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“Homeowner”, “renter” or “squatter” – whatever the label, these occupants take the Offbeat wherever they go.

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Non-mall summer job ideas for teens

For every kid that likes folding clothes at a local big box establishment, there’s another who really… doesn’t. If your offbeat teen is looking for a summer gig that he or she might actually like, here are a few suggestions.

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How to fit a family of four into a 500-square foot apartment

I’ve written before about how my son’s bedroom is a converted walk-in closet, so I’m always super inspired to see how other families are make small urban homes work.

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Warning: a super cute redhead is in the vicinity

Nashville-based photog Kristin Sweeting hooked us up with a set of super cute toddler photos to swoon over.

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How are you going to talk about drugs with your kids?

Here’s how I think about a drug like marijuana: it can be fun, but it’s by no means a path to greater enlightenment.

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My son’s flirting with The Dark Side: why we’re evicting Star Wars from our home

One quick glance at our Star Wars archives will tell you something: I’m obsessed. My husband is obsessed, and our two-year-old was obsessed — until we took the movies and paraphernalia out of the house. Completely.

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Family + Museum + Friend taking pictures from a balcony = MAGIC!

Hanging out at an art museum anytime soon? Maybe it’ll be the perfect place to snap spontaneous family photos!

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I’m a first-time foster mom… at 53

Sheryl and her partner became first-time foster parents in their fifties. And you thought having a newborn in your twenties could be rough!