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It’s finally time to pack away the hot cups until next winter. Spring has sprung and it’s time, again, for all the iced deliciousness you can handle! We’ve got a few new places popping up around the Mall just in time for the summer season to provide you with the sweet refresh of an icy beverage.

I’ve scouted the halls this week for five of the newest, best beverages you can find between our four walls and I’m really happy with what I discovered. From smoothies to shakes, your options here are endless… and my stomach is going to be one happy camper this year.

Spring is definitely in the air and that means more outdoor activities! As a relatively new member to the world of working out, I quickly learned that treadmills were not for me. So, the ability to burn some calories with the blue skies as my ceiling is very exciting.

Now, I know we haven’t had a ton of snow this winter, but the melting flakes of the little snow we did get are an exciting reminder that the sidewalks will soon be happy to host my jogging feet. I’m already excited about the fresh air and I’m sure that you all share the same enthusiasm!

There’s nothing better than a nice night in from time to time. And, with today’s technology, it’s easy to get close to the movie theatre experience from the cozy comfort of your own couch. That sounds good to me! Don’t get me wrong, I have always loved and still do love going to the movie theatre, but sometimes that’s just not in the cards!

So, with the finds this week, you can now pop in a movie, grab your snack, dim the lights and press play. Go ahead and get lost for a few hours of mindless entertainment. Everyone deserves that every now and then!

The past few months have been great ones when it comes to new music. I’ve snatched up a few new albums that I can’t stop listening to! It makes my 40 minute commute to and from work a lot more entertaining knowing I have new tunes to listen to. I’ve shared five of the more recent albums with you here. Enjoy!

All of the albums can be found at Best Buy or Barnes & Noble here at Mall of America®.

I’m a winter guy, partially because I don’t like to be hot. This is obviously the situation in the summer, but also because the winter clothes are so comfy! I scouted the Mall this week and found an endless list of items that I’d love to add to my personal collection. Whether you’re running around outside or getting cozy in front of the TV, you have to be warm to enjoy the snowy months.

Now, I think there is one item on this week’s list that deserves an honrable mention. Number three - the Zubaz. I haven’t seen a pair of Zubaz in years and when I heard we were getting a cart in the Mall that was going to sell this awesome pair of pants again I couldn’t wait to check it out. It’s like an homage to my childhood, and I love it! Stay warm out there, everyone.

As everybody is well aware, the New Year is a time to reboot and get a fresh start. Be it your closet, yourself or your living space, I think a little rearranging is always good. I found things this week that would do just that. Add something new to my wardrobe, change up the art on my walls and even give my mental health a little boost.

I have to give a shout-out to an odd addition to this week’s list… item #2. You might think it’s a little crazy that a 25 cent gumball from a machine in the entrance of a store made the list but these little guys are awesome. Said to help relieve stress or ale an aching stomach, I can’t get enough of them or their cool mint flavor. Stop by and grab one if you’re around!

For this week’s BuzzList, being that it’s my last for 2011, I wanted to sift through the BuzzList archives and pick out five products that I loved when I found them, and still love today. A countdown of sorts of some of my favorite BuzzList finds. They are presented in no particular order but they are all amazing nonetheless.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the List this year and I hope to keep you coming back next year for a whole new round of the BuzzList! Happy New Year everybody!

Whether you are to be the entertained or the entertainer this Thanksgiving, planning is always a necessity. From the food to the host/hostess gift to what to wear, there are always decisions to be made around these family and friend-filled holidays. So, as I set out around the decorated halls of Mall of America® this week, I couldn’t help but think about the things we’ll all be searching for in the coming days. For those of us fortunate enough to possess the skill of planning ahead, these items are probably lined up somewhere waiting for next Thursday. But, let’s face it, I’m a guy and I know there will be at least one last-minute item on my list, and solutions to those last-minute problems are everywhere at MOA™. Enjoy the holiday and have a happy Thanksgiving!

While I’m not 100% sure that I’ve awaken from my Halloween-induced sugar coma, I came across one candy item this past weekend that was so good I had to explore it further. See’s Candies was on my mind after I tried one of their butterscotch lollipops. I’m not sure why it struck me as so delicious, but I knew I had to have more. I swung up to the store to check them out and found a slew of other delicious treats… and I had to try them out.

If you haven’t stopped by See’s Candies on Level 2, North here at Mall of America® yet, I strongly suggest you do so soon. From its cool old-school candy parlor feel to the numerous tasty treats that line its shelves, it’s not a store to miss.

All of this week’s items can be found at See’s Candies here at MOA™!

1. Assorted Gourmet Lollipops (The product that started it all) [$16]
2. Molasses Chips [$9]
3. Little Pops [$4]
4. Milk Chocolate Foil Balls [$6]
5. Salted Nut Mixture [$9]

Have you had treats from See’s Candies before? What’s your favorite product? Share below, I’d love to hear from you!

With summer another season of the past and flurries a potential threat in the coming days, this week’s BuzzList is inspired by all things warm. While I do enjoy my hot and sunny days, I’ve found that I am more of a winter kind of guy. Give me a comfy sweater, a book and a warm drink and I am set for, at the very least, an afternoon of relaxation.

There’s nothing quite like hopping on the couch and settling in for the day, knowing that you’ve got nothing but open time on your schedule. Do you like the winter? What’s your favorite winter activity? Share in the comments below - we’d love to hear from you!

1. Sweater: Gap [$80]
2. Minnetonka Moccasins: Minnesot-ah [$45]
3. Down Jacket: Eddie Bauer [$250]
4. Nightwoods by Charles Frazier: Barnes and Noble [$25]
5. Loose Leaf Tea: Teavana [$4-25 per oz.]