Queer Parent 101
Having kids makes you come out A LOT! I cannot lie – I get sick of coming out all of the time. It’s inconvenient and anxiety-producing and awkward and taps into my own internalized crap.
What kid doesn’t like playfood?
Okay, so before I became a SAHM, I was a preschool teacher for 5 years and a nanny for 3 years. One thing I can say for sure is that pretty much all kids enjoy playing with pretend food. Another thing I’m certain of is that all of them will put it in their mouth […]
Adorable rockabilly family
I mean seriously, does it get much cuter than this family, photographed by Philadelphia’s Allebach Photography?
I saw my birthdaughter, she loves me
I recently saw my daughter for the first time in about a year. She turned 6 this past fall, is going to school, and looks just like me. She calls me by my name. I think if she ever called me her mother, I’d cry as I corrected her. She may be my daughter, but I am not her active parent, her active mother. I am her birthmom — not as a derogatory term, but simply as a clarification. A different type of mother.
Ear scarves for cosplay kids
So, I was ogling this psychedelic bunny ear hoodie, and stumbled across these adorable ear scarves: Because really, what kid doesn’t need a scarf with ears!? Dangit. The cosplay folks have all the fun…
How to dye your kid’s hair
This wonderful photo of Dylan from sadiemayb, reminded me of a post SJ over at i, asshole wrote about how to dye your kid’s hair. Should work for blue mohawks!
Cort hunts AND paints his daughter’s fingernails
Every week on Offbeat Mama, we express our appreciation for dads everywhere by featuring photos of hottie DILFs. Here’s this week’s papa … oh and PS: Let us oggle your partner! My partner, Cort and I have been together since high school. We have two gorgeous kids who get their looks from their daddy. He […]
Mixtape Onesie for your little audiophile
As a mixtape maven myself, I would *DIE* to have my little bundle o’ love sporting this cute little onesie. They’re hand screenprinted on 100% cotton so theyre safe and comfy for your wee babes. They’re available in 3 mo., 6 mo., 9 mo., 12 mo. and even toddler sizes, so you have no excuse […]