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Christmas

Holigay Gift Guide: 59 Awesome Gifts For Book-Lovers (Besides Books)

An epic assortment of games, accessories, totes, posters, notes, gizmos, housewares, kitchen things, apparel and so much more for the bookworm on your list.

Riese November 26, 2012 47 Comments
Coming Out Thanksgiving

You Don’t Have To Come Out On Thanksgiving: On Going Home and Being Quiet

My grandma shoved 30 dollars in my hand once and told me, “Always tell the truth about who you are and know we’ll love you anyway.”

Carmen November 24, 2012 74 Comments
Christmas

10 Black Friday Deals You Can Get In On Without Getting Off Your Ass

Skip Best Buy and relish in cool deals from retailers like ModCloth, OpenSky, Torrid, Babeland, Topman, Utrecht Art, Autostraddle and Love & Pride.

Riese November 23, 2012 7 Comments
First Person Holigays

I Hate Black Friday: This Queer Is Staying Home

The exploitation of love, anxiety and poverty are the driving force behind another made up moneymaking holiday. ‘Merica!

gabby November 23, 2012 48 Comments
First Person Thanksgiving

The Secret Diary of a Turkey-Fister

“As it turned out, stuffing turkeys on the graveyard shift was a bonding experience that could not be transcended.”

Crystal November 22, 2012 27 Comments
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving OPEN THREAD: Feel And Eat Your Heart Out

I mean, not literally. But tell us about your heart and tell us about what you’re eating, you know?

the team November 22, 2012 119 Comments
Thanksgiving

Please Don’t Volunteer On Thanksgiving: A Former Shelter Worker Tells All

“On the day before Thanksgiving, the day after and the 362 other days of the year (including Christmas) hardly any volunteers, well known or not, showed up to help.”

Ren November 21, 2012 81 Comments
Food Lists Thanksgiving

19 Horrifying Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas From Vintage Food Ads

It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without Frozen Jellied Turkey Vegetable Salad!

Riese November 21, 2012 56 Comments
Recipes Thanksgiving

Get Baked: Thanksvegan Extravaganza

This year we decided to skip the Tofurkey and try a few new things, with delicious results.

Stef November 21, 2012 14 Comments
Thanksgiving

25 Awesome Gay Things To Be Thankful For This Year

Eleven months ago, there was still a possibility of Rick Santorum becoming President, so don’t say 2012 never gave you anything.

Hansen November 21, 2012 14 Comments
Recipes Thanksgiving

Get Baked: Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecakes and Vegetarian Tofurkey For Thanksgayving

Who doesn’t love a tiny pumpkin cheesecake that fits in the palm of your hand and smells like autumnal bliss? Plus a delicious buttery tofurkey!

the team November 20, 2012 17 Comments
Christmas

The Super-Easy Way To Support Autostraddle While Holiday Shopping Online

Are you gonna buy stuff online this holiday season? You should do this. It’s easy.

Riese November 20, 2012 108 Comments
Food and Drink Thanksgiving

Liquor While At Her Family’s For Thanksgiving: Mulled Wine

As a non-normative person, there are a lot of traditions I get shellacked on. But one thing I can do is traditional alcohol. There’s so much tradition behind alcohol of all sorts, so much history and artistry. And one thing that screams holidays to me is mulled wine.

A.E. Osworth November 20, 2012 21 Comments
Queer Fashion Thanksgiving

Dressing to Stuff Your Face Elsewhere

You’re eating Tofurkey somewhere new this year? What the hell are you going to wear?

Lizz November 19, 2012 19 Comments
Coming Out Thanksgiving

Your Parents Might Need This: Advice on Coming Out Over the Holidays

It’s likely that your parents are mulling over their own special set of holigay related dilemmas.

fonseca November 14, 2012 41 Comments
Halloween

Your Best Halloween Costume Ever: How To Throw A Private Party Dressed As Julie Goldman & Brandy Howard

The costume of the day is Julie Goldman and Brandy Howard, five ways. You don’t need to leave your apartment to have a Happy Halloween!

Riese October 31, 2012 34 Comments
Halloween Movie Features

Super Spooky Halloween Movie Night: Addams Family Values

With bonus drinking game inside!

Carmen October 30, 2012 14 Comments
Halloween

Your Best Halloween Costume Ever: Katniss Everdeen Three Ways

Nothing on Halloween is hotter than the girl on fire. Here are three versions of Katniss Everdeen for you to choose from!

Lizz October 29, 2012 17 Comments
Halloween Playlists

Playlist: Creepy Dancey Halloweeny

This mix does not have ‘Monster Mash’ on it.

Alice October 26, 2012 20 Comments
Halloween

Your Best Halloween Costume Ever: Ridiculously Easy Ideas For Lazy, Broke or Busy Queers

Don’t spend more on a costume than you’d spend on a forty, and only wear what you’re willing to get stained.

Kate October 26, 2012 70 Comments
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