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• Week In Review: May 8

  The products we've been featuring on the Modern Materialist in the past week have been out of this world. For example: Laureen found the geekiest, most mind-blowing Star Wars product of all time, and then one-upped herself with these pants with Mooninites on them (srsly). Shaun traveled across oceans to find these great wallets (okay, not really). Alex found these gorgeous tables (which sorta look like alien life forms). Diana showed us how to get laid with a sexy massage. And me? Well, I got naked of course. But the posts you clamored for the most were the ones in our giant list series: The 25 Mother's Day Gifts You Should Buy Immediately. Throughout the week, Shaun suggested that you drag your mother onto the dance floor; Alex found a way for mothers everywhere to keep track of their children (gee, thanks Alex); Laureen went classy, and suggested porn; Diana slipped your mother some booze; and I mused that perhaps the best thing to do was to get someone to impregnate you, making your mother an instant grandma. Even if you've already ordered yo mamma's gift, you should click these links, if only to see our adorable personal photos. Happy weekend all! Posted May 08 2009, 06:00 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: May 1

  Thank god it's Friday. I'm gonna just take my cold-brewed coffee into another room and not go online for a few days (okay, I lie). If you're longing for some linkage to get you through the weekend, here's a review of some of our most popular posts this week: Read More... Posted May 01 2009, 06:03 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: April 24

  We here at the Modern Materialist have been downright obsessed with boobs and dinks this week. Perhaps it's the warm weather teasing us, leading us to reveal more of our skin. Perhaps it's the fact that our own boobs look way huge lately (seriously; I was trying something on at the mall, and my mom was all "God your boobs are huge!"). Perhaps we're in heat. Either way, we can't stopgiggling and pointing at: Read More... Posted Apr 24 2009, 06:09 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: April 17

  Sex + parties equals...sex parties? Well, not quite, but we here at the Modern Materialist were doing a lot of sexin' and partyin' this week: Read More... Posted Apr 17 2009, 06:02 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: April 10

  This week on MM, in order to deal with our frustrations with the weather (snow, people? snow!?), we find instant gratification in other ways: Laureen finds us an on-the-go, undercover clit stimulator we figure out how to have the type of shower we've only wished for we find the perfect solution for those of us who don't like waiting for a seat we decide that the time is now we share our candy, without missing a lick we indulge our food cravings online, because there's nothing in our fridge we decide we're not getting our e-mail quickly enough we watch Alex get wasted on-camera (probs pre-Happy Hour) and we get turned on, and on (and on). Posted Apr 10 2009, 05:53 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: April 3

  Happy weekend! (Lord, it took forever to get here.) Now that we can loosen our ties, peel off the pantyhose, and relax, it's time to put this week's content to good use. After the jump, a review of tips designed to get you laid: Read More... Posted Apr 03 2009, 05:57 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review, get laid

• Week In Review: March 27

  We at MM have been trying to sex things up a bit here, and we think you're liking it. I mean: Read More... Posted Mar 27 2009, 06:02 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: March 20

  Before I go back to talking about sparkly things, I want to remind you all to enter this contest, so that you can win a copy of Style Statement and come to the conclusion that you've been dressing badly your entire life. Now that that's out of the way, I think it's time to address the fact that products are getting more and more ridiculous, especially considering the fact that everyone is now poor and/or unemployed. Case in point: Read More... Posted Mar 20 2009, 05:55 PM by Steph Auteri with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: March 13

  It's amazing how, even in tough times, I can't stop myself from spending my money on things that are not vital to my survival. Shut up. That necklace was totally necessary. Anyway. Some of what we can't stop ourselves from wanting: Read More... Posted Mar 13 2009, 06:00 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: March 6

  I don't shop anymore. Because I am poor. Being a products blogger tortures me. I'm so glad that MM isn't only about the product lust. It also gives me plenty of wtfs and lols: Read More... Posted Mar 06 2009, 06:08 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review, wtf, lol

• Week In Review: February 27

  You guys totally got Rick Roll'd today! I hope there are no hard feelings. After all, we gave you plenty more worth looking at, right? Right??? I mean, there was: Kate Moss's offer to hang out on your front porch our first look at the Kindle 2 pretty pretty wallpaper worth dreaming about a nostalgic game of MASH clothing perfect for your next orgy ridiculous blow job accessories the perfect piece of furniture for pool sharks the hip new version of chia pets people being digested by bears, and more of this mustache brouhaha You're welcome. Posted Feb 27 2009, 06:06 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: February 20

