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Estate Planning and Kids: Open Thread

Have you been on top of your estate planning, ladies? Once you have kids it certainly feels like a pressing issue — and yet my husband and I still haven’t sat down with a lawyer to get our wills or other details buttoned up. Whoopsies. We’ve talked about getting your accounts in order for labor, but…

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Pumping Tuesday: 4-Piece Jet Set for Nursing Mothers

Ooh: We’ve mentioned HadleyStilwell’s brand before, which focuses on workwear for breastfeeding moms, but I’ve never seen any of it on Amazon. Even if this isn’t eligible for Prime, Amazon is one of my favorite trusted online shops and I’m much more likely to buy anything from it than elsewhere. This “jet set” looks amazing, and while there’s only one…

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Maternity Monday: Long Sleeve Cowl Neck Tee

Oooh: Amazon has a number of nice colors for this maternity cowl neck, some sizes and colors marked as low as $33 (down from $48). I like that it’s flattering without being too low-cut and looks like a great piece to wear by itself or beneath heavier cardigans or blazers. The pictured color, oxblood, is…

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News Roundup

Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently… The Mom Edit has a guide on packing your hospital bag and what to wear post-childbirth. Fast Company shares “The Working Parent’s Snow Day Survival Guide.” New York magazine has an essay on being disappointed after finding out whether you’re going to…