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Break Out the Tapas!
Not to be outdone by Canada (OK, the timing was just coincidence), Spain has just fully legalized gay marriage. According to the AP, gay couples will be able to get married within two weeks. Madrid’s a little hot this time of year, but still…. (And again, best read HRC’s advice about getting married before you [...]
Break Out the Maple Syrup!
Canada’s House of Commons has just approved legislation to legalize gay marriage. The Senate has yet to pass the measure, but is expected to do so by the end of July. If you’re a U. S. citizen thinking about getting married in Canada, you may want to read the HRC’s information about marriage in Canada and [...]
Elmo Saved (for Now)!
Last Thursday, the U. S. House of Representatives passed HR 3010, which restored $100 million in funds for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. CPB supports production of quality children’s programs like Sesame Street, as well as other public TV and radio programs. It also funds local public TV and radio stations across the country. Despite [...]
TV Tonight
Coming up tonight on Showtime, “Same Sex America,” a documentary following the path of the seven couples who spearheaded the successful effort to legalize same-sex marriage in Massachusetts. The show is repeated several times through July 9; check the SHO site for details.
Summer Eats
For those of you struggling to find yummy summer recipes, check out Epicurious’ special “Serving Up Summer” section. From oven-free meals to ideas for picnics, entertaining, and eco-friendly cooking, there’s a lot here to whet your appetite.
Family Week
There’s just over a month now until the 10th Annual Provincetown Family Week. The week-long festivities are organized by the Family Pride Coalition, and include a variety of activities for children and adults, both fun and informative. Further information and registration is available online. On a political note, Jennifer Chrisler, executive director of the Family [...]
Gardening Tip
It’s the season for gardens. Before you plant, get your soil tested. Many universities provide this service free of charge. Do a Google search for "soil testing name-of-your-nearby-university" (inserting the appropriate name) to find information.
Uniting American Families Act
The Uniting American Families Act was introduced yesterday in the U. S. House and Senate by Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., and Sen. Pat Leahy, D-Vt, with bipartisan co-sponsors from both chambers. The bill seeks equal treatment for same-sex and opposite-sex couples for the purposes of immigration. You can read the official bill summary and list [...]
Animal Cams
Delight your kids (and maybe even yourself) with live-action animal cams from some of the best institutions in the U.S. The Animal Cams from the National Zoo in Washington, DC show you what the elephants, giraffes, gorillas, pandas, and other animals are doing right now. (Sometimes the answer is "staying off camera," so you may [...]
Power Tools and Baby Wipes
For the butch/femme in all of us: Homemade Baby Wipes using large shop tools. (Thanks to MAKE for the original sighting.)
USB Drive, You’re the One
Those of you missing your little ones while at the office can capture the bathtime feeling with an iDuck USB flash drive, suitable for storing MP3′s of "The Wheels on the Bus" or photos of your clan. It’s shaped like the classic yellow fellow and comes in any one of six color variations.
Mombian is a blog dedicated to providing relevant, useful, and just plain fun reading for lesbian moms. It’s not exclusively about childcare, or politics, or time management, or even "lesbian stuff" (whatever that is), though there will certainly be a healthy dose of all of the above. It’s also most definitely not a diary-blog of [...]
