Naomi Kobayashi

Television in the 90s was an emotional rollercoaster with heartwarming highs and dramatic lows. It hit all the right spots with the dramatic breakups, heart-to-heart-makeups, extreme sports challenges that had us questioning our fitness levels, and quirky game shows that had us daydreaming about confetti showers and grand prizes. We related to the kids on the other side of the … [Read more...] about Secrets From The 90s TV Show’s Set: The Juicy Stuff Behind The Curtains

If you want a crushing reminder of how fleeting and temporary life can be, jot down some of your favorite products from way back when, and you’ll likely realize you haven’t noticed a handful of them on store shelves in a long time. It’s not uncommon for our favorite products to be quietly discontinued and their memory slowly evaporated from our consciousness. Products lose … [Read more...] about Looking Back on Our Favorite Discontinued Items

Upcycling goes beyond the thousands of trendy posts that lend to the reused rustic vibes on our Pinterest feeds. Although we've only had an official word for it since 1994, humans have been looking for ways to maximize the use of their stuff since the beginning of time, whether it be out of necessity due to low resources or because they want to be a little kinder to Mother … [Read more...] about Upcycling Garbage: The Good, The Marvelous, And The Horrendous

You did it! You woke up early, ate a good breakfast, and hydrated yourself like a good human. You're in a good mood even though it's a Monday, and you have a newfound appreciation for the little things in life, like the flowers in your yard or the busy sounds of the city. Then something happens, and all of that optimism bursts like a balloon. The cardboard drink holder gave … [Read more...] about Moments That Make You Facepalm; There Are Some Unlucky People On Earth

Pregnancy is that magical time in a woman’s life where she’s glowing and growing through nine blissful months of beautiful body changes while celebrating every little fetal flutter that reminds her life is about to change forever. It’s all baby bumps and rainbows, right? At least that what the ladies on Instagram with perfect skin and flowy maternity dresses blowing on the … [Read more...] about Only Pregnant Women Can Understand These…

Math was never my strong suit in school, so when I first heard of Pi Day, my mind went straight to a piping hot pie, fresh out of the oven with a flaky crust and the highly inappropriate amount of whipped cream that would obscure any sign of the pastry on my plate. I reveled in the thought of pumpkin spice traveling through my olfactory system as I sighed with contentment and a … [Read more...] about Fun Facts & Celebrations To Whet Your Appetite for “Pi Day”

Don't forget to mark your calendars! International Women's Day is coming up quick on March 8th (and for the curious, International Men's Day is November 19th – jot that down). You might think it's nothing more than a day to celebrate the fact that American women can wear pants and have fulfilling careers that align with their passions, but it goes much deeper than that. It has … [Read more...] about International Women’s Day Gives Us Plenty Of Reason To Celebrate

I'll never forget it. It happened in one of those hazy cafes with the old brown drinking glasses and wooden seating booths. Tears streamed down my face as the seams of my heart snapped because I couldn't finish my Mickey Mouse pancakes. My sensitive four-year-old heart was falling apart because my mother told me if I didn't eat all my pancakes before we left, they would cry, … [Read more...] about Eyebrow Raising Lies Parents Tell Their Kids

Customer service reviews are among the most common things that you and I search on the internet. Whenever we want to check on a product or service that we want or need to buy, we don't just read it's description, features, and benefits since they could be just writing these words to scam us, customers. So, where do we go if these details are not that reliable? Answer: customer … [Read more...] about Funny Customer Reviews That Keep My Brain Trying To Process It

If dad jokes are right up your alley; you have reached your destination. This is the place where anything plant and dad joke-related unites over a bonfire and produces nothing -  but magic. For all the dad joke fanatics out there, we've got some gems on here you have yet to discover. Plants are the lush greenery that keep us alive through oxygen production but who knew they … [Read more...] about If Plants Could Tell Dad Jokes; They Would Start With

Super Bowl LVI is lurking right around the corner with less than a month to go before kickoff. Die-hard fans are still placing bets on their favorite team making it to LA’s SoFi Stadium and crushing it. Even if you aren’t into big, hulking men in spandex throwing around an oblong ball and dumping Gatorade on each other, the Super Bowl still has something special for you. It’s a … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Commercials So Good We Didn’t Need a Skip Button

Let's face it. Kids are certified bonkers, thanks to those gigantic imaginations housed in their tiny little bodies. We've even considered investing in a better insurance plan to take care of all the medical bills from the whiplash we get shaking our heads wondering where they come up with this stuff. They crack us up with their curious questions and bold declarations, giving … [Read more...] about Creepy Stuff Our Kids Said; The Stuff That Shook Us To The Core

What movie had you hidden under the covers as a kid, fighting your brain as it forced you to relive the horror of that one scene on repeat until sleep kicked in to save you? You might be too embarrassed to admit that a movie made for kids had you covering your eyes, but this article is your safe space to fess up with the rest of us. The internet is teeming with tales from … [Read more...] about Unintentionally Scary Kids Movies That Traumatized Generations

How often have we told ourselves that if only time machines existed, we would've bought them and gone to the past----- because we know full well how cool it was back then. Socializing with people, playing and having fun outdoors, not being distracted by electronic devices, and generally just being simple and happy are only a few of the cool things you can find if you go back to … [Read more...] about Kids Discover Their Parents’ Cool Past

We are addicted to watching every step a celebrity takes and deep-deep-deep-inside we wish we could be just a little like them too. Some are tv superstars, some movie idols, some have made us laugh so hard, or cry, some have sung the songs that lead generations and some are famous because of their associations. Our love for these stars is immense and sometimes it can be a bit … [Read more...] about Famous Child Stars That Grew Up To Be Decent Looking Adults

What does your tattoo say about you? What story does it tell? The truth is people don't particularly care anymore. Getting inked is no longer reserved for those who want to wear the deepest parts of their life story on their skin. It's now completely normal to get tattoos to pay tribute to beloved hobbies, memorialize loved ones, make permanent friendship pacts, or even get an … [Read more...] about People With A Sense Of Humor Share Their Witty Tattoos

How many times have you laid in bed at night, drifting off to Slumberland, when your stream of sleepy thoughts suddenly carried the most brilliant idea for an invention to your mind’s eye? In most cases, we mull over how cool it would be before sleep overtakes us, and we have no recollection of our awesome idea the next day. However, the urge to take those inventions out of the … [Read more...] about Shark Tank Products That Got Us To Bite

"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