Crooked Houses and Sad News

Did you watch last night's episode of Jon & Kate Plus 8? As much as that very depressing episode will be remembered as the one where the Gosselins finally announced their not-surprising separation, it will also, oddly, be remembered as the episode that where the kids received their whimsical Crooked Houses, which are very pricey crooked-roofed outdoor playhouses for kids. The Crooked Houses website, in fact, crashed during TLC's airing of the show last night because there was too much traffic. While the Gosselin kids enjoyed four custom-made playhouses (which would run a tab of about $20,000 total), mere mortals can buy a standard Crooked House for just under $2000. My kids, who also have (nearly) divorced parents, aren't so lucky to have a Crooked House, but they make do nicely with big Fresh Direct cartons. It's all about imagination!

Standard Crooked House available at The Happy Chickadee for $1949.