Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 22nd Learning to cope with a parent in prison My mom went to prison for drugs, the first time, when I was seven years old. When my mom was arrested again, five weeks before my wedding, everything came crashing down on me. I feel like it's something that's so taboo to talk about, even though (according to the US Bureau of Justice) over 2.2 million people were incarcerated in 2013. That's a big, big number for something that isn't regularly being talked about… Read More Sep 21st Kof-tot curry: My recipe for potato kofta curry using tater tots Potato koftas are made with riced potatoes, onions and spices. Most of the recipes I read went through the painstaking instructions of how to make these potato balls… I read through them and realized, "They are just making tater tots!" I've been known to scoff at home made tater tots in all shapes and sizes so I decided that I'd make my own version of potato kofta for our lunches this week… Here's how to make my "kof-tot curry." Read More 1.5k 10 Comments Sep 20th Can you get a tattoo over a stretched postpartum stomach? I have always wanted a tattoo, and having come to this point in my life I feel like I can choose one to go on said stomach. However, I cannot find any pictures or information on getting a tattoo on stretched, loose skin — not, like, little stretch mark, c-section scar belly. It's like, hanging, stretched-flesh belly. Is a tattoo over a stretched postpartum belly a thing you can do? And if it is, what kind of design would work? Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Home Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More 1.8k Sep 19th Disney + retro-futuristic decor meet in this time warp of a Dallas home This amazing vintage-style piece of time capsule real estate is currently for sale in Dallas, Texas. And it has a special Disney twist! I'll let the real estate listing fill you in on this fascinating retro Disney house… Read More 1.5k Sep 15th Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Growing up, I was teased all the time about my weight, and it affected me profoundly. I was almost 30 before I reached a place where I could just inhabit my body without seeing it as a problem. I decided that I didn't want to view my own skin as an enemy. And I certainly don't want my children growing up thinking that everyone should look like people in magazines, or that we should all just be miserable with our physical bodies because they aren't "perfect." We all fight this fight, and we probably all want a better world for our children to have bodies in. How do we make that happen? Read More 10 Comments Sep 7th 6 cheap and easy tips to help you divide open spaces like a pro How do you prevent having your loft or open floor plan feel like a furniture display warehouse? You don't necessarily have to renovate and tear down (or build!) walls to divide open spaces well. Here are six cheap and easy tips to help you master the open space trend like a pro… Read More 1.2k 13 Comments Aug 31st How can I stop getting all these f#&%*ing parking tickets!? I just got my third $75 parking ticket, since moving to my new digs. There's got to be a way to stop getting parking tickets in this day and age of tech and broke millennials. So I reached out to some friends to ask what they do to avoid astronomical parking ticket fees. Here were some of their suggestions, and then I'd love to hear yours… Read More More Home > Recent Life 1.5k 10 Comments Sep 20th Can you get a tattoo over a stretched postpartum stomach? I have always wanted a tattoo, and having come to this point in my life I feel like I can choose one to go on said stomach. However, I cannot find any pictures or information on getting a tattoo on stretched, loose skin — not, like, little stretch mark, c-section scar belly. It's like, hanging, stretched-flesh belly. Is a tattoo over a stretched postpartum belly a thing you can do? And if it is, what kind of design would work? Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments Sep 12th I run credit reports every day: Here are the 6 most common mistakes I see I work for a landlord and part of my job is screening tenants. That means I run credit reports every day; and decide whether or not an applicant is approved. Most of the time, when someone is rejected it is because many people don't understand the basics of how credit reporting works. Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More More Life > Recent Food Sep 21st Kof-tot curry: My recipe for potato kofta curry using tater tots Potato koftas are made with riced potatoes, onions and spices. Most of the recipes I read went through the painstaking instructions of how to make these potato balls… I read through them and realized, "They are just making tater tots!" I've been known to scoff at home made tater tots in all shapes and sizes so I decided that I'd make my own version of potato kofta for our lunches this week… Here's how to make my "kof-tot curry." Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More 22 Comments Sep 14th How to make delicious, clean-eating-worthy, instant oatmeal in no time at all! I know what you're thinking, is it really "instant" if I have to make it myself? There may be a lot of info here, but trust me, once you get the hang of it the prep is so easy a three year old could do it! It will take you less time to make this oatmeal than it will take to read this article. Read More Sep 8th 6 foraging tips for free and adventurous eating Why would you forage when you can just go the grocery store? Because foraged food is free! It's also fun to go on an adventure looking for food while getting some fresh air and exercise. Read More Sep 6th Easy no-bake protein snacks to pack in your workout bag If you're trying to same some cash but still want yummy pre- or post-workout treat options, these no-bake protein snacks will save your butt (and help your butt with those squats!). Or if you're not so into working out, they're still rad as hell just for snacking and breakfast. And right now! Let's grab the nearest mixing bowl and get to making these super easy no-bake little treats full o' goodness. Read More More Food > Recent People Sep 22nd Learning to cope with a parent in prison My mom went to prison for drugs, the first time, when I was seven years old. When my mom was arrested again, five weeks before my wedding, everything came crashing down on me. I feel like it's something that's so taboo to talk about, even though (according to the US Bureau of Justice) over 2.2 million people were incarcerated in 2013. That's a big, big number for something that isn't regularly being talked about… Read More 1.5k 15 Comments Sep 13th It's scary to actually like someone again: Dating after divorce I'm a young person who likes the company of other persons for kissing and such, so I didn't waste a lot of time finding people to do that with, once I submitted my divorce paperwork. It was actually thanks to my ex's suggestion, that I ended up getting on a free dating site for humans… Read More 20 Comments Sep 8th How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Recently, some situations have come up which make me, as an intersectional feminist, question how to speak to my sister, let alone my nieces, about sexual objectification. How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Beyond that, has anyone got any ideas on how to break down sexual objectification for young people to understand? Read More 2.8k 53 Comments Sep 6th My partner's a catch, why don't I feel relationship satisfaction? When I was proposed to, I questioned it before ultimately saying "yes." When what I thought about saying was "I guess." He is an excellent catch, so why do I not feel confident in my decision to be with him? Is this something that happens when you get married? Does every couple experience this? Read More 1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. 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Sep 22nd Learning to cope with a parent in prison My mom went to prison for drugs, the first time, when I was seven years old. When my mom was arrested again, five weeks before my wedding, everything came crashing down on me. I feel like it's something that's so taboo to talk about, even though (according to the US Bureau of Justice) over 2.2 million people were incarcerated in 2013. That's a big, big number for something that isn't regularly being talked about… Read More Sep 21st Kof-tot curry: My recipe for potato kofta curry using tater tots Potato koftas are made with riced potatoes, onions and spices. Most of the recipes I read went through the painstaking instructions of how to make these potato balls… I read through them and realized, "They are just making tater tots!" I've been known to scoff at home made tater tots in all shapes and sizes so I decided that I'd make my own version of potato kofta for our lunches this week… Here's how to make my "kof-tot curry." Read More 1.5k 10 Comments Sep 20th Can you get a tattoo over a stretched postpartum stomach? I have always wanted a tattoo, and having come to this point in my life I feel like I can choose one to go on said stomach. However, I cannot find any pictures or information on getting a tattoo on stretched, loose skin — not, like, little stretch mark, c-section scar belly. It's like, hanging, stretched-flesh belly. Is a tattoo over a stretched postpartum belly a thing you can do? And if it is, what kind of design would work? Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Home Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More 1.8k Sep 19th Disney + retro-futuristic decor meet in this time warp of a Dallas home This amazing vintage-style piece of time capsule real estate is currently for sale in Dallas, Texas. And it has a special Disney twist! I'll let the real estate listing fill you in on this fascinating retro Disney house… Read More 1.5k Sep 15th Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Growing up, I was teased all the time about my weight, and it affected me profoundly. I was almost 30 before I reached a place where I could just inhabit my body without seeing it as a problem. I decided that I didn't want to view my own skin as an enemy. And I certainly don't want my children growing up thinking that everyone should look like people in magazines, or that we should all just be miserable with our physical bodies because they aren't "perfect." We all fight this fight, and we probably all want a better world for our children to have bodies in. How do we make that happen? Read More 10 Comments Sep 7th 6 cheap and easy tips to help you divide open spaces like a pro How do you prevent having your loft or open floor plan feel like a furniture display warehouse? You don't necessarily have to renovate and tear down (or build!) walls to divide open spaces well. Here are six cheap and easy tips to help you master the open space trend like a pro… Read More 1.2k 13 Comments Aug 31st How can I stop getting all these f#&%*ing parking tickets!? I just got my third $75 parking ticket, since moving to my new digs. There's got to be a way to stop getting parking tickets in this day and age of tech and broke millennials. So I reached out to some friends to ask what they do to avoid astronomical parking ticket fees. Here were some of their suggestions, and then I'd love to hear yours… Read More More Home > Recent Life 1.5k 10 Comments Sep 20th Can you get a tattoo over a stretched postpartum stomach? I have always wanted a tattoo, and having come to this point in my life I feel like I can choose one to go on said stomach. However, I cannot find any pictures or information on getting a tattoo on stretched, loose skin — not, like, little stretch mark, c-section scar belly. It's like, hanging, stretched-flesh belly. Is a tattoo over a stretched postpartum belly a thing you can do? And if it is, what kind of design would work? Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments Sep 12th I run credit reports every day: Here are the 6 most common mistakes I see I work for a landlord and part of my job is screening tenants. That means I run credit reports every day; and decide whether or not an applicant is approved. Most of the time, when someone is rejected it is because many people don't understand the basics of how credit reporting works. Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More More Life > Recent Food Sep 21st Kof-tot curry: My recipe for potato kofta curry using tater tots Potato koftas are made with riced potatoes, onions and spices. Most of the recipes I read went through the painstaking instructions of how to make these potato balls… I read through them and realized, "They are just making tater tots!" I've been known to scoff at home made tater tots in all shapes and sizes so I decided that I'd make my own version of potato kofta for our lunches this week… Here's how to make my "kof-tot curry." Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More 22 Comments Sep 14th How to make delicious, clean-eating-worthy, instant oatmeal in no time at all! I know what you're thinking, is it really "instant" if I have to make it myself? There may be a lot of info here, but trust me, once you get the hang of it the prep is so easy a three year old could do it! It will take you less time to make this oatmeal than it will take to read this article. Read More Sep 8th 6 foraging tips for free and adventurous eating Why would you forage when you can just go the grocery store? Because foraged food is free! It's also fun to go on an adventure looking for food while getting some fresh air and exercise. Read More Sep 6th Easy no-bake protein snacks to pack in your workout bag If you're trying to same some cash but still want yummy pre- or post-workout treat options, these no-bake protein snacks will save your butt (and help your butt with those squats!). Or if you're not so into working out, they're still rad as hell just for snacking and breakfast. And right now! Let's grab the nearest mixing bowl and get to making these super easy no-bake little treats full o' goodness. Read More More Food > Recent People Sep 22nd Learning to cope with a parent in prison My mom went to prison for drugs, the first time, when I was seven years old. When my mom was arrested again, five weeks before my wedding, everything came crashing down on me. I feel like it's something that's so taboo to talk about, even though (according to the US Bureau of Justice) over 2.2 million people were incarcerated in 2013. That's a big, big number for something that isn't regularly being talked about… Read More 1.5k 15 Comments Sep 13th It's scary to actually like someone again: Dating after divorce I'm a young person who likes the company of other persons for kissing and such, so I didn't waste a lot of time finding people to do that with, once I submitted my divorce paperwork. It was actually thanks to my ex's suggestion, that I ended up getting on a free dating site for humans… Read More 20 Comments Sep 8th How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Recently, some situations have come up which make me, as an intersectional feminist, question how to speak to my sister, let alone my nieces, about sexual objectification. How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Beyond that, has anyone got any ideas on how to break down sexual objectification for young people to understand? Read More 2.8k 53 Comments Sep 6th My partner's a catch, why don't I feel relationship satisfaction? When I was proposed to, I questioned it before ultimately saying "yes." When what I thought about saying was "I guess." He is an excellent catch, so why do I not feel confident in my decision to be with him? Is this something that happens when you get married? Does every couple experience this? Read More 1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
Sep 21st Kof-tot curry: My recipe for potato kofta curry using tater tots Potato koftas are made with riced potatoes, onions and spices. Most of the recipes I read went through the painstaking instructions of how to make these potato balls… I read through them and realized, "They are just making tater tots!" I've been known to scoff at home made tater tots in all shapes and sizes so I decided that I'd make my own version of potato kofta for our lunches this week… Here's how to make my "kof-tot curry." Read More 1.5k 10 Comments Sep 20th Can you get a tattoo over a stretched postpartum stomach? I have always wanted a tattoo, and having come to this point in my life I feel like I can choose one to go on said stomach. However, I cannot find any pictures or information on getting a tattoo on stretched, loose skin — not, like, little stretch mark, c-section scar belly. It's like, hanging, stretched-flesh belly. Is a tattoo over a stretched postpartum belly a thing you can do? And if it is, what kind of design would work? Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Home Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More 1.8k Sep 19th Disney + retro-futuristic decor meet in this time warp of a Dallas home This amazing vintage-style piece of time capsule real estate is currently for sale in Dallas, Texas. And it has a special Disney twist! I'll let the real estate listing fill you in on this fascinating retro Disney house… Read More 1.5k Sep 15th Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Growing up, I was teased all the time about my weight, and it affected me profoundly. I was almost 30 before I reached a place where I could just inhabit my body without seeing it as a problem. I decided that I didn't want to view my own skin as an enemy. And I certainly don't want my children growing up thinking that everyone should look like people in magazines, or that we should all just be miserable with our physical bodies because they aren't "perfect." We all fight this fight, and we probably all want a better world for our children to have bodies in. How do we make that happen? Read More 10 Comments Sep 7th 6 cheap and easy tips to help you divide open spaces like a pro How do you prevent having your loft or open floor plan feel like a furniture display warehouse? You don't necessarily have to renovate and tear down (or build!) walls to divide open spaces well. Here are six cheap and easy tips to help you master the open space trend like a pro… Read More 1.2k 13 Comments Aug 31st How can I stop getting all these f#&%*ing parking tickets!? I just got my third $75 parking ticket, since moving to my new digs. There's got to be a way to stop getting parking tickets in this day and age of tech and broke millennials. So I reached out to some friends to ask what they do to avoid astronomical parking ticket fees. Here were some of their suggestions, and then I'd love to hear yours… Read More More Home > Recent Life 1.5k 10 Comments Sep 20th Can you get a tattoo over a stretched postpartum stomach? I have always wanted a tattoo, and having come to this point in my life I feel like I can choose one to go on said stomach. However, I cannot find any pictures or information on getting a tattoo on stretched, loose skin — not, like, little stretch mark, c-section scar belly. It's like, hanging, stretched-flesh belly. Is a tattoo over a stretched postpartum belly a thing you can do? And if it is, what kind of design would work? Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments Sep 12th I run credit reports every day: Here are the 6 most common mistakes I see I work for a landlord and part of my job is screening tenants. That means I run credit reports every day; and decide whether or not an applicant is approved. Most of the time, when someone is rejected it is because many people don't understand the basics of how credit reporting works. Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More More Life > Recent Food Sep 21st Kof-tot curry: My recipe for potato kofta curry using tater tots Potato koftas are made with riced potatoes, onions and spices. Most of the recipes I read went through the painstaking instructions of how to make these potato balls… I read through them and realized, "They are just making tater tots!" I've been known to scoff at home made tater tots in all shapes and sizes so I decided that I'd make my own version of potato kofta for our lunches this week… Here's how to make my "kof-tot curry." Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More 22 Comments Sep 14th How to make delicious, clean-eating-worthy, instant oatmeal in no time at all! I know what you're thinking, is it really "instant" if I have to make it myself? There may be a lot of info here, but trust me, once you get the hang of it the prep is so easy a three year old could do it! It will take you less time to make this oatmeal than it will take to read this article. Read More Sep 8th 6 foraging tips for free and adventurous eating Why would you forage when you can just go the grocery store? Because foraged food is free! It's also fun to go on an adventure looking for food while getting some fresh air and exercise. Read More Sep 6th Easy no-bake protein snacks to pack in your workout bag If you're trying to same some cash but still want yummy pre- or post-workout treat options, these no-bake protein snacks will save your butt (and help your butt with those squats!). Or if you're not so into working out, they're still rad as hell just for snacking and breakfast. And right now! Let's grab the nearest mixing bowl and get to making these super easy no-bake little treats full o' goodness. Read More More Food > Recent People Sep 22nd Learning to cope with a parent in prison My mom went to prison for drugs, the first time, when I was seven years old. When my mom was arrested again, five weeks before my wedding, everything came crashing down on me. I feel like it's something that's so taboo to talk about, even though (according to the US Bureau of Justice) over 2.2 million people were incarcerated in 2013. That's a big, big number for something that isn't regularly being talked about… Read More 1.5k 15 Comments Sep 13th It's scary to actually like someone again: Dating after divorce I'm a young person who likes the company of other persons for kissing and such, so I didn't waste a lot of time finding people to do that with, once I submitted my divorce paperwork. It was actually thanks to my ex's suggestion, that I ended up getting on a free dating site for humans… Read More 20 Comments Sep 8th How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Recently, some situations have come up which make me, as an intersectional feminist, question how to speak to my sister, let alone my nieces, about sexual objectification. How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Beyond that, has anyone got any ideas on how to break down sexual objectification for young people to understand? Read More 2.8k 53 Comments Sep 6th My partner's a catch, why don't I feel relationship satisfaction? When I was proposed to, I questioned it before ultimately saying "yes." When what I thought about saying was "I guess." He is an excellent catch, so why do I not feel confident in my decision to be with him? Is this something that happens when you get married? Does every couple experience this? Read More 1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
1.5k 10 Comments Sep 20th Can you get a tattoo over a stretched postpartum stomach? I have always wanted a tattoo, and having come to this point in my life I feel like I can choose one to go on said stomach. However, I cannot find any pictures or information on getting a tattoo on stretched, loose skin — not, like, little stretch mark, c-section scar belly. It's like, hanging, stretched-flesh belly. Is a tattoo over a stretched postpartum belly a thing you can do? And if it is, what kind of design would work? Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Home Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More 1.8k Sep 19th Disney + retro-futuristic decor meet in this time warp of a Dallas home This amazing vintage-style piece of time capsule real estate is currently for sale in Dallas, Texas. And it has a special Disney twist! I'll let the real estate listing fill you in on this fascinating retro Disney house… Read More 1.5k Sep 15th Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Growing up, I was teased all the time about my weight, and it affected me profoundly. I was almost 30 before I reached a place where I could just inhabit my body without seeing it as a problem. I decided that I didn't want to view my own skin as an enemy. And I certainly don't want my children growing up thinking that everyone should look like people in magazines, or that we should all just be miserable with our physical bodies because they aren't "perfect." We all fight this fight, and we probably all want a better world for our children to have bodies in. How do we make that happen? Read More 10 Comments Sep 7th 6 cheap and easy tips to help you divide open spaces like a pro How do you prevent having your loft or open floor plan feel like a furniture display warehouse? You don't necessarily have to renovate and tear down (or build!) walls to divide open spaces well. Here are six cheap and easy tips to help you master the open space trend like a pro… Read More 1.2k 13 Comments Aug 31st How can I stop getting all these f#&%*ing parking tickets!? I just got my third $75 parking ticket, since moving to my new digs. There's got to be a way to stop getting parking tickets in this day and age of tech and broke millennials. So I reached out to some friends to ask what they do to avoid astronomical parking ticket fees. Here were some of their suggestions, and then I'd love to hear yours… Read More More Home > Recent Life 1.5k 10 Comments Sep 20th Can you get a tattoo over a stretched postpartum stomach? I have always wanted a tattoo, and having come to this point in my life I feel like I can choose one to go on said stomach. However, I cannot find any pictures or information on getting a tattoo on stretched, loose skin — not, like, little stretch mark, c-section scar belly. It's like, hanging, stretched-flesh belly. Is a tattoo over a stretched postpartum belly a thing you can do? And if it is, what kind of design would work? Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments Sep 12th I run credit reports every day: Here are the 6 most common mistakes I see I work for a landlord and part of my job is screening tenants. That means I run credit reports every day; and decide whether or not an applicant is approved. Most of the time, when someone is rejected it is because many people don't understand the basics of how credit reporting works. Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More More Life > Recent Food Sep 21st Kof-tot curry: My recipe for potato kofta curry using tater tots Potato koftas are made with riced potatoes, onions and spices. Most of the recipes I read went through the painstaking instructions of how to make these potato balls… I read through them and realized, "They are just making tater tots!" I've been known to scoff at home made tater tots in all shapes and sizes so I decided that I'd make my own version of potato kofta for our lunches this week… Here's how to make my "kof-tot curry." Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More 22 Comments Sep 14th How to make delicious, clean-eating-worthy, instant oatmeal in no time at all! I know what you're thinking, is it really "instant" if I have to make it myself? There may be a lot of info here, but trust me, once you get the hang of it the prep is so easy a three year old could do it! It will take you less time to make this oatmeal than it will take to read this article. Read More Sep 8th 6 foraging tips for free and adventurous eating Why would you forage when you can just go the grocery store? Because foraged food is free! It's also fun to go on an adventure looking for food while getting some fresh air and exercise. Read More Sep 6th Easy no-bake protein snacks to pack in your workout bag If you're trying to same some cash but still want yummy pre- or post-workout treat options, these no-bake protein snacks will save your butt (and help your butt with those squats!). Or if you're not so into working out, they're still rad as hell just for snacking and breakfast. And right now! Let's grab the nearest mixing bowl and get to making these super easy no-bake little treats full o' goodness. Read More More Food > Recent People Sep 22nd Learning to cope with a parent in prison My mom went to prison for drugs, the first time, when I was seven years old. When my mom was arrested again, five weeks before my wedding, everything came crashing down on me. I feel like it's something that's so taboo to talk about, even though (according to the US Bureau of Justice) over 2.2 million people were incarcerated in 2013. That's a big, big number for something that isn't regularly being talked about… Read More 1.5k 15 Comments Sep 13th It's scary to actually like someone again: Dating after divorce I'm a young person who likes the company of other persons for kissing and such, so I didn't waste a lot of time finding people to do that with, once I submitted my divorce paperwork. It was actually thanks to my ex's suggestion, that I ended up getting on a free dating site for humans… Read More 20 Comments Sep 8th How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Recently, some situations have come up which make me, as an intersectional feminist, question how to speak to my sister, let alone my nieces, about sexual objectification. How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Beyond that, has anyone got any ideas on how to break down sexual objectification for young people to understand? Read More 2.8k 53 Comments Sep 6th My partner's a catch, why don't I feel relationship satisfaction? When I was proposed to, I questioned it before ultimately saying "yes." When what I thought about saying was "I guess." He is an excellent catch, so why do I not feel confident in my decision to be with him? Is this something that happens when you get married? Does every couple experience this? Read More 1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More More Recent Posts > Recent Home Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More 1.8k Sep 19th Disney + retro-futuristic decor meet in this time warp of a Dallas home This amazing vintage-style piece of time capsule real estate is currently for sale in Dallas, Texas. And it has a special Disney twist! I'll let the real estate listing fill you in on this fascinating retro Disney house… Read More 1.5k Sep 15th Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Growing up, I was teased all the time about my weight, and it affected me profoundly. I was almost 30 before I reached a place where I could just inhabit my body without seeing it as a problem. I decided that I didn't want to view my own skin as an enemy. And I certainly don't want my children growing up thinking that everyone should look like people in magazines, or that we should all just be miserable with our physical bodies because they aren't "perfect." We all fight this fight, and we probably all want a better world for our children to have bodies in. How do we make that happen? Read More 10 Comments Sep 7th 6 cheap and easy tips to help you divide open spaces like a pro How do you prevent having your loft or open floor plan feel like a furniture display warehouse? You don't necessarily have to renovate and tear down (or build!) walls to divide open spaces well. Here are six cheap and easy tips to help you master the open space trend like a pro… Read More 1.2k 13 Comments Aug 31st How can I stop getting all these f#&%*ing parking tickets!? I just got my third $75 parking ticket, since moving to my new digs. There's got to be a way to stop getting parking tickets in this day and age of tech and broke millennials. So I reached out to some friends to ask what they do to avoid astronomical parking ticket fees. Here were some of their suggestions, and then I'd love to hear yours… Read More More Home > Recent Life 1.5k 10 Comments Sep 20th Can you get a tattoo over a stretched postpartum stomach? I have always wanted a tattoo, and having come to this point in my life I feel like I can choose one to go on said stomach. However, I cannot find any pictures or information on getting a tattoo on stretched, loose skin — not, like, little stretch mark, c-section scar belly. It's like, hanging, stretched-flesh belly. Is a tattoo over a stretched postpartum belly a thing you can do? And if it is, what kind of design would work? Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments Sep 12th I run credit reports every day: Here are the 6 most common mistakes I see I work for a landlord and part of my job is screening tenants. That means I run credit reports every day; and decide whether or not an applicant is approved. Most of the time, when someone is rejected it is because many people don't understand the basics of how credit reporting works. Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More More Life > Recent Food Sep 21st Kof-tot curry: My recipe for potato kofta curry using tater tots Potato koftas are made with riced potatoes, onions and spices. Most of the recipes I read went through the painstaking instructions of how to make these potato balls… I read through them and realized, "They are just making tater tots!" I've been known to scoff at home made tater tots in all shapes and sizes so I decided that I'd make my own version of potato kofta for our lunches this week… Here's how to make my "kof-tot curry." Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More 22 Comments Sep 14th How to make delicious, clean-eating-worthy, instant oatmeal in no time at all! I know what you're thinking, is it really "instant" if I have to make it myself? There may be a lot of info here, but trust me, once you get the hang of it the prep is so easy a three year old could do it! It will take you less time to make this oatmeal than it will take to read this article. Read More Sep 8th 6 foraging tips for free and adventurous eating Why would you forage when you can just go the grocery store? Because foraged food is free! It's also fun to go on an adventure looking for food while getting some fresh air and exercise. Read More Sep 6th Easy no-bake protein snacks to pack in your workout bag If you're trying to same some cash but still want yummy pre- or post-workout treat options, these no-bake protein snacks will save your butt (and help your butt with those squats!). Or if you're not so into working out, they're still rad as hell just for snacking and breakfast. And right now! Let's grab the nearest mixing bowl and get to making these super easy no-bake little treats full o' goodness. Read More More Food > Recent People Sep 22nd Learning to cope with a parent in prison My mom went to prison for drugs, the first time, when I was seven years old. When my mom was arrested again, five weeks before my wedding, everything came crashing down on me. I feel like it's something that's so taboo to talk about, even though (according to the US Bureau of Justice) over 2.2 million people were incarcerated in 2013. That's a big, big number for something that isn't regularly being talked about… Read More 1.5k 15 Comments Sep 13th It's scary to actually like someone again: Dating after divorce I'm a young person who likes the company of other persons for kissing and such, so I didn't waste a lot of time finding people to do that with, once I submitted my divorce paperwork. It was actually thanks to my ex's suggestion, that I ended up getting on a free dating site for humans… Read More 20 Comments Sep 8th How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Recently, some situations have come up which make me, as an intersectional feminist, question how to speak to my sister, let alone my nieces, about sexual objectification. How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Beyond that, has anyone got any ideas on how to break down sexual objectification for young people to understand? Read More 2.8k 53 Comments Sep 6th My partner's a catch, why don't I feel relationship satisfaction? When I was proposed to, I questioned it before ultimately saying "yes." When what I thought about saying was "I guess." He is an excellent catch, so why do I not feel confident in my decision to be with him? Is this something that happens when you get married? Does every couple experience this? Read More 1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More 1.8k Sep 19th Disney + retro-futuristic decor meet in this time warp of a Dallas home This amazing vintage-style piece of time capsule real estate is currently for sale in Dallas, Texas. And it has a special Disney twist! I'll let the real estate listing fill you in on this fascinating retro Disney house… Read More 1.5k Sep 15th Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Growing up, I was teased all the time about my weight, and it affected me profoundly. I was almost 30 before I reached a place where I could just inhabit my body without seeing it as a problem. I decided that I didn't want to view my own skin as an enemy. And I certainly don't want my children growing up thinking that everyone should look like people in magazines, or that we should all just be miserable with our physical bodies because they aren't "perfect." We all fight this fight, and we probably all want a better world for our children to have bodies in. How do we make that happen? Read More 10 Comments Sep 7th 6 cheap and easy tips to help you divide open spaces like a pro How do you prevent having your loft or open floor plan feel like a furniture display warehouse? You don't necessarily have to renovate and tear down (or build!) walls to divide open spaces well. Here are six cheap and easy tips to help you master the open space trend like a pro… Read More 1.2k 13 Comments Aug 31st How can I stop getting all these f#&%*ing parking tickets!? I just got my third $75 parking ticket, since moving to my new digs. There's got to be a way to stop getting parking tickets in this day and age of tech and broke millennials. So I reached out to some friends to ask what they do to avoid astronomical parking ticket fees. Here were some of their suggestions, and then I'd love to hear yours… Read More More Home > Recent Life 1.5k 10 Comments Sep 20th Can you get a tattoo over a stretched postpartum stomach? I have always wanted a tattoo, and having come to this point in my life I feel like I can choose one to go on said stomach. However, I cannot find any pictures or information on getting a tattoo on stretched, loose skin — not, like, little stretch mark, c-section scar belly. It's like, hanging, stretched-flesh belly. Is a tattoo over a stretched postpartum belly a thing you can do? And if it is, what kind of design would work? Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments Sep 12th I run credit reports every day: Here are the 6 most common mistakes I see I work for a landlord and part of my job is screening tenants. That means I run credit reports every day; and decide whether or not an applicant is approved. Most of the time, when someone is rejected it is because many people don't understand the basics of how credit reporting works. Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More More Life > Recent Food Sep 21st Kof-tot curry: My recipe for potato kofta curry using tater tots Potato koftas are made with riced potatoes, onions and spices. Most of the recipes I read went through the painstaking instructions of how to make these potato balls… I read through them and realized, "They are just making tater tots!" I've been known to scoff at home made tater tots in all shapes and sizes so I decided that I'd make my own version of potato kofta for our lunches this week… Here's how to make my "kof-tot curry." Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More 22 Comments Sep 14th How to make delicious, clean-eating-worthy, instant oatmeal in no time at all! I know what you're thinking, is it really "instant" if I have to make it myself? There may be a lot of info here, but trust me, once you get the hang of it the prep is so easy a three year old could do it! It will take you less time to make this oatmeal than it will take to read this article. Read More Sep 8th 6 foraging tips for free and adventurous eating Why would you forage when you can just go the grocery store? Because foraged food is free! It's also fun to go on an adventure looking for food while getting some fresh air and exercise. Read More Sep 6th Easy no-bake protein snacks to pack in your workout bag If you're trying to same some cash but still want yummy pre- or post-workout treat options, these no-bake protein snacks will save your butt (and help your butt with those squats!). Or if you're not so into working out, they're still rad as hell just for snacking and breakfast. And right now! Let's grab the nearest mixing bowl and get to making these super easy no-bake little treats full o' goodness. Read More More Food > Recent People Sep 22nd Learning to cope with a parent in prison My mom went to prison for drugs, the first time, when I was seven years old. When my mom was arrested again, five weeks before my wedding, everything came crashing down on me. I feel like it's something that's so taboo to talk about, even though (according to the US Bureau of Justice) over 2.2 million people were incarcerated in 2013. That's a big, big number for something that isn't regularly being talked about… Read More 1.5k 15 Comments Sep 13th It's scary to actually like someone again: Dating after divorce I'm a young person who likes the company of other persons for kissing and such, so I didn't waste a lot of time finding people to do that with, once I submitted my divorce paperwork. It was actually thanks to my ex's suggestion, that I ended up getting on a free dating site for humans… Read More 20 Comments Sep 8th How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Recently, some situations have come up which make me, as an intersectional feminist, question how to speak to my sister, let alone my nieces, about sexual objectification. How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Beyond that, has anyone got any ideas on how to break down sexual objectification for young people to understand? Read More 2.8k 53 Comments Sep 6th My partner's a catch, why don't I feel relationship satisfaction? When I was proposed to, I questioned it before ultimately saying "yes." When what I thought about saying was "I guess." He is an excellent catch, so why do I not feel confident in my decision to be with him? Is this something that happens when you get married? Does every couple experience this? Read More 1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
