It's Question Time!
What I love most about ediTORIal is getting to connect with all of you fabulous galpalistas/craftistas/foodistas/stylistas/momistas on a daily basis. Wow! "Ista" works almost as well as "Tori" with words ;) But seriously, you inspire me, make me smile, and make me know I'm not alone in this crazy journey we call life. Each and every one of you is what makes this online family so special. With that in mind, I wanted to give you guys, the heart and soul of ediTORIal, the chance to let me know what you want to read about!
Are there any topics that you’d love for me to cover in a blog? Are there any burning questions that you have that you want me to answer? I'm no expert by any means but I do have a very definite perspective on things (always with a little humor) and I hope my experiences can help people going through similar situations. You know me, I'm not one to shy away from things, and my life is pretty much an open book. So, anything goes! While I probably won’t be able to get to everything, I’ll do my best to post as many blogs answering your questions and covering your favorite topics as I can.
So fire away! What do you want me to blog about next? Got any questions for me?
Love,
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Hey Tori,
I have several questions for you, if that's okay?
- I am reading your book 'Uncharted Territori' and was touched by the part where you talk about how important your friends are. Because of circumstances I don't have such really good friends since I was a teenager. And now at the age of 31 I find it hard to make such deep friendships, everything stays on 'the surface'. Any tips on how you would handle it? I'm quickly affraid that I scare people off when I talk about more personal stuff...
- How do you get enough sleep with those 4 kids? I feel like a zombie and I only got one 8 month old daughter!
- Do you plan on writing another book? I've almost read them all and I need more to read on the train to work! :)
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Hi Tori,
I read a recent post where you mentioned you have chickens. I am very passionate about backyard chickens (and suburban homesteading) and would love to hear more about your ladies, what kind you have, photos of your coop, ect... Please share! -
Tori I want you to blog about the mixed messages being sent to young girls who tweet bad pictures of themselves to boys and think it's okay. I want younger girls to not objectify themselves.I want them to have a strong sense of self. I just think its getting out of control.
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Hi Tori!
I love how your house is always the "place to be" with friends and family. You always know how to make people comfortable and everyone knows they will always have fun at one of your get-togethers/parties. How do you set the vibe for everyone to relax and feel at home? Lately when my friends come over I feel like they want to eat and run or that they aren't relaxed. When I go to their house I help myself to whatever I need, but when they come over here they feel the need to ask me before they do something. It really bugs me because I feel like I'm a laid-back, fun person and just want everyone to enjoy themselves. I'd love to hear your advice on casual entertaining with a small group of close friends. Thanks! -
Tori,
Absolutely loved reading about your "day in the life" in your family. Very interesting. You're such a normal family. That's so good to see that you have such balance and love for each other. My heart goes out to you and your family over the STAR magazine story. I'm so glad I never followed those trash magazines. I was so proud that you stood up for yourself and your kids. Way to go! About time a celeb finally speaks out! Stay well and love the website! -
Hi Tori,
I have two burning questions for you.
1. If you had the whole day to yourself without the kids and Dean, what would you do?
and
2. What are your fave jewelry trends right now?
Thanks,
Tricia
(big fan of you for a long time. You inspire me to be more creative and fun loving. I really love your kooky sense of humor.) -
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I know I am a bit late with this... but, from the latest photos.. it looks to me like Liam now has a Big boy haircut- he looks so much older. Any story here?
I am dealing with cutting my Liam's hair for the first time @ 20mons.
thanks! :0)
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I've thought of another question. How did you and dean meet patsy? I just love her and think its wonderful she's been around for all 4 babies!!!! She seems to really enjoy her " job" and her heart is in it 1000 percent. -
Hi Tori! I would love to hear more about your experiences with ghosts and the paranormal. I am just like you in that I am very interested in this topic. Among the shows I watch are Paranormal State, John Zaffis: the Haunted Collector, and Celebrity Ghost Stories. I never miss an episode of Celebrity Ghost Stories and I think you should go on this show! I have had 5 experiences with ghosts. I would like to go to a psychic medium to try to understand these experiences more fully. For example, I lived in a haunted house when I was younger. But I never found out the story behind it, and now I want to know everything about it. I feel a psychic can help me understand it better. But until I see one, I am very open to the spiritual side of life and I completely understood you when you shared your experiences. I would love to hear more! Thank you for reading! -Anna
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Dear Tori,
You have many fans and are loved!! I have a "curious / nosy" question. With 2 little ones, but 2 now in school and keeping up with everything, do have a nanny and an au pair ?? Or who helps you with the children?? I had a hard time with 2 boys 18 months apart. Thanks for having a place for questions. -
Tori
Do you still stay in touch with that Healer who came to your house that time and poured that mixture all over you?
would love to hear about that.
