A picture of backup strategies - Plan A is crossed out, Plan B is crossed out, and Plan C is underlined; there is a discombobulated hand in the corner

Backup Childcare Strategies

What does your backup childcare situation look like, ladies? How many backup layers do you have, how did you decide on those, and has your backup plan ever failed you?  In my experience, there are two main times this can come up: your sitter/nanny can cancel — or your child may be too sick to send to…

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A pair of Pearl Two Part Curved Earrings
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Everyone Thursday: Pearl Two Part Curved Earrings

I’m not sure why, but there’s a TON of Rebecca Minkoff jewelry marked way, way down at Amazon. Like, under $10 low — “add on item” low. Now the stuff wasn’t extraordinarily expensive to begin with, but it’s still trendy. I got these earrings a week or so ago and while they’re not 100% my…

A woman wearing a Kimi + Kai Maternity Farrah Sheath Dress

Maternity Monday: Farrah Maternity Body-Con Dress

Polka dots and grown ups: yea or nay? I tend to kind of go back and forth on the issue, but I do really like the shape of this maternity dress (its muted colors of gray and black) enough to submit it for your consideration. I particularly like the high neckline, the elbow-length sleeves, and the belly-friendly ruching — and it’s…

A Luliey Diaper Tote Bag Black & White Lines With Tan Trim

Finally Friday: Cotton Canvas Tote Bag with 13 Pockets

Happy FriYay! If you’re looking for an affordable diaper bag/beach bag/bag with tons of organization, check out this stripey one — it’s highly rated over at Amazon, only $39, and comes with a number of strap options so you can wear it crossbody, on your shoulder, or hang it on the back of your stroller….

A woman wearing a Work-It Skort.

Thursday’s Workwear Report: Work-It Skort

Betabrand is an interesting brand that makes/crowdfunds a lot of machine washable workwear — and this interesting skort caught my eye. Beneath the classic, full skirt is a secret: black shorts with a slim cargo pocket for keys or whatnot. At the very back of the skirt, there’s another slender, zippered pocket built into the…