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

Fielding questions about adopting — what you should say, and what you should avoid

Suggestions for both parents who are planning to adopt, and friends who are surprised by their “We’re adopting!” exclamation.

A DJ Bunny-DILF, or “DJBDILF”

Mr. Hunny is one super-awesome DJing and piggy-back ride giving DILF.

Another insanely creative pregnancy slideshow to love

James at Bleubird Vintage produces a lot of insanely cute stuff, the least of which is this sweet slideshow she’s made for her yet-to-be-born daughter.

Tips for your first backpacking trip with a baby

Elka and her husband recently made it through their first backpacking trip with baby Uli, and she’s compiled a list of tips and tricks for fellow backpacking and parenting enthusiasts.

Here’s a quick way to learn more about mothering: INTERVIEW YOUR MOM!

Katie is exploring what motherhood may mean to her down the road, and went straight to the source — her own mother — for a quick question and answer session!

How to stave off questions about drinking while pregnant

I was at a party. I was pregnant. Someone handed me a half glass of wine, and I drank it. And there it was — the crack of the whip glare. At first I thought I was projecting (my rule was one-ish on a full stomach, with lots of water, to be totally honest) so I turned to the glarer, a friend of mine, who was already a mom.

“You didn’t drink when you were pregnant, did you?”
“No,” her tone was short and sharp.

Children’s cosplaying done right

Star Wars + kids = the best Offbeat Mama fodder EVER, courtesy of The Daily What.

An ex-military, current nursing student dad

James is an ex-military, current nursing school student DILF. He is also a fan of pink and faeries, which amps up his DILF factor.