I saw it on Tori and Dean a long time ago
Love you and your family
You rock
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I am a mom to 4 kiddos under 10 and in 2012 I decided to start my own company. I launched a line of puzzle play sets that I created. I am an artist not a business person, so I figuring out marketing has been an interesting test for me. One of the things I decided to try was "Gifting." Through Baby Swags I sent some of my puzzles -- called Flipzles to your kiddos. My question is -- Did the puzzles make it to Liam and Stella? Did they get to open them and play with them? Oh how I would love to know if they enjoy them as much as my kiddos do. It is such a strange feeling sending your product off and not knowing if the gamble is worth it. As a celebrity mom -- what are your thoughts about celebrity gifting? I would love to know. Thanks! vicki@flipzles.com -
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Hey Tori. I feel like I know you so well already from having been a fan for so long (and from reading all about you in you memoirs), but I've always wondered about a screenplay you wrote and had filmed. Will that ever be released? I remember reading about it in the teen magazines in the 90s. What was the title of it? -
Dear Tori, I just wanted to say how much I admire you in being a courageous Mom. I went through scares myself. Now that my children are adults and miss when they were small, never take anything for granted for as soon as you nw it the will be adults and on their own. God bless you. I loved 90210 and am a true fan. How are you feeling? I pray and hope your health is okay. Sincerely Dane Cohen
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I love a good birthday party for my children. My whole family lives in Germany,so we always invite a lot of friends to my kids' birthday parties. I think this year will be the last year they will celebrate together since my daughter is turning seven and my son is turning four. My question for you is: What kind of birthday party would you create/ throw for 40 people( 25 adults, 15 kids)with a budget of $200 to $250? My kids love Scooby Doo and of course Disney princesses. We started asking for donations for local charities instead of gifts because we do feel blessed with the things we have and we want our children to learn to give back. Any ideas for invatations, food, decorations or games?
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As a family travel agent, I love to get feedback from other Moms as to what their favorite vacation spots are, so when you take the kids where do you love to vacation? -
What in the world did you never try for a VBAC birth? You hated your c-sections! You deserved a second opinion and a supportive dr or midwife. I was so shocked and sad when Merhan said in one of docmenToris that vaginally delivery must be more dangers?!?!?! Seriously?! Look what happened to you after Finn. You just deserved to have great births not fear and hurt.
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I kind of agree...I had a VBAC after a Caesarian, and would go natural birth over a Caesarian any day of the week! However, Finn is born and a healthy little boy, and mama Tori is now too, so no need to look back. Unless you're planning a 5th, Tori & Dean? :)
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I don't know how it is in your country, but in mine the doctors make it sound like you don't have the choice. they don't ask for you to consent, they tell you 'sign here'.
when you come in your obstetrician's office and tell him you want a VBAC after a c-section, he put's you in the "pain in the @ss lunatic" section, and spends an awfully long time explaining to you that you are crazy, that you're going to waste his precious time and energy to end up having one anyway and that it's safer, which is a huge lie. the numbers are clear, c-section is more letal for the mother. my obstétrician told me "we'll never be blamed for doing a c-section, always if we don't do it."
but in Tori's case I assume it's different. in my country a doctor might be okay to let you try for a natural birth after 1 c-section (depending on the reason why you had one) but he won't do it after two, certainly not three, especially so soon on such a fresh scar.
I got pregnant of my last child when my third was 9 months old and my obstetrician told me during all the pregnancy that it was too soon, he even told me during the operation "your uterus is okay, you could have another one but please wait at least a year"
and I'll add that there are women who rather have a c-section.
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I think this is an important topic and I have some very strong opinions on it. However, I don’t think this is a proper forum to discuss it. I think it would be appropriate to ask Tori for her opinions or advice on the topic of childbirth and/or VBAC because she asked for topics you would like to see her address. I do not think it is appropriate to judge her personal, private decisions. Furthermore, whether or not anyone agrees with those decisions is irrelevant because she has 4 healthy children and however they were brought into the world is her business. If you decide to ask her a question (as she intended with this post) and she decides to post on an answer, then I think we can all have a respectful debate about it, but if she doesn’t choose to address the topic, then I don’t think people should speculate about her birth choices. -
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Hi Tori,
Congratulations firstly on your beautiful family.. We miss your shows here in Australia.
I have 2 very different questions.
Firstly after going through 3 horrific pregnancies and only just surviving one I find sharing my story has helped others. What can you share with us about how you have dealt with your last pregnancy... How did you feel ?, how did YOU get through it?
Also I have saved a few items of clothing from my youth for my daughter I just wanted to know the best way to store them so I can give them to her intact..??
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HI THERE,
MY NAME IS GINA FROM CYPRUS.
I DO HAVE A PROBLEM AND I WOULD LIKE WHAT IDEA. I HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR TWO YEARS NOW AND MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE PROBLEMS IN MAKING A CHILD IN THE NATURAL WAY. HE HAS A PROBLEM AND I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO HANNDLE THE WHOLE THING. IT HAS PUT A LOT OF PRESSURE ON HIM IN RESULT HE IS MOODY AND UPSET THE WHOLE TIME AND HE IS MAKING ME UNHAPPY. I JUST DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO ...
WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALL THE BEST
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Hi Tori,
I love your ideas on decorating and creative ideas that are incorporated into any old ordinary house. I would have to say, can you do more writing on easy, everyday ideas for organizing and how to decorate on a budget :)
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