3173426" /> <span class='button'><span><input class='fancybutton' type='submit' name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /></span></span> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --> http://www.fitsugar.com/3173426#comment Fitness Poll Holiday memorial day Mon, 25 May 2009 03:30:00 -0700 FitSugar http://www.fitsugar.com/3173426 http://www.fabsugar.com/3178364 <a href="http://www.fabsugar.com/3178364"><img width=160 height=107 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl2/0/3987/21_2009/5bbb0a5ae44c8e28_d8b1b18abd94.large.jpg'></div></a><p>Enjoy the rays, wear <a href="http://www.bellasugar.com/tag/spf" >your SPF</a>, and soak it up!</p> <p><span class="inline left"></span><span style='font-size:10px !important;'><a href="http://community.livejournal.com/foto_decadent/" target="_blank">Source</a></span></p> http://www.fabsugar.com/3178364#comment memorial day Solve Sundsbo Mon, 25 May 2009 01:11:22 -0700 FabSugar http://www.fabsugar.com/3178364 http://www.petsugar.com/3179191 <a href="http://www.petsugar.com/3179191"><img width=160 height=134 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl2/10/104166/21_2009/85005dfbe1797fc9_ObamaOpening.large.jpg'></div></a> <div class='gallery_thumbnail'> <a href='/3179191'></a> </div> Bo (Obama), he's just like our pooches. Except, well, his dad is president. Does that stop any games of chase and touch football? I think not. The commander in chief heads up a football team on the White House lawn - just one of the many great ways to spend a hot weather day. See my suggestions for fun in the sun with your own furry friends in this slideshow! <span style='font-size:10px !important;'><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com">Source</a></span> <div class='call_to_action'> <!-- gallery teaser --><a href="/3179191?page=0,0,0">View Slideshow ›</a><!-- /gallery teaser --> </div> <hr class=space> http://www.petsugar.com/3179191#comment holiday outdoors memorial day Sun, 24 May 2009 13:00:28 -0700 PetSugar http://www.petsugar.com/3179191