Stephanie Kaloi - xoJane

The End Of Gender-Neutral Clothing Or I Think My Kid's Outgrowing Rainbows

Stephanie Kaloi — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:00:00 -0500

The other day I was leafing through the racks of a local Goodwill when I saw it: a bright pink sweater covered with multi-colored hearts. I swooned, smiled, and then stopped: Was this too girly?

5 Tips For Getting Through Moving Without Wanting To Hurt Someone

Stephanie Kaloi — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:30:00 -0500

My husband is all about carefully wrapping and boxing things, and I'm prone to throwing stuff in the back of the car, unboxed and unlabeled, and then being heartbroken when something breaks.

Does This Couch Make Me Look Like An Adult?

Stephanie Kaloi — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:00:00 -0500

My husband and I recently celebrated a big-time first for us: we bought a couch.

Does Blogging About Our Kids Screw Them Up?

Stephanie Kaloi — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:41:00 -0500

I had the first inkling of “Maaaybe I should slow down on the blogging about my kid” around the time my son turned one-and-a-half and started looking and acting like more of an actual person.

5 Ways To Completely Fail At All Things DIY

Stephanie Kaloi — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:30:00 -0500

Every time I announce I'm beginning a project, my husband has moved beyond the “Are you sure?” questioning phase to the small smile, “If you must” phase, because he realizes there's no hope. This ship is always, always going to sink.

I was a Vegetarian for 6 Years and I Just Started Eating Meat Again

Stephanie Kaloi — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:00:00 -0500

I thought I would have all of these awful feelings after taking the first bite, but I had only happy, warm feelings that come with eating a bit of food you have really missed.

Yesterday, My Family and I Were At the Mall When Someone Started Shooting

Stephanie Kaloi — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:00:00 -0500

Sean and another dad simultaneously yelled, “Someone's shooting in the mall!” at the same time that I literally leapt out of my seat, pulled my child out of a tunnel by his feet, and ran.

I'm Trying To Stop Hate-Reading

Stephanie Kaloi — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:00:00 -0500

If I am getting angry because of how someone else is choosing to live her life, the problem usually isn't that person.

What Volunteering at a NICU Has Taught Me About Giving Back and Being Thankful

Stephanie Kaloi — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:00:00 -0500

My son spent a month in a NICU after he was born, and I made a silent promise to the universe that one day I'd do my best to give something back to these people.

I've Started Reminding Myself of My Mom

Stephanie Kaloi — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:30:00 -0500

Becoming a parent has helped me realize that while I thought I knew what was going on when I was growing up, I really had no idea.

My Husband Is Moving Out and Sometimes Life Sucks

Stephanie Kaloi — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:00:00 -0400

As I type this, my partner of a little over six years is packing up the belongings we've decided are his and moving them out of our apartment.

I'm Lost Without My Period App

Stephanie Kaloi — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:00:00 -0400

I downloaded the app under the guise that it would inform me about the workings of my body and I'd know even more about myself. Instead, I'm even more disconnected.

How I Grew to Love My Small Boobs

Stephanie Kaloi — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:00:00 -0400

In tenth grade, a particular boy made me his daily target by parading around the room before class, holding the front of his shirt over his chest to make two tiny triangles.

I Showed My Son a Wedding Video of Two Men Getting Married and He Didn't Even Realize Anything Unusual Was Happening

Stephanie Kaloi — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:00:00 -0400

I didn't know if or how he would react -- basically, I didn't know if he would notice that the two people getting married were men, or if it would just sail right over his head.

My Husband and I Don't "Match"

Stephanie Kaloi — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:00:00 -0400

Somehow, during the past year of examining our relationship, I also became overly concerned about how we looked as a couple to other people.

How I Responsibly Rehomed a Dog on Craigslist and Stopped Feeling Guilty About It

Stephanie Kaloi — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:30:00 -0400

I hated the idea of Zizi cooped up in a kennel for most of the day, and there was no way we could just ditch him somewhere -- it's just not how we roll.

My Child's Preschool Doesn't Have a Flower In Its Name And That's OK

Stephanie Kaloi — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:00:00 -0400

My kid's school is state supported and run, and it's an amazing place.

Why Does This Movie About the 2004 Tsunami in Thailand Star a White Family?

Stephanie Kaloi — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:00:00 -0400

I'm rattled by the idea that Summit Entertainment feels like the themes of heartache, loss, tragedy and pain have to be white-washed for audiences to “get” it.

I'm 27, I Still Love Harry Potter, and I Will Forever and Ever Amen

Stephanie Kaloi — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:25:00 -0400

Harry Potter is my jam, and going back in time to the first moment we met is something I'll happily do anytime, anyplace.

It Kind Of Sucks When You Accidentally Name Your Kid After A Vampire

Stephanie Kaloi — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:00:00 -0400

The minute we got a good look at him we knew that Jasper would be perfect. AND THEN.