1.8k Sep 19th Disney + retro-futuristic decor meet in this time warp of a Dallas home This amazing vintage-style piece of time capsule real estate is currently for sale in Dallas, Texas. And it has a special Disney twist! I'll let the real estate listing fill you in on this fascinating retro Disney house… Read More 1.5k Sep 15th Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Growing up, I was teased all the time about my weight, and it affected me profoundly. I was almost 30 before I reached a place where I could just inhabit my body without seeing it as a problem. I decided that I didn't want to view my own skin as an enemy. And I certainly don't want my children growing up thinking that everyone should look like people in magazines, or that we should all just be miserable with our physical bodies because they aren't "perfect." We all fight this fight, and we probably all want a better world for our children to have bodies in. How do we make that happen? Read More 10 Comments Sep 7th 6 cheap and easy tips to help you divide open spaces like a pro How do you prevent having your loft or open floor plan feel like a furniture display warehouse? You don't necessarily have to renovate and tear down (or build!) walls to divide open spaces well. Here are six cheap and easy tips to help you master the open space trend like a pro… Read More 1.2k 13 Comments Aug 31st How can I stop getting all these f#&%*ing parking tickets!? I just got my third $75 parking ticket, since moving to my new digs. There's got to be a way to stop getting parking tickets in this day and age of tech and broke millennials. So I reached out to some friends to ask what they do to avoid astronomical parking ticket fees. Here were some of their suggestions, and then I'd love to hear yours… Read More More Home > Recent Life 1.5k 10 Comments Sep 20th Can you get a tattoo over a stretched postpartum stomach? I have always wanted a tattoo, and having come to this point in my life I feel like I can choose one to go on said stomach. However, I cannot find any pictures or information on getting a tattoo on stretched, loose skin — not, like, little stretch mark, c-section scar belly. It's like, hanging, stretched-flesh belly. Is a tattoo over a stretched postpartum belly a thing you can do? And if it is, what kind of design would work? Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments Sep 12th I run credit reports every day: Here are the 6 most common mistakes I see I work for a landlord and part of my job is screening tenants. That means I run credit reports every day; and decide whether or not an applicant is approved. Most of the time, when someone is rejected it is because many people don't understand the basics of how credit reporting works. Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More More Life > Recent Food Sep 21st Kof-tot curry: My recipe for potato kofta curry using tater tots Potato koftas are made with riced potatoes, onions and spices. Most of the recipes I read went through the painstaking instructions of how to make these potato balls… I read through them and realized, "They are just making tater tots!" I've been known to scoff at home made tater tots in all shapes and sizes so I decided that I'd make my own version of potato kofta for our lunches this week… Here's how to make my "kof-tot curry." Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More 22 Comments Sep 14th How to make delicious, clean-eating-worthy, instant oatmeal in no time at all! I know what you're thinking, is it really "instant" if I have to make it myself? There may be a lot of info here, but trust me, once you get the hang of it the prep is so easy a three year old could do it! It will take you less time to make this oatmeal than it will take to read this article. Read More Sep 8th 6 foraging tips for free and adventurous eating Why would you forage when you can just go the grocery store? Because foraged food is free! It's also fun to go on an adventure looking for food while getting some fresh air and exercise. Read More Sep 6th Easy no-bake protein snacks to pack in your workout bag If you're trying to same some cash but still want yummy pre- or post-workout treat options, these no-bake protein snacks will save your butt (and help your butt with those squats!). Or if you're not so into working out, they're still rad as hell just for snacking and breakfast. And right now! Let's grab the nearest mixing bowl and get to making these super easy no-bake little treats full o' goodness. Read More More Food > Recent People Sep 22nd Learning to cope with a parent in prison My mom went to prison for drugs, the first time, when I was seven years old. When my mom was arrested again, five weeks before my wedding, everything came crashing down on me. I feel like it's something that's so taboo to talk about, even though (according to the US Bureau of Justice) over 2.2 million people were incarcerated in 2013. That's a big, big number for something that isn't regularly being talked about… Read More 1.5k 15 Comments Sep 13th It's scary to actually like someone again: Dating after divorce I'm a young person who likes the company of other persons for kissing and such, so I didn't waste a lot of time finding people to do that with, once I submitted my divorce paperwork. It was actually thanks to my ex's suggestion, that I ended up getting on a free dating site for humans… Read More 20 Comments Sep 8th How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Recently, some situations have come up which make me, as an intersectional feminist, question how to speak to my sister, let alone my nieces, about sexual objectification. How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Beyond that, has anyone got any ideas on how to break down sexual objectification for young people to understand? Read More 2.8k 53 Comments Sep 6th My partner's a catch, why don't I feel relationship satisfaction? When I was proposed to, I questioned it before ultimately saying "yes." When what I thought about saying was "I guess." He is an excellent catch, so why do I not feel confident in my decision to be with him? Is this something that happens when you get married? Does every couple experience this? Read More 1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
1.5k Sep 15th Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Growing up, I was teased all the time about my weight, and it affected me profoundly. I was almost 30 before I reached a place where I could just inhabit my body without seeing it as a problem. I decided that I didn't want to view my own skin as an enemy. And I certainly don't want my children growing up thinking that everyone should look like people in magazines, or that we should all just be miserable with our physical bodies because they aren't "perfect." We all fight this fight, and we probably all want a better world for our children to have bodies in. How do we make that happen? Read More 10 Comments Sep 7th 6 cheap and easy tips to help you divide open spaces like a pro How do you prevent having your loft or open floor plan feel like a furniture display warehouse? You don't necessarily have to renovate and tear down (or build!) walls to divide open spaces well. Here are six cheap and easy tips to help you master the open space trend like a pro… Read More 1.2k 13 Comments Aug 31st How can I stop getting all these f#&%*ing parking tickets!? I just got my third $75 parking ticket, since moving to my new digs. There's got to be a way to stop getting parking tickets in this day and age of tech and broke millennials. So I reached out to some friends to ask what they do to avoid astronomical parking ticket fees. Here were some of their suggestions, and then I'd love to hear yours… Read More More Home > Recent Life 1.5k 10 Comments Sep 20th Can you get a tattoo over a stretched postpartum stomach? I have always wanted a tattoo, and having come to this point in my life I feel like I can choose one to go on said stomach. However, I cannot find any pictures or information on getting a tattoo on stretched, loose skin — not, like, little stretch mark, c-section scar belly. It's like, hanging, stretched-flesh belly. Is a tattoo over a stretched postpartum belly a thing you can do? And if it is, what kind of design would work? Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments Sep 12th I run credit reports every day: Here are the 6 most common mistakes I see I work for a landlord and part of my job is screening tenants. That means I run credit reports every day; and decide whether or not an applicant is approved. Most of the time, when someone is rejected it is because many people don't understand the basics of how credit reporting works. Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More More Life > Recent Food Sep 21st Kof-tot curry: My recipe for potato kofta curry using tater tots Potato koftas are made with riced potatoes, onions and spices. Most of the recipes I read went through the painstaking instructions of how to make these potato balls… I read through them and realized, "They are just making tater tots!" I've been known to scoff at home made tater tots in all shapes and sizes so I decided that I'd make my own version of potato kofta for our lunches this week… Here's how to make my "kof-tot curry." Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More 22 Comments Sep 14th How to make delicious, clean-eating-worthy, instant oatmeal in no time at all! I know what you're thinking, is it really "instant" if I have to make it myself? There may be a lot of info here, but trust me, once you get the hang of it the prep is so easy a three year old could do it! It will take you less time to make this oatmeal than it will take to read this article. Read More Sep 8th 6 foraging tips for free and adventurous eating Why would you forage when you can just go the grocery store? Because foraged food is free! It's also fun to go on an adventure looking for food while getting some fresh air and exercise. Read More Sep 6th Easy no-bake protein snacks to pack in your workout bag If you're trying to same some cash but still want yummy pre- or post-workout treat options, these no-bake protein snacks will save your butt (and help your butt with those squats!). Or if you're not so into working out, they're still rad as hell just for snacking and breakfast. And right now! Let's grab the nearest mixing bowl and get to making these super easy no-bake little treats full o' goodness. Read More More Food > Recent People Sep 22nd Learning to cope with a parent in prison My mom went to prison for drugs, the first time, when I was seven years old. When my mom was arrested again, five weeks before my wedding, everything came crashing down on me. I feel like it's something that's so taboo to talk about, even though (according to the US Bureau of Justice) over 2.2 million people were incarcerated in 2013. That's a big, big number for something that isn't regularly being talked about… Read More 1.5k 15 Comments Sep 13th It's scary to actually like someone again: Dating after divorce I'm a young person who likes the company of other persons for kissing and such, so I didn't waste a lot of time finding people to do that with, once I submitted my divorce paperwork. It was actually thanks to my ex's suggestion, that I ended up getting on a free dating site for humans… Read More 20 Comments Sep 8th How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Recently, some situations have come up which make me, as an intersectional feminist, question how to speak to my sister, let alone my nieces, about sexual objectification. How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Beyond that, has anyone got any ideas on how to break down sexual objectification for young people to understand? Read More 2.8k 53 Comments Sep 6th My partner's a catch, why don't I feel relationship satisfaction? When I was proposed to, I questioned it before ultimately saying "yes." When what I thought about saying was "I guess." He is an excellent catch, so why do I not feel confident in my decision to be with him? Is this something that happens when you get married? Does every couple experience this? Read More 1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. 