Since Tim and I got married, I’ve thought a lot about female friendships, and that’s probably why I chose the topic for this month’s blog carnival. Female friendships is what feminism is all about – helping each other, listening when… Read more ›
As feminists, I think we have a tendency to make a lot of things ourselves. This only makes sense because we are socially conscious people. We want to lessen our impact on the environment, so we grow our own gardens… Read more ›
If you had a wedding and you’re anything like me – and probably 90% of women all over the world – you felt some pressure to be perfect for your wedding. This may or may not have included extra workouts,… Read more ›
This past weekend, Tim and I attended one of my friends’ weddings and it was absolutely beautiful. The bride teaches across the hall from me, so we spent a lot of time talking about weddings this year – as you… Read more ›
Six months ago today, I was busy primping and pampering myself, trying to make myself look more beautiful than I’ve ever looked before. I arrived at the bridal suite nervous and a little cranky. Anticipation has never been my thing.… Read more ›
I have been promising a wedding recap on this blog complete with pictures since, probably, around October 10. Every time I sit down to blog, I think: Gosh, I really should post some pictures from the wedding since I’ve been… Read more ›
Tim and I have been struggling quite a bit lately about how to incorporate our pro-LGBTQ and pro-marriage equality activism and opinions into our wedding. We’re not quite sure the best way to do this, and we have been back… Read more ›
Over the past few weeks, Safa – the author of the following guest post – and I have written back and forth quite a bit and have found that we are quite kindred spirits. Her wedding is in October, and… Read more ›
Speaking of feminism and relationships… This is what a feminist couple looks like! Complete with his and hers wedding-style aprons, courtesy of Tim’s sister, Elly, also pictured here. Further proof that we plan on sharing household duties equally! And in… Read more ›
This is a guest post in a series on feminism and relationships. If you’d like to submit a guest post for this series, see the guidelines here and submit your post to samsanator(at)gmail(dot)com. Jillian is a 25 year old graduate… Read more ›
Hey there, readers! Sorry I haven’t posted for a few days. I’ve actually been dealing with a lot of wedding stuff that I’m just trying to get done before school starts on Monday, and it’s been both fun and trying. … Read more ›
I am privileged. Extremely privileged. And there seems no better way than planning a wedding to remind me of this. All. The. Time. I am a heterosexual, cis female so I can actually plan a wedding and get legally married… Read more ›
You know, I’ve been writing a lot about feminism and relationships on here lately. Maybe because I’m getting married in less than 3 months? I don’t know, just a guess… But whatever the reason, I think it’s a really important… Read more ›
This article might be the best article about women’s experiences of body image issues that I have ever read. And, best of all, a man wrote it! *gasp!* I have had a few body image breakdowns lately, mostly wedding related… Read more ›