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

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Debunking the myth of a “natural birth”

Does it take a vaginal delivery or medication-free labor to have a “natural” birth? We don’t think so.

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Do and Dye: basic DIY fabric art tips for funky rooms

Want a fun art project to do with your kid(s)? Try tye-dying with fabric paint!

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Incontinence pads saved my new mattress from messy sex

When we set up the bed, I realized I was terrified. The mattress was SO WHITE, and I desperately wanted it to stay that way. Ten years of sleeping on mattresses stained with other people’s bodily fluids had done me in. I became obsessed with keeping the mattress clean…

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How we decorated the nursery without breaking the bank

Decorating your kid’s nursery with style doesn’t have to be a monumentally expensive task — you just have to know where to look.

How do you talk to your kids about people kissing on TV?

While watching TV last night, my 5 year old son asked why two characters were kissing. What’s the best age-appropriate way to talk about this with him?

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Let’s talk about birth playlists that don’t revolve around Enya

Music is a HUGE part of many people’s lives, so it only makes sense that you’d want to push out a baby while jamming to your favorite tunes! Here are some of mine.

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Husband: pack rat. Me: neat freak. How do we learn to compromise?

SO MANY COUPLES (or roommates, or families) have the deadly combo of packrat + neat freak. When your organizational styles clash, what can you do to ease the tension?