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10 Comments Sep 7th 6 cheap and easy tips to help you divide open spaces like a pro How do you prevent having your loft or open floor plan feel like a furniture display warehouse? You don't necessarily have to renovate and tear down (or build!) walls to divide open spaces well. Here are six cheap and easy tips to help you master the open space trend like a pro… Read More 1.2k 13 Comments Aug 31st How can I stop getting all these f#&%*ing parking tickets!? I just got my third $75 parking ticket, since moving to my new digs. There's got to be a way to stop getting parking tickets in this day and age of tech and broke millennials. So I reached out to some friends to ask what they do to avoid astronomical parking ticket fees. Here were some of their suggestions, and then I'd love to hear yours… Read More More Home > Recent Life 1.5k 10 Comments Sep 20th Can you get a tattoo over a stretched postpartum stomach? I have always wanted a tattoo, and having come to this point in my life I feel like I can choose one to go on said stomach. However, I cannot find any pictures or information on getting a tattoo on stretched, loose skin — not, like, little stretch mark, c-section scar belly. It's like, hanging, stretched-flesh belly. Is a tattoo over a stretched postpartum belly a thing you can do? And if it is, what kind of design would work? Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments Sep 12th I run credit reports every day: Here are the 6 most common mistakes I see I work for a landlord and part of my job is screening tenants. That means I run credit reports every day; and decide whether or not an applicant is approved. Most of the time, when someone is rejected it is because many people don't understand the basics of how credit reporting works. Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! 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Read More 22 Comments Sep 14th How to make delicious, clean-eating-worthy, instant oatmeal in no time at all! I know what you're thinking, is it really "instant" if I have to make it myself? There may be a lot of info here, but trust me, once you get the hang of it the prep is so easy a three year old could do it! It will take you less time to make this oatmeal than it will take to read this article. Read More Sep 8th 6 foraging tips for free and adventurous eating Why would you forage when you can just go the grocery store? Because foraged food is free! It's also fun to go on an adventure looking for food while getting some fresh air and exercise. Read More Sep 6th Easy no-bake protein snacks to pack in your workout bag If you're trying to same some cash but still want yummy pre- or post-workout treat options, these no-bake protein snacks will save your butt (and help your butt with those squats!). 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Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. 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Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
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Most of the time, when someone is rejected it is because many people don't understand the basics of how credit reporting works. Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More More Life > Recent Food Sep 21st Kof-tot curry: My recipe for potato kofta curry using tater tots Potato koftas are made with riced potatoes, onions and spices. Most of the recipes I read went through the painstaking instructions of how to make these potato balls… I read through them and realized, "They are just making tater tots!" I've been known to scoff at home made tater tots in all shapes and sizes so I decided that I'd make my own version of potato kofta for our lunches this week… Here's how to make my "kof-tot curry." Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More 22 Comments Sep 14th How to make delicious, clean-eating-worthy, instant oatmeal in no time at all! I know what you're thinking, is it really "instant" if I have to make it myself? There may be a lot of info here, but trust me, once you get the hang of it the prep is so easy a three year old could do it! It will take you less time to make this oatmeal than it will take to read this article. 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I feel like it's something that's so taboo to talk about, even though (according to the US Bureau of Justice) over 2.2 million people were incarcerated in 2013. That's a big, big number for something that isn't regularly being talked about… Read More 1.5k 15 Comments Sep 13th It's scary to actually like someone again: Dating after divorce I'm a young person who likes the company of other persons for kissing and such, so I didn't waste a lot of time finding people to do that with, once I submitted my divorce paperwork. It was actually thanks to my ex's suggestion, that I ended up getting on a free dating site for humans… Read More 20 Comments Sep 8th How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Recently, some situations have come up which make me, as an intersectional feminist, question how to speak to my sister, let alone my nieces, about sexual objectification. How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Beyond that, has anyone got any ideas on how to break down sexual objectification for young people to understand? Read More 2.8k 53 Comments Sep 6th My partner's a catch, why don't I feel relationship satisfaction? When I was proposed to, I questioned it before ultimately saying "yes." When what I thought about saying was "I guess." He is an excellent catch, so why do I not feel confident in my decision to be with him? Is this something that happens when you get married? Does every couple experience this? Read More 1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? 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1.5k 10 Comments Sep 20th Can you get a tattoo over a stretched postpartum stomach? I have always wanted a tattoo, and having come to this point in my life I feel like I can choose one to go on said stomach. However, I cannot find any pictures or information on getting a tattoo on stretched, loose skin — not, like, little stretch mark, c-section scar belly. It's like, hanging, stretched-flesh belly. Is a tattoo over a stretched postpartum belly a thing you can do? And if it is, what kind of design would work? Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments Sep 12th I run credit reports every day: Here are the 6 most common mistakes I see I work for a landlord and part of my job is screening tenants. That means I run credit reports every day; and decide whether or not an applicant is approved. Most of the time, when someone is rejected it is because many people don't understand the basics of how credit reporting works. Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More More Life > Recent Food Sep 21st Kof-tot curry: My recipe for potato kofta curry using tater tots Potato koftas are made with riced potatoes, onions and spices. Most of the recipes I read went through the painstaking instructions of how to make these potato balls… I read through them and realized, "They are just making tater tots!" I've been known to scoff at home made tater tots in all shapes and sizes so I decided that I'd make my own version of potato kofta for our lunches this week… Here's how to make my "kof-tot curry." Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More 22 Comments Sep 14th How to make delicious, clean-eating-worthy, instant oatmeal in no time at all! I know what you're thinking, is it really "instant" if I have to make it myself? There may be a lot of info here, but trust me, once you get the hang of it the prep is so easy a three year old could do it! It will take you less time to make this oatmeal than it will take to read this article. Read More Sep 8th 6 foraging tips for free and adventurous eating Why would you forage when you can just go the grocery store? Because foraged food is free! It's also fun to go on an adventure looking for food while getting some fresh air and exercise. Read More Sep 6th Easy no-bake protein snacks to pack in your workout bag If you're trying to same some cash but still want yummy pre- or post-workout treat options, these no-bake protein snacks will save your butt (and help your butt with those squats!). Or if you're not so into working out, they're still rad as hell just for snacking and breakfast. And right now! Let's grab the nearest mixing bowl and get to making these super easy no-bake little treats full o' goodness. Read More More Food > Recent People Sep 22nd Learning to cope with a parent in prison My mom went to prison for drugs, the first time, when I was seven years old. When my mom was arrested again, five weeks before my wedding, everything came crashing down on me. I feel like it's something that's so taboo to talk about, even though (according to the US Bureau of Justice) over 2.2 million people were incarcerated in 2013. That's a big, big number for something that isn't regularly being talked about… Read More 1.5k 15 Comments Sep 13th It's scary to actually like someone again: Dating after divorce I'm a young person who likes the company of other persons for kissing and such, so I didn't waste a lot of time finding people to do that with, once I submitted my divorce paperwork. It was actually thanks to my ex's suggestion, that I ended up getting on a free dating site for humans… Read More 20 Comments Sep 8th How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Recently, some situations have come up which make me, as an intersectional feminist, question how to speak to my sister, let alone my nieces, about sexual objectification. How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Beyond that, has anyone got any ideas on how to break down sexual objectification for young people to understand? Read More 2.8k 53 Comments Sep 6th My partner's a catch, why don't I feel relationship satisfaction? When I was proposed to, I questioned it before ultimately saying "yes." When what I thought about saying was "I guess." He is an excellent catch, so why do I not feel confident in my decision to be with him? Is this something that happens when you get married? Does every couple experience this? Read More 1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments Sep 12th I run credit reports every day: Here are the 6 most common mistakes I see I work for a landlord and part of my job is screening tenants. That means I run credit reports every day; and decide whether or not an applicant is approved. Most of the time, when someone is rejected it is because many people don't understand the basics of how credit reporting works. Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More More Life > Recent Food Sep 21st Kof-tot curry: My recipe for potato kofta curry using tater tots Potato koftas are made with riced potatoes, onions and spices. Most of the recipes I read went through the painstaking instructions of how to make these potato balls… I read through them and realized, "They are just making tater tots!" I've been known to scoff at home made tater tots in all shapes and sizes so I decided that I'd make my own version of potato kofta for our lunches this week… Here's how to make my "kof-tot curry." Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More 22 Comments Sep 14th How to make delicious, clean-eating-worthy, instant oatmeal in no time at all! I know what you're thinking, is it really "instant" if I have to make it myself? There may be a lot of info here, but trust me, once you get the hang of it the prep is so easy a three year old could do it! It will take you less time to make this oatmeal than it will take to read this article. Read More Sep 8th 6 foraging tips for free and adventurous eating Why would you forage when you can just go the grocery store? Because foraged food is free! It's also fun to go on an adventure looking for food while getting some fresh air and exercise. Read More Sep 6th Easy no-bake protein snacks to pack in your workout bag If you're trying to same some cash but still want yummy pre- or post-workout treat options, these no-bake protein snacks will save your butt (and help your butt with those squats!). Or if you're not so into working out, they're still rad as hell just for snacking and breakfast. And right now! Let's grab the nearest mixing bowl and get to making these super easy no-bake little treats full o' goodness. Read More More Food > Recent People Sep 22nd Learning to cope with a parent in prison My mom went to prison for drugs, the first time, when I was seven years old. When my mom was arrested again, five weeks before my wedding, everything came crashing down on me. I feel like it's something that's so taboo to talk about, even though (according to the US Bureau of Justice) over 2.2 million people were incarcerated in 2013. That's a big, big number for something that isn't regularly being talked about… Read More 1.5k 15 Comments Sep 13th It's scary to actually like someone again: Dating after divorce I'm a young person who likes the company of other persons for kissing and such, so I didn't waste a lot of time finding people to do that with, once I submitted my divorce paperwork. It was actually thanks to my ex's suggestion, that I ended up getting on a free dating site for humans… Read More 20 Comments Sep 8th How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Recently, some situations have come up which make me, as an intersectional feminist, question how to speak to my sister, let alone my nieces, about sexual objectification. How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Beyond that, has anyone got any ideas on how to break down sexual objectification for young people to understand? Read More 2.8k 53 Comments Sep 6th My partner's a catch, why don't I feel relationship satisfaction? When I was proposed to, I questioned it before ultimately saying "yes." When what I thought about saying was "I guess." He is an excellent catch, so why do I not feel confident in my decision to be with him? Is this something that happens when you get married? Does every couple experience this? Read More 1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More 2.9k 10 Comments Sep 12th I run credit reports every day: Here are the 6 most common mistakes I see I work for a landlord and part of my job is screening tenants. That means I run credit reports every day; and decide whether or not an applicant is approved. Most of the time, when someone is rejected it is because many people don't understand the basics of how credit reporting works. Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More More Life > Recent Food Sep 21st Kof-tot curry: My recipe for potato kofta curry using tater tots Potato koftas are made with riced potatoes, onions and spices. Most of the recipes I read went through the painstaking instructions of how to make these potato balls… I read through them and realized, "They are just making tater tots!" I've been known to scoff at home made tater tots in all shapes and sizes so I decided that I'd make my own version of potato kofta for our lunches this week… Here's how to make my "kof-tot curry." Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More 22 Comments Sep 14th How to make delicious, clean-eating-worthy, instant oatmeal in no time at all! I know what you're thinking, is it really "instant" if I have to make it myself? There may be a lot of info here, but trust me, once you get the hang of it the prep is so easy a three year old could do it! It will take you less time to make this oatmeal than it will take to read this article. Read More Sep 8th 6 foraging tips for free and adventurous eating Why would you forage when you can just go the grocery store? Because foraged food is free! It's also fun to go on an adventure looking for food while getting some fresh air and exercise. Read More Sep 6th Easy no-bake protein snacks to pack in your workout bag If you're trying to same some cash but still want yummy pre- or post-workout treat options, these no-bake protein snacks will save your butt (and help your butt with those squats!). Or if you're not so into working out, they're still rad as hell just for snacking and breakfast. And right now! Let's grab the nearest mixing bowl and get to making these super easy no-bake little treats full o' goodness. Read More More Food > Recent People Sep 22nd Learning to cope with a parent in prison My mom went to prison for drugs, the first time, when I was seven years old. When my mom was arrested again, five weeks before my wedding, everything came crashing down on me. I feel like it's something that's so taboo to talk about, even though (according to the US Bureau of Justice) over 2.2 million people were incarcerated in 2013. That's a big, big number for something that isn't regularly being talked about… Read More 1.5k 15 Comments Sep 13th It's scary to actually like someone again: Dating after divorce I'm a young person who likes the company of other persons for kissing and such, so I didn't waste a lot of time finding people to do that with, once I submitted my divorce paperwork. It was actually thanks to my ex's suggestion, that I ended up getting on a free dating site for humans… Read More 20 Comments Sep 8th How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Recently, some situations have come up which make me, as an intersectional feminist, question how to speak to my sister, let alone my nieces, about sexual objectification. How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Beyond that, has anyone got any ideas on how to break down sexual objectification for young people to understand? Read More 2.8k 53 Comments Sep 6th My partner's a catch, why don't I feel relationship satisfaction? When I was proposed to, I questioned it before ultimately saying "yes." When what I thought about saying was "I guess." He is an excellent catch, so why do I not feel confident in my decision to be with him? Is this something that happens when you get married? Does every couple experience this? Read More 1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
2.9k 10 Comments Sep 12th I run credit reports every day: Here are the 6 most common mistakes I see I work for a landlord and part of my job is screening tenants. That means I run credit reports every day; and decide whether or not an applicant is approved. Most of the time, when someone is rejected it is because many people don't understand the basics of how credit reporting works. Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More More Life > Recent Food Sep 21st Kof-tot curry: My recipe for potato kofta curry using tater tots Potato koftas are made with riced potatoes, onions and spices. Most of the recipes I read went through the painstaking instructions of how to make these potato balls… I read through them and realized, "They are just making tater tots!" I've been known to scoff at home made tater tots in all shapes and sizes so I decided that I'd make my own version of potato kofta for our lunches this week… Here's how to make my "kof-tot curry." Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More 22 Comments Sep 14th How to make delicious, clean-eating-worthy, instant oatmeal in no time at all! I know what you're thinking, is it really "instant" if I have to make it myself? There may be a lot of info here, but trust me, once you get the hang of it the prep is so easy a three year old could do it! It will take you less time to make this oatmeal than it will take to read this article. Read More Sep 8th 6 foraging tips for free and adventurous eating Why would you forage when you can just go the grocery store? Because foraged food is free! It's also fun to go on an adventure looking for food while getting some fresh air and exercise. Read More Sep 6th Easy no-bake protein snacks to pack in your workout bag If you're trying to same some cash but still want yummy pre- or post-workout treat options, these no-bake protein snacks will save your butt (and help your butt with those squats!). Or if you're not so into working out, they're still rad as hell just for snacking and breakfast. And right now! Let's grab the nearest mixing bowl and get to making these super easy no-bake little treats full o' goodness. Read More More Food > Recent People Sep 22nd Learning to cope with a parent in prison My mom went to prison for drugs, the first time, when I was seven years old. When my mom was arrested again, five weeks before my wedding, everything came crashing down on me. I feel like it's something that's so taboo to talk about, even though (according to the US Bureau of Justice) over 2.2 million people were incarcerated in 2013. That's a big, big number for something that isn't regularly being talked about… Read More 1.5k 15 Comments Sep 13th It's scary to actually like someone again: Dating after divorce I'm a young person who likes the company of other persons for kissing and such, so I didn't waste a lot of time finding people to do that with, once I submitted my divorce paperwork. It was actually thanks to my ex's suggestion, that I ended up getting on a free dating site for humans… Read More 20 Comments Sep 8th How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Recently, some situations have come up which make me, as an intersectional feminist, question how to speak to my sister, let alone my nieces, about sexual objectification. How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Beyond that, has anyone got any ideas on how to break down sexual objectification for young people to understand? Read More 2.8k 53 Comments Sep 6th My partner's a catch, why don't I feel relationship satisfaction? When I was proposed to, I questioned it before ultimately saying "yes." When what I thought about saying was "I guess." He is an excellent catch, so why do I not feel confident in my decision to be with him? Is this something that happens when you get married? Does every couple experience this? Read More 1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More More Life > Recent Food Sep 21st Kof-tot curry: My recipe for potato kofta curry using tater tots Potato koftas are made with riced potatoes, onions and spices. Most of the recipes I read went through the painstaking instructions of how to make these potato balls… I read through them and realized, "They are just making tater tots!" I've been known to scoff at home made tater tots in all shapes and sizes so I decided that I'd make my own version of potato kofta for our lunches this week… Here's how to make my "kof-tot curry." Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More 22 Comments Sep 14th How to make delicious, clean-eating-worthy, instant oatmeal in no time at all! I know what you're thinking, is it really "instant" if I have to make it myself? There may be a lot of info here, but trust me, once you get the hang of it the prep is so easy a three year old could do it! It will take you less time to make this oatmeal than it will take to read this article. Read More Sep 8th 6 foraging tips for free and adventurous eating Why would you forage when you can just go the grocery store? Because foraged food is free! It's also fun to go on an adventure looking for food while getting some fresh air and exercise. Read More Sep 6th Easy no-bake protein snacks to pack in your workout bag If you're trying to same some cash but still want yummy pre- or post-workout treat options, these no-bake protein snacks will save your butt (and help your butt with those squats!). Or if you're not so into working out, they're still rad as hell just for snacking and breakfast. And right now! Let's grab the nearest mixing bowl and get to making these super easy no-bake little treats full o' goodness. Read More More Food > Recent People Sep 22nd Learning to cope with a parent in prison My mom went to prison for drugs, the first time, when I was seven years old. When my mom was arrested again, five weeks before my wedding, everything came crashing down on me. I feel like it's something that's so taboo to talk about, even though (according to the US Bureau of Justice) over 2.2 million people were incarcerated in 2013. That's a big, big number for something that isn't regularly being talked about… Read More 1.5k 15 Comments Sep 13th It's scary to actually like someone again: Dating after divorce I'm a young person who likes the company of other persons for kissing and such, so I didn't waste a lot of time finding people to do that with, once I submitted my divorce paperwork. It was actually thanks to my ex's suggestion, that I ended up getting on a free dating site for humans… Read More 20 Comments Sep 8th How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Recently, some situations have come up which make me, as an intersectional feminist, question how to speak to my sister, let alone my nieces, about sexual objectification. How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Beyond that, has anyone got any ideas on how to break down sexual objectification for young people to understand? Read More 2.8k 53 Comments Sep 6th My partner's a catch, why don't I feel relationship satisfaction? When I was proposed to, I questioned it before ultimately saying "yes." When what I thought about saying was "I guess." He is an excellent catch, so why do I not feel confident in my decision to be with him? Is this something that happens when you get married? Does every couple experience this? Read More 1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
