We have this dinosaur table lamp, and it’s a really nice find. We’ve had bad luck with lighting, particularly for the kids’ rooms — we had one lamp that we paid far too much for from Pottery Barn Kids (or PBTeen) that basically fell apart after about a year of regular use. (I don’t think…
Granny as nanny: It’s happening more than ever these days, and there are definitely pros and cons to this particular childcare setup. We’ve talked about grandparents as caregivers before and shared tips on using grandparents as caregivers, but it’s been a while. So when Kristine, a manager mom in Houston who was kind enough to…
I just popped into Uniqlo the other day when I was in Chicago because it was freezing there and I had forgotten a hat. (Here’s the hat I bought.) I also had the opportunity to check out this skirt, which feels really nice and substantial and warm in person. If you prefer a fuller style to a…
I always like sweater jackets because they’re comfortable and let you move, bend, etc. — they feel freer than blazers but still look professional. They’re also good for fall as a lightweight jacket for the office and for something to keep at work. This would be nice over a gray dress, maybe for a work party…
Travel back in the CorporetteMoms time capsule… Here’s what was on our minds in previous years. One year ago… The Cost of Daycare: What Do You Spend? Three Companies That Rent Baby Gear for Travel Two years ago… Body Image As a Mom Three years ago… “Family-Friendly” Jobs — What Are They, and What Questions to Ask to…
