Home Organization for Hoarders
First, I am proud that I could locate something from the late ‘80s in less than 30 seconds. Second, of course I didn’t let the kids tape over my prized college mixed tape. Truth be told, I am just a tiny bit of a hoarder. This means I need the best organizational ideas, tips and apps…Continue reading
How to: Use Lists to Collaborate
We love lists for a multitude of reasons, but one of our favorite parts of SkinnyScoop’s list building tools is the ability to use them to create with other people. We use a SkinnyScoop “Team” account to do everything from ask for advice on certain topics to plan our staff grocery snack runs. It’s an …Continue reading
Heart Health: What Your Four-Year-Old Knows That You Forgot
It was 8:30 am. My daughter, in preschool at the time, stood solemnly in front of the school flag with her tiny hand over her heart for the Pledge of Allegiance. When it was over, she looked at me with big eyes and said very seriously: “Mom, my heart only beats during the Pledge of Allegiance.” What…Continue reading
On Buying My Own Gift for Valentine’s Day
“Mom, why did you buy your own gift from Dad for Valentine’s Day?” “Well, I get so much love and attention from Dad on a such a frequent basis that he might forget that there is a special day coming up. He makes all the days special. So just to be on the safe side, it’s better if I procure a gift for him to give to me.” To be honest…Continue reading
HOW TO: Share Any List You Love
Writer’s block and lapses in creativity happen to everyone, and bloggers know the importance of keeping up with regular postings and interesting content. You might be used to re-blogging on Tumblr or using copy/paste to share something beautiful you’ve found on Pinterest when your originality fails, but did you know you can also share any …Continue reading
The False Promise of Football and Sexed Up Nights
A few weeks ago, one of my friends shared with me how she hooked her husband with her amazing cooking. They fell in love and got married. At some point after the wedding, she made a shocking proclamation: “Hey buddy, I love you but I’m not cooking 24/7.” In the same week, I learned that there are girls who pretend to like football to woo a potential mate. Can you even imagine..Continue reading
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