  This week, we must have been high whilst blogging, because we ended up highlighting some of the quirkiest and cutest products around, like: this cuddly wuddly weed  an on-the-go pillow (for those who like to be extra prepared) the world's warmest gloves a sled for spring one creepy cat a completely inedible cupcake (what a cruel tease!) a lampshade for your glass (whaa....?) a product that thumbs its nose at child labor laws the most-likely-to-break wine glasses software that makes you high, and a tattoo for the greater good Posted Feb 20 2009, 06:02 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: February 13

  This week was one of those WTF weeks. As in: WTF is a pile of money doing in that vegetable drawer, inside the iceberg lettuce no less!? Some other WTF moments this past week? Read More... Posted Feb 13 2009, 05:57 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: February 6

  Wasn't it Friday just seven days ago? Shouldn't we be drinking cocktails right now? Before you pour yourself a tall one, revisit some of these popular MM posts from the past week. So...um...you know what to dream about tonight and stuff! help me get (almost) naked  indulge in some anonymous hugging cower in fear as you gaze upon this table sever all ties with Christian Bale get tipsy find out what the f@*k a Futaba is fight pride, prejudice, and zombies invest in new and ridiculous cat-themed products Posted Feb 06 2009, 06:01 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: January 30

  I just love the love going on throughout the Modern Materialist. And, more than anything else, I love the virtual window shopping we all get to do together. This week, we especially loved: being able to spice up our (long distance) relationships puzzling over the most baffling of sex toys staring at Scarlett Johansson's legs marveling over badass knitwear getting naked...without taking anything off being completely honest and adding some bite to our beverages Looking forward to finding more to love next week! Posted Jan 30 2009, 06:00 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: January 23

  So guys. We're under new management. Which is so exciting that we need to immediately snatch up every Obama-related product ever created. And then some more. But that doesn't exactly mean we've stopped buying anything else. Some of the other things we can't wait to get our hands on? merit badges for adults  declarations of the Internet's (non)love airport security shortuts the roadmap to gettin' jiggy with it...in bed a media center that looks like a Buick another girly keyboard and, best of all, notes from your vagina. Rly. Posted Jan 23 2009, 06:07 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: January 16

  So good to be back in the swing of things, discovering new things, sharing our product-lust, sharing our lust-lust. Five of our top sex-related posts this week? Read More... Posted Jan 16 2009, 06:01 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: sex, Week in Review

• Week In Review: January 9

  It's our first full week back at work since the holidays, and man are we dragging. Still, we are advocates of change in this new year and, for at least the next week or so, we will stick to the following resolutions: Read More... Posted Jan 09 2009, 05:45 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: seasonal, Week in Review, new year, change, resolutions

• Week In Review: January 2

  Do you like us? Do you really like us? I suppose if you're still here, it means you do. Or you're at the very least mildly amused by us. Great! Let us travel onward into the new year together and, while we're at it, let's make some mutual resolutions: I resolve to: dress nicer for work  do it in different places take my relationship to the next level harness my office angst for more productive means keep in touch think of the future stop watching anime attempt to diffuse all stinky situations treat my feet to comfier shoes exercise more 2009, here we come. Posted Jan 02 2009, 05:52 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: December 19

  It's snowing (hard) outside. I can't leave the condo. I'm out of coffee. Preparations for the holidays have reached a fever pitch. My hands are cold. And Wendy is leaving us.  Winter kicks my ass every time. Let's all take a moment to bid Wendy adieu. She's already made her farewells here, along with instructions on how to successfully stalk her in the future. But let's take a moment here, as well. In honor of this typically-winter moment, here's a look at some of what's been driving us crazy these past few weeks: gathering storms  shopping for the nerds — book-crazy and otherwise — in our lives desperate attempts to keep warm, either with tea or other toasty beverages holiday-induced breakdowns Staywarm this weekend, you guys! Posted Dec 19 2008, 06:06 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: December 12

