Rebekah Kuschmider

Rebekah Kuschmider

Bio

Rebekah Kuschmider is a DC area writer with a background in non-profit management and advocacy. Her work has been seen at Babble, Scary Mommy, Huffington Post, The Mid, Redbook online, and The Broad Side. She is the creator of the blog Stay at Home Pundit and is a contributor to the upcoming book Love Her, Love Her Not: The Hillary Paradox (an anthology, SheWrites Press, Nov. 2015). You can follow her on Facebook and Twitter.

Rebekah Kuschmider Articles

Patience for shenanigans wears thin - beware, monkey! (Image Credit: YouTube/Animal VS)

#FurballFriday: Monkey Gets Schooled

In this week’s #FurballFriday, we get a lesson in affirmative consent from a chihuahua, who could teach us all about setting boundaries.

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How You Can Get A Slurpee For Paying Your Taxes (Yes, Really)

If you owe the feds a tax payment and don’t want to pay by check or e-transfer, you can make a cash payment in person at 7-11 stores. This is incredibly helpful for people who don’t have bank accounts or credit cards — or people who need to get taxes paid locally, at a spot near public transportation.

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"Dogs, as we all know, are awesome." Image: Instagram.com, early_alert_canines

Meet The Next Frontier Of Service Dogs

The human-dog relationship has been mutually beneficial for centuries... Now there’s one more truly amazing thing we can credit dogs with doing for people — they can be taught to sense when a diabetic person’s blood sugar is in the danger zone and alert the person to take action.

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Best Idea Ever: Catnip Wine For Your Feline Friends!

For those who imbibe, a glass of wine can be a lovely way to relax at the end of the day. Just stretch out with your cat, have a few sips of vino and let your cares roll off you.

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It's yours.

25 Resolutions For The Political Pundit In You

If you have the time to do so, volunteer to be a poll worker. (This could be especially important if you speak a second language!)

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Not sure if this underwear, overwear, or meant only for fashion shoots...

#RavsRadar: Can Someone Explain The Exact Point/Purpose/Raison D'Etre Of The 'Bralette?'

We interrupt Rav’s Radar’s usual discussion of Important Items of News to discuss bras. Specifically, bralettes. Specifically, these:

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"If you could get your period to last only 20 minutes, would you?" Image: wisegeek.com

Did You Know About This DIY Method That Can End Your Period In 20 Minutes?

If you could get your period to last only 20 minutes, would you?

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A new friend for a new generation of kids. (Image Credit: Instagram/@sesamestreet)

World, Meet Julia: Sesame Street Introduces New Character With Autism

Over the years, Sesame Street has been a pioneer in holding up a mirror to the lived experiences of children and giving them a friendly re

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Artwork by Aurora Lady for The Pussyhat Project

Why Is The Internet Fighting About P*ssyhats?

This event and the movement it’s spawning has the potential to kick some serious ass.

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