Monthly Archives: February 2013
C.J.’s First Oscars
Since my invitations to the Oscars and the evening’s multiple fancy parties seemed to have gotten lost in the mail, I decided to watch the Oscars with Nana Grab Bags at her house. I took C.J. with me and Nana … Continue reading
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Tagged Brave, gender nonconforming, Oscars, Queerty, Raising My Rainbow
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Friday Fodder: C.J.’s Bucket List Edition
Yesterday, in celebration of the 100th day of school, C.J. had to make his bucket list. I thought that you might enjoy it. By the time I am 100 years old, I hope I… Throw lots of sassy parties Visit … Continue reading
Adopted Kids More Likely To Be Gender Creative?
Since starting my blog about raising a gender nonconforming child more than two years ago, I’ve been contacted by countless families who have found themselves in a parenting situation similar to mine. The families that reach out to me are … Continue reading
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Tagged Adoption, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, Orange County, parenting, Queerty, Raising My Rainbow
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Friday Fodder: Happy Birthday C.J.’s Dad Edition
Happy Birthday to C.J.’s Dad — the most kick-ass husband and father ever. C.J.’s Dad doesn’t get nearly enough credit for how amazing he is. Which is probably my fault because I don’t go on and on about him very often when blogging. “Where’s … Continue reading
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Tagged C.J.'s Dad, hair, hair cut, Monster High, Parents Magazine, Valentine's Day, Valentines
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Your Gender Jokes Don’t Make Us Smile
If you haven’t noticed, I’m not a particularly good photographer. I’m not one of those mommy bloggers who uses a fancy DSLR camera with a snazzy homemade strap cover to capture vivid, crisp pictures of our daily, quirky lives. I … Continue reading
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Tagged gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, Orange County, parenting, photographer, photography, Raising My Rainbow, RHBH
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Friday Fodder: Vote for Me & KidzCanDesign Edition
Can I ask you for a favor? Raising My Rainbow has been selected as a finalist in the 2013 Parents Blog Awards in the category of “Most Likely to Inspire You to Change the World.” Voting is super simple. Just click … Continue reading
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Tagged 2013 Parents Blog Awards, iO Tillett Wright, KidzCanDesign, Parents Magazine
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Birthday Party Success
C.J.’s Valentine’s Day themed, crafty, dress-up 6th birthday party — to which he wanted all of his friends to attend dressed as “rock-star sassy fairy ballerina Harajuku girls” — was a huge success! We are still recovering so this post will be … Continue reading
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Tagged Birthday, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Gender Stereotypes, Harajuku, princess
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Friday Fodder: Happy Birthday C.J. Edition
Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes. The birthday boy is now snuggled in bed wearing his new Disney Princess nightgown clutching his two new Monster High Dolls. The big party is tomorrow; wish us luck and be … Continue reading
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