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!
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.
Books for DILFS
Books are basically the very best gift ever, except for maybe an authentic (read: made out of blades of energy) lightsaber or a real Ewok (just me?). Or a Jedi Robe. Um, too many Star Wars references?
20 kid-lit books off the beaten path
Not all kids books are created equal. Kids aren’t stupid – they’re just, well, young. They need good literature too!
The babies have come
One of my absolute favorite aspects of the film is that the households are not all stock nuclear families, and the ones that are aren’t exactly cookie-cutter representations of the stereotypes of their countries.