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“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.”

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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
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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

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

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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
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Ali’s Team Pick: Basically, this website is like liquid self-esteem comedy elixir that you can figuratively drink and feel better.

A.E. Osworth October 30, 2012 13 Comments
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Super Spooky Halloween Movie Night: Addams Family Values

With bonus drinking game inside!

Carmen October 30, 2012 14 Comments
School

Schooled: Remember That Gay Teacher You Had?

Ever wonder what that teacher was thinking? How they handled being out at work? Or did you wish they were more out and outspoken? Here are three real-life queer teachers to give you a peek inside their teacher-brains!

Chandra October 30, 2012 97 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
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The lesbianagettes are feathering their nests for winter with friends, activities and lady loves.

Lesbianage October 29, 2012 38 Comments
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Playlist: Creepy Dancey Halloweeny

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

Alice October 26, 2012 20 Comments
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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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A small thing you can make for your Halloweening experience. Let them eat teeny tiny cake!

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Your Best Halloween Costume Ever: 90’s Television Nostalgia Edition

Costume ideas that would impress both your childhood self and your 90s lesbian brethren. Who doesn’t want to be Carmen Sandiego, really?

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