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    Maternity Monday: Urban Max II Pants

    I was surprised to see these in the 70%-off section over at ShopBop: gray maternity pants from Theory. Even at 70% off they’re $82 (and they are final sale), but there are a ton of sizes left in both black and gray. Black is full price at $275; gray is 70% off at $82.50. Theory Maternity…

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  • Weekend Open Thread

    Something on your mind? Chat about it here. If you have fussy feet, either from pregnancy, age, or, ha, too many miles, these shoes may be for you. Eileen Fisher is supposed to make great shoes for comfort (this podiatrist’s blog often chooses her shoes) but they’re more fashionable (and even a bit minimalist/artsy) than most “comfort” shoes….

  • Finally Friday: Gatitote Tote

    I was poking around for totes for yesterday’s Coffee Break and found this tote (not pictured), which is HUGE when you click on the link — if you’re that woman who needs to carry every single thing with you (and want it in a shoulder bag), that tote is for you. But: it got me thinking…

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    Your Laziest Mom Hacks

    What are your laziest/smartest mom hacks? What are your best tips for getting stuff done around the house in “unperfect” ways?  Some readers seemed miffed by my posts on photo organization and organizing kids’ clothes — but I am faaaar from perfect, and hate to give that impression. (Sorry, ladies!)  Of course I’m going to write a…