Graphic novels about religion and spirituality for kids
Graphic novels provide an offbeat way for parents to talk about various religions or spiritual beliefs with their kids.
Book Review: Fifty Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do)
Fifty Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do) is the offbeat parent’s dream book! It’s all about letting your kids be their crazy and creative selves.
Halloween costumes for kidlets and big kids
This post features offbeat affiliates, meaning that if you buy something featured (or click on a link here and buy something else that isn’t featured!), you’ll help support Offbeat Mama’s mission of bringing lifetime awesomeness to mamas, papas, and everyone else. For those of you who don’t know, Halloween is my favorite holiday, and probably […]
Super awesome crayon-themed Etsy round-up
It’s been a while since we’ve shed some love on Etsy! So check this stuff out. Three words: Education. Chemistry. Crayons. Now say it with me! Educational chemistry crayons! These beauties come from Que Intersante, which also sells bags and clothing, but these crayon labels have my heart. A set of 24 is only $10, […]
Art for Offbeat kids
Dustin Timbrook’s art definitely brings the funky and unique to your walls — and those of your kid!
Adorable (and smart!) clothes for you and the baby from Eat Your Vocabulary
Some of you may remember Joriel — she wrote a tutorial for us about how to do baby shower onesies that, well, don’t suck. And now she’s opened an Etsy shop full of her unique take on smartypants clothes for mamas and their babies.
Children’s book review: Why War is Never a Good Idea
Jasper is a bit of a book fiend, and we tend to visit our local library branch once or twice a week. We were already doing this pre-baby, since Sean and I are also book fiends (apple…tree). The other day, Sean and Jazz went by themselves, and returned with Why War is Never a Good […]
Gift ideas for the pregnant woman in your life
Looking for a gift that your pregnant partner/spouse/sister/cousin/friend/etc. can use WHILE pregnant? Look no further! Here’s a super awesome list of items for just about any budget.