Unexpected party favors: What should I do with the things guests forget at my house?
I’ve found myself with a growing collection of castaway sunglasses, casserole dishes, makeup, gifts from friends that were meant for other friends. What is the etiquette for storing/returning forgotten items? If a guest claims an item, but takes forever to come pick it up, how long should I keep it? If they live far away, am I obligated to ship it to them?
14 pop culture-inspired pillows that’ll elevate your couch game
Gaze upon the Starpugs pillow, and know that, with those sad-but-proud pug eyes, that dog is telling you that you are about to see some amazing shit.
4 crucial steps for arranging the perfect au pair situation
Last spring I jetted off to Catalonia to work as an au pair and learn Spanish. In the end, my experience with my host family wasn’t the best. Now, months later, I look back and see it as a tremendous learning experience. I now have lots of worldly advice on what not to do before living with complete strangers. If I could do it over again, I would, without a doubt, take the following steps to prepare…
5 ways a deck of cards can rescue you from boredom
Bored? I’ve got 52 reasons for you to perk up! Just grab a regular deck of playing cards and you’re well on your way to fun. Obviously, you could just play Bridge. But you’re here for the offbeat suggestions, right?
What precious things would you grab in a house fire?
What precious things would you grab in a house fire? It’s a “what if” question that gets bandied around often. I’ve heard, and given, many different answers over the years. My dog. My cat. Photo albums. A jewelry box. Signed books. Family heirlooms. It’s all bullshit.
Should I go to religious services just to make people happy?
I’ve been going to religious services, like Christmas Eve, with my parents in order to make them happy. But at this point I feel as if there is a lack of mutual respect for my beliefs, so I have no desire to go. Do I stick to my guns, or do I go to religious services with my family on holidays?
Wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey, DIY-ey TARDIS lanterns
From the genius who brought you Weeping Angel Barbies, comes her DIY TARDIS lanterns…
What happened when I made a resolution to not buy anything new for a year
My resolution this year was The Compact, defined by Wikipedia as “a social and environmental movement whose members promise not to buy anything new for a year.”
So here’s how my Compact experience went…