Are there socially inclusive alternatives to Boy Scouts?
The recent decision by the National Boy Scout Association to continue to exclude gay members and leaders has pretty much finalized my decision not to let my son join. This is going to cause some rift in my family, as my husband was an Eagle Scout and my father-in-law is the local troop leader. Does anybody know of alternative organizations that teach similar skills?
Make subtly sexy art with your partner
Are you in unique position where you’d love to make a giant piece of sexy art for your wall, but you really just want to spend all your free time having lots of sex? Well you are in luck because now you can do BOTH at the same time! Check out this subtly sexy art idea…
IVF failed three times and I’m ok: who else has accepted an unplanned Child-Free lifestyle?
I have had three failed IVF treatements and been on the super emotional roller coaster. After a bit of time I’m kind of OK/relieved (at least for now), and accepting the Childfree lifestyle that has been foisted upon us. I seem to be the only person on the interwebz who has this attitude.
This beachside yoga-infused maternity session’s gonna make you swoon
Amy and Tres share a love for yoga — in fact, they were introduced to one another by their yoga teacher. The two are now expecting their first tiny yogi, and decided to have some fun with yoga during their maternity session with Cassie Leigh Photography.
Build a seesaw and put it in your yard for less than $30
The very inspirational Mallory over at Classy Clutter recently rocked my world with this hand-built wooden seesaw — which they put together for less than $30. Mallory (a self-described novice wood worker) put together the entire thing in under two hours.
Take some time and journey to a dreamy sleeping baby land
Chantell and Freddy celebrated the recent birth of daughter Liliana in Chantell’s mother’s home. The trio enlisted the expertise of Laura Isle Photography for their session, which seems like an awesome fit — I’m not usually especially drawn to photos of babies in baskets, but these look like Lily was in the middle of the best sleep ever in the softest bed ever and just fucking loving it.
8 tips for straight-haired mamas with curly haired kids
I have rampantly curly hair. And my daughter’s hair is increasingly a frickin’ clone of my own, in terms of structure, colour, texture, frizziness and pigheaded stubbornness. I thought that, for the benefit of any mama out there bringing up a little Taylor Swift, a little Adrian Grenier, or, god forbid, perhaps even a little Kenny G, I’d share some wisdom based on 31 years of personal experience.
How do you talk to your kid about differences?
My daughter is growing up with parents who have a strong judgement-free policy, but we don’t have the ability to introduce her to every type of person in the world. How are you explaining differences (physical, mental, racial, etc.) to your children?