A woman wearing Tadashi Cocktail Dress

Weekend Open Thread

Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like there are far too few occasions to wear fancy dresses as a mom — or at least as one on the older end of things. I’m past the wedding phase of my life (remember when you had to go…

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Crazy Loop Straws, Crazy Silly Colorful Reusable Drinking Straws Mega Pack BPA and Pfoa Free
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Family Friday: Crazy Loop Straws

I saw this idea last year, and I think it’s really clever for Halloween if you’re bemoaning the huge glut of candy that your kids get and that you give out to trick-or-treaters. I think it’s a great idea to give out crazy straws, because what kid doesn’t love crazy straws and what mom wouldn’t…

Michael Kors Caroline Mid Pump Shoes

Accessory Tuesday: Caroline Pump

This pump is highly rated at Nordstrom and has the sort of grandma heel that that’s very popular right now, with patent leather and a cute little bow. It actually looks very much like the Ferragamo Vara pump that has a price several times higher. I think it’s a classic look and is especially good…