• Weekend Open Thread

    Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Velvet as a kid-friendly fabric: yea or nay? They are machine washable (but advise you to lay them flat to dry). I like how they’re a step up from stretch corduroy but not overly dressy. They’re down to $104 from $208, which means I’m getting a pair…

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  • News Roundup

    Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently… Parents profiles designer Joy Cho, including her familiar working-mom struggles: how to make meaningful holiday traditions, raise creative kids, and get dinner on the table. Parents also has 14 tips for a smooth holiday celebration with kids. Scary Mommy has…

  • Family Friday: Parent Console

    For those of you who are still in the stroller years, what are your favorite consoles? We almost never use our big stroller now unless we’re on vacation (H prefers to walk) but I am weirdly excited to see that they added a smart cell phone pocket on the outside of the parent console we…

  • Budget Thursday: Byrdie Satchel

    Huh: Amazon seems to have a lot of deals on accessories today, including Kate Spade and Frye. This cute little crossbody bag was $298, but comes down to $175 in today’s sale — there are lots of colors, prices, and shipping options, but the good news is this black one is eligible for Prime. Nice….

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    How to Stop Cursing Around Kids

    Every parent has that moment when your kiddo starts speaking, and you think to yourself: SHIT! now we’ve got to stop swearing so much! We were just talking about swearing at work over at Corporette, and I thought an interesting corollary over here might be to share stories and tricks on how to stop cursing…