How To Create Purim Rituals That Celebrate Being Queer
Purim is one of the queerest Jewish holidays. Let’s celebrate accordingly.
Now Is the Perfect Time for Mishloach Manot
This tradition, which literally translates to “sending of portions,” involves creating care packages of food and drink to send to loved ones.
Practical Magic: COVID Is Here to Stay — So What Does It Mean to Keep Each Other Safe?
We can be more thoughtful about how we interact with others during these enduringly uncertain times.
Da Brat Is Pregnant!!!
There’s so much happiness to be had! The Grammy-nominated rapper has surprised herself, “Everything makes me cry. If someone wins American Idol, I cry. I’m like, I’m tougher than that!”
I Don’t Care What Anyone Says, Valentine’s Day Is a Superior Holiday — And I’m Single
When I think about why Valentine’s Day is so important to me, I find it important to distinguish between self-care and radical self love.
Your Zodiac Sign as a Creepy Vintage Valentine’s Day Card
Always. Always. Always compliment a Libra’s outfit. You don’t want to find out what happens if you forget.
9 Sensual Gifts You Can Get for Your Own Damn Self This Valentine’s Day
Whether you’re single or partnered, you’re allowed to get yourself the gift of a little Valentine’s Day treat.
How To Make Valentine’s Day Cards for Your Friends
We’ve been through shit, and sometimes we need to thank the people who got us through it.
New Guidelines on Childhood “Obesity” Represent Latest Big Pharma Attacks on Fat Kids
The weight loss industry — not necessarily the act of weight loss in and of itself — is extremely fatphobic and anti-fat.
Into the A+ Advice Box #77: Should You Co-Parent With Your Queer Friends?
Plus self-harm scars and dating, crushing hard on your married coworker, learning to celebrate yourself and more!
Practical Magic: How to Take a Decolonial Approach to Educating
We must build a world in which the model for education is holistic, liberating, and guarantees that each student is valued.
8 Coping Hacks For the Neurodiverse Baddies
Needless to say, I own a few slimes.
What Brought You Joy This Year?
This is a New Year’s Eve Roundtable and Open Thread Situation!
Practical Magic: How to Nourish Your Body When Executive Dysfunction Has Other Plans
There’s a saying they mention when feeding babies: “fed is best.” That principle’s not just for babies, my friends!
Holigay Quiz: Which Christmas Monster Should You Date?
Listen. We can’t *all* date Krampus.
Eight Queer Cozy Baking Mysteries I Wish Existed
So I made them up.
Christmas Traditions, Ranked by Lesbianism
Caroling is gay.
Actually, These Are Christmas Movies, Too!
Think of these movies more as a cozy fireplace with stockings hung on them, rather than a Christmas tree lit up in the center of the room.
Hanukkah Lights From the Disabled Community
Creating new rituals and ways of expressing and celebrating Judaism is nothing new within our tradition — all that’s needed is some creativity and care.
Three Stages of Never Ever Doing Holiday Meals the “Right” Way
Holiday meals have always been mired in conflict for me.