A nighttime garden gathering — low-key party voyeurism
Let’s have an evening garden party, yeah? Simon did, and is good enough to let us come along.
Sister states: couchsurfing in the name of international relations
In this post: learn about sister states programs and what to expect if you open your house to a stranger from another country (hint: awesomeness).
Loving the mother I am
My daughter will be who she is. That is the most exquisite thing I could ever want for her. Any push from me to be the perfect mama is all fallow work.
How I explain race to my mixed-race children
Being mixed has shaped my identity, made me who I am. I’ve always felt different, but in a good way. Sure, I’ve had my share of racist insults and rejection hurled at me, but nothing that I wasn’t able to shake off. Now, I’m raising mixed-race kids and I have the challenge of helping them discover and embrace their unique identity.
What do you dread your guests finding?
When your friends come over, what’s your panic object? The thing you hope they don’t find, because it’ll mean no end to merciless teasing? A shrine to an ex in the closet? Cigarettes, even though you made a big deal about quitting?
Hostess gift ideas: look past wine and go for handmade, locally-sourced, or unusual offerings
If wine just won’t cut it for your next hostess gift, we have new ideas. Carnivorous plants? Pineapples? Oh my!
Steal this party idea: sippy-cup cocktail party
In a harried moment the other day, I picked up one of my son’s sippy cups and took a chug of water. It was one of these cheap weiner dog sippies from Ikea, and as I was drinking from it I realized … I really LIKE how this feels in my hand. Then I realized I’d like it with a cocktail in it.
How do I remove hair dye from the bathroom wall?
I dye my hair black on a regular basis, and I’m also a clumsy oaf. My bathroom wall has many spots of blueish-black. How can I resolve this messy problem?