I don't know how I ever got through a NYC winter without a humidifier. It is so dry here. I don't pay for heating, but an all-night humidifier and a morning facial steamer are lifesavers. I'm originally from the very humid South, so winters here are absolutely killer on my skin.

My parents used to take me out of school for trips all the time. They're freelance, so it was nice that we didn't have to travel during the expensive times of years, or go on vacations when it was the most crowded. My dad would also occasionally pull me out of school and we'd go to Disneyland or Knott's Berry Farm for…

My parents have been leaving me home alone since I was very young. Perhaps 8 was when it started, but likely under that. I liked being home alone. I'm an only child, so I like the solitude. I'd read, play piano, do homework, etc. I loved when my parents left for a few hours. The times I needed anybody and couldn't…

I have only ever bought one actual expensive dress in my life. It was a cocktail dress from Bloomingdale's for $200, and I got it for free because I used a $200 gift card (also, it was the first time I'd ever been to Bloomingdale's in my life. I didn't realize it was so expensive!). The dress fits me perfectly and…

My mother was to attend a high-profile event, and I suggested Rent The Runway to her. The only time she would need a designer dress would also coincide with the few times she would need to hire a publicist, who would then be able to get her a dress for free. I figure if you need to wear a designer dress, you must be…

It won't be necessary, but it might happen. You can easily film at least one episode of a sitcom each day. That's if it's in a studio. If it's something more complex, like Modern Family (which likes to venture out of their studio space often), it can take more time.

Aleve requires a prescription in Austria. It's not hard to get, but it's interesting that it requires a prescription. Maybe it's to help keep the cost down, since everybody is insured? Either way, when we come back to the States we will be buying a big bottle of the generic.

I'm doing the same—I'm renting an entire lodge for my wedding and for those attending from out of town to stay in, too. I'm making it so easy for them! But if they don't want to go, they don't have to. I've already gotten requests from people to change the date (people who aren't even related to me), even though I…

They're not valuable but they are SO much fun to play with. I arranged all of my McNugget Monsters in a scene in a haunted house that we have in our decoration box and they looked right at home!

The hashbrowns. I need need their hashbrowns.

What a timely article. My comment is essentially a non-sequitur, but whatevs. I was home over the weekend and I found my box of McDonald's toys from the 90's! It's been pared down a great deal, but my fave toys are in there, namely my McNugget Monster Buddies! I currently have Dracula sitting on my desk chillin' for…

I would like to be clear that a destination wedding is not a place where the bride or groom either of their families live nearby. I'm having my wedding in the Hudson Valley and my whole family is going "Destination wedding!!! Please change it and have it somewhere close to meeeeeee." I live in NYC. My fiance and his…

Okay I feel really stupid but I can't find your email in your profile :/

Thank you! I will!

You must have a good landlord. In many parts of NYC, your landlord will keep repairing old appliances until they eventually set the building on fire. Only then will he replace an appliance.

The reason why I want to buy a house is because I'm tired of living in rentals where I can't update it. I love where I live, but I wish I could paint, fix the plumbing, put in better quality fixtures, replace the flooring. The problem with renting is that I can't ever really make it my home. I don't mind spending the…

I can't believe they actually responded to the iron threat!

Jezebel should hire you as their resident medium! I would so love to visit a psychic/medium, but I don't know what resources to use when trying to find a reputable one. I want to believe.

Please tell me this is the beginning of an epic love story!

Brownies are a type of fairy/goblin/trickster. They exist in many cultures. My family's preferred "brownie" are the Menehune, the Hawai'ian version.