Archive - Burnt Toast by Virginia Sole-Smith

What's the Worst Parenting Advice You Ever Received?

Because it's been eight years and I'm still mad about mine.

Mar 11 •

Virginia Sole-Smith

Pamela Anderson Did Not Catfish You

ICMYI: The men are not alright with makeup-free Pam, and other thoughts on famous women aging and shrinking under the Hollywood gaze.

Mar 9 •

Virginia Sole-Smith

Pamela, Demi, and the Red Carpet Trap

Notes from award season on aging faces, shrinking bodies and the Hollywood gaze.

Mar 7 •

Virginia Sole-Smith

Virginia Likes Kale Now

Notes on reclaiming diet foods, family dinner post-divorce, and talking to kids about diet culture, with Amy Palanjian, creator of Yummy Toddler Food.

Mar 6 •

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Bad Mom Book Club

We've got divorced moms, contract killers, and unfit parents. What are you reading right now?

Mar 4 •

Virginia Sole-Smith

It Wasn't Pink Eye (I Think?)

An eye goo-free newsletter for your Sunday.

Mar 2 •

Virginia Sole-Smith

February 2025

The Revolution Is Not A Crash Diet

You can skip shopping today! But, then what?

Feb 28 •

Virginia Sole-Smith

Washboard Abs Don't Make You Good In Bed

Observations on body grief, claiming joy, and dating while superfat, with Brianna Campos

Feb 27 •

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Cute Clothes For This Long Winter

We're embracing visible socks, soft pants and absurd coats till spring hits. It's your February Outfit Report!

Feb 25 •

Virginia Sole-Smith

Mel Robbins Has a PHD in Diet Culture

Now for ALL paid Burnt Toasties!

Feb 23 •

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What Cute Home Things Are You Loving?

Because we can have discourse and still like shopping.

Feb 21 •

Virginia Sole-Smith

Is Mel Robbins A Diet?

She has a PhD in giving advice!

Feb 20 •

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