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Tiny Pants' First Birthday

Wed Mar 13 2019

Ten years ago I was a newly-single mama who needed to somehow pull off a 1st Birthday party. Luckily I had friends to help. Read more »


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Announcement: Girlish is a Finalist for Foreword Reviews' Book of the Year

Wed Mar 13 2019

In which twitter teaches me to check my inbox. Read more »


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TBR Tuesday Book Review: She/He/They/Me by Robyn Ryle

Tue Mar 12 2019

She/He/They/Me is thorough, inclusive, and fun to read. I'd recommend it to anyone interested in exploring gender or someone frustrated by trying to explain gender to someone else.  Read more »


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The Best Thing I Did For My Mental Health Was Relax My Cleaning Standards. A Lot.

Fri Mar 08 2019

thought I was being wise by installing carpeting that matched the dog. Then my baby started crawling, and vacuuming became important. Really important. I was in over my head. View at modernparentsmessykids »


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To Be Read Tuesdays: Running Out by Dave Essinger

Tue Feb 26 2019

This is a great book for any endurance runners, or former runners, or maybe one day in the future runners. I went into the book knowing very little about running and still enjoyed the vicarious experience immensely.  Read more »


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TBR Tuesday Review: Sapphire the Great and the Meaning of Life By Beverly Brenna

Tue Feb 19 2019

This fun, illustrated middle grade novel features a hamster, a girl, and a family on the rocks. Sapphire the Great and the Meaning of Life was written in consultation with OutSaskatoon, an organization that supports LGBTQ2S+ people of all ages. Read more »


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Valentine’s Day Survival Guide

Thu Feb 14 2019

Some tips for surviving Valentine’s Day when you are alone or in a less-than-ideal relationship. View at medium »


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TBR Tuesday Review: Burn the Binary by Rikki Wilchins

Tue Feb 12 2019

When I saw BURN THE BINARY on Net Galley I had to request it. The conversation about trans, genderqueer and nonbinary people may feel new, but I wanted to know some historical context. After all, genderqueer people have always been with us, whether society chose to see them or not.  Read more »


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It's Just a Potato Plant, Minding Its Own Business

Mon Feb 11 2019

I  have a potato plant on my bathroom counter.  Read more »


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Tiaras Are Wasted on the Young

Wed Feb 06 2019

I don’t want to be a bride. I just want to wear a tiara. Read more »


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TBR Tuesday Review: I AM YOURS by Reema Zaman

Tue Feb 05 2019

Today's suggestion for your To Be Read pile is I am Yours by Reema Zaman, released today, February 5, 2019. This stunning debut memoir is unlike anything I've read before.  Read more »




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