Category: Femme Economics

Homebirthing is popular these days, but for lesbian and transgendered couples who are likely to be less financially solvent and less likely to have great family medical insurance, this is an even greater trend. Add to the mix the fact that midwives are much more used to serving same-sex couples than the staff at a…

Never buy perfume or cologne again. I love to teach people how to enjoy cosmetics without contributing to the destruction of the planet. I also love to convince people why they should stop putting chemical-filled cosmetics and toiletries on thier skin. Unfortunately, I do have one habit which I haven’t kicked. Perfume. I love smells,…

Wanting to bulk up your wardrobe or change your style? Consider changing your ways over to some very frugal fashion options. Sure, Old Navy is affordable, but their labor practices suck and you will wind up looking like everyone else walking the street. Yawn. Thrifting: Some rich people have ‘œpersonal shoppers.’ I have a ‘œPersonal…

Oh, how this wannabe housewife loves to write lists. This week in Femme Economics, I have another list of helpful hints that will save your purse and the environment and still keep you and the ‘œShirt’ you love looking good! I just spent fifty dollars on dry cleaning. Fortunately, I have figured out how to…

Welcome to our new Queercents series, Femme Economics. This series is geared toward anyone who identifies as feminine, male, female and otherwise, or who wants to live the more traditionally feminine gender roles in a socially conscious way. Often, these posts will apply to all different gender identities. Day Spa Do’s and Don’ts: 1. Do…