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

One crazy hot beach maternity photo session

Have you heard of Red Hot Photography? If you’re in Hawaii, I’d suggest making yourself aware of Marina and her stellar camera skills right about now.

Notes from a stay at home dad in the trenches

It’s 8:15am, and I am the only male shopper at Target. Inside my cart is a bottle of Pinot Grigio, a 36-pack of Tampax Pearls, a tube of St. Ives Apricot Scrub and three packs of Purex Complete 3-in-1 because, you know, it was on sale. I am wearing the same shirt I slept in. Also a hat.

Extreme couponing: how to get your grocery store to pay you to shop

Katrina has managed to not only save money, but basically be PAID by her grocery store of choice to shop there — all by using coupons.

How to be a supportive offbeat auntie/uncle

“What are some ways that new offbeat aunties and uncles can help out their friends who are having kids? I am very excited about being an auntie and helping out, but not having any kids myself and no younger siblings, I’m a little at a loss at what to do…”

Music you AND your kids can bop around to

The Magic Kids sing sweet happy awesome poppy music that sounds like The Beach Boys without the ocean. Your kids will probably dig it, and you might as well.

One hot, tattooed, restaurant-owning dad coming up!

There is no way to accurately describe just how awesome my husband is. Is he perfect? Hell no. Does he still leaves dirty towels on the floor in the bathroom and rarely manage to put his dirty dishes in the sink? Hell yes. But that’s ok, because he’s the most dedicated and loving father to […]

The challenges of picking out a bike seat or carrier for your toddler

When it came time to find a bike seat or carrier for Jasper, I was all kinds of crazy — too worried to have him in a cart behind me, not sure about having a seat placed where I couldn’t see him, etc. THEN, I discovered the Bobike Mini – a bike seat that goes on the FRONT of the bike!