Melissa’s Anti-Gift Guide (Worst Children’s Toys)
I’m not someone who believes television is evil, because how can television be evil when Spongebob Squarepants is on it? No television isn’t evil, but advertising is (also, my husband works in advertising….hmm…). I know how to say no to my kids, so when they ask for every single thing they see on television it [...]
When Perfume Attacks!
by Amalah
Dear Amalah, Hi! I recently found your advice column and I absolutely love it! I’m not a mom (yet) but I do have a question that I think you may be able to help me with. I hope. I dearly love perfume but it does not love me. Every time I think I’ve found the [...]
So close.
As in every week, a lot has been going on. But my mind keeps going back to James Kim. As I’m sure you know, Kim, his wife, and two children were missing for days and days in the Oregon wilderness. On Monday his wife and children were found, safe and healthy. On Wednesday James Kim’s [...]
Because Pothole Pore-Pocked is No Way to Go Through Life
by Amalah
ohmygod! MYFACE! Ok, riddle me this batman. I seem to have GINORMOUS pores around my nose and chin that collect dirt and such. I use a face wash, toner and a water based moisturizer but I still seem to have these craters on my face. Any help shrinking these bad boys? Thanks so much! The [...]
Best Children’s Board Games (Please, save yourself from Trouble)
I know it’s getting a little heavy on the gift-giving Christmaukkah postings here, so let’s just call this: “Family Bonding Not Gifting!” I mentioned before I’m not particularly good at general “playing” with my kids. Meaning anything which involves freestyle imagination. My brain shuts down and I’m left wearing lots of beads, a tiara and [...]









