“I spent $200 on a heritage ham for Easter Sunday. My daughter just announced she’s gone vegan and expects me to make a full secondary ‘tofurkey’ style spread. Am I a bad mom if I tell her the side dishes are her only option?” No, you’re not a bad mom. But you seriously spent $200…
Month: April 2026
Dear Spring Cleaning Monster
“Is it bad that I’m using ‘Spring Cleaning’ as an excuse to purge my boyfriend’s stuff? He moved in six months ago and his collection of vintage beer cans is ruining the vibe of our living room. If I ‘accidentally’ lose a box during the cleanup, am I a monster?” The simple answer here is…
Dear Charged for Family Brunch
“Dear Anonymous, my sister-in-law volunteered to host Easter brunch this year, but she just sent out a ‘signup sheet’ demanding everyone bring a specific expensive dish AND pay $20 per person for ‘decor and cleanup’ costs. Is it tacky to back out now, or do I just pay the brunch ransom?” Okay, first of all,…