Bunchland

Who could resist these seasonal treats?

For the most part, bunnies are adorable. When in chocolate form, they’re also delicious. But as our pal Frank up there can attest, bunnies can also be a little bit terrifying. And just as the Elf on a Shelf showed us that sometimes well-intentioned toys creep us right the eff out, some chocolate bunnies are just as creepy. It’s usually in the eyes. Here are some of the creepy bunnies we came across. Are they to be avoided at all costs, or consumed quickly so as to end their creepy presence?

Unexpected musculature.

Is that a natural reclining position for a bunny? We’d take a nibble off of its ears, but we’d worry it would bite back. Its creators were aiming for a Guinness Record.

A bunny fit for Mad Eye Moody?

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Meri Perra blogs about the challenges she and her partner face in trying to raise their girls with feminist values

I remember as a kid watching Fantasy Island on a channel we didn’t get. You know, one of those channels from back in the day where you could sort of see the show, and also sort of see some of what’s
happening on the next channel, but with enough determination, you could basically see what’s happening in your own show.

Fantasy Island. Geesh. You think I could have just gone outside.

Now, we have Netflix, or in our house, our two-year old calls it Nexfix. And the only viewing restriction our girls have is moms-imposed. So there are choices, choices and more choices.  Read more...

What we’re reading today:

1. All those corn mazes at the apple orchards and stuff sure do look fun, just don’t get so lost that you have to call 911 to come find you.

2. In broccoli news, experts say that like other cruciferous vegetables, it’s best to eat it raw or just steam for a few minutes. Carrots on the other hand unlock some nutritional antioxidant goodness when cooked.

3. “People think the wrong things about us and keep on thinking those things. Like that all home-schoolers are evangelical Christians who don’t believe in evolution, or that home-schooled kids can’t socialize, that we’re huge nerds who win spelling bees but can’t grasp simple pop cultural references.” A home-schooler goes to college. She’s right; as much as we know these charming, bright, social home schooled kids exist, we can’t help but think of “And on the third day, God created the Remington bolt-action rifle, so that Man could fight the dinosaurs. And the homosexuals.“  Read more...