Category Archives: Family

Wedding Season Meltdown(s)

Posted on December 20, 2011 by miriamandellyn

When we were little girls and still believed in fairy tales, weddings were great fun. But now that we’re in our twenties… they kind of blow. Don’t get us wrong, we’re really, really happy and excited for all our engaged … Continue reading →

Posted in Cohabitation, Family, Girls, Religion | Tagged bridesmaids, diamonds, divorce, ellyn rice, engagement, marriage, miriam datskovsky, religion, Say Yes to The Dress, TLC, twenty-something weddings, wedding season, weddings | Leave a comment

JFKLAX, Meet SAN

Posted on July 13, 2011 by miriamandellyn

So it’s been two weeks since Ellyn moved to San Diego, and while she’s not having second thoughts – have you seen the beaches? – now that she’s sort of settled, she has a few questions. Fortunately, it’s just a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cohabitation, Family, Holidays, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego | Tagged APARTMENT, boyfriend advice, California, christmas, cohabitation, cost of living, DRIVING, East Coast, ellyn rice, family, la jolla, Los Angeles, los feliz, miriam datskovsky, Monica Geller, New York, Philadelphia, relationship advice, transplants, West Coast | Leave a comment

Now and Then

Posted on March 29, 2011 by miriamandellyn

So while we were off busy paying bills and doing other gross, responsible adult stuff (cough, sitting on the beach, cough, driving through wine country), we got to thinking. Specifically, about where we thought we’d be ten years ago today. … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Family | Tagged 20something, actress, adulthood, babies, boyfriends, career, childhood, college, corporate America, ellyn rice, film, growing up, life, love, marriage, miriam datskovsky, philly, relationships, when I grow up, writing | 3 Comments

When In Doubt, Throw Him Out, And Other Sisterly Advice

Posted on February 10, 2011 by miriamandellyn

Dear Chana, Tali, Susan, and Sarah: We love being the biggest sister and all, and we definitely love all of you, but we’re getting kind of tired of giving you the same old boy advice all the time. So we … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Girls | Tagged boy advice, college, dating advice, ellyn rice, miriam datskovsky, sisterly advice, sisters, texts | 3 Comments

Nobody Thinks Your Baby's As Cute As You Do

Posted on February 1, 2011 by miriamandellyn

Especially not us. I (Miriam) swear the most effective way to prevent teen pregnancy is to put a bunch of teenagers on a plane and surround them with screaming babies. On all sides. For hours. Over multiple flights. Because that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Family, Girls, Moms | Tagged adoption, Angelina Jolie, babies, boyfriends, children, ellyn rice, Facebook, gift of life, miriam datskovsky, mommy forum, moms, moms on facebook, pregnancy, teen pregnancy, ultrasound | 12 Comments

'The Kids Are All Right' Has Our Oscar Vote

Posted on January 25, 2011 by miriamandellyn

Full disclosure: We wrote this before the Oscar nominations were announced. Also, we have nothing to do with the Academy. Except when it comes to snarky fashion commentaries. Miriam: When Ellyn and I were first brainstorming for this blog, one … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Family, Moms, Writing | Tagged Academy Awards, affair, annette bening, divorce, ellyn rice, family, film review, Julianne Moore, lesbian couple, Mark Ruffalo, marriage, miriam datskovsky, moms, Oscars, postmodern family, relationships, screenplay, The Kids Are All Right | 4 Comments

Toddlers & Tiaras: It's Vegas Babies!

Posted on January 21, 2011 by miriamandellyn

http://static.discoverymedia.com/videos/components/snag-it-player.html?network=tlc&clipRefId=f350bd4b18359a75fce99086ce6fe6de72306524&auto=no Ellyn: My first reaction was OH MY GOD. Are you kidding me???? And the little infants were so embarrassing. They can’t even walk, and you’re toting them around the stage in a showgirl outfit in Las Vegas? Miriam: I … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Family, Fashion, Girls, Moms | Tagged Barbie, beauty pageant, ellyn rice, fake teeth, Las Vegas, miriam datskovsky, My Strange Addiction, pageant, parenting, spray tan, stripper, TLC, Toddlers & Tiaras | 2 Comments

A Jewish Girl's Love Affair With Santa Claus

Posted on December 27, 2010 by miriamdatskovsky

When I was twenty-one, I fell in love with Santa Claus. Growing up Orthodox Jewish, my initial understanding of Christmas was that it was a goyishe holiday that put us chosen kids at an unholy disadvantage because it involved majorly … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Family, Holidays | Tagged Bruce Almighty, christmas, family, holidays, Judaism, Love Actually, miriam datskovsky, presents, Santa Claus | 1 Comment

Handling Holiday Hassles Part II

Posted on December 20, 2010 by ricellyn

5 days ’til Christmas… for some of you, that makes your heart rate increase and your palms sweat. But do not fear. I advise here on even more holiday gripes so you can keep your sanity and make it to … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, Religion | Tagged 2011, advertising, ADVICE, APARTMENT, bell ringers, christmas, commercials, corporate America, ellyn rice, family, gifts, holidays, miriam datskovsky, moms, santa hat, siblings | 2 Comments

The Sweetest, Nicest Raging Bitch You'll Ever Meet

Posted on December 8, 2010 by miriamdatskovsky

Apparently, I am a mean bitch. Which I did not fully recognize until I started blogging. Indulge me while I elaborate. I was on the phone with my dear friend Linley, whom I have known for amost twelve years, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Girls, Los Angeles, Writing | Tagged Angelina Jolie, blogging, Chelsea Handler, family, Friends, mean girls, miriam datskovsky, sympathy for the devil, writing techniques | 6 Comments