Kindergarteners and Making Out
The kids had just finished watching the movie Beezus and Ramona (rated G, btw) when my daughter asked me earnestly, “Mom, can you and I practice kissing like they did in the movie?” Insert visual of her closing her eyes and squiggling her tongue all over the place. Good grief. My first thought was…Continue reading
How To: Make a Slideshow from Your List
We love the fun, creative ways that list creators are using SkinnyScoop to showcase the things they know and love. After all, lists embedded into blog posts and sidebars are a great way to offer tips, share favorites and curate information without having to duplicate content or write the same thing twice. Long Lists v. …Continue reading
Who Needs Reading? Don’t Miss This New TV Show.
While most of us don’t argue over reading the back of the cereal box (see Portlandia video clip), we all know how important reading is. I’ll just say it. When the kids are in bed and I have finished a few hours of work, the last thing I want to do is read. In fact…Continue reading
SkinnyScoop Tastemakers – What Are They Up To?
We rely on our SkinnyScoop Tastemakers to bring an incredible mix of experience, credibility and a love of lists in helping us create “cheatsheets” of the things we know and love. By spreading the word within their own circles and on SkinnyScoop.com, their expert lists are helping to inspire, empower and influence the rest of …Continue reading
Vodka Tampons for Kids? | Viral Lists of 2011
Very funny, Dad. I too have some consternation about my kids hitting those years. But the good news is that having “been around the block” of teenage rebellion, I feel that I am pretty prepared for the tricks that this age group might pull. That was, until I heard that the newest trend is for kids to insert bourbon soaked tampons into their vaginas. Apparently this worksContinue reading
Death to the New Year’s Resolution in 7 Steps
When we returned on January 1st, our house was like Pompeii, Christmas perfectly preserved just as we left it, with schrapnel everywhere, looking a little like a wrapping paper bomb went off in the front rooms. I had left it, just like that, all week because I am so easy going. That is my resolution – to be laid back…Continue reading
Our Favorite Lists of 2011: from Disneyland to Foodie Travel
As the year draws to a close, we at SkinnyScoop are taking stock of 2011. Of the many things we have to be thankful for, top on our list is YOU, the ladies (and gentlemen) of SkinnyScoop. You, your passions, your recommendations, your willingness to share with friends, and your determination to learn more – …Continue reading
How To Survive This Week
Well here we are, in one of the busiest weeks of the year. I’ve heard of those people that “just get it all done before Thanksgiving.” But just say, for arguments sake, that the work you are doing this week could rival that of a procurement officer of an entire regiment. Gift ordering, shipping times, cost management, equity of loot…Continue reading
Holiday Learnings From Our Kids
When we emerged from the restaurant, there was a light rain falling. Adults might think this was a bummer. But the kids quickly discovered that this made the deck of Union Square into a perfect sliding arena. They could run and slide nearly ten feet in their loafers. My son looked at me and exclaimed, “isn’t this AMAZING how well you can slide here?!”Continue reading
Holiday Cheat Sheet: Great Gift Exchanges and Office Party Antics
Company holiday party rules are simple: don’t drink. Or at least don’t drink too much. But alas, no one can adhere to this one simple rule. And the next thing you know you are puking up bacon wrapped shrimp in the lobby planter. A holiday party is a great way for a company to celebrate a year of hard work…Continue reading
What Women Want: SkinnyScoop Readers’ Top Gift Picks
December starts tomorrow. For me, that means there are approximately 24 days left until my husband asks “what should we get the kids for Christmas?” or “did we get something for my parents?” And there are approximately infinity days left until he asks about what we are getting for the cousins, the kids’ teachers, babysitter, neighbors, etc. Continue reading