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Careers for Kids That Utilize Their Unique and Annoying Strengths
Careers for Kids That Utilize Their Unique and Annoying Strengths
Put those freeloading children to work
Lisa Hides
Mar 18
Six Self Help Books That Would Become Bestsellers If Only They Existed
Six Self Help Books That Would Become Bestsellers If Only They Existed
Self-improvement for those with realistic expectations or their ability to change
Kyrie Gray
Mar 15
Keep It in the Open or Hide It in the Closet? How to Prepare for Your Crush’s First Visit.
Keep It in the Open or Hide It in the Closet? How to Prepare for Yo...
You want him to think you’re interesting instead of weird
Laura-Liisa Klaas
Mar 14
I, Molly, Am Being Single-Handedly Sabotaged By Climate Change
I, Molly, Am Being Single-Handedly Sabotaged By Climate Change
Confessions of a frustrated millennial who just wants to be liked for her sustainable soul
Maria Garcia
Mar 13
Lady Elaine Fairchilde’s Intervention With Herself
Lady Elaine Fairchilde’s Intervention With Herself
Some hard truths in the Neighborhood
S. M. Strand
Mar 12
Is it The New Smoking, The Old Kind, or just Smokin’ Hot?
Is it The New Smoking, The Old Kind, or just Smokin’ Hot?
A quiz
Julie Kling
Mar 11
Guessing Your Job Description is Now Part of Your Performance Review
Guessing Your Job Description is Now Part of Your Performance Review
You didn’t know? I clearly remember leaving explicit hieroglyphics!
Philip S. Naudus
Mar 8
If You Give My Jewish Mother a Phone Call, She’ll Ask You Why You’re Too Busy for Your Own Mother
If You Give My Jewish Mother a Phone Call, She’ll Ask You Why You’r...
A new book for those with overbearing moms
Lisa Hides
Mar 7
Fictional Road Signs to Help You Avoid Life’s Mishaps
Fictional Road Signs to Help You Avoid Life’s Mishaps
A little guidance would be nice for most of us as we age
Shannon Carpenter
Mar 6
I’ve Lost My Hair But Not My Sense of Humor
I’ve Lost My Hair But Not My Sense of Humor
Stories from Jane Austen’s Wastebasket that you might have missed
Kyrie Gray
Mar 5
What to Bring to Your Local Witch Burning Event
What to Bring to Your Local Witch Burning Event
Behold the horrors in comfort and style
Kristen Stark
Mar 5
Hydrate with EcoHealth Bottled Water, Glacially-Sourced with Naturally Occurring Micro-Plastic…
Hydrate with EcoHealth Bottled Water, Glacially-Sourced with Natura...
We deliver an uninterrupted flow of pure water, one plastic bottle at a time.
Thomas Pease
Mar 4
To Enjoy Our Immersive Willy Wonka Experience All You Need Is Pure Imagination
To Enjoy Our Immersive Willy Wonka Experience All You Need Is Pure ...
As well as $45 and an oath that you won’t sue us
Anna Pook
Mar 1
Our Small Town is Extremely Cozy so Please Ignore the Murders
Our Small Town is Extremely Cozy so Please Ignore the Murders
It’s not all that many murders actually
Rachel Mans McKenny
Feb 29
Surprisingly Accurate Candles Inspired by Historical Romances
Surprisingly Accurate Candles Inspired by Historical Romances
Who wouldn’t want a bedroom to smell like a brooding hero?
Kyrie Gray
Feb 28
You’ve Been Upgraded to Boyfriend Powerhouse Status
You’ve Been Upgraded to Boyfriend Powerhouse Status
Updates from Relationship-ly, the dating plug-in that tracks the progress of your current relationship
Christine Stevens
Feb 27
Into the Mild: The Corporate Guide to Risk-Free Innovation
Into the Mild: The Corporate Guide to Risk-Free Innovation
Remember to think outside the box! After getting pre-approved, that is.
Philip S. Naudus
Feb 26
Imaginary Apps to Help You Navigate Politics on Social Media
Imaginary Apps to Help You Navigate Politics on Social Media
Technology you need before election season goes into full gear
Kyrie Gray
Feb 23
Every Online Job Board in This Current Awful Timeline
Every Online Job Board in This Current Awful Timeline
You know they’ll reject you but you’ll apply anyway because you don’t want to die in poverty
Maria Garcia
Feb 22
Chaotic Ways to Celebrate the Leap Year
Chaotic Ways to Celebrate the Leap Year
You can get away with anything on a day that doesn’t technically exist
Ally Bush
Feb 21
Dating a Jane Austen Fanatic is No Easy Task
Dating a Jane Austen Fanatic is No Easy Task
As Mary Crawford might say, there is no hope for a cure.
S. M. Strand
Feb 20
I, the Letter K, Am Looking For Love
I, the Letter K, Am Looking For Love
I’m open to a whole range of alphabetical experiences
Andrew Biro
Feb 19
Reminder From Your Gym: Women’s Navels Should Remain Covered
Reminder From Your Gym: Women’s Navels Should Remain Covered
But men’s tank tops without sides are still OK
Caroline Horwitz
Feb 16
What Your Facebook Marketplace Seller’s Response Actually Means
What Your Facebook Marketplace Seller’s Response Actually Means
Translating their lies ain’t easy
Aine Hunt
Feb 15
My Key to Minimalism is a Secret Apartment Filled with Junk
My Key to Minimalism is a Secret Apartment Filled with Junk
It’s not deception. It’s curated authenticity.
Philip S. Naudus
Feb 14
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