Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently… The New York Times has tips for getting the not-too-perfect holiday card photo, including this “fail” by Alex Maness Photography. Racked shares New Zealand brand Lonely Maternity’s new lingerie line for women who are nursing and expecting. Refinery 29 explains…
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…
