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Daycare: Near Home or Work?

Is the best daycare near home — or work? We’ve talked a lot about childcare over the years, including the general pros and cons of different childcare arrangements, backup childcare strategies and how to find childcare for a sick kid. We’ve talked about nannies (the logistics of a nanny share, how detailed to be for…

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A woman wearing a Knit Blazer.
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Everyone Thursday: Knit Blazer

This blazer is a perpetual favorite at Nordstrom. It’s available in regular and petite sizes, it’s handwashable, and it’s on sale for $58. Huzzah! There are three color choices (black, gray, and navy) in sizes XS-XL. Olivia Moon Knit Blazer Here’s a plus-size option. (L-3)

A woman wearing a Cap Sleeve A-Line Dress.
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Washable Workwear Wednesday: Cap Sleeve A-Line Dress

There’s a lot to like about this dress — it’s machine washable, has sleeves, a work-appropriate hem length, and a high neckline, and hello, it’s under $40! (Also, it looks adorable in the real-life photos women have submitted.) It’s available exclusively online for $36 (from $60); there are also a few versions with prints available in regular,…

A woman wearing a Flutter Sleeve Nursing Top.
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Nursing-Friendly Tuesday: Flutter Sleeve Nursing Top

This is exactly the type of top I loved when pregnant or nursing — it’s functional, it’s a little bit interesting, and (yaaay!) it’s available in black. For someone who usually wears dark colors, the pastel hues that dominate the maternity/nursing clothing market can be… daunting. This top is available at Nordstrom in charcoal gray (pictured…

A woman wearing a Polka Dot Mock Wrap Dress.
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Maternity Monday: Polka Dot Mock Wrap Dress

Happy Monday! I’m pretty sure we’ve featured this Seraphine wrap dress for work before, but I haven’t seen this lovely polka dot — and the short sleeves kind of look great too. It’s available in several colors at Amazon, sizes 2-14. Seraphine Polka Dot Mock Wrap Maternity Dress Here’a v-neck, short-sleeved maternity dress in plus sizes….