Sep 21st Kof-tot curry: My recipe for potato kofta curry using tater tots Potato koftas are made with riced potatoes, onions and spices. Most of the recipes I read went through the painstaking instructions of how to make these potato balls… I read through them and realized, "They are just making tater tots!" I've been known to scoff at home made tater tots in all shapes and sizes so I decided that I'd make my own version of potato kofta for our lunches this week… Here's how to make my "kof-tot curry." Read More 1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More 22 Comments Sep 14th How to make delicious, clean-eating-worthy, instant oatmeal in no time at all! I know what you're thinking, is it really "instant" if I have to make it myself? There may be a lot of info here, but trust me, once you get the hang of it the prep is so easy a three year old could do it! It will take you less time to make this oatmeal than it will take to read this article. Read More Sep 8th 6 foraging tips for free and adventurous eating Why would you forage when you can just go the grocery store? Because foraged food is free! It's also fun to go on an adventure looking for food while getting some fresh air and exercise. Read More Sep 6th Easy no-bake protein snacks to pack in your workout bag If you're trying to same some cash but still want yummy pre- or post-workout treat options, these no-bake protein snacks will save your butt (and help your butt with those squats!). Or if you're not so into working out, they're still rad as hell just for snacking and breakfast. And right now! Let's grab the nearest mixing bowl and get to making these super easy no-bake little treats full o' goodness. Read More More Food > Recent People Sep 22nd Learning to cope with a parent in prison My mom went to prison for drugs, the first time, when I was seven years old. When my mom was arrested again, five weeks before my wedding, everything came crashing down on me. I feel like it's something that's so taboo to talk about, even though (according to the US Bureau of Justice) over 2.2 million people were incarcerated in 2013. That's a big, big number for something that isn't regularly being talked about… Read More 1.5k 15 Comments Sep 13th It's scary to actually like someone again: Dating after divorce I'm a young person who likes the company of other persons for kissing and such, so I didn't waste a lot of time finding people to do that with, once I submitted my divorce paperwork. It was actually thanks to my ex's suggestion, that I ended up getting on a free dating site for humans… Read More 20 Comments Sep 8th How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Recently, some situations have come up which make me, as an intersectional feminist, question how to speak to my sister, let alone my nieces, about sexual objectification. How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Beyond that, has anyone got any ideas on how to break down sexual objectification for young people to understand? Read More 2.8k 53 Comments Sep 6th My partner's a catch, why don't I feel relationship satisfaction? When I was proposed to, I questioned it before ultimately saying "yes." When what I thought about saying was "I guess." He is an excellent catch, so why do I not feel confident in my decision to be with him? Is this something that happens when you get married? Does every couple experience this? Read More 1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
1.5k 64 Comments Sep 16th What do you pack for lunch? At the grand old age of 35 I'm still figuring out how to be an adult. One thing I wish someone had warned me of is that one of the hardest parts will be feeding yourself. A challenge I've had for years is… I just don't know what to pack for lunch at the office. Homies, what do you pack for lunch? Read More 22 Comments Sep 14th How to make delicious, clean-eating-worthy, instant oatmeal in no time at all! I know what you're thinking, is it really "instant" if I have to make it myself? There may be a lot of info here, but trust me, once you get the hang of it the prep is so easy a three year old could do it! It will take you less time to make this oatmeal than it will take to read this article. Read More Sep 8th 6 foraging tips for free and adventurous eating Why would you forage when you can just go the grocery store? Because foraged food is free! It's also fun to go on an adventure looking for food while getting some fresh air and exercise. Read More Sep 6th Easy no-bake protein snacks to pack in your workout bag If you're trying to same some cash but still want yummy pre- or post-workout treat options, these no-bake protein snacks will save your butt (and help your butt with those squats!). Or if you're not so into working out, they're still rad as hell just for snacking and breakfast. And right now! Let's grab the nearest mixing bowl and get to making these super easy no-bake little treats full o' goodness. Read More More Food > Recent People Sep 22nd Learning to cope with a parent in prison My mom went to prison for drugs, the first time, when I was seven years old. When my mom was arrested again, five weeks before my wedding, everything came crashing down on me. I feel like it's something that's so taboo to talk about, even though (according to the US Bureau of Justice) over 2.2 million people were incarcerated in 2013. That's a big, big number for something that isn't regularly being talked about… Read More 1.5k 15 Comments Sep 13th It's scary to actually like someone again: Dating after divorce I'm a young person who likes the company of other persons for kissing and such, so I didn't waste a lot of time finding people to do that with, once I submitted my divorce paperwork. It was actually thanks to my ex's suggestion, that I ended up getting on a free dating site for humans… Read More 20 Comments Sep 8th How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Recently, some situations have come up which make me, as an intersectional feminist, question how to speak to my sister, let alone my nieces, about sexual objectification. How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Beyond that, has anyone got any ideas on how to break down sexual objectification for young people to understand? Read More 2.8k 53 Comments Sep 6th My partner's a catch, why don't I feel relationship satisfaction? When I was proposed to, I questioned it before ultimately saying "yes." When what I thought about saying was "I guess." He is an excellent catch, so why do I not feel confident in my decision to be with him? Is this something that happens when you get married? Does every couple experience this? Read More 1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
22 Comments Sep 14th How to make delicious, clean-eating-worthy, instant oatmeal in no time at all! I know what you're thinking, is it really "instant" if I have to make it myself? There may be a lot of info here, but trust me, once you get the hang of it the prep is so easy a three year old could do it! It will take you less time to make this oatmeal than it will take to read this article. Read More Sep 8th 6 foraging tips for free and adventurous eating Why would you forage when you can just go the grocery store? Because foraged food is free! It's also fun to go on an adventure looking for food while getting some fresh air and exercise. Read More Sep 6th Easy no-bake protein snacks to pack in your workout bag If you're trying to same some cash but still want yummy pre- or post-workout treat options, these no-bake protein snacks will save your butt (and help your butt with those squats!). Or if you're not so into working out, they're still rad as hell just for snacking and breakfast. And right now! Let's grab the nearest mixing bowl and get to making these super easy no-bake little treats full o' goodness. Read More More Food > Recent People Sep 22nd Learning to cope with a parent in prison My mom went to prison for drugs, the first time, when I was seven years old. When my mom was arrested again, five weeks before my wedding, everything came crashing down on me. I feel like it's something that's so taboo to talk about, even though (according to the US Bureau of Justice) over 2.2 million people were incarcerated in 2013. That's a big, big number for something that isn't regularly being talked about… Read More 1.5k 15 Comments Sep 13th It's scary to actually like someone again: Dating after divorce I'm a young person who likes the company of other persons for kissing and such, so I didn't waste a lot of time finding people to do that with, once I submitted my divorce paperwork. It was actually thanks to my ex's suggestion, that I ended up getting on a free dating site for humans… Read More 20 Comments Sep 8th How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Recently, some situations have come up which make me, as an intersectional feminist, question how to speak to my sister, let alone my nieces, about sexual objectification. How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Beyond that, has anyone got any ideas on how to break down sexual objectification for young people to understand? Read More 2.8k 53 Comments Sep 6th My partner's a catch, why don't I feel relationship satisfaction? When I was proposed to, I questioned it before ultimately saying "yes." When what I thought about saying was "I guess." He is an excellent catch, so why do I not feel confident in my decision to be with him? Is this something that happens when you get married? Does every couple experience this? Read More 1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
Sep 8th 6 foraging tips for free and adventurous eating Why would you forage when you can just go the grocery store? Because foraged food is free! It's also fun to go on an adventure looking for food while getting some fresh air and exercise. Read More Sep 6th Easy no-bake protein snacks to pack in your workout bag If you're trying to same some cash but still want yummy pre- or post-workout treat options, these no-bake protein snacks will save your butt (and help your butt with those squats!). Or if you're not so into working out, they're still rad as hell just for snacking and breakfast. And right now! Let's grab the nearest mixing bowl and get to making these super easy no-bake little treats full o' goodness. Read More More Food > Recent People Sep 22nd Learning to cope with a parent in prison My mom went to prison for drugs, the first time, when I was seven years old. When my mom was arrested again, five weeks before my wedding, everything came crashing down on me. I feel like it's something that's so taboo to talk about, even though (according to the US Bureau of Justice) over 2.2 million people were incarcerated in 2013. That's a big, big number for something that isn't regularly being talked about… Read More 1.5k 15 Comments Sep 13th It's scary to actually like someone again: Dating after divorce I'm a young person who likes the company of other persons for kissing and such, so I didn't waste a lot of time finding people to do that with, once I submitted my divorce paperwork. It was actually thanks to my ex's suggestion, that I ended up getting on a free dating site for humans… Read More 20 Comments Sep 8th How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Recently, some situations have come up which make me, as an intersectional feminist, question how to speak to my sister, let alone my nieces, about sexual objectification. How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Beyond that, has anyone got any ideas on how to break down sexual objectification for young people to understand? Read More 2.8k 53 Comments Sep 6th My partner's a catch, why don't I feel relationship satisfaction? When I was proposed to, I questioned it before ultimately saying "yes." When what I thought about saying was "I guess." He is an excellent catch, so why do I not feel confident in my decision to be with him? Is this something that happens when you get married? Does every couple experience this? Read More 1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
Sep 6th Easy no-bake protein snacks to pack in your workout bag If you're trying to same some cash but still want yummy pre- or post-workout treat options, these no-bake protein snacks will save your butt (and help your butt with those squats!). Or if you're not so into working out, they're still rad as hell just for snacking and breakfast. And right now! Let's grab the nearest mixing bowl and get to making these super easy no-bake little treats full o' goodness. Read More More Food > Recent People Sep 22nd Learning to cope with a parent in prison My mom went to prison for drugs, the first time, when I was seven years old. When my mom was arrested again, five weeks before my wedding, everything came crashing down on me. I feel like it's something that's so taboo to talk about, even though (according to the US Bureau of Justice) over 2.2 million people were incarcerated in 2013. That's a big, big number for something that isn't regularly being talked about… Read More 1.5k 15 Comments Sep 13th It's scary to actually like someone again: Dating after divorce I'm a young person who likes the company of other persons for kissing and such, so I didn't waste a lot of time finding people to do that with, once I submitted my divorce paperwork. It was actually thanks to my ex's suggestion, that I ended up getting on a free dating site for humans… Read More 20 Comments Sep 8th How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Recently, some situations have come up which make me, as an intersectional feminist, question how to speak to my sister, let alone my nieces, about sexual objectification. How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Beyond that, has anyone got any ideas on how to break down sexual objectification for young people to understand? Read More 2.8k 53 Comments Sep 6th My partner's a catch, why don't I feel relationship satisfaction? When I was proposed to, I questioned it before ultimately saying "yes." When what I thought about saying was "I guess." He is an excellent catch, so why do I not feel confident in my decision to be with him? Is this something that happens when you get married? Does every couple experience this? Read More 1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
