Naomi Kobayashi

"Have Kids," they said. "It'll be fun," they said. Next thing you know, your house has been remodeled in world record time after you thought it was safe to take a solo trip to the bathroom. Your beautiful white leather sofa is now an abstract collage of Hershey's chocolate brown and strawberry Smucker's. Your kitchen floor? There's no floor anymore, only Nesquik, flour, and … [Read more...] about Those Crazy Kids: Facepalming Parents Share Their Stories

Stop right there! Have you checked yourself out in the mirror before venturing outside? You could find yourself one sashay away from a call to the fashion police if you dare step out in any of these ridiculously zany looks. You’ll have the chance to plead your case in the court of couture, but remember, even though fashion is a highly individualistic and subjective matter, some … [Read more...] about The Freaky, The Functional, and Head Turner; Styles That Made Us Laugh

Children make the cutest cast members of our beloved tv shows and movies with their constant shenanigans and witty one-liners that only a kid could get away with. They did everything from singing and acting to sharing their lives in front of the camera, showcasing their unique talents, but the one thing every child star has in common is that they inevitably grew up. Some chose … [Read more...] about What Ever Happened to Our Favorite Child Stars?

Who is the most recognizable figure on Earth? There's a high chance while searching your brain for the answer you at least considered Mickey Mouse and his pals. People all over the world have grown up with Disney characters on their TVs, in their picture books, and even on their bedspreads. It's impossible to escape the reach of this conglomeration that spawned hundreds of … [Read more...] about What Goes on Behind The Castle Doors; Secrets of the Happiest Place on Earth

Who wants a fake plate of fries before hopping on the cybernetic baby bus to the park where you can’t season the pigeons? We’re serious. Design is considered an art form, and art is mainly subjective—meaning we all have our opinions about how fantastic or atrocious it looks. Still, sometimes it boils down to functionality and sense. If we're unable to use it or it’s a hassle to … [Read more...] about Strange Designs That Made Us Do a Double-Take

It's that time of year where we start to hear the chorus of "New Year, new me" echo throughout social media sites while placing bets on how long we'll be actively chasing our goals before we lose our steam and slip back into old habits. There's a strong possibility our New Year's resolutions are recycled from failed attempts in the past, but the only thing that matters is that … [Read more...] about New Year, New Resolutions That Made Us Laugh and Cheer

Winter is here, and so are the holidays, which means it's time to bust out the hot chocolate, deck the halls, and throw on your ugliest Christmas sweater before settling down in front of a cozy, crackling fire to wrap all those presents for the all the parties on your calendar this season. You're sure your shirt is the ugliest in all the land, but why does your yuletide best … [Read more...] about Ugly Holiday Sweaters To Keep Us Warm All Winter

Are you absolutely, positively sure you know how to brush your teeth, wash your hair, or even make toast? You might be snickering and thinking, "What do you mean? Of course, I do! I do these things every day!" Well, today, we're going to flip your world upside down as we go through everyday items that seem like no-brainers and show you how you've been using them wrong the whole … [Read more...] about Stuff We’ve Been Using Wrong The Whole Time: Let Me Show You

Do you have the Monday blues? Maybe the Tuesdays too? Are you counting how many sleeps you have left before Friday evening releases you from the clutches of all the other icky weekdays? Don’t worry; we’re here with a pick-me-up. The weekend is coming, so let’s fasten our seatbelts for a trip down memory lane to revisit the many ways we used to spend our long yearned days off, … [Read more...] about The Weekend Is Coming: What We Were Doing Then Versus What We’re Doing Now

Julkapp! Engerl-Bengerl! Monito-Monita! Secret Matityahu! Whatever your part of the globe calls it, the Secret Santa tradition and the White Elephant Gift Exchange are guaranteed to conjure up holiday feels. I'm fortunate enough to recall warm, apple cider and pumpkin pie flavored memories of hours-long battles of what my family called "The Present Game." Alliances and … [Read more...] about Secret Santa Has Officially Gone Strange