My fear of flying was conquered with some good storytelling
I used to tell myself that flying makes me anxious. I’m talking “grab the hand of the stranger sitting next to me, cry, hyperventilate, desire to fling open the plane door and jump” anxious. This is the story of how all that changed…
The ultimate treasure hunt: My 5 secrets for thrift store shopping
Going shopping at the thrift store is like the ultimate treasure hunt. I buy most of my clothing, furniture, and home décor items used from second hand stores. Not only does it save me a ton of money but it’s great for the environment as it reduces waste. Here are my best tips for thrift store shopping…
Gay, straight, furries & Benedict Cumberbatch: My top 5 favorite sexy comic blogs
We’ve talked about sexy books before, but I don’t think there was ever a sexy comic blogs round-up. Since we all need a good online porn comic from time to time, here are my favorite. There is a metric ton of adult content out there, but I’m aiming for smut which pictures positive, consensual, fun sexy times, and stays clear of the usual pitfall of classic porn (sexism and woman degradation, I’m talking about you).
Help!? My friend got sucked into multi-level marketing: How do I support them without purchasing things I don’t want?
A friend of mine recently became an independent consultant selling through a multi-level marketing company. I want to support her, but I don’t want to buy any expensive products that I don’t need. I can tell she needs encouragement, but how can I help her without compromising my own values?
4 steps to having a successful and body-positive boudoir shoot
A lot of people think that they can’t do boudoir photography; that they’re too big, too old, too awkward, not pretty enough, etc. That’s just not the case. Absolutely anyone on the planet can do boudoir. No matter what stage you are on your body-positive journey, doing a boudoir shoot can help boost your confidence! Here are my steps to having a successful and awesome boudoir shoot…
Are there liberal doomsday prepping resources?
I’m interested in disaster preparedness, self-sufficiency, and urban homesteading. All of these interests are often grouped together and referred to as “doomsday prepping.” But most of the prepping sites I’ve found are very conservative politically and socially, and I’m about as liberal as they come! Do you know of any liberal doomsday prepping resources?
The Holidays are coming: We dare you to send this hilarious “holiday application form” to your family this year!
Each year, The Holiday Conversations in our extended family starts in mid-July, when our little unit begins strategizing with our in-laws, to get out ahead of the game. It’s preemptive damage control. Much like leaving a play-date en-masse, we like to present a united front when the parents-in-law begin sniffing around our holiday plans. Our plans for this year’s Thanksgiving were already solidified weeks ago, but I’d like to share it here in case anyone finds it useful. I’ve updated it for the 2015 calendar year…
Sweet, sometimes geeky, and generally non-religious funeral readings
What if your loved one did not leave behind helpful clues as to what to read at their funeral? Don’t fret, you have enough upset right now, just scroll down this post and hopefully the perfect funeral reading will resonate with you…