  The frenzy to finish up the holiday shopping has reached a fever pitch...and the traffic on our gift guides has as well. Obviously, you're as hungry for gift ideas as we are. Fortunately, that's our job. Some of our most popular gift guides this week? Gifts Under $50 for Media Nuts  Gifts Under $50 for the History Buff Gifts Under $50 for Stylistas Gifts Under $50 for Foodies Gifts Under $25 for Hip Guys Gifts Under $25 for the Burgeoning Scientist Gifts Under $25 for Stylistas Gifts Under $25 for Word Nerds Gifts Under $75 for the Design Snob More Gifts for the Jaded Indie Rock Aficionado For those of you sick of holiday shopping? You: sniffed at the high price of ridiculous jewelry  worried about your expanding waistline felt nostalgia for those beloved robots in disguise tried to think of anything you could hate about bacon puzzled over whether to sit or squat and figured out the best way to clean your junk Yup, anything to ignore the holidays... Posted Dec 12 2008, 06:00 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: December 5

  Since the holidays automatically begin the day after Thanksgiving (naturally), it's no surprise that our gift guides have been hopping (and I suppose the contests don't hurt). Just how obsessed are we with the holiday season? Read More... Posted Dec 05 2008, 06:10 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: November 26

  We're closing up shop early this week, what with the long Thanksgiving weekend and all. Tomorrow, I'll be enjoying an (allegedly) awesome cream up mushroom soup with my in-laws in upstate New York, and Friday, I'm boarding up my windows so as not to be sucked in by Black Friday madness. If you find yourself missing us, just type "Black Friday" into the search engine, andtoday's posts will guide you through the weekend sales. Next week, we'll be gearing up for the major holiday season and, from the looks of it, you're ready to spend (if only on yourself): Read More... Posted Nov 26 2008, 06:00 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: November 21

  This week, watching my bank account balance dwindle to nearly nothing, all I really wanted to do was self-medicate by shopping. As this was impossible, I ate lots of chocolate, drank lots of coffee, demanded pie, and daydreamed about shopping. Some of the things we've all been dreaming about this week? fun with bubbles!  escapism via orgasm! letting loose with expletives! office quickies! birthdays! new gadgetry! exorbitant amounts of money! For the love of god, though, let's not all lose our heads and go too far. Posted Nov 21 2008, 06:08 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: November 14

  Well here we are, at the tail end of another week and, obviously, I've already opened another bottle of booze in celebration. Perhaps you started drinking early. But before you leave the comforting glow of your computer for the duration, however, here's a recap of some of this week's top posts: You're obviously into cats, now to an alarming degree. You've also caught the decorating fever from me and my blah condo. We've been drooling over artwork all week long. Other than that, you loved these plates, this showerhead, and this colorful trend. Okay. Go on now. Stalk your crush, and make sure to bring reinforcements. Posted Nov 14 2008, 06:01 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: November 7

  We were all a bit distracted this week, first by the election, and then the ensuing feelings that Obama's win inspired, most notably the yearning for Change. For example, we were proud of our new management we started daydreaming about their home decor we felt inspired we started plotting our way into the presidential inauguration Some things, however, never change:   Read More... Posted Nov 07 2008, 05:57 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: sex, Week in Review, star trek, obama, election, bacon gum, inauguration, tribbles, nerds, pretty

• Week In Review: October 31

  You guys have a shopping problem. Srsly. And we are enablers. So sorry about that. Try imagining my I-wanna-buy list since starting this blog. Some of the products you want to get your hands on pronto?   Read More... Posted Oct 31 2008, 06:06 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: October 24

  Apparently, the Modern Materialistas are a bunch of party animals, getting down with porn stars, contortionists, burlesque performers, and more. It's good to know that we're not too old to have a bit of fun, as long as we can work in our pjs the next morning. It seems you feel the same way, because you're favorite posts revolved around the nightlife, baby:   Read More... Posted Oct 24 2008, 05:57 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: October 17

  These trying economic times have made us go through several stages, including anger and bitterness, self-centeredness, and the desperate need to shop, despite our dwindling bank accounts. After the jump, some of the posts most representative of our shifting moods: Read More... Posted Oct 17 2008, 06:00 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review

• Week In Review: October 10

  You guys. Money has been so tight lately that some of us don't even have money for clothing! And, to tell you the truth, all that naked flesh is making us horny as heck. Did it show? Perhaps you could tell when we posted about: inappropriate Halloween costumes penis pride finding our way around...down there itsy bitsy, teeny weeny panties regretful declarations of love lego love loving your boobies   Posted Oct 10 2008, 06:02 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: Week in Review