Straight up better than Burt's Bees

Ajumma gives two thumbs in the air to Lip Smacker's new 100% natural lip balm. Pink Guava is soothing yet light on the lips, has a pleasant (almost not there) fragrance, and is a non-animal tested product. The cute packaging caught my eye, though I wish the plastic was a color other than brown. Details, details! I am excited to try Lip Smacker's melon and acai berry flavors.

When guinea pigs and frosting collide

Guinea pig sponge cakes by Mildred Mittens Manufactory

I can't stop loving you

Another food addiction: Shredded, seasoned Korean seaweed

The package boasts, "It is a good nutrition snack for children and a good side dish when having rice of drinking beer." How something that contains multiple types of oil, sugar and salt can be called nutritious is beyond me. It does taste awesome on rice, though.

Scott Simon's adoption story

NPR's Scott Simon (who Ajumma just loves) has written a new book about his experiences with his wife adopting their two daughters from China. The book is called Baby, We Were Meant for Each Other. Hear Simon's touching interview and read an excerpt from his book, here.

Cool Korean graphics

Korean numbers print by Janasim

Favorite issues of Dwell

I've been reading Dwell for the past five years. After a few moves I realized lugging stacks of magazines was not worth the trouble. I now keep issues that really inspire me or make me feel insanely jealous.

Domo kun anatomy print

According to a limited edition, ultrachrome anatomy print of the Japanese character Domo-kun, he possesses a nasal cavity. All this time I figured he breathes out of his mouth! Otto Shop in Fullerton sells Domo-kun and Hello Kitty (who has a much larger brain) anatomy posters, and a variety of fabulous, quirky wall art. Check it!

Nom Nom: That's how they roll

Have you spotted Nom Nom's truck on ads for The Great Food Truck Race debuting tomorrow on Food Network? Nom Nom, who have been serving Vietnamese-inspired sandwiches to folks around Los Angeles since January, are vying for Food Network's $50,000 prize. South Bay Foodies reviewed Nom Nom's banh mi this very week. Mmm! This instantly brings back memories of Orange County living, except for the mayo. Photo by South Bay Foodies

No pinch

Starring Gil the crab