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

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My son and his (four!) fairy godparents

What began as my own desire for Escher’s education turned into four people who were honored and utterly enthusiastic about being in his life.

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What do you wear during labor and birth?

So you’re going to have a baby. Like, imminently. Like, within a few hours. What to wear?

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How watching TV changed my kid

After going three years without it, we’ve finally switched the TV back on and are surprised by the (mostly) positive results.

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Baby wearing made me a Mom

Here’s how Maura found closeness with her foster son through baby wearing.

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7 tips to build community at home

I was trepidatious when my shared household came to be me, my fiancé, my cousin, his partner and seven animals, but these tips help us create a harmonious life together.

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Surrogacy Part Two: Why did I choose this?

In part two of her surrogacy series (you can read part one here, A.M. discusses her pregnancy and goes into why she became a gestational carrier in the first place.

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The cunnilingus chair

A while back, I celebrated the 10 year anniversary of my relationship with my favorite armchair. Come with me as I recount our many wonderful years together.

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Surrogacy Part One: How I became a gestational carrier

In the first of a two-part installment, A.M. explains how she became a gestational carrier for a same-sex couple.