L.A. Times Bestseller 2011 Exploiting My Baby: A Memoir of Pregnancy & Childbirth #8: Paperback Nonfiction

Babble's Top 50 Mom Bloggers, 2010 #8:The Funniest Judges' Comments:One glance at Strasser's hysterical blog (and upcoming book of the same name), Exploiting My Baby, and you'll be convinced.

Los Angeles Press Club Award, 2006 First Place:Columnist, Daily/Weekly Newspapers Judges' Comments:Ms. Strasser brings a fresh and funny perspective to an age old topic: Romance. She's the Jewish Carrie Bradshaw of Greater L.A.

Los Angeles Press Club Award, 2005 Columnist of the Year:Daily/Weekly Newspapers- 'Saying Goodbye to an Angel in Sin City.'- The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles Judges' Comments:This column told a good story and told it well. Ms Strasser has a great voice and uses quotes and details well.  She allows the reader to see the story clearly and feel a part of it. The column is also a touching reflection of our society's rituals surrounding death.

Los Angeles Press Club Award, 2005 New Feature:'The Evil Stepmother Dies'- The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles Judges' Comments:An almost lyrical narrative of a ghastly family tragedy. From the brutally honest lead to the thoughtful last line, we couldn't put the story down.

Emmy Award Nomination, Outstanding Special Class Series, 2004
- Host, 'While You Were Out,' TLC

Simon Rockower Award, 2002
The MicroVoice Award for Excellence in Writing About Singles
- 'When Booty Calls'

Emmy Award, Outstanding Special Class Writing, 2000- 'Win Ben Stein's Money,' Comedy Central

Emmy Award Nomination, Special Class Writing, 2001- 'Win Ben Stein's Money,' Comedy Central

Los Angeles Press Club Award, 2006 First Place:Columnist, Daily/Weekly Newspapers Judges' Comments:Ms. Strasser brings a fresh and funny perspective to an age old topic: Romance. She's the Jewish Carrie Bradshaw of Greater L.A.

Los Angeles Press Club Award, 2005 Columnist of the Year: Daily/Weekly Newspapers- 'Saying Goodbye to an Angel in Sin City.'- The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles Judges' Comments:This column told a good story and told it well. Ms Strasser has a great voice and uses quotes and details well.  She allows the reader to see the story clearly and feel a part of it. The column is also a touching reflection of our society's rituals surrounding death.

Los Angeles Press Club Award, 2005 New Feature:'The Evil Stepmother Dies'- The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles Judges' Comments:An almost lyrical narrative of a ghastly family tragedy. From the brutally honest lead to the thoughtful last line, we couldn't put the story down.

Emmy Award Nomination, Outstanding Special Class Series, 2004
- Host, 'While You Were Out,' TLC

Simon Rockower Award, 2002 The MicroVoice Award for Excellence in Writing About Singles
– 'When Booty Calls'

Emmy Award, Outstanding Special Class Writing, 2000– 'Win Ben Stein's Money,' Comedy Central

Emmy Award Nomination, Special Class Writing, 2001– 'Win Ben Stein's Money,' Comedy Central