Sep 22nd Learning to cope with a parent in prison My mom went to prison for drugs, the first time, when I was seven years old. When my mom was arrested again, five weeks before my wedding, everything came crashing down on me. I feel like it's something that's so taboo to talk about, even though (according to the US Bureau of Justice) over 2.2 million people were incarcerated in 2013. That's a big, big number for something that isn't regularly being talked about… Read More 1.5k 15 Comments Sep 13th It's scary to actually like someone again: Dating after divorce I'm a young person who likes the company of other persons for kissing and such, so I didn't waste a lot of time finding people to do that with, once I submitted my divorce paperwork. It was actually thanks to my ex's suggestion, that I ended up getting on a free dating site for humans… Read More 20 Comments Sep 8th How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Recently, some situations have come up which make me, as an intersectional feminist, question how to speak to my sister, let alone my nieces, about sexual objectification. How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Beyond that, has anyone got any ideas on how to break down sexual objectification for young people to understand? Read More 2.8k 53 Comments Sep 6th My partner's a catch, why don't I feel relationship satisfaction? When I was proposed to, I questioned it before ultimately saying "yes." When what I thought about saying was "I guess." He is an excellent catch, so why do I not feel confident in my decision to be with him? Is this something that happens when you get married? Does every couple experience this? Read More 1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? 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1.5k 15 Comments Sep 13th It's scary to actually like someone again: Dating after divorce I'm a young person who likes the company of other persons for kissing and such, so I didn't waste a lot of time finding people to do that with, once I submitted my divorce paperwork. It was actually thanks to my ex's suggestion, that I ended up getting on a free dating site for humans… Read More 20 Comments Sep 8th How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Recently, some situations have come up which make me, as an intersectional feminist, question how to speak to my sister, let alone my nieces, about sexual objectification. How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Beyond that, has anyone got any ideas on how to break down sexual objectification for young people to understand? Read More 2.8k 53 Comments Sep 6th My partner's a catch, why don't I feel relationship satisfaction? When I was proposed to, I questioned it before ultimately saying "yes." When what I thought about saying was "I guess." He is an excellent catch, so why do I not feel confident in my decision to be with him? Is this something that happens when you get married? Does every couple experience this? Read More 1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? 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However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
20 Comments Sep 8th How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Recently, some situations have come up which make me, as an intersectional feminist, question how to speak to my sister, let alone my nieces, about sexual objectification. How young is too young to teach kids about sexual objectification? Beyond that, has anyone got any ideas on how to break down sexual objectification for young people to understand? Read More 2.8k 53 Comments Sep 6th My partner's a catch, why don't I feel relationship satisfaction? When I was proposed to, I questioned it before ultimately saying "yes." When what I thought about saying was "I guess." He is an excellent catch, so why do I not feel confident in my decision to be with him? Is this something that happens when you get married? Does every couple experience this? Read More 1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
2.8k 53 Comments Sep 6th My partner's a catch, why don't I feel relationship satisfaction? When I was proposed to, I questioned it before ultimately saying "yes." When what I thought about saying was "I guess." He is an excellent catch, so why do I not feel confident in my decision to be with him? Is this something that happens when you get married? Does every couple experience this? Read More 1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! 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Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
1.1k 10 Comments Aug 30th How to move on when I'm still living with my ex My partner and I split up a few months ago. Unfortunately, since then I have had a difficult time finding work, we are still living in the same house. I have felt incredibly alone and it has been difficult for me to separate from this relationship because he was my best friend. On top of that, we had moved out of state, away from home 2.5 years earlier, and my pool of friends/support here is a single digit. How do I move on when I'm still living with my ex? Read More More People > Recent Pets Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. 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Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
Sep 7th Everything you ever wanted to know about hypoallergenic cats! Should you be a cat lover, but suffer from cat allergies, you may be thinking that getting a cat may not be a great idea. Fortunately, there exist certain cat breeds that may trigger no, or very little, allergic reactions! These breeds are known as "hypoallergenic cats." I am a cat lover and, because I suffer from cat allergies, I decided to share my knowledge related to hypoallergenic cats. Read More 20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
20 Comments Aug 22nd 5 ways to get control over that tornado of pet hair I have two dogs — a small fawn pug named Doug, and a giant yellow lab named Luna. I also had a yellow lab when I was growing up. I seemed to have forgotten the unbelievable amount of hair that Lab coats can shed. It can be really hard to keep on top of all the pet hair. For the most part, it's just part of life. If I don't clean daily there will suddenly be tumble weeds of hair floating around the house. Every spring Luna's big hairy winter coat decides it's time to shed and next thing you know I am coughing up dog hair. But there are things you can do to help get control over that tornado of pet hair… Read More Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
Aug 18th Hangin' with my homebees: Our experience with "beekeeping lite" We just received, what feels like, the most unusual wedding present in the history of matrimony. My new mother-in-law gave us a beehive — complete with ten thousand happily buzzing inhabitants. So, if anyone is thinking of getting a beehive, here is what I have learned so far… Read More 1.6k 51 Comments Jul 28th How do you explain that your fur baby is more than "just a pet"? I chose not to have human children and instead to have the four legged furry kind. A lot of people have a hard time understanding for me she is not just a pet she is FAMILY. Most of the time I can choose to ignore the people who say "it's just a dog." But, after losing my fur baby, I cannot ignore them anymore. How do I accept their caring when they don't get it? How do I help them get it? Or should I even bother to try? Read More 1.2k May 23rd 4 myth-busting reality checks about fostering an animal Fostering an animal means taking a homeless animal from a shelter or rescue and giving it a home with you until it gets adopted. It's such a needed, life-saving process that a lot of people have questions and misconceptions about. I'm here to address them… Read More More Pets > Recent Do It Yourself 1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
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Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! 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1.3k Jun 29th How to stay happily married while renovating Huh? Is this really a serious issue? Unfortunately, it is. And I have been asked about it multiple times, since my wife and I have completed four separate renovations and, even though we went through some tough spells, we're still happily married. Here's what we learned along the way, and what we did to remain happily married while renovating… Read More Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
Jun 16th The 5 minute hack for making elastic waistbands smaller The elastic in the waistband of most leggings is sewn in during construction, and can't be pulled tighter. However, I found a quick and easy way around that. It's easy, and literally takes five minutes to fix! Read More Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
Jun 8th Great idea: Fix a broken light fixture with fairy magic! Scrolling through my Instagram feed, I came across this amazing lighting hack… "I love thrift store finds! Antique chandelier that wasn't working, which I was fine with. Just add fairy lights." Read More 17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
17 Comments Apr 25th How to make pour-over coffee at home and on a budget Pour-over coffee is excellent, but the brew methods can be somewhat complicated and require specialized equipment. But, by using some ingenuity and household items, you too can make great pour-over coffee at home! Here's my cheaper, DIY alternative that will allow you to create a great pour-over coffee experience without the extra cost… Read More Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
Apr 21st How to paint an animal skull To answer the question of "how to paint an animal skull," I turned to former Offbeat Home editor and, in my mind, the goddess of dead animal bones, Cat Rocketship! Sure enough, she had an answer AND happened to be wearing a "crown of animal bones" as she wrote her advice… Read More More Do It Yourself > Recent Shopping Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
Sep 23rd Colorful seating options in a rainbow of colors! I love me a neutral colored space, but every now and then my interior design-loving eye balls want COLOR! I found a treasure trove of colorful seating options on Amazon, and I got it into my weirdo little brain to make a rainbow of chairs. Here's some ROYGBV for your ass… literally… Read More Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
Sep 20th These awesome child bike seats are available in the US for the first time! Originating in Norway — where cycling is a HUGE thing — Hamax has been producing child bike seats for over 30 years. And now available for the first time in the US! But one of their awesome child bike seats is actually seasonal. So let's talk about it before it's gone… Read More Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
Sep 13th Rose gold engagement rings to brighten your life (and match your tech!) Are you planning on proposing over the holidays? If so, let's talk engagement rings. Specifically rose gold engagement rings, which are super popular this year (and forever and ever amen). Let's dive head-first into a pink-hued wonderland of bling… Read More Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
Sep 2nd Vintage-style jewelry that would make even Daisy Buchanan jealous If you're a lover of vintage-style jewelry and are looking to expand your collection with some seriously affordable options, have I got a killer batch to make even Gatsby bust a load. We're talking vintage-style brooches, teardrop pearl earrings, black enamel necklaces, and so much ornate style, you'll go wild. Let's go shopping! Read More 1.3k 22 Comments Aug 29th Toto Washlet: My Japanese butt-washing robot toiletseat A Toto Washlet is essentially an electrical toilet seat that washes your butt with a little wand. It connects to a power supply (via a three-prong outlet) and your water supply (via a small hose), and then you press buttons to make it do its thing. Here's what it's like… Read More More Shopping > Crazy cat ladies A home hearth, a colorful living room YAHOO!, and lots of Trekkie goodness in this week's reader photos You should absolutely check out this Australian home decor (particularly if you like cats!) A Portal-themed bedroom and a message board you pet to use in this week's Monday Montage Please paws the music! Chic damask litter box hacks and a bonus homemade scratching post Cat-friend vs. Dog-friend Oranges! Blues! Feet! Dogs! Tiny lizards! All this week in our reader photos. How do I make sure my super-smart cat doesn't get out? Read More > Body Image Mama, why are you fat?: Teaching kids about different bodies Read More How can I get people to stop complimenting my weight loss? Read More Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body Read More Retired boobs: How I learned to relax and love my non-self-supporting breasts Read More Read More » > Offbeat Families How To Train Your Robot: how I teach kids to program without computers Finding beauty in the birth of my daughter even though she was born ill A Sweeney Todd-themed photo session — starring kids A Zumba-induced baby born in the caul I'm pregnant and my partner and I just split up: where do I go from here? An interview with Emily, the mom behind Arthur Recreates My partner won't be at our son's birth: dealing with birthing almost alone Walking the parent consumerism line: how much is too much? Read More > Smart & Sexy Getting stoned with my vagina revolutionized my feelings about my own sexual body Doing porn helped me love and respect my fat body 4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot Pervertible: my exercise equipment's sexy secret use Thoughts on deciding whether or not to tell your kids you're a sex worker How The Addams Family does BDSM right BDSM DIY: The acronym-free guide to home pervertables Gender and sexuality: Is there an "Inappropriate Question Hour" anywhere? Read More > We're everywhere! Follow us on social media. Offbeat Home archives READ NOW
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