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Christmas

Holigay Gift Guide 2014: Winning Over the In-Laws

So it’s your first holiday with the in-laws, and you’re nervous as all get out. Here are some ideas to help you win over your partner’s family in the best way possible: presents.

Kaitlyn December 3, 2014 35 Comments
Christmas

Epic Holigay Grab Bag: 100+ DIY Projects, Recipes, and Inspiration for the Season

Now queermos! Now ‘straddlers! Now commenters and lurkers!
On crafters and bakers from all faiths and backgrounds!
To the kitchen to cook! To the living room to sew!
Now get on my level! Get festive, you all!

Carmen December 2, 2014 23 Comments
Christmas

The Best Cyber Monday 2014 Deals Ever

Top 10 Cool Deals We Think You’d Like (e.g., galaxy shoes, moleskines, dog boxes, hot sauce, vacuums) and a total rundown of ALL the best cyber monday sales online.

Riese December 1, 2014 15 Comments
Christmas

Gift Guide: Lesbian Superheroes (And Other Comic Stuff for Queer Lady-Types)

What’s cooler than being a superhero? Lesbian Superhero! I said, what’s cooler than being a superhero? Lesbian Superhero! Alrightalrightalrightalrightalrightalrighalright.

Mey December 1, 2014 20 Comments
Christmas

Fabulous Gifts for (Past, Present and Future) Kickass STEM Humans

Fun holigay gifts for the STEM queermo in your family/friend-group.

A.E. Osworth November 29, 2014 28 Comments
Christmas

12 Black Friday Deals You Can Get Without Having To Put Pants On

SO MANY HOT DEALS. WHEN YOU SHOP THROUGH THESE LINKS WE GET A KICKBACK. INCLUDES BEER CUPCAKES. ALSO WE’RE HAVING A MERCH SALE THIS WEEKEND.

the team November 28, 2014 8 Comments
Thanksgiving

You Can Still Play Queer Thanksgiving Bingo

Check off these special items you’re likely to find at any queer Thanksgiving gathering and be thankful for your chosen fam.

Alley Hector November 28, 2014 9 Comments
Thanksgiving

THANKSGIVING OPEN THREAD: Who Wants a Holiday Hug?

After you eat your turkey and drink your eggnog, come on in and cuddle up.

Heather Hogan November 27, 2014 215 Comments
Christmas

The 50 Best Photos of Lesbian Subtext in Sears Christmas Wish Book History

The nostalgia and the latent lesbian glances, they hurt so good.

Heather Hogan November 26, 2014 24 Comments
Christmas

Rebel Girls Holigay Gift Guide 2014: From Feminist Pillows to Misandrist Mugs

Hoping to find some really fashionable forms of misandry? YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE.

Carmen November 26, 2014 42 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft Thanksgiving

Fool’s Journey: A Thanksgiving Tarot Spread To Help You Survive Family Gatherings

Shocker: not everyone loves traditional family gatherings. You wanted a tarot spread which would help you navigate Thanksgiving, so here’s one to look at the energies around your dinner table and deal with whatever is getting you down.

Beth November 26, 2014 13 Comments
Christmas

Holigay Gift Guide 2014: 51 STEM-Themed Toys For Future Lady Scientists

There’s no better time than the holidays to further the feminist agenda, I always say. With that in mind, here are some toys to encourage scientific inclinations in girls of all ages!

Laura Mandanas November 24, 2014 18 Comments
Food Lists Thanksgiving

47 Thanksgiving Recipes Your Holiday Guests Will Thank You For

Scrumptious fall recipes to ensure your first Thanskgiving will go off without a hitch.

Kaitlyn November 24, 2014 12 Comments
Geekery Health

5 Apps to Track and Predict Your Period (and More!)

Apps to predict when Flo visits, the painters paint the house red, when it suddenly turns to chocolate season, etc. LET’S TALK ABOUT PERIODS, Y’ALL!

Kaitlyn November 22, 2014 45 Comments
Thanksgiving

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: What Are You Thankful For?

Get in here and let’s talk about that special time of year when pie definitively wins the pie vs cake war!

Adrian November 21, 2014 163 Comments
Christmas

Holigay Gift Guide 2014: Support These Queer and Feminist Causes In The Name of Someone Rad

Making donations in people’s names can connect your family or other important people in your life with issues that you care about.

Maddie November 21, 2014 3 Comments
Playlists Thanksgiving

Playlist: You’ll Be Traveling For Thanksgiving

Because Serial isn’t long enough yet.

Ryan Yates November 18, 2014 10 Comments
Food Lists Thanksgiving

53 Recipes For Your Gluten-Free Thanksgiving

We’ve got everything from the things you feed that cousin who always shows up at 9 am to the crazy delicious desserts that will make you forget all that wheat your body hates.

Kate November 17, 2014 8 Comments
Parenting & Family

“This Is A Book For The Parents Of Gay Kids”: A Coming Out Conversation with Bruce and Phyllis

I emailed my dad, Bruce, and my grandma, Phyllis, and asked if they’d like to have a three-generational conversation inspired by the book. They agreed, and so we all read it and converged on my dad’s house to discuss.

Maddie November 12, 2014 37 Comments
Health

The ABC’s of Coping With SAD and The Bitter Reality of Winter

It’s getting colder and colder by the day, and I cannot help but remember how helplessly sad I was last time around. This time, I’m gonna try to nip it in the bud. Here are some ways to stave off your cold weather blues.

Hannah Hodson November 10, 2014 33 Comments
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