How to Manage Up With Regard to Family Commitments
Here’s a suggestion for a topic we got from folks who took the survey a while back: how can working moms “manage up” with regard to family commitments? Along similar lines, “how to explain your new life choices to an employer who is used to you working long hours”? I can’t wait to hear what…

Accessory Tuesday: Livi Heather Flat
I’m always impressed by how many great reviews Hush Puppies get on Zappos — I don’t think I’ve worn them myself since my grade school days! This flat looks kind of adorable, though, and I like the little folded detail at the front. It comes in four colors at Zappos in medium and wide sizes…

Maternity Monday: Pinstripe Maternity Suit
We’ve talked about how it’s hard to find stylish maternity suits — and what we’ve worn instead — but this maternity suit looks nice! The vertical stripes are flattering, and I’d wear the pieces together and separately. I think this would be a good look for casual day as well as a big day at work, assuming…
Family Friday: Sun Protection Swim Hat
When my kids were younger, I put this hat on them pretty much every time we left the house, especially when I was babywearing them, because I wanted their head and neck to be covered. The one we had was some godawful green fish print — I’ve given it to my cousin for her daughter,…